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Body found at servant quarters of Rashtrapati Bhavan

The person, whose body was found, worked at President Secretariat and was unwell.

08 Jun 2018 11:50 AM

Iftar parties have been traditionally hosted at the Rashtrapati Bhavan except during the tenure of APJ Abdul Kalam, who was the president from 2002-2007, officials said. (Photo: File)

Prez Kovind says no to religious functions at Rashtrapati Bhavan; no Iftar this year

Like APJ Abdul Kalam, the President won't host Iftar celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan after a decade-long gap.

07 Jun 2018 11:21 AM

There is no other mercy petitions pending with the president's secretariat. (Photo: File)

President Kovind rejects first mercy plea of man who burnt 7 people alive

This is the first mercy plea decided by Ram Nath Kovind after he became the President in July 2017.

03 Jun 2018 5:03 PM

'In some time, you will reach there...outside India Gate. Then probably, you will not be allowed to stand even there. Achche din aa gaye hain,' Gandhi said with a wry smile on his face. (Photo: PTI)

Media denied entry to President's house, ‘acche din’ taunts Rahul

Media persons in the past were allowed entry into Rashtrapati Bhawan to take comments of political leaders after they met the president.

29 Mar 2018 12:04 PM

‘Vilayati Kikar’ or ‘Prosopis juliflora’ was planted by the British in Delhi in 1912-13 to beautify the wastelands and at present it has encroached upon more than 95 per cent of the Ridge area, which is also known as the lungs of the city. (Representational image)

‘Native forest’ to come up in Ridge

The scientists will be using vines or ‘native climbers’ for killing and replacing the kikar.

28 Mar 2018 2:39 AM

Performances and talks by our living masters were a treat for residents of the national capital region. (Photo: Avinash Pasricha)

The living masters of intangible Indian cultural heritage

Good lighting is just one of the integrated elements of the quite superb presentation of Odissi choreography by Srijan.

23 Jan 2018 1:11 AM

The maximum and minimum temperatures on Saturday are likely to hover around 36 and 19 degrees Celsius respectively, the weatherman said. (Photo: AP)

Mist, fog enshrouds Delhi post-Diwali, mercury drops to 20.5 degrees

According to the MeT Department, the visibility reported at 8:30 am was 500 m and it improved as the day progressed.

20 Oct 2017 2:06 PM

Artist Sanjay Bhattacharyya with portrait of India’s 12th Vice President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari.

Politicians on canvas

The artist behind this 24x30 inch portrait, Sanjay Bhattacharyya shares his artistic journey.

09 Aug 2017 12:55 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind waves as he arrives in a traditional horse-driven carriage at Rashtrapati Bhavan after being sworn in last month in New Delhi. (Photo: AP )

Mr President, lead us on path to nation-building

The new global scenario, economic doldrums and the socio-political situation only herald a vastly different era.

08 Aug 2017 12:32 AM

President meets military wing officers

Mr Kovind urged the officers and staff to rise to these expectations by fulfilling their responsibilities.

06 Aug 2017 12:36 AM

The potato crop this year had been harvested before the Yogi government came to power, but the minister made his point.

Yogi, the god of potatoes

The BJP is abuzz with rumours of how a certain party leader is trying hard to accommodate his spouse at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

31 Jul 2017 5:29 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Dr APJ Abdul Kalam memorial at Pei Karumbu in Rameswaram. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Narendra Modi inaugurates APJ Abdul Kalam's memorial in Rameswaram

Modi unveiled a statue of Dr Kalam in Ramesawaram on his second death anniversary.

27 Jul 2017 8:05 AM

Family members of newly-elected President Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

From mud house to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Selected to head the party’s Dalit Morcha, Mr Kovind was elected to the Rajya Sabha from UP in April 1994.

26 Jul 2017 1:30 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind waves as he arrives in a traditional horse-driven carriage at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday after being sworn in. (Photo: AP)

Ram Nath Kovind sworn in as 14th President

Key to India’s success is its diversity, says Kovind after taking charge.

26 Jul 2017 1:02 AM

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchange greetings as President-elect Ram Nath Kovind looks on at the release of book, Various Reports, 4th Volume of Selected Speeches of the President, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Photo: PTI )

Soul of India lies in pluralism: President Pranab Mukherjee

Mr Mukherjee, 81, who will move from the 340-room sprawling presidential residence to a bungalow.

25 Jul 2017 2:34 AM

President Pranab Mukherjee and Union minister Arun Jaitley during the dinner hosted by the Chiefs of Staff at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Pranab Mukherjee is guardian of Constitution: Arun Jaitley

Mr Jaitley said Mr Mukherjee as a President was unquestionably the guardian of the Constitution.

25 Jul 2017 2:29 AM

Celebration of love

Valuable lesson from the month gone by: propagating the idea of love regardless of gender and sexual orientation.

05 Jul 2017 12:59 AM

Bihar Governor and Dalit leader Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo: File)

2nd dalit to be Prez, first with RSS links

The Opposition parties are due to meet on June 22 to decide on whether to support Mr Kovind in deference to his dalit status.

21 Jun 2017 12:32 AM

Senior home ministry and NDRF officials said a small team of about 30 personnel equipped with CBRN-disasters combat was stationed near the India Gate area sometime back. (Photo: Representational Image)

NDRF base comes up in Delhi, to fight bio, nuke threats

Apart from safeguarding the seat of power, it will quickly respond to dangerous threats to the local population.

12 Jun 2017 3:07 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

Water crisis to end as Haryana resumes supply

Under the circumstances, certain areas that come under the distribution network of these plants remained affected through the day.

18 May 2017 2:28 AM

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