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January 25, 2026 10:01 AM

Wish for golden future of Himachal Pradesh: Prez Murmu, PM Modi on Statehood Day

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their heartfelt wishes to the people of Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of Statehood Day on Sunday, lauding the state’s rich traditions, vibrant culture and the valour of its residents. Himachal Pradesh celebrates its Statehood Day every year on January 25. The date marks the historic moment in 1971 when the hill state became the 18th state of the Indian Union. After initially being formed as a Union Territory in 1956 an...

January 23, 2026 9:13 PM

President Murmu inaugurates ‘Granth Kutir’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan to celebrate India’s classical language heritage

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan, a dedicated space showcasing India’s vast literary and intellectual heritage preserved in its classical languages. The newly inaugurated Kutir houses a curated collection of around 2,300 books and manuscripts in 11 classical languages of India. The collection spans Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali. Five of these - Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese an...

January 23, 2026 9:01 PM

President Murmu pays floral tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Parakram Diwas

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid floral tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, observed as Parakram Diwas, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Marking the 129th birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter, the President honoured Netaji’s contribution to India’s independence movement and his enduring legacy of courage and nationalism. President Murmu also paid homage to Netaji through a post on X, highlighting his transformative role in inspiring the Indian freedo...

January 21, 2026 5:30 PM

Spanish Foreign Minister calls on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, reaffirming the deepening ties between India and Spain. Welcoming the Spanish Foreign Minister, President Murmu noted that India-Spain relations date back several centuries, shaped by trade, cultural exchanges and shared democratic and pluralistic values. She highlighted that 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations bet...

January 15, 2026 3:32 PM

President Murmu addresses convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University, urges youth to serve society and nation

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday addressed the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, calling upon students to view education not merely as a means of livelihood, but as a powerful instrument for serving society and the nation. Addressing graduating students, the President said that as they move into diverse paths - whether in government or private service, higher education and research, entrepreneurship, or teaching - certain values remain essential across all profe...

January 1, 2026 3:13 PM

President Murmu launches #SkilltheNation AI challenge, inaugurates IGNOU centres in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the #SkilltheNation AI Challenge and virtually inaugurated IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre in Odisha's Rairangpur, underscoring the government’s focus on preparing India’s workforce for an artificial intelligence-driven future. The initiatives were unveiled at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Addressing the gathering, the President said artific...

December 30, 2025 5:01 PM

President Murmu to attend SOAR programme, confer AI certificates on January 1

President Droupadi Murmu will grace a special programme under SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness, an initiative of the Skill India Mission, on January 1, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The programme is being organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and aims to strengthen India’s workforce preparedness for an artificial intelligence-driven future. Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State (Independent Charg...

December 30, 2025 3:54 PM

President Murmu addresses Antarrajyiy Jansanskritik Samagam-Kartik Jatra in Jharkhand’s Gumla

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Antarrajyiy Jansanskritik Samagam Samaroh - Kartik Jatra in Gumla, Jharkhand, highlighting the rich legacy of tribal leaders and the need to preserve indigenous heritage while embracing modern development. Speaking at the event, the President said that visiting Jharkhand, the birthplace and workplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, felt like a pilgrimage to her. She described Birsa Munda as a powerful symbol of social justice and tribal pride, revered across the c...

December 30, 2025 9:54 AM

President Murmu graces NIT Jamshedpur convocation, urges focus on research and nation-building

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday graced the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, calling upon educational institutions to serve not only as centres of learning but also as hubs of research and innovation that shape the nation’s future. Addressing students and faculty, the President said educational institutions are not merely places for awarding degrees, but also act as “intellectual laboratories” of the country, where ideas for national progre...

December 29, 2025 4:58 PM

President Murmu attends 22nd Parsi Maha, Ol Chiki centenary celebrations in Jamshedpur

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday addressed the closing ceremony of 22nd Parsi Maha and centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, highlighting the importance of language, culture and indigenous knowledge in nation-building. Speaking at the event, the President said the Santhal community has a rich tradition of language, literature and culture. However, before the creation of a dedicated script, the Santhali language was written in multiple scripts such as Roman, D...