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Punjab emerging as power hub in MSMEs, technology, says ex-President Kovind at PITEX in Amritsar

Former President Ram Nath Kovind, finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema and (left) Karan Gilhotra, chair, PHDCCI, Punjab chapter, inaugurating Punjab International Trade Expo-2025 in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Dec 06, 2025 06:50 am IST

Ex-President Kovind to inaugurate PITEX in Amritsar on Dec 4

The 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX), being organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in collaboration with the Punjab government, will begin on Thursday with former President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the annual expo in presence of Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema, said Karan Gilhotra, chair, PHDCCI, Punjab chapter, on Wednesday.
Published on Dec 04, 2025 07:22 am IST

Sonal Mansingh's book: Courage, conviction and calm of a classical artiste

Former President Ram Nath Kovind during the discussion on guru Sonal Mansingh's book, A ZigZag Mind.
Published on Sept 04, 2025 11:33 am IST

Kovind to be chief guest at RSS event

The Vijayadashami event is an important date in the Sangh’s calendar as the organisation –– the ideological fount of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) –– was founded on this occasion in 1925. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Aug 23, 2025 06:02 am IST

Ram Nath Kovind to be chief guest at RSS’ centenary celebrations in Nagpur

Former President Ram Nath Kovind. (Vipin Kumar/HT File Photo)
Published on Aug 22, 2025 11:22 am IST

‘Murma ji, Covid’: Congress chief faces BJP flak for Presidents' names gaffe

The BJP also asked Congress workers to make Mallikarjun Kharge resign from his post as party president.
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 04:25 pm IST

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points

A committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind recommended the holding of simultaneous elections at all levels. (Representative Image)
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 12:25 pm IST

One nation, one poll will secure a better future: Kovind

Ram Nath Kovind (PTI)
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 01:04 am IST

Simultaneous polls not against Constitution, federalism: Ram Nath Kovind

Simultaneous polls not against Constitution, federalism: Ram Nath Kovind
Published on Oct 05, 2024 09:57 pm IST

Unravelling strands of simultaneous polls debate

Given the debate that the Cabinet’s decision has stirred across political and legal circles, it is imperative to explore the historical context, key deliberations, proposed framework and the potential impact of implementing simultaneous elections in India. (HT File)
Updated on Sept 21, 2024 07:47 am IST

'One Nation One Election' plan gets Cabinet nod: What next? What are challenges?

President Droupadi Murmu being presented a report on simultaneous elections in the country by former president Ram Nath Kovind who heads high-level committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', and home minister Amit Shah, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Updated on Sept 19, 2024 10:27 am IST

Union Cabinet approves Kovind panel’s report on ‘one nation, one election’

Ram Nath Kovind presenting the report to President Droupadi Murmu. (X)
Published on Sept 18, 2024 04:40 pm IST

Kangana's pre-Emergency stir: From rejecting Akshay-Ranbir to Ram Covid blunder

Ahead of her next release Emergency, Kangana Ranaut has been raising eyebrows with her statements
Published on Sept 01, 2024 07:32 am IST

Prez rule! Gifts going under the hammer at Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum are a hit

There are 250 artefacts that are currently displayed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, which have been selected for first-ever auction of Presidential gifts.
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 04:52 pm IST

Panel may soon place report on ‘One Nation, One Election’ before Cabinet

Former President Ram Nath Kovind, who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', and committee member Union home minister Amit Shah, present the report on simultaneous elections to President Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. (File)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 03:21 am IST

Why Germany’s constructive vote of no-confidence won’t suit simultaneous

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Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on ‘One Nation, One Election’ presented the report on simultaneous elections in the country to President Droupadi Murmu along with members of the HLC including Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. (@rashtrapatibhvn)
Published on Mar 21, 2024 12:11 am IST

Kovind-led panel backs ‘one nation, one election’

Former President Ram Nath Kovind, who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', and committee member Union home minister Amit Shah, present the report on simultaneous elections to President Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 01:47 am IST

Decoding ‘one poll’ recommendations, and charting the Kovind panel roadmap

Former President Ram Nath Kovind with President Droupadi Murmu and Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 07:08 am IST

Evening bulletin March 14: YouTube blocks Nijjar story, what Kovind panel said

Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on ‘One Nation, One Election’ presented the report on simultaneous elections in the country to President Droupadi Murmu along with members of the HLC including Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. (@rashtrapatibhvn)
Published on Mar 14, 2024 04:50 pm IST

Kovind panel: Develop legally tenable mechanism to restore simultaneous polls

Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on ‘One Nation, One Election’ presented the report on simultaneous elections in the country to President Droupadi Murmu along with members of the HLC including Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. (@rashtrapatibhvn)
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 01:10 pm IST

One nation, one election: Key recommendations Kovind panel made in its report

Ram Nath Kovind, chairman of the High-Level Committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', presents the report to President Droupadi Murmu, in New Delhi, on March 14.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 01:23 pm IST

Kovind-led panel on 'one nation, one election' submits report to President Murmu

Former President Ram Nath Kovind submits report on simultaneous polls to President Droupadi Murmu.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 12:31 pm IST

One Nation, One Election: Kovind panel to submit its report to President today

Former President Ram Nath Kovind. HT learns that the report uses data on the three elections between 1951-52 and 1967 and argues that, like then, simultaneous elections are possible now.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 08:28 am IST

‘One Nation, One Election’: Kovind panel chairs meet with NCP (Ajit Pawar), RLJD

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): Former President Ram Nath Kovind addresses the 55th Convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo/Jitender Gupta) (Jitender Gupta)
Published on Feb 01, 2024 09:18 am IST

Mamata Banerjee slams simultaneous polls panel: 'Biased view, top-down decision'

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Published on Jan 11, 2024 06:00 pm IST

Panel chief Ramnath Kovind backs ‘one nation, one election’

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Former President and head of the panel looking into simultaneous polls, Ram Nath Kovind. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 05:56 pm IST

Evening brief: ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel first meet, Kharge at CWC meet

Former president of India Ram Nath Kovind (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Sept 16, 2023 06:57 pm IST

First ‘One Nation, One Election’ committee meeting on September 23: Kovind

Former President Ram Nath Kovind
Published on Sept 16, 2023 04:23 pm IST