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September 5, 2024 8:37 AM

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 3, 2024 10:11 AM

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...

June 5, 2024 7:14 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...