Ram Nath Kovind

Omar asks govt to start 'one-nation, one-election' policy from J&K

Taking a cue from the recommendation of the high-level panel for simultaneous elections, Omar Abdullah said that J&K is the best place to start this policy by announcing Lok Sabha and Assembly elections at the same time.

Mar 15, 2024

Kovind chairs first official meeting of 'one nation, one election' panel, discusses several points

The first official meeting of the 'One Nation, One Election' Committee took place on Saturday under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind during which the members decided to hold discussion and get suggestions from the stakeholders and the political parties.

Sep 23, 2023

Sonia Gandhi discharged from hospital after 2 days

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who was admitted at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital since the last two days for mild fever, was discharged on Monday.

Sep 4, 2023

Centre forms panel to study 'one nation one election' proposal under ex-Prez Kovind

The Central government on Friday announced the setting up of a high-level panel to study the proposal of 'one nation, one election'. Former president Ram Nath Kovind will head the panel and submit a report on the proposal.

Sep 1, 2023

President Kovind arrives in Bengaluru on 2-day K'taka visit; Gehlot, Bommai receive prez [details]

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday arrived here on a two-day Karnataka visit.

Jun 13, 2022

Who will be next President of India; No party has named candidate; speculations rife, names being tossed [details]

Even last time, BJP sprang a surprise by naming Ram Nath Kovind. The move was seen as much an attempt to win the Dalit community as to field a loyalist who did not in any way disturb the larger political landscape of the party.

Jun 11, 2022

125-yr-old Yoga Guru, Swami Sivananda gets Padma Shri

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday conferred the Padma Shri award to 125-year-old Swami Sivananda for his contribution towards Yoga at a Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, here.

Mar 22, 2022

India strengthened its standing in rapidly evolving global environment: President

India has strengthened its standing in the rapidly evolving global environment through improvement in diplomatic relations, said President Ram Nath Kovind.

Jan 31, 2022

Kerala Oppn leader questions CM's stand on Guv proposal to confer honorary D.Litt on President

If the words of former Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala's are to be believed, then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has to come clean on why the recommendation of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as chancellor to confer Honorary D.Litt on Indian President Ram Nath Kovind was shot down.

Dec 31, 2021

President Kovind gives assent to Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021; what it entails [details]

The Bill allows only altruistic surrogacy which involves no monetary compensation and prohibits commercial surrogacy.

Dec 26, 2021

Withdraw Kangana's Padma Shri award: DCW chief writes to President Kovind

Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal has written to President Ram Nath Kovind demanding withdrawal of Kangana Ranaut's Padma Shri award and registration of an FIR against the actress on sedition charges.

Nov 15, 2021

President Kovind responds to Ayodhya Padma awardee Sharif's plea

A petition filed before President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, by Padma awardee Mohammad Sharif, has evoked a prompt response.

Jul 28, 2021

Presidential Saloon back after 15 years to ferry President Kovind to his hometown, revives memory lane

The Presidential Saloon, discontinued more than a decade ago, is back on track to take Ram Nath Kovind on a nostalgic journey to his home town

Jun 26, 2021

Who is Justice NV Ramana; Four landmark judgements by the next Chief Justice of India

Justice Ramana is a first generation lawyer from his family and was born into an agrarian household of Andhra Pradesh

Apr 6, 2021

The President of India hospitalized; condition stable [details]

President Ram Nath Kovind was admitted to a hospital in Delhi after he reportedly experienced chest discomfort. His condition is stated to be stable.

Mar 26, 2021

New budget to be continuation of 4-5 'Mini Budgets' presented in 2020, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Budget Session 2021 is a golden opportunity to fulfil the dreams of our freedom fighters.PM Modi was addressing the media before the Presidential address of the joint session of Parliament to kick start Budget Session, 2021,

Jan 29, 2021

J&K Police gets 52 Medals for Gallantry announced this year | Full list

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the conferment of these awards on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday.

Jan 25, 2021

President Kovind's Dussehra wish for protection from Corona

While greeting citizens on the eve of Dussehra, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday wished for their protection from the evil effects of the ongoing pandemic Covid-19.

Oct 25, 2020

Prez Kovind gives nod to 3 farm bills amid widespread protest

The three farm bills have now been passed by the President making them laws in their own right. The move comes as farmers in the country continue to protest the bills.

Sep 27, 2020

We must take care of people from weaker sections of society: Prez Kovind on Onam eve

As Onam arrives, the President of India Ram Nath Kovind had a message for the citizenry with a message to protect weaker sections of society.

Aug 30, 2020