President Droupadi Murmu

June 27, 2024 3:23 PM

President’s address presented roadmap of progress, good governance: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint session of Parliament presented a comprehensive roadmap for progress and good governance. In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted President Murmu's address as "comprehensive." "Rashtrapati Ji's address to both Houses of Parliament was comprehensive and presented a roadmap of progress and good governance,” PM Modi said. “It covered the strides India has been making and also the potential that lie...

June 27, 2024 11:24 AM

President Droupadi Murmu addresses joint session of Parliament

President Droupadi Murmu is addressing the joint sitting of Parliament shortly, which will be her first presidential address after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Following the President's address, a motion of thanks will be moved in both Houses of Parliament, which will be discussed by the members. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on Monday and the Rajya Sabha session will start from today. Congress chief and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun ...

June 27, 2024 8:26 AM

Parliamentary Session: President Droupadi Murmu to address joint sitting of Parliament today

President Droupadi Murmu will be addressing the joint sitting of Parliament today (Thursday), which will be her first presidential address after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Following the President's address, a motion of thanks will be moved in both Houses of Parliament, which will be discussed by the members. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on Monday and the Rajya Sabha session will start from today. Earlier on Wednesday, Om Birla was ...

June 20, 2024 7:28 PM

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to pay two-day State visit to India

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay a two-day state visit to India starting Thursday, in what will be the first incoming bilateral visit since the formation of the new Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During her stay on June 21-22, Hasina will hold bilateral consultations with PM Modi and call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar is also...

June 11, 2024 3:33 PM

PM Modi receives congratulatory call from Emir of Qatar; both leaders reaffirm commitment to further strengthen ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, during which they reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening ties between the two countries. According to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office, PM Modi thanked the Qatari Emir for his warm wishes and positive sentiments towards the people of India. The two leaders also recalled PM Modi's visit to Qatar in February, with the Indian leader extend...

June 10, 2024 3:15 PM

S Jaishankar calls on State heads of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh

Union Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called upon heads of states of Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh who had attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After his meeting with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, Jaishankar expressed hope for close cooperation between New Delhi and Male. "Delighted to call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives today in New Delhi. Look forward to India and Maldives working together closely," he said in a post on X. Jaishankar, who ...

June 10, 2024 12:45 PM

“India will always work closely with our valued partners”: PM Modi thanks foreign dignitaries after oath ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to foreign dignitaries who attended his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, reaffirming India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and global partnerships. In a message on social media following the ceremony, PM Modi dedicated himself to serving India's vast population of over 1.4 billion and working with his team of ministers to propel the nation to new heights of progress. He also congratulated all the newly sworn-in ministers. "I ...

June 7, 2024 9:12 PM

“Will take country forward and fulfil dreams of common people”: PM designate Modi

Senior BJP leader Narendra Modi staked claim to form the government on Friday as leader of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and said the list of names will be submitted to President Droupadi Murmu for swearing in of the Union Council of Ministers and assured the people that his government will not fail in fulfilling their aspirations in its third successive term. Addressing the media outside Rashtrapati Bhavan, PM designate Narendra Modi said that the 18th Lok Sabha is a house of new and ...

April 22, 2024 8:43 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to confer Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today (Monday). President Murmu will confer Padma Vibhushan on former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, and Bharatnatyam dancer Dr Padma Subrahmanyam. The Padma Vibhushan award will be given to Bindeshwar Pathak posthumously. Actor Mithun Chakraborty and singer Usha Uthup will receive the Padma Bhushan award. The other Padma Bhushan awardees include philanthropist ...

March 31, 2024 12:46 PM

PM Modi, President Murmu extend greetings on Easter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion of Easter on Sunday and prayed for unity and peace. In a post on X, he said, ”On Easter, we hope that the message of renewal and optimism reverberates all over. May this day inspire us all to come together, fostering unity and peace. Wishing everyone a joyful Easter". President Droupadi Murmu also greeted the people on Easter and highlighted that the occasion of celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, promotes the spirit ...