President's address highlights: ‘New parliament building matter of great pride’

President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation at 7pm on Saturday, on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day.

President Ram Nath Kovind addressing the nation on the eve of 75th Independence Day.

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of 75th Independence Day. The address was broadcasted from 7pm on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecasted over all Doordarshan in Hindi, followed by the English version. ...Read More

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• 14 Aug 2021, 07:40:30 PM IST

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  President noted that India is proud of not only adhering to the Paris climate agreement but doing more than what the country has committed to protect the climate.

• 14 Aug 2021, 07:34:46 PM IST

  India yet to come out of devastating effects of pandemic: Kovind

  President Kovind said India is yet to come out of the devastating effects of its recurrence this year.

• 14 Aug 2021, 07:23:47 PM IST

  New awakening in Jammu and Kashmir visible: Prez Kovind

  The president said the government has started the process of consultation with all stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir who believe in democracy and the rule of law, adding that a "new awakening is visible."

• 14 Aug 2021, 07:19:11 PM IST

  Ease of doing business has improved ease of living in the country: President

  President Kovind said improvement in ease of doing business has had a positive impact on the ease of living of the countrymen.

• 14 Aug 2021, 07:14:31 PM IST

  President urges everyone to get vaccinated

  President Kovind urged all the countrymen to get vaccinated as per protocol as soon as possible. He also asked everyone to motivate others.

• 14 Aug 2021, 07:09:38 PM IST

  This year's Independence Day has special significance: Kovind

  Addressing the nation, President Ram Nath Kovind said that 75th Independence Day has special significance because the country will be celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence from this year onwards.

• 14 Aug 2021, 06:11:06 PM IST

  Entire nation is proud of your achievements: President Kovind

  President Ram Nath Kovind congratulated athletes for their stupendous performance in Tokyo Olympics.

  “This team has bagged the highest number of medals for the country in Olympics history. The entire nation is proud of your achievements,” he said.

  “We're especially proud of our daughters who displayed world-class performance despite facing many challenges. You gave us a reason to celebrate amid Covid. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose when you participate in a game but every time you learn a new thing,” he added.

• 14 Aug 2021, 05:53:57 PM IST

  President hosts the Indian contingent of the Tokyo Olympics 2020

  President Ram Nath Kovind hosts the Indian contingent of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 over a 'High Tea'. "The entire country is proud of our Olympians for bringing glory to the nation," the president said.

• 14 Aug 2021, 05:30:18 PM IST

  PV Sindhu shows her medal to fellow Olympians

  PV Sindhu shows her Tokyo Olympics bronze medal to fellow Olympians ahead of the Indian contingent's High Tea with President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in Delhi.

   

• 14 Aug 2021, 05:07:55 PM IST

  President Kovind to host Indian Contingent of the Tokyo Olympics over 'High Tea'

  President Ram Nath Kovind is about to host the Indian Contingent of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 over a ‘High Tea’ at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.