President Draupadi Murmu

June 13, 2026 10:56 AM

President Murmu reviews Passing Out Parade at Indian Military Academy with first batch of women NDA cadets

President Draupadi Murmu reviewed the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course and 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) here on Saturday. The day is being seen as highly significant and historic for the Indian Army and for women in the country, as the first batch of female cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA) is passing out as commissioned officers. At the IMA Passing Out Parade, nine female cadets from the NDA’s first women’s batch will join...

March 2, 2026 12:26 PM

President Murmu to launch Delhi government’s welfare schemes for women today

President Droupadi Murmu will launch four women's welfare schemes of the Delhi government on Monday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. According to officials, the four schemes are 'Saheli Pink Smart Card,' free LPG cylinder scheme, Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, and 'Meri Punji Mera Adhikaar.' Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the day as the beginning of a "new era of women empowerment, digital transparency, and social security in Delhi." Under the initiative, the Pink Card will be ...

May 14, 2025 10:35 AM

Droupadi Murmu pays floral tributes to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on his birth anniversary

President of India, Droupadi Murmu, paid floral tributes to former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on the occasion of his 121st birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed served as the fifth President of India from August 24, 1974, until his untimely demise on February 11, 1977. He was the second President of India to die in office, after Dr. Zakir Husain. Born in 1905, Ahmed pursued his education in Delhi and later at the University of Cambridge. He was called to ...

April 14, 2025 9:40 AM

PM Modi, President Murmu pay tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary; PM to launch development projects in Haryana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, acknowledging his enduring influence on India's ongoing pursuit of social justice. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said that Ambedkar's ideals continue to inspire the nation in building a self-reliant and developed India. “On behalf of all the countrymen, I bow down to Bharat Ratna Pujya Babasaheb on his birth anniversary. It is due to his inspira...

March 28, 2025 11:01 AM

President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, to visit India for strengthening bilateral ties

President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile will make a visit to India from April 1-5 to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss key regional and international matters, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. This will be his first visit to India as president. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, members of parliament, and business leaders, President Boric will engage in discussions aimed at expanding cooperation between India and Chile, particularly in areas such as...

February 16, 2025 11:51 AM

The President of India to inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav 2025

The Aadi Mahotsav 2025, a grand festival celebrating India's rich tribal heritage, will be held from February 16-24, 2025, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. Organized by the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the event will showcase the vibrant culture, heritage, and economic potential of India’s tribal communities. The Hon'ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will inaugurate the festival as t...

January 13, 2025 12:02 PM

Northern India Celebrates Lohri honoring tradition and community spirit

As Northern India, particularly the states of Haryana and Punjab, experiences a cold wave, the region is celebrating the harvest festival of Lohri on Monday. Lohri, a festival of gratitude, is observed to honoUr Lord Surya, the Sun God, for providing light and warmth to help crops grow. The President of India extended her warm wishes on this auspicious occasion. In a message shared on her X account, she said: On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, I extend ...

December 26, 2024 10:41 AM

Nation observes Veer Baal Diwas to honour the martyrdom of Sahibzades

The nation is commemorating Veer Baal Diwas today, marking the heroic sacrifice of the four sons of Shri Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru of the Sikhs. This day, dedicated to their martyrdom, serves as a reminder of their steadfast bravery and commitment to their faith. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a message shared on his X account (formerly Twitter), said: "Today, on Veer Baal Diwas, we remember the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the Sahibzades. At a young age, they stood firm in t...