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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...

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...

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 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...

August 31, 2026 4:37 PM

President Murmu urges NIFT graduates to blend global outlook with India’s cultural roots

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday urged graduating students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to maintain a global outlook while staying firmly connected to India's cultural roots and core values, saying the fashion and textile sector has significant potential to expand the country's global footprint. President Murmu made the remarks while addressing the combined convocation ceremony of 18 NIFT campuses in New Delhi. Highlighting the importance of India's textile and appa...

August 28, 2026 10:42 AM

President Murmu extends Raksha Bandhan greetings, calls for strengthening bonds of trust

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to Indians in the country and abroad on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, saying the festival strengthens the bonds of affection, respect, trust and mutual responsibility among people. In a post on X, the President said, “I extend my heartfelt wishes for the festival of Raksha Bandhan to all Indians residing in the country and abroad.” In another post, President Murmu highlighted the ancient cultural and spiritual significance o...