Inside Lula’s ‘miracle’ political comeback in Brazil

November 1, 2026 9:21 AM

Inside Lula’s ‘miracle’ political comeback in Brazil

A political earthquake in South America has defied the polls, shattered precedents and rewritten the rules of modern democracy.    In a historic turn of events, 81-year-old Leftist politician Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made a stunning political comeback, securing a record-shattering fourth term as President of Brazil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TCf0iV9mAQ&feature=youtu.be   However, the headline extends far beyond the ballot box. The aftermath has thrown the nation int...

President Murmu urges learning from tribal communities’ respect for nature at Bastar Dussehra

October 23, 2026 4:48 PM

President Murmu urges learning from tribal communities’ respect for nature at Bastar Dussehra

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged people to draw lessons from the nature-nurturing lifestyle of tribal communities, stressing the importance of protecting the environment while pursuing development. Addressing a public programme in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on the occasion of Bastar Dussehra, President Murmu described the festival as a vibrant symbol of the state’s cultural pride and collective faith. She said the participation of the entire community made the festival extraordinary, w...

Chhattisgarh CM Sai welcomes President Murmu to Bastar, says Congress used tribals as ‘vote bank’

October 23, 2026 12:24 PM

Chhattisgarh CM Sai welcomes President Murmu to Bastar, says Congress used tribals as ‘vote bank’

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday welcomed President Droupadi Murmu's participation in the Muria Darbar during Bastar Dussehra, describing it as a historic occasion, while accusing the Congress of using the tribal community as a "vote bank" and asserting that Naxalism had been eradicated from the Bastar region. Sai said the President's participation in the traditional gathering was a significant moment for the state, as Bastar celebrates the world's longest Dussehra festival,...

President Murmu, PM Modi attend Dussehra celebrations at different venues in Delhi

October 20, 2026 9:35 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi attend Dussehra celebrations at different venues in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Dussehra celebrations at different venues across the national capital on Tuesday, as Ravan effigies were set ablaze to mark the festival. President Murmu, accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma, attended the Dussehra celebrations at the Dwarka Shri Ram Leela in Sector 10, where she performed the traditional aarti of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita before ...

President Murmu, Vice President, PM Modi extend Vijayadashami greetings

October 20, 2026 10:19 AM

President Murmu, Vice President, PM Modi extend Vijayadashami greetings

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Vijayadashami, highlighting the festival’s message of righteousness, truth and the victory of good over evil. In her message on the eve of Vijayadashami, President Murmu greeted Indians living in the country and abroad and urged citizens to uphold morality and duty. “The festival of Vijayadashami has a special significance. It symbolises the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana. L...

PM Modi thanks President Murmu, Vice President Radhakrishnan for wishes on completing 25 years in public office

October 8, 2026 2:00 AM

PM Modi thanks President Murmu, Vice President Radhakrishnan for wishes on completing 25 years in public office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan for their wishes and kind words as he completed 25 continuous years as Head of Government. Thanking President Droupadi Murmu, the Prime Minister said his 25-year journey of service has been deeply fulfilling and shaped at every stage by the affection, faith and blessings of the people. PM Modi said the progress witnessed by the country has been possible because crores of Indians cho...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...