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‘Govansha’ an integral part of Indian tradition: Kovind

He was speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day “National Seminar on Indigenous Cow, Organic Farming, and Panchgavya Chikitsa,” jointly organised by the Department of Kayachikitsa, IMS, BHU, and Go-Vigyan Anusandhan Kendra, Devlapar, Nagpur, at the Shatabdi Krishi Prekshagrih at the Institute of Agriculture, BHU, on September 21, 2024.

Former president Ramnath Kovind at a seminar. (HT)

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Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

5th Dr Rajaram Jaipuria Memorial Lecture focuses on Rise of India as Vishwa Guru

Addressing the event, the former President Ram Nath Kovind stressed on the need to contribute collectively towards nation-building to make India a Vishwa Guru.

The 5th Dr Rajaram Jaipuria Memorial Lecture was held in New Delhi on August 3, 2024. Former President Ram Nath Kovind attended the event and shared key insights on 'Rise of India as Vishwa Guru'

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Published on Aug 03, 2024 08:45 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

One nation, One poll: Amit Shah, law minister meet Kovind in ‘courtesy call’

Congress lawmaker Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury declined to join the panel, citing its terms of reference as already favouring simultaneous polls.

Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Sep 07, 2023 04:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent:, New Delhi

Top law ministry officials brief panel chairman Kovind on simultaneous polls

The government had on Saturday notified the eight-member committee.

Former president Ramnath Kovind(HT File)

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Published on Sep 03, 2023 04:53 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B

Droupadi Murmu elected 15th President: Salary, perks of India's 1st citizen

The salary of Indian presidents in ₹5 lakh per month after it was raised from ₹1.5 lakh per month in 2016. Presidents get a pension of ₹1.5 lakh per month after retirement, along with other benefits

Droupadi Murmu won the presidential election defeating opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha.

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Updated on Jul 22, 2022 10:18 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Poulomi Ghosh

Paralympic javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia receives Padma Bhushan

Jhajharia is a two-time Paralympics gold medallist (Athens 2004, Rio 2016) and one-time silver medallist (Tokyo 2020).

President Ram Nath Kovind presents Padma Bhushan to Devendra Jhajharia(Twitter)

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Updated on Mar 21, 2022 08:48 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, New Delhi

Senior journalist Ravish Tiwari dies at 40; President, PM Modi pay tributes

Senior journalist and Indian Express national bureau chief Ravish Tiwari had done his schooling from the government-run Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and thereafter completed his BTech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Senior journalist Ravish Tiwari died in Gurgaon on Friday night and leaves behind his parents, wife and a brother.

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Updated on Feb 19, 2022 01:56 PM IST

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News updates from HT: SC 'shocked' at use of Section 66A despite being scrapped

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the Union government over people still being booked under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act

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Updated on Jul 05, 2021 04:50 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Selja goes into self-isolation 3 days after meeting with Dushyant Singh

MP Dushyant Singh and his mother Vasundhra Raje, former Rajasthan CM, had attended a party in Lucknow with Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who has tested positive for Covid-19

Selja has isolated herself at her official residence on Safdarjung Lane.(HT FILE)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 12:03 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Ambala | ByBhavey Nagpal, Ambala

Donald Trump to meet Indian investors in US manufacturing during his visit

Trump will have bilateral meetings with Modi, meet with Kovind and attend the State Dinner, which is usually held with a lot of ceremony.

US President Donald Trump will take time to meet with Indian companies investing in manufacturing in the US(Reuters)

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Published on Feb 22, 2020 05:13 AM IST

New York | ByIndo Asian News Service

YSRCP MLA writes to Prez, seeks removal of Amaravati as Andhra capital from map

The state government plans to shift the administrative capital to Visakhapatnam and the high court to Kurnool. Amaravati would be the state’s legislative capital as per the proposed plan.

