Soon after the above government order was released, the Opposition strongly condemned the move.
The President, who is on a five-day visit to France and Greece, had earlier met the students of the International Space University in Strasbourg and also visited the European Parliament.
"On behalf of the American people, I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the people of India on the passing of former Indian President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam," Obama said in a statement.
The President met the local tribal people and interacted with them.
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In recognition of his vision, dedication and leadership in the study and advancement of science and engineering, an honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering was conferred on former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam by the University of Waterloo at a special convocation recently.
Dr Kalam is on a five-day visit to France and Greece.
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday expressed his condolences over the sudden demise of former India president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
As an aerospace scientist, Kalam worked with India's two major space research organisations --DRDO and ISRO.
In Rameswaram, virtually every building and wall has a banner dedicated to him.
Kalam was staying at the 10 Rajaji Marg residence after his eventful term as President ended in 2007.
Bollywood pays tribute to former president APJ Abdul Kalam.
The President felt many students find a disconnect between what they learn at school and what they do in a job.
Former Indian president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam will be the keynote speaker at this year's All India Movement for Seva's fundraiser on September 26.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a statue of late former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to mark his 84th birth anniversary.
As the news of Kalam broke, condolences and tributes poured in from all corners of the country, reflecting the huge popularity he enjoyed both in and out of the highest office of the country that earned him the sobriquet of the "people's President."
DRDO has goals to develop stealth aircrafts and long range reusable hypersonic cruise missiles.
The Odisha government on Friday renamed the WheelerIsland in Bhadrak district as Abdul Kalam Island.
The body of the 'people's President' was brought down to Rameswaram from New Delhi in the afternoon.
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced the development of a massive rocket capable of placing 75,000 kg payloads in low earth orbit, highlighting India's growing space capabilities and future satellite launches.
Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, who arrived in Chennai last night, had to be shifted to Raj Bhavan from Anna University campus, where he was scheduled to stay, due to power failure in the area
Rediff readers wrote emotionally about the passing of Dr Abdul Kalam while others sent in pictures of chance meetings with this humble physicist who was always available with an easy smile and some gentle words.
On Friday, April 4, 2025, DRDO and the Indian Army conducted four successful flight-tests of the army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile at the Dr A P J Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha.
Disclosing his future plans, Kalam said he will be donning five caps in his post-President period.
Dr Kalam assures the protestors and the country that the technology used in the Koodankulam nuclear project is the best in the world, and tries to allay the fears of the villagers over its safety arrangements, reports A Ganesh Nadar.
Dr Kalam did not specify about the duration of his stay in the university.
The Pakistanis were so fearful of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, the 'Lion of Naushera', that they announced a Rs 50,000 bounty on his head.
Here are 15 of his best quotes that will inspire us forever:
'Something very drastic must have happened.'
BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan has been awarded the Sansad Ratna for his outstanding performance in the Lok Sabha, becoming the first actor-turned-politician to receive the honour.
"I will let you know what's on my mind on April 28 on return to India."
People like Dr Kalam teach us to dream and to chase our dreams. It is their humility that they wore on their sleeves that makes them truly great people. While we weep for a true Ratna that has left us on Monday, let us be happy that we lived in a period when he was alive and with us, says Rediff.com reader M C Sujil Bose.
'He always used to say, 'I have taken up this post to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and I will do it during the time I am here'.'
India has successfully test-fired a long range hypersonic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday.
The new organism -- Solibacillus kalamii -- was found on the filters of the International Space Station.
'I knew there was a huge business opportunity, but it was Dr Kalam who made me jump into it as an entrepreneur.'
'Rajagopala Chidambaram's smile, simplicity and ability to put younger colleagues at ease always encouraged me to approach him for advice or guidance.'
'President Kalam pitched his dreams high. He will be best remembered for that feat.'
