President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Tajikistan

President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Tajikistan from October 7 to 9 in what will be his first visit to Central Asia, it was announced on Saturday.

Oct 06, 2018, 22:47 PM IST

Triple Talaq ordinance gets President Ram Nath Kovind's nod

Earlier in the day, the Union Cabinet approved the triple talaq ordinance in a landmark move.

Sep 20, 2018, 07:47 AM IST

Ranjan Gogoi appointed next Chief Justice of India, to take charge on Oct 3

Justice Ranjan Gogoi will assume charge as the CJI on October 3, 2018.

Sep 13, 2018, 19:27 PM IST

Legal system marked by long delays, backlog of 3.3 crore cases throughout country: President Ram Nath Kovind

President Kovind said the reasons for delays include -- infrastructure gaps, considerable vacancies, particularly in subordinate courts, and the culture of seeking adjournments as a norm rather than an exception.

Sep 01, 2018, 13:13 PM IST

On Onam, PM Modi's sombre message for Kerala speaks of strength and hope

Celebrations have been muted across Kerala as the state battles the aftermath of what has been one of the worst natural calamity ever in its history.

Aug 25, 2018, 12:39 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind greets people on eve of Parsi New Year

Kovind said the festival may reinforce commitment of people to synthesis, harmony and goodwill towards all.

Aug 16, 2018, 15:33 PM IST

MP Governor Anandiben Patel given additional charge of Chhattisgarh

Anandiben Patel will discharge the additional duties until the regular arrangements for the office of governor of Chhattisgarh are made.

Aug 14, 2018, 21:42 PM IST

These are the words President Ram Nath Kovind used the most in his Independence Day eve speech: A wordcloud

President Kovind speech saw a call for efforts from every citizen towards the progress of the nation.

Aug 14, 2018, 20:51 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on eve of Independence Day: Full text

President Kovind called for efforts to ensure India not only keeps step with the increased pace of change, but also stay ahead of it.

Aug 14, 2018, 20:07 PM IST

Our independence is incomplete if women don't feel free: President Ram Nath Kovind in address to nation ahead of Independence Day 2018

President Kovind urged for continuous effort to ensure the welfare of soldiers and farmers.

Aug 14, 2018, 19:14 PM IST

President gives assent to law deterring economic offenders from fleeing India

President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to a law that will deter fugitive economic offenders to evade legal process in India and flee the country. A fugitive economic offender is any individual against whom warrants for arrest is issued for his involvement in select economic offences involving amount of at least Rs 100 crore or more and has left India so as to avoid criminal prosecution.

Aug 05, 2018, 20:04 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

Farmer leader Ram Shakal, classical dancer Sonal Mansingh among four nominated to Rajya Sabha

Farmer leader Ram Shakal, author and columnist Rakesh Sinha, sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra and classical dancer Sonal Mansingh have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President.

Jul 14, 2018, 12:17 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind celebrate Hima Das' unprecedented feat

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed sprinter Hima Das, who became the first Indian woman to clinch a gold medal at a global event -- the World Under-20 Championships in Finland.

Jul 13, 2018, 12:13 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind approves Governor’s rule in J&K with immediate effect

Ram Nath Kovind approves Governor’s rule in J&K with immediate effect

Jun 20, 2018, 07:49 AM IST

No religious functions at Rashtrapati Bhavan anymore; Iftar party cancelled

Iftar parties have been traditionally hosted at the Rashtrapati Bhavan except during the tenure of APJ Abdul Kalam, who was the president from 2002-2007.

Jun 06, 2018, 22:20 PM IST

President approves promulgation of IBC amendment Ordinance to treat home buyers as creditors

The Ordinance provides significant relief to home buyers by recognizing their status as financial creditors.  

Jun 06, 2018, 16:36 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind visits Army base camp in Siachen - world's highest battlefield

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday visited the Siachen base camp in Jammu and Kashmir and interacted with soldiers posted there.

May 10, 2018, 08:26 AM IST

No National Award from President: I feel terribly disrespected, says Shashaa Tirupati

The 65th National Film Awards ceremony, where 137 awardees will be felicitated, will take place here later on Thursday. 

May 03, 2018, 13:59 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