In his letter to President Ramnath Kovind, Dharmana Prasada Rao pointed out the earlier government declared Amaravati as the seat of power without considering the Sivaramakrishnan Committee’s report.(HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Jan 08, 2020 09:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu

Couple given 48 hours to change wedding venue. President Kovind to the rescue

The disappointed bride took to Twitter and asked the Rashtrapati Bhavan for help. As it turns out, the Rashtrapati Bhavan did intervene and saved the couple’s wedding.

The Rashrapati Bhawan did intervene and saved the couple’s wedding.(Archive)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2020 05:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | ByHT Correspondent

President Kovind meets an old Odisha friend after 13 years

Birabhadra Singh, former tribal MLA of Janata Dal and ex-Rajya Sabha MP of Biju Janata Dal, and contemporary of Kovind in Rajya Sabha between 2000 and 2006, wanted to meet the President who had come to Odisha to attend the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Utkal University.

President Ramnath Kovind met his old friend Birabhadra Singh after 13 years in Odisha.(HT PHOTO.)

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Published on Dec 08, 2019 11:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | ByDebabrata Mohanty

Focus on duties, work towards strengthening nation: PM Modi

He pointed out that the Constitution begins with “we the people of India”, and said people are the nation’s strength, inspiration and aim.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reads a released publication during the function to commemorate 'Samvidhan Divas' at Parliament House, in New Delhi, Nov. 26, 2019. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) (PTI11_26_2019_000089B)(PTI)

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Updated on Nov 27, 2019 03:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Tamil Nadu seer’s ‘communal’ remark upsets Towheed, earns him police summon

Tamil Nadu police has summoned Satakopa Ramanuja Jeer, the head of Manavala Mamunigal Mutt over his remarks found by Towheed Jamaat can incite communal violence.

Indian Towheed Jamaat of Tamil Nadu claims Manavala Mamunigal Mutt head’s remarks may incite communal hatred(HT Photo/Representative)

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Updated on Aug 19, 2019 06:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByMC Rajan

Mumbai to get 15,000-sq-ft museum in bunker found under Raj Bhavan

The bunker was discovered in August 2016, after being closed for more than six decades.

There will be audio commentary that will detail the history and the bunker’s restoration.(HT image)

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Updated on Aug 18, 2019 02:11 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySurendra P Gangan

India to unleash more reforms to boost economic growth

President Ramnath Kovind addressed the joint session of parliament, ahead of the annual budget when he spoke about India’s economic growth.

India will implement more reforms to boost economic growth, including higher spending in farm sector and easing collateral-free loans to small businesses, President Ramnath Kovind told lawmakers(Twitter/ANI)

india news

Updated on Jun 20, 2019 01:02 PM IST

New Delhi | ByReuters

Gehlot says President Kovind’s remark ‘twisted’ by media as BJP hits back

When the BJP urged the Election Commission to take action on the issue, Gehlot took the usual route saying “my comments during the press conference have been misquoted by a few media houses.”

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot here on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made Ramnath Kovind the President ahead of the 2017 Assembly elections in Gujarat to balance caste equations and garner votes from a particular community.

india news

Updated on Apr 18, 2019 07:53 AM IST

Jaipur | ByIndo Asian News Service

Not ours, say 2 ex-chiefs on letter to President against military for poll gain

General SF Rodrigues who is listed as the first signatory to the letter said to have been written by armed forces veterans to President, called it a classic manifestation of fake news.

Referring to the denials from the two former services chiefs, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it is worrying that fake letters are being circulated by vested groups.(Reuters/ Representative Image)

india news

Updated on Apr 30, 2020 06:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

8 ex-service chiefs write to President, say military being used for votes

The general elections kicked off on Thursday with polling on 91 of the 543 seats to the Lok Sabha.

The veterans have said the Indian military is apolitical in nature and structure and that India’s Armed Forces have loyally upheld the democratic principle of civil control over the military.(AP/ Representative Image)

india news

Updated on Apr 12, 2019 12:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySudhi Ranjan Sen

‘PM Modi not following raj dharma’, says Chandrababu, begins fast seeking special status for Andhra

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu began his 12-hour fast at Andhra Bhavan in Delhi on Monday, shifting the scene of his crusade for a special category status for his state to the national capital.

Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) had pulled out of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in March last year over its unmet demand for the special category status to Andhra Pradesh after its bifurcation.(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 11, 2019 10:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Vijayawada | ByHT Correspondent

Rafale will make India stronger, says President Kovind amid oppn attack

Addressing the Parliament at the beginning of the Budget Session, President Kovind said, “After decades, the Indian Air Force will induct new generation and modern aircraft Rafale into its fleet.”

The government has been facing opposition fire over the multi-crore aircraft deal.(REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Jan 31, 2019 12:54 PM IST

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Congress did not let Pranab Mukherjee become PM, Narendra Modi honoured him: BJP’s Sushil Modi

President Kovind announced Pranab Mukherjee’s name along with singer Bhupen Hazarika and social activist Nanaji Deshmukh for India’s highest civilian honour on the eve of Republic Day. Hazarika and Deskmukh were given posthumously.

Two days after President Ramnath Kovind conferred the Bharat Ratna upon Pranab Mukherjee, Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Modi has said Mukherjee was denied his due recognition by the Congress but BJP paid the tribute he deserved.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jan 28, 2019 11:51 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Kolkata | BySnigdhendu Bhattacharya

Karnataka seer Shivakumara Swami dies; PM Modi, dignitaries pay tributes

Congress president Rahul Gandhi also expressed his condolences on Twitter, saying that Shivakumara Swami’s passing has left behind a deep spiritual void.

Soon after the Shivakumara Swami’s death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the Swami had lived for the people, especially the poor and vulnerable and expressed his prayers and solidarity with the seer’s devotees around the world.(Twitter/ @narendramodi)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2019 04:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Andhra Pradesh to get separate high court on Telugu New Year 2019

It will be the 25th high court in the country and will initially function from a temporary premises being constructed in Amaravati, which will be ready in a couple of months.

The Andhra Pradesh government has already started the construction of Justice City in the new capital. Image for representation.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Dec 20, 2018 08:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu

Kumaraswamy urges Rahul to give nod for Karnataka cabinet expansion

In a brief meeting with Rahu Gandhi at his residence, Kumaraswamy apprised him about the 100-day performance of the coalition government in Karnataka.

Kumaraswamy’s discussions with Rahul Gandhi come on the eve of the JD(S)-Congress Coordination Committee meeting to iron out differences in the alliance that has arisen after Siddaramaiah’s remarks about becoming chief minister.(Congress/Twitter)

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Updated on Aug 30, 2018 01:51 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

President in Pune: calls for culture of discussion rather than dispute

Earlier in the day, the President unveiled the statue of Matoshree Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar at the Matoshree Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar Garden in Pune.

Ramnath Kovind (L), Prisedent of India, and Dada JP Vaswani at Sadhu Vaswani International School in Pune on Wednesday.(Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 31, 2018 04:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | ByYogesh Joshi

President Kovind gets red carpet welcome in Shimla

On May 21, Kovind, who is on a five-day tour in Himachal, will attend the annual convocation of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, where he will award degrees to 470 students.

Himachal Pradesh governor Acharya Devvrat welcomes President Ram Nath Kovind in Shimla on Sunday.(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 20, 2018 07:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Shimla | ByHT Correspondent

President lauds women’s progress in country

President Ramnath Kovind on Saturday had fulsome praise for the way women were moving ahead in all spheres of their lives in the country

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Published on Apr 29, 2018 10:39 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bhopal | ByHT Correspondent

Rajya Sabha polls: Shivpal factor may help BJP as party pushes to win extra seat in Uttar Pradesh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s uncle Shivpal Yadav is likely to break ranks with the Opposition and support the BJP which will contest one more than the 8 Rajya Sabha seats it is certain to win in Uttar Pradesh.

