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Monday, August 18, 2025
TopicPresident of India

Topic: President of India

What’s common between APJ Abdul Kalam and Narendra Modi

The thriving cult of APJ Abdul Kalam is a reminder of the power of hope.

V.V. Giri, the President who signed 2 documents that still shape India’s politics, economy

Bharat Ratna recipient V.V. Giri gave his assent to two revolutionary documents — the Shimla Agreement and Indira Gandhi’s bank nationalisation Bill.

MEA goofs up, president, VP out of the country at the same time

In an unprecedented situation, President Kovind only returning from tour today while VP Naidu in Chicago for RSS event.

Row over 15th Finance Commission: Six states’ ministers to meet President Kovind today

Ministers from Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, Puducherry, Punjab and Delhi will submit a memorandum on the changes they want in the terms of reference.

Over 40 awardees skip 65th National Film Awards, allege ‘breach of trust’ by organisers

74 angry winners write letter of protest to govt body, say President’s decision to hand over just 11 of the hundreds of awards is ‘discrimination’.

The story behind why President Kalam sat on the floor while we sat on chairs

Chief Guest Kalam, in front row, got involved in a debate on media ethics, got so animated, he hauled himself on to the stage & intervened, seated on the floor!

Nehru didn’t want Rajendra Prasad as the Republic’s first president. Then Sardar intervened

The gossip in the newspapers regarding the first President of India began sometime in April 1949 itself. Both Rajagopalachari and Rajendra Prasad held almost parallel positions.

Talk Point: Can the disqualification of 20 Delhi MLAs trigger public sympathy for AAP?

The Delhi High Court is set to hear the case of disqualification of  20 Aam Aadmi Party MLAs by the nation’s President for holding an office of profit. ThePrint asks experts to weigh in.

Pranab, we presume

If Pranab Mukherjee wants the job of being the president, he is not only the natural front-runner, he should have the right of first refusal on it.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

Chinese FM Wang Yi in India, here’s what’s on top of agenda for talks between New Delhi & Beijing

New Delhi: De-escalation of troops in the icy heights of eastern Ladakh, restarting of patrolling in key areas along the Line of Actual Control...

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?