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R-Day address: Prez warns against forces of 'intolerance'

R-Day address: Prez warns against forces of 'intolerance'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The President said there will be occasional doubters and baiters who will continue to complain, to demand, to rebel.

Former service chiefs appeal to Prez on OROP

Former service chiefs appeal to Prez on OROP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Government is looking at a "middle path" in resolving the "ticklish issue" of 'One Rank One Pension' demand of ex-servicemen, officials sources said.

Prez Xi Jinping receives guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Prez Xi Jinping receives guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a guard of honour on Thursday in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Thursday.

EC gives list of newly-elected LS members to Prez

EC gives list of newly-elected LS members to Prez

Rediff.com18 May 2014

The Election Commission on Sunday called on President Pranab Mukherjee and handed over the list of 543 newly-elected members of Lok Sabha that will enable him initiate the formal process of new government formation.

Accept criticism as argument, not as intolerance: Prez at IIM-C

Accept criticism as argument, not as intolerance: Prez at IIM-C

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Referring to first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the one who built modern India, Mukherjee said that he had helped build an atmosphere of free debate and discussions and not conflict and confrontation.

Javed Akhtar pens song for CRPF; Prez to unveil it

Javed Akhtar pens song for CRPF; Prez to unveil it

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar has penned a patriotic and valour-filled song for the country's largest paramilitary force CRPF, which is celebrating its 75th year of raising this year.

Hazare movement has opened new dimensions of democracy: Prez

Hazare movement has opened new dimensions of democracy: Prez

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

A day after Parliament approved the landmark Lokpal Bill, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said movements like that of Anna Hazare have opened new dimensions of democratic structure suggesting that they cannot be brushed aside.

Rahul must quit as Congress prez 5 years later

Rahul must quit as Congress prez 5 years later

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'He is 47 years old and not married. Since his son or daughter can contest for Parliament only 25 years after being born, the earliest, if he marries in December, would be 2043.' 'So this, pretty much, is the end of the road for dynastic rule in the party,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Left unity will not be hit due to Prez poll issue: CPI-M

Left unity will not be hit due to Prez poll issue: CPI-M

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Monday said that the Left unity would not be affected in anyway because of the Revolutionary Socialist Party and the Communist Party of India not supporting the candidature of United Progressive Alliance's Presidential nominee Pranab Mukherjee.

Arunachal row: Congress moves SC against recommendation for Prez rule

Arunachal row: Congress moves SC against recommendation for Prez rule

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

In the petition, there has been a challenge to the report and the recommendation of the Union Cabinet for promulgation of President's Rule in the state.

Prez to dedicate card payment network 'RuPay' on May 9

Prez to dedicate card payment network 'RuPay' on May 9

Rediff.com7 May 2014

'RuPay' is developed by National Payments Corporation of India.

Rebel Cong leader Vijay Bahuguna welcomes Prez's rule in U'khand

Rebel Cong leader Vijay Bahuguna welcomes Prez's rule in U'khand

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Rebel Congress leader Vijay Bahuguna on Sunday welcomed the imposition of President's Rule in Uttarakhand.

Prez sends Telangana bill to AP assembly; gives 6 weeks for discussion

Prez sends Telangana bill to AP assembly; gives 6 weeks for discussion

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee has given the Andhra Pradesh assembly six weeks time to deliberate on the issue of Telangana.

Congress leader Jaffer Sharief backs Bhagwat for Prez, writes to PM

Congress leader Jaffer Sharief backs Bhagwat for Prez, writes to PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Jaffer said minorities should not have any fear or crisis of confidence over Bhagwat's name being considered for the coveted post.

Prez free to sign ordinances ahead of Delhi polls: Election Commission

Prez free to sign ordinances ahead of Delhi polls: Election Commission

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The Election Commission on Monday refrained from commenting on whether President Pranab Mukherjee is free to sign ordinances when the Model Code of Conduct is in force for Delhi assembly elections, saying he (the president) knows when to use his constitutional powers.

Prez concludes Nepal visit, downplays differences in Indo-Nepal ties

Prez concludes Nepal visit, downplays differences in Indo-Nepal ties

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

During his visit, Mukherjee visited the hotbed of Madhesi protests Janakpur and met ex-servicemen of Gurkha regiments in Pokhra.

Don't bow to political interference: Prez to civil servants

Don't bow to political interference: Prez to civil servants

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday asked bureaucrats to not be subject to political interference and advised that civil servants should tell politicians what cannot be done and why it cannot be done.

For God's sake, do your job: Prez to MPs

For God's sake, do your job: Prez to MPs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Disruption is totally unacceptable in Parliamentary system, the President said.

Terrorism needs to be dealt individually and collectively: Prez

Terrorism needs to be dealt individually and collectively: Prez

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Raising the issue of cross border terrorism during his first visit to Turkey, a traditional ally of Pakistan, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the menace must be dealt both "individually and collectively" as it was a threat to global peace.

GST a disruptive change and tribute to India's democracy: Prez

GST a disruptive change and tribute to India's democracy: Prez

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

GST will also make our exports more competitive and also provide a level playing field to domestic industry to compete with imports, the President said.