The Yadav family feud broke out in 2016 between Akhilesh Yadav and uncle Shivpal Yadav over control of the Samajwadi Party.(HT file)

india news

Updated on Mar 13, 2018 11:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByPankaj Jaiswal, Lucknow

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Addressing the event, the former President Ram Nath Kovind stressed on the need to contribute collectively towards nation-building to make India a Vishwa Guru.

Congress lawmaker Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury declined to join the panel, citing its terms of reference as already favouring simultaneous polls.

The government had on Saturday notified the eight-member committee.

The salary of Indian presidents in ₹5 lakh per month after it was raised from ₹1.5 lakh per month in 2016. Presidents get a pension of ₹1.5 lakh per month after retirement, along with other benefits

Jhajharia is a two-time Paralympics gold medallist (Athens 2004, Rio 2016) and one-time silver medallist (Tokyo 2020).

Senior journalist and Indian Express national bureau chief Ravish Tiwari had done his schooling from the government-run Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and thereafter completed his BTech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

MP Dushyant Singh and his mother Vasundhra Raje, former Rajasthan CM, had attended a party in Lucknow with Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who has tested positive for Covid-19

Trump will have bilateral meetings with Modi, meet with Kovind and attend the State Dinner, which is usually held with a lot of ceremony.

The state government plans to shift the administrative capital to Visakhapatnam and the high court to Kurnool. Amaravati would be the state’s legislative capital as per the proposed plan.

The disappointed bride took to Twitter and asked the Rashtrapati Bhavan for help. As it turns out, the Rashtrapati Bhavan did intervene and saved the couple’s wedding.

Birabhadra Singh, former tribal MLA of Janata Dal and ex-Rajya Sabha MP of Biju Janata Dal, and contemporary of Kovind in Rajya Sabha between 2000 and 2006, wanted to meet the President who had come to Odisha to attend the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Utkal University.

He pointed out that the Constitution begins with “we the people of India”, and said people are the nation’s strength, inspiration and aim.

Tamil Nadu police has summoned Satakopa Ramanuja Jeer, the head of Manavala Mamunigal Mutt over his remarks found by Towheed Jamaat can incite communal violence.

The bunker was discovered in August 2016, after being closed for more than six decades.

President Ramnath Kovind addressed the joint session of parliament, ahead of the annual budget when he spoke about India’s economic growth.

When the BJP urged the Election Commission to take action on the issue, Gehlot took the usual route saying “my comments during the press conference have been misquoted by a few media houses.”

General SF Rodrigues who is listed as the first signatory to the letter said to have been written by armed forces veterans to President, called it a classic manifestation of fake news.

The general elections kicked off on Thursday with polling on 91 of the 543 seats to the Lok Sabha.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu began his 12-hour fast at Andhra Bhavan in Delhi on Monday, shifting the scene of his crusade for a special category status for his state to the national capital.

Addressing the Parliament at the beginning of the Budget Session, President Kovind said, “After decades, the Indian Air Force will induct new generation and modern aircraft Rafale into its fleet.”

President Kovind announced Pranab Mukherjee’s name along with singer Bhupen Hazarika and social activist Nanaji Deshmukh for India’s highest civilian honour on the eve of Republic Day. Hazarika and Deskmukh were given posthumously.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi also expressed his condolences on Twitter, saying that Shivakumara Swami’s passing has left behind a deep spiritual void.

It will be the 25th high court in the country and will initially function from a temporary premises being constructed in Amaravati, which will be ready in a couple of months.

In a brief meeting with Rahu Gandhi at his residence, Kumaraswamy apprised him about the 100-day performance of the coalition government in Karnataka.

Earlier in the day, the President unveiled the statue of Matoshree Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar at the Matoshree Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar Garden in Pune.

On May 21, Kovind, who is on a five-day tour in Himachal, will attend the annual convocation of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, where he will award degrees to 470 students.

President Ramnath Kovind on Saturday had fulsome praise for the way women were moving ahead in all spheres of their lives in the country

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s uncle Shivpal Yadav is likely to break ranks with the Opposition and support the BJP which will contest one more than the 8 Rajya Sabha seats it is certain to win in Uttar Pradesh.

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