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Nepal SC reinstates House, orders Prez to appoint Sher Bahadur Deuba as PM
Kathmandu, July 12 : In a dramatic move, the Nepal Supreme Court on Monday overturned Prime Minister K.P.…
Aung San Suu Kyi lawyer says unable to meet her, seeks unconditional release
Before their arrest, they had been working on an investigation into the killing of 10 Rohingya Muslim men and boys by security forces and Buddhist civilians in Rakhine state.
Respect value of right to vote: President’s Voters’ Day message
He was happy to note that the Election Commission has taken a number of innovative and timely measures to conduct smooth, inclusive and safe elections.
Zhenhua data leak: Govt sets up expert panel to study reports of China snooping on VIPs in India
The Government of India has constituted an expert committee under the National Cyber Security Coordinator to study reports released earlier this week saying that a China-based company is mining data and snooping on hundreds of Indian politicians and leaders.
President awards 47 teachers on Teacher’s Day
Teachers are the guiding force for students and true builders of our nation, the President said in his Teachers' Day message.
Congress hints at Rahul returning as party chief
Amid the demand for a new party chief from various quarters within the party, the Congress on Tuesday…
Brazil’s president tests positive for COVID-19 for third time
Brasilia: Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro again tested positive for the novel coronavirus, indicating he must remain in isolation,…
USCIRF recommends US President to designate India as ‘Country of Particular Concern’ over Religious Freedom
Washington, April 28: The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended to the State Department to…
PM Modi to speak in LS at noon
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Lok Sabha at 12 noon…
US Supreme Court puts hold on Trump’s financial records ruling
Washington, Nov 19 US Chief Justice John Roberts said that the Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay…
President pays homage to K.R. Narayanan
President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday paid homage to former President K.R. Narayanan on his 99th birth anniversary.…
President Kovind to visit Jaitley at AIIMS
New Delhi, Aug 16 President Ram Nath Kovind will on Friday visit former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at…
Padma Awards 2019: Sunil Chhetri, Gautam Gambhir, Manoj Bajpayee among awardees
New Delhi, March 16: President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday conferred the remaining Padma awards on prominent personalities…
India will use might to protect sovereignty if needed: President
Coimbatore, March 4: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said India is firmly committed to peace and will…
President, PM, Rahul greet Arunachal, Mizoram on Statehood Day
New Delhi, Feb 20: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on…
President’s nod sought for Manipur People (Protection) Bill
Imphal, Feb 8: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday said his cabinet has resolved to approach…
Budget Session: President hails 10% quota for economically backward as historic
New Delhi, Jan 31: Addressing the joint session of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget Session on…
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Lok Sabha was on Thursday adjourned for the day soon after President Ram…
President, PM, Rahul pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary
New Delhi, Jan 30: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on…
Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ to be screened for President
New Delhi, Jan 18: A special screening of Kangana Ranaut-starrer “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi” will be organised…
President, PM condole Kader Khan’s demise
New Delhi, Jan 1: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several political leaders on Tuesday…
Parliamentary disruptions unfortunate: President Ram Nath Kovind
New Delhi, Nov 26: Expressing concern over disruptions in Parliament President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday described them as…
President Kovind, PM Modi remember 26/11 Mumbai attack victims
New Delhi, Nov 26: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to…
Gandhi Jayanti 2018: President, PM, Rahul pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
New Delhi, Oct 2: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on…
Islampur Police Firing: BJP delegation to submit memorandum to President
New Delhi, Oct 1: A Bharatiya Janata Party delegation along with kin of the Islampur Police Firing victims…
President, PM greets nation on ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’
New Delhi, Sep 13: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the country…
President, PM and Rahul Gandhi greet nation on Bakrid
New Delhi, Aug 22: President Ramnath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday greeted…
Dinesh Gundu Rao takes charge as Karnataka Congress chief
Bengaluru, July 11: Senior Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao took over as President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee…
Erdogan seeks second term as Turkey votes to elect President, Parliament
Ankara, June 24 : Turkish voters are going to polls to to decide whether to grant President Recep…
Take charge as change-makers: President Kovind to Governors
New Delhi, June 4: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday asked Governors to use their position in bringing…
