Ram Nath Kovind

Droupadi Murmu officially took oath as the 15th president of India, on July 25. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana in the Central Hall of Parliament. NDA candidate Murmu, won the presidential poll, defeating Yashwant Sinha, and has become the first tribal and second woman to hold the top constitutional post.… read-more

The Election Commission of India is soon to announce the dates for the Presidential elections.  The ECI panel has organized a press conference at 3 pm, on June 9 to announce the schedule. Notably, President Ram Nath Kovind's term is due to end on July 24. The electoral college members will elect the new President of India. The last presidential elections were held on July 17, 2017.

 President Ram Nath Kovind received the Guard of Honour on his arrival in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on April 2. "The state visit of the president will reaffirm the importance we attach to Turkmenistan, not only bilaterally but also in extended neighborhood concept and role in India-Central Asia partnership," stated an official. Notably, President is on a state visit to Turkmenistan and Netherlands from April 1 to April 7.

President Ram Nath Kovind, on December 25, gave assent to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021, with immediate effect. The bill was passed by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on December 8 and 17, respectively. As per the bill, surrogacy only based on altruistic, without any money involved other than medical expenses and insurance during pregnancy. Therefore, surrogacy should not be commercial. 

The National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards 2019-20 to be virtually granted by President Kovind from Rashtrapati Bhawan on September 24. Meanwhile, about 42 awardees will be awarded in three different categories i.e. University/ +2 Councils, NSS Units, Programme Officers, and NSS volunteers. These awards are conferred every year for exemplary social service by the NSS volunteers, Universities/Colleges, (+2) Councils, NSS Progarmme Officers.… read-more