President Murmu congratulates Indian athletes after 39-medal haul at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

August 3, 2026 12:53 PM

President Murmu congratulates Indian athletes after 39-medal haul at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated Indian athletes for their impressive performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, highlighting the contribution of women athletes in the country’s medal tally. “I am delighted that India’s sportspersons have put up excellent performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. I am especially happy to note that women have brought us 8 out of the 13 gold medals won by India. My hearty congratulations to all the 39 medal winners and every member ...

President Murmu congratulates para-athletes, Sreeshankar on CWG 2026 medal-winning performances

July 30, 2026 9:50 AM

President Murmu congratulates para-athletes, Sreeshankar on CWG 2026 medal-winning performances

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday congratulated Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi for their historic gold-silver finish in the men's T47 100m event and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar for winning the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal in the men's T47 100m with a Games record time of 10.71 seconds, while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured the silver medal with a season-best 10.83 sec...

President, Vice-President and Rajnath Singh congratulate Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur on Commonwealth Games silver medals

July 29, 2026 10:41 AM

President, Vice-President and Rajnath Singh congratulate Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur on Commonwealth Games silver medals

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated athletes Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur on winning silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, praising their performances and saying they had brought pride to the nation. In a post on X, President Murmu hailed Gulveer Singh for scripting history by becoming the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m event. "Hearty congratulations to Gulveer S...

President Murmu hails India’s Commonwealth Games medallists, lauds Sharmila’s historic gold

July 28, 2026 2:11 PM

President Murmu hails India’s Commonwealth Games medallists, lauds Sharmila’s historic gold

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday congratulated Indian athletes Sharmila Dhankar, Shilpa K. Shyla, Valluri Ajaya Babu and Sarvesh Anil Kushare for their medal-winning performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. In separate messages shared by Rashtrapati Bhavan on X, the President hailed Sharmila Dhankar for winning gold in the women's shot put F57 event, making history as India's first Commonwealth Games gold medallist in para athletics. "By becoming India's first-ever Commonweal...

President Murmu holds talks with Romanian counterpart, pitches India-EU FTA to boost trade and jobs

July 24, 2026 8:18 AM

President Murmu holds talks with Romanian counterpart, pitches India-EU FTA to boost trade and jobs

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday held bilateral talks with Romanian President Nicusor Dan during her State Visit to Romania, with the two leaders agreeing to deepen cooperation across key sectors and work towards doubling bilateral trade over the next three years. Calling Romania an important partner for India within the European Union, President Murmu said the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would create unprecedented opportunities for industries and skilled professionals in both count...

President Murmu inaugurates ‘Saushrutam 2026’, calls for evidence-based Ayurveda and ethical medical practice

July 15, 2026 2:54 PM

President Murmu inaugurates ‘Saushrutam 2026’, calls for evidence-based Ayurveda and ethical medical practice

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday inaugurated 'Saushrutam 2026', a three-day international seminar on Ayurvedic surgery, at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi. She also inaugurated the institute's MRI section on the occasion of Sushruta Jayanti. Addressing the gathering, the President paid tribute to Acharya Sushruta, widely regarded as the father of surgery, and said his pioneering work centuries ago marked a revolutionary milestone in medical science. Highlighting hi...

President Murmu urges tribal students to blend modern education with cultural roots at CTU Andhra Pradesh convocation

June 30, 2026 9:21 PM

President Murmu urges tribal students to blend modern education with cultural roots at CTU Andhra Pradesh convocation

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh has a special responsibility to emerge as a hub for fostering self-confidence, leadership and policy-making capabilities within tribal society, while calling on students to combine modern education with their cultural roots to contribute to the nation's development. Addressing the first convocation ceremony of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh at Vizianagaram, the President said institutions e...

Padma Awards 2026: Rohit Sharma, Alka Yagnik, Vijay Amritraj among 65 honoured by President Murmu

June 24, 2026 2:01 AM

Padma Awards 2026: Rohit Sharma, Alka Yagnik, Vijay Amritraj among 65 honoured by President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred 65 Padma Awards at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with cricketer Rohit Sharma, singer Alka Yagnik, veteran women's hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia, tennis legend Vijay Amritraj and actor Mammootty among the prominent recipients. The ceremony was attended by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other dignitaries. The awards presented included two Padma Vi...

President Murmu urges students to use education for nation-building at Rani Durgavati University convocation

June 21, 2026 7:50 PM

President Murmu urges students to use education for nation-building at Rani Durgavati University convocation

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday attended the 36th convocation ceremony of Rani Durgavati University in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, where she urged students to use their education and talent not only for personal success but also for the greater good of society. Addressing the gathering, the President described education as the most effective means for the development of individuals and communities, stressing the importance of advancing educational opportunities for tribal youth while preservin...

President Murmu, PM Modi to visit Odisha today; development projects worth ₹47,600 crore to be unveiled

June 20, 2026 9:53 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi to visit Odisha today; development projects worth ₹47,600 crore to be unveiled

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are scheduled to jointly visit Odisha on Saturday, where they will take part in a series of programmes in Mayurbhanj district and unveil development projects worth more than ₹47,600 crore. President Murmu and PM Modi will begin their engagements in Odisha with a visit to Pahadpur village in Mayurbhanj district at around 11:15 am. They will offer prayers at the sacred Santhali Jahera and Ho Jahera groves and visit the Skill Centre and P...