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Rattan Lal Hangloo has been under the scanner since 2016 for alleged financial and academic irregularities.

President accepts resignation of Allahabad University V-C

The panel has been formed following a directive from the President to inquire into the allegations.

04 Jan 2020 6:33 AM

Take pride in recognition of my profession: Amitabh Bachchan on Dadasaheb Phalke Award

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday presented Amitabh Bachchan with the award in a special ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

31 Dec 2019 10:14 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah at a function organised on the birth anniversary of Atal Behari Vajpayee in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: Asian Age)

PM, President pay tributes to Atal on birth anniversary

A prayer meeting was held at Vajpayee’s memorial — Sadaiv Atal — to mark his 95th birth anniversary.

26 Dec 2019 5:43 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in Delhi on Wednesday morning. (Photo: ANI)

PM, President pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary

Singer Anup Jalota was on stage. In his soulful voice, he sang prayers in memory of BJP stalwart, late Vajpayee.

25 Dec 2019 10:05 AM

She said she did not know the actual reason why she was asked to leave by the police officer. (Photo : Facebook)

Puducherry student asked to leave convocation, refuses gold medal over CAA

The student claimed she was asked by a senior police officer to leave the auditorium before the commencement of the convocation.

24 Dec 2019 8:37 AM

Amid the widespread protest against the amendment to the citizenship law, Bajwa argued that the Government needs to undertake the humanitarian step for Amhadiyyas, who have had to flee Pakistan following persistent persecution. (Photo: Twitter)

Bajwa writes to Prez, seeks CAA expansion to include Ahmadiyyas too

Bajwa made the request to the president in a letter to him.

22 Dec 2019 3:52 PM

'Also, it is an appeal to protesters to express their opposition in a peaceful manner,' Mayawati said. (Photo: File).

Give up 'stubborn stand' on citizenship law, NRC: Mayawati to Centre

A BSP delegation had met President Ram Nath Kovind over the contentious law and the violence that has ensued over the legislation.

21 Dec 2019 1:42 PM

He said that contrary to the BJP's expectation that the new law will be welcomed in certain states, it is being opposed in the party-ruled Assam as well. (Photo: File)

Need alternative to BJP which ‘stays in country’: Pawar’s dig at Rahul

Pawar said, 'It looks like non-BJP parties are coming together on some common issues'.

19 Dec 2019 9:37 AM

'The lathi-charge and the attack on students of Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University and Nawada University by the police while they were protesting against this law should be probed,' the memorandum said. (Photo: File)

BSP MPs urge President to rescind amended citizenship law

A memorandum stated that the President should withdraw the 'unconstitutional, illegal and divisive law'.

18 Dec 2019 1:59 PM

Leaders of opposition parties on Tuesday knocked on the doors of President Ram Nath Kovind urging him to intervene on the issue of violence in central universities and advise the Modi government to withdraw the "unconstitutional and divisive" citizenship amendment law. (Photo: File)

Oppn parties knock on Prez's doors, seek intervention on violence, recall of Citizenship Act

Leaders of at least 12 parties, including Congress, CPI-M, CPI, DMK, SP, TMC, RJD, NC, IUML and AIUDF, were part of the delegation.

17 Dec 2019 6:55 PM

Director Mahesh Bhatt joins protest against Citizenship Amendment Act

As a part of the protest meeting, the Preamble of the Indian Constitution was read out by those present.

16 Dec 2019 10:04 AM

'The Congress is opposed to the CAB and we will not let it be implemented in Maharashtra...I think Uddhav ji will completely cooperate with us in this,' Raut, a Congress leader said. (Photo: File | ANI)

Congress' Nitin Raut says Maharashtra has no place for Citizenship Act

The Shiv Sena had supported the bill in LS, but had staged a walkout before it was put for voting in RS.

13 Dec 2019 8:59 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday gave his assent to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, turning it into an Act. According to an official notification, the Act comes into effect with its publication in the official gazette on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill gets President's assent, becomes Act

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and by Lok Sabha on Monday.

13 Dec 2019 9:33 AM

Nirbhaya convict seeks mercy plea withdrawal

The victim’s parents had approached the court, saying the convicts have exhausted all legal remedies.

08 Dec 2019 3:34 AM

Centre rejects mercy plea in Nirbhaya case

A Nirbhaya fund was also constituted for states to deal with cases of sexual offences against women.

07 Dec 2019 1:19 AM

Centre recommends rejection of Nirbhaya rapist's mercy plea, file sent to Prez

The file has been forwarded to the President for consideration and final decision.

06 Dec 2019 2:35 PM

The former Jammu and Kashmir Governor was sworn in as the Governor of Goa on November 3. (Photo: ANI)

In India, a person becomes 'mad' after he becomes an MLA: Satya Pal Malik

He also said that the political successors of Gandhi have 'forgotten' the qualities of Gandhi.

03 Dec 2019 10:54 AM

Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain has sent the file to Lt. Governor Anil Baijal with Arvind Kejriwal government's recommendations in the case, they told PTI. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Delhi govt strongly recommends Centre to reject mercy plea in Nirbhaya case

The fourth death row convict, Akshay Kumar Singh (33), has not filed a review plea in the top court.

02 Dec 2019 9:08 AM

Upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Rajapaksa was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was accorded a ceremonial reception (Photo: ANII)

Want to take our ties with India to higher level: Lankan Prez Rajapaksa

The newly elected president said that Colombo and New Delhi need to 'work together' for economic development and security of their people.

29 Nov 2019 12:50 PM

'It has been our demand that he (Khan) can be appointed in any department other than our department. We do not have any problem with it,' Amit Kumar Dubey, student of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vedvigyan Sankay (SVDVS) Department said. (Photo: File | ANI)

BHU's Firoz Khan to appear for interview to teach at varsity's Ayurveda dept

The teachers of University had penned down a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind in this regard.

29 Nov 2019 12:05 PM

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