Why the hurry to impose Prez rule in Arunachal: Shatrughan to Modi

Why the hurry to impose Prez rule in Arunachal: Shatrughan to Modi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Rebel Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Shatrughan Sinha on Saturday took a shot at his party once again by questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the 'hurry' to impose President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh.

TMC meets Prez for third time, calls note ban 'super emergency'

TMC meets Prez for third time, calls note ban 'super emergency'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Trinamool Congress MPs accused the Modi government of having imposed a "super emergency" by launching the exercise and engaging in "vendetta politics" by arresting two party lawmakers after it opposed the "draconian" move.

Prez recommends Ahmed Patel's Bill to help drought-hit farmers

Prez recommends Ahmed Patel's Bill to help drought-hit farmers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

The Bill seeks to create a welfare fund for farmers at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led from the front a campaign to woo farmers and downtrodden sections of the society.

Prez poll to be held on July 17, counting on July 20

Prez poll to be held on July 17, counting on July 20

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The term of President Pranab Mukherjee ends on July 24.

RuPay will reduce dependence on cash transactions: Prez

RuPay will reduce dependence on cash transactions: Prez

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The RuPay card is accepted at all ATMs (1.6 lakh plus), 95 per cent of PoS terminals (9.45 lakh plus) and most of the eCom merchants (about 10,000) in the country.

Govt to send Prez reference for probe against Justice Ganguly

Govt to send Prez reference for probe against Justice Ganguly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

The government is likely to send this week a Presidential reference to the Supreme Court for conducting a probe into the allegation of sexual harassment against Justice (retd) A K Ganguly after the attorney general has endorsed it.

Prez nod to trial of juveniles as adults for serious crimes

Prez nod to trial of juveniles as adults for serious crimes

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The lowering of the age from the existing 18 years means that those aged 16 and above will no longer enjoy protection under the Juvenile Justice law, under which juveniles cannot be tried under the normal law of the land that provides punishment of up to death for rape and murder.

Prez invites Oman to 'Make in India', seeks deeper trade ties

Prez invites Oman to 'Make in India', seeks deeper trade ties

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

He also thanked Oman for its support in anti-piracy operations.

India wanted Bofors reference dropped from Prez interview: Swedish daily

India wanted Bofors reference dropped from Prez interview: Swedish daily

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Editor-in-Chief of daily 'Dagens Nyhetter' Peter Wolodarski also claimed that Indian envoy to Sweden Banashri Bose Harrison warned that the planned state visit by the President was at risk of being cancelled.

JD-U frightening MLAs with rumour of Prez rule in Bihar: Manjhi

JD-U frightening MLAs with rumour of Prez rule in Bihar: Manjhi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday alleged that Nitish Kumar's camp was trying to "frighten MLAs" by spreading rumours that he was "conspiring" with BJP to have President's Rule imposed in Bihar and accused his rival of parading "bogus" MLAs.

Govt to send Prez reference to SC for probe against Ganguly

Govt to send Prez reference to SC for probe against Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The government is likely to send a Presidential reference to Supreme Court for conducting a probe into the allegation of sexual harassment against Justice (retd) A K Ganguly after Attorney General has endorsed it.

Reach out to innovators, help them with funds: Prez to banks

Reach out to innovators, help them with funds: Prez to banks

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

There are about 5.7 crore small entrepreneurs.

WB gang rape case: Father of girl meets Prez, demands CBI probe

WB gang rape case: Father of girl meets Prez, demands CBI probe

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

The family of the 16-year-old girl, who was gang-raped and murdered in West Bengal, on Tuesday met President Pranab Mukherjee demanding stringent punishment for the guilty.

J&K passes GST Bill after Prez gives nod to order

J&K passes GST Bill after Prez gives nod to order

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Drabu said the GST regime will roll out in the state at midnight on Friday, making Jammu and Kashmir the last state to join the new tax regime.

Court verdict in Vodafone case will help Nokia, other cos: Prez

Court verdict in Vodafone case will help Nokia, other cos: Prez

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The order in favour of Vodafone is being considered significant because some domestic companies too are involved in similar transfer pricing cases.

Those who smoke, drink can't vote in SGPC polls; Prez gives nod to law

Those who smoke, drink can't vote in SGPC polls; Prez gives nod to law

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Those who trim or shave beard and hair, smoke or drink alcohol cannot vote in the elections to Sikh religious bodies, with President Pranab Mukherjee giving assent to a bill passed recently by Parliament.

PIX: Prez's Mughal Garden is in full bloom and you are invited

PIX: Prez's Mughal Garden is in full bloom and you are invited

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Mughal Garden opens for public from February 13.

Please don't sign ordinance on convicted netas: BJP to Prez

Please don't sign ordinance on convicted netas: BJP to Prez

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday night tweeted that her party was opposed to the ordinance approved by the union cabinet and "we request the President not to sign this ordinance".

Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide on Prez nominee

Opposition to meet on June 22 to decide on Prez nominee

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Shiv Sena said that Dalit Prez candidate has been chosen for vote-bank politics.

Take extra care to lessen suffering of poor post note ban: Prez:

Take extra care to lessen suffering of poor post note ban: Prez:

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday cautioned that poor cannot wait for long and they need to get succour "here and now", in remarks that come against the backdrop of demonetisation which, he said, may lead to temporary slowdown of economy.