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'Need to change the way we look at women': President Murmu
India | Sep 03, 2024, 07:55 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu's remarks came while addressing the centenary celebrations of the Maharashtra Legislative Council in Mumbai. She emphasised that there is a need to change the way women are viewed.
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President unveils new flag, insignia for SC, calls for efforts to change 'culture of adjournments'
India | Sep 01, 2024, 11:43 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu unveiled the new flag and insignia for the Supreme Court in an event attended by CJI Chandrachud. The President also addressed on the occasion.
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President Droupadi Murmu on Kolkata rape and murder: 'Enough is enough, I am horrified'
India | Aug 28, 2024, 03:33 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu on Kolkata rape and murder: A trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital when she had gone to rest during her night shift in the early hours of August 9.
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PM Modi holds talks with Poland's President Andrzej Duda, pays respect to martyred soldiers | WATCH
World | Aug 22, 2024, 07:04 PM ISTPrime Minister Modi earlier met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, where they elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership and agreed on closer cooperation on defence matters and artificial intelligence. He is the first Indian leader to visit Poland in 45 years after Morarji Desai in 1979.
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Senior bureaucrat Deepti Umashankar appointed as Secretary to President of India
India | Aug 16, 2024, 08:21 PM ISTSenior IAS officer Nagaraju Maddirala, who is currently Additional Secretary in the Coal Ministry, will be new Financial Services Secretary in place of Joshi.
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Vietnam President To Lam succeeds Nguyen Phu Trong in top job as Communist Party chief
World | Aug 03, 2024, 11:07 AM ISTNguyen Phu Trong, who dominated Vietnamese politics since 2011, passed away two weeks ago at the age of 80. Lam, a career security officer, had been seen as long aiming to become party chief, is believed to be close to Trong and was elected as President in May amid a sweeping anti-graft campaign.
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President appoints 6 new Governors including Om Prakash Mathur, Santosh Gangwar, reshuffles 3 others
India | Jul 28, 2024, 08:28 AM ISTFormer Union Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar will be the new Jharkhand governor in place of Radhakrishnan. Former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura, Jishnu Dev Varma, will be the new Telangana governor.
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President Murmu serves 'dahi-cheeni' to Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of Budget 2024 | WATCH
India | Jul 23, 2024, 10:35 AM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2024 in Lok Sabha at 11 am.
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'Blatant Overreach': BJP rips Vijayan govt apart on appointment of foreign secretary in Kerala
India | Jul 20, 2024, 05:17 PM ISTThe matters related to foreign affairs come under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Accordingly, the state has no role in external affairs. BJP is using this to call the appointment of a foreign secretary a violation of the constitution.
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Keshav Prasad Maurya's '2017 performance in UP' tweet after meeting Nadda sparks buzz
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 17, 2024, 04:13 PM ISTKeshav Prasad Maurya has slammed Akhilesh Yadav amid the rumours of a rift between him and CM Yogi Adityanath. He has claimed that in the 2027 assembly elections in the state BJP will repeat its performance of the 2017 elections.
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'Her Story – My Story': President Droupadi Murmu plays badminton with Saina Nehwal
India | Jul 10, 2024, 10:56 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu engaged in a badminton match with renowned shuttler Saina Nehwal at Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting her enthusiasm for sports. The event underscored India's rising status in international badminton, particularly through the achievements of its women athletes.
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PM Modi to meet economists, sectoral experts ahead of Union Budget on July 11
Budget | Jul 09, 2024, 09:40 PM ISTThe Budget will be the first significant economic document of the Modi 3.0 government, expected to outline key reforms and strategies to propel India towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. President Murmu has indicated that the Budget will feature historic steps to accelerate reforms.
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Kathua terror attack: 'Attack on Army convoy deserves firm counter-measures', says President Murmu
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 09, 2024, 04:07 PM ISTKashmir Tigers, a shadow outfit of the banned Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist organisation, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Meanwhile, India has sent out a strong message that the sacrifices of the soldiers will not go unavenged.
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Gallantry awardee Army officer’s wife shares painful story of love, death at award ceremony | VIDEO
India | Jul 07, 2024, 09:35 AM ISTThe wife of Captain Anshuman Singh accepted Kirti Chakra from President Droupadi Murmu at an award ceremony. She shared the story of her and the late Army officer in tears. The video was widely shared on social media.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024: Puri geared up for holy event, President Murmu to attend | Details
India | Jul 07, 2024, 07:44 AM ISTThe annual Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is all set to start on July 7. While President Droupadi Murmu is going to witness the chariot-pulling ritual, the arrangements are made to provide the best experience to the devotees.
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OPINION | MESSAGE IN PRESIDENT MURMU'S ADDRESS
India | Jun 28, 2024, 02:43 PM ISTThe President said, at a time when India is trying to attain its objective of Viksit Bharat, forces inside and outside the country are spreading misinformation and rumours to create divisions in society, which is a matter for worry. The government, she said, will not allow this to continue.
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President calls Emergency biggest attack on Constitution | 27th June | Speed News
News | Jun 27, 2024, 07:13 PM ISTPresident calls Emergency biggest attack on Constitution in Parliament address.Bolivia coup attempt fails after military assault on presidential palace. Watch today's latest updates from national and world.
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Kashmir elections sent strong message to disruptive forces: President Murmu in Parliament | WATCH
India | Jun 27, 2024, 12:38 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu delivered her first presidential address to the joint session of Parliament after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The session also marked the beginning of the 18th Lok Sabha and the re-election of Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker.
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LK Advani health update: Health Minister JP Nadda inquires about BJP veteran's health
India | Jun 27, 2024, 08:43 AM ISTThe 96-year-old leader, LK Advani, is being treated for age-related conditions. Advani has had a significant impact on Indian politics, serving as Home Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and BJP National President. He was recently conferred with the Bharat Ratna.
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18th Lok Sabha: New Parliament session from June 24, PM Modi to address both Houses on THESE dates
India | Jun 21, 2024, 04:10 PM ISTThe 18th Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 with the swearing-in ceremony of the elected lawmakers. President Droupadi Murmu will address the Parliament on June 27.