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President accepts Pashupati Paras’ resignation, gives Rijiju additional charge

Pashupati Paras resigned from the Union Cabinet a day after his party was not assigned a single seat in the NDA seat-sharing deal in Bihar.

RLJP president Kiren Rijiju. (File Photo)
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 02:03 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu to be chief guest at Mauritian National Day: MEA

Murmu will be the sixth Indian president to attend the Mauritian National Day as the chief guest since 2000, and her visit underscores the longstanding and enduring ties between the two sides

President Droupadi Murmu (File Photo)
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 07:15 PM IST

Who is Sudha Murty, author, philanthropist nominated to Rajya Sabha?

PM Narendra Modi said Sudha Murty's contribution to diverse fields including social work has been inspiring.

Bengaluru: Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy with wife Sudha Murty, daughter Akshata Murty and son Rohan Murty during the launch of the book 'An Uncommon Love' by author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, in Bengaluru last month. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 01:39 PM IST

President appoints ex-SC judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as Lokpal chairperson

Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar will be the second Lokpal of India, after Pinaki Chandra Ghose, who retired in May 2022 after a two-year tenure in office

Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar. (File)
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 08:56 PM IST

President nominates CU founder Satnam Singh Sandhu as member of Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said Satnam Singh Sandhu’s rich work in community service and his passion towards education will be big sources of strength for the Upper House

Satnam Singh Sandhu with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File Photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2024 01:55 PM IST

This Delhiite's path-breaking innovation to help farmers has won National Award

Suhani Chauhan, a class VIII student of Delhi, was recently awarded Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for Innovation by President Droupadi Murmu.

Delhi-based school student Suhani Chauhan recently received Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for Innovation from President Droupadi Murmu, in presence of Union Cabinet Minister, Smriti Irani.
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 06:53 PM IST

‘Ram Temple, G-20, Bharat Ratna’: Top quotes of President Murmu's R-Day address

President Murmu hailed the inauguration of the Ram Temple in her Republic day event.

President Droupadi Murmu addresses the nation on the eve of the 75th Republic Day. (PTI)
Published on Jan 25, 2024 08:02 PM IST

List of honorary ranks awarded on occasion of Republic Day 2024

The honorary commission awarded to the defence personnels in the list will be effective from 26 January 2024.

Ministry of Defence has released a list of honorary ranks awarded on the occasion of Republic Day 2024.(File Photo)
Published on Jan 25, 2024 03:22 PM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Watch: Shami, India's 2023 ODI World Cup star, conferred with Arjuna Award

Shami was the leading wicket-taker in 2023 ODI World Cup with 24 scalps, which included three five-wicket hauls as India finished as runners-up

President Droupadi Murmu confers the Arjuna Award, 2023 to Mohammad Shami for his achievements in Cricket at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Tuesday(Shrikant Singh)
Updated on Jan 09, 2024 05:13 PM IST

SAD leaders stopped from meeting Rajoana: SGPC chief slams ‘autocratic attitude’ of govt

In a statement issued here, Rajoana has been in jail for the past 27 years and is forced to go on a hunger strike due to the “stubborn attitude” of the government. “Instead of helping improve the situation, obstacles are being created before the Sikh community by the Bhagwant Mann-led government,” he said.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami (HT file)
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 08:38 AM IST
By, Amritsar

Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu governor to meet CM MK Stalin, 'resolve impasse'

The bench -- comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra -- will hear the matter again on December 11.

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin (PTI file photo)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Dec 01, 2023 02:10 PM IST

School principal sacked over harassment of 142 girls in Haryana's Jind

The action to dismiss Singh from service was initiated taking into account grave allegations of misconduct, a government spokesperson said

Police had arrested accused Kartar Singh on November 4; he is presently in Jind jail on judicial remand (Representative photo)
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 04:46 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

President Murmu backs all-India test to appoint judges

The President emphasised that a more varied representation of India’s unique diversity on the bench and the bar helps serve the cause of justice better.

President Droupadi Murmu and Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud stand near the statue of Babasaheb Dr. BR Ambedkar during the Constitution Day (National Law Day) celebrations.(PTI)
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 03:38 AM IST
By, New Delhi

President Murmu to attend event at AFMC December 1

The President’s Colour, also known as ‘Rashtrapati ka Nishaan,’ is the greatest distinction that any military unit may receive

The event will take place at the AFMC’s Capt Devashish Sharma Kirti Chakra Parade Ground. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 05:58 AM IST

IIM Bangalore to kickstart Golden Jubilee Foundation Week from Oct 26

The first day of the celebrations will include President of India, Droupadi Murmu delivering an address, releasing a book on the IIMB campus and a film on IIMB.

The 4-day celebration will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu. (HT File)
Published on Oct 25, 2023 12:28 PM IST
By, New Delhi

UPITS will help U.P. become fastest growing state in the country: President

The five-day trade fair in Greater Noida features over 2,000 exhibitors from various sectors, including automobiles, healthcare, handicrafts, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, all aiming to “showcase UP to the world.”

