News for 'Pranab Mukherjee'

Pranab's condition unchanged, still on life support: Hospital

Pranab's condition unchanged, still on life support: Hospital

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'The condition of Hon'ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged this morning (14 August 2020). He is under intensive care and continues to be on ventilatory support. His vital parameters are presently stable,' the hospital said in a statement.

No change in Pranab's health condition: Hospital

No change in Pranab's health condition: Hospital

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The 84-year-old former president was admitted to the hospital in Delhi Cantonment on August 10.

Family refutes rumours about Pranab's death

Family refutes rumours about Pranab's death

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Dismissing 'speculation' and 'fake news' regarding the health of Pranab Mukherjee, his son Abhijit Mukherjee said that the former President is still alive and 'haemodynamically' stable.

RIP Pranab da: 'His demise is passing of an era'

RIP Pranab da: 'His demise is passing of an era'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Shortly after former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away, leaders, including President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid tributes to him.

'I'm Not A Chor'

'I'm Not A Chor'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Breaking his silence after nine years, Vijay Mallya said he may return to India if assured a fair trial.

Exclusive! President Mukherjee celebrates Durga Puja

Exclusive! President Mukherjee celebrates Durga Puja

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Rediff.com's Indrani Roy was the only journalist to attend President Pranab Mukherjee's ancestral Durga Puja celebrations at Miriti village in West Bengal, and is charmed by the sight of the Head of State play a gracious host during the festivities.

Why The Congress Has Rediscovered Sitaram Kesri

Why The Congress Has Rediscovered Sitaram Kesri

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

It was significant that the ceremony took place at 24, Akbar Road, the party's former national headquarters, and not at its new office in Kotla Road.

For President Mukherjee, Bhutan breaks protocol

For President Mukherjee, Bhutan breaks protocol

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

India on Friday said Bhutan and its security is "intricately interlinked" and it is important for the two neighbours to be sensitive to each other's concerns, as President Pranab Mukherjee held wide-ranging talks with the Bhutanese leadership.

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's family and relatives paid their last respects clad in PPE kits while conforming to COVID-19 safeguards.

Prez poll: Pranab, Sangma to visit Gujarat

Prez poll: Pranab, Sangma to visit Gujarat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

As part of their ongoing campaign for the July 19 Presidential election, United Progressive Alliance nominee Pranab Mukherjee and his rival P A Sangma will be separately visiting Gujarat in next couple of days.

From FM to President: Pranab's successful innings

From FM to President: Pranab's successful innings

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

From starting off his career a teacher in West Bengal to joining politics and holding several ministerial positions, it has been an enviable journey for Pranab Mukherjee through the echelons of power.

Prez Pranab to convene Governors conference on Feb 12

Prez Pranab to convene Governors conference on Feb 12

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee has convened a three-day Governors conference from February 12 to articulate the stability of the Union Government, anticipating a hung Parliament in May 2014.

Prez Pranab returns after 'emotional' visit to Mauritius

Prez Pranab returns after 'emotional' visit to Mauritius

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee is deeply satisfied with his three-day visit to Mauritius, Saisuresh Sivaswamy reports.

Greetings come pouring in on President Pranab's 81st birthday

Greetings come pouring in on President Pranab's 81st birthday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

On the occasion of his 81st birthday, political leaders across parties and other eminent personalities greeted President Pranab Mukherjee.

Pranab will win with 65 percent votes: Chidambaram

Pranab will win with 65 percent votes: Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram expressed confidence that Pranab Mukherjee would win the Presidential election with over 65 per cent votes when asked whether the UPA candidate would sail through without Trinamool Congress support.

Puri priests seek blessings for Pranab

Puri priests seek blessings for Pranab

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

With United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi naming Pranab Mukherjee as the Presidential candidate, priests at Sri Jagannath Temple at Puri sought the Lord's blessings for him.

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.'

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'Modi had not discussed demonetization with me prior to his announcement on 8 November 2016. 'I learnt of it along with the rest of the country. 'I was not surprised when he did not discuss the issue with me prior to making the public announcement. 'It fitted in with his style of making dramatic announcements.' A fascinating excerpt from Pranab Mukherjee's The Presidential Years: 2012-2017.

Prez poll: BJP's Maneka Gandhi backs Pranab

Prez poll: BJP's Maneka Gandhi backs Pranab

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Maneka Gandhi, who met Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Monday, described him as an excellent candidate for the coveted post of President of India.

Pranab: From 'unelectable' to supreme troubleshooter

Pranab: From 'unelectable' to supreme troubleshooter

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Despite a middling career in politics, Pranab Mukherjee has endured because of his reputation as a political troubleshooter par excellence.

President Mukherjee and the future of Indian politics

President Mukherjee and the future of Indian politics

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Pranab Mukherjee's likely clear and impressive victory in the presidential poll will in no way reverse the perceptible decline of the Congress, says Subir Roy.

When President Pranab made Santa's day

When President Pranab made Santa's day

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Christmas came two months earlier for President Pranab Mukherjee when he visited Santa Claus's official workplace, Rovaneimi, Finland and met him in person.

