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December 10, 2025 11:34 AM

President Murmu to attend NHRC’s Human Rights Day event today

President Droupadi Murmu will be the Chief Guest at the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) Human Rights Day function today. The event will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together government officials, diplomats, civil society members, human rights defenders and experts. The NHRC will also be organising a National Conference on the theme “Ensuring Everyday Essentials: Public Services and Dignity for All,” aligned with this year’s UN Human Rights Day theme, “Ev...

December 5, 2025 10:41 PM

President Murmu hosts Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, says India–Russia friendship will “continue to prosper”

President Murmu hosts Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, says India–Russia friendship will "continue to prosper" President Droupadi Murmu on Friday hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, calling his visit a significant moment as India and Russia mark 25 years of their Strategic Partnership. The Russian President is currently in New Delhi for a two-day state visit. Appreciating Putin’s role, President Murmu said the partnership — established in October 2000 during his fi...

December 5, 2025 2:31 PM

President Murmu to confer Handicrafts Awards on December 9

The Textiles Ministry will present the Handicrafts Awards for the years 2023 and 2024 on December 9, during the National Handicrafts Week observed annually from December 8 to 14, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards, which honour outstanding master craftspersons from across the country, are being held as part of National Handicrafts Week. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the awards as the Chief Guest. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh will preside over the event, while Minister ...

December 4, 2025 5:17 PM

President Murmu pays floral tributes to R. Venkataraman on his birth anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday paid floral tributes to former President R. Venkataraman on his birth anniversary at Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. Ramasamy Venkataraman, widely known as R. Venkataraman, served as the eighth President of India from July 25, 1987, to July 25, 1992. Born on December 4, 1910, in Rajamadam, Tamil Nadu, he made significant contributions to Indian politics, governance, and constitutional law during a long and distinguished public life. Venkataraman completed...

December 4, 2025 10:04 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi greet Indian Navy personnel on Navy Day

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers on Thursday extended greetings to Indian Navy personnel on the occasion of Navy Day. Navy Day is observed every year on December 4 to mark the Indian Navy’s role in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, especially the success of Operation Trident, during which Indian forces destroyed four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar. President Droupadi Murmu saluted the Navy personnel, veterans and their families. In her mess...

December 1, 2025 3:09 PM

President Murmu addresses FDDI convocation, highlights growth of India’s footwear sector

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday attended the convocation ceremony of the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) in New Delhi, where she highlighted the expanding role of India’s footwear industry and the growing opportunities for young professionals entering the sector. The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) was set up in 1986 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Its main goals are to train people with the right skills for the footwear...

December 1, 2025 10:16 AM

PM Modi, President Murmu greet people of Nagaland on Statehood Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders on Monday extended greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of their Statehood Day. "Greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of their Statehood Day. The glorious Naga culture, rooted in service, courage and compassion, is widely admired. The people of Nagaland have distinguished themselves across many fields. May the state keep moving ahead with prosperity and progress in the years ahead," said PM Modi in a post on X....

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...

November 28, 2025 9:57 AM

General Upendra Dwivedi outlines Army’s three-phase transformation pathway at Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday detailed the Army’s three-phase transformation roadmap and identified “four key drivers for the next leap” at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025. The third edition of the Dialogue, organised by the Indian Army in partnership with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), opened at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. It brought together senior military leaders, global strategic experts, diplomats, policymakers, industry represen...

November 27, 2025 4:00 PM

President Murmu inaugurates third edition of ‘Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2025’ in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday inaugurated the third edition of the Indian Army’s ‘Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2025’ in New Delhi, emphasising India’s growing defence preparedness, evolving military reforms, and the nation’s commitment to peace backed by strength. Addressing members of the strategic community, academia, industry, and the armed forces, the President praised the Indian Armed Forces for their professionalism, patriotism, and unwavering resolve in protecting national ...