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  Corporate sectors must fund orphans & disabled Kovind

  Business | October 29, 2019 17:40 IST

  In 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 | October 22, 2019 23:40 IST

  President 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 | September 13, 2019 20:12 IST

  Underlining 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 | September 07, 2019 23:29 IST

  Responding 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 | September 07, 2019 17:52 IST

  Pakistan 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 | August 24, 2019 17:32 IST

  Former 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 | August 01, 2019 10:05 IST

  In 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 | July 28, 2019 20:40 IST

  President 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 | June 20, 2019 17:19 IST

  Highlights 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 | June 20, 2019 16:41 IST

  As 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 | June 20, 2019 12:56 IST

  Modi 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 | June 20, 2019 12:16 IST

  Addressing 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 | June 10, 2019 12:37 IST

  Karnad 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 16:55 IST

  President 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 | March 03, 2019 18:02 IST

  President 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 | February 07, 2019 21:38 IST

  Speaking 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 | January 31, 2019 17:17 IST

  The 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 | January 26, 2019 0:00 IST

  Republic 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 | January 25, 2019 17:09 IST

  He 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 | December 28, 2018 18:58 IST

  President 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.