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President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil has given approval for the nomination of 39-year old cricket star Sachin Tendulkar for Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Parliament. Veteran actress Rakha and industrialist Anu Aga too have been recieved approval from the President for nomination of Rajya Sabha.
The approval was given after the nod of the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for their nomination. These nominated members though can participate in the activities of the Upper House but will not have power to vote.
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A Chinese youth delegation today met President Pratibha Devisingh Patil under youth exchange programme between two countries. Read the rest of this entry »
Government today launched campaign for Sakshar Bhart. President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal and MoS, HRD too were present on the occassion.
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Taking a tough stand Election Commission has today demanded intervention of the President of India seeking decisive action against the Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid for his comments regarding reservation of minorities. Read the rest of this entry »
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Bonsai and floral carpet will be special attraction this year at Mughal Garden at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Read the rest of this entry »
Brave girls from Purulia district (W. Bengal) – Mukti Majhi, Sangita Bauri, Bina Kalindi and others today met the President Pratibha Devisingh Patil at Rashtrpati Bhavan. Showing courage these refused their child marriage and decided to continue their studies despite bad economic condition of their families and heavy social pressure from their own communities. Bhaskar Khulbe, Principal Resident Commissioner, Govt. of West Bengal and Karin Hulshof, Country Representative, UNICEF, India, were also present on the occasion at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil with girl students from Kashmir. These students have come in Delhi under ‘Operation Sadbhavna’, organised by Indian Army.