President of India Droupadi Murmu (HT File)
Published on Sep 22, 2023 12:14 AM IST
ByMaria Khan

Millet dishes dominate G20 Summit dinner menu, here are the superfood's benefits

The G20 Summit dinner hosted by Prez Droupadi Murmu involved 3 courses of veg food with varied millets. Here are health benefits of 6 different millet varieties

One of the millet-based dish served at the international media center during the G20 Summit, in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. When the leaders of the Group of 20 tucked in for dinner, they were in for a cultural treat: dressed-up versions of a humble, earthy grain that's a staple for millions of Indians.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Published on Sep 10, 2023 02:55 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

PM Modi's 'befitting reply' message provocative: Siddaramaiah on Sanatan row

Siddaramaiah was at the centre of another row after he said he refused to enter a Kerala temple after they wanted him to take his shirt off.

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said PM calling for befitting reply will encourage organisations to call for violence in the Sanatan Dharma row,.
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 08:56 PM IST

Mulayam Singh as UP CM sought to replace India with Bharat in 2004

Yadav’s 2004 resolution has seemingly placed the Samajwadi Party, part of INDIA , in a difficult situation as a political debate rages over changing the country’s name

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi party leader, Mulayam Singh Yadav. (HT file)
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 11:38 AM IST

Political Time Capsule: When Mulayam sought to replace ‘India that is Bharat’ with ‘Bharat that is India’

Opposition parties in India are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the use of "President of Bharat" instead of "President of India" in G20 invitations. The Samajwadi Party, a principal partner in the opposition alliance, had previously proposed a similar idea in 2004. The party's leader at the time, Mulayam Singh Yadav, championed a resolution in the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly to replace the phrase "India that is Bharat" with "Bharat that is India". The resolution received unanimous support, but the party has remained silent on the current issue.

Mulayam Singh Yadav (HT File)
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 11:58 PM IST

‘Will they change Bharat to BJP?': Kejriwal’s sharp reaction on G20 invite row

Delhi CM raised incisive questions on representing President as ‘President of Bharat’ and not as ‘President of India’ in official G20 dinner invites.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 09:03 PM IST

G20 invite fuels speculation about legislation to rename India as Bharat

There was no official confirmation of the legislation

The special session of Parliament will be held from September 18-22. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 03:00 PM IST

Congress says Rashtrapati Bhawan sent invite for G20 dinner in name of ‘President of Bharat’

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi can continue to distort history and divide India, that is Bharat, that is a Union of States, but they will not be deterred

India assumed the intergovernmental forum G20’s presidency in December. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 12:48 PM IST

‘Help students to cope with pressure’: Prez Murmu expresses concern suicide cases

Murmu was speaking at the state-level launch of ‘Sakaratmak Parivartan Ka Varsh’ (year of positive change) of Brahma Kumaris at Shanti Sarovar Retreat Centre in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur

President Murmu is on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh (File Photo)
Updated on Aug 31, 2023 07:51 PM IST

President Murmu releases coin to commemorate N T Rama Rao’s birth centenary

The event was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, which was attended by all the family members of NTR

President Droupadi Murmu released special coin of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>100 to commemorate NTR’s birth centenary on Monday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 29, 2023 02:00 AM IST
By, Hyderabad

Panjab University to get northern region science & technology cluster

The cluster, to be situated on the PU campus in Guru Teg Bahadur Bhawan, will cater to the research & development needs of the industries, local bodies and governments of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Union territories of J&K and Chandigarh

To set up Northern Region Science & Technology cluster at Panjab University, Chandigarh, and undertake the R&D project, the central government will sanction <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10.35 crore as an ignition grant. (HT File)
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 03:53 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Parliament passes IIM bill endowing President with management powers

The Bill seeks to amend the Indian Institutes of Management Act of 2017. It designates the President of India as a Visitor of every Institute covered by the Act

Rajya Sabha proceedings underway during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi.(HT_PRINT)
Published on Aug 09, 2023 09:22 AM IST
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Parliament passes IIM amendment bill

The bill seeks to make the President of India ‘Visitor’ at all Indian Institutes of Management in the country

The Opposition raised concerns that the legislation could limit the autonomy of IIMs. (AN)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 08:52 PM IST

Lok Sabha approves bill that gives Centre more say in IIMs

The bill was tabled by Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the Lower House on July 28 but could not be taken up for discussion amid disruptions by the Opposition over the Manipur violence. It was passed by a voice vote on Friday

Lok Sabha (File Photo)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:18 AM IST

Odisha cabinet proposes inclusion of Saora tribal language in 8th schedule

Known to house the most diverse tribal populations in India, with 62 tribes, including 13 particularly vulnerable tribal groups, Odisha has nearly 23% of its population speaking 21 tribal languages in 74 dialects

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik (File Photo)
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 05:11 PM IST
ByDebabrat Mohanty
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