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  President Pranab Mukherjee condemns terror attacks in Tunisia, Kuwait

  India | June 28, 2015 17:33 IST

  New Delhi:  Expressing concerns over the attacks in Tunisia and Kuwait, President Pranab Mukherjee today said that India strongly condemns all acts of terror and senseless violence.Mukherjee said India stands by the people of both the

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  President Pranab Mukherjee to visit Tirupati during ten days of southern sojourn

  India | June 28, 2015 17:32 IST

  New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee will visit 'Rashtrapati Nilayam' in Secunderabad for a ten-day southern sojourn beginning tomorrow.During his sojourn, he will visit Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on July 1, a press release issued by RashtrapatiBhavan

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  World celebrates International Yoga Day today; 7 other news events of the day

  India | June 21, 2015 10:08 IST

  World celebrates International Yoga Day todayNew Delhi: The first International Yoga Day is marked with celebrations with India leading 191 countries to perform various yoga 'asanas' at a mega event with over 35,000 participants on

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  Hockey star Saba Anjum receives Padma Shri

  Hockey | April 08, 2015 19:18 IST

  New Delhi: Former Indian women's hockey team captain Saba Anjum received the country's fourth highest civilian honour -- the Padma Shri -- from President Pranab Mukherjee during a glittering ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on

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  President confers Bharat Ratna on Madan Mohan Malviya

  India | March 30, 2015 11:55 IST

  New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee today conferred the country's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, (posthumously) on freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya.The family members of Malviya were present in the Rashtrapati Bhavan to receive the

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  Earth hour: Rashtrapati Bhavan, CST, IAF stations switched off lights for an hour

  India | March 28, 2015 22:10 IST

  New Delhi: Monuments across India such as Rashtrapati Bhavan, Chhatrapathi Shivaji Terminus railway station, Gateway of India, India Gate, Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial and Indian Museum, Kolkata observed Earth Hour 2015 by switching off their

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  Mizo Governor Aziz Qureshi sacked

  India | March 28, 2015 16:55 IST

  New Delhi: Mizoram Governor Aziz Qureshi, who has had a running feud with the Centre and even approached the Supreme Court against attempts to ease him out, was sacked today.A brief statement issued by the

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  Blast from the Past: 'Original owners' stake claim of Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament

  India | March 10, 2015 9:03 IST

  New Delhi: Amid ongoing hectic political activities inside the Parliament in run-up to pass the contentious Land Bill, some people have come forward claiming that they are the original owners of the Lutyens zone including

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  JD(U) to parade legislators in Rashtrapati Bhavan: Nitish Kumar

  National | February 10, 2015 14:38 IST

  Patna: Aiming to put pressure on Bihar Governor Keshri Nath Tripathi for inviting him to form the next government in the state, former chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said his party will parade his

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  Singapore President Tony Tan arrives in India on 4-day visit

  India | February 09, 2015 8:04 IST

  New Delhi: Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam has begun a four-day state visit to India starting Sunday, as the two countries mark 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations."This is President Tan's first

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  New Motor garage for Rashtrapati Bhavan

  India | February 06, 2015 15:49 IST

  New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee today inaugurated a new motor garage and stores for official vehicles of Rashtrapati Bhavan in the President's Estate.  A statement from President's Press Secretary Venu Rajamony said 70 cars can

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  Obama dinner invite goof-up; Devendra Fadnavis orders probe

  National | January 28, 2015 18:31 IST

  Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who missed a dinner date with US President Barack Obama, today said he will look into reasons behind the invite not reaching him in time, though it was received

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  Rashtrapati Bhavan looks spectacular with lights on: Obama

  India | January 25, 2015 23:15 IST

  New Delhi: It looks spectacular with lights on, was the first reaction of US President Barack Obama about Rashtrapati Bhavan where he met his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee this evening.Prompt came a reply from Mukherjee,

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  Gushtaba, Rogan Josh, Galauti kebabs for Obamas at Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet

  India | January 25, 2015 23:48 IST

  New Delhi: Rich culinary traditions from Kashmir to West Bengal were spread out in the lavish banquet in honour visiting US President Barack Obama at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.Famous signature meat preparations from the Valley, Kashmiri

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  Woman officer leads guard of honour for Obama

  India | January 25, 2015 15:54 IST

  New Delhi: “I am an officer first and then a woman,” said a proud Wing Commander Pooja Thakur after she became the first lady officer to lead the Inter-Service Guard of Honour which was inspected

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  It's a great honour to be back in India: Barack Obama

  India | January 25, 2015 13:34 IST

  New Delhi: It's a great honour to be back in India, US President Barack Obama said after being accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday at the beginning of his three day visit

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  Cultural feast planned for US President Obama in India

  India | January 24, 2015 15:07 IST

  New Delhi: Aiming to showcase India's rich culture and tradition, a cultural programme has been organised for the US President Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here tomorrow.Obama, will be arriving here on January 25

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  Republic Day parade will be of about 107-minute duration

  India | January 23, 2015 9:17 IST

  New Delhi: The Republic Day parade, which US President Barack Obama will attend as chief guest, will last a little less than two hours.The parade, that starts at Rajpath and goes upto Red Fort covering

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  Obama in India: US President, Michelle arrive Sunday, to visit Agra

  India | January 22, 2015 20:29 IST

  New Delhi: US President Barack Obama will arrive in India Jan 25 along with his wife Michelle on a three-day state visit, described Thursday as the culmination of "qualitative reinvigoration" of bilateral ties since Prime

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  Peace and tranquility of India must be maintained: President

  India | January 11, 2015 6:51 IST

  New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday asked all governors to ensure that peace and tranquility of the country is maintained.Interacting with governors/lt governors through video conferencing from Rashtrapati Bhavan here, the president said: "We have