Indian President Prathibha Patil has demanded for the monitoring of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, so that it can be implemented in an effective fashion.
 
"The enactment of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, was an important step towards ...

President Pratibha Patil has asked Britain to allow "freer movement" of Indians who wish to work and reside in the UK which will ensure that India-British ties are in their "full potential."
 
"For any relationship to achieve its full potential, the enhancements in ...

Queen Elizabeth II handed over the Queen's Baton to India's President Pratibha Patil in a glittering ceremony at the Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
 
Patil then passed on the Baton to India's sports minister M.S. Gill, who handed it over to Suresh Kalmadi, chairman of the organising ...

Indian President Pratibha Patil, while addressing top British officials during her UK visit, has mentioned that the political parties of India have accepted all the economic reforms which have been introduced in 1991.
 
 
"Our economic policies have acceptance across our political ...

President Pratibha Patil has described the UK and India as "natural partners" who are set to shape the course of the 21st century.
 
"Our bilateral relations have been, for some time now, perhaps better than they have ever been before - we are conscious of the need to ...

President Pratibha Patil has urged the Indian Diaspora around the world to help overcome the challenges presented by a resurgent India and help build a "great and dynamic" nation.
 
"You know the challenges that a resurgent India presents," she told prominent members of ...

President Pratibha Patil said that Delhi is "quite prepared" for hosting Commonwealth Games next year. She has also mentioned that anyone can participate in the mega sporting event.
 
"No. Delhi is quite prepared and they can come, they are most welcome and Delhi is very, very ...

The Delhi Government has given the approval for a secured communication network for the 2010 Commonwealth Games worth Rs.10 million.
 
"The cabinet has given its nod to a proposal for setting up of a Secured Communication Network (TETRA) for CWG," an official statement cited Chief ...

The Indian President, Pratibha Patil will discuss on topics related to bilateral trade and energy when she meets the Russian Prime Minister Vladimir on Friday.
 
Pratibha Patil had indulged in discussion with her Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev.
 
The bilateral ties between India ...

Indian President Prathibha Patil will be departing for her week-long visit to Russia and Tajikistan on Wednesday. This visit of the Indian President is aimed at improving India’s relationship with Moscow and the energy-rich Central Asian republic.
 
Union Petroleum Minister Murli ...

The following are the highlights of President Pratibha Patil's Independence Day-eve address to the nation: 
 
* Democracy, inclusive economic development, social empowerment and the value system based on our heritage are the building blocks of our nationhood.

* The voice of every ...

The Armed Forces Tribunal, an exclusive court for nearly 2.5 million serving and retired defence personnel, was inaugurated by Indian president, Prathibha Patil, on Saturday.
 
The tribunal will deal with nearly 9,000 military cases pending in various courts across the country. ...