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Maulana Mahmood Madani re-elected President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind in executive committee meeting
India | Oct 29, 2025, 07:16 PM ISTThe executive committee meeting saw the participation of prominent leaders, including Maulana Mahmood Madani, secretary general Maulana Hakimuddin Qasmi, and Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani of Darul Uloom Deoband, as well as the vice presidents, treasurer, and various regional heads.
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President Murmu inaugurates private hospital in Ghaziabad | video
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 26, 2025, 01:36 PM ISTThe hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, experienced doctors and trained staff. It will not only be a centre for modern medical services, but also a symbol of patient-centred care and health awareness.
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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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Philippines President to visit India from August 4-8 to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties
India | Jul 31, 2025, 09:30 AM ISTDiplomatic relations between India and the Philippines were established in November 1949. Both countries have since developed a strong partnership across a wide spectrum of areas.
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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.
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PM Modi condoles Muhammadu Buhari's demise: All you need to know about Nigeria's former President
World | Jul 14, 2025, 01:10 PM ISTBuhari, who led Nigeria twice, first as a military ruler and later as a democratically elected president, died at the age of 82 in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment.
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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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PM Modi gets warm welcome in Buenos Aires, meets President Milei to strengthen India-Argentina ties
World | Jul 06, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi's Argentina visit highlighted growing India-Argentina ties and showcased the strong cultural bond with the Indian diaspora.
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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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Liberal candidate Lee Jae-Myung set to win South Korea's presidential election: Joint exit poll
World | Jun 03, 2025, 05:15 PM ISTPre-election surveys also suggested Lee appeared headed for an easy win, riding on deep public frustration over the conservatives in the wake of Yoon’s martial law debacle.
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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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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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PM Narendra Modi meets President Murmu, briefs her about Operation Sindoor in Pakistan, PoK
India | May 07, 2025, 03:19 PM ISTFollowing the operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and gave her a brief about the military strikes.
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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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Murshidabad Waqf Act Protest: Central forces sent, CM Mamata opposes new law | 13 April | Speed News
News | Apr 13, 2025, 07:02 PM ISTMurshidabad Waqf Act protest: Central forces deployed, Mamata Banerjee rejects new law. Baisakhi 2025: Devotees take holy dips in Amrit Sarovar and Ganga. President and PM pay tribute to Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims on anniversary day. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News
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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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South Korea's Constitutional Court Upholds Impeachment Of President Yoon, Protestors Celebrate
News | Apr 04, 2025, 05:37 PM ISTSouth Korea's constitutional court ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol following his brief martial law imposition, triggering the nation’s worst political crisis in decades. With Yoon's ouster, the Presidential election must occur within 60 days, with Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo as acting President.
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Trump stirs third-term debate: Here's all you need to know about presidential term limit in US
World | Apr 02, 2025, 12:39 PM ISTWhile US President Donald Trump has indirectly hinted at considering ways to serve the third term as US President, the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution says that no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.