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PM Modi likely to reply to President's address in Lok Sabha on Feb 10

PM Modi had delivered his reply to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Monday where he appealed to the protesting farmers to withdraw their over two-month-long stir

PM Modi in RS Highlights: 'In touch with farmers, no strain in relations'

PM Modi Rajya Sabha speech: Discussion on the matters referred to in the President's Address takes place on a motion of thanks moved by a member and seconded by another member

Worried about Uttarakhand floods, praying for people's safety: Prez Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said he was deeply worried about the massive glacier burst at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district and prayed for the wellbeing and safety of people. In a tweet, Kovind also said he was confident that rescue and relief operations on ground are progressing well. "Deeply worried about the glacier burst near Joshimath, Uttarakhand, that caused destruction in the region. Praying for wellbeing and safety of people. Am confident that rescue and relief operations on ground are progressing well," he tweeted. A part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, leading to a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river and causing large-scale devastation in the upper reaches of the ecologically fragile Himalayas. Over 150 labourers working at a power project in Tapovan-Reni are feared dead, an Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) spokesperson said while quoting the project-in charge. Three bodies were recovere

LIVE: Uttarakhand glacier burst leaves 7 dead, 125 missing; rescue ops on

There is no danger of floods in the downstream areas as the water level has been contained.

Healthcare delivery poised to undergo a change at all stages: Prez Kovind

The health sector's evolution calls for active involvement and participation of all stakeholders and use of innovation to bridge intent and execution,President Kovind said on Sunday

President Kovind to visit Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh from Feb 4-7

President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh from February 4 to 7, according to an official communique issued on Wednesday.

FM Sitharaman meets President Kovind ahead of Union budget presentation

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team met President Ram Nath Kovind before presenting her third budget on Monday.She was accompanied by her deputy Anurag Thakur and other officials of the Finance Ministry."Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS Finance & Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur, and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, called on President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting the Union Budget 2021-22," the President tweeted.With the Union Budget 2021-22 set to be delivered in paperless form for the first time, Sitharaman replaced the Swadeshi 'bahi khata' and switched to a tablet.Dressed in a red and cream colour saree, accompanied by Thakur and other officials from her ministry at North Block, the Finance Minister was seen carrying a tablet kept inside a red coloured cover with a golden coloured national emblem embossed on it.For the first time ever, the Budget will be paperless this year due to COVID. It will be available for all as .

President Ram Nath Kovind defends new farm laws, condemns R-Day violence

Some opposition MPs were heard raising slogans in the Central Hall's gallery.

Farm laws on hold; tricolour insulted during farmers' protest: Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday strongly defended the three contentious agri laws that have sparked intense protests from a section of farmers

Tricolour's insult during farmers' protest very unfortunate, says President

The govt's prompt response helped save millions amid the coronavirus pandemic, President Ram Nath Kovind said while addressing a joint session of Parliament on Day 1 of the Budget session

Agri policy needs to focus on small and marginal farmers: President

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said the need of the hour in Indian agriculture sector is to focus on small and marginal farmers

Opposition parties boycotting President's address 'unfortunate': BJP

BJP said the constitutional head of the country is above political differences

Extra forces deployed at LAC to protect India's sovereignty, says Kovind

President Kovind condoled the sacrifice of 20 jawans in a clash at the Galwan Valley

Budget session: President Kovind condemns violence on Republic Day

He also noted that the new agri laws have immediately benefited 10 crore small farmers

Covid-19: President lauds Centre for timely decision, saving lakhs of lives

President Kovind, in his address to a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament, paid tribute to those who succumbed due to the virus

BJP slams Oppn for decision to boycott President's address to Parliament

Slamming opposition parties for their decision to boycott the President's address to Parliament, the BJP on Thursday accused them of "constitutional and moral bankruptcy".

Reconsider decision to boycott Prez's address to Parliament: Joshi to Oppn

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday urged them to reconsider their decision.

In pictures: Republic Day Celebrations across the nation

India's 72nd Republic Day celebrations began with PM Modi paying homage to war heroes at National War Memorial

Republic Day LIVE: Military might, cultural diversity on display at parade

India's 72nd Republic Day celebrations began with PM Modi paying homage to war heroes at National War Memorial. Catch LIVE updates on the Republic Day of India 2021 parade and celebrations.

Economy has regained dynamism, showing faster recovery: President Kovind

Kovind's remarks came amid the nearly nine-month-long military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh and the deadlock between the Centre and the farmer unions over the farm laws enacted in September.