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December 24, 2025 3:36 PM

IDAS probationers call on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Probationers of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) of the 2024 batch called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Addressing the young officers, the President highlighted the critical role played by the Indian Defence Accounts Service in managing the financial resources of the Armed Forces and allied organisations. She said IDAS officers are central to budgeting, accounting, audit, payments and financial advisory functions, and their work has a direct bearing on ...

December 20, 2025 8:07 PM

Modernity–spirituality confluence key to India’s civilisational strength: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said the blending of modernity with spirituality was the greatest strength of India’s civilisation, as she underlined the need for value-based development to address contemporary global challenges. Addressing a conference titled “Timeless Wisdom of Bharat: Pathways of Peace and Progress”, organised by the Brahma Kumaris Shanti Sarovar to mark its 21st anniversary, the President said the world was witnessing rapid transformations accompanied by serious ...

December 17, 2025 9:47 AM

President Murmu inaugurates 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli in Karnataka’s Mandya district, highlighting the continuing relevance of spiritual guidance in contemporary society. Addressing the gathering, the President said that saints across the ages have guided humanity through wisdom and compassion, reminding people that true greatness lies in sacrifice, service and spiritual strength. She describ...

December 16, 2025 3:10 PM

Vijay Diwas: President Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, marking a significant step in honouring India’s highest military heroes. The newly inaugurated gallery features portraits of all 21 recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military decoration awarded for exceptional valour, courage and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy during war. The Param Vir Dirgha has been created to educate visitors about the brav...

December 16, 2025 2:40 PM

Vijay Diwas: Indian Army recalls courage of Armed Forces in 1971 war

Vijay Diwas is being observed across India on Monday to mark the country's definitive victory in the 1971 war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh and reshaped South Asia’s geopolitical landscape. The Indian Army and national leadership paid tribute to the courage, discipline and sacrifice of the Armed Forces, whose operations culminated in Pakistan’s ignominious defeat in the war that saw one of the largest military surrenders in the world history. Recalling the events of 1971, the Ind...

December 16, 2025 11:55 AM

President Murmu, V-P Radhakrishnan, PM Modi and other leaders pay tribute to brave soldiers on Vijay Diwas

President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes to the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice secured India’s historic victory in the 1971 war, as the nation marked Vijay Diwas on Monday. In a post on X, the President said, "On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, I pay my humble respects to the brave sons of Mother India. Their courage, valor, and unparalleled devotion to the motherland have always filled the nation with pride. Their heroism and patriotism will continue to inspire the people of the count...

December 15, 2025 1:42 PM

President Murmu administers oath to Raj Kumar Goyal as Chief Information Commissioner

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the Oath of Office to Raj Kumar Goyal as the Chief Information Commissioner at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The event was attended by Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh, among other dignitaries. A 1990-batch retired Indian Administrative Service officer of the Arunachal Pradesh–Goa–Mizoram–Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, Goyal superannuated on August 31 as Secretary in the De...

December 14, 2025 4:15 PM

President Murmu presents National Energy Conservation Awards, calls for behavioural change to boost energy efficiency

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 and prizes of the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation in New Delhi on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day. Addressing the gathering, the President said that energy conservation is the most environmentally friendly and reliable source of energy, stressing that it is no longer an option but a critical necessity of the present time. She underlined that conserving energy does not ...

December 12, 2025 4:27 PM

Dignity, security and growth opportunities for Manipur’s tribal communities a national priority: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that ensuring dignity, security and better growth opportunities for the tribal communities of Manipur, along with their increased participation in national progress, remains a national priority. Addressing a public function in Senapati district, the President also laid foundation stones and inaugurated several development projects in the district. She is on a two-day (December 11-12) visit to Manipur. President Murmu said the central government is workin...

December 10, 2025 3:08 PM

President Murmu addresses Human Rights Day event, calls protection of rights a shared responsibility

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed the Human Rights Day celebration organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in New Delhi, stressing that universal human rights are inalienable and fundamental to building a just and equitable society. President Murmu said that Human Rights Day serves as a reminder that every individual is born free and equal in dignity and rights. She highlighted India’s contribution to shaping the global human rights framework, noting the role of...