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Independence Day 2026: President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards | Check full list of honourees
India | Aug 14, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards on the eve of Independence Day 2026, including 13 posthumous honours. The list features Kirti Chakras, Shaurya Chakras, Sena Medals, Nao Sena Medals and Vayu Sena Medals for acts of bravery.
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President Droupadi Murmu nominates Harivansh Narayan Singh to Rajya Sabha
India | Apr 10, 2026, 02:53 PM ISTHarivansh, 69, has completed two terms in the Rajya Sabha representing Bihar and has also served as the Deputy Chairman of the Upper House.
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President Droupadi Murmu begins three-day UP spiritual tour, offers prayers in Ayodhya and Mathura
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 19, 2026, 10:31 PM ISTHer schedule for March 20 includes visits to several spiritual sites in Vrindavan, such as Shri Premanand Ji Maharaj Ashram and the samadhi of Neem Karoli Baba. She will also visit Udiya Baba Ashram and Davanal Kund.
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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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SC says it's not appropriate for court to set timelines for President, Governors to clear bills
India | Nov 20, 2025, 11:29 AM ISTThe Supreme Court-bench stated that Article 142, which provides immense power to top court, can't be used for granting deemed assent to bills.
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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’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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Presidential reference: SC reserves verdict on timelines for President, Governors to approve bills
India | Sep 11, 2025, 01:56 PM ISTSolicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared for the Centre, concluded his arguments, contesting the submissions of the opposition-ruled Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh which opposed the reference.
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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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Parliament clears Waqf Amendment Bill: How will it become Act now? Know final procedure here
India | Apr 04, 2025, 07:23 AM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill 2025: The objective of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, to redress the issues and challenges in regulating and managing Waqf properties. The Amendment Bill seeks to improve the administration and management of Waqf properties in India.
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PM Modi meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
India | Feb 16, 2025, 11:35 PM ISTPM Modi called on President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The president's office shared pictures of the meeting on X.
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Budget Session 2025: From digital infrastructure to employment, top quotes from President's speech
Budget | Jan 31, 2025, 01:01 PM ISTParliament Budget Session 2025: Before starting her address, President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away recently. She also offered tributes to those who died at the Maha Kumbh.
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President Murmu, PM Modi hail ISRO scientists for successful docking SpaDeX satellites in space
India | Jan 16, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTSpaDeX Mission: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister hailed scientists and engineers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for achieving a significant milestone in space technology.
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Constitution Day: President Murmu addresses Parliament, releases first Sanskrit copy of 'Samvidhan'
India | Nov 26, 2024, 12:33 PM ISTSince 2015, November 26 has been observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. Earlier, the day was observed as Law Day.
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Beant Singh assassination: SC urges President to decide on killer Rajoana's mercy plea in 2 weeks
India | Nov 18, 2024, 02:30 PM ISTBalwant Singh Rajoana was convicted in the 1995 assassination of the then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. On May 3 last year, the Supreme Court had refused to commute Rajoana's death sentence.
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Bastar Naxal victims share their grievances with President Murmu, mention CM Sai's sensitive effort
India | Sep 21, 2024, 06:39 PM ISTA delegation of 70 individuals from Naxal-affected Bastar visited President Droupadi Murmu to share their struggles and seek support for peace initiatives. The visit, organised by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, highlighted the toll of Naxal violence and the community's hopes for development.
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President Murmu conferred Timor-Leste's highest civilian award for her efforts in public service
World | Aug 10, 2024, 11:44 AM ISTThe award was conferred by President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste for her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and empowerment of women. President Murmu said the award reflected the growing friendship between India and Timor-Leste.
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President Murmu begins New Zealand tour, holds bilateral talks with deputy PM, Governor General
World | Aug 08, 2024, 11:46 AM ISTPresident Murmu was accorded Royal Guard of Honour on her arrival in New Zealand and later addressed an education conference in Wellington. This is the second leg of her three-nation trip after Fiji, where she was conferred the country's highest honour on Tuesday.
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President, PM Modi laud Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh pair for winning bronze at Paris Olympics
India | Jul 30, 2024, 02:19 PM ISTThe Indian pair defeated the Koreans 16-10 to earn the country its second medal at the Paris Olympics, and in the process made Bhaker the first Indian post-independence to bag two medals in a single edition of the Games.
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Navneet Rana writes to President, seeks Owaisi's disqualification as MP over 'Jai Palestine' remark
India | Jun 27, 2024, 04:18 PM ISTAfter taking oath, Asaduddin Owaisi had hailed his state Telangana, Bhimrao Ambedkar, apart from raising the AIMIM's slogan for Muslims, along with the West Asian country. His remarks led to an uproar in the Lower House.