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Pranab Mukherjee, the elder statesman of Indian politics, has died at 84. The former President of India, who had tested positive for coronavirus, had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee delivered an unusually sharp critique of the government over the economy on Thursday, calling out the disbanding of the Planning Commission and saying that India's widely-publicised $5-trillion GDP target would only be possible thanks to the work of the previous governments.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or the RSS, the BJP's ideological mentor, is reaping huge benefit from former president Pranab Mukherjee to its headquarters earlier this month. At a press meet in Kolkata on Monday, senior RSS leader Biplap Roy said applications to join the organisation from across the country have tripled since Mr Mukherjee went to...

Rahul Gandhi's promotion to president of the Congress should not be judged by outsiders as a travesty of democracy, Pranab Mukherjee told NDTV today, describing the 47-year-old No 2 in his party as "a young man" with the ability "to respond to change, to adapt, to adjust".

President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday expressed concern over the incidents of mob lynching around the country, saying that people must remain vigilant against challenges to the fundamental tenets of India's pluralist society.

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries have arrived at the Parliament's Central Hall tonight for the launch of the Goods and Services Tax or GST. In just around an hour, the Prime Minister will launch the country's biggest tax reform at Parliament's historic Central Hall in the presence of President Mukherjee...

The nation paid homage this morning to Havildar Hangpan Dada, awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the highest award to an army man during peace-time operations, for killing four terrorists who had infiltrated into north Kashmir last year. The Havildar killed three of the intruders and fatally injured a fourth before he died of bullet wounds at 13,000 feet i...

As India celebrated its 68th Republic Day, soldiers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) led the parade at Rajpath, the ceremonial road where President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Chief Guest, were among hundreds of viewers.

India celebrated its 68th Republic Day today with a grand parade at Rajpath, the ceremonial road in the heart of Delhi flanked by the country's most important buildings. President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, dignitaries and hundreds others watched the parade that showcases India's military strength and cultural ...

Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal chief minister, led parliamentarians from her party and BJP ally Shiv Sena in a 1-km march today from Parliament House to the presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhawan to petition President Pranab Mukherjee against the government's currency ban.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led a delegation state's opposition to meet President Pranab Mukherjee today, backing the army's call for dialogue among all stakeholders.

President Pranab Mukherjee take on the role of a teacher tomorrow, on the eve of Teachers' Day, and give lessons in political history to students of class 11 and 12 from a Delhi school.

As Yakub Memon was hanged today in a Nagpur jail, security has been added for the three judges who rejected his last-minute appeal in an unprecedented hearing that took place in the Supreme Court in the middle of the night.

Yesterday, NDTV celebrated its 25-year journey with a series of events culminating with a grand show at Rashtrapati Bhavan where 25 Living Legends of India were honoured by President Pranab Mukherjee.

Amid speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met President Pranab Mukherjee for around 45 minutes today. According to sources, Dr Singh assured the President that the Congress-led UPA government has the numbers to stay in power.

Pranab Mukherjee, the elder statesman of Indian politics, has died at 84. The former President of India, who had tested positive for coronavirus, had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee delivered an unusually sharp critique of the government over the economy on Thursday, calling out the disbanding of the Planning Commission and saying that India's widely-publicised $5-trillion GDP target would only be possible thanks to the work of the previous governments.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or the RSS, the BJP's ideological mentor, is reaping huge benefit from former president Pranab Mukherjee to its headquarters earlier this month. At a press meet in Kolkata on Monday, senior RSS leader Biplap Roy said applications to join the organisation from across the country have tripled since Mr Mukherjee went to...

Rahul Gandhi's promotion to president of the Congress should not be judged by outsiders as a travesty of democracy, Pranab Mukherjee told NDTV today, describing the 47-year-old No 2 in his party as "a young man" with the ability "to respond to change, to adapt, to adjust".

President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday expressed concern over the incidents of mob lynching around the country, saying that people must remain vigilant against challenges to the fundamental tenets of India's pluralist society.

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries have arrived at the Parliament's Central Hall tonight for the launch of the Goods and Services Tax or GST. In just around an hour, the Prime Minister will launch the country's biggest tax reform at Parliament's historic Central Hall in the presence of President Mukherjee...

The nation paid homage this morning to Havildar Hangpan Dada, awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the highest award to an army man during peace-time operations, for killing four terrorists who had infiltrated into north Kashmir last year. The Havildar killed three of the intruders and fatally injured a fourth before he died of bullet wounds at 13,000 feet i...

As India celebrated its 68th Republic Day, soldiers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) led the parade at Rajpath, the ceremonial road where President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Chief Guest, were among hundreds of viewers.

India celebrated its 68th Republic Day today with a grand parade at Rajpath, the ceremonial road in the heart of Delhi flanked by the country's most important buildings. President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, dignitaries and hundreds others watched the parade that showcases India's military strength and cultural ...

Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal chief minister, led parliamentarians from her party and BJP ally Shiv Sena in a 1-km march today from Parliament House to the presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhawan to petition President Pranab Mukherjee against the government's currency ban.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led a delegation state's opposition to meet President Pranab Mukherjee today, backing the army's call for dialogue among all stakeholders.

President Pranab Mukherjee take on the role of a teacher tomorrow, on the eve of Teachers' Day, and give lessons in political history to students of class 11 and 12 from a Delhi school.

As Yakub Memon was hanged today in a Nagpur jail, security has been added for the three judges who rejected his last-minute appeal in an unprecedented hearing that took place in the Supreme Court in the middle of the night.

Yesterday, NDTV celebrated its 25-year journey with a series of events culminating with a grand show at Rashtrapati Bhavan where 25 Living Legends of India were honoured by President Pranab Mukherjee.

Amid speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met President Pranab Mukherjee for around 45 minutes today. According to sources, Dr Singh assured the President that the Congress-led UPA government has the numbers to stay in power.