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September 16, 2025 4:16 PM

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam calls on President Murmu before concluding India visit

Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of his eight-day State Visit to India. Welcoming PM Ramgoolam and his delegation, President Murmu said that Mauritius holds a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy, ‘MAHASAGAR Vision’, and its commitment to the Global South. She expressed happiness over the steady growth of the India-Mauritius partnership that reflects in the r...

September 2, 2025 3:24 PM

Banking sector crucial to India’s growth story: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday highlighted the pivotal role of the banking industry in India’s economic growth while addressing the 120th foundation day celebrations of City Union Bank in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the event, the President said India is among the fastest-growing large economies in the world and the banking sector has been central to its growth journey. “The role of banks has expanded beyond financial transactions. They are not just custodians of wealth but provid...

September 3, 2025 11:35 AM

India must be self-reliant in assistive technologies for speech and hearing impairments: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday emphasized the need for India to become self-reliant in the development and manufacturing of assistive technologies for individuals with speech and hearing impairments. She made the remarks at the diamond jubilee celebrations of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) in Karnataka's Mysuru and lauded the institute’s six decades of pioneering work in education, clinical services, and research in the field of communication disorders. The event, ...

August 25, 2025 6:54 PM

Fiji Prime Minister meets President Murmu in Rashtrapati Bhavan

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital on Monday. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart addressed a joint press conference following their bilateral talks in New Delhi. PM Modi underlined the strong friendship between the two nations, noting that the aspirations of India and Fiji "sail in the same boat." During the discussions, both countries announced several initiatives, i...

August 10, 2025 3:00 PM

President Murmu celebrates Raksha Bandhan with students from across India at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Saturday by hosting students from schools across India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking the festival that showcased the country’s cultural diversity and spirit of unity. Students from government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), as well as children with special needs representing various states and union territories, participated in the celebration. On the occasion, Pre...

July 31, 2025 7:26 PM

President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Deoghar, emphasizes inclusive healthcare

President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Deoghar on Thursday, where she urged graduating doctors to embrace compassion, community engagement, and inclusive healthcare alongside clinical excellence. Addressing students, faculty, and dignitaries, President Murmu highlighted the importance of expanding AIIMS Deoghar’s focus beyond tertiary care to actively support primary healthcare delivery. “Primary care is the fo...

July 30, 2025 6:10 PM

President Murmu graces first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Kalyani

President Droupadi Murmu attended the first-ever convocation ceremony of AIIMS Kalyani on Wednesday, addressing graduating medical students and faculty with a message of service, responsibility, and continued learning. In her address, President Murmu highlighted the crucial role doctors play in nation-building, noting that India's average life expectancy has more than doubled—from 32 years at independence to around 70 years today. She credited the medical fraternity for the country's signific...

July 17, 2025 9:19 AM

President Murmu to confer Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards today

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards at a ceremony on Thursday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event, organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), will be attended by Union Minister Manohar Lal and Minister of State Tokhan Sahu. Now in its ninth edition, Swachh Survekshan has grown into the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey. This year’s awards will honour top-performing cities and states across four major categories, including ...

July 13, 2025 1:38 PM

President Murmu nominates four members to Rajya Sabha; PM Modi extends best wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated four distinguished individuals nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, lauding their contributions across diverse fields. President Murmu nominated them to Rajya Sabha on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. The nominated members are Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Dr. Meenakshi Jain. The notification, dated July 12, 2025, was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. In a ...

July 4, 2025 1:27 PM

President Murmu unveils Durand Cup trophies

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday unveiled the trophies of Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The 2025 edition of the Durand Cup will be held from July 23 to August 23 across six venues in West Bengal, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Jharkhand. Organised by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army on behalf of the three Services, the tournament features matchups between Services teams and some of India’s top football clubs. In recent editio...