Sharmistha Mukherjee attacks BJP-RSS for distorting Pranab's picture at RSS event
Jun 08, 2018, at 10:52 am
New Delhi, Jun 8 (IBNS): Former President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter and Congress leader Sharmistha Mukherjee has launched an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) for allegedly distorting the picture of her father, who attended an RSS event on Thursday.
Pranab Mukherjee has shown 'Mirror of Truth' to RSS: Congress
Jun 08, 2018, at 12:20 am
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): The Congress party on Thursday said the visit and address of former President of India and Congress veteran Pranab Mukherjee at an event of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) in Nagpur shows 'Mirror of Truth' to the right-wing Hindu organisation.
Jun 07, 2018, at 09:40 pm
Nagpur, June 7 (IBNS): Amid massive disappointment of his political clan, former President of India and Congress veteran Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday created history by addressing an event of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) in Nagpur, invoking the spirit of nationalism and patriotism while calling for unity and plurality as the core ethos of India.
Pranab Mukherjee attends RSS event in Nagpur even as Congress expresses shock
Jun 07, 2018, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi, Jun 7 (IBNS): Despite disapprovals and dismays by his former party Congress, ex-President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday triggered a political firestorm by attending an event in Nagpur at the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS), a right-wing Hindu voluntary organisation and ideological patron of the ruling BJP at the centre.
Jun 07, 2018, at 06:31 pm
Nagpur, Jun 7 (IBNS): Ahead of addressing a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) event that triggered a political firestorm, former President Pranab Mukherjee visited RSS founder Dr. Hedgewar's home in Nagpur on Thursday even as the right wing organisation said that to listen to Mukherjee would be an invaluable opportunity.
Didn't expect this from Pranab da!: Congress' Ahmed Patel on former Prez Mukherjee's RSS visit
Jun 07, 2018, at 05:59 pm
New Delhi, Jun 7 (IBNS): Expressing unhappiness of the Congress High Command over former President Pranab Mukherjee's acceptance of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) invite, senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel has said he didn't expect this from from Mukherjee.
Pranab Mukherjee to attend RSS event today, daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee tweets resentment
Jun 07, 2018, at 09:05 am
Nagpur, June 7 (IBNS): Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee is set to attend a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) event in Nagpur on Thursday even as his daughter and Congress leader Sharmistha Mukherjee expressed strong resentment over the ace politician's decision to be part of a right-wing group's programme.
Pranab Mukherjee is not wrong in accepting RSS' invitation: Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde
Jun 04, 2018, at 11:07 am
New Delhi, Jun 4 (IBNS): Senior Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde has said former President Pranab Mukherjee is "not wrong" in accepting an invitation to attend a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) event, media reports said.
Pranab Mukherjee's acceptance of RSS invite triggers debate
May 30, 2018, at 07:01 am
New Delhi, May 30 (IBNS) Former President Pranab Mukherjee has reportedly accepted an invitation from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological patron of the ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to attend a key function of the organisation at the headquarters of the Sangh in Nagpur, triggering a political firestorm and speculations.
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee arrives in Dhaka
Jan 15, 2018, at 03:48 am
Dhaka, Jan 14 (IBNS): Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee arrived in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday.
Pranab Mukherjee turns 82, Modi,Kovind, Mamata wish him on birthday
Dec 11, 2017, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IBNS): Former President Pranab Mukherjee turned 82 on Monday as politicians and national leaders wished him on the special day.
Dr. Manmohan Singh was right person to become PM in 2004: Pranab Mukherjee
Oct 17, 2017, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): While the Congress party is often criticised for choosing Dr. Manmohan Singh as the Prime Minister in 2004, former President Pranab Mukherjee believes the decision taken at that juncture was appropriate.
Pranab Mukherjee celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Brahma Kumari sisters
Aug 07, 2017, at 03:58 pm
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): The former First Man of India, Pranab Mukherjee celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Brahma Kumari sisters at his 10 Rajaji Marg residence.
Will always cherish working with Pranab da, says PM Modi
Aug 03, 2017, at 05:35 pm
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): Taking to the social media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded to a tweet from former President Pranab Mukherjee and said that he will always cherish working with the latter.
I have received much more from the country than what I have given, says President
Jul 25, 2017, at 04:45 am
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee received books and reports related to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on the eve of demitting office as the 13th President of India.
PM Modi releases volume 4 of selected speeches of President Pranab Mukherjee
Jul 25, 2017, at 01:48 am
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the fourth volume of Selected Speeches of President Pranab Mukherjee.
Soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance: President Pranab Mukherjee
Jul 25, 2017, at 01:18 am
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): in his farewell speech to the nation, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance.
President Pranab Mukherjee's farewell speech
Jul 24, 2017, at 01:42 am
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): Following is the full text of President Pranab Mukherjee's farewell speech in the Parliament:
Jul 24, 2017, at 12:59 am
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee attended the farewell function at Central Hall of the Parliament on Sunday and said the recent passage of Goods and Services Tax and its launch in the Parliament on July 1 was a shining example of co-operative federalism.
PM Modi hosts farewell dinner for outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee
Jul 23, 2017, at 04:01 am
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hosted a a farewell dinner for outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee here.
President presents ‘Pranab Mukherjee Award for Academic Excellence’
Jul 19, 2017, at 11:47 pm
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the ‘Pranab Mukherjee Award for Academic Excellence’ to Aman Aggarwal for scoring the highest aggregate in Class XII CBSE Examination, 2017 among the students of Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya located in the President’s Estate on Wednesday at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
Jul 18, 2017, at 01:52 am
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee received the first copy of the book ‘Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives’ from Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen who formally released it at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
Jul 17, 2017, at 12:25 am
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will receive the first copy of the book ‘Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives’ at a function to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.
President of India writes to J&K Governor, condoles loss of Amarnath pilgrims lives in terror attack
Jul 16, 2017, at 04:48 am
Srinagar/New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday wrote to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra to express his condolences on the killing of Amarnath pilgrims.
President Pranab Mukherjee distributes free LPG connections under PMUY at Jangipur
Jul 15, 2017, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee distributed free LPG connections to 11 women under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) at Jangipur in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Saturday in the presence of Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
President Inaugurates 7th Edition of KKM Memorial Gold Cup - Rural Football Tournament
Jul 15, 2017, at 02:12 am
Jangipur, Murshidabad, West Bengal, July 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 7th Edition of Kamada Kinkar Mukherjee Rural Football Tournament at Mackenzie Park Football Ground in Murshidabad district on Friday.
President of India inaugurates Satya Bharti School in Kanidighi, Murshidabad
Jul 14, 2017, at 11:19 pm
Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS) Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, inaugurated the new school of Satya Bharti Foundation at Kanidighi in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Friday.
President of India condemns terrorist attack on Amarnath Yatris in Jammu and Kashmir
Jul 12, 2017, at 12:22 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Amarnath Yatris in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir last night.
President wishes on the eve of Independence Day of Kiribati
Jul 12, 2017, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Kiribati on the eve of their Independence Day (July 12, 2017).
President of India inaugurates ‘Ashiana Annexe’ in Dehradun
Jul 11, 2017, at 01:21 am
New Delhi, July 10 (IBNS): President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the ‘Ashiana Annexe’ in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on Monday which comprises of twelve low cost dwelling units constructed to accommodate officers and staff of Rashtrapati Bhavan during Presidential visits to the Retreat at ‘Ashiana’.