President Ram Nath Kovind

"Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Stature Attracted Me To Public Life": President Kovind

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 17, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind today described Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise a personal loss for him and said it was the former prime minister's stature and dignity that attracted him to public life by giving up his legal profession.

Gentle Giant Will Be Missed: President Kovind On Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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

Expressing grief over the death of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, President Ram Nath Kovind today said the "gentle giant" will be missed by all.

Independence Day 2018: All Women Crew Of INSV Tarini, Who Went Around The Globe, Awarded

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 15, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind approved Nao Sena (Gallantary) medal for the six women crew members of Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, who circumnavigated the globe, braving treacherous seas and displaying "raw courage".

No Invite For Lawmakers, Arvind Kejriwal Too Skips President's 'At Home'

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Wednesday August 15, 2018

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will skip "At Home", the customary high tea hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of Independence Day. Mr Kejriwal's decision comes against the backdrop of the presidential palace pruning the list of invitees that has kept the national capital's legislators out.

Anandiben Patel Gets Additional Charge As Governor Of Chhattisgarh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 15, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind today gave Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel additional charge of Chhattisgarh following the death of Balramji Dass Tandon, a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesman said.

Full Text Of President Ram Nath Kovind's 72 Independence Day Address

India News | Tuesday August 14, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of the 72 Independence Day today. In his 21 minute speech, President Kovind spoke of the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and his noble mantra" on the power of 'ahinsa' or non-violence.

"Don't Let Contentious Issues Distract Us", President Kovind Tells Nation

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Tuesday August 14, 2018

India is at a pivotal moment and should not allow contentious issues and extraneous debates to distract the country from its objectives, President Ram Nath Kovind said in his televised address to the nation on Tuesday.

On Independence Day Eve, President Invokes Mahatma Gandhi: Top Quotes

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Tuesday August 14, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind addresses the nation today on the eve of 72nd Independence Day.

"Freedom Broader Concept", Says President Ram Nath Kovind: Highlights

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Tuesday August 14, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation today on the eve of the 72nd Independence Day.

When, Where To Watch President Ram Nath Kovind's Independence Day Speech

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Tuesday August 14, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind Independence Day speech will be broadcasted from 7 pm today. PM Modi will give his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort tomorrow.

Law Allowing Death Penalty For Rape Of Children Cleared By President

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 12, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, that provides for stringent punishment, including death penalty for those convicted of raping girls below the age of 12 years.

President Kovind Inaugurates 'One District One Product' Summit In UP

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 10, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind today inaugurated 'One District One Product' (ODOP) Summit organised by the Uttar Pradesh government to promote traditional industries in every district of the state.

Kerala's Christian Community Is India's Pride: President Ram Nath Kovind

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 7, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind said the real value of education lies in how we learn to help fellow human beings and not in degrees.

War Veterans Urge President Ram Nath Kovind To Extend Medical Facilities

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 7, 2018

A group of veterans of the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars on Monday urged President Ram Nath Kovind to extend them medical facilities and applicable pension as per their rank and years of service.

Need To Address Political Violence In Kerala: Ram Nath Kovind

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 6, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind today stressed the need to address the issue of political violence in Kerala, saying that violence had no place in the Constitution.