President Droupadi Murmu

April 20, 2026 12:37 PM

Young officers ‘enablers of progress and guardians of public trust’, says President Murmu

Probationary Officers of the Indian Railways from the 2022 and 2023 batches, along with Assistant Executive Engineers of the Central Engineering Service (Roads) from the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 batches, met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Addressing the officers, the President said they had entered public service at a crucial juncture in India’s development journey, noting that the country is moving forward with the shared vision of building a Viksit Bharat. She t...

April 11, 2026 10:14 AM

Prez Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan, others pay floral tributes to Jyotirao Phule at Parliament Complex

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several parliamentarians paid floral tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary at the Parliament Complex on Saturday. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, etc., also paid tributes to the social reformer. Jyotirao Phule was a 19th-century In...

April 10, 2026 12:31 PM

President Droupadi Murmu nominates Harivansh Narayan Singh to Rajya Sabha

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh as a Member of the Rajya Sabha, according to a Gazette notification issued on Friday. His appointment was finalised on Thursday, following the conclusion of his previous term as a JD(U) member from Bihar on April 9. He has been serving as the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman since 2018. The nomination of the 69-year-old leader has been made under the powers conferred by sub-section (a) of clause (1) read with Section 3 of the Constituti...

April 9, 2026 3:17 PM

“Life flourishes only when the Earth is green”: President Murmu presented “Vriksha Vedam 2.0” at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday was presented with "Vriksha Vedam 2.0," a book authored by Green India Challenge founder and former Rajya Sabha MP Joginipally Santosh Kumar, at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. According to a press release, the President described the present era as both an Amruth Kala (a golden age of opportunity) and an Apad Kala (an age of crisis), warning that humanity stands on the edge of greed, having forgotten the sacred reality of the Pancha Bhutas - the five...

April 3, 2026 1:39 PM

Sports Min Mandaviya shares Prez Droupadi Murmu’s vision to turn tribal talent into global sporting power

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday shared President Droupadi Murmu’s views that ongoing support for tribal athletes via initiatives such as the Khelo India Tribal Games is essential to cultivate a talent pool that will position India as a "global sports superpower". Highlighting the importance of the Khelo India Tribal Games, Mandaviya echoed the President's view that nurturing tribal talent is a critical step toward India achieving international sports dominance. Taking to X, he sh...

March 20, 2026 10:14 AM

President Murmu meets Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday met revered saint Premanand Maharaj at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, engaging in spiritual discourse and seeking his blessings. The meeting marked a key highlight of the President’s ongoing three‑day visit to Uttar Pradesh, where she is participating in religious ceremonies and public engagements. Arriving at the ashram early in the morning under tight security arrangements, President Murmu was welcomed by disciples and ...

March 19, 2026 2:53 PM

President Murmu installs ‘Ram Yantra’ at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday installed the ‘Shri Ram Yantra’ at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers amid Vedic chants, marking a significant milestone in the temple’s construction. The ‘Shri Ram Yantra’ has been placed on the second floor of the temple, which is also its final level, symbolising completeness. With this installation, the construction of the temple is considered complete. The religious ceremonies were performed by Vedic scholars from...

March 3, 2026 9:07 PM

President Droupadi Murmu greets people on Holi eve

President Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday, greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Holi, saying that the festival is a symbol of unity in diversity. In a message, the President said, "On the joyous occasion of Holi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad." Holi is a festival of joy and celebration that conveys the message of social harmony. The festival spreads love and hope in the society and strengthens the spirit of social cohesion, President Mur...

March 3, 2026 6:04 PM

Finland President Alexander Stubb to visit India from March 4

Finland President Alexander Stubb will undertake a State Visit to India from March 4 to 7 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Stubb will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising Ministers, senior officials and business leaders. He will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 11th Raisina Dialogue, 2026 in New Delhi. This will be his first visit to India in his present capacity. The MEA said that PM Modi and S...

February 27, 2026 7:58 PM

President Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witness IAF’s Exercise Vayu Shakti in Pokhran

President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Indian Air Force's (IAF) large-scale Exercise Vayu Shakti at Pokhran, Jaisalmer, on Friday. The exercise showcased the operational preparedness, tactical capabilities, and combat efficiency of the IAF. As the first, fastest, and fiercest responder, the IAF highlighted its capability to rapidly punish the enemy, dominate the operational environment from the outset, and decisively influence the course of operations by transf...