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Droupadi Murmu: News

PM Modi to host Vietnamese president from May 5-7

Vietnamese President To Lam, also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will visit India from May 5 to 7.

20 Apr 2026
Mahatma Gandhi

India-South Korea ties: President Lee's visit 'turning point'

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said that an upcoming summit with India could be a "turning point" in bilateral ties.

19 Apr 2026
Mamata Banerjee

'Maha jungle raj': Modi targets TMC over Women's Reservation Bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of blocking the Women's Reservation Bill, which sought to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies.

17 Apr 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman

Harivansh Singh elected unopposed as Rajya Sabha deputy chairman 

Harivansh Narayan Singh has been elected unopposed as Rajya Sabha deputy chairman for a third term after no opposition nominations were filed.

16 Apr 2026
Canada

South Korean president to visit India from April 19-21

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will be visiting India from April 19 to 21. The visit is at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be his first trip to the country.

14 Apr 2026
Kerala

Government proposes expanding Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats

The central government has proposed a major expansion of the Lok Sabha, increasing its strength from 543 to 850 seats.

Budget 2.0 resumes: Speaker's removal motion, Iran war in focus 

The second half of the Budget Session will resume on Monday.

09 Mar 2026
Darjeeling

Odisha CM slams Bengal over shifting Santhal conclave venue

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed his dismay over the shifting of the International Santhal Conclave venue in West Bengal.

Mamata slams Modi, shares photo of seated PM, standing President

A political row has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal.

08 Mar 2026
Darjeeling

'Dirty politics, arrogance will shatter Trinamool': Modi slams President's 'insult'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of "dirty politics" and arrogance after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee allegedly boycotted a Santhal community event attended by President Droupadi Murmu.

08 Mar 2026
Mamata Banerjee

Mamata hits back at President Murmu, alleges BJP-scripted protocol ambush

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has responded to President Droupadi Murmu's complaints about her treatment during a recent visit to the state.

Modi slams TMC for 'shameful' insult to President Murmu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal for disrespecting President Droupadi Murmu during her recent visit.

06 Mar 2026
West Bengal

9 states get new governors in one night; who're they 

President Droupadi Murmu late Thursday night announced a major reshuffle of governors across several states and Union Territories. The changes come ahead of the assembly elections in several states, including West Bengal, Assam and Tamil Nadu.

07 Feb 2026
Meghalaya

Meghalaya coal mine blast: Death toll rises to 27

The death toll from a coal mine explosion in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills has risen to 27.

05 Feb 2026
Mallikarjun Kharge

Lok Sabha passes President's Motion of Thanks without PM's response 

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Motion of Thanks on the President's address without Prime Minister Narendra Modi's customary reply. This is the first time since 2004 that such a thing has happened.

Yumnam Khemchand Singh takes oath as new Manipur CM 

Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a 62-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, on Wednesday took oath as the new Chief Minister of Manipur.

04 Feb 2026
Manipur

President's rule revoked in Manipur

President Droupadi Murmu has revoked the President's Rule in Manipur, paving the way for a new government.

01 Feb 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces new scheme for Buddhist circuit

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a new scheme to develop a Buddhist circuit in the northeastern region of India.

01 Feb 2026
Kiren Rijiju

'Will be historic': Rijiju as Union Cabinet approves Budget 2026-2027 

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha at 11:00am on Saturday.

01 Feb 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman

'Dahi-cheeni' before Budget: President's gesture for FM and its significance

Ahead of the Union Budget presentation, President Droupadi Murmu performed a customary ritual by offering dahi-cheeni (curd and sugar) to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

01 Feb 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister meets President ahead of Budget session

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu today, in a customary pre-Budget presentation meeting.

26 Jan 2026
Narendra Modi

'Successful India makes world stable': EU chief on Republic Day 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday attended the 77th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. She was the chief guest along with President of the European Council Antonio Costa.

26 Jan 2026
China

'Good neighbors, friends': Xi Jinping's Republic Day message for India

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended warm wishes to India on its 77th Republic Day.

26 Jan 2026
Delhi Police

Republic Day parade begins; India's military might on display 

India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day on Monday with grand celebrations across the country.

26 Jan 2026
Indian Army

Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies to feature at Republic Day parade

The 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi will showcase India's military might and its unique partnership with animals.

26 Jan 2026
Narendra Modi

Modi greets nation on Republic Day, calls for 'Viksit Bharat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the nation on the 77th Republic Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to a "Viksit Bharat."

26 Jan 2026
Indian Navy

Republic Day parade to celebrate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'

India is all set to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on Monday, with President Droupadi Murmu leading the celebrations at Kartavya Path.

25 Jan 2026
Republic Day

President Murmu's Republic Day eve address: Full text

President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings of the 77th Republic Day to the nation during her address to the nation on Sunday.

25 Jan 2026
Indian Air Force

Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime military medal

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain in the Indian Air Force, has been awarded the Ashoka Chakra. The award is India's highest peacetime military decoration.

25 Jan 2026
Mammootty

Dharmendra, Mammootty, Alka Yagnik among Padma awardees 2026

On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed the list of Padma awardees for this year.

15 Jan 2026
Assam

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Republic Day invites celebrate Northeast craftsmanship

President Droupadi Murmu's "At Home" reception for India's Republic Day on January 26, 2026, comes with a unique touch.

01 Jan 2026
Delhi

PM Modi, President Murmu extend New Year greetings

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their New Year greetings to the nation. Both leaders wished for a prosperous and happy 2026.

26 Dec 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi awarded with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar: Details 

Bihar's cricketing sensation, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has been awarded the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) in New Delhi.

21 Dec 2025
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to VB-G RAM G Bill

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025. The new law replaces the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005.

14 Dec 2025
Bombay High Court

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.

12 Dec 2025
Ghulam Nabi Azad

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.

07 Dec 2025
Goa

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.

06 Dec 2025
Mallikarjun Kharge

'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.

05 Dec 2025
Narendra Modi

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.

05 Dec 2025
Mahatma Gandhi

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.

05 Dec 2025
Narendra Modi

'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.

05 Dec 2025
Mahatma Gandhi

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.

05 Dec 2025
Delhi Traffic Police

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.