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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...

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 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 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...

December 10, 2025 11:34 AM

President Murmu to attend NHRC’s Human Rights Day event today

President Droupadi Murmu will be the Chief Guest at the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) Human Rights Day function today. The event will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together government officials, diplomats, civil society members, human rights defenders and experts. The NHRC will also be organising a National Conference on the theme “Ensuring Everyday Essentials: Public Services and Dignity for All,” aligned with this year’s UN Human Rights Day theme, “Ev...

December 5, 2025 2:31 PM

President Murmu to confer Handicrafts Awards on December 9

The Textiles Ministry will present the Handicrafts Awards for the years 2023 and 2024 on December 9, during the National Handicrafts Week observed annually from December 8 to 14, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards, which honour outstanding master craftspersons from across the country, are being held as part of National Handicrafts Week. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the awards as the Chief Guest. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh will preside over the event, while Minister ...

December 4, 2025 5:17 PM

President Murmu pays floral tributes to R. Venkataraman on his birth anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday paid floral tributes to former President R. Venkataraman on his birth anniversary at Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. Ramasamy Venkataraman, widely known as R. Venkataraman, served as the eighth President of India from July 25, 1987, to July 25, 1992. Born on December 4, 1910, in Rajamadam, Tamil Nadu, he made significant contributions to Indian politics, governance, and constitutional law during a long and distinguished public life. Venkataraman completed...

December 4, 2025 10:04 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi greet Indian Navy personnel on Navy Day

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers on Thursday extended greetings to Indian Navy personnel on the occasion of Navy Day. Navy Day is observed every year on December 4 to mark the Indian Navy’s role in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, especially the success of Operation Trident, during which Indian forces destroyed four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar. President Droupadi Murmu saluted the Navy personnel, veterans and their families. In her mess...