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The quiet art of coexistence: What North Block taught us about life, work, and animals

October 28, 2025 11:38 am

Soon, the nameplates will be removed and the rooms repurposed. But I wonder how the animals will take our departure

Fire in building near Rashtrapati Bhawan

October 21, 2025 3:25 pm

A call regarding the fire breaking out in domestic articles on the ground floor of the two-storey building was received at 1:51 pm, the official said, adding that the blaze was brought under control in 20 minutes.

Rashtrapati Bhawan Auction: Rare Rs 10,000 note gifted to Pranab Mukherjee draws 51 bids, price shoots to Rs 7.5 Lakh

September 20, 2025 10:56 am

250-odd artefacts from Rashtrapati Bhavan are up for bidding till Sep 30

Decode Politics: A commission on OBC sub-quota, now ‘delayed’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan

March 26, 2025 8:39 pm

Rohini Commission was set up in 2017 to determine differing levels of development within OBCs, and after 13 extensions, submitted its report in July 2023. Two LS poll results have gone by in between, without report seeing light of day.

A walk through Amrit Udyan, where flowers sing tales of history, diplomacy, and heritage

February 27, 2025 5:40 pm

Amrit Udyan, a biodiversity hub, offers a meditative retreat from the usual hustle and bustle of city life, stressing the importance of green spaces and green living in our cities.

This year, President’s At Home ‘will sound, taste, feel like South India’

January 18, 2025 7:02 pm

Focus on Southeast Asia and showcasing geographical diversity, the region’s dishes, textiles and art to be showcased at the Republic Day event

‘Old Delhi reminds me of walking the streets when I was a young boy in Santiago’: Chilean Ambassador Juan Angulo

December 23, 2024 10:24 am

Having arrived in Delhi in January 2019 and experiencing the deadly Covid pandemic, the 61-year-old feels he learnt a lot about India in those months.

Change in timing of change of guard ceremony from Nov 30: Rashtrapati Bhavan

November 27, 2024 6:46 pm

The change of guard ceremony is a military tradition that is held every week to enable a fresh group of the President's Bodyguards to take charge.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament light up in red to raise awareness about dyslexia

October 28, 2024 10:26 pm

The event aligns with similar illuminations for 'Act4Dyslexia' campaign across major cities, including Patna, Ranchi, Jaipur, Kohima, Shimla, and Mumbai.

Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | A walk through Delhi’s historical tapestry

October 25, 2024 11:20 am

Over the centuries, Delhi has transformed from being a legendary capital to a thriving metropolis. How does the nation’s capital embody the mark of its diverse architectural and cultural legacy from various phases of historical development?

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In pictures: From Modi's welcome to Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan — Qatar Amir's India visit

February 18, 2025 2:37 pm

The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, is on a two-day visit to India to discuss bilateral ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Amir are expected to discuss trade, investment, energy and technology at their meeting on Tuesday.

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan opens its gates; here's a quick guide to make your visit seamless

February 04, 2025 4:48 pm

This guide provides essential information for your trip, including opening dates, timings, and what to expect.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens has a new name now: Amrit Udyan

January 28, 2023 8:48 pm

Rashtrapati Bhavan announcement comes days ahead of the gardens being opened to public

Mughal Garden in full bloom: Rashtrapati Bhawan to open for public on February 12

February 12, 2022 2:41 pm

The Mughal Gardens in the Rashtrapati Bhawan are set to open for the public for "Udyanotsav" from February 12 to March 16.

Rehearsals in full swing for Beating Retreat ceremony

January 29, 2020 8:26 am

The only western tune 'Abide with me' which is usually played as the concluding piece of the Beating Retreat ceremony might be replaced by Vande Mataram this year.

JNU protests: Police resort to lathicharge as students march towards Rashtrapati Bhavan

December 10, 2019 6:47 am

The students have been protesting for over a month against the hike in the hostel fee and have given a call to boycott the upcoming semester exams despite repetitive warnings from the administration.

The who's who of Indian film industry descend at PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony

May 31, 2019 11:26 am

Many celebrities like Rajinikanth, Sunny Deol, Kangana Ranaut, Karan Johar, Kapil Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput, Shahid Kapoor, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra among others attended the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi and his council of ministers.

Saudi Prince gets ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

February 22, 2019 11:14 am

The Crown Prince was in India for a two-day visit in which bilateral talks over issues of concern pertaining to areas like political, security, trade, investment and culture will be held

Iconic Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan opens for public

February 06, 2019 9:29 am

The garden, said to be the ” soul” of the Presidential Palace, will be open to the visitors from February 6 to March 10 between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm.

Dynamic facade lighting adds to the charm of Rashtrapati Bhavan: See photos

October 11, 2017 8:28 pm

The new lighting system installed on North Block and the South Block, which flank the Rashtrapati Bhavan, is the same as the one used on other historical sites, such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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President Mukherjee meets UAE crown prince

February 11, 2016 11:37 am

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday met Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier in the day, the crown prince also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7 Race Course Road. Sheikh Mohammed Al Nahyan also attended a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The prince is on a three-day visit to India.

Ceremonial reception for UAE crown prince held at Rashtrapati Bhavan

February 11, 2016 6:19 am

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): A ceremonial reception was held at the Forecourt, Rashtrapati Bhavan, for Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Home Minister Rajnath Singh were among others present at the ceremony. Sheikh Mohammed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening on a three-day visit.

President Mukherjee chairs Conference of Governors

February 09, 2016 8:15 am

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday presided over a two-day Conference of Governors at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. It is the fourth conference presided over by President Mukherjee and 47th such conference held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. As many as 23 Governors and two Lieutenant Governors are participating in the conference. Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Cabinet Ministers, Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog Arvind Panagariya and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval participated in the conference. The conference will deliberate on terrorism and insurgency activities, creating jobs for youths with special focus on skill development for school dropouts.

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