Rashtrapati Bhavan

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...

December 24, 2025 3:36 PM

IDAS probationers call on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Probationers of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) of the 2024 batch called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Addressing the young officers, the President highlighted the critical role played by the Indian Defence Accounts Service in managing the financial resources of the Armed Forces and allied organisations. She said IDAS officers are central to budgeting, accounting, audit, payments and financial advisory functions, and their work has a direct bearing on ...

December 5, 2025 10:41 PM

President Murmu hosts Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, says India–Russia friendship will “continue to prosper”

President Murmu hosts Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, says India–Russia friendship will "continue to prosper" President Droupadi Murmu on Friday hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, calling his visit a significant moment as India and Russia mark 25 years of their Strategic Partnership. The Russian President is currently in New Delhi for a two-day state visit. Appreciating Putin’s role, President Murmu said the partnership — established in October 2000 during his fi...

December 5, 2025 5:08 PM

Putin receives ceremonial welcome, Tri-Services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a ceremonial welcome and tri-services Guard of Honour at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. He was welcomed by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the national anthems of both countries were played, Putin inspected the Guard of Honour. The Russian President is on a two-day State visit to India at the invitation of PM Modi. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Delhi LG V. K. Saxena, Chief of Defence Staff Gen...