News for 'Rashtrapati Bhawan'

I will look into ID card issue: PM

I will look into ID card issue: PM

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

With the photo-identity card issue in the capital kicking up a major controversy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said that if there are any practical problems, these will be resolved. "I do not want to go into the motives. If there are any practical problems, we will resolve them," he told reporters on the sidelines of a function where the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India was sworn-in at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

First Look: Hamid Karzai in India

First Look: Hamid Karzai in India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

The Afghan President said he had come to thank India for its support and help over the past four years.

In a special gesture, PM Modi meets Dr Singh

In a special gesture, PM Modi meets Dr Singh

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited his predecessor Manmohan Singh to make a courtesy call.

Hamid Ansari sworn-in as 13th Vice President

Hamid Ansari sworn-in as 13th Vice President

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

The 70-year-old Ansari was administered the oath of office by President Pratibha Patil in the presence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other top leaders at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.

MPs, MLAs favour 2nd term for Kalam

MPs, MLAs favour 2nd term for Kalam

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

The survey conducted jointly by NDTV and Gfk Mode revealed that 59 per cent of the 500 parliamentarians and legislators interviewed wanted a second term for Kalam while nearly 35 per cent wanted a new President.

Randhawa wants to emulate Rathore

Randhawa wants to emulate Rathore

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

The ace golfer said his goal is to qualify for the USPGA tour and win one major.

Afzal may not be hanged on Oct 20

Afzal may not be hanged on Oct 20

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

According to legal provisions, a convict facing death sentence cannot be hanged till his or her clemency plea is rejected.

Writer not to return Padma award

Writer not to return Padma award

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

The veteran writer said his decision to return the award was not motivated by any personal insult but because of insult to the national language Hindi.

Bangladesh PM to visit India

Bangladesh PM to visit India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Khaleda Zia will arrive in New Delhi on March 20 on a three-day state visit, her first since assuming power five years ago.

Rs 700,000 crore worth shares in President's name

Rs 700,000 crore worth shares in President's name

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

This includes about Rs 600,000 crore (Rs 6,000 billion) worth shares in the name of the President of India across about 50 listed firms.

Why Merkel was seated during national anthem

Why Merkel was seated during national anthem

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

India has accepted a request by the German government to allow Chancellor Angela Merkel to remain seated while the national anthems of both countries she is suffering from a medical condition.

Kalam to spend less, save govt money

Kalam to spend less, save govt money

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

The total budget of the staff, household and allowances of the President would be Rs 17.64 crore (Rs 176.4 million) in the next financial year compared to the actual spending of Rs 18.39 crore (Rs 183.9 million) in the current fiscal.

S M Krishna appointed Maharashtra governor

S M Krishna appointed Maharashtra governor

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

Krishna will replace Mohammad Fazal.

Arjuna Awards ceremony to be postponed

Arjuna Awards ceremony to be postponed

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

A letter has been sent to President A P J Abdul Kalam requesting postponement of the ceremony in view of the Olympics.

Padma Shri a special feeling for Dravid

Padma Shri a special feeling for Dravid

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Rahul Dravid will be receiving the prestigious Padma Shri award from President Abdul Kalam at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday.

Justice Rajendra Babu sworn in as CJI

Justice Rajendra Babu sworn in as CJI

Rediff.com2 May 2004

Justice Babu is the 34th Chief Justice of independent India. He will hold the office only for 31 days as he is due to retire on June 1.

Karpoori Thakur awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously

Karpoori Thakur awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Thakur, popularly known as 'jannayak', served as chief minister from December 1970 to June 1971 and from December 1977 to April 1979.

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Kirti Chakra was posthumously conferred on CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar and Army Havildar Giris Gurung.

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Run for Unity: Govt offices in Delhi to shut at 2 pm today

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Government offices located in New Delhi's central area, including North Block and South Block, will be closed from 2 pm on Thursday till 9:30 am on Friday in connection with the 'Run for Unity' to be flagged off by Prime Minster Narendra Modi.

Meenakshi Lekhi: From BJP face in media to Union minister

Meenakshi Lekhi: From BJP face in media to Union minister

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The 54-year-old Lekhi, who took oath as a Union Minister of State on Wednesday on her second term as the MP from the prestigious New Delhi constituency, has been at the forefront of struggles on a host of issues ranging from those pertaining to women and environment to law and development.

