Droupadi Murmu: News

08 Mar 2025

Mumbai

NCP(SP) leader demands immunity for women to commit murder

Rohini Khadse, President of the women's wing of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), has made a rather controversial appeal to President Droupadi Murmu.

08 Mar 2025

Amit Shah

President Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi wish on Women's Day

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah greeted the nation on International Women's Day.

Who is Gyanesh Kumar, India's newly appointed chief election commissioner 

Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as India's new chief election commissioner (CEC), succeeding Rajiv Kumar, on Monday.

18 Feb 2025

Delhi

PM Modi hosts Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hosted Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at Hyderabad House in Delhi.

18 Feb 2025

Ajay Maken

'Hastily taken decision': Congress criticizes Gyanesh Kumar's appointment as CEC

The Congress party has slammed the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as India's new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), dubbing it a "hastily taken decision."

16 Feb 2025

Amit Shah

President's rule in Manipur will facilitate political settlement: KZC

President's Rule has been imposed in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned.

16 Feb 2025

Akhilesh Yadav

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: 18 dead, inquiry ordered

A stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night left at least 18 people dead, including 11 women and four children.

HC summons 2 claimants of Padma Shri having same name 

The Orissa High Court is hearing a peculiar case of two people named Antaryami Mishra, both of whom claim to be the legitimate winners of the 2023 Padma Shri award.

08 Feb 2025

Indian Army

Rashtrapati Bhavan's change of guard ceremony to be revamped

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced a new format for the weekly change of guard ceremony, which will make its debut on February 22.

04 Feb 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'Those focused on jacuzzi, photo-sessions with poor...': Modi targets opposition   

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a veiled dig at former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the "Sheesh Mahal" controversy.

04 Feb 2025

Madhya Pradesh

First-ever wedding at Rashtrapati Bhavan? Meet the lucky bride

Rashtrapati Bhavan, India's President's official residence, will host its first-ever wedding ceremony on February 12.

03 Feb 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'Cry baby leaders...': Priyanka's attack on PM Modi, Kejriwal

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal at a public meeting in Seemapuri.

02 Feb 2025

Kiren Rijiju

Complaint against Sonia Gandhi over 'poor thing' remark on President

A complaint has been filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in a Bihar court for her remarks against President Droupadi Murmu.

'President wasn't tired': Rashtrapati Bhavan slams Sonia's 'poor thing' remark  

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has slammed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for her "poor thing" remark on President Droupadi Murmu.

31 Jan 2025

Ayushman Bharat

Budget Session 2025: Key highlights from President Murmu's Parliament address 

The Budget Session of Parliament started on Friday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both Houses.

31 Jan 2025

Lok Sabha

Budget session commences today: Key points to know

The Parliament's budget session will commence on Friday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both Houses.

28 Jan 2025

Ajith Kumar

Ajith Kumar honored with Padma Bhushan—A look at his legacy

Tamil cinema icon Ajith Kumar has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award for his contributions to the field of art.

26 Jan 2025

Malaysia

Indonesian contingent at Republic Day Parade creates history

Indonesia scripted history by being a part of the parade at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2025.

26 Jan 2025

Indian Air Force

India celebrates 76th Republic Day with grand parade

India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Saturday with a stunning parade along Kartavya Path.

20 Jan 2025

Kiren Rijiju

Budget session of Parliament to happen in 2 phases

The Budget Session of the Indian Parliament will be held in two phases from January 31 to April 4, 2025.

01 Jan 2025

Delhi

PM Modi, President Murmu extend New Year greetings to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have greeted the nation on New Year.

29 Dec 2024

Emmanuel Macron

Explained: What is state funeral, what rules govern it

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was given a state funeral on Saturday at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi.

29 Dec 2024

Ladakh

Sonam Wangchuk meets fasting farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26, at the Khanauri border protest site on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

'Space will be allocated...': Centre amid tussle over Manmohan's memorial

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said a spot will be reserved for a memorial to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday at 92.

27 Dec 2024

Barack Obama

Explained: What is the 7-day mourning announced for Manmohan Singh

India is observing a seven-day national mourning period after the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

27 Dec 2024

Gautam Adani

Manmohan's death: Government declares 7-day mourning—ex-PM's last rites on Saturday

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at 92 on Thursday night.

25 Dec 2024

Kerala

President Murmu appoints new governors for 5 states

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors for five Indian states, including Manipur, Kerala, Bihar, Mizoram and Odisha.

24 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar 'disgraceful': Manipur Congress leader

Manipur Congress leader Gaikhangam Gangmei has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on BR Ambedkar, calling them "disparaging and disgraceful."

22 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Congress to hold press-conferences in 150 cities demanding Shah's resignation   

The Congress party has announced a nationwide campaign demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

16 Dec 2024

Kolkata

On Nirbhaya case anniversary, a notice to Centre by SC  

The Supreme Court has sent notices to the Union and state governments after a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA).

Who is Sanjay Murthy, the newly appointed CAG of India?

Kundu Sanjay Murthy was sworn in as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on Thursday.

16 Nov 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

10 newborns killed in Jhansi hospital fire; 16 critically injured

A massive fire broke out at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night, killing 10 newborns.

24 Oct 2024

Arjun Ram Meghwal

Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed new CJI, oath-taking on November 11

President Droupadi Murmu has formally appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).

14 Oct 2024

Omar Abdullah

J&K: SC declines to hear plea challenging LG's nomination powers 

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition challenging the Lieutenant Governor's (LG) power to nominate five members to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.

07 Oct 2024

Mahatma Gandhi

'India always first responder…': PM Modi meets Maldives President Muizzu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at Hyderabad House in Delhi.

07 Oct 2024

Narendra Modi

Maldives ties with China won't undermine India's security interest: Muizzu

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is currently on a four-day state visit to India, has assured that his country will not take any actions that could compromise India's security.

03 Oct 2024

Ladakh

Sonam Wangchuk released, says meeting with PM or President soon

Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released on Wednesday after nearly 36 hours in detention.

02 Oct 2024

Narendra Modi

'Salutations to Pujya Bapu…': Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on Wednesday, commemorating the 155th anniversary of his birth.

01 Oct 2024

Kochi

Who's Vice Admiral Arti Sarin—Armed Forces Medical Services head

Vice Admiral Arti Sarin took over as the Director General of tri-service Armed Forces Medical Services on Tuesday.

President approves prosecution of Lalu Yadav in land-for-jobs case

President Droupadi Murmu has given the green light for the prosecution of former Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in a land-for-jobs case.

09 Sep 2024

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in India: What's on the agenda?

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is currently on a two-day official visit to India.

29 Aug 2024

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal bill raises women's marriageable age to 21, what next? 

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly approved a Bill raising the legal marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years on Tuesday.

Key SC hearing on Kolkata doctor rape-murder today

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear a suo moto petition on the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

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