Pranab Mukherjee

After demitting Rashtrapati Bhavan, Pranab Mukherjee to occupy heritage bungalow in Lutyens’ Delhi

After demitting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee's new residence will be 10, Rajaji Marg bungalow – an eight-room, two-storey villa.

Jul 24, 2017, 15:14 PM IST

Bonhomie marks farewell function for President Pranab Mukherjee

The farewell function by Parliamentarians for outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee in the Central Hall of Parliament was marked by bonhomie among leaders of various parties.

Jul 23, 2017, 23:50 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee a 'guru' who taught generations of MPs: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Sunday called outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee a 'guru'.

Jul 23, 2017, 22:56 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee's life after he leaves Rashtrapati Bhavan - A sneak peek

10 Rajaji Road, the new abode of outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee, is all ready to welcome its newest resident.

Jul 23, 2017, 20:44 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee gets nostalgic in farewell speech, says 'I leave with tinge of sadness and rainbow of memories'

Members of Parliament on Sunday bid adieu to outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee at a gala ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament.

Jul 23, 2017, 18:40 PM IST

10 Rajaji Road: A look into Pranab Mukherjee's new residence which previously hosted Kalam

The new abode of outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee, 10 Rajaji Road, is all set to welcome its newest resident. The eight-room, two-storey villa quite a change from the 340-room Rashtrapati Bhavan is no stranger to former Presidents, having previously hosted A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. 

Jul 23, 2017, 12:30 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to attend PM Modi's dinner for outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will be in Delhi in today to attend farewell dinner of outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee hosted by PM Narendra Modi.

Jul 22, 2017, 17:00 PM IST

Nitish to attend dinner hosted by PM Modi for outgoing President, likely to meet Sonia, Rahul

Nitish's meeting with Rahul comes days after Sonia spoke to the Bihar CM and to Lalu Prasad in an effort to prevent a collapse of the ruling coalition.
 

Jul 22, 2017, 13:15 PM IST

No intention to impose Hindi over any other language: Government

All languages are national languages, althought Hindi is the official language, said Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, who is in-charge of the Department of Official Languages in the central government.

Jul 21, 2017, 19:59 PM IST

Ram Nath Kovind vs Meira Kumar: India's next President to be named on Thursday; counting to begin at 11 am

Close to 99 percent voting was recorded for electing India's next president.

Jul 20, 2017, 00:16 AM IST

Varsities need to compete globally to become world-class: Pranab Mukherjee

Universities are required to compete globally for research-ranking to become world-class, President Pranab Mukherjee has said.

Jul 19, 2017, 19:12 PM IST

Presidential Election 2017: Counting of votes on July 20

Counting of the ballots cast in the July 17 Presidential Election will be taken up here on Thursday to decide the fate of two contenders -- the ruling NDA`s candidate Ram Nath Kovind, who has a clear edge, and the combined Opposition nominee Meira Kumar.

Jul 19, 2017, 18:03 PM IST

All set for election of next President Monday: Ram Nath Kovind has clear edge

The stage is all set for the election of the 14th President of India on Monday in a contest in which National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Ram Nath Kovind has a clear edge in the electoral college over the opposition nominee Meira Kumar.

Jul 16, 2017, 16:09 PM IST

Make students sensitive to local needs: President Pranab Mukherjee to universities

Emphasising on quality education, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday asked higher educational institutions to make students sensitive to local socio-economy needs.

Jul 12, 2017, 22:42 PM IST

Mukherjee inaugurates presidential retreat annexe in Dehradun

Mukherjee, who was on a day-long visit here, was received by Uttarakhand Governor K K Paul and Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat at the airport.

Jul 10, 2017, 23:38 PM IST

Day of GST implementation in J&K will be remembered: Mehbooba Mufti

Ahead of the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the state, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that the day would be "written in golden words."

Jul 07, 2017, 18:49 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee gives nod to order on GST in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir is the only state which is yet to implement the GST which was rolled out in rest of the country on July 1.

Jul 07, 2017, 11:29 AM IST

President gives assent, buffalo sport 'Kambala' now legal in Karnataka

Earlier in February, the Karnataka Government had passed an amendment bill in the state assembly to legalise the traditional buffalo race Kambala.

Jul 04, 2017, 00:37 AM IST

PM Modi gets emotional, compares Pranab Mukherjee with father figure

PM Modi gets emotional; says Pranab Da cared for me like a father While launching a book about President Pranab Mukhrjee on Sunday, PM Narendra Modi said that it was his privilege to work with the

Jul 03, 2017, 11:35 AM IST

KK Venugopal takes charge as 15th Attorney General of India

Senior lawyer in the Supreme Court of India and constitutional expert KK Venugopal on Monday formally took over as 15th Attorney General, replacing Mukul Rohatgi.

Jul 03, 2017, 11:30 AM IST