President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi congratulate Indian team on maiden Test series win in Australia
India won the four-match series 2-1 after the Sydney Test ended in a rain-forced draw on Monday. India achieved the feat after a period of 71 years.
Jan 07, 2019, 13:06 PM IST
Security tightened after threat to blow up Shirdi Airport
A threat letter was reportedly sent out which threatened to target the airport at Shirdi.
Nov 28, 2018, 22:15 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind appoints Sunil Arora as Chief Election Commissioner
Sunil Arora will assume the charge of the office of the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from December 2, 2018.
Nov 27, 2018, 20:52 PM IST
Muslim body writes to President, seeks intervention in Ayodhya situation
The Vishva Hindu Group (VHP), a right-wing group, has called for the public meeting, 'Dharam Sabha', which is being touted as the largest congregation of 'Ram bhakts' in Ayodhya since the 1992 'kar seva'.
Nov 25, 2018, 17:39 PM IST
Pakistan to lay foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor on November 28
The Pakistan government has decided to open the Kartarpur corridor for the 550th Birth Anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak in 2019.
Nov 23, 2018, 21:32 PM IST
President Kovind, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh to lay foundation stone of Kartarpur corridor on November 26
President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will lay the foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor, news agency ANI reported.
Nov 22, 2018, 22:28 PM IST
Jharkhand celebrates 18th foundation day; President Kovind, PM Modi extend wishes
Taking to microblogging site Twitter on Thursday morning, President Kovind noted that Jharkhand is “blessed with vast natural resources and a rich culture”.
Nov 15, 2018, 10:13 AM IST
Greetings pour in from all around as Diwali illuminates India
Earthen lamps dotted houses and lights decked up buildings as people celebrated Diwali amid some restrictions imposed by the Supreme Court on bursting of firecrackers.
Nov 07, 2018, 23:29 PM IST
President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary
Paying tribute to Shastri, Modi said he "epitomised strength and simplicity. He led India at a crucial time and worked hard to make our nation more prosperous".
Virat Kohli, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu to receive Khel Ratna on September 25: Sports Ministry
India cricket captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will receive the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on September 25, confirmed the Sports Ministry in its announcement on Thursday.
Sep 20, 2018, 19:50 PM IST
Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary commemoration logo launched
President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday launched the logo for the commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. The logo was unveiled during a function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Sep 18, 2018, 13:51 PM IST
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt meet President Ram Nath Kovind on 'Brahmastra' set
A string of photographs of the actors with Kovind and Bulgarian President Rumen Radev was shared on the official Twitter account of the Indian President.
Sep 06, 2018, 11:42 AM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi, senior ministers wish nation on Rakhshabandhan
"Tying of a Rakhi symbolizes love, affection and mutual trust between sisters and brothers," the President tweeted.
Aug 26, 2018, 08:22 AM IST
PM Modi, President Kovind, Rahul Gandhi extend greetings on Onam, pledge to rebuild flood-hit Kerala
Kerala has been witnessing its worst floods in a century.
Aug 25, 2018, 13:17 PM IST
President Kovind, PM Modi extend Eid ul Adha wishes
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have wished the nation on the occasion of Eid ul Adha, which is being celebrated across the world on Wednesday. While President Kovind called for unity and fraternity, Prime Minister Modi hoped that the festival would deepen brotherhood in our society.
Aug 22, 2018, 09:05 AM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind takes stock of Kerala flood stituation, praises relief and rescue work
More than 58,000 people have been rescued from across the state so far. Over 3.53 lakh affected persons had been lodged in over 2,000 relief camps.
Aug 19, 2018, 13:36 PM IST
HD Kumaraswamy expresses grief over Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death
Karnataka chief minister Kumaraswamy said that Vajpayee's departure has created a vacuum in the political arena of the country.
Aug 16, 2018, 20:04 PM IST
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death marks the end of an era, this is a personal and irreplaceable loss: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind reacts to Atala Bihari Vajpayee's death.
Aug 16, 2018, 18:48 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
President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes to Ajit Wadekar
President Ramnath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the Indian cricketing fraternity in offering tributes to former captain Ajit Wadekar, who died in Mumbai on Wednesday. Wadekar, 77, passed away in Mumbai after prolonged illness.
Aug 16, 2018, 01:02 AM IST
