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Sebastián Solorza positions himself as a “point of balance” between the far right and the far left.

Meet the actor with Down Syndrome who wants to run for Chile president

August 18, 2025 1:27 pm

Sebastián Solorza is racing against the clock to gather 35,000 signatures by August 18, a requirement for him to run as an independent candidate.

In written submissions to the court, where a five-judge bench is hearing a reference made by the President on whether time schedules can be fixed for the actions of the President or governor, on August 12,

'Can’t assume powers Constitution has not vested’: Centre warns Supreme Court against judicial overreach

August 17, 2025 12:40 pm

The Centre says governors not to be ‘treated as alien’; has opposed the Supreme Court decision to fix a three-month timeline for the President and governor to act on bills forwarded by the state legislature.

Former Akal Takht chief Giani Harpreet Singh steps out of race for president post of new SAD faction

August 08, 2025 11:10 am

The other key contender for the post is committee member Satwant Kaur, daughter of Amrik Singh, former president of the All India Sikh Students Federation, who was killed inside the Golden Temple on June 6, 1984, during Operation Blue Star.

World’s oldest president, 92, seeks another 7-year term as opposition calls for change

July 21, 2025 10:15 pm

The election is scheduled just after the anniversary of the declaration of independence by Anglophone separatists in western Cameroon, raising concerns about security.

Budget Session of Parliament: Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gadhi

Complaint against Sonia Gandhi in Bihar court for remark on President Droupadi Murmu

February 02, 2025 10:21 am

"Sonia Gandhi has insulted President Murmu by making the 'poor thing' remark. It's a disrespect to the highest constitutional authority in the country. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are co-accused in it," the complainant said.

President Droupadi Murmu with a recipient during the first convocation of AIIMS Mangalagiri, in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

With more women in medical profession, India becoming developed society: Prez Murmu

December 17, 2024 3:53 pm

President Droupaid Murmu said Indian doctors, based on their talent and hard work, are in the forefront in developed nations.

President Droupadi Murmu with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi during the Navy Day celebrations where the Naval staff carried out operational demonstration, in Puri on Wednesday, (Photo PTI)

Navy's focus to be Atmanirbhar, force an inspiration for innovation: President Droupadi Murmu

December 04, 2024 10:54 pm

President Droupadi Murmu said India is one of only six nations in the world that has the capability to design, build, and operate both a ballistic missile nuclear submarine and an aircraft carrier.

Actuaries assess complex risks, from market volatility to climate change, and in developing resilient financial strategies.

Preeti Chandrashekhar becomes first woman president of Institute of Actuaries of India

November 01, 2024 8:32 am

Preeti Chandrashekhar has become the eleventh president since IAI became a statutory body in 2006. She holds an MPhil. in statistics from the University of Delhi and is a certified Pensions Actuary.

All the President’s men: Rashtrapati Bhavan’s elite force

October 12, 2024 7:38 pm

Every day, 200 men and their horses spend hours training to be the fittest and the finest. For the President’s Bodyguard, the most senior regiment of the Army tasked with escorting the country’s first citizen, there is zero scope for error. Divya A visits the President’s Estate where the men and their steed match their steps.

Iceland elects businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir as president

June 02, 2024 6:23 pm

Iceland, a Nordic island nation located in the North Atlantic, has about 384,000 people and a long tradition of electing women to high office.

PRESIDENT PHOTOS

Sachin Tendulkar at Air Force Day 'At Home'

October 09, 2014 9:57 am

'At Home' was hosted by the Chief of the Air Staff on the occasion of 82nd Anniversary of Indian Air Force at Air House in New Delhi on Wednesday.

For Beating the Retreat, President brings back the buggy

January 30, 2014 10:26 am

The ceremony marks the end of Republic Day celebrations.

PRESIDENT VIDEOS

Raising 'anti-national' slogans is not Freedom of Speech: Amit Shah

February 24, 2016 12:43 pm

Bahraich (UP), Feb 24 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Wednesday attacked the Congress for disrupting the Budget session over JNU row. He said the party should stop supporting 'anti-national' activities in the name of freedom of speech. Shah further asked the political parties sitting in Parliament that people who raise slogans like 'Bharat tere tukre honge', is freedom of speech or an act of sedition?

