Money laundering case: President Murmu grants sanction to ED to prosecute AAP leader Satyendar Jain | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case, news agency PTI reported, citing sources.The federal agency arrested Jain in May 2022 in connection with the money-laundering case involving alleged hawala transactions. At the time…

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Sonia Gandhi’s ‘poor thing’ remark triggers BJP-Congress slugfest over ‘disrespect to President’ | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sonia Gandhi’s “poor thing” reference for President Droupadi Murmu on Friday kicked up a huge storm with the BJP unleashing an all-out offensive against “disrespect shown to the President” while the Congress hitting back and alleging that “it was the BJP that had shown disrespect to President Murmu by not inviting her to…

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Rashtrapati Bhavan condemns Sonia Gandhi’s remark on President Murmu: ‘Comments in poor taste, hurt dignity of high office’ | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday condemned the recent remarks made by Congress leaders on President Droupadi Murmu’s address at the Budget Session. Referring to Sonia Gandhi‘s “looked very tired, poor thing” remark, The Rashtrapati Bhavan said comments were “in poor taste” and “hurt the dignity of the high office”.Sonia Gandhi had made a remark…

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‘Could hardly speak, poor thing’: Sonia Gandhi on President Murmu’s address ahead of Budget session | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Friday reacted to President Droupadi Murmu‘s address ahead of the Budget session, saying that the President appeared to become “tired” towards the end of her speech and “could hardly speak.”“The President was getting very tired by the end. She could hardly speak, poor thing,” Sonia, who attended the…

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Watch: Indonesia delegation sings ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ at President Murmu’s banquet in Rashtrapati Bhavan | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: An Indonesian delegation performed the iconic Bollywood song ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai‘ at a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, adding a cultural touch to the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries.The event at Rashtrapati Bhavan, held in honour of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, was also attended by senior…

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President Droupadi Murmu approves Gallantry awards for 93 armed forces personnel on eve of Republic Day; see full list | India News – The Times of India

Army personnel pose for a picture with the National Flag along the Line of Control (LoC) amid sub-zero temperatures ahead of Republic Day, in Kupwara on Friday. (ANI) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 93 personnel from the armed forces and central armed police forces on the eve of Republic Day. These…

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ONOE can prevent policy paralysis, says President Murmu in her address to nation on Republic Day-eve: Key quotes | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Saturday on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, underscoring the enduring significance of the Constitution and India’s rich civilisational heritage. She highlighted how justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity are deeply ingrained in the country’s ethos. Here are the key quotes from her address: The Constitution…

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Samvidhan Diwas in Parliament: BJP posts clips, accuses Rahul Gandhi of not greeting President Murmu at meet | India News – Times of India

LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during ‘Samvidhan Divas’ function at Samvidhan Sadan, in New Delhi. (PTI) NEW DELHI: BJP on Tuesday slammed leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and said he did not greet President Droupadi Murmu at the event held to mark Samvidhan Diwas in Parliament.Posting two clips of the…

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Bengal governor CV Bose refers anti-rape Bill to President for consideration | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: West Bengal governor CV Anand Bose on Friday referred the anti-rape Aparajita Bill passed by the Mamata Banerjee government to President Droupadi Murmu for her consideration, an official informed. The bill passed was by the state assembly on Tuesday and it proposes severe punishments, including the death penalty, for convicted rapists, particularly in…

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‘People feel judiciary lacks sensitivity’: President Murmu flags major challenges facing the courts | India News – Times of India

NEW DELH: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday recognised the Supreme Court‘s invaluable contribution as a “vigilant sentinel” of the judicial system of the world’s largest democracy, but noted that a lot remains to be done especially when to comes to pendency and backlog of casesSpeaking at the valedictory session of the two-day National Conference of…

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