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BJP ministers to take up issue of Malda violence with President and Home Ministry

The BJP team comprising of 3 BJP Ministers was sent back from the Malda railway station and was not allowed to investigate.

Jan 11, 2016, 16:18 PM IST

Mexico captures fugitive drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman:president

Mexican authorities have recaptured fugitive drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, six months after his prison break.

Jan 09, 2016, 01:42 AM IST

President asks Governors to stick to Constitution

In his New Year message to the Governors through video conferencing from Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President also said they should respect the distinct authority and responsibility vested in each of the three organs of the State.

Jan 08, 2016, 21:12 PM IST

Battle lines drawn as Venezuela political crisis grows

The opposition laid claim to a big majority in the National Assembly state legislature which could empower it to force out Nicolas Maduro. 

Jan 08, 2016, 05:33 AM IST

Inculcate compassion, tolerance for harmony in society: President's message on New Year's eve

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday asked people to make a fresh beginning in the New Year and inculcate compassion and tolerance for building a peaceful and harmonious society. 

Dec 31, 2015, 14:21 PM IST

India should balance energy needs with environment: President

President Pranab Mukherjee said that open innovation was "most essential" for government entities which are tasked to serve the citizens.

Dec 17, 2015, 19:18 PM IST

Donald Trump calls to ban Muslims from entering US

Republican party's Presidential candidate Donald Trump calls for a ban on all Muslims from entering USA fuelling criticism.

Dec 08, 2015, 14:55 PM IST

Provide sound financial advice to military: Prez to IDAS officers

 President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday asked young Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officers to provide "sound" financial advice to the military establishment at a time when defence outlays were increasing.

Nov 10, 2015, 19:22 PM IST

RSS head Mohan Bhagwat to meet President Pranab Mukherjee today

RSS head Mohan Bhagwat will meet President Pranab Mukherjee today. The purpose of the visit remains unclear.

Nov 09, 2015, 16:03 PM IST

Protesting over wrong projection of nation's image: Madhur Bhandarkar

 Bollywood filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, who will be joining veteran actor Anupam Kher in the 'March for India' today, said it is a symbolic event and the protest is against the 'wrong projection' of the country's image.

Nov 07, 2015, 11:24 AM IST

Sonia Gandhi to meet President over issue of communal intolerance

Sonia Gandhi will meet President Pranab Mukherjee over communal intolerance.

Nov 02, 2015, 12:38 PM IST

Growing intolerance: Sonia, Rahul Gandhi to meet President to express concern

Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi are expected meet President Pranab Mukherjee this week to bring his attention towards growing intolerance in the country, sources said.

Nov 02, 2015, 00:16 AM IST

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-In the presence of the President, the Ravana was burnt on Delhi's Parade ground.
-Uddhav Thackeray says he is upset with the Dadri incident more than the spilling of ink on his face.

Oct 23, 2015, 09:25 AM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee concludes his three-nation visit on positive note

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said during his three-nation -Jordan, Palestine and Israel - visits he informed the leaderships of those countries on the initiatives of the Indian Government in various fields to explore possibilities of enhanced cooperation in bilateral, regional and international context.

Oct 16, 2015, 23:16 PM IST

India has always been at forefront in promoting Palestinian cause: Pranab Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee, who was on Tuesday conferred with the honorary doctorate by Al-Quds University at a ceremony held in Ramallah, said India's solidarity with the Palestinian people and its principled support to the Palestinian cause is rooted in our own freedom struggle.

Oct 13, 2015, 19:31 PM IST

Ignore provocative politicians, listen to Pranab Mukherjee: Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi in his Bihar rally, asked people to ignore those politicians who have been making news by giving controversial statements over the beef issue and Dadri incident, unnecessarily poli

Oct 09, 2015, 09:52 AM IST

President extend greetings on the eve of Eid-ul Zuha

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday extended greetings on the eve of Eid-ul-Zuha and hoped that the festival is celebrated by all communities and regions of India together as a "composite civilisation".

Sep 24, 2015, 16:57 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee greets Armenia on its Independence Day

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday greeted the people of Armenia on the occasion of their Independence Day.

Sep 20, 2015, 19:01 PM IST

Modi's dynamism appreciated abroad: President

 President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday greeted Narendra Modi on his birthday and said the prime minister`s dynamism has received wide appreciation abroad.

Sep 17, 2015, 15:32 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee greets people on Ganesh Chaturthi

 President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted people on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi and hoped that the occasion will reaffirm faith in all that is good, noble and virtuous.

Sep 16, 2015, 18:35 PM IST