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Vajpayee widely accepted leader across political spectrum: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated a portrait of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary on Sunday at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations here

President's speech encapsulates the spirit of 1.3 bn Indians: PM Modi

"Insightful speech by Rashtrapati Ji. His remarks encapsulate the spirit of 130 crore Indians and highlight the path ahead to build a strong, prosperous and united nation," Modi tweeted

India capable of giving befitting response to maintain peace: Prez Kovind

In his address to the nation on the eve of the 74th Independence Day, President Kovind also spoke about the 'Aatmanirbhar' initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

President Kovind honours 202 freedom fighters on Quit India Day anniversary

President Ram Nath Kovind honoured 202 freedom fighters across the country on Sunday on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of Quit India Day, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Every year, the president hosts an "At Home" reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on the anniversary of the Quit India Movement to honour freedom fighters, the statement said. This year, the "At Home" reception could not be organised in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, it added. "Therefore, state/UT governments have been requested to honour and felicitate freedom fighters with a shawl and angavastram by District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Sub Divisional Magistrate at their homes on behalf of the President," the statement said. The Rashtrapati Bhavan has provided the "angavastram" and shawls to the states and Union territories through their resident commissioners, it said. The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, demanding an end to the British r

Air India plane tragedy: President, PM express grief, condole loss of lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and enquired about the situation

Ram Temple bhoomi pujan defines India's spirit of social harmony: Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind said on Wednesday that laying of the foundation stone of Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya defines India's spirit of social harmony and people's zeal.

Take pledge to stand for honour, dignity of women: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday greeted citizens on the eve of Raksha Bandhan

In pics: Prez flags off Red Cross relief material for Assam, Bihar and UP

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday flagged off nine trucks carrying Red Cross relief supplies for the flood and Covid-affected people of Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh from Rashtrapati Bhavan

Enhancing global cooperation needed to effectively tackle Covid-19: Prez

Asserting that India was at the forefront of the ongoing international efforts to defeat coronavirus, Prez Kovind said enhancing global cooperation to effectively tackle pandemic was need of the hour

PM Modi briefs President Kovind on various issues: Rashtrapati Bhavan

The meeting comes after the Prime Minister had visited Leh earlier this week and addressed soldiers following the June 15 clashes

Petrol, diesel price hikes: Cong to submit memorandums to President Kovind

Congress will hold a nationwide agitation on Monday against the rising prices of petrol and diesel and its MPs, MLAs and leaders will submit memorandums to the President demanding a rollback of hikes

Nation will always remember exemplary courage, sacrifice of soldiers: Prez

As many as 20 Army personnel, including a Colonel, were killed in the violent clash between the Chinese and Indian armies on Monday night

Envoys of 7 nations present credentials to Prez Kovind via video conference

This was the first time in the history of Rashtrapati Bhavan that credentials were presented through the digital medium.

President Kovind to forgo 30% salary, defer limousine purchase

The president's travel will be cut down. He will use technology to reach out to people

Covid-19 reminder of interconnected nature of world: Modi to Chinese PM

President Ram Nath Kovind, in a letter to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, conveyed warm greetings, felicitations and good wishes to the government and the people of China

Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to Rajya Sabha sets bad precedent: Ex-IAS officer

In a letter to Kovind, Sarma conveyed his deep concern over the nomination.

Nirbhaya convicts' families seek permission for euthanasia from President

The families said that there are no sins that cannot be forgiven

Women's day: PM Modi to interact with Nari Shakti awardees on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with "Nari Shakti" awardees and his Twitter account will be handled by women achievers to mark International Women's Day on Sunday, the Prime Minister's Office has said. The interaction will take place after President Ram Nath Kovind gives away the "Nari Shakti" awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday morning. "Prime Minister's Twitter account would be handled by women achievers tomorrow on the occasion of International Women's Day," the statement said on Saturday. The "Nari Shakti" awards are given annually to individuals, groups, institutions in recognition of their exceptional work towards the cause of women empowerment, especially for vulnerable and marginalised women. Modi had on Tuesday said he would be handing over his accounts on various social media platforms to women who inspire. "This Women's Day (March 8), I will give away my social media accounts to women whose life & work inspire us. This will help them ignite motivation

Delhi govt recommends rejecting mercy plea of one of Nirbhaya convicts

Sources said that the Delhi government made the recommendation just a few minutes after it received the mercy petition from the Union Home Ministry

Nirbhaya case: Home Ministry receives mercy petition of convict Pawan Gupta

The ministry will forward the petition to President Ram Nath Kovind for his consideration and decision