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President Kovind approves ordinance on reservation in Teacher's Cadre

He asserted that the government is in favour of 200-point roster.

08 Mar 2019 1:24 PM

President's nod to ordinance for voluntary use of Aadhaar as ID proof for bank a/c

The ordinance will omit the Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act relating to the use of Aadhaar by private entities.

04 Mar 2019 9:39 AM

Highlighting the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the present scenario, President Ram Nah Kovind on Tuesday said that his ideals of achieving human liberty through conciliation by appealing to the conscience of the opponent, have influenced some of the greatest. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

President Kovind presents Gandhi Peace Prize; hailed Gandhi as a visionary

President honours Gandhi Peace Prize for the years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 in the presence of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

26 Feb 2019 3:48 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made an indirect reference to the air strikes carried out by the Indian Air Force. (File Photo)

‘Was busy,’ said PM, late to event after meeting on IAF strikes

The event at the Rashtrapati Bhawan was to begin at 11.00 am, but started a little late.

26 Feb 2019 3:38 PM

Macri's visit coincides with both the nations marking 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Buenos Aires. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi, Argentina President hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

Argentine President Mauricio Macri on a three-day visit to India from February 17 to 19.

18 Feb 2019 2:07 PM

Swaraj is on a two-day official visit to Bulgaria, the first ever trip of an Indian external affairs minister to the Balkan nation. (Photo:Twitter)

Sushma Swaraj discusses issues of mutual interest with Bulgarian counterpart

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her Bulgarian counterpart Ekaterina Zaharieva on Saturday.

17 Feb 2019 10:12 AM

Prez condemns J-K terrorist attack; says entire nation stands united against forces of terror

President also wished speedy recovery of those injured in the attack

15 Feb 2019 12:12 AM

Members of both Houses attended the event where President Kovind unveiled the life-size portrait of the former prime minister. (Photo: Twitter | @rashtrapatibhvn)

'Vajpayee never had anger against opposition': Ghulam Nabi Azad

Speaking at a function to unveil a life-size portrait of Vajpayee, Azad said the former PM will always be remembered for his speeches.

13 Feb 2019 9:47 AM

Defence, trade and energy security are expected to be high on the agenda when Mohammed bin Salman holds talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File Photo)

Saudi Arabia crown prince to visit India to discuss trade, energy security

Prince Salman will arrive in India on February 19 on his maiden trip to the country.

12 Feb 2019 5:02 PM

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said Vajpayee had 'virtually no enemies'. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

President Kovind unveils Vajpayee's portrait in Parliament's Central Hall

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while people recall the oratory skills of Vajpayee, his silence had more power than his words.

12 Feb 2019 11:55 AM

President Kovind hails 10 per cent reservation, surgical strikes

The comments by the President come against the backdrop of the attack on the govt by the Congress and other opposition parties over agrarian distress.

01 Feb 2019 5:17 AM

A file photo of college students blocking NH 37 in protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, in Dibrugarh in Assam.

Assam continues to be in turmoil

NESO advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya called upon all the opposition political parties to oppose the bill in the parliamentary.

01 Feb 2019 1:00 AM

‘The truth is that terrorist activities have risen after that (Surgical Strike), more security personnel and civilians are being killed,’ Congress leader Anand Sharma said. (Photo: ANI)

President's speech betrays people, humiliates them: Congress

This comes after the President’s address to the Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament ahead of the Budget Session.

31 Jan 2019 4:46 PM

India's share in global GDP rose to 3.3 pc in 2017: President Kovind

Country's GDP has been growing at a rate of 7.3 pc on an average, making India the sixth largest economy in the world.

31 Jan 2019 2:46 PM

The president also described 2019 as a significant year for democracy as the country is observing the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Modi govt working for 'New India'; has infused hope in people: Prez

Kovind's address, which reflects govt's view, assumes significance as it comes ahead of Lok Sabha polls, expected to be held in April-May.

31 Jan 2019 1:37 PM

Addressing the media he said, 'Today, the country is observing the proceedings of the Parliament. The MPs should hold a meaningful debate in this session of Parliament. We are eager to hold a debate on all important issues.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Eager to hold debate on all important issues: PM ahead of Budget Session

PM took a jibe at Opposition, stating that it is obvious that those who are not in discussion people will not be happy with them.

31 Jan 2019 11:17 AM

President’s address takes govt view on grim realities

There was considerable routine incantation of governmental view of things, rather than the harsh realities that ordinary citizens encounter.

27 Jan 2019 2:11 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets crowds at Republic Day parade in Delhi (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Republic Day 2019: As parade ends, PM Modi greets crowd at Rajpath

South African Prez Cyril Ramaphosa will be chief guest at the parade, which will be presided by the president of India, Kovind.

26 Jan 2019 8:43 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind urges people to vote in LS polls

Lok Sabha polls are just a couple of months away.

26 Jan 2019 2:08 AM

In R-day address, Prez Kovind urges people to perform 'sacred act' of voting

President said it will be the first when voters born in the 21st century will contribute to electing a new Lok Sabha.

25 Jan 2019 7:41 PM

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