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October 31, 2026 12:11 PM

Sardar Patel’s contribution as principal architect of modern India is unforgettable: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday paid tributes on the 151st birth anniversary of 'Iron Man' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and said his contribution as a leading warrior of the freedom struggle and a principal architect of modern India is unforgettable. He played a historic role in the unification of the country and the establishment of a strong administrative system, she said in a post on X in Hindi. Born in Nadiad, Gujarat, on this day in 1875, Patel was a pivotal figure in India's struggle ...

October 26, 2026 10:21 AM

Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrives in Mumbai on state visit to India

Prince Alois, the hereditary prince of Liechtenstein, arrived in Mumbai on Sunday on a four-day State Visit to India from October 25 to 28, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, science and technology. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prince Alois, the Acting Head of State of the Principality of Liechtenstein, is accompanied by his spouse, Hereditary Princess Sophie,...

October 23, 2026 4:48 PM

President Murmu urges learning from tribal communities’ respect for nature at Bastar Dussehra

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged people to draw lessons from the nature-nurturing lifestyle of tribal communities, stressing the importance of protecting the environment while pursuing development. Addressing a public programme in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on the occasion of Bastar Dussehra, President Murmu described the festival as a vibrant symbol of the state’s cultural pride and collective faith. She said the participation of the entire community made the festival extraordinary, w...

October 23, 2026 12:24 PM

Chhattisgarh CM Sai welcomes President Murmu to Bastar, says Congress used tribals as ‘vote bank’

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday welcomed President Droupadi Murmu's participation in the Muria Darbar during Bastar Dussehra, describing it as a historic occasion, while accusing the Congress of using the tribal community as a "vote bank" and asserting that Naxalism had been eradicated from the Bastar region. Sai said the President's participation in the traditional gathering was a significant moment for the state, as Bastar celebrates the world's longest Dussehra festival,...

October 22, 2026 8:47 PM

President Murmu Calls for Respecting Food, Honouring Farmers and Protecting Natural Resources

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday emphasised the collective responsibility to respect food, acknowledge the contributions of farmers and protect natural resources, highlighting the significance of agricultural traditions and harmony during the Nuakhai festival. The President was speaking at the ‘Seva Samman Parv’ and ‘Yuva Prabodhan’ programmes held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Nuakhai Celebrates Agricultural Traditions and Social Harmony Speaking on the occasion, President Murmu said...

October 20, 2026 9:35 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi attend Dussehra celebrations at different venues in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Dussehra celebrations at different venues across the national capital on Tuesday, as Ravan effigies were set ablaze to mark the festival. President Murmu, accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma, attended the Dussehra celebrations at the Dwarka Shri Ram Leela in Sector 10, where she performed the traditional aarti of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita before ...

October 20, 2026 10:19 AM

President Murmu, Vice President, PM Modi extend Vijayadashami greetings

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Vijayadashami, highlighting the festival’s message of righteousness, truth and the victory of good over evil. In her message on the eve of Vijayadashami, President Murmu greeted Indians living in the country and abroad and urged citizens to uphold morality and duty. “The festival of Vijayadashami has a special significance. It symbolises the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana. L...

October 8, 2026 2:00 AM

PM Modi thanks President Murmu, Vice President Radhakrishnan for wishes on completing 25 years in public office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan for their wishes and kind words as he completed 25 continuous years as Head of Government. Thanking President Droupadi Murmu, the Prime Minister said his 25-year journey of service has been deeply fulfilling and shaped at every stage by the affection, faith and blessings of the people. PM Modi said the progress witnessed by the country has been possible because crores of Indians cho...

October 6, 2026 3:45 PM

President Murmu confers degrees at AIIMS Bilaspur’s first convocation, urges graduates to put compassion first

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred degrees on 92 students at the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur, urging the graduates to place people’s needs at the centre of their work and strengthen healthcare access in remote and inaccessible areas. Addressing the ceremony in the presence of Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, President Murmu said the institution’s first graduating batch had a special responsibility to shape its identity and leg...

October 6, 2026 12:49 PM

President Murmu hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin, highlights opportunities in trade and technology

President Droupadi Murmu received Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday and hosted a banquet in his honour, highlighting opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and emerging technologies. Welcoming Parmelin, President Murmu said India and Switzerland enjoyed warm and cordial relations rooted in the shared values of democracy and the rule of law. Cooperation spans trade and investment, science, technology and innovation, culture and people-to-peo...