MK Stalin likely to visit Delhi
DMK Working President MK Stalin is likely to visit New Delhi to meet President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh to appraise them of the political situation in Tamil Nadu.
Feb 07, 2017, 11:10 AM IST
President's speech ignores prime issues facing India: Trinamool Congress
Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Monday compared President Pranab Mukherjee`s address to Parliament to the Om Puri movie `Ardh Satya`, saying it ignored half the issues confronting the country.
Feb 06, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Iconic Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan is now open for public from today - All details here
The iconic Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for the public from Sunday.
Feb 05, 2017, 09:39 AM IST
Union Budget 2017: Rajya Sabha to take up Motion of Thanks on President 's speech
The Rajya Sabha will today take up the Motion of thanks on President Pranab Mukherjee`s address to the joint sitting of the Parliament.
Feb 02, 2017, 12:28 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee's address 'best speech' covering government policies, says PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described President Pranab Mukherjee's address to the joint session of Parliament as "best speech" describing government policies, informed sources said.
Feb 01, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
Surgical strikes at terrorist launch pads fitting reply to repeated incursions: President
The surgical strikes by India at several terrorist launch pads along the Line of Control to prevent infiltration from Pakistan was a "fitting reply" to the repeated incursions on its territorial sovereignty, President Pranab Mukherjee said today.
Jan 31, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi inquires about ex-minister E Ahamed's health
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inquired about the health of former minister of state for external affairs and Indian Union Muslim League MPE.
Jan 31, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee lauds PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar's performances at Rio Olympics
Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament on Tuesday ahead of the budget session, Pranab Mukherjee lauded the strength of India's women,
Jan 31, 2017, 13:42 PM IST
E Ahamed suffers cardiac arrest and collapses in Parliament; condition critical
The Indian Union Muslim League president has served as MoS for external affairs in the Manmohan Singh administration.
Jan 31, 2017, 12:39 PM IST
Government has taken several initiatives to give healthcare to all: President Pranab Mukherjee
The president said Mission Indradhanush, an immunisation programme, is one of them which has so far helped 55 lakh children get immunised against several diseases.
Jan 31, 2017, 12:03 PM IST
Budget session of Parliament: Over Rs two lakh crore sanctioned under Mudra scheme, says President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the government has provided over Rs two lakh crore through 5.6 crore loans sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.
Jan 31, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Budget session of Parliament 2017 historic: President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the Budget Session of Parliament was historic as it heralded the advancement of the budget cycle as also the merger of the railway budget with general budget.
Jan 31, 2017, 11:27 AM IST
Samajwadi Party pins hope on Centre to ensure EC's directions are followed
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to postpone the Union Budget till the Assembly Elections.
Jan 31, 2017, 11:09 AM IST
Budget Session of Parliament 2017: Demonetisation decision to fight black money and corruption, says President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the Budget Session of Parliament was historic as it heralded the advancement of the budget cycle as also the merger of the railway budget with general budget.
Jan 31, 2017, 10:23 AM IST
Budget Session 2017: Centre convenes all-party meet today, Trinamool to skip
The government has convened an all-party meeting on Monday ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament to seek opposition's support for the smooth conduct of proceedings in both the Houses.
Jan 30, 2017, 09:07 AM IST
Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk - Watch video
Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions rent the air as Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in Delhi.
Jan 29, 2017, 23:39 PM IST
Beating Retreat regales crowd as President takes last buggy ride
The ceremonial event at the Vijay Chowk this year saw 16 military bands, 16 pipes and drums bands from regimental centres and battalions enthralling the crowd.
Jan 29, 2017, 21:09 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee launches Pulse Polio Programme
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday launched the Pulse Polio Programme for 2017 under which about 17 crore children of less than five years age will be immunised.
Jan 28, 2017, 20:49 PM IST
Nalanda University gets new vice-chancellor
Vijay Pandurang Bhatkar, a technocrat who is considered the father of the Indian Supercomputer, has been appointed the new Vice-Chancellor of Nalanda University, Rajgir, in Bihar.
Jan 28, 2017, 13:25 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee accepts resignation of Meghalaya Governor, accused of `turning Raj Bhavan into Young Ladies' Club`
On Wednesday, employees of the Raj Bhavan in Shillong sent a five-page letter to the PMO and Rashtrapati Bhavan to demand a recall of Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan.
Jan 27, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
