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TopicPresident Kovind

Topic: President Kovind

Committee headed by ex-President Kovind to look into ‘one-nation, one-election’ possibility

The move comes a day after the government called a special session of Parliament between September 18 and 22, the agenda for which is under wraps.

Humanity, truth can’t be divided on basis of gender, caste or religion, says President Kovind

While inaugurating 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Srimad Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad, the president said the ultimate goal is the welfare of society.

President Kovind praises Centre’s achievements, fight against Covid ahead of budget

Addressing a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, Ram Nath Kovind also noted that India has emerged as a 'responsible global voice' on the issue of climate change.

India-Bangladesh close bond based on age-old ties of kinship, culture, says President Kovind

The President, before concluding his trip to Dhaka, noted that the country is committed to assisting Bangladesh in its efforts to achieve strong economic growth.

FS Shringla calls on Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina ahead of President Kovind’s visit to Dhaka

President Kovind is expected to travel to Dhaka from 15-17 December. Shringla is on a two-day official visit to review the wide-ranging cooperation between India & Bangladesh.

President Kovind calls upon judges to ‘exercise utmost discretion’ inside courtroom

Addressing a Constitution Day valedictory function, Kovind said in Indian tradition, judges are imagined as model of rectitude more akin to 'sthitpragya' (a person of steady wisdom).

President confers honorary rank of ‘General of Indian Army’ on Nepal Army Chief

In continuation of a tradition that started in 1950, Gen Sharma was conferred with the honorary rank. Sharma currently is on a 4-day visit to India to expand bilateral defence cooperation.

To attain inclusive ideals, role of women must increase in judiciary, says President Kovind

Presence of 4 women judges in SC is the highest ever, Kovind said. He added that these appointments have paved the way for a woman Chief Justice in the future.

Delegation led by SAD, BSP, NCP & JKNC discuss farmers, Pegasus issue with President Kovind

The delegation appealed to the President to ask the Centre to allow the opposition to discuss the farm laws and Pegasus issues in the Parliament.

Don’t stop at vaccinating yourself, motivate others too, President Kovind says

Speaking at Pukhrayan in Kanpur Dehat district, the President also said people should make Yoga an essential part of daily life to fight the pandemic, and building a healthy society.

On Camera

Officers Qureshi, Singh & Deosthalee on KBC hot seat—a Bollywood-like spectacle

At one point in the episode, Commander Deosthalee, who is the first Indian woman to command a naval warship, compared the three of them to a trishul—such was their synergy.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?