Former President Pranab Mukherjee tests COVID-19 positive; Ashok Gehlot, Piyush Goyal wish him speedy recovery
The 84-year-old asked those who came in contact with him in the last week to get tested as a precaution
Restructuring Indian Armed Forces: Proposed changes to peacekeeping missions, promotions and healthcare defy logic
As the situation on the border remains tense, it seems the government is making no effort to give the uniform its due
Government plans mega event in Delhi to mark first anniversary of GST on 1 July
The Government is planning a mega event to mark first anniversary of GST roll out on 1 July with participation of industry chambers, traders, and tax officials, besides, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal
Pranab Mukherjee to attend RSS event: Ex-president's openness to differing viewpoints is making liberals uneasy
It is ironic to see sections of those who preach on "tolerance" displaying intolerance on Pranab Mukherjee’s acceptance of Mohan Bhagwat’s invitation.
Narendra Modi is leader of leaders on Facebook: Real world or virtual, it's his credibility that adds magic to his message
Speaking at his farewell function on 23 July, 2017, President Pranab Mukherjee said: "With passion and energy, he is driving transformational changes in the country. I will carry with me fond memories of our association and his warm and courteous behaviour”. The man he was speaking about is Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ensure employment creation with special focus on rural unemployed, says Pranab Mukherjee
Mukherjee said recent figures suggest a "marked improvement" in the reduction of unemployment ratio in urban areas but the rural areas continue to face troubles
Ram Nath Kovind to be sworn-in as president: A step-by-step account of the upcoming ceremony
Here is how the entire swearing-in ceremony of the President of India will take place.
Full text of Pranab Mukherjee's farewell address to India: President stresses on pluralism and tolerance
Kovind will take oath as India's 14th President on Tuesday at a ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament.
Monsoon Session of Parliament: Speaker Sumitra Mahajan says conduct of Congress MPs let her 'deeply hurt'
Mahajan's comments came shortly after she suspended six Congress MPs from the House for five days for their "highly unbecoming" conduct during protests over the lynching issue that "undermined the Chair's dignity".
Raag Desh: Tigmanshu Dhulia's upcoming film will have special screening for the President
After getting the honour of launching its trailer in Parliament, Tigmanshu Dhulia's film Raag Desh to have a special screening for outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee.
Pranab Mukherjee hands over gas connection to women as free LPG scheme meets half target
10 women from the President's hometown Jangipur as well as Raghunath Ganj and Murshidabad were handed over free gas connections at a ceremony
President Pranab Mukherjee to visit Dehradun today
President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Dehradun on Monday to inaugurate the annexe of Ashiana, the presidential retreat.
GST rollout in Jammu and Kashmir: Bill passed in Assembly amid Opposition boycott after President nod
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Friday passed the state GST Bill 2017 amidst opposition boycott, making it the last state to join GST.
West Bengal communal riots: Guv Tripathi writes to Pranab, says he never 'humiliated' or 'threatened' Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata: West Bengal governor KN Tripathi wrote to President Pranab Mukherjee giving details about the phone conversation between him and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in context of the communal riots in Baduria in North 24 Parganas district.
GST is only one reform; Narendra Modi should cut the hype and follow up with more steps
There is a pressing need for political parties to approach the GST roll-out in a constructive manner, rather than fighting it out in the street
President Pranab Mukherjee condemns mob lynchings, calls it 'irrational, uncontrollable'
Pranab Mukherjee also said that vigilance on the part of citizens, intellectuals and media can act as the biggest deterrent to the forces of darkness and backwardness.
GST from 1 July: Govt to rehearse launch ceremony in Parliament tomorrow
The rehearsal, scheduled to be held at 10 PM, may be supervised by either Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar, his deputies Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and S S Ahluwalia, or Secretary Rajiv Yadav, official sources said today.
GST rollout from 1 July: All states except Jammu & Kashmir pass state legislation
While Kerala and West Bengal have issued an ordinance to approve the SGST Act, all other states and UTs have passed it in their respective legislative assemblies.
International Yoga Day 2017: Pranab Mukherjee praises initiative, says yoga provides physical, mental well-being
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a mass yoga demonstration in New Delhi on Wednesday and said yoga was a holistic approach to physical and mental health.
Bengaluru traffic cops allow ambulance before President Pranab Mukherjee's convoy, rewarded
Bengaluru: Two city traffic policemen have won fulsome praise and reward from their department for quick thinking in allowing an ambulance ahead of President Pranab Mukherjee's convoy during his recent visit.