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October 14, 2024 9:06 AM

Indian govt has always valued contribution of Indian community abroad: President Murmu in Algeria

President Droupadi Murmu, while addressing the Indian community in Algiers, Algeria on Sunday, highlighted their contributions to enhancing the country's "position, prestige, and standing abroad." She said that the Indian government has always valued the contribution of the Indian community abroad. "The Government of India and Indian society have always valued and appreciated the contributions of the Indian community in enhancing India's position, prestige, and standing abroad," the President s...

October 12, 2024 10:47 AM

PM Modi, President Murmu extend greetings on Vijayadasami

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their greetings to people on the occasion of Vijayadashami on Saturday. "On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the countrymen. This is the festival of victory of justice over injustice. This festival is a symbol of our belief in the values of truth and morality," Murmu said in a post on X. "On this auspicious occasion, we should take a pledge that we will take t...

October 9, 2024 9:05 PM

President Murmu to become first Indian head of state to visit Algeria, Mauritania, Malawi

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a visit to three African nations; Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi from October 13-19, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. Notably, this will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to these three African nations. "It is coming at a time when the African Union has been made a permanent member of the G20 during India's presidency last year. Africa is the core of the global south, as the PM had been driving the agenda. ...

October 8, 2024 7:34 PM

President Murmu confers 70th National Film Awards; Mithun Chakraborty receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award

President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 70th National Film Awards ceremony today ( October 8), honoring outstanding achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2022. A highlight of the event was the conferral of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award to legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty. The ceremony was attended by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan. In her address, President Murmu commended Chakraborty's significant contributions to ...

September 16, 2024 3:30 PM

Paris Paralympics: President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Harvinder Singh following his historic gold in archery

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to para-athlete Harvinder Singh, who claimed a historic gold medal in the men's individual recurve open final at the Paris Paralympics. Harvinder got his hands on India's first-ever gold medal in para archery at the Paralympics. In a one-sided final, Harvinder ousted Poland's Lukasz Ciszek with a straight-set win, 6-0. President Murmu took to X and congratulated the 33-year-old for his splendid performance in the final un...

September 3, 2024 10:39 AM

President Murmu approves constitution of 23rd Law Commission for three-year term

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission of India, with its term set from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027. According to a notification issued on Monday, the commission will include a full-time chairperson, four members, and additional ex-officio and part-time members. The commission's mandate is to review and recommend legal reforms to enhance the Indian legal system. The 22nd Law Commission's term ends on Saturday. The commission has been functio...

September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate javelin thrower Sumit Antil for his gold medal at Paralympics

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to one of India's prime javelin throwers Sumit Antil following his gold medal triumph in the men's javelin throw F64 event at the Paris Paralympics. The Tokyo Paralympics gold medal defender reigned supreme in the final and broke the Paralympic record throw twice to claim his stake at the top of the podium on Monday. He kicked off the proceedings with a throw of 69.11m and broke his own Paralympic Record of 68.55m that he...

August 21, 2024 5:59 PM

President Murmu attends 5th convocation of JC Bose University of Science & Technology

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 5th convocation of the JC Bose University of Science and Technology in Faridabad on Wednesday. President Murmu highlighted the university's active collaborations with various industrial and academic institutions in recent years. She noted the establishment of Centres of Excellence by several multinational companies on the university's campus, aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for the evolving job market. She expressed optimism that these...

September 16, 2024 6:41 PM

President Murmu dissolves 17th Lok Sabha

President Droupadi Murmu dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha on Wednesday after the recommendation of the Union Cabinet. "The President accepted the advice of the Cabinet on June 5, 2024, and signed the Order dissolving the 17th Lok Sabha in the exercise of the powers conferred upon her by Sub-Clause (2) of Article 85 of the Constitution," a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recommended th...