Pranab Mukherjee, LK Advani will release book on Biju Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik’s guest list has been prepared with an eye on the forthcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls, reports Archis Mohan.  In a significant development for Odisha politics,......

Pranab, Opposition leaders attend Rahul's first iftar party

Days after a row erupted over his address at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters, former president Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday broke bread with Rahul Gandhi at an iftar party hosted by......

1 injured after vehicles in Pranab Mukherjee's convoy collide

Four vehicles in President Pranab Mukherjee’s convoy collided while moving from Stockholm to Uppsala University on Tuesday, leaving one protocol officer with minor injuries. The last......

Pranab's 5-decade-long political career comes to an end

Pranab Mukherjee -- rewarded as president yet not trusted enough to be prime minister. IMAGE: President Mukherjee's journey has been a long and extensive one. He became India’s youngest......

Chidambaram, Pranab put pressure over interest rates: Subbarao

In his book, former governor Subbarao says Chidambaram, Pranab were piqued by his tight rate policy; refused extension to two deputies. IMAGE: Raghuram Rajan (L), with Duvvuri Subbarao.......

Weather dept scales down monsoon forecast

India Meteorological Department, the government’s official weather forecaster on Monday said it expected monsoon rainfall this year to be 93 per cent of the 50-year average since 1950 (called......

Prez promises a lot but finding resources a challenge

It is now to be hoped that Mr Modi’s government quickly addresses the resources problem using innovative funding avenues and systems. President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday addressed a joint......

President to focus on Modi govt's revival road map

Amid searing heat, a possibly deficient monsoon and serious financial challenges, including the problem of how to tackle the retrospective taxation issue, President Pranab Mukherjee’s address......

Prez to honour Tomy for circumnavigation feat

It will be a dream come true for Lt Commander Abhilash Tomy when President Pranab Mukherjee felicitates him in Mumbai on Saturday for completing a non-stop solo circumnavigation of the globe under......