Rashtrapati Bhavan

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...

February 1, 2026 5:31 PM

President Murmu opens Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan; entry for public from Feb 3

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday graced the opening of the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The iconic gardens will be open for public viewing from February 3 to March 31, offering visitors a chance to experience one of the country’s most celebrated green spaces. The Amrit Udyan will be open six days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last entry permitted at 5 p.m. The gardens will remain closed on Mondays for maintenance and on March 4 on account of Holi...

January 27, 2026 9:05 AM

President Murmu hosts traditional ‘At Home’ reception on Republic Day

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, bringing together prominent dignitaries to mark the conclusion of the day’s celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and several other distinguished guests attended the reception. The ‘At Home’ event is a long-stan...

January 23, 2026 9:13 PM

President Murmu inaugurates ‘Granth Kutir’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan to celebrate India’s classical language heritage

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan, a dedicated space showcasing India’s vast literary and intellectual heritage preserved in its classical languages. The newly inaugurated Kutir houses a curated collection of around 2,300 books and manuscripts in 11 classical languages of India. The collection spans Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali. Five of these - Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese an...

January 21, 2026 8:28 PM

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan to open for public from February 3

The Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for public viewing from February 3 to March 31, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the iconic gardens of the President’s Estate. The garden will be open six days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last entry at 5.15 p.m. It will remain closed on Mondays for maintenance and on March 4 on account of Holi. Entry to Amrit Udyan is free of cost, and visitors can book their slots online through the official website visit.rashtrap...

January 21, 2026 5:30 PM

Spanish Foreign Minister calls on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, reaffirming the deepening ties between India and Spain. Welcoming the Spanish Foreign Minister, President Murmu noted that India-Spain relations date back several centuries, shaped by trade, cultural exchanges and shared democratic and pluralistic values. She highlighted that 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations bet...