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January 17, 2025 3:40 PM

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet, Praveen receive Khel Ratna as President Murmu honours sports icons at Rashtrapati Bhavan

World Chess champion Gukesh D and Paris Olympics and Paralympics medallists - Manu Bhaker (shooting), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Praveen Kumar (para-athlete) received the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Droupadi Murmu in a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognise and reward excellence in sports. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding p...

January 17, 2025 1:21 PM

President Murmu, Singapore President Shanmugaratnam unveil commemorative logo as India and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

In a momentous event marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, President Droupadi Murmu and the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, unveiled a special joint logo on January 16 in New Delhi. The logo celebrates six decades of strong ties between the two nations. The design features elements symbolizing both countries: colours from the Indian and Singaporean national flags, the lotus (India’s national flower), the orchid (Singapore’s national flower), and the number 60, highlighti...

January 15, 2025 9:20 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extend wishes on 77th Army day

President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, commended the Indian Army for its unparalleled contributions to national security, its commitment to combating terrorism, and its dedication to encouraging peace and prosperity in the country on the occasion of the 77th Army Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian army on the occasion of 77th Army Day on January 15. "The Indian Army plays a pivotal role in ensuring national security. Our soldie...

December 26, 2024 3:11 PM

President Murmu confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children in recognition of their exceptional achievements across seven categories. The awards ceremony was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The prestigious awards celebrate extraordinary accomplishments in art and culture, bravery, innovation, science and technology, social service, and environmental conservation. During her address, President Murmu congratulated the awardees and expre...

December 24, 2024 9:01 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi, VP Dhankhar and LS Speaker Birla condole Shyam Benegal’s demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal and praised Benegal's storytelling, saying that it had a profound impact on Indian cinema. Benegal, a pivotal figure in Indian cinema, passed away on Monday at the age of 90. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Shyam Benegal Ji, whose storytelling had a profound impact on Indian cinema. His works will continue to be admired by people from different walks of ...

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...