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  Morari Bapu concludes nine-day Ram Katha in Delhi, flags internal forces that 'harm' Sanatan Dharma

  Delhi | January 28, 2026 16:29 IST

  The Katha was inaugurated by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, while the opening and concluding addresses were delivered by former President Ram Nath Kovind. During the week, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the Katha and pledged to fully clean the Yamuna River.

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  India far ahead of the US, China and Pakistan in new Responsible Nations' Index

  Business | January 20, 2026 14:44 IST

  Responsible Nations' Index (RNI) is a first-of-its-kind global index that evaluates countries based on how responsibly they exercise power towards their citizens, global community and the planet.

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  Kharge makes gaffe on Presidents' names during Raipur speech, BJP demands apology

  India | July 08, 2025 16:00 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party's reactions came a day after Kharge, while speaking at an event in Chhattisgarh, mispronounced the names of President Murmu and her predecessor Kovind but quickly corrected himself.

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  One Nation, One Election: What are top 10 recommendations made by Ram Nath Kovind panel? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | December 12, 2024 19:37 IST

  Since coming to power in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often advocated holding all elections together, from Lok Sabha to state assemblies and local bodies. He argues that this will orient various elected bodies fully towards the development of the nation.

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  40 years of BJP's push for 'One Nation, One Election': A historical overview of simultaneous polls

  India | September 19, 2024 12:30 IST

  One Nation, One Election: The recommendation to hold national and state elections simultaneously is an important step towards making India's democracy even more vibrant and participative.

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  PM Modi lauds former President Kovind’s efforts after Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election'

  India | September 18, 2024 18:56 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised former President Ram Nath Kovind for leading the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections after the Cabinet approved the 'One Nation, One Election' recommendations. "This move is a significant step toward strengthening India’s democratic process," said PM.

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  One Nation, One Election: What are next steps involved to implement it? Know all about them

  India | September 18, 2024 20:40 IST

  The Union Cabinet has approved the report on 'One Nation, One Election' which was submitted by the panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, The Committee has recommended the transition to simultaneous elections in two phases.

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  What is 'One Nation, One Election'? Know about Modi govt's ambitious plan for simultaneous polls

  Explainers | September 18, 2024 16:47 IST

  'One Nation, One Election': The Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation, One Election" proposal, aiming to synchronise Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. This initiative, advocated by PM Modi, seeks to reduce costs, administrative burdens, and voter fatigue.

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  One Nation, One Election destroys federalism, compromises democracy: Owaisi opposes ONOE

  India | September 18, 2024 17:26 IST

  AIMIM leader and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owasi objected to the Cabinet approval of the One Nation, One Election. He said that it would destroy the basic structure of the Constitution.

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  Will implement 'one nation-one election' in next 5 years, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at And

  India | May 05, 2024 17:37 IST

  Earlier on March 14, 2024, the panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted an extensive report of 18,626 pages to President Draupadi Murmu regarding the 'One nation-One election' system.

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  Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs on 'One Nation, One Election': Check here

  India | March 14, 2024 13:26 IST

  A panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days.

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  One Nation One Election: No-confidence motion to hung assembly scenario, KEY POINTS of panel report

  India | March 14, 2024 13:34 IST

  The Ram Nath Kovind panel submitted the report on One Nation One Election to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The panel has recommended "necessary amendments to the Constitution" in order to introduce the idea of simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha, state Assemblies and local bodies.

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  One nation, one election: Ram Nath Kovind-led panel recommends simultaneous polls in 2029

  India | March 14, 2024 13:20 IST

  The Report comprises of 18,626 pages, and is an outcome of extensive consultations with stakeholders, experts and research work of 191 days, since its constitution on September 2, 2023.

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  ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel invites suggestions from public | Here is how you can contribute

  India | January 06, 2024 14:56 IST

  A high-level panel led by former president Ram Nath Kovind was constituted in September last year. The committee has held two meetings since then and has also sought the views of the political parties on conducting simultaneous polls.

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  Centre will benefit irrespective of particular party: 'One Nation, One Election' panel chief Kovind

  India | November 21, 2023 16:10 IST

  In the first meeting of the committee in September, the panel outlined the modalities of the committee and decided to invite recognised national parties, parties having government in states, parties having representatives in Parliament, and other recognised state parties to seek their suggestions.

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  One Nation One Election: Law Commission chief, members meet Ram Nath Kovind

  India | October 25, 2023 20:37 IST

  The Centre constituted a committee to discuss the possibility of holding simultaneous Assembly and Lok Sabha elections ahead of the five-day special session of the Parliament held last month.

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  World Culture Festival at Washington DC: People from 180 nations unite to pray for peace in Ukraine

  World | October 01, 2023 22:31 IST

  World Culture Festival 2023: Among the many art forms presented was a traditional Ukrainian song conducted by renowned Ukrainian musician Olena Astasheva, who had left her motherland due to the war.

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  'One Nation, One Election' committee's first meeting to be held on September 23

  India | September 16, 2023 14:35 IST

  First meeting of 'One Nation, One Election' committee to be held on September 23

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  Ram Nath Kovind chairs meet on 'One Nation One Election', Amit Shah in attendance

  India | September 06, 2023 15:45 IST

  BJP chief J P Nadda had met ex-president Ram Nath Kovind soon after the latter was tasked with the responsibility of heading a committee to explore the feasibility of “one nation, one election”, which was the case till 1967.

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  Amit Shah, Ghulam Nabi Azad included in 'One Nation, One Election' panel: Check full list

  India | September 02, 2023 22:58 IST

  According to an official release, former President Ram Nath Kovind has been appointed as Chairman of the committee. Apart from the chairman, there are seven members in the committee.