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President Pranab takes office
New Delhi: It was a day of pomp and pageantry, tradition and modernity as India Wednesday got its 13th President in 76-year-old seasoned politician...
Sangma, Pranab file nominations for presidential contest
New Delhi: The race to elect India’s 13th President formally began Thursday with both UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee and his rival Purno Sangma filing...
Pranab resigns; PM may keep Finance Ministry
New Delhi: Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday resigned as the Finance Minister to contest the July 19 presidential election as the candidate of the ruling United...
Kalam opts out of presidential fight
New Delhi: Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Monday said he won't contest the presidential election after studying the "totality" of the situation, spiking what...
Manmohan joins Pranab in presidential roulette
New Delhi: On a day of high drama, India’s presidential sweepstakes were thrown wide open Wednesday evening after two key allies of the ruling...
President approves Tendulkar’s nomination to Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar will now play the new role of a parliamentarian with President Pratibha Patil Thursday approving his nomination to...
Bhupen Hazarika conferred Padma Vibhushan posthumously
New Delhi: Late singer Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika was Thursday posthumously conferred India's second highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan by President Pratibha Patil.
The other two...
India celebrates 63rd Republic Day
New Delhi: India Thursday celebrated its 63rd Republic Day, showcasing its military might and the nation's rich cultural heritage.
The main ceremonial parade was held...
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