Droupadi Murmu: News
14 Mar 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Kovind-led panel on simultaneous polls submits report to President Murmu
The high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted its report on simultaneous national and state elections to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday in New Delhi.
13 Mar 2024
Uniform Civil CodePresident Murmu signs Uttarakhand's UCC Bill into law
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday gave assent to Uttarakhand's bill on the Uniform Civil Code.
08 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiSudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha by President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu has nominated author and philanthropist Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha.
26 Feb 2024
Congress PartyCongress promises to scrap Agnipath scheme if voted to power
The Congress on Monday vowed to eliminate the controversial Agnipath military recruitment scheme and restore the previous armed services recruitment system if voted to power in the 2024 elections.
06 Feb 2024
Lok SabhaLok Sabha passes bill to prevent paper leaks and cheating
The Lok Sabha, on Tuesday, approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, designed to combat practices like leaking exam papers in government recruitment tests.
03 Feb 2024
Bhagwant MannPunjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit stepped down from his position on Saturday, citing personal reasons for his decision.
31 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiModi takes a swipe at opposition ahead of Budget Session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on opposition MPs to avoid disrupting the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.
30 Jan 2024
Rajya Sabha TVPresident Murmu nominates educationist Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday nominated educationist, agriculturist, and philanthropist Satnam Singh Sandhu to the Rajya Sabha.
26 Jan 2024
Republic DayCoin toss with Pakistan: How India won the presidential buggy
On India's 75th Republic Day, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron traveled from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to participate in the grand parade at Kartavya Path.
26 Jan 2024
Emmanuel MacronMacron unveils plans to encourage Indians to study in France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday announced measures his country is taking to welcome 30,000 Indian students to French universities by 2030.
26 Jan 2024
Republic DayIndia celebrates 75th Republic Day with focus on 'Nari Shakti'
India is poised to mark a historic milestone with its 75th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Friday.
25 Jan 2024
Republic Day75th Republic Day: Gallantry medals announced for 1,132 personnel
On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu announced the annual gallantry/service awards.
02 Jan 2024
Ministry Of Home AffairsChakka Jam: Centre begins talks with truck drivers, transport union
In response to the ongoing drivers' strike, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting in New Delhi.
07 Nov 2023
Adhir Ranjan ChowdhuryCIC appointment: Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to President Murmu
Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, has written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu expressing disappointment over the process of appointment of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Heeralal Samariya.
06 Nov 2023
Labour MinistryHeeralal Samariya sworn in as chief information commissioner of India
Senior bureaucrat and Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya was on Monday sworn in as the chief of the Central Information Commission (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu.
New NCERT books to have 'Bharat' instead of 'India'
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) panel has reportedly recommended replacing the term "India" with "Bharat" in upcoming textbooks.
05 Oct 2023
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh announces 35% reservation for women in government jobs
The government of Madhya Pradesh has officially declared 35% reservation for women in government jobs, except for the Forest Department in the state.
11 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Saudi's Mohammed bin Salman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Saudi Arabian counterpart and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Monday at the Hyderabad House in Delhi.
11 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiCentre to launch nationwide wellness programs on PM Modi's birthday
The central government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to launch a nationwide wellness drive on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 73rd birthday, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has told ANI.
09 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiAndhra Pradesh: TDP says Chandrababu Naidu's arrest 'illegal,' approaches PM
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Saturday sought the interventions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reverse the arrest of its chief, N Chandrababu Naidu, in an alleged corruption case.
09 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiG20 Summit: PM Modi speaks with 'Bharat' placard in front
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed G20 leaders upon their arrival at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
08 Sep 2023
United Nations (UN)Will accept India's name change after formalities are completed: UN
The United Nations (UN) will change India's name to Bharat in its records once New Delhi completes all necessary processes, a spokesperson for the intergovernmental organization told NDTV.
08 Sep 2023
G20 SummitNo G20 dinner invite for Kharge from President Murmu: Reports
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has reportedly not been invited to the special G20 dinner that will be hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday.
07 Sep 2023
United Nations (UN)India-Bharat row: Official reveals how UN considers name change requests
An official of the United Nations (UN) has reportedly confirmed that the organization considers name change requests from countries amid the "India" to "Bharat" row.
06 Sep 2023
Udhayanidhi StalinSanatana row: Udhayanidhi raises discrimination issue, cites President Murmu, Mahabharat
Amid a massive political uproar over his "Sanatana Dharma must be eradicated" comment, Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin reportedly stood by his comments.
03 Sep 2023
MumbaiMan rapes wife with sons, uploads videos on porn site
In a shocking incident in Trombay, Mumbai, a 40-year-old man and his two sons allegedly raped the former's second wife and uploaded videos of the act on a porn site, The Free Press Journal reported.
14 Aug 2023
DY ChandrachudSupreme Court flags social media post falsely quoting CJI Chandrachud
The Supreme Court on Monday raised concerns about a viral social media post that wrongly attributed a quote to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud.
12 Aug 2023
Digital Personal Data Protection BillPresident Murmu approves Delhi services bill, DPDP bill, 2 others
President Droupadi Murmu signed four bills—passed during the fiery Monsoon Session of the Parliament—into law on Saturday.
02 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiINDIA bloc meets Murmu, demands Modi's statement on Manipur violence
The members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, seeking her intervention in the Manipur violence issue.
31 Jul 2023
Narottam MishraMP: BJP minister mocks RaGa after Kanhaiya's 'film fixation' remarks
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Sunday took a jibe at senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his political campaigns following some controversial remarks by party leader Kanhaiya Kumar.
17 Jun 2023
Ranil WickremesingheSri Lankan president to visit India, may seek financial support
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to visit India on July 21 for the first time since the country's political chaos and economic crisis last year.
06 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPresident Droupadi Murmu conferred with Suriname's highest civilian honor
President Droupadi Murmu was conferred with the highest civilian award of Suriname, called "The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star," on Tuesday.
02 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiTelangana Formation Day: President Murmu, PM Modi greet citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Friday greeted the people of Telangana on the occasion of the state's 10th Formation Day.
01 Jun 2023
Rakesh Tikait'Will meet president to resolve issue': Rakesh Tikait assures wrestlers
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Thursday said that a khap representative would meet President Droupadi Murmu and the central government to try to resolve the issue of protesting wrestlers, reported PTI.
28 May 2023
Narendra Modi'Rise of self-reliant India,' says PM Modi in new Parliament
The new Parliament will inspire India to be free from the mentality of slavery, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his first address in the new complex after its inauguration on Sunday.
27 May 2023
Arvind KejriwalComplaint against Kejriwal, Kharge over alleged inciteful remarks against Murmu
A Supreme Court advocate filed a complaint against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and several others on Saturday for allegedly making inciteful statements about President Droupadi Murmu's caste while commenting on the new Parliament's inauguration, reported ANI.
26 May 2023
Narendra ModiSupreme Court rejects PIL seeking new Parliament inauguration by President
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate the new Parliament building instead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
23 May 2023
Narendra ModiWho, when, why: All controversies surrounding new Parliament's inauguration
The inauguration plans of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have become the latest flashpoint between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition, with the latter even questioning the specific inauguration date.
08 May 2023
KeralaKerala: 21 dead as houseboat capsizes in Malappuram; Ex-gratia announced
At least 21 people reportedly died after a houseboat capsized in Kerala's Malappuram district on Sunday while ferrying tourists. Eight people have been admitted to various hospitals, and a search operation is underway.
08 Apr 2023
Raveena TandonRaveena Tandon responds to trolls questioning her Padma Shri award
Actor Raveena Tandon was conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday (April 5).
