Pranab Mukherjee

"Their Words Reflect Their Thoughts": PM Narendra Modi Slams Congress On GST Criticism

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday January 1, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today slammed Congress president Rahul Gandhi for questioning the Goods and Services Tax despite the government rolling it out after "arriving at a consensus" with all political parties in the country.

Pranab Mukherjee, Rajnath Singh Attend Isha Ambani's Wedding

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Wednesday December 12, 2018

A bevy of celebrities are set to attend the marriage of Isha Ambani, daughter of billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

"India Should Have Been A $5-6 Trillion Economy By Now": Pranab Mukherjee

India News | ANI | Thursday November 29, 2018

Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over the current economic growth of the country and stated that India should have been a five to six trillion US dollar economy.

Institutions Under Strain, Credibility Questionable: Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 23, 2018

Noting that there is disillusionment with governance and functioning of institutions, former president Pranab Mukherjee Friday said they are a mirror of national character and must immediately win back the people's trust to save India's democracy.

Media Needs To Ask Questions To Those In Power: Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 19, 2018

With the people in power reaching audience directly, the media needs to ask them questions, former president Pranab Mukherjee said Sunday, asserting it is fundamental for the preservation of the nation and a truly democratic society.

Mahabharata Characters Still Alive Today, Says Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 30, 2018

From Dhritarashtra to Duryodhana, each character from the epic Mahabharata is "alive" today, former president Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday, even as he hailed Draupadi as a woman of immense substance who possessed inner strength to speak out against "insults and injustice".

Any Attempt To Distort History Can Destroy Culture: Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 24, 2018

Stressing the need to be conscious about past, former President Pranab Mukherjee Monday cautioned against any attempt to distort or misinterpret history as it can "destroy" a culture, race and bring disaster.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee Begins Lecture Series At IIM Ahmedabad

Education | NDTV Education Team | Wednesday September 19, 2018

Pranab Mukherjee delivered a lecture today on 'Constitutional Provisions for Socio-Economic Inclusivity: Theory and Parliamentary Practice'.

Pranab Mukherjee To Teach IIMA Students

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Sunday September 9, 2018

This new course is housed within the JSW School of Public Policy at IIMA and Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India is to be the faculty for at least 12 out of 22 sessions.

Pranab Mukherjee Inaugurates Smartgram Yojna Projects In Haryana

India News | ANI | Monday September 3, 2018

Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday shared the stage with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for the inauguration of projects under the Smartgram Yojna.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Was A Democrat To The Core: Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 16, 2018

India had lost a great son and an era had come to an end, former president Pranab Mukherjee said on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death today, while describing the BJP stalwart as a reasoned critique in the opposition and a seeker of consensus as prime minister.

Manmohan Singh Took India On Path Of Economic Growth: Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 5, 2018

Former president Pranab Mukherjee who had served in the Manmohah Singh government in various capacities, yesterday lauded the former prime minister for ushering in political stability in the country and successfully presiding over the country's finances during "turbulent time".

India Way Behind In Overall Happiness Ranking: Pranab Mukherjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 27, 2018

Former President Pranab Mukherjee today said despite the country having high GDP growth and being among the top economic powers, it is "way behind" in the overall happiness ranking.

Ratan Tata To Attend RSS Event, Share Stage With Mohan Bhagwat

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 10, 2018

Industrialist Ratan Tata will be sharing the stage with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at an event in Mumbai next month.

Pranab Mukherjee Didn't Hesitate To Accept RSS Invite: Mohan Bhagwat

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 8, 2018

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today said the Sangh considers affection for all an ideal, and that is why it felt no hesitation in inviting former President Pranab Mukherjee to its program.