Rashtrapati Bhavan

June 24, 2026 2:07 PM

Rohit Sharma receives prestigious Padma Shri Award from President Droupadi Murmu

Former India captain Rohit Sharma was conferred the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours, by President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The award was presented in recognition of Rohit's outstanding contribution to Indian cricket. The veteran batter attended the second Civil Investiture Ceremony along with his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, after missing the first ceremony held in May. Among other sportspersons honoured, former t...

June 24, 2026 10:27 AM

PM Modi attends Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu conferred 65 Padma Awards for the year 2026, honouring distinguished personalities from diverse fields including sports, arts, cinema, medicine, literature, public affairs and science. The ceremony was attended by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, other Union Ministers and senior dignitaries. In a post on X, the Prime Minister...

May 6, 2026 10:00 PM

President Murmu Hosts Vietnam President To Lam at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday hosted To Lam at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his first State Visit to India, underlining the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. President Murmu also hosted a banquet in honour of the Vietnamese leader and said India and Vietnam share deep historical, civilisational and cultural ties that continue to strengthen bilateral relations. Welcoming President To Lam, Murmu said Vietnam occupies an important place in India’s ‘Act East’ poli...

May 6, 2026 12:04 PM

Vietnam President To Lam accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Vietnamese President To Lam was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. The visiting leader was warmly received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Children dressed in traditional attire, holding the Vietnamese national flag alongside the Indian tricolour, also greeted him at the ceremony. President To Lam arrived in India on Tuesday, beginning his visit in Gaya, where he was welcomed by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary....

April 21, 2026 12:11 PM

President Murmu hosts South Korean President, highlights scope for youth opportunities and high-tech collaboration

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, where she also held bilateral discussions and a state banquet in his honour during his three-day visit to India. Welcoming President Lee on his first visit to the country, President Murmu appreciated his efforts in strengthening India-South Korea relations, particularly his role as Chair of the Korea-India Parliamentary Friendship Group. She noted that the visit, coming within the fir...

April 20, 2026 12:37 PM

Young officers ‘enablers of progress and guardians of public trust’, says President Murmu

Probationary Officers of the Indian Railways from the 2022 and 2023 batches, along with Assistant Executive Engineers of the Central Engineering Service (Roads) from the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 batches, met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Addressing the officers, the President said they had entered public service at a crucial juncture in India’s development journey, noting that the country is moving forward with the shared vision of building a Viksit Bharat. She t...

April 20, 2026 11:28 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi welcome South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at Rashtrapati Bhavan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, marking a key moment in his three-day State Visit to India. He was received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with First Lady Kim Hea Kyung accompanying him. The ceremonial reception featured traditional performances and a warm welcome by children holding both the Indian Tricolour and the South Korean national flag. Following the reception, President Lee is sch...

March 13, 2026 9:49 PM

Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts ‘Purple Fest’ to celebrate talent and achievements of Divyangjan

The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday hosted ‘Purple Fest’, a special event celebrating the talent, achievements and aspirations of Divyangjan, with President Droupadi Murmu emphasising their equal role in India’s journey towards a developed nation by 2047. The day-long programme saw over 8,000 Divyangjan visit the Amrit Udyan at the presidential estate, which was opened exclusively for them. Visitors participated in a range of fun games, learning activities and interactive stalls set up by or...

March 6, 2026 11:50 AM

Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Former Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, according to official communiqué issued by President's Secretariat. Sandhu will replace Vinai Kumar Saxena, who has served as Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor since May 26, 2022. Saxena has now been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, replacing Kavinder Gupta, who will take charge as Governor of Himachal Pradesh. The appointments are part of a broader reshuf...

February 23, 2026 4:43 PM

President Murmu unveils bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday unveiled a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a symbolic step aimed at honouring India’s national icons and shedding colonial-era legacies. The bust, installed at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap, replaces that of British architect Edwin Lutyens. In a post on X, the President said the move is part of ongoing efforts to discard vestiges of a colonial mindset and to embrace India’s cultural heritage and the contribut...