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Panel on ‘one poll’ to seek views of parties
A panel led by Ram Nath Kovind will write to political parties, giving them three months to offer their views on ‘one poll’
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 04:58 AM IST
Deeksha Bhardwaj
'Out of context...': Twitter red-flags AAP MP's tweet on PM-president greeting
Twitter cautioned users that the video shared by AAP's Sanjay Singh 'is being shared with misleading claims, according to fact-checkers' and marked the MP's tweet as 'out of context'
Updated on Jul 25, 2022 08:57 AM IST
President Kovind remembers Gandhi's lesson, Pranab Mukherjee in farewell speech
President Ram Nath Kovind, in his farewell address to the nation on Sunday, said that visiting his hometown in Kanpur and touching the feet of his teachers to seek their blessings while at office, have been among the most memorable moments of his life.
Published on Jul 24, 2022 08:46 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Swati Bhasin, New Delhi
'India on path to own 21st century': President Kovind in farewell address| Watch
Ram Nath Kovind is succeeded by Droupadi Murmu who will take oath as the country's 15th president tomorrow.
Updated on Jul 24, 2022 07:24 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
Dhankhar resigns as Bengal guv after VP nomination, La Ganesan given charge
The President appointed Manipur governor La Ganesan to discharge the functions of the governor of West Bengal, in addition to his own duties, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said.
Updated on Jul 17, 2022 11:38 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
President Kovind attends 'Lokarpana' of ISKCON temple in Bengaluru
President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday attended the 'Lokarpana' of ISKCON Sri Rajadhiraja Govinda Temple in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai were among those who graced the occasion.
Published on Jun 14, 2022 04:48 PM IST
Yamini C S
Presidential election 2022 to be held on July 18, announces EC
The term of President Ram Nath Kovind ends on July 24 and an election for the next president is to be held before that day.
Updated on Jun 09, 2022 03:37 PM IST
Election Commission to announce dates for Presidential polls today at 3 pm
The president is elected by the members of the electoral college consisting of elected members of both houses of Parliament, and elected members of the legislative assemblies of all states including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Published on Jun 09, 2022 11:39 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Delhi gets new lieutenant governor: Who is Vinai Kumar Saxena?
Saxena will succeeded Anil Baijal, who resigned due to ‘personal reasons’ on May 18. Currently, the former serves as the chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission.
Published on May 23, 2022 09:16 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
India among top 50 innovative global economies: Prez Kovind in R-Day eve address
73rd Republic Day: The President said the central government has shown “relentless focus” on reforming every economic sector and providing a helping hand wherever necessary.
Published on Jan 25, 2022 08:03 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Prez Kovind says India better placed today to meet challenges of future
In his address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Ram Nath Kovind said the spirit of unity of being one nation that is celebrated every year on Republic Day.
Updated on Jan 25, 2022 08:38 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Watch Live: President Kovind's address to the nation on eve of Republic Day
73rd Republic Day: The broadcast of the President's address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by a broadcast in regional languages.
Published on Jan 25, 2022 07:00 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
President Kovind to begin his four-day visit to Kerala today
On the second day, President Kovind will visit the naval base in Kochi to witness the operational demonstration by the Southern Naval Command.
Published on Dec 21, 2021 08:41 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
Prez begins 3-day visit to Bangladesh to attend 50th Victory Day celebrations
This is the first visit of President Kovind to Bangladesh since the Covid-19 outbreak.
Published on Dec 15, 2021 09:49 AM IST
ANI |
Prez Kovind to visit Bangladesh to take part in 50th Victory Day celebrations
Victory Day celebrations commemorate the win over the Pakistani Army and their surrender to the joint forces of India and Bangladesh on December 16, 1971, foreign secretary Shringla said.
Updated on Dec 14, 2021 07:22 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Navy Day 2021: President, other leaders remember success of 'Operation Trident'
Navy Day is celebrated to mark Indian Navy's victory in Operation Trident. During the 1971 war, naval forces caused heavy damage to Pakistan’s vessels. It was during this operation that an anti-ship missile ship was used for the first time.
Published on Dec 04, 2021 09:35 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Padma Shri goes to ex-Pak soldier who helped free Bangladesh. Here's his story
Lt Col Qazi Sajjad Ali Zahir is the former Pakistani soldier who risked his life by crossing over to India and helping liberate Bangladesh in the 1971 war.
Updated on Nov 11, 2021 11:16 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
President Kovind to spend Dussehra with jawans at Drass, salute Kargil heroes
Drass is known as “the Gateway to Ladakh” and is famous for its high-altitude trekking routes and tourist sites. It is also a strategically significant military point, one where the Indian Army personnel have to brave the soaring altitudes and freezing temperatures all year long to guard the LoC.
Published on Oct 15, 2021 05:52 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
President Kovind calls upon students to build strong, self-reliant India
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday inaugurated the Mahayogi Gorakhnath Vishwavidyalaya at Sonbarsa here and expressed confidence that the varsity will produce students who will contribute in building a strong and self-reliant India.
Published on Aug 28, 2021 08:27 PM IST
PTI | , Gorakhpur
News updates from HT: President Kovind to begin four-day UP visit today
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Updated on Aug 26, 2021 08:57 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
President Kovind to begin four-day UP visit from today; details here
President Kovind's four-day UP tour entails visits to Lucknow (on August 26 and August 27), followed by a visit to Gorakhpur on August 28. On the final day of his UP tour (August 29), the President will travel to the temple town of Ayodhya, according to the itinerary released by his Secretariat.
Updated on Aug 26, 2021 05:37 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
President Kovind to visit J-K, Ladakh from July 25; to celebrate Kargil Diwas
The President is likely to go to the Kargil War Memorial during his stay, officials said, adding that the tour plan is is still under preparation.
Updated on Jul 18, 2021 01:39 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
Kovind assures govt’s help to proposals by VCs of CSJMU, HBTU & IIT-K director
President Ram Nath Kovind assures cooperation and even central government assistance to a number of ideas and proposals mooted by VCs of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) and the Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) and IIT-Kanpur director.
Published on Jun 27, 2021 01:34 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind visits ailing friend at his home in Kanpur
Before Ram Nath Kovind, former President APJ Abdul Kamal travelled on a special train from Delhi to Dehradun to attend the parade of the cadets of the Indian Military Academy (IMA).
Published on Jun 27, 2021 10:56 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
News updates from HT: PM, President condole demise of DPIIT secretary
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Published on Jun 19, 2021 12:59 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DPIIT secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra passes away, PM, President condole demise
Grieving the loss of the administrator, the Prime Minister remembered his days as the chief minister of Gujarat when he had worked with Mohapatra.
Published on Jun 19, 2021 12:40 PM IST
'Inculcate ideals of Lord Ram': President Kovind to citizens on Ram Navami
President Kovind pleaded with people to take the pledge to "inculcate the ideals of Lord Ram in our lives and to make united efforts towards building a glorious India".
Published on Apr 20, 2021 10:39 PM IST
ANI |
'Glad to be back': President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after surgery
The President underwent a planned bypass procedure on March 30 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi.
Published on Apr 12, 2021 06:18 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
President Kovind to undergo bypass procedure on Tuesday: Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Indian Army's Research and Referral Hospital said earlier in the day that President Kovind has been referred to AIIMS, Delhi for further investigation into his health.
Published on Mar 27, 2021 07:37 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
President Kovind's condition stable, Army hospital refers him to AIIMS
Kovind was admitted to Army's Research and Referral Hospital after he complained about chest discomfort on Friday.
Updated on Mar 27, 2021 01:21 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Deepali Sharma, Hindustan Times, New Delhi