Rashtrapati Bhavan

July 4, 2025 1:27 PM

President Murmu unveils Durand Cup trophies

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday unveiled the trophies of Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The 2025 edition of the Durand Cup will be held from July 23 to August 23 across six venues in West Bengal, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Jharkhand. Organised by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army on behalf of the three Services, the tournament features matchups between Services teams and some of India’s top football clubs. In recent editio...

May 14, 2025 11:13 AM

Justice B.R. Gavai to take oath on Wednesday as 52nd Chief Justice of India

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on Tuesday after a six-month tenure. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Gavai. With his elevation, Justice Gavai has become only the second Chief Justice of India from the Dalit community, following Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, who served as CJI from 2007...

March 3, 2025 10:56 PM

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Visitor’s Conference in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Visitor’s Conference 2024-25 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, underscoring the transformative role of higher education in shaping India's future. Addressing heads of 184 Central Institutes of Higher Education, she emphasized that the true measure of a nation’s progress lies in the strength of its education system. Stressing the need to prioritize research alongside academics, Murmu highlighted the National Research Fund, established to support ground...

February 18, 2025 11:04 AM

Qatar’s Emir receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, who is in India for a two-day state visit, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. This marks his second visit to the country since March 2015, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the formal welcome, Sheikh Tamim and President Droupadi Murmu introduced their respective ministers and delegations at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Emir is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nare...

February 8, 2025 2:13 PM

President Droupadi Murmu pays floral tributes to Zakir Husain on his birth anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday paid floral tributes to Zakir Husain, the former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan. In a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan wrote, "President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Zakir Husain, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan." Dr Zakir Husain served as the third President of India, holding office from May 13, 1967, until his demise on May 3, 1969. He was born on February 8, 1897, ...

January 21, 2025 12:35 PM

Amrit Udyan to Open for Public from February 2

The iconic Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for public viewing from February 2 to March 30, according to a press release issued by the President's Secretariat on Tuesday. Visitors can enjoy the beautifully curated gardens six days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Mondays reserved for maintenance. Additionally, the garden will remain closed on February 5 for Delhi Legislative Assembly polling, February 20 and 21 for the Visitors' Conference, and on March 14 for Holi. Entry and...

December 18, 2024 10:23 AM

Vice President Dhankhar meets Armenian delegation, discusses boosting trade and ties

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with Armenian National Assembly President Alen Simonyan in New Delhi on Tuesday, holding discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, improving connectivity, and fostering deeper partnerships between India and Armenia. The talks highlighted the longstanding ties between the two democracies and emphasized the importance of parliamentary exchanges in enhancing relations. In a post on X, the Vice President said, “HE Alen Simonyan, President of the Nati...

December 16, 2024 12:53 PM

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, marking the second day of his state visit to India. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed President Dissanayake at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Sri Lankan leader inspected a Guard of Honour presented by the combined defence services during the reception. As part of the formalities, President Murmu and President Dissanayake ...

November 21, 2024 12:09 PM

K Sanjay Murthy sworn in as India’s new Comptroller and Auditor General

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday administered the oath of office to K Sanjay Murthy as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. During the oath-taking ceremony, Murthy pledged allegiance to the Constitution of India, vowing to uphold the country’s sovereignty and integrity. His oath reflected a deep sense of responsibility and dedication to the principles of fairness, transparency, and adherence to the rule of law. Murthy said, "I...

November 4, 2024 3:16 PM

President Murmu commends women achievers in aviation

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday met with a group of women achievers from the aviation sector at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The meeting was part of the initiative “The President with the People,” which aims to recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to national progress. During the interaction, President Murmu highlighted the significant strides women have made in aviation. She pointed out that women now represent 15 percent of India’s Air Traffic Controllers, 11 percent of fl...