What happened at National Film Awards was unfortunate, avoidable: Shatrughan Sinha
Mumbai, May 5: Shatrughan Sinha has the unique advantage of being common to both cinema and politics. Therefore, he…
National Film Awards: Janhvi Kapoor wears Sridevi’s saree to receive mother’s Best Actress award
New Delhi, May 3: Boney Kapoor with daughters Jhanvi and Khushi attended the 65th National Film Awards on Thursday…
President won’t present all national film awards, Over 60 recipients to skip event
New Delhi, May 3: Over 60 recipients of the 65th National Film Awards have reportedly decided to not attend the…
US will withdraw from Syria very soon: Trump
Washington, March 30: President Donald Trump said that the US would “be coming out of Syria very soon”, the…
World TB Day: President Kovind, PM Modi urge stakeholders to help eliminate TB by 2025
New Delhi, March 24: On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on…
Padma Awards: Musician Ilaiyaraaja, MS Dhoni Honoured; Here’s full list of Awardees
New Delhi, March 21: World Cup-winning former cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, music composer Ilaiyaraaja and senior…
Myanmar president U Htin Kyaw quits
Yangon, March 21: Myanmar President U. Htin Kyaw has stepped down according to an official release of the President…
Voting underway in Russia presidential election
Moscow, March 18: Voting was underway for Russia’s presidential election on Sunday, in which incumbent President Vladimir Putin is…
Li Keqiang re-elected as China’s Prime Minister
Beijing, March 18: Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Sunday was re-elected for his second five-year term at the…
President Kovind, PM Modi mourn Stephen Hawking’s death
New Delhi, March 14: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Science Minister Harsh Vardhan have condoled…
President’s Parliament address ‘disappointing’: Congress
New Delhi, Jan 29: The Congress on Monday described President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to the joint sitting of…
Budget Session 2018: Read here Full text of President Ram Nath Kovind’s address
New Delhi, Jan 29: The Budget session commenced with President Ram Nath Kovind’s joint address to both houses…
President, PM pay tributes to Subhas Chandra Bose on 121st Birth Anniversary
New Delhi, Jan 23: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to freedom…
AAP withdraws petition in HC on disqualification of 20 MLAs
New Delhi, Jan 22 : Aam Aadmi Partys (AAP) disqualified MLAs on Monday withdrew from the Delhi High…
President, PM condoles deaths in Delhi factory fire
New Delhi, Jan 21: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death…
Appeal to President to hear our view too, says Sisodia on AAP MLAs’ disqualification
New Delhi, Jan 20: AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Saturday said that the MLAs of his party, who were…
11 Dead in Iran protests, president blames foreign powers
Tehran, Jan 2: At least 11 people have died in Iran during five days of anti-government street protests that…
President, PM condole deaths in Mumbai fire
New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec 29: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of…
Thousands protest in Peru against ex-President’s pardon
Lima, Dec 26: Thousands of people took to the streets across Peru to protest against the pardon granted to…
We need virtue of frugality for energy saving: President
New Delhi, Dec 14: India needs to bring to bear its traditional virtue of frugality for effective energy conservation…
Rahul a step closer to become Congress President
New Delhi, Dec 5: Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday moved a step closer to be the Congress chief as he…
PM Modi addressed election rally in Bhavnagar
New Delhi, Dec 4: Addressing an Election rally in Bhavnagar of Gujarat attacked Congress and said, “I am seeing…
President Kovind, PM Modi greet nation on Milad-un-Nabi
New Delhi, Dec 2: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the…
Tipu Sultan died historic death fighting British, says President Ram Nath Kovind
Bengaluru, Oct 25: President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday hailed freedom fighter Tipu Sultan saying he died a “historic…
Celebrate pollution-free Diwali, says President
New Delhi, Oct 18: President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday urged people to celebrate a pollution-free Diwali and he…
PM Modi greets President Kovind on his birthday
New Delhi, 1 October: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday(1 October) wished President Ram Nath Kovind on his…
Siddharth Roy Kapur re-elected Producers Guild president
Mumbai, Sep 23: Film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur has been re-elected as President of the Film and Television Producers…
Singapore gets its first woman President
Singapore, Sep 13: Halimah Yacob became on Wednesday the first woman President of Singapore, being the only candidate who…
President invites Swiss firms to join India initiatives
New Delhi, Sep 1: President Ram Nath Kovind has invited Swiss technology companies to participate in various initiatives of…
Prepare for Tokyo Olympics as national mission: President
New Delhi, Aug 14 : President Ram Nath Kovind said on Monday that Tokyo Olympics in 2020 offer an…
Suspend local administration too & ban company says IMA president
Speaking on the suspension of the principal of BRD medical hospital Dr. Rajeev misra Indian Medical Association president…
‘Raagdesh’ to screen at Rashtrapati Bhawan for President Pranab Mukherjee!
