Droupadi Murmu
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President Droupadi Murmu accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as Vice President
India | Jul 22, 2025, 01:48 PM ISTDhankhar resigned from his post on Monday evening, citing medical reasons. He sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he is stepping down with immediate effect.
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Indore crowned India’s 'cleanest city' for 8th consecutive year in Swachh Survekshan awards
India | Jul 17, 2025, 12:16 PM ISTSwachh Survekshan: This year’s survey was guided by the theme “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” with a robust framework involving 10 key parameters and 54 performance indicators.
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Five high courts get new Chief Justices in major judicial reshuffle | Check details here
India | Jul 14, 2025, 08:14 PM ISTJustice Sanjeev Sachdeva, currently serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has been formally appointed as its Chief Justice. Justice Vibhu Bakhru, a judge at the Delhi High Court, will now assume the role of Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court.
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Public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, former diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla nominated to Rajya Sabha
India | Jul 13, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTThe nominations were carried out under Article 80(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, which authorizes the President to appoint individuals to the Rajya Sabha who possess distinguished expertise or practical experience in areas like literature, science, art, or social service.
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Kharge makes gaffe on Presidents' names during Raipur speech, BJP demands apology
India | Jul 08, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTThe Bharatiya Janata Party's reactions came a day after Kharge, while speaking at an event in Chhattisgarh, mispronounced the names of President Murmu and her predecessor Kovind but quickly corrected himself.
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President Droupadi Murmu moved to tears by special birthday tribute in Dehradun | Watch video
India | Jun 20, 2025, 06:27 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu lauded the students for their deeply moving cultural performance. She remarked, “I couldn’t hold back my tears. It felt as though they weren’t just singing with their voices, but with their hearts—as if divinity itself echoed through their melodies.”
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PM Modi meets President of Paraguay at Hyderabad House: Here's why this meeting hold significance
India | Jun 02, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTEarlier in the day, President Palacios paid a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, laying a wreath at the memorial. The visit is part of his three-day state visit to India, which will conclude on June 4.
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President Murmu presents Padma Awards at second Civil Investiture Ceremony | Full list
India | May 27, 2025, 08:19 PM ISTDuring the ceremony, President Murmu presented India's second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, to Justice (Retd.) Jagdish Singh Khehar, former Chief Justice of India, for his contribution to the field of Public Affairs.
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President Droupadi Murmu Honours Armed Forces With 6 Kirti Chakras And 33 Shaurya Chakras
News | May 24, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu awarded 6 Kirti Chakras and 33 Shaurya Chakras to brave soldiers, recognizing their exceptional courage and sacrifice in service to the nation during various operations.
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President Murmu questions SC's deadline ruling on state bills: 'Can timelines be imposed?'
India | May 15, 2025, 11:08 AM ISTThe Supreme Court has delivered conflicting judgements on whether the President's assent under Article 201 is subject to judicial review. By raising questions, the President seeks clarity on the constitutional boundaries of executive and judicial authority.
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CDS, chiefs of three Armed Forces meet President Murmu, brief her about Operation Sindoor
India | May 14, 2025, 12:16 PM ISTIndia carried out Operation Sindoor to hit nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The attack, which killed over 100 terrorists, came in response to the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians lost their lives.
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Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur receive Padma Bhushan for excellence in Indian cinema | Check full list
Entertainment | Apr 28, 2025, 08:20 PM ISTAjith Kumar and Shekhar Kapur were among several prominent and grassroots artists honored with Padma awards, highlighting India's celebration of cinematic excellence and cultural heritage.
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Home Minister Amit Shah, EAM S Jaishankar meet President Murmu two days after Pahalgam terror attack
India | Apr 24, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTPahalgam attack: On April 22, a terror strike in the scenic tourist hub claimed the lives of 25 Indian tourists and a Nepali national.
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Dhankhar takes on judiciary: Article 142 has become nuclear missile, can't direct President | Video
India | Apr 17, 2025, 06:27 PM ISTVP Dhankhar explained that we cannot have a situation where you direct the President of India, and on what basis? The only right you have under the Constitution is to interpret the Constitution under Article 145(3). There, it has to be five judges or more.
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Karnataka Governor sends Bill for 4 per cent Muslim reservation to President Murmu: Sources
Karnataka | Apr 16, 2025, 09:26 PM ISTKarnataka: The BJP charged that the Bill was illegal as there is no provision in the Indian Constitution to give reservation based on religion.
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President Murmu, PM Modi pay tributes to BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary | VIDEOS
India | Apr 14, 2025, 10:00 AM ISTBabasaheb's birth anniversary is a public holiday across the country, where schools, banks and some public sector organisations remain closed. On this day, people pay their respects to Ambedkar by offering flowers, lighting candles and organising cultural events.
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Brahma Kumaris chief Dadi Ratanmohini passes away, President Murmu, PM Modi and others pay tributes
India | Apr 09, 2025, 03:04 PM ISTDadi Ratanmohini breathed her last at a hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Tuesday. She celebrated her 101st birthday on March 25.
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President Droupadi Murmu Pays Floral Tribute To Statue Of Mahatma Gandhi In Lisbon
News | Apr 09, 2025, 08:22 AM ISTPresident Murmu paid homage with floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and visited the Radha Krishna Temple in Lisbon.
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Waqf Amendment Bill, cleared by Parliament, becomes law after President Droupadi Murmu's assent
India | Apr 05, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf Bill on Friday (April 4), a day after the Lok Sabha (April 3) had given the contentious draft law, opposed strongly by a united opposition, its approval.
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President Murmu approves FIR against Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in Rs 1,300 cr classroom 'scam'
India | Mar 13, 2025, 08:48 PM ISTIn 2022, the Delhi government's vigilance directorate recommended a probe into the alleged scam and submitted a report to the chief secretary.