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]Padma Shri goes to ex-Pak soldier who helped free Bangladesh. Here's his story
Lt Col Qazi Sajjad Ali Zahir is the former Pakistani soldier who risked his life by crossing over to India and helping liberate Bangladesh in the 1971 war.
Updated on Nov 11, 2021 11:16 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
President Kovind to spend Dussehra with jawans at Drass, salute Kargil heroes
Drass is known as “the Gateway to Ladakh” and is famous for its high-altitude trekking routes and tourist sites. It is also a strategically significant military point, one where the Indian Army personnel have to brave the soaring altitudes and freezing temperatures all year long to guard the LoC.
Published on Oct 15, 2021 05:52 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
President Kovind calls upon students to build strong, self-reliant India
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday inaugurated the Mahayogi Gorakhnath Vishwavidyalaya at Sonbarsa here and expressed confidence that the varsity will produce students who will contribute in building a strong and self-reliant India.
Published on Aug 28, 2021 08:27 PM IST
PTI | , Gorakhpur
News updates from HT: President Kovind to begin four-day UP visit today
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Updated on Aug 26, 2021 08:57 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
President Kovind to begin four-day UP visit from today; details here
President Kovind's four-day UP tour entails visits to Lucknow (on August 26 and August 27), followed by a visit to Gorakhpur on August 28. On the final day of his UP tour (August 29), the President will travel to the temple town of Ayodhya, according to the itinerary released by his Secretariat.
Updated on Aug 26, 2021 05:37 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
President Kovind to visit J-K, Ladakh from July 25; to celebrate Kargil Diwas
The President is likely to go to the Kargil War Memorial during his stay, officials said, adding that the tour plan is is still under preparation.
Updated on Jul 18, 2021 01:39 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
Kovind assures govt’s help to proposals by VCs of CSJMU, HBTU & IIT-K director
- President Ram Nath Kovind assures cooperation and even central government assistance to a number of ideas and proposals mooted by VCs of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) and the Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) and IIT-Kanpur director.
Published on Jun 27, 2021 01:34 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind visits ailing friend at his home in Kanpur
Before Ram Nath Kovind, former President APJ Abdul Kamal travelled on a special train from Delhi to Dehradun to attend the parade of the cadets of the Indian Military Academy (IMA).
Published on Jun 27, 2021 10:56 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
News updates from HT: PM, President condole demise of DPIIT secretary
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Published on Jun 19, 2021 12:59 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DPIIT secretary Guruprasad Mohapatra passes away, PM, President condole demise
- Grieving the loss of the administrator, the Prime Minister remembered his days as the chief minister of Gujarat when he had worked with Mohapatra.
Published on Jun 19, 2021 12:40 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Deepali Sharma | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
'Inculcate ideals of Lord Ram': President Kovind to citizens on Ram Navami
- President Kovind pleaded with people to take the pledge to "inculcate the ideals of Lord Ram in our lives and to make united efforts towards building a glorious India".
Published on Apr 20, 2021 10:39 PM IST
ANI |
'Glad to be back': President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after surgery
The President underwent a planned bypass procedure on March 30 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi.
Published on Apr 12, 2021 06:18 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
President Kovind to undergo bypass procedure on Tuesday: Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Indian Army's Research and Referral Hospital said earlier in the day that President Kovind has been referred to AIIMS, Delhi for further investigation into his health.
Published on Mar 27, 2021 07:37 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
President Kovind's condition stable, Army hospital refers him to AIIMS
Kovind was admitted to Army's Research and Referral Hospital after he complained about chest discomfort on Friday.
Updated on Mar 27, 2021 01:21 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Deepali Sharma, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Growth of country cannot be done without development of tribal community: Kovind
Kovind also said that for him 'vanvaasi' area is like a pilgrimage place, and if the forest dwellers feels encouraged, then they will make the country proud.
Published on Mar 14, 2021 04:43 PM IST
PTI | , Sonbhadra
Rajiv Gandhi assassination: President to take call on convict’s plea, says govt
Perarivalan’s mercy petition was pending with the Tamil Nadu governor since December 30, 2015.
Published on Feb 05, 2021 03:01 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
Full speech text: Prez Kovind's address to Parliament as Budget session starts
India is holding its Budget session in the Parliament starting today. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the country's Union budget on February 1.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 01:30 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
In Parliament speech, President recalls 'sacrifice' by soldiers in Galwan clash
The President also assured the country by saying extra Forces have been deployed at Line of Actual Control (LAC) for protection of India's sovereignty.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 01:55 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai
President Kovind enters 2021 on a fit and healthy note with his morning jog at Ghoghla beach in Diu
Monday motivation: President Ram Nath Kovind sends across positive vibes and wishes of good health and prosperity as he wraps up 2020 on a healthy note with a jogging session on the pristine Ghoghla beach in Diu
Updated on Dec 28, 2020 03:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Opposition leaders meet President, seek repeal of farm laws
The delegation of opposition parties alleged that the government had “insulted” the farmers by getting these passed in Parliament in an “undemocratic” manner without any discussion and consultations.
Updated on Dec 09, 2020 08:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
DU Vice Chancellor Prof Yogesh Tyagi suspended, education ministry says ‘failed to discharge duties’
President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the Visitor of the university, had sent his approval for suspension of the VC on Tuesday.
Updated on Oct 28, 2020 05:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai
PM Modi condoles legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam’s death, says our cultural world is a lot poorer
Tributes from across the political spectrum poured in after the death of Padma Shri award-winning musician with several political leaders mourning India’s loss of cultural voice.
Updated on Sep 25, 2020 04:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai
NEP will help restore India’s glory as learning hub: President Kovind
Speaking at the in the inaugural address of Visitors’ Conference on ‘Implementation of NEP in Higher Education’, Kovind said the policy sets the vision of developing an equitable and vibrant knowledge society by providing quality education to all
Updated on Sep 19, 2020 09:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘From pharmacists to woodcutter’: Corona warriors to grace I-Day event at Rashtrapati Bhavan
A total of about 100 guests, including the corona warriors, are expected to attend the programme which will start with a brief speech by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 05:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Saubhadra Chatterji | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
Ahead of Independence Day, President Kovind to address nation shortly
The President’s address will be broadcast on the national network of All India Radio (AIR) and on various Doordarshan channels in Hindi, followed by the English version.
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 06:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi nominated to Rajya Sabha by President Kovind
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has been nominated to Rajya Sabha by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Updated on Mar 16, 2020 09:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
News updates from Hindustan Times: No correspondence with me on floor test, says Speaker as MP Assembly adjourned and all the latest news
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Updated on Mar 16, 2020 01:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Delhi gangrape convict Pawan Gupta’s mercy petition rejected by President Kovind
Pawan Gupta had moved a fresh application before the Delhi court seeking a stay on the hanging, as his mercy plea is pending before the President after the court dismissed their application seeking stay on hanging earlier on Monday.
Updated on Mar 04, 2020 10:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
2012 Delhi gang rape convict Vinay Sharma’s mercy plea rejected by President Kovind
Vinay Sharma had filed his mercy petition before President on Wednesday urging him to listen to his side of the story “when nobody did”, his lawyer said.
Updated on Feb 01, 2020 11:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Couple given 48 hours to change wedding venue. President Kovind to the rescue
The disappointed bride took to Twitter and asked the Rashtrapati Bhavan for help. As it turns out, the Rashtrapati Bhavan did intervene and saved the couple’s wedding.
Updated on Jan 06, 2020 05:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent