New Delhi: Prince Rahim Aga Khan V met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday during his first official visit to India since assuming the position of Aga Khan. Welcoming him to India, President Murmu conveyed her condolences on the passing of his father, the late Aga Khan IV. She said India holds Aga Read More…
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President Murmu Greets Teachers on Eve of Teachers’ Day
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended her greetings to teachers across the country on the eve of Teachers’ Day and paid tribute to former President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. In her message, Murmu recalled Radhakrishnan as a distinguished author, philosopher and an extraordinary teacher. Teachers’ Day is observed every year to commemorate his birth Read More…
President Murmu extends Janmashtami greetings, calls for inclusive and developed India
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings and best wishes to people across India and abroad on the occasion of Janmashtami, and called upon citizens to follow the ideals and teachings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna. In her message issued on the eve of Janmashtami, the President said the life and teachings of Bhagwan Shri Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu Extends Onam Greetings
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings to the people of Kerala and Malayalis living in India and abroad on the eve of Onam. In her message, the President described Onam as a festival of gratitude to nature for the arrival of the new harvest and a celebration of Kerala’s rich culture and spirit Read More…
President Murmu Pays Tribute to Former President Shankar Dayal Sharma
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday paid floral tributes to former President Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Murmu paid homage to the former President and remembered his contributions to the nation on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
Kerala Set to Officially Become Keralam After Presidential Assent
New Delhi: Kerala is set to officially be known as Keralam after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. The presidential approval completes the parliamentary process and turns the legislation into law. The Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha on August 11 and subsequently passed by the Read More…
President Murmu Extends Independence Day Greetings, Calls for Building ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047
New Delhi: On the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings to citizens and called for collective efforts to build a developed India by 2047, the centenary year of Independence. In her Independence Day eve address, the President said the Tricolour symbolises India’s freedom and paid tribute to freedom fighters who helped Read More…
President Murmu Presents Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025 to eminent artists in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, the President said the honoured artists collectively represent India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. She highlighted the importance of preserving folk and tribal art forms, many of Read More…
President Murmu Pays Tribute to Former President V.V. Giri on Birth Anniversary
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to former President of India V.V. Giri on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. President Murmu paid her respects to the former President and remembered his contribution to the nation.
President Murmu Confers National Handloom Award on Two J-K Kani Weavers
Srinagar: President Droupadi Murmu has conferred the National Handloom Award on two master weavers from Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir in recognition of their contribution to the traditional art of Kani weaving. Kani weaving is an ancient and highly intricate handloom tapestry technique from Kashmir. Artisans use small wooden spools, known as kanis, to Read More…