CHAT: Can President Pranab be apolitical?

CHAT: Can President Pranab be apolitical?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Can an active politician like Pranab Mukherjee ever be an apolitical President. Join Dilliwalla on Wednesday, June 25, 2012 at 2pm IST for some answers.

BJP's charge against Pranab 'scandalous': PC

BJP's charge against Pranab 'scandalous': PC

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday described as 'scandalous' Bharatiya Janata Party's contention that Pranab Mukherjee's resignation letter to the Indian Statistical Institute was forged, and said the UPA Presidential candidate must surely have taken note of this allegation levelled against him.

Son vs daughter: Pranab's children spar over publishing his memoir

Son vs daughter: Pranab's children spar over publishing his memoir

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The book, which was in the news recently for Pranab Mukherjee's critical comments on the Congress, including his observation that the party lost political focus after his elevation as president, is set to be launched next month by Rupa, which published the two earlier volumes of his memoirs.

Sonia's weight increases, Pranab's chances diminish

Sonia's weight increases, Pranab's chances diminish

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

By asking Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to move the resolution authorising the Congress president to select the party's presidential nominee, Sonia Gandhi has strengthened her political position. Sheela Bhatt analyses

DON'T MISS: Pranab Mukherjee's advice to young Indians

DON'T MISS: Pranab Mukherjee's advice to young Indians

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Union Finance Minister addressed students of the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) in Ghaziabad (UP) during their annual convocation. Here is what he had to say.

No merit in Sangma's objection to Mukherjee's candidature: RO

No merit in Sangma's objection to Mukherjee's candidature: RO

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

The Returning Officer in the Presidential Election has rejected opposition candidate P A Sangma's contention that United Progressive Alliance's nominee Pranab Mukherjee's letter of resignation from the Indian Statistical Institute was forged, saying it had no merit.

CHAT: Was Pranab a good finance minister?

CHAT: Was Pranab a good finance minister?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Discuss Pranab Mukherjee's tenure as FM with Senior Associate Editor (Business)Faisal Kidwai.

Pranab: Inflation, self-reliance and Reliance

Pranab: Inflation, self-reliance and Reliance

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Anirban Ganguly recounts moments from the past when Pranab Mukherjee had to face uncomfortable questions from opposition MPs.

In PIX: President Pranab goes to office

In PIX: President Pranab goes to office

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday became the 13th President of India capping a five-decade career that saw him play significant roles in government, Parliament and party.

Why Mamata will decide Pranab's fate

Why Mamata will decide Pranab's fate

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Why Krishna is miffed. The Congress's power politics. The BJP's politics over Modi. All this, and more, in Dilli Gupshup....

Country lost an outstanding parliamentarian: Cabinet on Pranab

Country lost an outstanding parliamentarian: Cabinet on Pranab

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also observed silence for two minutes in the memory of Mukherjee.

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In 2021, the Centre renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. But many wonder, why despite the public sentiment the country's highest civilian honour continues to elude the man who put Indian hockey on the world map.

Reject Afzal Guru's mercy plea: Bal Thackeray to Pranab

Reject Afzal Guru's mercy plea: Bal Thackeray to Pranab

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Monday said that Pranab Mukherjee should begin his tenure as President by rejecting the mercy plea of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru and create history. Congratulating Mukherjee on his election as the 13th President, Thackeray said we have great expectations from Pranab Mukherjee.

Prez poll campaign: Pranab, Sangma to visit Srinagar

Prez poll campaign: Pranab, Sangma to visit Srinagar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The presidential nominee of the United Progressive Alliance, Pranab Mukherjee is set to have a rewarding visit to Jammu and Kashmir on July 15.

EC rejects Sangma camp's petition against Pranab

EC rejects Sangma camp's petition against Pranab

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Citing Constitutional and legal provisions, the Election Commission on Tuesday rejected the petition of opposition-backed Presidential nominee P A Sangma camp against United Progressive Alliance candidate Pranab Mukherjee's nomination saying the same is not maintainable before it.

Basu's cremation: Pranab to represent Centre, Cong

Basu's cremation: Pranab to represent Centre, Cong

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Communist Party of India general secretary A B Bardhan and national secretary D Raja will go to Kolkata and represent their party at the cremation.

Why no CWC meeting after my father's death? Sharmistha asks Cong

Why no CWC meeting after my father's death? Sharmistha asks Cong

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has alleged a "rot" within the Congress party and called for serious introspection. She criticized the party's lack of ideology and its treatment of non-dynastic leaders, citing the case of former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. She also questioned the party's failure to convene a Congress Working Committee meeting after her father's death, highlighting a perceived loss of institutional memory. Mukherjee, who has since left politics, also advocated for a memorial to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and a posthumous Bharat Ratna award for him.

BJD accuses Pranab of manipulating ISI resignation

BJD accuses Pranab of manipulating ISI resignation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Accusing United Progtressive Alliance's Presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee of 'manipulating' his resignation from chairmanship of Indian Statistical Institute, the ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha today hit the streets holding Union Minister Srikant Jena responsible for doing it on back date.