Ram Nath Kovind

President confers 3 Kirti Chakras, 13 Shaurya Chakras to armed forces personnel for gallantry

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday presented gallantry awards at the Defence Investiture Ceremony.

Apr 23, 2018, 22:12 PM IST

Full text: The Criminal law (Amendment) ordinance, 2018 signed by President which allows death for child rapists

The Ordinance amends the Indian Penal Code, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

Apr 22, 2018, 12:09 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind signs ordinance to give death penalty to child rapists

The development comes at a time when there is a massive uproar over the cases of rape that surfaced recently.

Apr 22, 2018, 10:31 AM IST

Shameful that cases like Kathua rape happen even 70 years after independence: President Ram Nath Kovind

President Kovind said it is our responsibility to ensure such a thing does not happen to any girl or woman.

Apr 18, 2018, 12:31 PM IST

Dalit party writes letter to PM Modi, President Kovind in blood against SC order

This comes even as the central government has filed a review petition against alleged dilution of SC/ST Act by the Supreme Court.

Apr 05, 2018, 17:13 PM IST

Chanda Kochhar pulls out of President's event

Kochhar was to be the Guest of Honour at the April 5 event and flyers sent out last month mentioned her name prominently.

Apr 03, 2018, 17:55 PM IST

MS Dhoni receives Padma Bhushan from President Ram Nath Kovind

Exactly seven years after lighting up the Mumbai skyline with an unforgettable six, Mahendra Singh Dhoni again became the cynosure of all eyes as the honorary Lieutenant Colonel received the Padma Bhushan Award, dressed in an army uniform.

Apr 02, 2018, 20:17 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind to present Padma award to 43 people

President of India Ram Nath Kovind will confer the Padma Awards to 43 persons in an ceremony at the Rashtrapathi Bhawan on Monday. This is the second batch of Padma awards to be conferred this year.

Apr 02, 2018, 13:50 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind presents Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations - Pics

Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra were posthumously conferred on Major David Manlun and Major Satish Dahiya, who lost their lives while fighting with militants in Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir.

Mar 28, 2018, 09:27 AM IST

Will defend borders with full might: President Ram Nath Kovind

India is committed to peace but will defend its borders with full might, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Thursday.

Mar 22, 2018, 16:10 PM IST

President Kovind gives away Padma awards 2018 | Full list of winners

President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday evening gave away prestigious Padma awards to 89 winners at Rashtrapati Bhawan here.

Mar 20, 2018, 19:46 PM IST

PM Modi, President Kovind greet nation on Hindu New Year

In a series of tweets, PM Modi extended his greetings to the people of Manipur on Sajibu Cheiraoba, Maharashtra on Gudi Padwa and Southern India (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) on Ugadi.

Mar 18, 2018, 15:25 PM IST

State-of-the-art VVIP planes for India's President, PM expected by 2020

While Air India One will obviously get the best in aircraft security features, the new planes for India's VVIPs will now also be able to fly non-stop to the United States.

Mar 13, 2018, 07:11 AM IST

AMU serves notice to student leaders over black flag protests during President's visit

The AMU students union had earlier said that while they welcomed President of India to the university, they would not allow anyone with Sanghi mindset inside the campus.

Mar 07, 2018, 14:09 PM IST

Heavy security at AMU ahead of President Kovind’s visit to Aligarh

The AMU students union had said that while they welcomed the President of India, they would not allow anyone with Sanghi mindset to enter the university.

Mar 07, 2018, 09:32 AM IST

News at a glance: March 2, 2018

Mar 02, 2018, 10:30 AM IST

Holi 2018: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greet nation, pray for peace, joy

Across the country, people from villages and cities thronged temples in large numbers on the occasion of Holika Dahan on Thursday.

Mar 02, 2018, 08:47 AM IST

When President Ram Nath Kovind played cricket in 'virtual reality'

President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, and chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath were the centre of attraction at an eSport product launch recently, which will allow cricket to be played in the latest gaming techonlogy 'Virtual Reality' (VR).

Feb 23, 2018, 13:42 PM IST

Iranian President starts maiden India visit on Thursday, expected to strengthen ties

Rouhani is slated to arrive at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad at around 4 PM.

Feb 14, 2018, 23:14 PM IST

PM Modi meets over 100 beneficiaries of LPG scheme for poor families - See Pics

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a scheme for providing LPG connections to women from poor families. 

Feb 14, 2018, 00:40 AM IST