Droupadi Murmu
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President Murmu offers prayers at Sabarimala temple – See photos
India | Oct 22, 2025, 11:22 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, becoming the first woman head of state to do so. She is only the second Indian President to visit the hill shrine, located deep in the forests of the district.
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President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Sabarimala Temple in historic first: Why it's significant
India | Oct 22, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTAt Sannidhanam, President Droupadi Murmu ascended the 18 sacred steps to the shrine, where she was welcomed by State Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan and Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) President P S Prasanth.
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President Droupadi Murmu’s chopper experiences near-miss as helipad collapses in Kerala | VIDEO
India | Oct 22, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu is in Kerala to visit the Sabarimala Temple. The chopper carrying her experienced the mishap while landing at a helipad at the Pramadam Stadium earlier today.
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PM Modi meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to share warm Diwali greetings
India | Oct 20, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTPM Modi also extended Diwali wishes to the nation through a social media post, emphasizing harmony, happiness, and prosperity during the festival.
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President Murmu, PM Modi greet nation on Diwali: 'May spirit of positivity prevail all around us'
India | Oct 20, 2025, 09:44 AM ISTDiwali 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu has greeted the nation on Diwali , expressing hopes that the festival of lights will bring positivity to everyone's life.
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India crush Pakistan in Asia Cup final as leaders hail victory, Shah says 'Bharat destined to win'
India | Sep 29, 2025, 07:14 AM ISTIndia defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai which led to nationwide celebrations. Leaders including President Mumru, PM Modi, Amit Shah, PM Modi, S Jaishankar, and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hailed the victory as a proud moment for the nation.
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President Murmu to travel on Maharajas' Express, world's most luxurious train, for her Mathura visit
India | Sep 25, 2025, 08:21 AM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu will travel on the Maharajas' Express from New Delhi to Mathura on Thursday for prayers at Shri Banke Bihari Mandir and Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple. The Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements, with security and coordination between two railway zones.
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CP Radhakrishnan sworn in as new Vice President of India in presence of PM Modi, Dhankhar
India | Sep 12, 2025, 01:55 PM ISTThe 67-year-old Radhakrishanan had won the vice presidential election on September 9, defeating the joint opposition nominee B Sudershan Reddy by a margin of 152 votes.
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Prez Murmu to administer oath to CP Radhakrishnan as vice president at Rashtrapati Bhavan today
India | Sep 11, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTRadhakrishnan, the ruling National Democratic Alliance’s nominee, was elected as the 15th vice president of India on Tuesday, securing a decisive victory by a margin of 152 votes against INDIA bloc’s Justice B Sudershan Reddy.
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President Murmu, PM Modi and other leaders congratulate Radhakrishnan on vice presidential victory
India | Sep 09, 2025, 09:35 PM ISTNDA candidate and Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan was on Tuesday elected 15th Vice-President of India, comfortably defeating his rival INDIA bloc candidate and former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy.
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India rejects report of China's Xi Jinping sending 'secret letter' to President Murmu to reset ties
India | Sep 05, 2025, 05:22 PM ISTA recent media report claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a 'secret letter' to President Murmu in March this year to reset ties with India amid the ongoing trade war with the US.
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asks President Murmu 'Do you know Kannada?'; she responds
India | Sep 03, 2025, 04:12 PM ISTDuring a visit to Mysuru, President Droupadi Murmu and Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah shared a light-hearted exchange over language. Siddaramaiah asked if she knew Kannada, to which Murmu replied.
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Online Gaming Bill 2025 becomes law after Presidential assent, aims to promote e-sports
India | Aug 22, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTUnion Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who introduced the legislation, called it a “balanced framework” that aims to promote e-sports and online social games while firmly restricting harmful money-driven gaming activities.
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: Prez Murmu, PM Modi visit 'Sadaiv Atal' to offer tributes
India | Aug 16, 2025, 09:29 AM ISTAtal Bihari Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924, in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior. He became India's prime minister three times and was the first non-Congress leader to complete a full term in office.
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President Murmu hosts 'at home' event at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 79th Independence Day | Video
India | Aug 15, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTIn her address on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, President Murmu stated that the country’s economy is thriving, with inflation kept in check and exports on the rise. She reflected on India’s condition at the time of Independence, marked by severe poverty caused by prolonged foreign rule.
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Operation Sindoor a test case of Atmanirbhar Bharat mission in defence sector: President Murmu
India | Aug 14, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu addresses the nation on the eve of Independence Day 2025: President Murmu said with GDP growth rate of 6.5 per cent in the last fiscal, India is now the fastest-growing country among major economies in the world.
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PM Modi, Amit Shah call on President Murmu amid political gridlock and looming VP election
India | Aug 03, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah met President Droupadi Murmu separately at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. The reasons for the meetings were not disclosed, but they come amid significant political developments.
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'Honouring sacrifice of our heroes': President Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute on Kargil Vijay Diwas
India | Jul 26, 2025, 09:24 AM ISTDespite limited technological support and under extreme conditions, Indian soldiers kept fighting the war that lasted over two months. It culminated in a decisive victory on July 26, 1999, now commemorated as Kargil Vijay Diwas.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar made 'unscheduled visit' to Rashtrapati Bhavan before stepping down: Sources
India | Jul 23, 2025, 01:56 PM ISTDhankhar met President Murmu around 9 pm on Monday and handed over his resignation to her. It is worth noting that all activities at Rashtrapati Bhavan are governed by strict protocol and Dhankhar's unexpected arrival led to a flurry of activity in the official corridors.
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SC agrees to examine President Murmu’s 14 questions on timelines for assent on Bills
India | Jul 22, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTThe Supreme Court will examine 14 key constitutional questions raised by President Murmu on governors’ and the president's timelines for assenting to state bills, invoking Article 143.