Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rashtrapati Bhavan should be accessible to maximum number of people: President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said that Rashtrapati Bhavan should be accessible to as many people as possible and an updated website can ensure that more and more people can be part of its online community.

Aug 19, 2017, 17:06 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu sworn-in as 13th Vice President of India

Former Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu was sworn-in as the 13th Vice President of India today, succeeding Hamid Ansari, in a glittering ceremony today.

Aug 11, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

Venkaiah Naidu Vice-Presidential Ceremony LIVE News Updates: Veteran BJP leader visits Raj Ghat

 The 68-year-old politican veteran, who secured an easy victory against Opponent Gopal Krishna Gandhi, was previously serving as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

Aug 11, 2017, 10:21 AM IST

'Sacred' Rameswaram gave India one of its most famous sons: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Paying tribute to the People`s President, Prime Minister Modi said that Dr. Kalam always reflected the simplicity, depth and calmness of Rameswaram.

Jul 27, 2017, 16:31 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi meets President Ram Nath Kovind

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met President Ram Nath Kovind, a day after the latter assumed the top Constitutional office.

Jul 26, 2017, 12:36 PM IST

Ram Nath Kovind sworn in as President, calls for making India an economic leader, moral exemplar

Ram Nath Kovind was on Tuesday sworn in as 14th President and called for making India an economic leader as well as a moral exemplar.

Jul 25, 2017, 13:23 PM IST

Ram Nath Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President, says 'we are diverse, yet united and one'

Ram Nath Kovind was sworn in as India's 14th President on Tuesday at a ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament. Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Union Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, Ambassadors and other diplomats, MPs and senior civil and military officers were among those present.

Jul 25, 2017, 12:20 PM IST

Ram Nath Kovind all set to swear-in as 14th President of India: Here's the list of guests and ceremony details

"I will also prepare 'Kadhi' in the Rashtrapati Bhawan as Kovind is very fond of it," Vidyawati said. Kovind has also invited three of his friends Satish Chandra Misra, Madhusudan Goel and Dr Jai Gopal  to attend the oath-taking ceremony.

Jul 25, 2017, 07:17 AM IST

Pranab da never judged my government's decisions: PM Modi

A day before President Pranab Mukherjee demits office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lavished praise on him.

Jul 24, 2017, 23:42 PM IST

From freedom of expression to MPs' conduct – significant speeches of President Pranab Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee, who will deliver his last address to the nation as the 13th President of India on Monday, was someone who never believed in mincing words. Here are the excerpts of some of his key speeches.

Jul 24, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee's life after he leaves Rashtrapati Bhavan - A sneak peek

10 Rajaji Road, the new abode of outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee, is all ready to welcome its newest resident.

Jul 23, 2017, 20:44 PM IST

10 Rajaji Road: A look into Pranab Mukherjee's new residence which previously hosted Kalam

The new abode of outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee, 10 Rajaji Road, is all set to welcome its newest resident. The eight-room, two-storey villa quite a change from the 340-room Rashtrapati Bhavan is no stranger to former Presidents, having previously hosted A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. 

Jul 23, 2017, 12:30 PM IST

Rashtrapati Bhavan cancels Saturday's Change of Guard ceremony

"The Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan will not be held on Saturday due to full dress rehearsal for assumption of office of the President of India by the President-elect on July 25," a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said. 

Jul 21, 2017, 16:26 PM IST

Make students sensitive to local needs: President Pranab Mukherjee to universities

Emphasising on quality education, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday asked higher educational institutions to make students sensitive to local socio-economy needs.

Jul 12, 2017, 22:42 PM IST

Mukherjee inaugurates presidential retreat annexe in Dehradun

Mukherjee, who was on a day-long visit here, was received by Uttarakhand Governor K K Paul and Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat at the airport.

Jul 10, 2017, 23:38 PM IST

Surely we had divergent views but kept them to ourselves: President Mukherjee on working relations with PM Modi

Expressing his deep gratitude and appreciation to the prime minister, the president said, “We have acted in close cooperation, even though there have been divergent views.”  

Jul 02, 2017, 19:54 PM IST

President polls: PDP assures support to NDA nominee Ram Nath Kovind

Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has 89 members, 87 elected and two nominated who are eligible to vote in the polls to be held on July 17 for electing the 14th president of the country.
 

Jun 28, 2017, 19:44 PM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat meets President Pranab over lunch at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Pranab Mukherjee invited Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat for lunch on Friday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Jun 16, 2017, 17:45 PM IST

President launches mobile app ''Selfie with Daughter''

President Pranab Mukherjee launched a mobile application, `Selfie with Daughter`, aimed at spreading awareness about female foeticide at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Jun 09, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

India will develop if villages develop: President Pranab Mukherjee

With the help of the Haryana government, Rashtrapati Bhavan had selected five villages and taken a number of initiatives for their development.

Jun 02, 2017, 18:59 PM IST