Vizianagaram: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged Tribal Universities across the country to play a greater role in improving the livelihoods and overall development of tribal communities. Addressing the first convocation ceremony of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram, the President said the university has a special responsibility to nurture self-confidence, leadership, Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday presented the country’s prestigious Distinguished Service Awards at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards presented included the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) and Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM), honouring personnel of the Armed Forces Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Awards on several eminent personalities during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Ganatantra Mandap of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Among the awardees were acclaimed actor Mammootty, actor Satish Shah, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, playback singer Alka Yagnik, and tennis legend Vijay Amritraj. The Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will jointly launch and inaugurate development projects worth more than ₹47,600 crore in Odisha on Saturday, officials said. President Murmu, who arrived in the state on Friday evening, will join the Prime Minister at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district for the event. The occasion is significant as it Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred seven Kirti Chakras, including two posthumously, on personnel of the armed forces for displaying exceptional courage, outstanding bravery and complete disregard for personal safety in the line of duty. Among the awardees was Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, an Indian Air Force pilot and Gaganyatri, who received the Kirti Read More…
New Delhi: Lao PDR Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday during his first official visit to India. Welcoming the Lao leader, President Murmu highlighted the close civilisational ties between India and Lao PDR, rooted in Buddhism and the Ramayana, and noted that the Read More…
Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to citizens across the country and Indians living abroad on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha. In her message, the President conveyed special wishes to the Muslim community and said the festival symbolises devotion, sacrifice and selflessness. She noted that Eid-Uz-Zuha inspires people to serve humanity, especially those who are underprivileged Read More…
Droupadi Murmu on Monday presented the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards for 2026 during the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present at the ceremony were Narendra Modi, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday received Nikos Christodoulides at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in his honour. Welcoming the Cypriot president and his delegation, Murmu said India and Cyprus share close ties built on trust and goodwill. She noted that bilateral relations have now been elevated to a Strategic Partnership. The president highlighted growing Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday interacted with a group of artisans and weavers from the North Eastern states at Rashtrapati Bhavan and praised them for preserving India’s rich cultural heritage. The artisans and weavers had contributed to crafting invitation kits and showcasing the diverse artistic traditions of the North East during the “At Home” reception Read More…