President of India

PM Narendra Modi planning to nominate Amitabh Bachchan for next President of India?

In a major revelation, politician Amar Singh has said that he got to know that 'PM Narendra Modi is planning to propose Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's name for the next President of India'.

Mar 30, 2016, 16:41 PM IST

President, PM Modi greet nation on occasion of Easter

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Easter.

Mar 27, 2016, 09:28 AM IST

Safety of women 'sacred duty of society as a whole': President

The rights of women to equal opportunities and a dignified life must be respected and the nation has a collective responsibility for creating the ecosystem to ensure their safety and dignity in society, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Monday.

Mar 07, 2016, 17:41 PM IST

Save educational institutions from scholarship of abuse, hate, discord: IIT-Madras faculty to President

Wading into the JNU row, a group of IIT-Madras faculty has expressed concern on institutions of higher learning being converted into "war zones", saying that calling for the country's "dismemberment and ruin" in the name of dissent is not acceptable.

Feb 23, 2016, 18:27 PM IST

Incumbent on us to maintain sanctity of constitution: President

The Indian constitution is an enduring document that reflects our aspirations and it is incumbent on those holding constitutional positions to maintain the sanctity of this sacred text, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday.

Feb 09, 2016, 23:10 PM IST

India shows Naval prowess at International Fleet Review – See pics

The main event of IFR 2016 will be held on Saturday when President Pranab Mukherjee will review the International Fleet.

Feb 04, 2016, 20:30 PM IST

Jamia suspends professor​ who wrote to President alleging irregularities

Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended a professor, who had sent a representation to President Pranab Mukherjee alleging irregularities in the university's functioning, on account of "misconduct".

Feb 03, 2016, 20:53 PM IST

Coast Guard has lived up to its motto: President

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his greetings to all ranks of the Indian Coast Guard on the force's 39th anniversary, commending them for living up to its motto "We Protect".

Jan 31, 2016, 21:03 PM IST

Never aspired for becoming PM; shell-shocked at ouster from Rajiv cabinet: President Pranab Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee has sought to scotch long-standing speculation about his aspiring to become interim Prime Minister after Indira Gandhi's assassination.

Jan 28, 2016, 21:49 PM IST

Do you think I can manage as PM: Rajiv had asked after Indira Gandhi's death

Pranab Mukherjee in the second volume of his memoir has talked about Babri Masjid demolition and Operation Bluestar amongst other things.

Jan 28, 2016, 21:41 PM IST

‘Pranab, I know of the consequences’ - Indira Gandhi to Mukherjee on Operation Bluestar

President Pranab Mukherjee in the second volume of his memoir, The Turbulent Years: 1980-96, has shared account of couple significant events during the 1980’s and early 1990’s.

Jan 28, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

Babri demolition Narasimha Rao's biggest failure, deeply wounded sentiments of Muslims: President Pranab Mukherjee

Pranab Mukherjee has said that the inability to prevent the demolition of the Babri Masjid was PV Narasimha Rao's biggest failures.

Jan 28, 2016, 16:29 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee wants technology-led models in education

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said technology-led models could offer a viable solution in education and skill delivery.

Dec 22, 2015, 20:50 PM IST

Need to ensure every Indian can live without fear, prejudice: President

Pranab Mukherjee said that the social fabric of our country would remain strong if every individual can live without "fear and prejudice".

Dec 13, 2015, 20:59 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee is an ocean of knowledge: PM Narendra Modi

The two books -- "Selected Speeches of the President - Vol. III" and "The Presidential Retreats of India" -- were released by Modi.

Dec 11, 2015, 21:47 PM IST

Indology can help counter impulses of terrorism, hatred: President Pranab Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a three day World Indology Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday and said Indology has the capacity to help counter impulses of terrorism and hatred th

Nov 21, 2015, 14:11 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee asks citizens to have a pollution free Diwali

President Pranab Mukherjee has asked citizens of India to have a pollution free Diwali and it seems like Uttar Pradesh has started following the plea already. Check out the report.

Nov 10, 2015, 20:50 PM IST

President once again appeals to people to maintain unity, integrity

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday invoked Dussehra festivities to once again denounce rising incidents of intolerance.

Oct 22, 2015, 21:20 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee appeals for tolerance yet again

President Pranab Mukherjee has yet again come out with an appeal for practicing tolerance and to accept differences while respecting dissent.

Oct 20, 2015, 19:43 PM IST

India's strength lies in capacity to blend contradiction: President

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday emphasised that diversity is an integrating factor.

Oct 15, 2015, 22:29 PM IST