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  President Ram Nath Kovind gives assent to Motor Vehicles Bill

  India | August 09, 2019 21:37 IST

  On July 31, the Rajya Sabha cleared the bill that seeks to weed out corruption, improve road safety and usher in use of technology to regulate traffic, with certain amendments. Since some changes were made by the Rajya Sabha, it was again brought to the Lok Sabha for clearance.  

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  India keen to share its digital revolution with Africa: President

  India | July 30, 2019 7:24 IST

  Technology has been at the centre of India's development partnership with countries in Africa, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Monday, underlining that India is keen to share its digital revolution with Africa to enhance the well-being of its people.

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  President Ram Nath Kovind to join Kargil victory celebrations in Dras

  India | July 26, 2019 11:19 IST

  According to official sources, the President, supreme commander of the armed forces, will arrive in Dras town on Friday to attend the 20th anniversary of the Kargil victory.

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  President Kovind offers prayer at Varadaraja Perumal Temple

  India | July 12, 2019 19:53 IST

  Earlier on his arrival here on a two-day visit, Kovind was received at the airport by Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister K. Palaniswami, Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and others.

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  Govt making earnest efforts for conservation of forest, wildlife and environment: Kovind

  India | June 20, 2019 16:01 IST

  President Ram Nath Kovind said the central government is making earnest efforts for conservation of forests, wildlife, and the environment.

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  NRC to be implemented on priority in areas affected by infiltration: President Kovind

  India | June 20, 2019 15:57 IST

  Apart from Assam, West Bengal, Tripura and some other parts of the Northeast are reportedly affected by the problem of illegal immigration.

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  President Ram Nath Kovind: People gave mandate to continue India's development journey

  India | June 20, 2019 12:17 IST

  In his address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament in the historic Central Hall, he said government is moving ahead to create a strong, secure and inclusive India.

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  Centre will constitute Businessmen Welfare Board: President Ram Nath Kovind

  Business | June 20, 2019 11:53 IST

  President Ram Nath Kovind made the announcement while addressing the joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament.

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  President rule in Jammu and Kashmir to be extended for 6 more months

  India | June 12, 2019 21:11 IST

  President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir will be extended for six more months beginning July 3 and the Union Cabinet Wednesday gave its nod in this effect, Union minister Prakash Javedkar said.

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

  India | June 05, 2019 23:43 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.

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  World Environment Day: Special drives in many parts of country to check pollution, plant trees

  World | June 05, 2019 22:44 IST

  Special drives for tree plantation, cleaning rivers and creating awareness on steps to check pollution were held across the country to mark the World Environment Day on Wednesday.

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  President compliments I&B Ministry for swearing-in coverage

  India | June 03, 2019 23:56 IST

  President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday complimented the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) for providing "excellent" coverage to the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP-led NDA government helmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Rajya Sabha session from June 20 to July 26

  India | June 03, 2019 21:48 IST

  The Rajya Sabha will meet from June 20 to July 26 for the upcoming session of Parliament, the Upper House secretariat said Monday.

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  President Ram Nath Kovind appoints Narendra Modi as prime minister-elect, asks him to form government

  India | May 26, 2019 0:03 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi was appointed leader of NDA parliamentary party on Saturday evening. He then went to Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Ram Nath Kovind.

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  PM Modi to meet Prez in evening to stake claim to form new govt

  India | May 25, 2019 15:08 IST

  The NDA returned to power with a massive majority in the Lok Sabha elections with the BJP alone bagging 303 of total 542 seats contested. Elections were held in 542 of the 543 seats. The election in Vellore Lok Sabha seat was cancelled by the EC citing abuse of money power.

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  PM Narendra Modi greets nation, devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Buddha Purnima

  India | May 18, 2019 12:02 IST

  The prime minister posted a throwback video clip, which showed the significance of Buddha and his teachings.

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  Polling underway in Delhi; President Kovind, Dikshit, Gambhir, Vardhan among early voters

  May 12, 2019 10:52 IST

  Voters queued up outside polling booths on Sunday morning in all seven Lok Sabha constituencies of the national capital where President Ram Nath Kovind, former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, Union minister Harsh Vardhan and cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir are among those in the fray.

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  Ambedkar Jayanti: Political leaders pay tribute to B R Ambedkar on his anniversary

  India | April 14, 2019 13:16 IST

  They took to their social media handles to pay tribute to the great social reformer, economist, jurist and a leader who always worked for the welfare and empowerment of weaker sections.

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  EC must act strongly against ruling party: Yechury on army veterans' letter

  April 12, 2019 12:05 IST

  Over 150 armed forces veterans have written to President and Commander-in-Chief Ram Nath Kovind to complain about the manner in which political parties have been repeatedly using armed forces for political gains ahead of the Lok Sabha election.

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  Army veterans express outrage over using armed forces for political gains in a letter to President

  India | April 12, 2019 11:34 IST

  The signatories of the letter included former Army chiefs General (retired) SF Rodrigues, General (retired) Shankar Roy Chowdhury and General (retired) Deepak Kapoor, former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal (retired) NC Suri.