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October 5, 2026 11:59 PM

President Murmu Hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Two Leaders Call for Closer Cooperation

President Droupadi Murmu received President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday and hosted a banquet in his honour, with the two leaders agreeing that close cooperation between India and Switzerland can bring immense benefits to the people of both countries. Welcoming President Parmelin to India, President Murmu said India and Switzerland enjoy warm and cordial relations based on shared values of democracy and the rule of law, with extensive cooperation in ar...

October 2, 2026 9:47 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi Pay Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 157th Birth Anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, recalling his message of peace, non-violence, truth and service. President Murmu visited Rajghat and attended the Sarva-Dharma Prarthana at Gandhi's samadhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. In a message on X, President Murmu said Gandhi's life and ideals continued to command respect across the world and that his message of peace and non-violence had becom...

October 1, 2026 12:43 AM

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Kapil Pokhariya, Sunil Kumar on bronze medals

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated Indian boxers Kapil Pokhariya and wrestler Sunil Kumar after they secured bronze medals at the Asian Games 2026. Kapil claimed the bronze medal in the men’s 90 kg boxing event after losing 1-4 to reigning world champion Turabek Khabibullaev of Uzbekistan in the semifinal. Kapil made a bright start and found success with combinations during the opening round, but Turabek’s speed, physicality and accuracy gradually shifted the contest in hi...

September 26, 2026 2:38 PM

Asian Games: President Murmu Hails India’s Medal-Winning Performances in Kabaddi, Squash, Shooting

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated India’s women’s kabaddi team, squash mixed doubles pair Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar, and shooters Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal and Ashi Chouksey for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026. Hailing the Indian shooting trio for their silver medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event, President Murmu highlighted the collective effort behind their podium finish. “Warmest congratulations...

September 24, 2026 10:09 AM

Loss of lives in UP bus fire extremely painful: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the loss of lives in a bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful and offered her deepest condolences to the bereaved families. She also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident. “The news of the deaths of people in a fire that broke out in a bus on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of ...

September 22, 2026 8:18 PM

Women’s cricket team wins gold at Asian Games; President Murmu extends congratulations

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. India defeated Sri Lanka in the women’s T20 gold-medal match to successfully defend the title it won at the previous edition of the Asian Games. In a post on X, the President congratulated the entire team and praised its performance throughout the tournament. She said the team’s achievement has made the cou...

September 21, 2026 12:21 PM

Asian Games 2026: President Murmu congratulates Rudrankksh, Parth, Himanshu on winning silver in men’s 10m air rifle team event

India clinched the silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games on Monday, with Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Rakesh Mane combining for a team total of 1890.1 points. President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the Indian trio for their achievement. In a post on X, President Murmu said, "Heartiest congratulations to Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Parth Rakesh Mane and Himanshu Dhillon on winning the Silver Medal in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team event ...

September 21, 2026 9:39 AM

President Murmu calls for people-centric, community-based approaches to strengthen climate resilience

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday called for strengthening climate resilience through people-centric and community-based adaptation approaches rooted in traditional knowledge, with greater participation of communities affected by climate change. The President made the remarks while addressing the valedictory session of the International Conference on ‘The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics’, organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi. Climate change linked to biod...

September 19, 2026 11:49 AM

PM Modi Inaugurates NGT Conference on Environment, Climate Challenges in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a two-day international conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” organised by the National Green Tribunal at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The conference is being held on September 19 and 20 and brings together environmental experts, members of the judiciary, senior government officials and representatives of various environmental institutions from India and abroad. The inaugural session was attended by Chief Justice ...

September 17, 2026 5:53 PM

“Your leadership has transformed India into a world power”: Netanyahu wishes PM Modi on birthday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding his leadership for transforming India into a “world power” and highlighting the unprecedented partnership between the two countries. In a post on X, Netanyahu said that the friendship between Israel and India had “never been stronger” and expressed confidence that the two countries would take their partnership to “even greater heights”. “Happy birthday, Naren...