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10 per cent quota for economically weak cleared by President

The notification said the Act will come into force from a date to be announced by the government later.

13 Jan 2019 6:54 AM

‘Our true friendship is based on our shared values as prominent ancient civilizations in the past and leading democracies in the present,’ Israel's new Ambassador to India, Dr. Ron Malka was quoted as saying in official statement. (Photo: Press Information Bureau)

Israel's Ambassador presents his credentials to President Kovind

‘This month, January 2019, marks 27 years of diplomatic relations between India and Israel,’ Dr. Ron Malka said.

10 Jan 2019 4:20 PM

Constitution Day is celebrated on 26 November every year to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly. (Photo: File | AP)

PM Modi, President Kovind, other leaders greet nation on Constitution Day

'We are proud of our Constitution and reiterate our commitment to uphold the values enshrined in it,' the Prime Minister tweeted.

26 Nov 2018 2:42 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind unveil a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Jubilee Park in the town of Parramatta, in Sydney on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Mayor of Parramatta, Andrew Wilson, and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison are also seen. (Photo: PTI)

President Kovind unveils statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Sydney

Statue designed by Indian sculptors was presented to President Kovind by Mayor of Parramatta in presence of Australian PM Scott Morrison.

22 Nov 2018 2:29 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Vietnam from November 18 to 21 and Australia from November 21 to 24. (Photo: PTI)

India, Vietnam want free, open Indo-Pacific: MEA

The President will meet the Vietnamese top leadership and will also address the Vietnamese National Assembly.

17 Nov 2018 7:18 AM

Union Minister Ananth Kumar Kumar passed away from complications following cancer and infections, BJP office said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Condolences pour in for Ananth Kumar

A tragic loss to public life in country, says President.

13 Nov 2018 12:21 AM

Union Minister Ananth Kumar was battling lung cancer for several months. (Photo: File)

‘Tragic loss to country': Leaders pay tribute to Ananth Kumar

Union Minister Ananth Kumar died at 2 am on Monday at a private hospital in Bengaluru. He was 59.

12 Nov 2018 10:24 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind persents Vigilance Award as MoS, PMO, Jitender Singh and Central Vigilance Commissioner KV Chowdary look on. (Photo: PTI)

Act like 'ethical leaders': President Ram Nath Kovind to officials amid CBI row

'Preventive vigilance is better that the punitive vigilance' can prove to be effective policy in checking corruption, the President said.

31 Oct 2018 8:45 PM

While each year the number of missing award recepients had been confined to single digits, this year the number stood at approximately 55 due to the boycott call by a section of the award recepients.

National Film Awards: 55 recipients yet to collect citation, award cheques

Sources stated that the DFF had earlier sought to send these awards to the receipients through some other mechanism like post.

27 Oct 2018 12:48 AM

The President signed the order dismissing the plea based on an opinion given by the EC in July. The EC had found no merit in the plea. (Photo: File | PTI)

President Kovind dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

The plea sought to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs of Delhi for holding office of profit by being appointed as chairpersons of Rogi Kalyan Samitis.

25 Oct 2018 1:14 PM

India needs more and more of its young women to enter the engineering and technology space, President Ram Nath Kovind said Monday. (Photo: PTI)

India needs more young women in engineering, tech space: President Kovind

He said these are exciting times for India which is a country on the rise and the world's fastest-growing large economy.

15 Oct 2018 3:24 PM

Telangana bill to curb cyber, sex crimes gets Prez nod

The Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in Telangana in December.

08 Oct 2018 4:59 AM

Shiva idol to be set up in Mahakumbh, says Braj Nandan Ji Maharaj

Braj Nandan Ji Maharaj, Founder-President of Devashram Trust, said that the mahakumbh is being organised to foster global peace and unity.

03 Oct 2018 6:05 AM

'The noble thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi have given strength to millions across the world. He was a stalwart who lived for others and to make our world a better place', Modi said. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

PM Modi, Prez Kovind, other leaders pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

02 Oct 2018 11:28 AM

‘Swachh Bharat mission is revolution’

With India striving to eliminate open defecation in its entirety by October 2, 2019 is the best birthday gift we can give to Gandhiji: President

30 Sep 2018 12:28 AM

On October 1, Guterres will formally open the new UN House in New Delhi and on October 2, the Secretary-General will participate in the closing session of the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention. (Photo: File)

UN chief Antonio Guterres to visit India in October

The Secretary-General will arrive in New Delhi on October 1.

22 Sep 2018 12:37 PM

The ordinance has to be cleared in Parliament within six months. (Photo: File | AFP)

Triple talaq a punishable offence as Prez signs Centre’s ordinance

With the President's assent on the ordinance, 'triple talaq', has become punishable with a jail term of up to three years and a fine.

20 Sep 2018 8:41 AM

Logo, web portal launched for Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary

The new web portal will identify visitors from different geography and serve them personalised information.

19 Sep 2018 2:52 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Justice Ranjan Gogoi as the next Chief Justice of India following the retirement of Justice Dipak Misra on October 2. (Photo: File | PTI)

Ranjan Gogoi appointed as next chief justice, to take charge on October 3

Justice Gogoi will be Chief Justice till November 17, 2019. He will be administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind.

13 Sep 2018 7:37 PM

While some of the residents have been struggling from last 14 years to get a NOC.

Defence land hinders redvpt of 200 Juhu buildings

The buildings are approximately 40-50 years old and hence are in need of redevelopment since long.

09 Sep 2018 6:42 AM

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