Pranab Mukherjee
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Common thread linking terrorism, smuggling and drugs needs to be broken: Pranab Mukherjee
India | Jun 26, 2016, 08:56 PM ISTNew Delhi: Terrorism, smuggling and drug activities are inter-linked and will be broken by a concerted effort, President Pranab Mukherjee said today. Alcoholism and substance abuse have created havoc in the country’s social life and
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President Mukherjee rejects mercy plea of two convicts of 2007 Lohardaga massacre
India | Jun 23, 2016, 03:59 PM ISTThe mercy plea of two convicts, who killed eight members of a family including a physically disabled youth in Jharkhand nearly nine years ago, has been rejected by President Pranab Mukherjee.
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President Mukherjee returns without paying obeisance at Kedarnath
India | Jun 22, 2016, 08:49 PM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee had to return to New Delhi today without paying obeisance at the Kedarnath temple due to bad weather.
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India to examine Ghana's civil nuclear cooperation request: President Mukherjee
India | Jun 18, 2016, 01:41 PM ISTIndia has, in principle, agreed to look into Ghana's request for cooperationin civil nuclear energy field, President Pranab Mukherjee said today as he wrapped up his six-day visit to three African countries which he said will "reinvigorate" the alrea
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President arrives in Namibia,uranium supply may dominate talks
World | Jun 16, 2016, 09:25 AM ISTWindhoek:President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday arrived in Namibia for a two-day state visit during which key negotiations on Uranium supply for civil nuclear use will take place besides other bilateral issues. Namibia despite being one of
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President Pranab Mukherjee awarded highest honour of Cote D'Ivoirie
World | Jun 15, 2016, 03:18 PM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee has been accorded the highest honour of Cote D'Ivoirie by its President Alassane Ouattara on his maiden visit here.
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After Pranab Mukherjee, PM Modi likely to visit African countries
National | Jun 14, 2016, 10:56 AM ISTClose on the heels of President Pranab Mukherjee's maiden visit to three African nations -- Ghana, Ivory Coast and Namibia, Narendra Modi is also likely to visit a few countries of the continent soon as part of India's to outreach Africa
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President rejects Kejriwal govt’s bill on appointment of 21 MLAs; AAP calls emergency meeting
National | Jun 13, 2016, 10:35 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a major setback to Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, President Pranab Mukherjee refused to go along with a legislation that protects 21 of its MLAs who were appointed as Parliamentary
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Terrorism must be eradicated by collective efforts of the civilised world: Pranab Mukherjee
World | Jun 13, 2016, 11:57 AM ISTAccra (Ghana): Terrorism is a scourge which knows no borders and must be eradicated through the collective efforts of the civilised world, President Pranab Mukherjee said here as he expressed solidarity with Ghana which is
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President leaves for 6-day tour of 3 African nations
India | Jun 12, 2016, 01:52 PM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee today embarked on a six-day visit to three African nations -- Ghana, Ivory Coast and Namibia -- to boost trade ties with these countries
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Pained by recent attacks on African students: Pranab Mukherjee
India | May 30, 2016, 11:28 PM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that he was "pained" by the recent attacks on African students and stressed India's relations with Africa "should not be jeopardised in any way".
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New law says insolvency resolution to be completed within 180 days
May 30, 2016, 07:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: Insolvency resolutions of companies and individuals will be completed within 180 days, as per a new law which has got the nod from President Pranab Mukherjee. Insolvency is a situation where an individual
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China willing to work with India in UN on fighting terror: Pranab Mukherjee
World | May 27, 2016, 11:25 PM ISTNew Delhi: China has conveyed its willingness to enhance cooperation with India on combating the menace of terrorism, including in the United Nations, President Pranab Mukherjee said today winding up a "fruitful and productive" four-day
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India, China should appropriately address differences: President Jinping
World | May 27, 2016, 12:37 PM ISTIndia and China should appropriately address their differences and consolidate political trust by maintaining strategic communications between the top leaders, Chinese leaders said in their meetings with President Pranab Mukherjee, state media report
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Pranab Mukherjee recalls Indian support to China's UN membership
World | May 26, 2016, 02:49 PM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee today recalled the Indian support to China's membership of the UN in the 60s and 70s and the restitution of its permanent membership of the Security Council, in comments that assume significance after Beijing blocked India'
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News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
India | May 25, 2016, 08:15 PM ISTImportant stories of the day
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Pranab Mukherjee invites Chinese entrepreneurs to 'Make in India'
World | May 25, 2016, 04:53 PM ISTGuangzhou: President Pranab Mukherjee today invited Chinese entrepreneurs to participate in the 'Make in India' initiative and said India was committed to providing "conducive atmosphere" for investment from China. The president, who is on a
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India woos Chinese investors, promises conducive environment
May 25, 2016, 12:29 PM ISTIndia today promised a conducive environment for Chinese investors and urged them to participate in 'Make in India' and other flagship programmes of the government to boost bilateral trade.
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'Asian Century' largely depends on India, China: Pranab Mukherjee
World | May 25, 2016, 09:14 AM ISTThe 21st century becoming the “Asian Century” largely depends on the achievements of India and China, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday.
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Pranab Mukherjee arrives in China to boost bilateral ties
India | May 24, 2016, 10:05 PM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee arrived here today on a four-day visit to China that will see significant political and economic push to bilateral ties