Abu Dhabi Crown Prince was the chief guest at 68th Republic Day – All about it
Since the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi was the Chief Guest at the function, a 149-member marching contingent from UAE was given the honour to lead the parade.
Jan 26, 2017, 16:56 PM IST
Demonetisation effect temporary, will make economy more transparent in the long run: President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said demonetisation may have led to "temporary" slowdown in economy but it will bring more transparency in the system.
Jan 25, 2017, 19:54 PM IST
India has always celebrated ‘argumentative’ Indian, not ‘intolerant’ one, says President; advocates electoral reforms
Addressing the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Pranab Mukherjee paid tribute to soldiers.
Jan 25, 2017, 19:09 PM IST
Rashtrapati Bhavan unhappy at President's photos appearing in Congress hoardings
The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday took strong exception to President Pranab Mukherjee's photographs appearing in some Congress hoardings in poll-bound Punjab and wrote to Election Commission to ensure that neutrality of his office "is not breached in any manner".
Jan 22, 2017, 00:30 AM IST
Improve quality of education, not just increase number of institutions: President to West Bengal
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday asked the West Bengal government to focus on providing quality education environment and not just aim at increasing the number of educational institutions.
Jan 20, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
Arun Jaitley skips Bengal Global Business event
In a setback to the 3rd edition of the Bengal Global Business Summit, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley did not attend the event today amid not-so-good current political relationship between the state and the Centre.
Jan 20, 2017, 13:09 PM IST
Constructive debate must to make Parliamentary democracy solid: President ahead of Budget session
Just days ahead of Budget session, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said "concrete decisions" must be taken after constructive debate to make Parliamentary democracy "solid", even as he expressed concern over "growing intolerance".
Jan 19, 2017, 22:14 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee unveils Netaji's restored Audi car
Netaji had used 'Audi Wanderer W24' to escape from his Elgin Road residence to Gomoh railway station in Jharkhand to catch a train to Delhi.
Jan 18, 2017, 21:35 PM IST
Educational institutions should also churn out good human beings: President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said educational institutions set up by local people in a small place like Jhalda, a Naxal-affected area, have potential to grow like the renowned Presidency College and the Hindu School.
Jan 18, 2017, 19:22 PM IST
Netaji's 'great escape' car restored, President Pranab Mukherjee to unveil on Wednesday
The German Wanderer sedan of 1937 make has been restored to its 1941 look by automobile giant Audi and is now in excellent running condition, Krishna Bose said.
Jan 17, 2017, 21:49 PM IST
President offers condolences on Bihar tragedy
President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday condoled the boat tragedy in Patna that left 25 persons dead.
Jan 15, 2017, 14:25 PM IST
Demonetization, while fighting corruption, may lead to temporary slowdown of economy: President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday that demonetization may lead to temporary slowdown of the economy.
Jan 05, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
Jagdish Singh Khehar sworn in as 44th Chief Justice of India
Justice Khehar, 64, will be the first Chief Justice from the Sikh community.
Jan 04, 2017, 10:56 AM IST
Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar sworn in as Chief Justice of India
Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar was sworn-in as the next Chief Justice of India on Wednesday.
Jan 04, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
SC trashes plea against elevation of Justice Khehar as CJI
Justice Khehar will assume the office of the CJI tomorrow as the tenure of incumbent Justice TS Thakur ends today.
Jan 03, 2017, 16:56 PM IST
Let's unite to build an India of our dreams: President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday urged the nation to build an India of its dreams and pledge to make the country clean and pollution free.
Dec 31, 2016, 14:28 PM IST
President accepts Najeeb Jung's resignation, appoints Anil Baijal as new Delhi LG
Anil Baijal`s appointment comes a week after Najeeb Jung suddenly resigned on December 22, taking everyone by surprise.
Dec 29, 2016, 12:38 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee accepts Najeeb Jung's resignation; Anil Baijal to be Delhi's new Lieutenant Governor?
Former home secretary Anil Baijal may be appointed the new Delhi Lieutenant Governor.
Dec 28, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan shares gems of wisdom after getting honoured with a doctorate in Hyderabad!
Shah Rukh Khan shares gems of wisdom after being honoured by Maulana Azad National Urdu University in Hyderabad!
Dec 26, 2016, 20:19 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan honoured with a doctorate in Hyderabad, remembers mother!
Shah Rukh Khan honoured with a doctorate in Hyderabad!
Dec 26, 2016, 14:55 PM IST
