New Delhi: Reaffirming the Centre’s focus on inclusive growth, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the Union government is firmly committed to ensuring social justice, highlighting that nearly 25 crore (250 million) Indians have been lifted out of poverty in the last decade. Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, she noted that around 95 crore Read More…
New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament begins today with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, setting the tone for weeks of intense political and legislative activity. No other business is scheduled in Parliament today. The session will be held in two phases, running from Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that India is firmly on course to emerge as the world’s third-largest economy, even as the global landscape remains marked by uncertainty and economic challenges. Addressing the nation, the President highlighted India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, resilient growth, and structural reforms as key drivers behind the country’s steady Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has returned the Madras University Amendment Bill, which was passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly to grant the state government the authority to appoint the Vice-Chancellor. The move, made nearly three years after the Bill was passed, is being seen as a major setback for the MK Stalin-led Tamil Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Manipur today for a two-day visit — her first trip to the state since assuming office. President Murmu will be welcomed with a Guard of Honour upon her arrival, and security has been significantly tightened across Imphal in view of the high-profile visit. Ahead of her arrival, Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Thiruvananthapuram to attend the spectacular Navy Day celebrations at Shankhumukham Beach. President was warmly received at the airport by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. For the first time ever, Thiruvananthapuram is hosting Navy Day festivities, featuring a powerful maritime showcase this evening. Over 40 naval Read More…
Kerala is set to welcome President Droupadi Murmu on December 3 as she arrives in Thiruvananthapuram to grace the Navy Day celebrations. Touching down at the capital’s international airport at 4:20 PM, the President will receive a ceremonial Guard of Honour, marking the beginning of her brief but significant visit. As the chief guest of Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu is set to create history by becoming the first President of India to address the Odisha Legislative Assembly, marking a momentous occasion in the State’s political history. Her visit carries added emotional significance, as she will also step into the very chamber where she once sat as a Minister in the Odisha Read More…
Marking Constitution Day at the historic Central Hall of the old Parliament—now called Samvidhan Sadan—President Droupadi Murmu said the Indian Constitution stands as a powerful guide for the nation to shed its colonial mindset and embrace a modern, nationalistic vision. In her address, President Murmu said India is now showcasing “a new model of development Read More…
Ambala: In a historic and symbolic moment at the Ambala Air Force Station on 29 October 2025, President Droupadi Murmu took to the skies in a Rafale fighter jet, marking a proud milestone in India’s defence history. Standing beside her after the sortie was Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, the nation’s only woman Rafale pilot — Read More…