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July 24, 2026 3:32 PM

President Murmu invites Romanian firms to join India’s growth story, highlights vast scope for strategic partnership

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday invited Romanian companies to participate actively in India's growth story, saying the country's journey towards becoming a developed nation under the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision presents immense opportunities for international partnerships, investment and technology collaboration. Addressing the India-Romania Business Forum in Bucharest in the presence of Romanian President Nicușor Dan, members of the Romanian government, business leaders and industry repres...

July 23, 2026 9:50 AM

President Murmu unveils Mahatma Gandhi bust in North Macedonia, highlights global relevance of peace and non-violence

President Droupadi Murmu, along with North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, on Wednesday unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Museum of the City of Skopje, describing the Father of the Nation's message of truth and non-violence as more relevant than ever in a world marked by conflict and division. Addressing the ceremony, President Murmu said that while Mahatma Gandhi belonged to India, his ideals transcend national boundaries and continue to inspire humanity. She said Gan...

July 21, 2026 10:46 PM

President Murmu invites North Macedonia to expand investment ties with India at Business Forum

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday called for a significant expansion of economic engagement between India and North Macedonia, urging businesses from both countries to move beyond trade and build long-term partnerships through investment, technology collaboration and joint ventures. Addressing the inaugural session of the India–North Macedonia Business Forum in Skopje, President Murmu said the bilateral economic relationship remains largely untapped despite steady growth in trade and descri...

July 21, 2026 9:52 PM

President Murmu calls for stronger India-North Macedonia ties, highlights role of Parliamentary diplomacy

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday called for deeper parliamentary engagement and expanded economic cooperation between India and North Macedonia, describing the European nation as an important partner in a stable, multipolar and prosperous global order. Addressing the Assembly of North Macedonia in Skopje in the presence of President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, President Murmu said India is committed to scaling up its engagement with North Macedonia bilaterally as well as across the wider So...

July 21, 2026 9:57 PM

President Murmu holds talks with North Macedonian President to deepen bilateral ties

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday held wide-ranging bilateral talks with North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, with both sides agreeing to strengthen cooperation across key sectors, expand trade and investment, and deepen people-to-people ties during the first-ever State visit by an Indian President to the country. President Murmu arrived in Skopje on Monday evening as part of the second leg of her three-nation State visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania. She was rec...

July 21, 2026 12:59 AM

President Murmu invites Moldovan businesses to invest in India at India-Moldova Business Forum

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday invited Moldovan businesses to explore trade and investment opportunities in India, while encouraging Indian companies to expand their presence in Moldova, as she addressed the India-Moldova Business Forum during her historic State Visit to the East European nation. Addressing the forum alongside Moldovan President Maia Sandu, President Murmu said India and Moldova have shared warm and friendly relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992, foun...

July 20, 2026 5:11 PM

President Murmu holds talks with Moldova’s President Maia Sandu during historic first visit

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday began her State Visit to Moldova, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the East European nation. The visit is the first leg of her three-nation tour, which also includes North Macedonia and Romania. President Murmu was accompanied by Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Dinesh Sharma and Lok Sabha MP Vijay Baghel. Upon her arrival at Chisinau International Air...

July 17, 2026 11:44 AM

President Murmu to visit Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19

President Droupadi Murmu will embark on State visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19 to 25, with the visits aimed at strengthening India's bilateral ties and deepening engagement with the wider Eastern European region. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the President will begin her tour with a visit to Moldova on July 20 at the invitation of President Maia Sandu. The visit will be the first-ever by an Indian President to Moldova, marking a historic mile...

July 16, 2026 3:45 PM

PM Modi shares President Murmu’s article recounting her faith in Lord Jagannath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article written by President Droupadi Murmu in which she reflects on her lifelong devotion to Lord Jagannath, recounting how faith in the deity has guided her through personal challenges and public life. Sharing the President's article on X, the Prime Minister said, "In a deeply personal reflection, Honourable President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji traces her lifelong devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, from childhood memories to the spiritual expe...

July 12, 2026 10:40 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi express grief over veteran singer S. Janaki’s demise

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday condoled the demise of legendary playback singer S. Janaki, paying rich tributes to one of India's most celebrated musical icons whose career spanned more than six decades. Fondly known as the "Nightingale of South India," S. Janaki passed away at the age of 88 after suffering age-related health complications. She breathed her last at Apollo BGS Hospital in Mysur...