Droupadi Murmu: News
16 Dec 2024
KolkataOn 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).
21 Nov 2024
Comptroller and Auditor GeneralWho 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 Yadav10 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 MeghwalJustice 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 AbdullahJ&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 ModiMaldives 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
LadakhSonam 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
KochiWho'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.
20 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)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 DhabiAbu 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 PradeshHimachal 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.
20 Aug 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaKey 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.
06 Aug 2024
Lal Krishna AdvaniSenior BJP leader LK Advani admitted to Apollo Hospital, Delhi
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani, 96, was readmitted to Delhi's Apollo Hospital on Tuesday, about a month after his previous discharge.
01 Aug 2024
Indian ArmyWayanad landslides: Death toll climbs to 256, over 200 missing
The landslides that hit Wayanad, Kerala on Tuesday morning have claimed 256 lives and left over 200 people missing, Health Minister Veena George has said.
28 Jul 2024
AssamPresident Droupadi Murmu appoints 6 new governors, reshuffles 3 others
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed six new governors and reshuffled three others, as per a communiqué from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
25 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi'Concept of Shahenshah...': Priyanka Gandhi's jibe over Rashtrapati Bhavan move
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday took a swipe at the Narendra Modi government over the the renaming of two halls in Rashtrapati Bhavan.
25 Jul 2024
Rashtrapati BhavanRashtrapati Bhavan's Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall renamed
President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
18 Jul 2024
Rahul Gandhi'One who eats beef...': Rajasthan BJP chief's dig at Rahul
In an apparent attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Rajasthan Bharatiya Janata Party chief CP Joshi said that those who "consume beef" display images of Lord Shiva in Parliament.
13 Jul 2024
OdishaOdisha governor's son accused of beating up Raj Bhavan employee
Baikunthanath Pradhan, an assistant section officer at Odisha Raj Bhavan, has filed a complaint accusing Lalit Das, son of Governor Raghubar Das, of assaulting him.
12 Jul 2024
Indira GandhiCentre declares Emergency anniversary, June 25, as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government has decided to observe June 25, the day the Emergency was declared in 1975, as "Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas," Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced Friday.
12 Jul 2024
Indian ArmyCaptain Singh's parents want 'NOK' rules' modification: What are they
A few days after their son, Captain Anshuman Singh, posthumously received India's Kirti Chakra—the second-highest peacetime gallantry award—his parents advocated for reforms in the Indian Army's "next of kin" (NOK) policy.
07 Jul 2024
Ayushman BharatCentre considers doubling AB-PMJAY beneficiaries, insurance amounts in 3 years
The Indian government is contemplating a significant expansion of its flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, AB-PMJAY, over the next three years.
07 Jul 2024
Jagannath TemplePuri's Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 begins, President Murmu to attend
The two-day Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 began on Sunday in Odisha's Puri. President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a four-day visit to the state starting Saturday, will be attending the yatra.
03 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiCongress slams Modi's 'violence decreasing' statement on Manipur crisis
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments in the Rajya Sabha on the conflict in Manipur.
01 Jul 2024
Jagdeep DhankharIn Rajya Sabha, Kharge demands scrapping of Agniveer
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha Opposition Leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday demanded the scrapping of the Agniveer Scheme.
28 Jun 2024
Indira GandhiParliament session: Modi's reply to Motion of Thanks next week
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur will on Friday introduce the Motion of Thanks for the President's address in the Lok Sabha, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to respond on July 2 (Tuesday).
27 Jun 2024
Amit ShahCongress lodges formal objection with Birla over 1975 Emergency remarks
The Congress on Thursday lodged a formal objection with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over his reference to the 1975 Emergency, which he called a "black chapter" in his acceptance speech.
27 Jun 2024
Ayushman BharatFree medical treatment for citizens over 70 under Ayushman scheme
President Droupadi Murmu announced on Thursday that all citizens aged 70 and above will now receive free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme.