New Delhi, July 22: Outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee is set to watch Tigmanshu Dhulia’s directorial “Raagdesh”, a film…
Will work to protect Constitution, uphold its values, says Ram Nath Kovind
New Delhi, July 20: A visibly emotional President-elect, Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said he will work towards protecting…
Ram Nath Kovind’s journey from Kanpur to Raisina Hill
June 19, Monday: Today Former Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind has been elected as 14th President of India. To…
Post of President and Vice-President are under siege today: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, July 17: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday, speaking at opposition party meeting ahead of presidential polls…
‘I am President, they’re not’: Trump rips media at veterans rally
Washington, July 2 : US President Trump has ripped into the “fake media” during a speech at an evening…
Neglecting President’s order Delhi HC commuted the capital punishment of a convict to life imprisonment.
New Delhi :The Delhi high court on wednesday set aside the president’s order of death sentence to dacoit Sonu…
President urges the nation to make yoga a habit
New Delhi, June 21: President Pranab Mukherjee urged the nation to turn yoga into a habit in order to…
President Pranab Mukherjee rejects two more mercy petitions ahead of exiting office
June 18, Sunday : President Pranab Mukherjee has recently dismissed two more mercy petitions, bringing to a total of…
NDA to decide its candidate for Presidential elections by June 20, Sources
June 16, Friday: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will decide a candidate for Presidential election by June 20, before…
BJP forms 3-member panel to consult parties on Presidential Election
New Delhi, June 12 : The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) formed a three-member panel on Monday to seek consultations…
Indira Gandhi is the most acceptable PM, Says President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukerjee said Indira Gandhi was still the “most acceptable ruler” of the country and appreciated her…
Uttarakhand : President Pranab Mukherjee Visits Badrinath Temple
President Pranab Mukherjee offered prayers at Uttarakhand’s Badrinath temple along with Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat & Governor Krishna…
President, Vice-President congratulate ISRO
New Delhi, May 5 : President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research…
Babri Masjid case: Is Advani out of presidential race?
New Delhi, April 19: With Supreme Court restoring conspiracy charges against Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi…
5 envoys present credentials to President
Envoys of Turkey, New Zealand, the Holy See, Seychelles and Malaysia presented their credentials to the President at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Prime Minister meets President
New Delhi, March 20 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan…
President calls for sharing joy with needy on Holi
New Delhi, March 13 : President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday greeted citizens on the occasion of Holi and urged…
Ahmed Patel: All government promises are stack of paper
New Delhi,6 Feb,2017:Initiating a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address,…
Shiv Sena on board for Mamata’s march against demonetisation
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, which is virtually at war with the Narendra…
Gun shots injure 5 near anti-trump rally
New York, 10 Nov: At least 5 persons were injured outside the 7-Eleven store on Third Avenue between Pike…
President, PM Modi greets nation on Maha Ashtami
Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is the eighth day of of ten-day long Durga Puja Festival. This day…
President flags off Swachh Bharat march
President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday flagged off a ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ march marking Mahatma Gandhi’s 147th birth anniversary.…
President wishes China on its national day
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday greeted the Government and people of Tuvalu on its national day. President Pranab…
JP Rajkhowa removed as Arunachal Governor
New Delhi, Sep 12, 2016: The President of India on Tuesday directs Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa shall be removed…
16 states ratify GST, Bill ready for presidential nod
With Odisha on Thursday becoming the 16th state to ratify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, the…
Transfer of power has never been problem in India: President
New Delhi, July 25 President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that Indian democracy has moved from strength to strength…
President host Iftar party, Amidst PM absence
On Friday evening President Pranab Mukherjee hosted an Iftar party at Rashtrapati Bhavan which was attended by The…
Heavy rains disrupt Char Dham Yatra, President’s Kedarnath visit cancel
Heavy rains and inclement weather have become hurdle in ‘Char Dhaam Yatra’ in which devotees visit the shrines…
President, Pranab Mukherjee at the banquet hosted in his honour by the President of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire
President Pranab Mukherjee has been accorded the highest honour of Cote D’Ivoirie by its President Alassane Ouattara on…
In Ghana, President Mukherjee calls for UN reforms
Accra (Ghana), June 13 :President Pranab Muhkherjee on Monday said the United Nations should be reformed to keep…
