Ramnath Kovind

Kangana Ranaut, Adnan Sami and Ekta Kapoor honoured at the Padma Shri awards

Bollywood personalities Kangana Ranaut, Adnan Sami and Ekta Kapoor are a few names being honoured with the Padma Shri on Monday in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the capital

Nov 8, 2021

What is General Insurance Business Bill; President Kovind grants assent to amend insurance law [Explained]

The Act's stated goals include increasing insurance sector coverage, providing social safety through better protecting policyholder rights, and promoting faster economic growth.

Aug 20, 2021

PM Modi 70th Birthday: From Putin to Oli, wishes pour in from around the world

India's Prime Minister turns 70 today and wishes are coming in from all quarters for the leader. Leaders from countries around the world and India have wished the leader including Vladimir Putin and Rahul Gandhi.

Sep 17, 2020

President, PM and MPs take 30% salary cut, MPLADS funds suspended for 2 years

The COVID-19 outbreak has crippled the country's economy and the many states governments have already announced a cut in salaries.

Apr 6, 2020

Who is Lini PN? The Kerala nurse awarded with National Florence Nightingale Award 2019

The award was handed over to Lini's husband Sajeesh by the President Ramnath Kovind at the national capital on the occasion of International Nurses Day.

Dec 6, 2019

Republic Day 2019: Inspirational messages, quotes, greetings and wishes to share with your loved ones

The country will celebrate the Indian constitution coming into force on January 26, 1950. The Constitution Committee was headed by BR Ambedkar. The Constitution had replaced the Government of India Act, 1935.

Jan 25, 2019

Army Day 2019: As nation pays tribute to brave soldiers, two women officers lead all-male contingents

India celebrated the 71st Army Day to honour the sacrifices and bravery of its armed forces and their families.

Jan 15, 2019

Eradicating corruption foremost condition to create new India: President Kovind

Kovind emphasised that the confidence of people that decisions and actions were being undertaken with transparency, accountability and fairness must continuously be enhanced.

Oct 31, 2018

Four new judges take oath in Delhi High Court

Four practising advocates appointed as Delhi High Court Judges by the President.

Oct 22, 2018

Padma Awards 2018: 85 personalities honored, here's the full list of winners

The Padma Awards are divided into three categories -- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri -- and honor people from several walks of life

Mar 21, 2018

Zaira Wasim and President Ramnath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind bestows Zaira Wasim with National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement 2017

Zaira Wasim also won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role of Geeta Phogat in childhood in the 2016 Aamir Khan starrer Dangal.

Nov 15, 2017

Kovind quits; West Bengal Governor to oversee Bihar

President Pranab Mukherjee has given the additional charge of Bihar to the West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi.

Jun 20, 2017

Ram Nath Kovind: Presidential nominee's caste is more important than qualification for netizens

NDA's nominee for President Ram Nath Kovind's caste is the most searched term on Google, rather than his qualification.

Jun 19, 2017

NDA picks Bihar governor as presidential candidate; Who is Ram Nath Kovind?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former PM Manmohan Singh about the decision to name Kovind as NDA's candidate for presidential polls, Shah said.