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The Delhi police crime data showed that 780 cases of rape were reported till May 15 against 757 in 2017. (Photo: File/Representational)

780 rape cases reported this year

More cases of rape reported even after women safety campaigns have increased.

03 Jun 2018 5:03 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the ordinance on Friday after the Union Cabinet on May 23 approved an ordinance to set up the country's first national sports university in Imphal (Photo: File)

India's 1st national sports university to be set up in Manipur

National Sports University Ordinance, 2018 will be on lines of the National Sports University Bill, 2017, introduced in Lok Sabha in 2017.

02 Jun 2018 9:25 AM

AAP MLAs want to cross-examine city govt officials

They also demanded cross examination of Prashant Patel, the complainant.

18 May 2018 5:03 AM

Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and Rashtra Manch convenor Yashwant Sinha during a protest outside the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday against against the Karnataka governor’s decision and alleged that the unconstitutional move amounted to murder of democracy. (Photo: PTI)

Ministers of five states meet Prez over finance panel

‘Terms of reference will destroy states financial autonomy’

18 May 2018 4:33 AM

India's GDP and larger developmental process will gain momentum over the coming decades and in turn bolster the mining and minerals sector, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Wednesday.

India's economic expansion to boost mining, says Kovind

He also asserted that eventually the local communities must benefit from the discovery, extraction and development of mineral resources.

16 May 2018 3:10 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind said on Tuesday that the 12 'champion' services sectors including IT and tourism identified by the government hold a huge potential to attract global investors, promote India's economic growth and generate jobs. (Photo: PTI)

Services sector can attract huge investment, generate jobs: Kovind

In February, the central government had set up a Rs 5,000 crore dedicated fund to promote 12 'champion' services sectors.

15 May 2018 3:38 PM

Congress leaders asked President Ram Nath Kovind to caution Prime Minister Narendra Modi from using unwarranted, threatening and intimidating language against the Congress or any other party or person. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Words used by PM unacceptable: Cong leaders, Manmohan Singh write to Prez

In letter to President, Congress said the use of such language does not behove position of the Prime Minister.

14 May 2018 2:39 PM

Global services event to be held from May 15

More than 5,000 service entrepreneurs from 100 countries will be participating in the event.

13 May 2018 2:12 AM

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Gadkari said he would also urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ministers, MPs, MLAs and the public to donate their month's salary to the CGF, formed to receive voluntary contributions from individuals and organizations. (Photo: PTI)

Donate one-month salary to Clean Ganga Fund, Gadkari urges President, PM

The government has received Rs 250 crore in the CGF after it was approved by the Union Cabinet in September 2014, Gadkari said.

11 May 2018 9:39 AM

Information and broadcasting minister Smriti Irani

Film awards mess: Smriti & Prez’s 1-hour rule… A lot left to explain

Equally, it is not clear how the I&B ministry missed taking action on the letter from the President’s office about his one-hour ceiling.

09 May 2018 12:43 AM

The late Vinod Khanna’s son Akshaye Khanna and wife Kavita Khanna received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award from the President on his behalf.

National Film Awards: Boycotters to get their medals via Speed Post

It is understood that the practice of sending the awards through post is not new and is an accepted government practice.

05 May 2018 4:44 AM

Boney Kapoor with daughters Janhvi, Khushi, President Ram Nath Kovind and I&B Minister Smriti Irani.

National Awards row: I don't understand what the fuss is about, says Boney Kapoor

The filmmaker, along with his daughters, received the award for his late wife Sridevi from the President.

04 May 2018 1:56 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind confers Best Actress Award on veteran actress Sridevi (posthumously). The award was received by her husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi, during the 65th National Film Awards function at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday. MoS for I&B Rajyavardhan Rathore is also seen. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

55 awardees boycott event; President gives out top awards

A new feature introduced this year was a group photograph of award recipients with the President.

04 May 2018 5:43 AM

All Indians must unite to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th

The Centre has done well to start preparing to celebrate his 150th birth anniversary in 2019.

04 May 2018 4:21 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Award for best actor (female) to Sridevi (posthumously) for the movie 'MOM'. The award was received by her husband Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

National Film Awards amid row over President not giving all accolades

In a break from tradition, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani presented most of the awards.

03 May 2018 6:39 PM

Film awards row erupts: President to present just 11, many livid

This is the first National Film Awards Mr Kovind, who became India’s 14th President on July 25 last year, will be conferring.

03 May 2018 3:47 AM

BJP MP Roopa Ganguly assesses the condition of a party worker affected by the West Bengal pre-panchayat poll violence during a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

BJP says Mamata ‘killing’ democracy, meet Kovind

Among the BJP leaders who hit out at the state CM included Union minister Babul Supriyo, Mukul Roy, Rupa Ganguly and Rahul Sinha.

27 Apr 2018 1:47 AM

Not enough being done for women’s safety: NGO

Mr Soi said that they would file a PIL in the Supreme Court if the government didn’t withdraw the notification of extension.

25 Apr 2018 5:52 AM

Malvika Iyer receiving the Nari Shakti Puraskar from President Ram Nath Kovind

Spreading inclusive love

Malvika Iyer is on a mission to sensitise everyone about living around people with disabilities.

24 Apr 2018 12:42 AM

After crony capitalism, Crony Right rules the roost

Independent directors play an active role in various committees set up by company to ensure good governance.

24 Apr 2018 12:33 AM

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