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As disruptions and adjournments threaten to wash out another session of parliament, President Pranab Mukherjee's strong rebuke today was clearly aimed at parliamentarians: "For God's sake, do your job. You are meant to transact business in Parliament."

Close on the heels of President Pranab Mukherjee's maiden visit to three African nations - Ghana, Ivory Coast and Namibia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also likely to visit a few countries of the continent soon.

Terrorism is a scourge which knows no borders and must be eradicated through the collective efforts of the civilised world, President Pranab Mukherjee said here as he expressed solidarity with Ghana which is confronting this challenge.

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday arrived in Accra in the first leg of his six-day visit to three African nations - Ghana, Ivory Coast and Namibia, as part of "outreach to Africa" focussing on trade, education and boosting relations with these countries.

President Pranab Mukherjee today expressed concern over a string of alleged attacks on Africans in the country, saying it would be most unfortunate if the people of India were to "dilute our long tradition of friendship with the people of Africa".

Against the backdrop of incidents of violence with communal and casteist overtones, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday once again emphasised the importance of diversity, saying it is "our lifeblood" and ensures that "we value co-existence, dialogue, mutual understanding and peace".

India defeated South Africa by 130 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to break their World Cup jinx of never winning against the Proteas in the mega-event.

President Pranab Mukherjee today sent across good wishes to his South African counterpart Jacob G Zuma on his re-election as he expressed hope that bilateral relations between the two countries will grow from "strength to strength".

Calling him a venerated elder and a great soul, President Pranab Mukherjee today said India has no doubt that the world will honour the historic legacy of Nelson Mandela.

President Pranab Mukherjee is one of six world leaders who will address a memorial service being held at a Johannesburg stadium to celebrate Nelson Mandela's gift for uniting enemies across political and racial divides.

The President said he was leaving with sadness for the memorial service to be held in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

President Pranab Mukherjee today expressed profound grief over the death of global anti-apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela saying, he was an "icon of inspiration for humanity".

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today met President Pranab Mukherjee to brief him about his visit to South Africa to attend a five-nation summit on March 26 and 27.

The Finance Minister said that India has emerged as an important economic player in the world theatre.

As disruptions and adjournments threaten to wash out another session of parliament, President Pranab Mukherjee's strong rebuke today was clearly aimed at parliamentarians: "For God's sake, do your job. You are meant to transact business in Parliament."

Close on the heels of President Pranab Mukherjee's maiden visit to three African nations - Ghana, Ivory Coast and Namibia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also likely to visit a few countries of the continent soon.

Terrorism is a scourge which knows no borders and must be eradicated through the collective efforts of the civilised world, President Pranab Mukherjee said here as he expressed solidarity with Ghana which is confronting this challenge.

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday arrived in Accra in the first leg of his six-day visit to three African nations - Ghana, Ivory Coast and Namibia, as part of "outreach to Africa" focussing on trade, education and boosting relations with these countries.

President Pranab Mukherjee today expressed concern over a string of alleged attacks on Africans in the country, saying it would be most unfortunate if the people of India were to "dilute our long tradition of friendship with the people of Africa".

Against the backdrop of incidents of violence with communal and casteist overtones, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday once again emphasised the importance of diversity, saying it is "our lifeblood" and ensures that "we value co-existence, dialogue, mutual understanding and peace".

India defeated South Africa by 130 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to break their World Cup jinx of never winning against the Proteas in the mega-event.

President Pranab Mukherjee today sent across good wishes to his South African counterpart Jacob G Zuma on his re-election as he expressed hope that bilateral relations between the two countries will grow from "strength to strength".

Calling him a venerated elder and a great soul, President Pranab Mukherjee today said India has no doubt that the world will honour the historic legacy of Nelson Mandela.

President Pranab Mukherjee is one of six world leaders who will address a memorial service being held at a Johannesburg stadium to celebrate Nelson Mandela's gift for uniting enemies across political and racial divides.

The President said he was leaving with sadness for the memorial service to be held in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

President Pranab Mukherjee today expressed profound grief over the death of global anti-apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela saying, he was an "icon of inspiration for humanity".

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today met President Pranab Mukherjee to brief him about his visit to South Africa to attend a five-nation summit on March 26 and 27.

The Finance Minister said that India has emerged as an important economic player in the world theatre.