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Rajnath Singh releases selected speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the third volume of the selected speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind titled 'Loktantra Ke Swar' and 'The Republican Ethic' at a function here

Indian cinema has lost a legend: Prez Kovind on Soumitra Chatterjee's death

President Ram Nath Kovind said the Indian cinema has lost one of its legends with the passing of iconic Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who made an immense contribution to the craft of acting

Digital news portals, OTT platforms like Netflix now under govt regulation

The notification issued by the government comes after the SC issued a notice seeking regulation of OTT platforms like Netflix and Hotstar

15th FC submits report to President, keeps tax devolution to states at 41%

Report, submitted on Monday, addresses fears of southern states on population criteria

Discussion on report over, FinCom set to present it to President on Nov 9

The report will be tabled in Parliament by the union finance minister along with an action taken report of the government

Nation lost a stalwart leader: President on Keshubhai Patel's death

Conveying his condolence to the kin of former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said the nation has lost a stalwart leader

DU a centre of controversies due to failed policies of centre: Sisodia

Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia's criticism comes following the suspension of Delhi University's vice-chancellor over alleged administrative lapses

Covid-19 has underscored need for greater global cooperation: Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday said the coronavirus pandemic has underscored the need for greater global cooperation to ensure collective health and economic well-being of people

President Kovind wishes Donald, Melania Trump speedy recovery from Covid

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday wished US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump a speedy recovery after they tested positive for coronavirus

Prez Kovind, PM Modi pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, on his 151st birth anniversary at Rajghat here. They also paid homage to former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary at Vijay Ghat. Modi in his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi said there is much to learn from his life and thoughts. May Bapu's ideals keep guiding us in creating a prosperous and compassionate India, he said. President Kovind was accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as they paid tributes at Shastri's memorial at Vijay Ghat. An interfaith prayer was held and Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajans "Vaishanv Jan To" and "Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram" were rendered as dignitaries paid homage at his memorial at Rajghat. Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Gajendra Singh Shekahawt, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad were among others who paid homage to the father of the nation at Rajghat.

President Ram Nath Kovind turns 75; VP Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi greet him

President Ram Nath Kovind turned 75 on Thursday, with Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi among others wishing him good health and long life on his birthday

Disband expert committee to study Indian culture: 32 MPs to President

The expert committee was set up to study the origin and evolution of Indian culture dating back to 12,000 years

Ghulam Nabi Azad to meet Prez over farm Bills, suspension of MPs: Report

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad will meet President Ram Nath Kovind at 5 pm on Wednesday over the farm Bills and the suspension of the eight MPs, sources said

Opposition MPs urge President to not grant assent to Agriculture Bills

At least 20 opposition MPs wrote to President, urging him not to grant assent to the controversial Agriculture Bills, alleging that the way they were passed without any debate was murder of democracy

NEP will help regain India's glory as great centre of learning: President

President Ram Nath Kovind said that the effective implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 would help India to regain its glory as a great centre of learning.

Opposition leaders to meet President Kovind over Delhi violence case: CPI

Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja on Thursday said he along with other opposition leaders of various parties will meet President Ram Nath Kovind today, on the issue of Delhi violence case and submit a memorandum regarding the investigation conducted by the police on Delhi violence and termed it as 'deep conspiracy'."Congress leader Ahmed Patel, Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Kanimozhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha to meet the President Ram Nath Kovind today on the issue of Delhi riots and the role of police," said CPI MP D Raja."We have represented to the President that a proper & fair investigation has to be done. The Delhi riots are being linked with the CAA protests. Politicians, activists, economists, the general public & students are being targetted," Kanimozhi said.Congress leader Ahmed Patel said, "People who are working to explain the right thing to the public are .

Centre, States will have to increase investment in research: Prez Kovind

The Centre and State governments will have to increase investment in research and innovation, said President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday

Beyond taunting China: Does India have a bigger plan for Tibet?

The irony of facing Tibetans-in-exile in border tussle with India may not be lost on Beijing. Does the deployment of SFF against PLA signal a shift in India's Tibet policy? Bharat Bhushan explores

President Ram Nath Kovind extends Onam greetings to the nation

President Ram Nath Kovind extended greetings on occasion of Onam calling it a symbol of our rich cultural heritage and an expression of our gratitude to Mother Nature at the arrival of the new crop

In pics: Full list of National Sports Awards 2020 winners

In a first, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and other sports award were conferred virtually by President Ram Nath Kovind