Pranab Mukherjee

Delhi Congress leaders urge President for action against AAP govt

A delegation of Delhi Congress leaders on Thrusday met President Pranab Mukherjee to urge him for action on the Shunglu Committee report on the workings of the AAP government in Delhi.

Apr 13, 2017, 23:23 PM IST

Shunglu Committee report: Congressmen meet President, seek FIR against AAP government

Delhi Congress leaders on Thursday met President Pranab Mukherjee and sought his intervention to register an FIR against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over corruption allegations by Shunglu Committee.

Apr 13, 2017, 19:42 PM IST

Discussed religious conversions, EVM row with President: DMK

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which was part of the delegation that met President Pranab Mukherjee yesterday.

Apr 13, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

GST inches closer to July rollout: President Pranab Mukherjee clears 4 supporting bills

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday gave assent to four supporting legislations related to Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Apr 13, 2017, 14:21 PM IST

After Election Commission, Opposition leaders meet President on EVM issue

Opposition leaders, including Congress President Sonia Gandhi, on Wednesday met President Pranab Mukherjee on the EVM issue and raised concern over what they dubbed as an "environment of fear and insecurity" in the country.

Apr 12, 2017, 16:53 PM IST

13 Opposition parties meet President, seek his intervention to 'uphold rule of law in the country'

“There is a sense of insecurity prevailing in the country; voices of dissent are being muzzled.”

Apr 12, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

EVM row: Joint delegation of Opposition to meet President today

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Apr 12, 2017, 12:14 PM IST

Lucky Grahak draw: Central Bank of India customer wins Rs 1 crore

President Pranab Mukherjee picked up the lucky winners from the 100th draw of lots under digital payments promotion schemes at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Apr 09, 2017, 19:15 PM IST

FM Arun Jaitley gets President's pat for finishing Budget process by Mar 31

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today received a pat from President Pranab Mukherjee for completing the budget exercise by March 31 and not seeking a the Vote on Account, which happened for the first time in many years.

Apr 09, 2017, 17:12 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee to attend Satyagrah centenary event in Patna on Apr 17

President Pranab Mukherjee will attend Mahatma Gandhi's Champaran Satyagrah's centenary celebrations later this month in Patna, where a host of events have been lined up to mark 100 years of the historic movement.

Apr 09, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Narendra Modi greet nation on Mahavir Jayanti

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

Apr 09, 2017, 10:51 AM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee calls for strong electoral reforms, more parliamentary seats

President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday called for strong electoral reforms to strengthen the democratic structure and said it is time to look at legal provisions for increasing the number of parliamentary seats.

Apr 09, 2017, 00:35 AM IST

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina embarks on her four-day India visit

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today embarked on a four-day visit to India which will see signing of at least 25 bilateral agreements including in key areas of civil nuclear cooperation and defence.

Apr 07, 2017, 10:47 AM IST

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina embarks on four-day India visit

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday embarked on a four-day visit to India which will see signing of at least 25 bilateral agreements including in key areas of civil nuclear cooperation and defence.

Apr 07, 2017, 10:19 AM IST

Shocked, saddened by attack on St Petersburg metro: President Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee today offered his condolences to the Russian government over deaths of people in the blast in St. Petersburg in Russia.

Apr 04, 2017, 10:52 AM IST

India observes Ram Navami with festive fervour

The Holy festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated across the country on Tuesday. It is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama and falls on the ninth day of Navratri.

Apr 04, 2017, 09:44 AM IST

Will talk to PM for revival of Vikramshila University: President

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that he will talk to the Prime Minister for revival of ancient Vikramshila University.

Apr 03, 2017, 13:54 PM IST

Malaysian PM Najib Razak calls on President, Vice President

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is on a six-day visit to India, met President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday.

Apr 01, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

Finance Bill gets presidential assent, takes effect from today

President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to the Finance Bill 2017 to give effect to provisions like bar on cash transactions above Rs 2 lakh and compulsory quoting of Aadhaar for filing tax returns.

Apr 01, 2017, 16:39 PM IST

Malaysian PM Najib Razak meets President, VP

New Delhi: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is on a six-day visit to India, met President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari today.

Apr 01, 2017, 13:17 PM IST