President Ram Nath Kovind

Government Bans Unregulated Deposit Schemes

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday February 22, 2019

The ordinance will altogether ban unregulated deposit taking schemes, also called Ponzi schemes.

India Wants To Be A Partner To Saudi's 'Vision 2030': President Kovind

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 21, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind Wednesday said India wishes to be a partner in Saudi Arabia's ''Vision 2030'' as he hosted a banquet for the gulf nation's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Before Polls, Centre's Move On Triple Talaq That Didn't Clear Parliament

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday February 19, 2019

The government on Tuesday re-issued an ordinance on the Triple Talaq Bill after it failed to clear parliament in the last session before the Lok Sabha elections due by May. "The cabinet has given its nod to the triple talaq ordinance," Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today. Once signed by President Ram Nath Kovind, the triple talaq ordinance wil...

President Kovind, PM Modi Greet Nation On Basant Panchami

India News | ANI | Sunday February 10, 2019

Vasant Panchami 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended their greetings on the occasion of Basant Panchami 2019. Basant Panchami is the festival celebrating the spring season.

Parliament Highlights: Congress Doesn't Want Armed Forces To Be Strong, Says PM Modi

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Thursday February 7, 2019

PM Modi at rhe Budget Session of Parliament: Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the debate on the motion of thanks to the president's address in the Lok Sabha today. The discussion started yesterday and the motion is likely to be adopted by the House.

Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards: President Honours 42 Artistes

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 6, 2019

Noted flautist (flute player) Rajendra Prasanna, Kathak dancer Shobha Koser, folk singer Anwar Khan Manganiyar, and Odissi dancer Sujata Mohapatra among others were conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards by President Ram Nath Kovind today.

PM Modi Told Opposition That The Budget Will Be Interim: Ghulam Nabi Azad

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 1, 2019

The Opposition Thursday made it clear to the government at an all-party meeting that it will not allow passage of any contentious bills in the Budget Session of Parliament that started with President Ram Nath Kovind's address to a joint sitting of both the houses.

"Demonetisation Defining Moment In War On Corruption": President Ram Nath Kovind

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 1, 2019

Describing demonetisation as a defining moment in the NDA government''s war on corruption, President Ram Nath Kovind Thursday said it had struck at the very root of the parallel economy which was thriving on black money.

Centre Seeks To Find Permanent Solutions For Farmers' Problems: President

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 31, 2019

Amid speculation over an announcement of a farm relief package in the upcoming Budget, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said the government is attempting to find "permanent solutions" for problems faced by farmers, who are the foundation of the economy.

Rafale Jets To Join IAF Fleet, Improve Strike Capability: President

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 31, 2019

The Indian Air Force is preparing to welcome the new generation ultra-modern Rafale fighter aircraft in its fleet to strengthen its strike capabilities, President Ram Nath Kovind said today.

Government Working For 'New India'; Has Given Hope To People: President

India News | NDTV News Desk | Thursday January 31, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind today lauded the Narendra Modi government, which he said was trying to fulfill hopes and aspirations of all sections of people as it worked towards its goal of a 'New India'.

Rahul Gandhi Debuts In Front Row Of Parliament Central Hall

India News | Written by Sunil Prabhu | Thursday January 31, 2019

Rahul Gandhi was a new face in the front rows of the central hall of parliament as President Ram Nath Kovind addressed both houses on the opening day of the Budget session. The Congress president sat beside former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Mallikarjun Kharge, the party's leader in the Lok Sabha. Rahul Gandhi's mother and former Congress ...

Parliament Adjouned, Meeting On Budget Session Today: Live Updates

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Thursday January 31, 2019

Parliament was adjourned today after President Ram Nath Kovind's address to a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

PM Modi, President Kovind Pay Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi At Rajghat

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 30, 2019

The nation remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 71st death anniversary today with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the country in paying homage to the Father of the Nation.

For 2019 Polls, President Kovind's Way Differs From Pranab Mukherjee's

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday January 29, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind will keep a low profile during the Lok Sabha elections and confine himself only to essential programmes during the election period, NDTV has learnt. According to sources in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, only an Indian Air Force programme and a diplomatic visit have been scheduled.