President Droupadi Murmu

June 19, 2026 11:05 AM

MP: President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Omkareshwar, Mamleshwar temples

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday offered prayers and performed rituals at the Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar temples in Madhya Pradesh, praying to Lord Shiva for the welfare, prosperity and well-being of the people of the country. The visit was part of the President's engagements in the state, during which she performed darshan and participated in religious ceremonies at the two revered Shiva temples. Later, President Murmu attended the programme titled 'Empowerment of Tribal Society by Spirit...

June 18, 2026 10:27 AM

Prez Murmu begins 5-day MP visit, receives warm welcome in Indore

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Indore on Thursday morning on a five-day visit to Madhya Pradesh and was accorded a warm welcome at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Governor Mangubhai Patel and other senior leaders and officials. “On behalf of all the people of the state, I extend a warm welcome to the Honourable President Droupadi Murmu to Madhya Pradesh - a sacred land of culture, values, and art,” Chief Minister Mohan Yadav wrote on X. The President's vis...

June 14, 2026 12:45 PM

Raja festival inspires living in harmony with nature, says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings to citizens across the country, particularly the people of Odisha, on the occasion of the harvest festival Raja, describing it as a celebration that reflects harmony with nature and India's rich cultural traditions. In a message posted on X, the President conveyed her heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the festival, which marks the onset of the monsoon season and is celebrated with special enthusiasm in Odisha. “On the occasion of the ha...

June 8, 2026 10:32 PM

Extraordinary valour recognised at Gallantry Awards Ceremony 2026

President Droupadi Murmu conferred India's prestigious gallantry awards at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The awards were given away in recognition of exceptional acts of bravery by personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and other security agencies. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were present on the occasion. The awards reflected India's continuing battle a...

June 2, 2026 9:56 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi, Amit Shah extend greetings on Telangana Statehood Day

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended their greetings to the people of Telangana on the occasion of Telangana Statehood Day, lauding the state's rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and contributions to the nation's development. In a post on X, President Murmu said, "Warm greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day! Telangana is blessed with a rich cultural heritage and hardworking people. The State has ...

June 1, 2026 8:48 PM

President Murmu meets Myanmar counterpart, highlights shared Buddhist heritage and centuries-old people-to-people bond

President Droupadi Murmu held a meeting with her counterpart from Myanmar, U Min Aung Hlaing, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, expressing India's steadfast support for Myanmar's pursuit of peace and reconciliation. Highlighting the shared Buddhist heritage and the centuries-old people-to-people bonds during the meeting, President Murmu stated that Myanmar is India's gateway to Southeast Asia. "President Droupadi Murmu received President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar at Rashtrap...

May 25, 2026 8:42 PM

President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhawan

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma awards to several distinguished and esteemed personalities on Monday, honouring their countless contributions to the nation, across diverse sectors including arts, cinema, public service, music, and more. Among the most notable ones, Bollywood actor Dharmendra was conferred the Padma Vibhushan for his exceptional and distinguished service in the field of arts, and the honour was received by his wife and MP, Hema Malini. Noted violinist N Rajam was a...

May 7, 2026 12:25 PM

“Brutal attack at Pahalgam met with befitting and exemplary precision”: President Murmu on Op Sindoor anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, praising the armed forces for their strong action against terrorism and their role in safeguarding national security. She said Operation Sindoor stands as a strong example of India's resolve against terrorism and those threatening the country's sovereignty and citizens. In a post on X, the official account of President Murmu shared, "Operation Sindoor stands as a defining testament to India's unwavering res...

May 5, 2026 2:48 PM

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary welcomes Vietnam Prez To Lam in Gayaji

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to Vietnam President To Lam upon his arrival in Gayaji for a three-day visit to India. The Bihar CM expressed confidence that the Vietnamese President's visit would strengthen the bilateral relations between the two nations. Samrat Choudhary took to social media 'X' and said, "We extended a warm welcome and hearty greetings to the President of Vietnam, To Lam, upon his arrival in Gayaji -- a city steeped in spirituality, ...

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...