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  Rashtrapati Bhavan all set for Modi's swearing-in

  India | May 25, 2014 18:36 IST

  New Delhi: The swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the 15th Prime Minister of India will be the biggest event so far to have been staged at Rashtrapati Bhavan with the guest list, which includes

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  Rehearsal for Narendra Modi's swearing-in: Routes to avoid

  India | May 25, 2014 9:33 IST

  New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory asking motorists and general public to avoid major roads in and around Rashtrapati Bhavan today as rehearsals for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-elect Narendra

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  Modi swearing-in: 6,000 men, air defence to secure Rashtrapati Bhavan Monday

  India | May 25, 2014 9:25 IST

  New Delhi: An 'impregnable' air defence system in the sky and about 6,000 security personnel, from paramilitary commandos to police sharpshooters, on the ground will be deployed to guard heads of state and government who

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  Rashtrapati Bhavan to be closed to public on May 24, 25

  India | May 23, 2014 16:21 IST

  New Delhi: The Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain closed to the public for two days from Saturday due to the preparations for Narendra Modi's swearing—in ceremony on Monday.“In view of the preparations being made for the

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  Modi's swearing-in preparations underway at Rashtrapati Bhavan

  India | May 22, 2014 21:13 IST

  New Delhi: Preparations are underway at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for May 26 swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the country's 15th Prime Minister which will be attended by heads of SAARC nations.Rashtrapati Bhavan sources said

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  Modi to take oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt, over 3,000 invitees

  India | May 21, 2014 7:58 IST

  New Delhi: The magestic forecourt of the historic Rashtrapati Bhavan is gearing up for a gala swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi next Monday as the 15th Prime Minister of the country in the presence of

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  PM to submit resignation to President Saturday

  India | May 16, 2014 14:55 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will address the nation Saturday morning before going to meet President Pranab Mukherjee to submit his resignation at noon, as the BJP-led NDA looks poised to come to power.After

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  India will see faster, more inclusive growth: President

  February 24, 2014 20:07 IST

  New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee said faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth is an “impending reality for India”.“As the number of middle-class consumers continues to swell, the market is likely to become more attractive for

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  Watch rare pictures of Rashtrapati Bhavan

  India | February 18, 2014 7:02 IST

  New Delhi: Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi is a beautiful colonial architectural structure, the home of the President of world's most populous democracy. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy. Its architect was Edwin

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  Rashtrapati Bhavan guest house ready to host after 19 years

  India | January 05, 2014 12:36 IST

  New Delhi: Believed to be last functional almost two decades ago, when former South African president Nelson Mandela stayed here, the 14-room guest wing of the Rashtrapati Bhavan has been renovated and is all set

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  Oscar Fernandes gets additional charge of Labour

  India | December 15, 2013 21:33 IST

  New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Oscar Fernandes was today given additional charge of Labour and Employment, a communique from Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Fernandes was given additional charge after Labour and Employment Minister

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  India, Japan share vision of a new Asia: President

  India | December 03, 2013 16:12 IST

  New Delhi: India and Japan share a vision of promoting peace and stability in building a new Asia, President Pranab Mukherjee said as he hosted visiting Emperor of Japan Akihito and Empress Michiko at a

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  President Pranab Mukherjee mingles with guests at Rashtrapati Bhavan reception

  India | August 15, 2013 23:21 IST

  New Delhi:  As grey clouds gathered in the sky in the evening -- but mercifully did not rain, the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan lawns Thursday saw President Pranab Mukherjee warmly greeting hundreds of guests, who included

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  Rashtrapati Bhavan nurturing the sports stars of tomorrow

  Other Sports | June 18, 2013 21:43 IST

  New Delhi, June 18: Vidya Sagar was a sports enthusiast and an avid tennis player in his youth. But financial crunch forced him to work as a gardener in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Years later, his daughter

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  Know how and where India celebrated its first Republic Day

  India | January 26, 2014 6:38 IST

  New Delhi: The historical Rajpath avenue has over time become synonymous with the Republic Day anniversary ceremony, but the boulevard that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay Chowk and India Gate was

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  Don't inconvenience public, hold functions at Rashtrapati Bhavan, says president

  India | October 09, 2012 23:43 IST

  New Delhi, Oct 9: Concerned by the inconvenience caused to the public when his convoy moves in the city, President Pranab Mukherjee has made it clear that all functions involving him should be organised at

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  Mulayam's visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan sparks off speculations

  National | September 22, 2012 21:31 IST

  New Delhi, Sep 22: Samajwadi Party President Mulayam Singh Yadav's visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend a cultural evening set off speculation of a “big development” but later came a cropper. Minutes after Yadav announced

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  A look inside Rashtrapati Bhavan

  National | July 25, 2012 12:34 IST

  New Delhi, July 24: Till 1950, the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill was called the Viceroy House, the residence of the then Governor General of newly independent India.  There are 340 rooms inside the palatial

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  Woman cop shifted from Rashtrapati Bhavan, protests

  India | July 18, 2012 22:21 IST

  New Delhi, Jul 18: Peeved at her being transfered from Rashtrapati Bhavan security, a woman Inspector today protested here and threatened to commit suicide.  The incident took place near Boat Club near India Gate at

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  PM calls on President

  National | July 13, 2012 15:11 IST

  New Delhi, July 13: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today called on President Pratibha Patil to discuss forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament and various other key issues.During half-an-hour long meeting, the two leaders discussed about the