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April 9, 2025 7:45 PM

President Murmu, Slovak President Pellegrini discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

President Droupadi Murmu met Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini in Bratislava on Wednesday, with both leaders agreeing to strengthen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors. The meeting marked the first visit by an Indian President to Slovakia in 29 years. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two Presidents held productive discussions, reviewing various aspects of the India–Slovakia relationship and expressing a shared commitment to expand the bilateral partnersh...

April 8, 2025 7:04 PM

President Murmu visits Portuguese Parliament, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

President Droupadi Murmu, during her ongoing State Visit to Portugal, met with the President of the Portuguese Parliament, Assembleia da República, Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco, on Tuesday. The two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral and global issues, with both agreeing that regular exchanges between the Parliaments of India and Portugal would help deepen people-to-people connections. President Murmu was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour upon her arrival at the Assembleia da Repú...

April 1, 2025 3:32 PM

RBI pivotal in India’s rise as global digital payments leader: President Murmu

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been instrumental in positioning India as a global leader in digital payments, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday. Speaking at the closing ceremony of RBI’s 90th Anniversary commemoration in Mumbai, President Murmu credited the central bank for continuously modernizing India’s payment infrastructure, ensuring secure and seamless transactions. She highlighted the transformative impact of Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which has revolutionized...

March 20, 2025 9:02 AM

Empathy can help journalists beat AI: President Murmu at Ramnath Goenka Awards

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasized that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting various sectors by presenting both opportunities and challenges, it can never replace journalism rooted in human values. "Machines have already begun compiling and editing reports. The day might not be far when they could handle most tasks traditionally done by journalists. However, what they lack is empathy — and that will be the key ingredient that helps journalists stay ahead of AI. Journ...

March 14, 2025 9:36 AM

Holi, a symbol of India’s precious cultural heritage, says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Holi, describing the festival as a symbol of India's rich cultural heritage. In a post on X, she highlighted Holi as a celebration of unity, love, and harmony, urging the country to come together to spread the colours of progress and prosperity. "Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Holi, the festival of colours. This festival of joy conveys the message of unity,...

February 27, 2025 9:00 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Gujarat on final leg of three-state tour

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Gujarat on Wednesday on the final leg of her three-state tour. The President landed at Vadodara from Madhya Pradesh where she attended a mass wedding ceremony which was organised by Shri Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti, at Gadha, Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh. She left for Ektanagar to pay her tributes at the Statue of Unity and to witness the Narmada Aarti at Kevadia in Gujarat. The Statue of Unity has been built as a tribute to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallab...

January 31, 2025 4:03 PM

PM Modi lauds President Murmu’s vision for a developed India and inclusive growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the joint Parliament address delivered by President Droupadi Murmu, applauding her vision for a prosperous India where the youth have the best opportunities to thrive. In his remarks, PM Modi highlighted that President Murmu's speech presented an inspiring roadmap for achieving the nation's goals with unity and determination, while outlining the path toward building a developed India (Viksit Bharat). In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Her address enca...

January 30, 2025 12:46 PM

Prez Murmu, V-P Dhankhar, PM Modi pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Tributes were paid to Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Smriti Memorial at Rajghat on his death anniversary, honouring his immense contributions to the nation and his unwavering commitment to truth and non-violence. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the solemn ceremony, joined by other senior leaders in remembering the Father of the Nation. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948. Since then, the day has been observed as Mart...

January 28, 2025 3:54 PM

President Murmu to address joint session of Parliament ahead of Budget Session

President Droupadi Murmu is set to address a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on January 31 at 11 a.m. in the Lok Sabha Chamber, marking the beginning of the Budget Session. The Budget Session will be held in two phases, as per the Parliamentary Bulletin. The first phase will commence on January 31 and run until February 13, with the Union Budget presentation scheduled for February 1. The second phase will start on March 10 and conclude on April 4. "Discussions are scheduled for Febr...

January 26, 2025 10:56 AM

PM Modi pays tribute at National War Memorial, proceeds for R-Day celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to the bravehearts who laid down their lives for the country, at the National War Memorial, marking the commencement of the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. The prime minister was accompanied by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. After laying the wreath, Commander Amit Rathi, leading the Inter-Services Guard, comprising 21 inner guards and 6 buglers, issued the command for Salami Shastra, followed by the command for Shok Shastra. The haunt...