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President Kovind, PM Modi laud bureaucrats on Civil Services Day

Kovind said that civil services have played a key role in implementing policies and programs for public welfare.

Tablighi event, migrant workers gathering setback to lockdown efforts: Prez

The president emphasized the need to ensure that no one remains hungry during the nationwide lockdown

Nirbhaya finally gets justice: All four convicts executed in Tihar Jail

Hours before their execution, the Supreme Court dismissed their final petition in a hearing, held after midnight, bringing the curtains down on a 7-year-old case that had left the nation in shock

Nirbhaya Fund underutilised at 9%, schemes see spending of less than 25%

Under the scheme, a helpline with a common number across the country, specifically for women, will link with the OSCs to provide aid to women in distress.

Farmers wanting higher land compensation seek Prez Kovind's nod for suicide

As there was no concrete step to address the farmers' demand in two days, the farmers have expressed their anguish through the letter and have sought permission to embrace death," Dalal said

Death penalty up by 53% in 2018, but most rape cases stuck at trial: Data

India has carried out four executions since 2004, the last having been in 2015

Banks should 'deeply involve' those brought into financial system: Kovind

"The challenge before us is to deeply involve those included. I would urge all of you to think of financial products that meet the needs of those at the bottom of the ladder," Kovind said.

Prez Kovind junks plea to disqualify AAP MLA for being member of NDMC

The President signed the order rejecting the petition on December 31, 2019 based on an opinion given by the Election Commission on September 16 last year

Amitabh Bachchan awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Award by President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday presented megastar Amitabh Bachchan with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Indian cinema's highest honour, in a special ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Bachchan was earlier supposed to receive the honour at the National Film Awards ceremony last Monday, but the 77-year-old actor was unable to attend the event due to ill health. Information & Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar had announced at the awards the Hindi cinema veteran will be bestowed with the honour in a special ceremony hosted by the President on Sunday. The award, named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke who is revered as the Father of Indian cinema, was instituted in 1969, the year Bachchan made his debut in Hindi film industry with "Saat Hindustani". The Dadasaheb Phalke Award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of Rs 10,00,000. Bachchan attended the ceremony with his wife, veteran actor-MP Jaya Bachchan and son, actor Abhishek Bachchan. In

Crimes against women: Have we lived up to vow of equal rights, asks Prez

Lok-Dessallien also recalled the contribution made by Mehta, who had served as the Indian delegate to the UN Commission on Human Rights from 1947 to 1948.

Need to mutually solve climate change, strive for holistic growth: Kovind

The President made the remarks at the Lakshmipat Singhania-IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards ceremony here.

Constitution Day: Oppn parties may boycott joint sitting of Parliament

Govt is celebrating 'Constitution Day' or 'Samvidhan Diwas' on Tuesday in the Central Hall of Parliament to mark the 70th anniversary of adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly

Ram Nath Kovind revoked President's rule in Maharashtra at 5.47 am

The gazette notification to this effect was issued by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla at 5.47 am

Congress to meet President, seek dismissal of Yediyurappa's Karnataka govt

Yediyurappa has admitted that it was his voice in an audio clip in which he can be heard luring a legislator's son in Devadurga, the congress leader alleged.

Air pollution: President Kovind sure that IITs, NITs will find a solution

The president said that after the government's efforts to improve India's ranking on the Ease of Doing Business Index, the aim is now to improve the Ease of Living for all citizens

Slowdown woes: Trade credit insurance claims rise 38%, premiums jump 14%

The president further said that the concept of corporate governance is complex, but the principles on which it is based are clear and well marked

Pakistan denies permission to President Kovind to enter its airspace

Kovind will embark on a visit to Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia from Monday during which he is expected to brief the top leadership in those countries on India's "national concerns"

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President gives assent to Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation legislation

The Parliament had earlier this week given its nod to the legislation for bifurcating the state

Pranab Mukherjee, Nanaji Deshmukh, Bhupen Hazarika conferred Bharat Ratna

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously