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Murmu elected Prez: A look at vote percentages in all presidential polls

Droupadi Murmu defeated the opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha, winning 64.03 per cent of the total votes polled on Thursday

Murmu elected Prez: A look at vote percentages in all presidential polls
Updated On : 22 Jul 2022 | 12:00 PM IST

Droupadi Murmu makes history; first tribal to be elected India's President

Gets more than 64% of the votes cast; first tribal woman to occupy the highest office

Droupadi Murmu makes history; first tribal to be elected India's President
Updated On : 22 Jul 2022 | 10:49 AM IST

Big achievement for tribal woman to get elected as President: Kiren Rijiju

After Droupadi Murmu got elected as the 15th President of India, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said it is a big achievement for a tribal woman to get elected as the President of the country

Big achievement for tribal woman to get elected as President: Kiren Rijiju
Updated On : 22 Jul 2022 | 6:58 AM IST

President Election 2022: 14 Presidents who have served the nation so far

The NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu crossed the 50 per cent mark after the third round of counting to emerge victorious in the poll over her rival Yashwant Sinha

President Election 2022: 14 Presidents who have served the nation so far
Updated On : 21 Jul 2022 | 8:27 PM IST

Who will be 15th President of India? Counting begins on Thursday at 11 am

India on Thursday will know who will succeed incumbent Ram Nath Kovind to become the country's 15th President, as counting of votes for the presidential election begins at 11am

Who will be 15th President of India? Counting begins on Thursday at 11 am
Updated On : 20 Jul 2022 | 7:43 PM IST

LIVE: Cryptocurrency poses risk to Indian economy, says Sitharaman in LS

From presidential elections to coronavirus cases, the Monsoon session of the Parliament and the emergency in Sri Lanka, catch all the latest developments from across the globe here

LIVE: Cryptocurrency poses risk to Indian economy, says Sitharaman in LS
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 1:20 PM IST

Droupadi Murmu vs Yashwant Sinha: Voting for presidential elections today

The polling will take place between 10 am and 5 pm in the Parliament and state legislative assemblies

Droupadi Murmu vs Yashwant Sinha: Voting for presidential elections today
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 7:19 AM IST

'We respect Murmu but..': AAP throws its lot with Sinha for Prez polls

We respect Droupadi Murmu but the AAP will support the opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha: RS MP Sanjay Singh

'We respect Murmu but..': AAP throws its lot with Sinha for Prez polls
Updated On : 16 Jul 2022 | 2:49 PM IST

Chiefs of Staff Committee hosts farewell dinner for outgoing Prez Kovind

President of India Ram Nath Kovind expressed happiness that during his tenure as the Supreme Commander, the induction of women in the National Defence Academy has been initiated

Chiefs of Staff Committee hosts farewell dinner for outgoing Prez Kovind
Updated On : 14 Jul 2022 | 7:53 AM IST

We need a thinking, speaking President; not rubber stamp: Yashwant Sinha

Yashwant Sinha, the candidate in the presidential election, on Wednesday said a "thinking and speaking" person should be the resident of Rashtrapati Bhavan and not a rubber stamp.

We need a thinking, speaking President; not rubber stamp: Yashwant Sinha
Updated On : 29 Jun 2022 | 9:00 PM IST

How is the President of India elected?

In the race to Rashtrapati Bhavan, NDA nominee Draupadi Murmu is has an edge over opposition's Yashwant Sinha due to majority support in the electoral-college. But how does India elect its President?

How is the President of India elected?
Updated On : 24 Jun 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

For Santhals, tribe at cusp of change, Droupadi Murmu is reason for pride

That is a lot of heft for a community that makes up about 7 million people and less than 10 per cent of all the tribes in India

For Santhals, tribe at cusp of change, Droupadi Murmu is reason for pride
Updated On : 23 Jun 2022 | 7:34 AM IST

Congress' Maken to meet President, demand withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

Congress General Secretary Ajay Maken said that the Congress will hold Satyagraha at Jantar Mantar on Monday and demand the President withdraw the Agnipath recruitment scheme.

Congress' Maken to meet President, demand withdrawal of Agnipath scheme
Updated On : 20 Jun 2022 | 11:36 AM IST

Big shoes to step into: Looking back on President Ram Nath Kovind's legacy

Take a look at the portfolio of the President of India and the legacy he leaves his successor who will be elected on July 18 in an elaborate election, for which the process is currently underway

Big shoes to step into: Looking back on President Ram Nath Kovind's legacy
Updated On : 20 Jun 2022 | 6:02 AM IST

Congress delegation to meet President over police misbehaviour with MPs

A delegation of Congress leaders is likely to meet President Ram Nath Kovind on June 20 and submit a memorandum on the issue of entry of police into party headquarters

Congress delegation to meet President over police misbehaviour with MPs
Updated On : 17 Jun 2022 | 7:13 AM IST

In run-up to Presidential polls, BJP, Opposition make their first moves

Rajnath reaches out to Mamata, proposes common govt-Opposition candidate

In run-up to Presidential polls, BJP, Opposition make their first moves
Updated On : 16 Jun 2022 | 2:02 AM IST

Nitish Kumar has all the abilities for becoming President: Bihar Minister

After the announcement of the presidential poll, Bihar Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar on Thursday said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has all the ability to hold the office of President.

Nitish Kumar has all the abilities for becoming President: Bihar Minister
Updated On : 09 Jun 2022 | 9:05 PM IST

President Kovind extends Holi greetings to citizens, wishes them happiness

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted the citizens of the country on the occasion of Holi and wished that the festival infuses joy, enthusiasm and new energy into the lives of all the countrymen

President Kovind extends Holi greetings to citizens, wishes them happiness
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 11:55 AM IST

Tap water to 6 million rural households helped women: President Kovind

Nearly six crore rural households have been provided tap water connection despite constraints imposed by the pandemic under the 'Har Ghar Jal' as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the President said

Tap water to 6 million rural households helped women: President Kovind
Updated On : 31 Jan 2022 | 2:28 PM IST

President Kovind honours Galwan 'bravehearts' with wartime gallantry awards

In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi urged people to read more about those who have been conferred the gallantry awards

President Kovind honours Galwan 'bravehearts' with wartime gallantry awards
Updated On : 23 Nov 2021 | 10:46 PM IST