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October 6, 2026 3:45 PM

President Murmu confers degrees at AIIMS Bilaspur’s first convocation, urges graduates to put compassion first

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred degrees on 92 students at the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur, urging the graduates to place people’s needs at the centre of their work and strengthen healthcare access in remote and inaccessible areas. Addressing the ceremony in the presence of Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, President Murmu said the institution’s first graduating batch had a special responsibility to shape its identity and leg...

October 6, 2026 12:49 PM

President Murmu hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin, highlights opportunities in trade and technology

President Droupadi Murmu received Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday and hosted a banquet in his honour, highlighting opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and emerging technologies. Welcoming Parmelin, President Murmu said India and Switzerland enjoyed warm and cordial relations rooted in the shared values of democracy and the rule of law. Cooperation spans trade and investment, science, technology and innovation, culture and people-to-peo...

October 3, 2026 8:25 AM

Asian Games: President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Indian women’s hockey team on historic gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Friday congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on its historic gold medal victory at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, which ended the country's 44-year wait for the continental title. India defeated hosts China 1-0 in the final to reclaim the women's hockey gold for the first time since 1982. The victory also secured the Indian team a direct berth at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. "A very special moment for Indian Hockey!" P...

September 21, 2026 12:21 PM

Asian Games 2026: President Murmu congratulates Rudrankksh, Parth, Himanshu on winning silver in men’s 10m air rifle team event

India clinched the silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games on Monday, with Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Rakesh Mane combining for a team total of 1890.1 points. President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the Indian trio for their achievement. In a post on X, President Murmu said, "Heartiest congratulations to Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Parth Rakesh Mane and Himanshu Dhillon on winning the Silver Medal in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team event ...

September 21, 2026 9:39 AM

President Murmu calls for people-centric, community-based approaches to strengthen climate resilience

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday called for strengthening climate resilience through people-centric and community-based adaptation approaches rooted in traditional knowledge, with greater participation of communities affected by climate change. The President made the remarks while addressing the valedictory session of the International Conference on ‘The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics’, organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi. Climate change linked to biod...

September 17, 2026 10:38 AM

President Murmu, V-P Radhakrishnan, Om Birla, Rajnath Singh greet PM Modi on his 76th birthday

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his public service and India's development journey under his leadership. PM Modi, who was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, turned 76 on Thursday. In a post on X, President Murmu said that during Narendra Modi's 25 years in public ...

September 13, 2026 6:41 PM

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Ganesh Chaturthi

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended her heartfelt greetings and best wishes to Indians in the country and abroad on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. In her message, the President said that Bhagwan Ganesha symbolises wisdom, prosperity and auspicious beginnings. She said the festival brings energy, knowledge and positivity into people's lives and inspires them to move forward on the path of progress with new resolutions. President Murmu prayed that Bhagwan Ganesha bless everyone with happi...

September 11, 2026 12:02 AM

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V meets President Murmu, Amit Shah

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V met President Droupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday during his first official visit to India since assuming the role of the Aga Khan. Welcoming Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu offered her condolences on the passing of his father, the late Aga Khan IV. She said that Aga Khan IV and the work undertaken by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) are regarded in India with great respect and affection. The President appre...

September 8, 2026 9:11 PM

President Murmu to present 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat on September 22

The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented by the President Droupadi Murmu at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) in Gujarat on September 22, marking a significant shift in the tradition of hosting the prestigious awards ceremony in the national capital. The ceremony will bring together filmmakers, actors, technicians and other artists from across the country to honour outstanding achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024. Instituted in 1954, the National Film Awards are among the country's most p...

September 3, 2026 7:24 PM

President Murmu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extend Janmashtami greetings

President Droupadi Murmu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday extended greetings to the people on the eve of Janmashtami, highlighting the timeless teachings of Lord Shri Krishna and calling for a commitment to truth, righteousness, harmony and service. In her message, President Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings and best wishes to Indians in the country and abroad on the auspicious occasion. The President said the life and teachings of Lord Shri Krishna have enriched India's cultura...