Droupadi Murmu
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Budget Session 2026: Public healthcare takes centre stage in President Murmu’s address
Budget | Jan 28, 2026, 06:13 PM ISTDuring the Budget Session 2026, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India’s public healthcare progress, revealing that Ayushman Bharat has delivered over 11 crore free treatments across the country.
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President Murmu addresses budget session: 'Govt tackled corruption, ensured use of public funds'
India | Jan 28, 2026, 12:41 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed the budget session of the Parliament and said India believes that objective of global politics should be service of humanity.
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Parliament Budget Session 2026: Both Houses adjourned to reconvene on Thursday at 11 am
India | Jan 28, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTParliament Budget Session 2026: The session will include 30 sittings and is expected to witness extensive debates on taxation, public spending and key policy measures. Parliament will recess on February 13 and resume on March 9, while Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on February 1.
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IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla conferred Ashoka Chakra for historic space mission | Watch video
India | Jan 26, 2026, 11:10 AM ISTThe President presented the award to Shukla at the Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path, the centrepiece boulevard of the national capital.
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Republic Day 2026: Parade ends with flypast as India displays military might at Kartavya Path
India | Jan 26, 2026, 07:56 PM ISTAs India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, featuring an extraordinary blend of the 150-year legacy of Vande Mataram, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council, Antonio Luis Santos da Costa are the Chief Guests as India marks its celebrations.
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'Indian Constitution foundational document of world's largest republic': President Murmu
India | Jan 25, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu said the Indian Constitution is the foundational document of the largest republic in world history, and the ideas of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity are enshrined in it.
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Republic Day 2026: Rashtrapati Bhavan closes doors, roads seal off for grand parade preparations
India | Jan 18, 2026, 06:57 AM ISTRepublic Day 2026: Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Nishant Gupta advised commuters heading from North Delhi to South Delhi on January 26 to use alternate routes like Mother Teresa Crescent Marg or Mathura Road, as roads around Kartavya Path will close from 4 am onward for Republic Day.
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Major Rishabh Sambyal: The officer by the President's side who has won social media's admiration
Trending | Jan 14, 2026, 11:08 PM ISTFrom offering a handkerchief during emotional moments to holding an umbrella for the President in the rain, Major Sambyal has been seen providing thoughtful assistance during official engagements.
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President Droupadi Murmu undertakes sea sortie on INS Vagsheer in Karnataka | Photos
India | Dec 28, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTWith this President Murmu has become the first-ever head of the state to undertake a sortie aboard a Kalvari-class submarine. She is also the second head of the state after former President (late) APJ Abdul Kalam to sail in a submarine.
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PM Modi meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
India | Dec 26, 2025, 10:24 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday, marking yet another significant interaction between the two top constitutional authorities.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi honoured with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, misses VHT clash vs Manipur
Cricket | Dec 26, 2025, 11:46 AM ISTVaibhav Suryavanshi was honoured with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar award today in New Delhi by President Droupadi Murmu. He attended the ceremony in New Delhi today and also missed the Vijay Hazare Trophy clash for Bihar against Manipur for the same reason.
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President grants assent to SHANTI Bill to open nuclear sector for private participation
India | Dec 21, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTThe SHANTI bill subsumes all laws dealing with the civil nuclear sector and also opens it up for participation by private players. The bill is widely described as the most significant overhaul of the nuclear sector since Independence.
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G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, gets President Droupadi Murmu's nod, becomes law
India | Dec 21, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTThe Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill was passed by Parliament in the recently concluded Winter session amid strong protests by the Opposition over the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and the financial burden being put on states.
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Hyderabad traffic: Restrictions, diversions and key routes to avoid ahead of President's visit
Hyderabad | Dec 17, 2025, 06:33 AM ISTHyderabad traffic update: The city will witness temporary traffic restriction at major junctions over the next few days.
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President Murmu gets emotional while addressing Odisha Assembly, reminisces her old days as an MLA
India | Nov 27, 2025, 09:51 PM ISTPresident Murmu said she had addressed several assemblies in India and abroad but the experience she acquired in Odisha Assembly was one of a kind as it was during the starting years of her political career.
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Constitution is guiding document to shun colonial mindset, adopt nationalistic thinking: President
India | Nov 26, 2025, 02:15 PM ISTSince 2015, Constitution Day or Samvidhan Diwas has been celebrated on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949.
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President Murmu felicitates World Cup–winning Indian women's team at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Cricket | Nov 06, 2025, 03:41 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu felicitated the Indian women’s cricket team for their historic ICC World Cup 2025 win, praising their unity, determination, and role in inspiring young girls while lauding coaches and staff for contributing to the nation’s proud triumph.
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President Droupadi Murmu addresses special session of Uttarakhand Assembly, praises Dhami government
India | Nov 03, 2025, 01:25 PM ISTDuring her address to the Uttarakhand Assembly's silver jubilee session, President Droupadi Murmu praised the state's progress in education, women empowerment, and healthcare.
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PM Modi mentions Shivangi Singh in message to Pakistan: 'Our daughters are flying fighter jets'
India | Nov 01, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTPM Modi said just two days ago, President Droupadi Murmu took a sortie in a Rafale fighter aircraft and her companion was Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh. “Today, our daughters are flying fighter aircraft,” he said this in a message to Pakistan.
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What did President Murmu say to the nation from Rafale's cockpit during her historic sortie?
India | Oct 30, 2025, 05:08 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu's flight followed in the footsteps of former Presidents who have flown in fighter jets, starting with A P J Abdul Kalam (Sukhoi 30 MKI) on June 8, 2006, and Pratibha Patil (Sukhoi 30 MKI) on November 25, 2009.