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President of India

Explained | What happens if no party wins the majority in Lok Sabha

There are a total of 543 seats in the lower house, with two nominated members— making it 545. A party defending its regime during the elections must win 50 per cent of the 543 seats— i.e., 272— to emerge victorious in the polls.

09 April 2024, 10:51 IST

Explained | What happens if no party wins the majority in Lok Sabha

Explained | What happens if no party wins the majority in Lok Sabha

Explained | What happens if no party wins the majority in Lok Sabha

09 April 2024, 10:51 IST

President should be above partisan politics

The President is the constitutional head of the country and should be above the political fray. It would be embarrassing if the court were to criticise the President’s action in this respect.

26 March 2024, 01:12 IST

President should be above partisan politics

President should be above partisan politics

President should be above partisan politics

26 March 2024, 01:12 IST

Kirti Chakra for six bravehearts, Prez nod to 311 defence decorations for armed forces

Those conferred the award posthumously are Captain MV Pranjal of the 63rd battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles and Rifleman Alok Rao of 18 Assam Rifles.

25 January 2024, 21:14 IST

Kirti Chakra for six bravehearts, Prez nod to 311 defence decorations for armed forces

Kirti Chakra for six bravehearts, Prez nod to 311 defence decorations for armed forces

Kirti Chakra for six bravehearts, Prez nod to 311 defence decorations for armed forces

25 January 2024, 21:14 IST

Women's empowerment essential for India to become a developed nation, says President Murmu

The president said the idea of women-led-development can be implemented only when women get the freedom to make their choices. With economic independence, this has become a reality to some extent.

16 January 2024, 12:30 IST

Women's empowerment essential for India to become a developed nation, says President Murmu

Women's empowerment essential for India to become a developed nation, says President Murmu

Women's empowerment essential for India to become a developed nation, says President Murmu

16 January 2024, 12:30 IST

Indian Army's patriotism remains great source of inspiration for all citizens: Prez Murmu on Army Day

Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshall K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor in 1949.

15 January 2024, 06:17 IST

Indian Army's patriotism remains great source of inspiration for all citizens: Prez Murmu on Army Day

Indian Army's patriotism remains great source of inspiration for all citizens: Prez Murmu on Army Day

Indian Army's patriotism remains great source of inspiration for all citizens: Prez Murmu on Army Day

15 January 2024, 06:17 IST

President Murmu greets people on New Year, calls to contribute towards inclusive development

President Droupadi Murmu greeted citizens on New Year over X and said, 'let us welcome the New Year with a renewed commitment to contribute to inclusive and sustainable development.'

01 January 2024, 04:35 IST

President Murmu greets people on New Year, calls to contribute towards inclusive development

President Murmu greets people on New Year, calls to contribute towards inclusive development

President Murmu greets people on New Year, calls to contribute towards inclusive development

01 January 2024, 04:35 IST

1st division now mandatory in Bachelor, Master degrees for IIM directors' post; President can dissolve board

Under the new rules, the eligibility for appointment as an IIM director now will be having a 'distinguished' academic record with 'first class degree in both Bachelor's and Master's level, and with PhD or equivalent from a reputed institute'.

13 November 2023, 15:46 IST

1st division now mandatory in Bachelor, Master degrees for IIM directors' post; President can dissolve board

1st division now mandatory in Bachelor, Master degrees for IIM directors' post; President can dissolve board

1st division now mandatory in Bachelor, Master degrees for IIM directors' post; President can dissolve board

13 November 2023, 15:46 IST

Prez Murmu hails GB Pant university for 'world-class' agriculture education, research

The president recalled Nobel laureate American agronomist Norman Borlaug describing GB Pant University as the 'harbinger of the green revolution'

07 November 2023, 13:02 IST

Prez Murmu hails GB Pant university for 'world-class' agriculture education, research

Prez Murmu hails GB Pant university for 'world-class' agriculture education, research

Prez Murmu hails GB Pant university for 'world-class' agriculture education, research

07 November 2023, 13:02 IST

Let this not be an inauspicious beginning

The President of India is the constitutional Head of State of the Republic of India

25 May 2023, 21:00 IST

Let this not be an inauspicious beginning

Let this not be an inauspicious beginning

Let this not be an inauspicious beginning

25 May 2023, 21:00 IST

State Act can't be invalidated after Prez assent: SC

A bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjay Kumar has rejected a plea against the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001

14 May 2023, 14:33 IST

Even if contrary to central law, State Act can't be invalidated after President's assent: SC

Even if contrary to central law, State Act can't be invalidated after President's assent: SC

State Act can't be invalidated after Prez assent: SC

14 May 2023, 14:33 IST