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President of India to present Indira Gandhi NSS Awards today

India | Nov 19, 2014, 09:43 AM IST

New Delhi: The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee will be presenting the Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Awards today at Rashtrapati Bhavan.The Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Awards was introduced during 1992-93 to recognize recognition

President praises Malala but avoids comment on Indo-Pak relations

World | Oct 13, 2014, 11:16 PM IST

Oslo: President Pranab Mukherjee today refrained from making any comment on the Indo-Pakistan relations and said the President of India does not make any observations on any “political or controversial issues”.Asked by reporters whether giving

President Pranab Mukherjee leaves for Norway, Finland

India | Oct 12, 2014, 12:49 PM IST

New Delhi: With an aim of giving a boost to India's relations with Scandinavian countries, President Pranab Mukherjee today left on a tour of Norway, the first by the Head of State, and Finland during

Karunanidhi writes to President, PM against violence by AIADMK activists

National | Sep 27, 2014, 11:19 PM IST

New Delhi: DMK chief Karunanidhi has written a letter to President and Prime minister against the violence perpetrated by AIADMK activists in the aftermath of the special court sentencing Jayalalithaa to 4 years in jail

Wife claims her Maulvi husband in Army censured for saying 'Jai Hind'

India | Sep 18, 2014, 06:28 PM IST

Bikaner (Rajasthan): Wife of a Muslim priest in Indian Army has written to the President of India alleging that her husband has been censured for saying ‘Jai Hind'.Talking to a leading newspaper, Subedar Ishrat Ali,

Ho Chi Minh City's rise as economic hub marvellous: President

World | Sep 16, 2014, 10:18 PM IST

Ho Chi Minh City: Lauding the perseverance and success of the people of Vietnam, President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday expressed admiration at how Ho Chi Minh City has transformed into a prosperous regional economic hub.“As we

Reaching out to the innovators and people: Pranab Mukherjee

India | Jul 31, 2014, 08:15 AM IST

New Delhi: Recounting the steps he has taken during the first two years of his tenure to open up Rashtrapati Bhavan to the public, President Pranab Mukherjee said yesterday that he is looking forward to

President says, novel steps are needed to address lack of quality teachers

India | Jul 18, 2014, 11:23 PM IST

Kasaragod (Ker): President Pranab Mukherjee today said that vacancies at universities was a concern and stressed on the need to adopt innovative measures to deal with the lack of quality teachers in the country. “The

Advani deserves to become nation's President, Nitin Gadkari tells Aap Ki Adalat

National | Jun 21, 2014, 03:25 PM IST

New Delhi: Former BJP president and Union Road Transport, Shipping and Rural Development Minister Nitin Gadkari has said, senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani continues to be the “philosopher and guide” of the party and

In pics: Catchy phrases used by President while addressing the Lok Sabha

National | Jun 10, 2014, 06:42 AM IST

New Delhi: Catchy phrases and liberal use of alliteration marked the 55-minute address of President Pranab Mukherjee to Parliament's joint sitting today.The speech delivered by Mukherjee in English had large number of slogans like “Ek

Subramanian Swamy writes to President, demands CBI probe in Vadra land deal

India | Apr 15, 2014, 07:30 AM IST

New Delhi: BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to the President requesting him to order a CBI prove into what he called "declassification" of Keventer Dairy Ltd land near Rashtrapati Bhavan for

People won't tolerate poor governance: Pranab Mukherjee

India | Mar 31, 2014, 07:43 AM IST

New Delhi : With the Lok Sabha election less than 10 days away, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said people will no longer accept non-transparent and unresponsive administration.Mukherjee stressed "urgency" in decision-making and transforming public administration

Parliament is Gangotri of Indian democracy : President

India | Feb 10, 2014, 02:58 PM IST

New Delhi : President Pranab Mukherjee Monday unveiled the photographs of the presidents of the central legislative assembly and the portraits of former Lok Sabha speakers at the Parliament House."Indian parliament is the 'Gangotri' of

Backlog of cases in our courts is disturbing: President

India | Feb 08, 2014, 10:31 PM IST

Mumbai: President Pranab Mukherjee today said the pendency of 31 million cases in courts across the country was very disturbing.“I am very disturbed to find a staggering 31 million cases pending in various courts all

President urged to refer Telangana Bill to SC

India | Feb 04, 2014, 11:19 AM IST

Rajahmundry : The Seemandhra Lawyers'Joint Action Committee (JAC) sent a fax message to President Pranab Mukherjee today, urging him to refer the Andhra Pradesh Re-organisation Bill 2013 to the Supreme Court.“Since the Legislative Assembly and

Fake certificates scam: Kejriwal govt demands action against Sheila Dikshit

India | Feb 03, 2014, 06:41 PM IST

New Delhi: The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government today requested the President of India to initiate action against former chief minister Sheila Dikshit in the fake provisional certificates scam involving unauthorized colonies. AAP minister Manish Sisodia

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