Pratibha Patil

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Mexican honour for former President Pratibha Patil

The ambassador of Mexico to India, Melba Pria, presented 'Orden Mexicana del Aguila Azteca' (Order of the Aztec Eagle) to Patil, who had served as the first woman president of the country during 2007-12, at a special ceremony held here in MCCIA Bhavan.

CVC gives annual report to Prez; to be tabled in Parliament

The Central Vigilance Commission has submitted its annual report to President Pratibha Patil carrying details of inquiries in the multi-crore Commonwealth Games scam and other major initiatives taken in the past year.

President defends clemency decisions

The Rashtrapati Bhavan today defended its granting mercy to some death row convicts saying the power to pardon is not a private act of grace by the President but a part of the constitutional scheme of things.

Presidential poll on July 19, counting on July 22: CEC

The Election Commission on Tuesday announced that the presidential poll would take place on July 19 and the last date of filing nomination for the same would be on June 30.

Who will be India's president? This time, it matters

Pratibha Patil wakes to the sound of trumpets and horse-backed riders in the cobbled courtyard of her magnificent palace in New Delhi, she walks on a treadmill, prays at her private temple and prepares for a long, hollow day.

Rajiv Gandhi remembered on death anniversary

The nation today paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was killed in a suicide bomb attack on this day 21 years ago.

Patil yet to decide where to settle down post-retirement

Having returned the house alloted to her in Pune after controversy surrounding the land, President Pratibha Patil is yet to decide where to settle down post-retirement.

Pratibha Patil to forego post-retirement home in Pune

Stung by controversies, President Pratibha Patil today announced her decision to forego the accommodation allotted to her as post-retirement home in Pune.

After RS seat, Sachin gets an offer to join Congress

A day after President Pratibha Patil approved the nomination of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to the Rajya Sabha, the Congress party is taking the credit for the move. Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam on Friday even said that the batting maestro was welcome to join the party if he wanted to do so.

Sachin Tendulkar to become Rajya Sabha MP

President Pratibha Patil has approved the Rajya Sabha nomination recommendation for cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin Tendulkar accepted the Rajya Sabha nomination proposed by the Congress and became the first active sportsperson and cricketer to have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha

Prez stresses upon promoting trade, investments

Expressing concern over euro zone and other global political crises, President Pratibha Patil today emphasised upon improving financial governance and promoting trade and investments.

Govt files Presidential reference in SC

The government today moved the Supreme Court with a Presidential Reference for its opinion on issues arising out of its 2G spectrum judgment including whether auctioning of natural resources across all sectors is mandatory and the verdict be given retrospective effect for radio waves granted since 1994.

CIC Appointments Challenged

E. A. S. Sarma, Former Secretary to the Government of India, has written to the President of India challenging the appointment of Vijai Sharma and Rajiv Mathur as Central Information Commissioners.

Budget News: Cabinet clears Prez's address to Budget session

The Union Cabinet today approved the President's Address to be delivered on the first day of the budget session of Parliament in which the government's approach to bring about sustained high economic growth is expected to be spelt out.

Panel to finalise report on agriculture before Budget

A Committee of Governors, constituted by President Pratibha Patil, will finalise a report on revamping the agriculture sector before the forthcoming Budget, Christy Fernandes, secretary to the President, said today.

Budget session schedule to be decided on Tuesday

Schedule for the Budget session of Parliament will be decided on Tuesday amidst indications that the Union Budget 2012-13 may be presented around the middle of March.

Indians across the world celebrate Republic Day

Indians worldwide soaked in the spirit of patriotism as they celebrated the Republic Day with fervour today to mark 63 years since the establishment of the Indian constitution.

Lokpal: BJP asks President to reconvene Parliament session

A high level BJP delegation on Thursday submitted a memorandum to President Pratibha Patil demanding reconvening of Parliament session so that voting is conducted on the Lokpal Bill.

President turns 77

A big chocolate cake was cut at Rashtrapati Bhawan today to mark President Pratibha Patil's 77th birthday.

Prez appoints panel on increasing agriculture productivity

President Pratibha Patil today announced a high-level Committee of Governors of 14 states to study and recommend steps for increasing agriculture productivity in the country.

India remembers Nehru on 122nd birth anniversary

The nation today remembered the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 122nd birth anniversary.

Rich tributes pour in for Jagjit Singh

A legend, ghazal king, the man with the golden voice and a mesmerising singer were some of the terms used today to describe Jagjit Singh as tributes poured from the country's leadership to the film industry and his fans.

India 'one of most important partners' in Asia: Switzerland

Affirming its belief in the booming Indian economy, Switzerland today described India as one of its "most important partners" in Asia and said that its exports to the country have grown by 19% this year despite difficult world economic climate.

Indian economy will continue to grow: President

Amid growing fears of another global recession looming large, President Pratibha Patil today exuded confidence that India with its "strong fundamentals and resilience" will continue to grow economically.