President Ram Nath Kovind

The names that immediately come to our mind include APJ Abdul Kalam, KR Narayanan, Pranab Mukherjee, R Venakataraman, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and even India's first President Rajendra Prasad 

BJP may select presidential candidate today; Opposition too to finalise name for July 18 polls

At least 17 Opposition parties will also meet today to pick their consensus candidate for the Presidential election scheduled on July 18

Congress leaders meet President Kovind, raise 'mistreatment' of MPs, seek withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

Noting that they have met both Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha chairman and submitted their petition, the second memorandum issued by the Congress said, "We request you to ensure that this petition is referred to the privileges committee immediately and the Committee begins a time-bound enquiry on breach of privilege".

Presidential Polls | BJP reaches out to 17 Opposition parties to build consensus on presidential candidate

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has spoken with Sharad Pawar, Mamata Banerjee, Mallikarjun Kharge, Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati, Shibu Soren Naveen Patnaik, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and Nitish Kumar for building a consensus on a presidential candidate

Rajya Sabha poll results | What was expected and what transpired

Of the 16 Rajya Sabha seats for which the voting was held on June 10, the BJP won eight and the Congress five. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Shiv Sena got one seat each while the BJP-JJP-backed media baron Kartikeya Sharma won one seat.

Elections for 16 Rajya Sabha seats in four states to be held today

As many as 41 candidates, of the 57 seats falling vacant, have already been elected unopposed. The Rajya Sabha election will be crucial in view of the presidential elections scheduled to be held on July 18.

Election for the next President of India to be held on July 18, counting on July 21

The term of the current President Ram Nath Kovind ends on July 24.

I'm in favour of strong opposition in country: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed dynastic politics and said he favoured a strong opposition in the country.

Presidential Polls or 2024 general elections? What is behind KCR’s meetings with Opposition leaders

K Chandrashekar Rao, popularly known as KCR, is on a national tour in which he is meeting like-minded regional political leaders ahead of presidential polls scheduled in July and general elections in 2024

In Pics: First-ever visit by an Indian President to Jamaica kicks off with ceremonial welcome in Kingston

President Kovind was accorded a ceremonial welcome, Guard of Honour and 21-gun-salute.

Foray of start-ups into education, health can be game changer for India: President Kovind

Kovind was addressing a gathering here in Maharashtra after inaugurating the permanent campus of the Indian Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur

Ram Navami: PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind extend greetings

On Ram Navami, Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to address the 14th Foundation Day celebrations of Umiya Mata Temple at Gathila, Junagadh via video conference.

President Ram Nath Kovind confers Padma awards on 54 distinguished personalities

India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who died in a chopper crash last December, late Radheshyam Khemka, former chairman of Gita Press that publishes Hindu religious books, and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad were among 54 personalities who were conferred Padma awards by President Ram Nath Kovind on March 21.

Watch: 125-year-old yoga guru receives Padma Shri. PM Modi bows in tribute

Padma Shri 2022: Swami Sivananda was described as the living embodiment of Yoga, 'Dhyan' and 'Seva' from Kashi, Uttar Pradesh. He continues to serve all around him, despite his humble beginnings.

In Pics | President Ram Nath Kovind reviews Indian Naval Fleet off Visakhapatnam coast

The president conducted the Naval Fleet Review 2022 off Visakhapatnam coast, Andhra Pradesh, on February 21. The 12th edition of the President’s Fleet Review is being held as part of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, being celebrated as ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

President's Fleet Review 2022: Significance of the naval display in 10 points

A fleet review is usually conducted once during the tenure of the President, the Navy said. So far, 11 Presidential Fleet Reviews have been conducted since Independence.

Mughal Gardens to open from tomorrow. Here's how you can make bookings

Walk-in entry into Delhi's Mughal Gardens will not be available as precautionary measures, the statement said.

Budget 2022 session: Key highlights of President Ram Nath Kovind's speech

President Ram Nath Kovind while lauding India’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic listed the achievements of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government across sectors including, healthcare, infrastructure, defence, farming and start up, among others

Padma Awards 2022 | List of some of the award recipients

On January 25, President Ram Nath Kovind confirmed the names of 128 recipients of Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, conferred in three categories – Padma Vibhashan (7), Padma Bhushan (17), and Padma Shri (107).

India showed unmatched resolve during pandemic, better placed to meet future challenges: President Kovind

''The diversity and vibrancy of our democracy is appreciated world-wide. It is this spirit of unity and of being one nation which is celebrated every year as Republic Day,'' the President said.

Sindhutai Sapkal 'an inspiring saga of courage': President, PM Modi pay tribute to 'mother of orphans'

Sindhutai Sapkal, who grew up in poverty and had to suffer immense hardships as a child, went on to set up institutes for orphan children.

Parliament attack 2001: President, PM Modi lead tributes to those killed in 2001 parliament attack

Parliament attack 2001: #ParliamentAttack was among the top trending hashtags on Twitter on Monday morning.

In pics | Farmers start removing makeshift tents from Delhi border as year-long protest ends

Farmers have started vacating their protest site at Singhu on Delhi-Haryana border, ending their year-long agitation. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of 32 farmers' unions, announced the formal decision to end the stir on December 9.

3 farm laws stand scrapped as President gives assent to repeal Bill

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha had on November 29 passed the bill to repeal the three farm laws