A high-level committee on Thursday recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days (Pics/PTI and File Photos)
14 March,2024 02:37 PM IST | ronak mastakar
Voting for the presidential election in which NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu is pitted against joint opposition pick Yashwant Sinha began on Monday. Polling began at 10 am and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to cast his vote. The voting process would conclude at 5 pm. As India gears up to elect its 15th President, here's a look at the past 14 Presidents (there have been three acting Presidents) who served India. Pics/Rashtrapati Bhavan, AFP
18 July,2022 05:56 PM IST
As the nation mourned the demise of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday, Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, among others, were clicked at the last rites ceremony hosted at Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai. All photos/Yogen Shah
06 February,2022 07:46 PM IST
India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day with great fervour. The annual parade, which took place at Rajpath, New Delhi showcased India's diversity and plurality and the occasion was graced by PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, and other top dignitaries. Let's check out the 10 most stunning pics from the parade that perfectly sums up the spirit of Republic Day. Pics/Pallav Paliwal, PTI
26 January,2022 09:39 PM IST_d.jpg "Vijay Diwas in pictures: India honours soldiers of 1971 Indo-Pak war")
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Bangladesh and India hosted several events to mark it, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issuing a commemorative stamp on the occasion. Around 93,000 Pakistani troops had surrendered before the joint forces of the Indian Army and the "Mukti Bahini" on 16 December, 1971, that paved way for the birth of Bangladesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on Thursday. Pics/PTI
16 December,2021 02:21 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday presented seven Padma Vibhushan, ten Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri Awards. The awards were presented at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Pics/Pallav Paliwal, PTI
09 November,2021 09:58 AM IST
People across India came out in large numbers to celebrate the festival of Dussehra. As Dussehra symbolises the victory of 'good over evil', people burnt the effigies of Ravana, immersed the idols of Durga and married women took part in the 'Sindur Khela' ritual. President Ram Nath Kovind also celebrated Dussehra in Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh area with Indian Army personnel. Pics/PTI, AFP, Ashish Rane, Atul Kamble and Pallav Paliwal
15 October,2021 08:43 PM IST_d.jpg "IN PHOTOS: Indian Air Force celebrates 89th foundation day")
Indian Air Force Day is commemorated on October 8 every year to mark the foundation day of the Air Force. Celebrating its 89th anniversary, the Indian Air Force on Friday put up a dazzling show with 75 aircraft, drawn from its vintage and modern fleet, performing skilful manoeuvres also marking the platinum jubilee year of India's Independence. Pics/Pallav Paliwal, PTI
08 October,2021 05:46 PM IST
Prime Minister Naredndra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Mahatama Gandhi on his 152nd birth anniversary, saying his life and ideas will inspire every generation to walk the path of their duties. President Ram Nath Kovind greeted citizens on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti and asked people to take pledge to strive for making India a country of his dreams. To mark the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also be unveiling a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Lakshadweep. Pics/Pradeep Dhivar, PTI, AFP
01 October,2021 07:42 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
