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Controversy over veterans' letter to President on 'politicisation of military'

Some veterans of Indian Armed Forces denied writing to President Ram Nath Kovind, day after reports of a purported letter to the Rashtrapati Bhavan on "politicisation of the military" went viral. Watch this video to know more.

Apr 12, 2019, 15:36 PM IST

5W1H: Amit Shah addresses a rally in Uttarakhand

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on Congress party in Uttarakhand

Feb 02, 2019, 16:50 PM IST

All-Women Assam Rifles contingent to march past Rajpath on Republic Day

This will be the first time that an all-women contingent from the Assam Rifles unit of the Indian Army will salute the President at Rajpath.

Jan 26, 2019, 09:02 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind Republic Day Speech

What President Ram Nath Kovind has to say on the occasion of Republic Day , Listen in!

Jan 25, 2019, 20:06 PM IST

After US backs Opposition leader, Venezuela breaks all diplomatic ties

The President`s announcement comes amid raging protests in the South American country, with protesters demanding fresh elections to be held.

Jan 24, 2019, 06:33 AM IST

Big News Stories: Watch top news stories of the hour

This segment of Zee News brings top news stories of the day. Watch this video to know the latest news hour of the hour.

Jan 21, 2019, 18:38 PM IST

5W1H: Retired Justice Kailash Gambhir writes to President over HC judges' elevation to SC

Retired judge of the Delhi High Court Justice Kailash Gambhir has written to President Ram Nath Kovind, objecting to the decision of a collegium that recommended the elevation of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dinesh Maheshwari to the Supreme Court.

Jan 16, 2019, 17:34 PM IST

Morning Breaking: President gives assent to bill providing 10% quota for general category

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday gave his assent to the bill providing 10 per cent reservation in jobs and educational institutions to the economically weaker sections in the general category

Jan 13, 2019, 08:30 AM IST

Maithripala Sirisena announces reconvening of Parliament on Nov 14

President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday announced reconvening of Parliament on November 14, which he had suspended two days after sacking Prime Minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe and replacing him with former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksha.

Nov 04, 2018, 23:45 PM IST

Three injured as Sri Lankan minister's guard opens fire, arrested

Amid the political crisis in Sri Lanka, three people were injured in Colombo after a security guard of parliamentarian Arjuna Ranatunga opened fire at a crowd.

Oct 28, 2018, 18:08 PM IST

Ousted Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe's security withdrawn by president Sirisena

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday withdrew the security of deposed prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who still claims to be the constitutionally-appointed premier despite being replaced by controversial strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Oct 27, 2018, 23:33 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi congratulates President Ram Nath Kovind on completing first year in office

President Kovind had taken over from Pranab Mukherjee on July 25, 2017.

Jul 25, 2018, 19:13 PM IST

Donald Trump mulls posthumously pardoning Boxer Muhammad Ali

US President Donald Trump said that he was considering posthumously pardoning the late boxer Muhammad Ali, who was convicted in 1967 after refusing military service in Vietnam.

Jun 09, 2018, 10:36 AM IST

Ahead of RSS event, a flashback to Pranab Mukherjee's last speech as President

Unlike his 2012 speech when he took over as President in which he made a passing reference, pluralism and tolerance dominated the 2017 address.
 

Jun 07, 2018, 09:41 AM IST

Ex-India player Madan Lal to compete against Rajat Sharma in DDCA elections

  Former India player Madan Lal has decided to compete against noted journalist Rajat Sharma for the post of president in the upcoming Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) elections on June 30.

May 20, 2018, 20:49 PM IST

Not from Smriti Irani? National Film Award winners write to President, may boycott

The artistes said they discussed the matter with Irani last evening and were promised a reply. 

May 03, 2018, 12:17 PM IST

Farmers across India need different solutions, says President

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday said farmers in different parts of the country need different solutions and that the quality of farm products should be of international standards.

Feb 15, 2018, 01:00 AM IST

Turkish helicopter shot down by Kurdish militia in Syria's Afrin - Erdogan

  A Turkish army helicopter was shot down by Syrian Kurdish YPG fighters near the north Syrian town of Afrin, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday, and the Turkish military said two soldiers on board the aircraft were killed.

Feb 11, 2018, 12:39 PM IST

Watch: President Kovind addresses Parliament at the start of Budget session

President Ram Nath Kovind's address at the start of Budget session.

Jan 29, 2018, 16:37 PM IST