President Kovind presents 2nd lot of Padma awards

President Kovind presents 2nd lot of Padma awards

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister late Kalyan Singh, often termed as a Hindutva icon, and actor Victor Banerjee were among the 65 distinguished personalities who were conferred with Padma awards by President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday.

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur: Oppn to Prez

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur: Oppn to Prez

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The opposition parties are seeking the President's intervention in the matter, claiming that violence in the BJP-ruled northeastern state is continuing unabated.

Delhi HC gives nod to Central Vista, calls it 'essential project'

Delhi HC gives nod to Central Vista, calls it 'essential project'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Describing the Central Vista project as 'vital and essential', the Delhi high court on Monday allowed construction work on the project to continue and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the petitioners for their 'motivated' plea.

Sitharaman meets President Kovind ahead of Budget speech

Sitharaman meets President Kovind ahead of Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called on President Ram Nath Kovind before presenting the Union Budget 2021-22. As per established tradition, the Finance Minister met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhawan before heading to Parliament. The Union Cabinet will meet at 10.15 am to clear the Budget.

'She was India's Daughter and India's Pride'

'She was India's Daughter and India's Pride'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Savita Kanswal, 26, was posthumously awarded the highest adventure award at Rashtrapati Bhavan this month. She died heroically, as she had lived, doing what no woman had done before her.

President gets emotional at Dr Singh's farewell

President gets emotional at Dr Singh's farewell

Rediff.com18 May 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee gave a touching farewell to 'gentleman' Manmohan Singh, recalling their four-decade-long association from Singh's bureaucracy days till he became the prime minister.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Sonia meets 'troubleshooter' Pranab, discusses LoC firing

Sonia meets 'troubleshooter' Pranab, discusses LoC firing

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi had a two-hour luncheon meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday afternoon, disclose highly placed sources at the President's house.

Cabinet reshuffle today; PM to fill up vacant slots

Cabinet reshuffle today; PM to fill up vacant slots

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The names of Meenakshi Natarajan, considered close to party Vice President Rahul Gandhi, and Oscar Fernandes are being mentioned in Congress circles for a possible berth in the Union council of ministers.

NC-led alliance stakes claim to form govt in J-K; oath-taking on Oct 16

NC-led alliance stakes claim to form govt in J-K; oath-taking on Oct 16

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Chief minister-designate Omar Abdullah met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to present letters of support from coalition partners, shortly after the Congress officially extended its backing to the party.

India should be history-conscious: Modi

India should be history-conscious: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed on India becoming history-conscious saying only such countries have a potential to create history.

Jaitley gets charge of defence after Parrikar's resignation

Jaitley gets charge of defence after Parrikar's resignation

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Parrikar submitted his resignation after BJP staked claim to form an alliance government in Goa.

India's First Lady Suvra Mukherjee passes away

India's First Lady Suvra Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee's wife Suvra Mukherjee, who has been ailing for some time, passed away on Tuesday. She was 74.

Modi hands over social media accounts to 7 women achievers

Modi hands over social media accounts to 7 women achievers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Speaking about the women achievers who will share their life journeys through the PM's social media accounts, Modi said, "These women have done great work in a wide range of sectors. Their struggles and aspirations motivate millions. Let us keep celebrating the achievements of such women and learning from them. #SheInspiresUs."

Justice Chandrachud set to become 50th CJI on Wednesday

Justice Chandrachud set to become 50th CJI on Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Justice Chandrachud will serve as the CJI for two years till November 10, 2024.

Week after rejig, Najma Heptullah quits Modi Cabinet

Week after rejig, Najma Heptullah quits Modi Cabinet

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla, who had crossed 75 years, resigned on Tuesday from the Union Cabinet along with Minister of State for Heavy Industries G M Siddeshwara.

PHOTOS: 6 reasons why you shouldn't miss Beating Retreat ceremony

PHOTOS: 6 reasons why you shouldn't miss Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Marking the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations, the beating the retreat ceremony will be held on Friday evening at the Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.

54% cut in Union Ministers' travel Budget

54% cut in Union Ministers' travel Budget

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The amount allocated for 'Tour Expenses' has been fixed at Rs 259 crore.