Rashtrapati Bhavan

October 27, 2026 11:15 PM

President Droupadi Murmu Hosts Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu received Hereditary Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, October 27, and hosted a banquet in their honour. Welcoming Hereditary Prince Alois and his delegation to India, the President said his regular engagement and connection with India reflected his long-standing commitment to bilateral relations between India and Liechtenstein. President Highlights Growing Bilateral Cooperation President Murmu noted that cooperation be...

October 27, 2026 10:11 AM

Liechtenstein Prince Alois accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Prince Alois, the hereditary prince of Liechtenstein, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, where he expressed his country’s determination to strengthen ties with India and expand economic cooperation. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Prince Alois and his wife, Hereditary Princess Sophie, at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was also present. Speaking to reporters, Prince A...

October 12, 2026 11:01 PM

President Murmu Appoints Governors in 6 States

Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, as part of a major gubernatorial reshuffle effected by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Om Prakash Mathur, Governor of Sikkim, will be the new Governor of Keralam in place of Arlekar, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Dushyant Gautam has been appointed the Governor of Sikkim, it said. Senior BJP leader from Jharkhand, Braj Mohan Ram, has been appointed as the Governor of Odisha....

October 5, 2026 11:59 PM

President Murmu Hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Two Leaders Call for Closer Cooperation

President Droupadi Murmu received President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday and hosted a banquet in his honour, with the two leaders agreeing that close cooperation between India and Switzerland can bring immense benefits to the people of both countries. Welcoming President Parmelin to India, President Murmu said India and Switzerland enjoy warm and cordial relations based on shared values of democracy and the rule of law, with extensive cooperation in ar...

October 5, 2026 1:02 PM

PM Modi, Swiss President Guy Parmelin hold talks at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday for talks on strengthening the India-Switzerland partnership and exploring new areas of cooperation. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said PM Modi warmly received Parmelin, who is on a State visit to India. “A substantive agenda lies ahead as the two leaders are set to discuss the many dimensions of the India-Switzerland partnership and e...

October 5, 2026 11:19 AM

Swiss President Guy Parmelin receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Swiss President Guy Parmelin was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday as part of his three-day State visit to India, during which the two countries will review bilateral cooperation and explore opportunities to deepen their partnership. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Parmelin received a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. “The ceremonial welcome reflects the warmth and longstan...

September 30, 2026 9:23 PM

No Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 3

The Change of Guard Ceremony will not take place on October 3 at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President’s Secretariat said on Wednesday. According to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Change of Guard Ceremony is a military tradition whose origins are lost in antiquity. From time immemorial, guards and sentries at palaces, forts and defence establishments change periodically to enable a fresh body of troops to take charge. At Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Ceremonial Army Guard Battalion is respon...

August 14, 2026 5:32 PM

President Murmu opens Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan; people can visit from Aug 16

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday graced the opening of the Summer Annuals Edition 2026 of Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan, which will be open to the public from August 16 to September 15. The 15-acre garden will remain open from 10 am to 6 pm, with the last entry at 5 pm. It will remain closed on Mondays for maintenance. Visitors can enter and exit through Gate No. 35 near North Avenue Road. Entry to Amrit Udyan will be free, but visitors will have to book their slots online in advance thr...

August 13, 2026 11:21 PM

President Murmu to address nation on eve of 80th Independence Day

President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Friday, August 14, on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, the President's Secretariat said on Thursday. The President’s address will be broadcast at 7 pm across the national network of Akashvani and telecast on all channels of Doordarshan. The address will first be broadcast and telecast in Hindi, followed by the English version. Doordarshan’s regional channels will subsequently broadcast the address in regional languages. Akashv...

August 2, 2026 3:53 PM

President Murmu flags off PBG Soldierathon, honours armed forces

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday virtually flagged off the President's Bodyguards (PBG) Soldierathon from the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, reaffirming support for the nation's Armed Forces and encouraging greater civilian participation in honouring military personnel. The ceremony was attended by General (Dr.) V.K. Singh (Retd.), Mizoram Governor, who is the patron of the initiative. On the occasion, the President also released a Special Postal Cover to commemorate the event. The race was...