Everything you need to know about Pranab Mukherjee, a statesman who was loved by all
Pranab Mukherjee, who served the country as its 13th President for five years from July 25, 2012, to 2017 and a recipient of the country’s highest civilian award ‘Bharat Ratna,’ died on August 31, 2020. He was fondly known as 'Pranab Da' and 'A Man of all Seasons'.
Aug 31, 2020, 21:18 PM IST
India grieves passing away of Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee: PM Narendra Modi condoles death of former President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of former President of India Pranab Mukherjee saying 'he left an indelible mark on the development trajectory of our nation'.
Aug 31, 2020, 18:36 PM IST
Pranab Mukherjee turns 82: A look at his journey to the top office of India
In 2012, Mukherjee was nominated as the presidential candidate of the United Progressive Alliance. He won the election with 713,763 votes, becoming the first Bengali to hold the post of President of India.
Dec 11, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
Modi's letter shows the kind of respect PM should have for President: Shah
The letter was shared by the former president on Twitter on Thursday.
Aug 03, 2017, 20:16 PM IST
Soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance, says President Pranab Mukherjee in farewell address to nation
Good governance would enable the people to "shape their own lives through transparent, accountable and participatory political institutions", the president said.
Jul 24, 2017, 22:39 PM IST
Highlights of President Pranab Mukherjee's farewell address to the nation
A reordering of society is only possible through the transformative power of education, says President Pranab Mukherjee.
Jul 24, 2017, 20:32 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee's farewell address to the nation: As it happened
Pranab Mukherjee was elected 13th President of India.
Jul 24, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
End of the Pranab era: Looking back at the life less ordinary
Being the President was not exactly Poltu-da's (Pranab Mukherjee's nickname) plan of action in his 48-year-long political career.
Jul 24, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
From freedom of expression to MPs' conduct – significant speeches of President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee, who will deliver his last address to the nation as the 13th President of India on Monday, was someone who never believed in mincing words. Here are the excerpts of some of his key speeches.
Jul 24, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
PM Modi hosts farewell dinner for President Mukherjee, presents memento
"In keeping with tradition, PM Narendra Modi presents a memento to President on the occasion of farewell hosted by him for the President," a Press Information Bureau tweet said.
Jul 22, 2017, 23:21 PM IST
Mukherjee inaugurates presidential retreat annexe in Dehradun
Mukherjee, who was on a day-long visit here, was received by Uttarakhand Governor K K Paul and Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat at the airport.
Jul 10, 2017, 23:38 PM IST
Surely we had divergent views but kept them to ourselves: President Mukherjee on working relations with PM Modi
Expressing his deep gratitude and appreciation to the prime minister, the president said, “We have acted in close cooperation, even though there have been divergent views.”
Jul 02, 2017, 19:54 PM IST
Be vigilant to save basic tenets of society: President on lynchings
He also urged the intellectual class to rise and be vigilant as it could act as the biggest deterrent to forces of darkness and backwardness.
Jul 01, 2017, 23:21 PM IST
GST will help in lowering inflation, propelling GDP: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said rollout of the GST will ease inflation, make tax avoidance difficult and boost GDP growth.
Jul 01, 2017, 09:11 AM IST
GST will open India to new limitless possibilities: Arun Jaitley
Jaitley said India has done this at a time when the world is facing slow growth, isolationism and the lack of structural reforms.
GST rollout at midnight of June 30 - Here are program details
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced that the President will launch GST inside the Central Hall of Parliament on the midnight of June 30.
Jun 20, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
RSS chief calls on President Mukherjee in Delhi
It said Mukherjee had invited Bhagwat over lunch, and he reached here from Rudrapur.
Jun 16, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee offers prayers at Kanchipuram's Kamakshi Amman temple
He also offered prayers at Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham at Kanchipuram and also meet seers Jayendra Saraswati and Vijayendra Saraswati there.
Jun 13, 2017, 22:15 PM IST
President to inaugurate Bengaluru Metro stretch on June 17
The commercial operations will be thrown open from June 18 on Reach 4, 4A and the underground section of the 24.2 km Green Line.
Jun 09, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
KPS Gill will be remembered for effective policing: President Pranab Mukherjee
A committed IPS officer, Gill served the nation in various capacities including Director General of Police in Punjab and Assam.
May 27, 2017, 16:24 PM IST