President Murmu Launches ‘Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat’ Campaign

February 13, 2026 5:04 PM

President Murmu Launches ‘Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat’ Campaign

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday inaugurated an All-India Conference organised by the Brahma Kumaris spiritual organisation in New Delhi and launched its nationwide campaign “Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat,” while also inaugurating the silver jubilee celebrations of the group's Om Shanti Retreat Centre in Gurugram. Speaking at the event, President Murmu said every citizen can contribute to India's sustainable and holistic development by practising Karmayoga — the principle of selfless a...

Modernity–spirituality confluence key to India’s civilisational strength: President Murmu

December 20, 2025 8:07 PM

Modernity–spirituality confluence key to India’s civilisational strength: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said the blending of modernity with spirituality was the greatest strength of India’s civilisation, as she underlined the need for value-based development to address contemporary global challenges. Addressing a conference titled “Timeless Wisdom of Bharat: Pathways of Peace and Progress”, organised by the Brahma Kumaris Shanti Sarovar to mark its 21st anniversary, the President said the world was witnessing rapid transformations accompanied by serious ...

President Murmu addresses Brahma Kumaris’ event; commends efforts for global peace

November 28, 2025 5:13 PM

President Murmu addresses Brahma Kumaris’ event; commends efforts for global peace

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday attended the launch ceremony of the Brahma Kumaris’ annual theme for 2025–26, titled ‘Meditation for World Unity and Trust’, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu said that despite rapid advancements in science, technology, artificial intelligence, and space exploration, modern society continues to face stress, insecurity, distrust, and loneliness. She noted that while human life has become more convenient and resource-ri...

Yoga’s global recognition a testament to its timeless relevance, says Om Birla

June 21, 2025 9:26 PM

Yoga’s global recognition a testament to its timeless relevance, says Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday led the celebrations of the 11th International Day of Yoga at the Parliament complex, where a large number of Members of Parliament, former MPs, and employees from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariats participated in the Common Yoga Protocol session.   Addressing the gathering, Birla said that yoga is far more than a physical exercise—it is a profound way of life that enables harmony between the body, mind, and soul. “Yoga empowers individua...

President Droupadi Murmu launches ‘Ageing with Dignity’ initiatives for Senior Citizens at Rashtrapati Bhavan

May 2, 2025 5:48 PM

President Droupadi Murmu launches ‘Ageing with Dignity’ initiatives for Senior Citizens at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the ‘Ageing with Dignity’ event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Friday. Organised by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the event marked the launch of several key initiatives aimed at the welfare of senior citizens. On the occasion, the President virtually inaugurated senior citizen homes, launched a dedicated welfare portal for the elderly, oversaw the distribution of aids and assistive devices, and witnessed the si...