Droupadi Murmu: News
President Murmu rejects mercy plea in 2-year-old's rape-murder case
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Ravi Ashok Ghumare, a convict in the 2012 kidnapping, rape, and murder of a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra, according to PTI.
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon after tributes to Shivraj Patil
Lok Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 12 after members paid tributes to former Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who passed away on Friday. He was 90.
25, including 4 tourists, killed in fire at Goa nightclub
A massive fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, killing 25 people, including four tourists, and injuring 50 others. The incident took place shortly after midnight on Sunday.
'Warm, engaging atmosphere...': Tharoor on state dinner with Putin
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor described the recent state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan as a "warm" and "engaging" evening.
Not Rahul Gandhi but Tharoor invited to Putin dinner: Reports
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reportedly been invited to a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honor of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What did Putin write regarding Gandhi in Rajghat's visitors' book
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Thursday.
'Should work together...': Modi, Putin hold bilateral talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral summit in New Delhi on Friday, December 5.
Putin receives Guard of Honor; he pays tribute to Gandhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
Delhi traffic police issues advisory amid Putin visit
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory for Friday, December 5, in view of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit.
Raj Bhavan reception, talks with Modi: Putin's day 2 itinerary
Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a two-day state visit to India, his first since the Russia-Ukraine war started.
Putin lands in Delhi; PM Modi receives him at airport
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening to attend the 23rd India-Russia summit.
Putin in India today: Su-57 jets, trade talks on agenda
Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a two-day visit.
Commandos, snipers, AI-monitoring: All about Putin's security for India visit
A five-layer security ring has been established for Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India, NDTV reported.
Constitution Day 2025: Centre releases translated versions in 9 languages
The Indian government has released translated versions of the Constitution in nine regional languages on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as India's 53rd Chief Justice
Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday.
No timelines for governor/ president to act on bills: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that there can be no timelines for the president or governors to act on bills passed by state legislatures.
16th Finance Commission submits report for 2026-31 to President
The 16th Finance Commission, headed by economist Arvind Panagariya, has submitted its report for the period of 2026-31 to President Droupadi Murmu.
Delhi blast: CCTV captures panic-stricken people running for safety
New CCTV footage has emerged from the site of a deadly car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening that shows people fleeing to safety moments after the explosion rocked a Hyundai i20 car.
Winter session of Parliament to begin on December 1
The winter session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to December 19, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday.
India's WODI World Cup-winning team meets President Droupadi Murmu
The Indian women's cricket team, which recently won the 2025 World Cup, met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims' families in Andhra stampede
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the victims of a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district.
President poses with IAF pilot Pakistan claimed to have captured
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday took a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Ambala Air Force Station in Haryana.
President Droupadi Murmu flies sortie in Rafale jet
President Droupadi Murmu took off in a Rafale fighter jet from the Ambala Air Force Base in Haryana on Wednesday.
Kurnool bus inferno intensified by 234 smartphones, fuel leak
The devastating fire on a Bengaluru-bound private sleeper bus in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district left at least 19 dead and several injured.
Andhra bus fire: Vehicle had 16 challans for traffic violations
The Kaveri Travels bus that caught fire in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, killing at least 20 passengers, had a long history of traffic violations.
'Only 2-3 were awake': Passengers narrate Kurnool bus fire horror
A Volvo bus carrying 41 passengers from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district early Friday morning.
At least 20 burned alive as Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus catches fire
A massive fire broke out on a private Kaveri Travels bus on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
'Zero...respect': BJP slams Kerala minister's conduct during president's Sabarimala visit
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala leader Anoop Antony Joseph has slammed State Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan for his behavior during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the Sabarimala temple.
Who are 6 'Operation Sindoor' heroes awarded the Vir Chakra
The Indian government has conferred six officers of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force with the Vir Chakra, India's third-highest wartime gallantry award.
Video: President Murmu's chopper gets stuck on helipad in Kerala
President Droupadi Murmu's helicopter got stuck on a newly constructed helipad at Pramadam, Kerala, on Wednesday morning.
Sabarimala temple to reopen for monthly poojas on October 17
The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district will reopen for monthly poojas on October 17.
Jaisalmer bus fire: How newly-bought vehicle became a death trap
A private bus, which was converted from non-AC to AC just a week ago, caught fire on Tuesday afternoon in Jaisalmer.
Darjeeling landslides: Mamata Banerjee, PM Modi express grief
At least 17 people have died in Darjeeling, West Bengal, due to heavy rainfall and landslides. The situation has also cut off road connectivity to Sikkim, a Himalayan state.
No contact since arrest, Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Supreme Court
Gitanjali Angmo has moved the Supreme Court against her husband Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under the National Security Act (NSA). She is seeking his immediate release and calls his detention "illegal."
SRK to get National Award today: What's the prize money?
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be receiving the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the 71st National Film Awards on Tuesday for his performance in Jawan.
How to catch today's 71st National Film Awards live
The 71st National Film Awards will be held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Tuesday. The ceremony will honor the best of Indian cinema from the year 2023.
CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as India's 15th Vice President
Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was sworn in as India's 15th Vice President on Friday.
'₹15-20cr spent': TMC alleges votes bought during VP election
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has alleged that a huge amount of money was spent to influence votes in the recent Vice Presidential elections.
'Bengal Files' finally gets screening in Kolkata, but conditions apply
Director Vivek Agnihotri's latest film, The Bengal Files, will be screened in Kolkata for the first time this Saturday (on September 13).
'Proud of our constitution': SC mentions Nepal, Bangladesh during hearing
The Supreme Court of India referred to the violent protests in Nepal and Bangladesh during a hearing on a presidential reference concerning its April 12 order.
Who's Ashok Sigdel, Nepal Army chief taking charge amid protests
The Nepal Army has taken charge of security operations in the country after violent protests continued for a second day.
No ban, but 'Bengal Files' gets no shows in Kolkata
Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files, which released worldwide on Friday, has been mired in controversy over its alleged portrayal of the 1946 Calcutta riot.
Ensure 'Bengal Files's peaceful release, Pallavi Joshi appeals to President
Pallavi Joshi, actor-producer of husband Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's upcoming film The Bengal Files, has written an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to make 3-day visit to India
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be on a three-day official visit to India from Tuesday.
JNU teachers' body seeks VC's removal over 'lawlessness'
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) has written to President Droupadi Murmu, demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit.
Siddaramaiah asks Murmu, 'Do you know Kannada?' she responds
During the first leg of her three-day visit, President Droupadi Murmu had a lighthearted exchange with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the Kannada language.
Xi's secret letter to Murmu behind thaw in India-China ties?
Chinese President Xi Jinping reached out to Indian President Droupadi Murmu in March, seeking to "test the waters on improving ties," an Indian official familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
Is ex-VP Jagdeep Dhankhar under 'house arrest'? Shah says this
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reacted to Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as vice president of India.