Bengaluru cop stops President's convoy to make way for ambulance, wins applause
President Mukherjee was in Bengaluru over the weekend for the inauguration of the Green Line of Namma Metro.
Jun 20, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
Ram Nath Kovind chosen due to his qualities, not because he is a Dalit: Subramanian Swamy
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday averred that there is no better candidate than Ram Nath Kovind for the post of President.
Jun 20, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
Ram Nath Kovind quits as Bihar Governor
President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi to also discharge the function of Governor of Bihar until further notice.
Jun 20, 2017, 14:59 PM IST
NDA's Presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind quits as Bihar Governor
Ram Nath Kovind, who was nominated as NDA's presidential candidate on Monday, has resigned as the Governor of Bihar.
Jun 20, 2017, 14:49 PM IST
When Ram Nath Kovind was denied entry to presidential retreat in Shimla – Know about the incident
Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Shimla on May 28 and visited several places in and around the Himachal Pradesh capital.
Jun 20, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
Ending suspense, BJP picks Ram Nath Kovind as presidential nominee; 'surprised' Opposition to hold strategy meet on June 22
Ending days of suspense over incumbent Pranab Mukherjee's likely successor, the BJP on Monday named Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind as the NDA's presidential candidate – a move that baffled the Opposition parties, which accused the ruling party of taking a decision 'unilaterally'.
Jun 19, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Uddhav Thackeray declines Amit Shah's offer, says declare presidential candidate, then seek Shiv Sena support
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday is learnt to have told Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah that the party should first decide on a name for the presidential candidate and then seek support of its allies.
Jun 18, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
Venkaiah Naidu says BJP to announce presidential candidate name before June 23
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said that the name of the presidential candidate would be announced before June 23.
Jun 18, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee rejects two more mercy petitions before leaving office: Report
Pranab Mukherjee’s predecessor Pratibha Patil had accepted mercy pleas of 30 death row convicts.
Jun 17, 2017, 18:26 PM IST
NDA to announce presidential candidate by June 20: Sources
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA is likely to announce its candidate for the upcoming presidential elections on June 20, said an ANI report.
Jun 16, 2017, 20:57 PM IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat meets President Pranab over lunch at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Pranab Mukherjee invited Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat for lunch on Friday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Jun 16, 2017, 17:45 PM IST
BJP, Shiv Sena spar with each other ahead of Amit Shah-Uddhav Thackeray meet
In the past, the Shiv Sena had deviated from supporting NDA candidates on at least two occasions.
Jun 15, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
Presidential Election 2017: BJP may have its way after Assembly wins
The voting for the president's position is through a secret ballot, and party whip does not apply.
Jun 14, 2017, 23:16 PM IST
Six, including hubby-wife, file papers for presidential polls
The Patels have a dream. The couple from Mumbai, who filed their nomination papers for the presidential poll today, would like to share the two top Constitutional posts between them.
Jun 14, 2017, 21:23 PM IST
Opposition parties meet over Presidential polls, no name finalised as yet
The process of filing nominations for the July 17 presidential poll began on Wednesday with the Election Commission issuing a notification in this regard.
Jun 14, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
Presidential Election 2017: BJP to meet Sonia Gandhi on Friday
The process of filing nominations for the July 17 presidential poll began today with the Election Commission issuing a notification in this regard.
Jun 14, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
As Opposition parties meet to select candidate, EC issues notification for presidential election
The Election Commission on Wednesday issued notification for the presidential poll scheduled to be held on July 17.
Jun 14, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
Opposition parties to pick consensus presidential candidate in crucial meet today
Opposition parties to pick consensus presidential candidate in crucial meet today
Jun 14, 2017, 09:48 AM IST
Presidential polls: People's mandate is with us, says Venkaiah Naidu
On the backing of its numerical strength and widening political footprint, the BJP on Tuesday gave enough indications that it would pitch for its own choice for presidential candidate.
Jun 13, 2017, 23:38 PM IST
Presidential Elections 2017: BJP forms three-member panel to consult parties
The Presidential Election will be held on July 17.
Jun 12, 2017, 14:24 PM IST
