Droupadi Murmu: News
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.
Online Gaming Bill becomes law
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill has been signed into law by President Droupadi Murmu.
Fiji PM to visit India next week; meet Modi, Murmu
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka will be visiting India from August 24-26. This will be his first official visit to the country in his current capacity.
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passes away; state announces 7-day mourning
The Nagaland government has announced a seven-day state mourning period for Governor La Ganesan, who passed away on Friday.
'Constitutional chaos': Centre opposes SC's bill clearance timeline order
The Indian government has opposed a Supreme Court order mandating timelines for the President and Governors to clear bills.
Lok Sabha speaker forms panel to probe Justice Yashwant Varma
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has announced a three-member panel to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma.
J&K statehood restoration soon? Speculation grows after Modi-Shah-Murmu meetings
Speculation is rife about the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after back-to-back meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and President Droupadi Murmu.
Philippines President Marcos to visit India from August 4-8
Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr will visit India from August 4-8, his first official trip since taking office.
Philippines President Marcos to visit India; what's on the agenda?
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr will visit India from August 4-8, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Justice Varma 'hides' identity in SC plea; goes by 'XXX'
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, challenging an inquiry panel's report that found him guilty of misconduct.
President, PM honor Kargil heroes with tributes on Vijay Diwas
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil War on its 26th anniversary.
CJI Gavai recuses from hearing petition by Justice Yashwant Varma
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has recused himself from hearing a petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma.
Who will be next Vice President? NDA starts looking
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation on Monday has triggered a race for his successor.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns from post, cites medical reasons
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post with immediate effect. He cited health reasons in his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
'Serving in this transformative era…true honor': Dhankhar in resignation letter
Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post, citing health reasons.
Justice Yashwant Varma moves SC over panel report recommending impeachment
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has challenged an in-house inquiry report that recommended his impeachment.
Indore named India's cleanest city for 8th consecutive year
Indore has been declared the cleanest city among the 'Super Swachh League Cities' for the eighth consecutive year at the Swachh Survekshan Awards Ceremony 2024-25.
'No pardon': Yemeni man's family demands execution of Nimisha Priya
The brother of Talal Abdo Mehdi, the Yemeni man allegedly murdered by Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in 2017, has demanded her execution.
'Will commit suicide': Odisha student warned before self-immolation over harassment
A 22-year-old woman student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, Odisha, died on Friday, three days after she set herself on fire over inaction on her sexual harassment complaint against a professor.
Jaishankar meets Xi Jinping, briefs him on India-China bilateral ties
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.
President nominates 4 new members to Rajya Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four new members to the Rajya Sabha.
President Murmu to attend special screening of Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi...'
President Droupadi Murmu will be attending a special screening at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre of Tanvi The Great.
Aamir's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' bounces back; crosses ₹120cr by Day-10
Aamir Khan's latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, has become a box office sensation. The sports drama, directed by RS Prasanna, has reportedly earned ₹122.65 crore in just 10 days since its release on June 20.
President Murmu to visit UP, attend AIIMS Gorakhpur convocation
President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh starting Monday, PTI reported.
Aamir's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' fails to reach ₹100cr in Week-1
Aamir Khan's latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, has witnessed a steady performance at the box office during its first week.
Aamir Khan screens 'Sitaare Zameen Par' for President Murmu
Aamir Khan recently hosted a special screening of his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The screening was attended by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday.
SC issues Centre notice on petition challenging 1995 Waqf Act
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union and state governments on a writ petition challenging the Waqf Act, 1995.
'Show strong...case': SC defers passing interim order on Waqf Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
President questions SC's direction setting timelines to approve delayed bills
President Droupadi Murmu has written to the Supreme Court over its recent direction, which set a three-month timeline for the president to make a decision on bills reserved to her by the governor.
Droupadi Murmu to visit Sabarimala temple—first president to do so
Droupadi Murmu will become the first sitting Indian President to pray at Kerala's Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Temple.
Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act today
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
R Ashwin, PR Sreejesh honored with Padma Awards: Details here
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin and ex-hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh were conferred with the prestigious Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Farewell! Pope Francis's funeral draws thousands
Pope Francis's funeral service was held on Saturday, a major break from the decades-old tradition of papal burials inside the Vatican.
Chaos in J&K assembly over Waqf Act; MLAs tear copies
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly saw much ruckus on Monday as members of the National Conference (NC) and its allies protested the newly passed Waqf Amendment Bill.
President Murmu signs contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 into law
President Droupadi Murmu has given her approval to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025. Both bills were passed by Parliament after discussions.
Massive protests in Bengal, Ahmedabad, Chennai after Waqf Bill cleared
Protests broke out in Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday after Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Centre rejects Tamil Nadu's plea to exclude state from NEET
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected a bill by Tamil Nadu, which sought an exemption from the National Entrance and Eligibility Test (NEET) for admission to medical courses and instead allow it to use Class XII marks.
'Watershed moment' for socio-economic justice: Modi hails Waqf Bill passage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill as a "watershed moment" in India's quest for socio-economic justice, transparency, and inclusive growth.