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July 13, 2025 1:38 PM

President Murmu nominates four members to Rajya Sabha; PM Modi extends best wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated four distinguished individuals nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, lauding their contributions across diverse fields. President Murmu nominated them to Rajya Sabha on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. The nominated members are Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Dr. Meenakshi Jain. The notification, dated July 12, 2025, was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. In a ...

July 8, 2025 8:33 PM

NCSC submits 2023-24 report to President Murmu, recommends steps for SC welfare

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Tuesday submitted its Annual Report for 2023–24 to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. The delegation was led by NCSC Chairman Kishor Makwana, along with Members Love Kush Kumar and Vaddepalli Ramchander, and Secretary Gudey Srinivas, IAS. As mandated under Article 338 of the Constitution, the Commission presents an annual report to the President on the status of Constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Castes. Th...

June 30, 2025 9:04 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to visit UP today for AIIMS Gorakhpur convocation

President Droupadi Murmu is set to begin her two-day visit to Gorakhpur on Monday and will attend the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur. According to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), on July 1, she is scheduled to inaugurate Uttar Pradesh’s first AYUSH University in Pipri, Bhathat, a key initiative aimed at strengthening traditional medicine and holistic healthcare education in the state. This will be President Mu...

June 27, 2025 3:39 PM

President Murmu highlights MSMEs as backbone of inclusive economic growth

President of India Droupadi Murmu on Friday graced and addressed the MSME Day celebration held in New Delhi, underscoring the critical role played by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in shaping the nation’s economic future. Addressing the gathering, the President described the MSME sector as a vital pillar of the Indian economy. She said that MSMEs significantly contribute to the GDP and are instrumental in promoting innovation at the grassroots level. Highlighting the sector’s r...

June 20, 2025 12:01 PM

PM Modi, national leaders extend birthday wishes to President Murmu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in extending birthday greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, lauding her life and leadership as a source of inspiration for millions across the country. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Warmest birthday wishes to Rashtrapati Ji. Her life and leadership continue to inspire crores of people across the country. Her unwavering commitment to public service, social justice and inclusive development are a beacon of hope and strength ...

June 3, 2025 10:21 AM

President Murmu hosts Paraguayan President Peña at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios, who is on a three-day visit to India, met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The ceremonial welcome was followed by bilateral talks and a formal banquet hosted in honour of the visiting leader. During the meeting, President Murmu reaffirmed the cordial and friendly relations between India and Paraguay, underlining the shared values of democracy, human rights, rule of law, freedom of expression, peace, and res...

May 30, 2025 3:51 PM

President Murmu honours 15 nurses with National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 on 15 outstanding nursing professionals in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The annual awards recognise the exceptional service and unwavering commitment of nurses from across India, who have played a pivotal role in strengthening the nation’s healthcare delivery system. The awardees, drawn from diverse states and healthcare settings, were honoured for their dedication, compassion, and resilience ...

May 18, 2025 10:31 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi extend birthday greetings to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm birthday wishes to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on the occasion of his 74th birthday. In a post on X President Murmu said, “Hearty greetings and best wishes to @VPIndia Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji on his birthday! I wish him good health and many more years in the service of the nation.” Prime Minister Modi, in his message, praised the Vice President’s deep understanding of the Constitution and ackno...

April 25, 2025 9:21 AM

President Droupadi Murmu, Kiren Rijiju depart for Vatican City to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday departed for Vatican City to attend the funeral of Pope Francis later this week. She is accompanied by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian, and Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly Joshua De Souza. The President will be on a two-day visit to the Vatican. On April 25, President Murmu will pay homage to Pope Francis ...

April 24, 2025 6:43 PM

Pahalgam terror attack: Shah and Jaishankar update President Murmu, foreign envoys briefed at MEA headquarters

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday briefed President Droupadi Murmu on the incident and the government's immediate response. The high-level update coincided with a flurry of diplomatic activity at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headquarters in South Block, where top foreign envoys were given detailed briefings on the situation. The government has launched a coordinated diplomatic outreach to inform key international partners about the a...