Japan aggressively marketing its health products in Asia

February 24, 2016 9:06 am

Myanmar/Tokyo, Feb 24 (ANI): A Cooling gel Patch removes fever instantly. Recently, Japan’s pharmaceutical company, Hisamitsu, started to expand their Cooling gel Patch products to Myanmar. At Myitta Clinic in Yangon, the doctor has been recommending cooling gel Patch for patients suffering with fever. The recent political changes in Myanmar opened up a new market for imported consumer products. The Cooling gel Patch`Bye Bye Fever’ is one of the newly introduced health care product, to the local pharmacies in Myanmar. The local stores are staring to make sales of the healthcare goods which were directly imported from Japan. They say those products make benefits to the consumer in Myanmar. This is called “High Pressure Oxygen Room” made by Japanese bulk industry Inc. It’s easy to experience the relaxing effect of this room. Users just get in. Then the operator gets the door to shut properly and turn on the machine. It becomes 1.2 times higher pressure in a few minutes. Users can choose how long they are in the room. They focus on anti aging products. Next to the room they show Himalayan rock salt. For example, they say this ball-shaped rock salt has many effects such as improvement of blood circulation and acceleration of metabolism. This is how to use. After you warm up it in the toaster oven you wrap it up in a towel and put it on the body. Then it works well.

JNU row: Umar, Bhattacharya surrender

February 24, 2016 6:32 am

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, who are facing sedition charges for allegedly raising anti-national slogans, surrendered before the Delhi Police last night. Following a medical check-up, the two were interrogated on Wednesday for around five hours and will be presented before the magistrate later in the day. Khalid and Bhattacharya are among the five students who, along with JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar, had allegedly shouted anti-national slogans at an event organised in the university campus on February 9.

President Mukherjee ignored burning issues in his speech: Sitaram

February 23, 2016 2:26 pm

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said President Pranab Mukherjee did not mention anything about the burning issues in the country in his speech while addressing the Parliament on the first day of Budget Session 2016-17. He further said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to change the Indian Republic into RSS's version of 'Fascist Hindu Rashtra'.

Kashmir University students raise slogans in Kanhaiya's support

February 23, 2016 2:05 pm

Kashmir, Feb 23 (ANI): A group of students at Kashmir University on Monday raised slogans in support of Jawaharlal University students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar. The students also were also seen raising slogans demanding 'azadi' from the government.

Military assistance to Pakistan has decreased: US envoy

February 23, 2016 7:45 am

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): United States Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, said the military assistance to Pakistan has gone down shortly days after India expressed its disappointment over Barack Obama administration's decision to sell Pakistan eight F-16 fighter jets. Briefing the media at the fourth annual lecture of Indian Association of Foreign Affairs Correspondents in New Delhi, Verma said the assistance to Islamabad was to address a specific counter militancy and counter insurgency threat. As the US goes to polls later this year, Verma said the relations between India and the U.S. would be topmost priority for the next president.

Budget Session: President Mukherjee leaves for Parliament

February 23, 2016 6:34 am

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday left his official residence to attend the Budget Session. Mukherjee will address both Houses on his government's plans, policies and vision for the year ahead. The Budget Session of Parliament is commencing today and is expected to have a stormy start over a host of issues, including the JNU row, Rohith Vemula suicide case and Pathankot terror attack.

JNU row: Constitute inquiry committee, says teachers' union president

February 22, 2016 2:54 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Addressing a gathering on Monday, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Teachers Association president Ajay Patnaik on Monday said an inquiry committee should be constituted and internal mechanism of the varsity should be strengthened. Demanding that sedition charges against students be dropped, Patnaik added that such charges are a matter of great concern.

SC declines to hear Kanhaiya’s bail plea

February 19, 2016 10:15 am

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain the bail plea of JNU Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar and asked him to approach the Delhi High Court in this regard. The apex court also noted that it would not be appropriate in its precedence to hear the matter. Advocate RP Luthra said the Supreme Court declined to hear bail plea of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar. Kanhaiya on Thursday moved a petition before the apex court, seeking his release from police custody under Article 32 of the Constitution.

SC declines to hear Kanhaiya’s bail plea

February 19, 2016 10:15 am

Why TikTok escaped Nepal’s social media ban and the list of sites that went dark

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Nepal has imposed strict internet restrictions, blocking access to over two dozen social media platforms for failing to register with authorities. This sparked protests by young people, leading to a curfew and deployment of the army. TikTok was the only major platform still accessible, having complied with registration and government oversight.

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