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February 26, 2026 4:20 PM

President Murmu attends ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ ceremony of Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday participated in the 'Bhoomi Pujan' ceremony of the Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The ceremony was organised by the Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust in the Kolhan region. Addressing the gathering, the President described Mahaprabhu Jagannath as the Lord of the entire universe whose grace is bestowed equally upon all, without discrimination. She said the Kolhan region represents a unique confluence of vibrant triba...

February 23, 2026 4:43 PM

President Murmu unveils bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday unveiled a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a symbolic step aimed at honouring India’s national icons and shedding colonial-era legacies. The bust, installed at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap, replaces that of British architect Edwin Lutyens. In a post on X, the President said the move is part of ongoing efforts to discard vestiges of a colonial mindset and to embrace India’s cultural heritage and the contribut...

February 22, 2026 10:31 AM

President Murmu hosts Brazilian President Lula, calls for deeper India-Brazil cooperation

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hosted Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Rashtrapati Bhavan, underscoring the vast potential to further deepen bilateral cooperation between the two nations. President Murmu received President Lula at Rashtrapati Bhavan and later hosted a banquet in his honour during his State Visit to India. Welcoming the Brazilian leader, President Murmu thanked him for his participation and valuable contribution to the recent AI Impact Summit in New Delhi....

February 17, 2026 1:20 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah presents 13th Official Language Report to President Murmu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu along with members of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee and presented the Committee’s 13th report. In a post on X, Shah said, "Today, after meeting with the members of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee, we submitted the 13th report of the committee to the Hon'ble President. By accelerating the committee's work, in the direction of making the official language even more robust and modern, the com...

February 17, 2026 1:21 PM

President Murmu inaugurates centenary celebrations of Ol Chiki Script

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script at an event organised by the Ministry of Culture in New Delhi, highlighting its role as a powerful symbol of Santal identity and linguistic pride. Addressing the gathering, the President said the Santal community possesses a rich language, literature and culture. However, in the absence of its own script, the Santhali language was earlier written in Roman, Devanagari, Oriya and Bengali scripts. Memb...

February 11, 2026 10:43 AM

Sachin Tendulkar invites President Murmu, PM Modi to son Arjun’s wedding

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to formally invite her to the wedding of his son, Arjun Tendulkar, and Saaniya Chandhok. The wedding is scheduled to take place in early March. Tendulkar was accompanied by his family and members of Saaniya’s family during the visit. Sharing a picture from the meeting on X, he said, “Last February, Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji graciously hosted us at Rashtrapati Bhavan. We relived so...

February 6, 2026 8:59 PM

President Murmu calls for fintech to advance gender justice and social inclusion at Black Swan Summit in Bhubaneswar

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday underscored the need to ensure that technology, particularly fintech, becomes a powerful tool for social justice, gender equality and inclusion, rather than remaining limited to technological advancement alone. Addressing the Black Swan Summit, India, organised by the Government of Odisha in collaboration with the Global Finance and Technology Network in Bhubaneswar, the President said India’s fintech journey should be remembered not only as a story of innov...

February 4, 2026 8:41 PM

President Murmu inaugurates, lays foundation stones for development projects in Rairangpur, Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a series of major developmental projects in Rairangpur, Odisha, aimed at strengthening education, healthcare, infrastructure and cultural facilities in the region. The President inaugurated the Information Technology Campus of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University and laid the foundation stones for several key projects, including an AYUSH Hospital-cum-Ayurvedic College, an Odisha University of Agriculture a...

February 3, 2026 6:01 PM

President Murmu graces Fakir Mohan University convocation, highlights role of universities in inclusive growth

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Odisha's Balasore, and inaugurated the university’s newly built auditorium. Addressing students and faculty, the President underscored the vital role of universities in driving inclusive growth, innovation and social transformation. She said institutions of higher learning have a special responsibility to act as catalysts for societal progress by nurturing critical thinking, ethical leadership a...

February 1, 2026 5:31 PM

President Murmu opens Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan; entry for public from Feb 3

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday graced the opening of the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The iconic gardens will be open for public viewing from February 3 to March 31, offering visitors a chance to experience one of the country’s most celebrated green spaces. The Amrit Udyan will be open six days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last entry permitted at 5 p.m. The gardens will remain closed on Mondays for maintenance and on March 4 on account of Holi...