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Attempt to misuse office of President/Governor a threat to country: Sena

India | Nov 02, 2019, 11:23 AM IST

"The President is the Constitutional head... He's not in anybody's pocket. Issuing such a threat is an insult to the public mandate," Raut said sharply.

President extends Chhath Pooja greetings to citizens

India | Nov 01, 2019, 07:04 PM IST

In a message on the eve of Chhath Pooja, the president said it was a unique festival in which devotees worshipped the sun, rivers, water bodies and extolled the virtues of the nature, and it began with rigorous fast and concluded with a sacred bath, a ritual which was undertaken by the devotees from the belief that it purified their soul.

Russian President Vladimir Putin rests on a hill in Siberia

Vladimir Putin has a unique style of celebrating birthday

World | Oct 07, 2019, 08:17 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin is known for his unique approach to things. Celebrating birthday is no different. Putin who turns 67 on October 7th is spending his day in the Tiaga forests of Siberia.

President Kovind leaves for three-nation tour

India | Sep 09, 2019, 06:34 AM IST

President Kovind will visit Iceland from September 9-11. He will then head to Switzerland and will finally reach Slovenia on September 15. He will head back on September 17.

Modi quips as boy asks tips to become President | Watch Video

'Why not Prime Minister?' Modi to boy asking for tips to become President | Watch Video

India | Sep 07, 2019, 03:03 PM IST

During an interaction with the prime minister, one of the boys asked what he should do to become the country's President. ''My aim is to become the President of India. What steps should I follow?'' the boy asked PM Modi.

Dalai Lama greets European Commission President

World | Jul 19, 2019, 04:07 PM IST

"I take this opportunity to convey to you my great admiration for the spirit of the European Union that has preserved peace among its members and in the region for more than 60 years," the Dalai Lama wrote.

Boy seeks permission to end life; PMO instructs Bhagalpur district officials to order probe

India | Jul 16, 2019, 11:57 PM IST

A 15-year-old boy with roots at Bhagalpur has shot off a letter to the President expressing his distress over strained relations between his parents and seeking "permission" to end his life, officials said here on Tuesday.

More spent on publicity than crucial schemes: Azad

India | Jun 24, 2019, 08:19 PM IST

Speaking at the Motion of Thanks on President Ram Nath Kovind's address, the Congress leader said it was the first time that more funds were spent on publicity than on the scheme. Azad said 56 per cent of the total funds for the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme were spent on publicity.

Turkey's Erdogan claims ex-Egyptian president was killed

Former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi was killed: Erdogan

World | Jun 19, 2019, 08:11 PM IST

During a speech in Istanbul, Erdogan cited as evidence that the deposed Egyptian president allegedly "flailed" in a Cairo courtroom for 20 minutes Monday and nobody assisted him.

Former Pak president's bail plea rejected in fake bank

Former Pak president Asif Ali Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

World | Jun 10, 2019, 05:58 PM IST

A two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected an application seeking extension in the pre-arrest bails of Zardari and Faryal Talpur.

Article 35A inserted by Presidential Order, can be struck down

India | Jun 05, 2019, 11:43 PM IST

Even as the new BJP government explores all options to bring an end to the brutal cage match taking place in Kashmir, with the setting up of a Delimitation Commission as one of the prongs available on the table to correct the regional disparity, it is actively taking a view on the contentious Article 35A which prevents mobility and greater integration with the Union of India.

Priyanka Chopra wants to be the Prime Minister of India and wants Nick to run for US President

Celebrities | Jun 03, 2019, 06:22 PM IST

Priyanka Chopra wants to be the Prime Minister of India and wants Nick to run for US President.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Dr Manmohan Singh

Congress in turmoil: RaGa adamant to step down, bigwigs make all-out bid to placate him

India | May 28, 2019, 11:47 PM IST

With the popularity of Prime Minister Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party skyrocketing, and Congress party not doing their cause any good by adding only 8 seats to their lowest ever tally in 2014, One can be forgiven to question the Congress top leadership.

EC submits list of newly-elected MPs to President Ram Nath Kovind for constitution of 17th Lok Sabha

India | May 25, 2019, 02:43 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and the other two Commissioners, Ashok Lavasa and Sushil Chandra, met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and gave him a copy of the notification issued by the poll body in terms of provisions of the Representation of the People Act containing the names of MPs elected in the just-concluded polls.

Veterans' 'letter' to President sparks row

News | Apr 13, 2019, 09:07 AM IST

A letter, reportedly written by about 156 retired Defence officers to President Ram Nath Kovind has sparked row. Some of the veterans told that they had not signed in any such letters while others confirmed that they have, urging Kovind to take steps

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Combat uniform

Veterans' letter provokes controversy, two deny consent

Apr 12, 2019, 03:59 PM IST

The letter, which carried the names of over 150 veterans, drew attention to "the unusual and completely unacceptable practice of political leaders taking credit for military operations like cross-border strikes, and even going so far as to claim the Armed Forces to be 'Modiji ki Sena'."

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