New Delhi, Jan 28: President Pratibha Patil today visited the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) to enquire about the health of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who is recuperating after a coronary by-pass surgery.

According to sources, President Patil spent nearly 20 minutes with the Prime Minister''s family at the hospital.

Meanwhile, Dr. Singh has been shifted out of Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

New Delhi, Jan. 27 : The President Pratibha Devisingh Patil expressed grief at the passing away of the former President Ramaswamy Venkataraman on Tuesday.

President Patil, in her condolence message, said that the nation lost a true patriot and a distinguished luminary with the death R. Venkataraman, who was a great parliamentarian and freedom fighter of the Quit India movement.

New Delhi, January 26 : Citizens across India celebrated the country's 60th Republic Day on Monday, even as the nation's military might was on full display at a magnificent annual parade along New Delhi's majestic Raj Path.

The event, showcasing gallantry, tradition and the joy that every Indian citizen, was performed before President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Chief Guest and President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and a host of other dignitaries from all walks of life.

New Delhi  - India honoured security personnel killed during the Mumbai terrorist attacks as the nation celebrated its 60th Republic Day Monday with a military parade in New Delhi amid heavy security.

The event began on a sombre note with President Pratibha Patil conferring India's highest gallantry awards, the Ashok Chakra medals posthumously to six policemen and commandos for bravery during the November 26 attacks.

India has blamed the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group for carrying out the attacks that killed 173 people including 26 foreign nationals.

New Delhi, Jan. 21 : President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil flagged-off a roller skating marathon while launching the ''Save Girl Child'' campaign on Wednesday here.

The `Save Girl Child Campaign' has been initiated by the Bharatiya Aggarwal Sammelan to create awreness among the people about the increasing percentage of female feoticide in the country.

During the marathon, participants will stop in every city and village to propagate against the female feoticide.

New Delhi, Jan 12 : President Pratibha Patil today greeted the nation on the occasion of Makara Sankranti and Pongal, which will be celebrated on January 13 and January 14 respectively.

In her message, Patil said, "On the occasion of Makara Sankranti and Pongal, the nation acknowledges with gratitude the hard work of our farmers and those millions of people living in our rural areas."