Rashtrapati bhavan

This Conference is part of regular interactions of the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, with such institutions in his capacity as visitor to 152 Central Universities and institutions of higher learning. read more

Among the proposals that did not make the cut, the one by CP Kukreja Architects suggested that the Central Vista would run from the river Yamuna in the east to the Delhi Ridge in the west. read more

Union minister Hardeep Puri clarified that the existing Parliament complex, which was completed in 1927, will not be demolished. New structures may be erected on vacant land within the complex and refurbishments will be made to suit contemporary req... read more

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will call on President Ram Nath Kovind in the evening and will also hold a meeting with the prime minister at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence. This will also be the fifth meeting between the two leaders within a year. read more

The Republic Day parade is held on January 26 each year at Rajpath, India Gate. It begin from the Raisina Hill, near the President’s estate Rashtrapati Bhavan, and ends at the India Gate. read more

Police have recovered a few photographs of the high-security Central Secretariat area captured through the video camera fitted in the drone. read more

Many governments have opted for retrofitting of old buildings or their adaptive reuse. The Centre should take into account both history and the need to create a world-class capital read more

The government has cited “shortage of working space, parking and amenities” as the reasons to push for redevelopment of the historic area spread over four square km between Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. read more

Urban development experts say redevelopment is the way forward but add that government should have a strategic vision for the area, which has a lot of historical significance, so new and old constructions blend smoothly. read more

Security personnel posted at Rashtrapati Bhavan spotted a three-foot cobra inside the security cabin and called a NGO that specialises in rescuing wild animals. A rapid response unit of Wildlife SOS rescued the snake. read more

The security personnel at Rashtrapati Bhavan spotted the snake sitting inside the security cabin and immediately called a NGO working on rescuing wild animals. read more

A journalist for 20 years before becoming an ORF fellow, Ashok Malik kept a low-profile during his tenure. He was part of the team seen to be key Modi supporters who played a key role in the 2014 campaign. read more

A Rashtrapati Bhavan press communique said the appointments of Mishra and Devvrat will come into effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices. read more

Mansukh Mandaviya had also cycled to the Rashtrapati Bhavan in May to take an oath as a minister for another term in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. read more

Recalling the recent general elections as the world’s largest democratic exercise, the prime minister said that it is now time for everyone to work for the development of India. read more