President Droupadi Murmu

September 20, 2026 10:59 AM

President appoints 14 judicial officers as Judges, Additional Judges of four High Courts

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday appointed 14 judicial officers as Judges and Additional Judges of the Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts. The appointments were made in exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India and after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, according to the Ministry of Law and Justice. In the Delhi High Court, Nivedita Anil Sharma and Nisha Sahay Saxena have been appointed as Judges. Sanjay Sharma, Bharat ...

September 14, 2026 3:47 PM

President Murmu congratulates junior men’s, women’s hockey teams on Asia Cup triumphs

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the junior men's and women's hockey teams on their outstanding Asia Cup victories and said their dedication, discipline and teamwork have brought pride to the nation. "It is heartening to see young players setting inspiring examples of channelling positive energy for excellence. My best wishes to all the young players for continued success in the future," she said in a post on X. The Indian junior women's hockey team won the AHF Junior Asia Cup ...

September 14, 2026 9:55 AM

Ganesh Chaturthi inspires us to move forward on path of progress: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her greetings and best wishes to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, saying the festival symbolises wisdom, prosperity and auspicious beginnings and inspires people to move forward on the path of progress with new resolutions in life. In a post on X, President Murmu said, “On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in the country and abroad. Bhagwa...

September 5, 2026 4:23 PM

President Murmu Confers National Awards on Teachers, Calls for Making India Skill Capital, Knowledge Superpower

President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers from across the country at a function held in the National Capital today on Teachers’ Day. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that academic excellence, skill development and entrepreneurship hold immense importance in the country’s development, and establishing India as the skill capital of the world and transforming it into a knowledge superpower are among the national priorities. She said that education is the most e...

September 5, 2026 1:16 PM

Shape generations of students with scientific outlook, ‘nation first’ spirit: President to teachers

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday asked teachers to shape generations of students who develop a scientific outlook and move forward with the spirit of “nation first”. In an article written on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, she said it is the sacred duty of teachers to guide their students to be good human beings. Students who achieve prosperity and glory while remaining ethical in their thoughts and actions are living embodiments of a teacher’s success, the President said. She said...

September 5, 2026 9:56 AM

President Murmu Urges Teachers to Embrace Technology, Adopt Innovative Teaching Methods

President Droupadi Murmu has greeted teachers across the country on the eve of Teachers’ Day and urged them to continually update their knowledge, embrace technology, and adopt innovative teaching methods to better nurture talent and guide students towards excellence. In her message, the President said, “On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all our teachers across the country. Teachers’ Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of the former President...

September 5, 2026 8:45 AM

President Murmu to honour 48 teachers with National Teachers Awards today

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards on 48 school teachers at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today, September 5, as the nation celebrates Teachers’ Day. Short documentaries highlighting the exemplary work and achievements of each awardee will also be showcased during the event, providing insight into their contributions to school education and the impact they have made in the lives of their students. The Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry ...

August 14, 2026 11:50 PM

President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous, on eve of Independence Day

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous honours, for personnel of the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. The awards recognise acts of exceptional courage, bravery and devotion to duty by personnel of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Central Armed Police Forces. The 78 gallantry awards include nine Kirti Chakras, including seven posthumous; one Bar to Shaurya Chakra; 19 Shaurya Chakra...

August 14, 2026 8:22 PM

President Murmu calls for collective effort to build Viksit Bharat by 2047, highlights development, national security and women-led growth

President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, called upon citizens to work collectively towards building a developed India by 2047, while highlighting the country's progress in inclusive development, digital infrastructure, women's empowerment, youth participation, national security and environmental protection. Addressing the nation on Thursday evening, the President extended her greetings to citizens in India and abroad and said that the Trico...

August 11, 2026 5:09 PM

President Murmu gives assent to Bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday gave assent to a Bill that criminalises intentional disruption or prevention of the singing of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, giving it the same legal protection currently accorded to the national anthem, a government statement said. With the president’s assent, The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has become a law. The Lok Sabha had passed the Bill on July 30, while the Rajya Sabha had cleared it a day earlier. The ...