Pranab seeks China’s cooperation in fighting terrorism
Ahead of his visit to Beijing later this month, President Pranab Mukherjee has said that India should expand…
Mukherjee’s four-day China visit from May 24
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee will be on a four-day visit to China from May 24. This will be…
President Mukherjee greets Queen Elizabeth II on her 90th birthday
President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted Queen Elizabeth II of Britain on her 90th birthday which…
Uttrakhand HC said, center taking away power of elected governments
Taking a dig at the center court again on Tuesday, saying that to imposing President’s rule there by spreading…
Need to adopt, develop appropriate public policies: President
New Delhi, April 18 : President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday stressed the need to adopt and develop appropriate public…
Diversity is a fact, cannot be wished away: President
New Delhi, April 9 : President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said diversity was a fact of life in India…
President confers Padma awards
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday conferred Padma awards on 56 eminent personalities, including Dhirubhai Ambani (posthumously), actor Anupam…
Uttarakhand crisis: Congress delegation to meet president
“A delegation of senior Congress leaders including A. K. Antony, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Motilal Vora, Ambika Soni, Ahmed…
Uttarakhand crisis: BJP leaders march begins to meet President
BJP leaders march begins from Vijay Chowk to Rashtrapati Bhavan, will meet the President shortly on Uttarakhand political…
India plans to invest $120 bn in airport infrastructure: President
India is planning to invest over $120 billion in the development of airport infrastructure and aviation navigation services…
Don’t wait for others to give you rights, President tells women
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday exhorted women not to wait for others to give them what was their…
PM Modi to reply on Rahul’s attack in Lok Sabha Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will give a speech in Lok Sabha to reply on the motion…
President selects 7 innovators to stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday picked seven innovators for a two-week stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan under a Scholars-In-Residence…
IPC requires provisions in accordance with 21st century : President
The kerala’s directorate of prosecution has organised the valedictory function of 155th anniversary of the IPC (IPC) which…
Rupani takes over as new Gujarat BJP chief
Vijay Rupani was unanimously elected president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Gujarat unit at the state party headquarters…
JNUSU cheif Kanhaiya moves SC for bail, opposition petitions President
Jahawarlal University student leader Kanhaiya Kumar, arrested for sedition, on Thursday moved the Supreme Court for bail as…
JNUSU president raised anti-national slogans: Bassi
JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, arrested last week on charges of sedition, did raise anti-national slogans in the campus,…
President lauds ‘indomitable spirit’ of Siachen avalanche survivor
New Delhi, Feb 9 : President Pranab Mukherjee applauded the “indomitable spirit“ of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad rescued alive…
Incumbent on us to maintain sanctity of constitution: President
New Delhi, Feb 9 : The Indian constitution is an enduring document that reflects our aspirations and it is…
Guard against intolerance, embrace consensus: President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday urged Indians to shun “violence, intolerance and unreason” and said that decision making…
Amit Shah slams Mamata, calls Bengal centre of anti-national acts
Accusing the Trinamool Congress of being involved in the Saradha scam and terror activities, BJP chief Amit Shah…
Solar alliance will be life-giver to mankind: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the International Solar Alliance will “work like a life-giver to mankind”.…
Arunachal issue sub-judice, BJP murdering democracy: Nabam Tuki
he BJP-led central government is trying to destabilise the democratically elected Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh, and the…
President condoles Mrinalini Sarabhai’s death
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday condoled the death of renowned Bharatnatyam dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai, saying the void created…
President, PM congratulate ISRO for satellite launch
President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the scientists of Indian Space Research Organisation…
Pakistan test-fires ‘Shaheen 1-A’ ballistic missile
Pakistan on Tuesday conducted a successful flight test of a ballistic missile the “Shaheen 1-A”, the media reported.…
Respect rights, sensitivities of minorities: President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday called for respect for the rights and sensitivities of minorities, both in letter…
Chandy asked to stay away from PM’s function, Congress upset
Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy was first invited to and then asked to stay away from a function…
PM Modi, Sonia wish President Mukherjee on his birth anniversary
PM Modi, Sonia wish President Mukherjee on his birth anniversay Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Sonia…