New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his contribution to governance and inclusive development. In a post on X, the President said that during his 25 years in public office as chief minister and prime minister, Modi had established new benchmarks in good governance and given Read More…
Bhubaneswar: People across western Odisha celebrated Nuakhai, a major agrarian festival, on Tuesday with traditional fervour, offering the season’s first harvest to presiding deities and seeking blessings from elders. The festival was observed widely in Sambalpur, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Nabarangpur, Deogarh and Sundargarh districts. Celebrations were also held in parts of Boudh and Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on winning the T20 Asia Cup, praising the players for making the country proud. In a post on X, Murmu said the team was a great source of inspiration for the youth, especially girls, and expressed confidence that they would achieve many Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended her greetings and best wishes to Indians in the country and abroad on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. In her message, the President said Lord Ganesha symbolises wisdom, prosperity and auspicious beginnings. She noted that the festival brings energy, knowledge and positivity into people’s lives and inspires Read More…
New Delhi: President of India Droupadi Murmu on Saturday met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his first visit to India. Welcoming President Pezeshkian, Murmu expressed appreciation for the support extended by Iran during India’s BRICS presidency. The two leaders discussed the longstanding ties of friendship between India and Iran, including their strong Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.