Ram Nath Kovind

'India aims to become a 5-trillion-dollar economy': Prez Ram Nath Kovind addresses NIBM in Pune

Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) in Pune, President Ram Nath Kovind said that banks are the fulcrum of our economic system.

12 days ago

Will the Union Budget 2020 make it India's decade?

With the focus on the new decade and India's opportunity to seize the global economic opportunity, the Union Budget may well herald the second wave of structural reforms.

23 days ago

PM Modi to interact with winners of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020

The 49 children are winners in the fields of art & culture, Innovation, Scholastic, Social Service, Sports and Bravery. The awardees are from various states of India including one each from Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

Jan 23, 2020

Justice for Nirbhaya: President Kovind rejects Nirbhaya rape convict's mercy plea

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had forwarded the mercy petition of convict Mukesh Singh to President Kovind, recommending its rejection.

Jan 17, 2020

Muslim student denied entry for wearing scarf 'differently' during Prez Kovind's visit to Pondicherry University convocation

Gold medallist Rabeeha Abdurehim said that the police asked her to step out of the convocation hall as he wanted to have a word with her while President Ram Nath Kovind was present at the venue.

Dec 24, 2019

Arms (Amendment) Bill turns law, gets President Kovind' nod

Kovind gave his approval on Saturday to the Act which provides for enhancement of period of arms licence from three years to five years.

Dec 15, 2019

President's rule imposed in Maharashtra, Kovind gives his approval

President Ram Nath Kovind has imposed President's rule in Maharashtra after political parties failed to stake claim to form the government.

Nov 12, 2019

President Kovind gives assent to Triple Talaq Bill

The Triple Talaq Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on July 25 despite the opposition's demand for its scrutiny by a Standing Committee.

Aug 1, 2019

Chandrayaan-2 injected into orbit; India awaits its tryst with moon

The GSLV-Mk III blasted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota spaceport at 2.43 p.m. to begin its ascent into space.

Jul 22, 2019

From NRC to action against terror: Key policy elements in President Kovind's speech

President Kovind addressed the growing water crisis in the country. Creation of new Jal Shakti ministry is a decisive step which will have a far-reaching impact, President Kovind said.

Jun 20, 2019

Full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's speech at Parliament [READ]

While addressing the 17th Lok Sabha, President Ram Nath Kovind congratulated the newly-elected MPs of the Parliament.

Jun 20, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on the eve of 70th Republic Day [Full Speech]

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of 70th Republic Day on Friday. Read the full speech here.

Jan 25, 2019

Prez Ram Nath Kovind says India is at an exciting juncture; invites investments from Cyprus

Cyprus is the eighth largest investor in India and bilateral trade stands at around $8.2 billion.

Sep 3, 2018

Universities not mere degree factories, says President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind was speaking at the seventh convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad at Kandi in Sangareddy district.

Aug 5, 2018

President approves governor's rule in J&K after BJP pulls out of coalition with PDP

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the imposition of Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect. The move comes after BJP exited from PDP coalition and Mehbooba Mufti resigned as CM on Tuesday.

Jun 20, 2018

Big relief for homebuyers as President clears IBC ordinance

The ordinance under IBC, 2016 aims to save the buyers from builders who are declared bankruptcy in the middle of their real estate projects.

Jun 7, 2018

Take charge as change-makers: President tells Governors

The central focus for this year's conference is to sensitise the attending state heads to the programmes being implemented for citizens who have been left behind in the country's developmental journey.

Jun 5, 2018

Rajasthan is the state brimming with cultural activities: President Kovind

President of India Ram Nath Kovind visited Rajasthan today.

May 14, 2018

Anandiben Patel asks BJP to adopt poor kids for votes, Congress fumes

Congress has said that by advising BJP leaders to adopt poor and malnourished kids, the MP governor Anandiben Patel has misused her constitutional post and is indirectly supporting the saffron party in MP, ahead of the Assembly elections in the state.

Apr 28, 2018

India & Swaziland can forge win-win partnership: President Kovind

India and Swaziland have signed two agreements in the field of Health and Medicine and Visa department.

Apr 10, 2018