Tag: Ram Nath Kovind
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‘Vajpayee’s farsightedness led to Pokhran success’: President, PM greet nation on National Technology Day
On this day, late President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam led the Indian team of scientists to successfully test-fire the Shakti-1 nuclear missile at Rajasthan’s Pokhran test range.
May 11, 2019 -
It’s Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day today, President Kovind, PM Modi greet the states
Maharashtra Diwas or Maharashtra Din is a state holiday, commemorating the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960.
May 1, 2019 -
May Day 2019: President Kovind extends Labour Day wishes to celebrate workforce
President Ram Nath Kovind, while acknowledging the hard work of the workforce of the country, shared his wishes to both men and women workers on his official Twitter handle where he, on the behalf of the nation, celebrated the grit and dedication of India’s countless workers.
May 1, 2019 -
Debunking the fauji
These petty charlatans of the Opposition have severely damaged the reputation of the Armed Forces not only within the country but internationally as well. They need to apologise for their unpardonable acts and irresponsible statements when most of the other countries have appreciated India‘s bold action against the terrorists. The Opposition might be making a mistake by questioning Modi on national security issues, instead of focusing more on unemployment and agriculture.
May 1, 2019 -
Jet Airways employees write to President, PM seeking intervention
In separate but similarly-worded letters this week, the Society for Welfare of Indian Pilots (SWIP) and Jet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Welfare Association (JAMEWA) have requested help in clearing their outstanding salary dues.
April 20, 2019 -
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre a ‘shameful scar’: British envoy expresses regret but non-committal on apology
Earlier in the day, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra and several other leaders paid tributes to the martyrs of the massacre.
April 13, 2019 -
100 years of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: PM, President, Rahul Gandhi pay tributes to martyrs
Earlier this week, British Prime Minister Theresa May had said that 'the tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh of 1919 is a shameful scar on British Indian history.'
April 13, 2019 -
Row erupts over veterans’ letter to President against use of armed forces for ‘political agendas’
The letter from 156 veterans was reportedly sent to the President on Thursday, the day the national elections began.
April 12, 2019 -
‘Stop parties from using armed forces for political agendas’: 156 veterans write to President
Among the signatories are three former Army chiefs, four former Navy chiefs and former Air Force chief.
April 12, 2019 -
Governor Kalyan Singh may face action over ‘Modi campaign’ as President sends EC report to MHA
The poll body had found Singh's remark that Narendra Modi should be re-elected as the Prime Minister, violative of the Model Code of Conduct.
April 4, 2019 -
Kovind’s call
This is the mess into which the office of the President of India has been plunged, even by one of his representatives in the states who made an election-related plea.
April 4, 2019 -
Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose takes oath as India’s first Lokpal
Days after the SC criticised the government over the delay in appointment of a Lokpal and issued a deadline for the same, a selection committee comprising the PM finalised Ghose’s name.
March 23, 2019 -
President Ram Nath Kovind gives away National Grassroots Innovation Awards
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) 2019 in Gandhinagar on Friday
March 16, 2019 -
India will use might to protect sovereignty if needed: President Kovind
According to the President, the IAF has over the years grown into a modern, technology-intensive force distinguished by its commitment to excellence and professionalism.
March 4, 2019 -
President passes ordinance making triple talaq illegal, punishable with jail term up to 3 yrs
The Union Cabinet had earlier on Tuesday gave its nod to reissue the contentious Triple Talaq ordinance, which makes the practice of instant triple talaq by Muslim men a penal offence.
February 21, 2019 -
Ready to share intelligence, cooperate with India to eliminate terrorism: Saudi Crown Prince
MoUs on tourism, cooperation in the field of housing, International Solar Alliance among others were exchanged between the two countries.
February 20, 2019 -
Saudi Crown Prince receives ceremonial reception in Delhi; talks likely on Pak-sponsored terror
His visit comes in the backdrop of the escalating tension between India and Pakistan following the Pulwama terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad in which at least 44 CRPF personnel were killed.
February 20, 2019