President Ram Nath Kovind
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Corporate sectors must fund orphans & disabled Kovind
Business | Oct 29, 2019, 05:40 PM ISTIn his address at the first National CSR Awards ceremony here, he said the Companies Act was amended in 2013-14, making it mandatory for companies with a specified level of profit to spend 2 per cent of it on social welfare.
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President Kovind accepts Nepalese president's invitation to visit
India | Oct 22, 2019, 11:40 PM ISTPresident Ram Nath Kovind has accepted his Nepalese counterpart President Bidya Devi Bhandari's invitation to visit the Himalayan nation, officials said.Bhandari and Kovind, who are in Tokyo to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, met on Tuesday morning, according to Nepalese Foreign Ministry sources.
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Exchange of tax information between India, Switzerland will help fight terrorism: President Ram Nath Kovind
World | Sep 13, 2019, 08:12 PM ISTUnderlining that tax evasion and money laundering have strong links with terrorism, President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said the agreement on the automatic exchange of tax information between India and Switzerland is a "very positive development" which will help fight the scourge.
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India not pleased with Pakistan's denial of airspace for President's flight; calls unilateral actions 'futile'
India | Sep 07, 2019, 11:29 PM ISTResponding to a query on denial of overflight clearance to a VVIP special flight by Pakistan, Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson for Ministry of External Affair, said, "We regret the decision of the government of Pakistan to deny overflight clearance for the VVIP special flight which is otherwise granted routinely by any other country. We call upon Pakistan to recognize the futility of such unilateral actions".
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Pakistan denies President Ram Nath Kovind's request to use its airspace for foreign visits
News | Sep 07, 2019, 05:52 PM ISTPakistan has refused a request by India to allow President Ram Nath Kovind to use its airspace for his flight to Iceland, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday.
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President Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute to former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
News | Aug 24, 2019, 05:32 PM ISTFormer finance minister Arun Jaitley, who passed away at AIIMS in New Delhi on Saturday, will be cremated at the Nigam Bodh Ghat on Sunday
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After clearance from Rajya Sabha, Triple Talaq Bill gets President Ram Nath Kovind's nod
India | Aug 01, 2019, 10:05 AM ISTIn a major development, President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the Triple Talaq Bill. Amid protests by the Opposition, the bill, that aimed to ban the practice of triple talaq was passed by the Rajya Sabha two days ago. The bill will be deemed to have come into force from September 19, 2018. A number of opposition lawmakers even skipped the vote.
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President Kovind arrives in Benin, 1st visit by an Indian head of state
World | Jul 28, 2019, 08:40 PM ISTPresident Kovind arrived at the Cardinal Bernadine de Cotonou International Airport in Cotonou, the largest city in the West African country. It is the first visit by an Indian head of state to the country.
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Highlights from President Ram Nath Kovind's address to joint session of parliament
News | Jun 20, 2019, 05:19 PM ISTHighlights from President Ram Nath Kovind's address to joint session of parliament
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WATCH: Rahul Gandhi glued to his mobile phone during President's address in Parliament, video goes viral
India | Jun 20, 2019, 04:41 PM ISTAs President Ram Nath Kovind was addressing a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on hope, determination and will for a new and better India, there was Rahul Gandhi busy with his phone.
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Modi government to bring in pension scheme for small shopkeepers, increase credit coverage for MSME sector
Business | Jun 20, 2019, 12:56 PM ISTModi government will bring in a pension scheme for small shopkeepers while it has also increased credit guarantee coverage for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), President Ram Nath Kovind announced this in Parliament today. President was addressing a joint session of newly elected parliamentarians today.
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Ensure severe punishment for crimes against women: President Ram Nath Kovind
India | Jun 20, 2019, 12:16 PM ISTAddressing the joint session of Parliament, Kovind said the penal provisions for crimes committed against women should be strictly enforced.
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President Kovind and PM Modi condole demise of Girish Karnad
Celebrities | Jun 10, 2019, 12:37 PM ISTKarnad passed away at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness in Bengaluru. President Kovind and PM Modi condole demise of Girish Karnad
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President gives assent to Gujarat legislation; chain snatchers to face upto 10 years imprisonment
India | May 22, 2019, 04:55 PM ISTPresident Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to a Gujarat legislation under which chain snatchers in the state will face up to 10 years imprisonment instead of three years elsewhere in the country.
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President's nod to ordinance for voluntary use of Aadhaar as ID proof for bank account, SIM
India | Mar 03, 2019, 06:02 PM ISTPresident Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to an ordinance that allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as ID proof for obtaining mobile SIM cards and opening bank accounts.
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'Thief is scolding chowkidaar': PM Modi slams Congress in Lok Sabha | Top Quotes
India | Feb 07, 2019, 09:38 PM ISTSpeaking in Lok Sabha, PM Modi attacked the opposition Congress, alleging that those who imposed Emergency, 'bullied' the judiciary and insulted the Army were accusing him of destroying institutions.
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Rafale jets to soon join IAF fleet, improve its strike capability: President Ram Nath Kovind
Budget | Jan 31, 2019, 05:17 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force is preparing to welcome the new generation ultra-modern Rafale fighter aircraft in its fleet to strengthen its strike capabilities, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said.
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India’s pluralism is its greatest strength, says President Kovind in Republic Day eve speech
India | Jan 26, 2019, 12:00 AM ISTRepublic Day is an opportunity for all citizens of the country to remember independence, equality and brotherhood, President Ram Nath Kovind said.
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Sheer size of elections in India make it critical to embrace modern technology: President Kovind
India | Jan 25, 2019, 05:09 PM ISTHe also said the voters have a "firm belief" in the integrity, fairness and transparency of the Election Commission.
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Yoga belongs to all, binds everyone: President Ram Nath Kovind
India | Dec 28, 2018, 06:58 PM ISTPresident Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said false impressions were being created and spread about Yoga that it pertains to only a few people or a specific community.