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The President also hailed the Indian community in Bulgaria as 'bridge between the two countries' . (Photo: ANI)

India's economy making steady progress: President Kovind in Bulgaria

President Kovind is on his state visit to three European countries-Cyprus, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic.

05 Sep 2018 9:20 AM

President worried over huge pendency of court cases

He cited several reasons for pendency of cases including the infrastructure gaps and frequent adjournments took by the lawyers in the courts.

02 Sep 2018 12:51 AM

Jammu & Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik calls on Union home minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

New J&K gov, Rajnath Singh discuss state security

State to get additional forces before local body polls.

29 Aug 2018 1:56 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Czech Republic

During the Presidential visit, the Czech Republic will press for direct flights between India and his country, Mr. Masarik said.

28 Aug 2018 1:59 AM

L-G wishes Kejriwal on birthday despite bitterness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind too wished Mr Kejriwal on his birthday, which he acknowledged with thanks.

17 Aug 2018 2:27 AM

A file photograph of Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the PMO.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee bids adieu, end of an era

As the body of the BJP’s tallest leader lay wrapped in the tricolour at his residence, leaders arrived to pay homage.

17 Aug 2018 2:21 AM

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93. (Photo: File)

End of an era: PM Modi expresses grief over Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death

President Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter and said, 'Atalji, the Gentle Giant, will be missed by one and all.'

16 Aug 2018 6:24 PM

‘Don’t let extraneous debates distract us’

“The power to stay your hand is far greater than the power to strike with your hand and ‘hinsa’ has no place in the society,” he said.

15 Aug 2018 1:57 AM

In his maiden address last year, President Kovind had laid down markers for a New India, one that would be compassionate towards the disadvantaged and would not discriminate on the basis of gender or religion. (Photo: ANI |Twitter)

We must ensure women have freedom to choose: Prez's I-day message to nation

Women empowerment, role of farmers and soldiers in country’s development were highlight of President’s address.

14 Aug 2018 7:08 PM

Police personnel pay tribute to former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee during his funeral at the state Assembly in Kolkata. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Somnath Chatterjee: Party leaders remember excellent constitutionalist

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Chatterjee was a stalwart of Indian politics.

14 Aug 2018 6:07 AM

In this file photo dated December 10, 2001, V.S. Naipaul receives the Nobel Prize for literature from Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf at the Stockholm Concert Hall. (Photo: AP)

Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi laud Sir Vidia

Naipaul, known for his critical commentary on colonialism, idealism, religion and politics, died at the age of 85, his family said early on Sunday.

13 Aug 2018 6:20 AM

Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul (1932-2018)

VS Naipaul dies at 85, world mourns literature giant

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his demise and said it was a major loss for the world of literature.

13 Aug 2018 4:14 AM

The Act will further amend the Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. (Photo: AFP)

Law allowing death penalty for rape of children cleared by President

The amendment replaces criminal law amendment ordinance promulgated on April 21 after Kathua's rape and murder and another woman in Unnao.

12 Aug 2018 5:48 PM

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Assured Bangla over NRC: MEA

Says India doesn’t apprehend any impact on ties with nation.

10 Aug 2018 1:58 AM

A memorandum submitted by the delegation to Kovind accused the government of undermining the nation’s democratic and secular values and alleged that the draft NRC had resulted in the exclusion of 40 lakh Indians. (Photo: PTI | File)

Opposition delegation meets President seeking intervention in NRC issue

The memorandum accused the government of spreading misleading statements against the Supreme Court over the NRC issue.

09 Aug 2018 4:32 PM

The roads towards his home were covered with yellow petals, representing the colour of hope and longing. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Thousands bid tearful adieu to Army officer killed in J&K

Today morning coffin decked with flowers was brought to his home in a military truck for last rites to be performed with military honours.

09 Aug 2018 2:57 PM

Inaugurating the centenary celebrations of St Thomas College, he said the community's heritage and history was a matter of 'immense pride' for the country. (Photo: File)

Kerala's Christian community is India's pride: President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind said the real value of education lies in how we learn to help fellow human beings and not in degrees.

07 Aug 2018 7:58 PM

A case was registered against the man, a priest at the Chirakal Bhagavathy temple in Thrissur, for criminal intimidation. (Photo: File)

Kerala temple priest issues death threat against Prez Kovind, held

He had called police control room in Thrissur and threatened to plant a bomb in St Thomas College where the President will attend an event.

06 Aug 2018 1:27 PM

Courts trying cheque bouncing cases may now onwards direct drawers to pay interim compensation to the payee. With the latest changes in the law, courts can also try such offences expeditiously.

Courts may now order interim relief in cheque bounce cases

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment), Act, 2018.

06 Aug 2018 1:25 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to a Bill that will deter fugitive economic offenders to evade legal process in India and flee the country.

President clears Bill to deter economic offenders from fleeing country

The new legislation will prevent big economic offenders like Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi from fleeing the country and evading the law.

05 Aug 2018 11:42 AM

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