Pranab Mukherjee
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Presidential election 2017: BJP forms three-member panel to seek consensus on nominee
National | Jun 12, 2017, 04:13 PM ISTThe Presidential election will be held on July 17.
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President Mukherjee launches 'Selfie with Daughter' mobile app
India | Jun 09, 2017, 04:02 PM ISTThe campaign was started by Sunil Jaglan in June 2015 in village Bibipur in Haryana's Jind district. The former sarpanch had been working in the field of women empowerment and village development.
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India has taught people how to live and advance together: President Mukherjee
India | Jun 01, 2017, 11:58 PM ISTThe President added that India brought the gift of the greatest concept of universal acceptance to the world.
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Constitution lays emphasis on removing social injustice, says President Pranab Mukherjee
India | May 26, 2017, 11:35 PM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee today said that the Indian Constitution puts a lot of emphasis on eradicating social injustice from the society.
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Need room for argumentative Indian, not intolerant Indian: Prez Mukherjee
India | May 25, 2017, 09:56 PM ISTThe President said India's pluralism and its social, cultural, linguistic and racial diversity have been the bedrock of Indian civilisation.
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Not in race for another term, says President Pranab Mukherjee
National | May 25, 2017, 05:25 PM ISTMukherjee's remarks assume significance in the context of the ongoing hectic political activities centred around a candidate for the President's election slated in July.
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Nitish Kumar backs President Pranab Mukherjee for a second term
National | May 16, 2017, 06:58 AM ISTBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today pitched for building a consensus on the next president, suggesting that the BJP should initiate talks with political parties and favouring a second term for Pranab Mukherjee.
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In tribute to Indira, President’s subtle message to Rahul
National | May 14, 2017, 07:09 AM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday paid a rich tribute to Indira Gandhi and recalled her decisiveness while giving a subtle message to the present Congress leadership.
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Indira Gandhi most acceptable prime minister till today: President
India | May 14, 2017, 07:07 AM ISTThe Congress is celebrating the centenary birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi.
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President Pranab Mukherjee visits Badrinath shrine
India | May 06, 2017, 04:58 PM ISTMukherjee prayed before the deity at the sanctum sanctorum amid chanting of hymns and high security.
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President Mukherjee, Vice President congratulate ISRO for launch of South Asian Satellite
India | May 05, 2017, 09:25 PM ISTThe operational life of the satellite would be 12 years. South Asia satellite is an effective outreach by India to meet the development aspirations of her friendly neighbours, cementing the ties further.
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Death for Nirbhaya rapists, says SC, but how soon?
India | May 05, 2017, 08:25 PM ISTThe first option available with the convicts is that of a review petition that they can file with the apex court. The Supreme Court reserves the right to admit it or reject it.
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President approves NPA ordinance: Here’s how it empowers RBI to target loan defaulters
May 05, 2017, 01:09 PM ISTThe ordinance to deal with the banking sector's non-performing loans and the amendment to the Banking Act received President Pranab Mukherjee’s approval on Friday.
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President Mukherjee presents National Film Awards
India | May 03, 2017, 11:13 PM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee today presented the National Film Awards to this year's winners who included Bollywood star Akshay Kumar (best actor) and Rajesh Mapuskar (best director) as well as the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke to renowned filmmaker.
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Presidential election: Sonia, Rahul reach out to opposition to discuss consensus nominee
National | May 04, 2017, 12:10 AM ISTPresidential polls are scheduled for July this year. Incumbent Pranab Mukherjee so far appears unlikely to contest for a second term.
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India looks forward to closer cooperation with Israel: Pranab Mukherjee
World | May 03, 2017, 09:12 AM ISTGreeting the government and people of Israel on their National Day, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that New Delhi is looking forward to a closer cooperation with Tel Aviv in all areas of mutual interest.
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Sharad Yadav to be opposition’s presidential nominee? Parties ready to join hands to challenge BJP
National | May 02, 2017, 03:31 PM ISTPresidential polls are scheduled for July this year. Incumbent Pranab Mukherjee so far appears unlikely to contest for a second term.
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Sharad Pawar rules himself out of race for President post
National | Apr 25, 2017, 07:42 AM ISTPawar, however, said that there could be a ‘consensus candidate’ from both the opposition and the ruling coalition, if Prime Minister Narendra Modi opts for it.
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RSS man at Rashtrapati Bhavan? ‘United opposition’ plans to upset BJP in presidential polls
National | Apr 21, 2017, 02:12 PM ISTThe majority of Opposition leaders believe that the alliance, if becomes a reality, can stop the RSS from getting its person elected for the role.
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President, ministers may soon be delivering speeches only in Hindi
India | Apr 18, 2017, 11:30 AM ISTIn a move aimed at increasing the use and influence of the Hindi language, speeches by central and state government ministers could soon be delivered only in Hindi if the recommendations of a parliamentary panel go on to be implemented.