27 Jun 2024
Jagdeep DhankharAfter Modi, president calls 1975 Emergency 'biggest attack on Constitution'
In her inaugural address to Parliament following the general election, President Droupadi Murmu labeled the 1975 Emergency a "blot" and the "biggest attack on the Constitution of India."
27 Jun 2024
Asaduddin OwaisiPlea before President to disqualify Owaisi over 'Jai Palestine' remark
A plea has been filed with President Droupadi Murmu, seeking the disqualification of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi from Lok Sabha.
27 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiDay 4: President Murmu addresses Parliament's joint sitting today
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday addressed a joint session of Parliament, marking her first presidential address since the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.
25 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiParliament session day 2: Remaining MPs take oath
The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on a rocky note on Monday.
24 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi'Government insulting opposition...': K Suresh on pro-tem speaker appointment row
The Congress's K Suresh on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government is disrespecting the opposition by appointing Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem speaker of the Lok Sabha.
24 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiCouncil of ministers takes oath as Parliament session begins
The first session of the Parliament after the Lok Sabha elections began on Monday.
20 Jun 2024
Lok Sabha7-time MP Mahtab is new pro-tem Speaker of Lok Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday appointed Bhartruhari Mahtab, a seven-time MP, as the pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
12 Jun 2024
Kiren Rijiju1st session of 18th Lok Sabha from June 24
The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha is slated to begin on June 24, as announced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
11 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiBJP searching for new chief as Nadda joins Modi Cabinet
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in search of a new party chief following JP Nadda's appointment to the Modi 3.0 Cabinet, where he will oversee the Health, Chemicals, and Fertilizers ministries.
10 Jun 2024
Amit ShahWhich minister got which portfolio in Modi's new Cabinet?
The portfolios of 71 MPs who took oaths as ministers on Sunday have been announced.
10 Jun 2024
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: NIA to probe terrorist attack on pilgrim bus
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district by terrorists, which killed nine people and injured 33 others.
09 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress President Kharge to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony
The Congress has confirmed that its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, will be attending Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
07 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)PM Modi-led NDA to stake claim to form government today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to present his claim to form a new coalition government on Friday, following a meeting with the newly elected MPs of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
05 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiModi may stake claim for government formation after NDA meeting
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance will likely meet President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday evening to stake claim to form the new government, reports said.
05 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi's swearing-in ceremony likely on June 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Cabinet tendered their resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.
05 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiBJP fails to get majority: Cabinet, NDA, INDIA meetings today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to form the government for a third consecutive term after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a simple majority in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
30 May 2024
HaryanaJammu: 21 dead, 69 injured after bus falls into gorge
At least 21 people were killed and 69 injured after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a deep gorge in Jammu district on Thursday.
14 May 2024
Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationMumbai billboard collapse toll rises to 14; FIR registered
The death toll in the Mumbai billboard collapse climbed up to 14 in the early hours of Tuesday.
09 May 2024
Narendra Modi'Blatantly racist': Congress on Modi's jibe over Pitroda's remarks
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of stirring up a debate on the "skin color of Indians."
08 May 2024
Jairam RameshCongress distances itself from Pitroda's 'racist' remark
The Congress on Wednesday officially distanced itself from the controversial remarks made by Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda on India's diversity.
24 Apr 2024
Rahul Gandhi'Caste census my life's mission': Rahul counters PM Modi's offensive
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated his vow to prioritize the caste census if his party comes to power.
23 Apr 2024
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAMU appoints Naima Khatoon Gulrez as its first female vice-chancellor
In a landmark decision, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has appointed Naima Khatoon Gulrez as its first female vice-chancellor.
23 Mar 2024
KeralaKerala government moves SC against president withholding assent to bills
The Kerala government has initiated legal proceedings against President Droupadi Murmu for withholding assent to four bills passed by the legislative assembly.
18 Mar 2024
Tamil NaduTelangana governor resigns, likely to contest Lok Sabha polls: Report
Tamilisai Soundararajan, the governor of Telangana and lieutenant-governor of Puducherry, has officially resigned from her role.
