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Traditional media should introspect on its role in society: Prez Kovind

"The project of democracy is incomplete without informed citizens which means, without unbiased journalism," he said

Donald Trump's India visit: Key India-US defence deals in offing?

Speaking on his planned India visit, Foreign Secretary Shringla said President Trump would be accompanied by a high-level delegation

Govt to spend Rs 25 trn on rural economy; Rs 43K cr given under PM-KISAN

The President said the central government, along with states, is working to provide relief to farmers from natural calamities

President Kovind makes pitch for swadeshi to build 'a better tomorrow'

Protests in parliament against CAA, NRC mar his address

Nirbhaya: SC verdict on death row convict Mukesh's plea on Wednesday

President Ram Nath Kovind had rejected the mercy petition of Mukesh on January 17

Amid protests, President asks youth to follow non-violence on eve of R-Day

The President also recalled the words of Ambedkar, the architect of the constitution

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: President on Republic Day eve

His remarks come in the backdrop of protests against the new citizenship law although he made no reference to them

Some voters don't realise importance of right to exercise franchise: Prez

He pointed out that even in old democracies such as England, women were able to get equal voting rights in the 20th century, after nearly three decades of struggle

CAA: Concerned citizens ask Prez to act against those indulging in violence

The group consists of people who have retired from top government and constitutional posts and intellectuals

TMC, IUML among a dozen others to knock SC against Citizenship Act

President Ram Nath Kovind gave assent to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on Thursday night, making it into an Act

Top events today: Modi meets Cabinet, Chhattisgarh civic polls results

From Union Cabinet meet to Chattisgarh urban bodies elections results, Business Standard brings you top events that are lined up for Tuesday

Univ student returns gold medal in protest, 'was barred from Kovind event'

Pondicherry University student claimed she was asked by a senior police officer to leave the auditorium before the commencement of the convocation

Budget 2020: Centre may announce sops for states for pollution control

The Commission submitted its interim report for 2020-21 to President Ram Nath Kovind earlier this month

India strives to eliminate poverty, become middle-income country: President

The president said while developing their specialisations, these institutes should collaborate and learn from each other

Citizenship Bill 2019 becomes law with President Ram Nath Kovind's assent

According to an official notification, the Act comes into effect with its publication in the official gazette on Thursday

Rape convicts under POCSO should have no right to file mercy petition: Prez

His comments came in the backdrop of several cases of crime against women reported from different parts of the country

Governors, Lt guvs crucial when emphasis is on federalism: President Kovind

Inaugurating a two-day conference, the president said the governors have an important role in the constitutional system

Parties can still stake claim: Experts on President rule in Maharashtra

The decision to impose the President's rule came hours after Governor informed President that he was satisfied that Maharashtra govt cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution

Office of profit case: President rejects disqualification of 11 AAP MLAs

EC observed that holding the office of co-chairperson of a District Disaster Management Authority does not attract disqualification as MLA

WhatsApp spyware row: Opposition parties plan to approach President

A note is being prepared by the Opposition, calling upon the President "to make a Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court of India under Article 143 of the Constitution