Ram Nath Kovind: News
President Kovind's address opens Budget session 2018
The Budget session began with President Ram Nath Kovind's joint address to both houses of Parliament.
Late JP Nirala, Ashok Chakra awardee, helped kill six terrorists
On 69th Republic Day, prestigious gallantry awards were given to brave personnel of India's security forces.
ASEAN leaders diplomatic visit: India's "Act East" policy on display
In a bid to promote India's "Act East" policy, PM Narendra Modi is set to break another tradition. In an unprecedented event, all leaders and heads of state of 10 ASEAN countries will be chief guests at the Republic Day parade.
Netanyahu in India: Several MoUs expected to be inked
Israel's relationship with India is a "marriage made in heaven"; that India voted against recognition of Jerusalem as its capital doesn't change anything, PM Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Khattar-government spends Rs. 3.8L on 10 copies of Bhagavad Gita
Move over 2G and Coalgate, we have a new scam in making - the "Gita scam."
See Rashtrapati Bhavan beyond its main gate. Here's how
Rashtrapati Bhavan, the splendid residence of the Indian President, is now open to public.
President Kovind's vehicle to soon have number plates
Vehicles of President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu, and other constitutional authorities like Governors and Lieutenant-Governors will display registration-numbers and not the State Emblem of India, said government.
14 killed in massive fire at Mumbai's Kamala Mills
A massive fire at a rooftop restaurant in the Kamala Mills compound in Mumbai's Lower Parel area has left at least 14 people dead and several injured.
#DefenseDiaries: Indian Navy's submarine arm celebrates golden jubilee
On December 8, 2017, the Indian Navy's submarine arm celebrated its golden jubilee.
Amid executive-judiciary spar, Modi calls them 'part of same family'
On Constitution Day, friction between the executive and the judiciary once again came on display as Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad addressed "judicial overreach" while CJI Dipak Misra talked about the importance of following the "constitutional religion".
26/11 anniversary: President Kovind vows to make India safer
Today, India is remembering the horror of terrorism that descended upon us on 26 November 2008, commonly known as 26/11.
President approves amendment to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
A day after the Cabinet approved amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent for the law to go into force.
Passenger headed to funeral shouts at Alphons over flight delay
A video of a woman shouting at Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons at the Imphal airport has gone viral.
Bengaluru: Karnataka gears up for Vidhana Soudha's diamond jubilee
Karnataka is all set to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Vidhana Soudha on October 25th.
Gandhi Jayanti: President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes to Gandhiji
As the nation commemorates Mahatma Gandhi on his 148th birth anniversary, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu, PM Narendra Modi paid tributes to the "Father of the Nation" at Rajghat in Delhi.
President Ram Nath Kovind appoints new Governors for five states
President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed new Governors for Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Meghalaya.
Rajiv Mehrishi succeeds Shashi Kant Sharma as CAG
Following the completion of his term as Union Home Secretary on 30 August, Rajiv Mehrishi has taken over as India's Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), succeeding Shashi Kant Sharma who demitted office on 22 September.
MP govt orders teachers to dig holes for toilets
As part of PM Narendra Modi's birthday celebrations, the Centre observed September 17 as "Seva Diwas", a part of the 15-day "Swachhta hi Seva" campaign inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Farewell to IAF Marshal Arjan Singh with state funeral
The funeral of Arjan Singh, the only officer to hold the title of Marshal of the Indian Air Force, is being held in Delhi this morning.
Grand celebrations planned for Modi's birthday
PM Narendra Modi turns 67 today. The Centre plans to observe this day as "Seva Diwas" (Day of Service). Various activities have been planned for the "big day" including construction of toilets, voluntary work and sanitation drives.
Three Mumbai primary teachers among 350 national teacher awardees
Three primary school teachers from Mumbai would receive National Teachers Awards from President Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of Teacher's Day.
Mumbai: Versova man loses Rs. 1.45L in cyber credit-card fraud
Tahir Sheikh of Mumbai's Versova was duped of Rs. 1.45L in a cyber-fraud when his public sector bank credit-card was used on Indian and global portals by cyber-criminals.
Sohail Mahmood's appointment as Pak high commissioner makes India positive
Sohail Mahmood is set to take over as Pakistan's new high commissioner to India, a reason for positivity for New Delhi.
What are the roles and responsibilities of India's president?
India's presidency is different from those of other countries around the world.
Parliament Day 8: House rocked by Kovind's speech, missing Indians
The eight day of parliament was rocked by debates on Indians missing in Iraq, President Ram Nath Kovind's oath-taking speech and more.
Ram Nath Kovind sworn in as 14th Indian president
Ram Nath Kovind has been sworn in as the 14th Indian president today at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi.
PSEB Chairman Sanjay Kothari appointed as secretary to the president
IAS officer Sanjay Kothari of Haryana cadre has been appointed as the secretary to the president.
Here's what President-elect Ram Nath Kovind's village hopes for
Paraunkh village sits as a dot in UP's Kanpur district but not anymore. This small village is now clearly visible as it belongs to none other than our President-elect Ram Nath Kovind.
Kovind vs Kumar: Counting underway to decide India's next president
Counting of votes in the presidential election started today at 11am, three days after polling was held to decide India's next President.
Meira Kumar asks leaders to listen to 'voice of conscience'
The joint Presidential nominee, Meira Kumar appealed to the electoral college and asked them to "heed the inner voice of conscience" when voting for the post of President.
Presidential elections: Opposition is still alive and kicking
NDA's move to announce Dalit candidate Ram Nath Kovind as their candidate seems to be disintegrating the opposition, with those including Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, declaring his support for Kovind.
Mumbai to get its first cable rail-bridge
Mumbai could get its first cable-stayed rail overbridge (ROB) which will touch down at Dr E Moses Road near the Mahalaxmi race-course.
Presidential election: Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is BJP candidate
In a rather unexpected move, the BJP has chosen Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind as their candidate for the upcoming Presidential election.