UN Secretary General Guterres calls on President Murmu

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. According to the President’s Secretariat, the UN Secretary General appreciated India’s leadership role in convening the successful AI Impact Summit, and its longstanding […]
President Murmu to embark on 6-day visit to Odisha, Chhattisgarh

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a six-day visit to Odisha and Chhattisgarh from February 2 to 7, 2026, focusing on education, tribal welfare, cultural promotion, and developmental initiatives in tribal-dominated regions, a press communique has said. The President is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar on the evening of February 2, […]
India rightfully occupies place among leading world powers: Putin’s R-Day greetings

Moscow, Jan 27 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin sent heartfelt greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India’s 77th Republic Day, underscoring India’s esteemed position among the leading world powers and its considerable standing in the international arena. “The achievements of your country in the social, economic, scientific and technical fields […]
India-Italy ties set on path of rapid expansion: Italian President

Rome, Jan 27 (IANS) Italian President Sergio Matarella on Tuesday extended Republic Day wishes to President Droupadi Murmu, noting that ties between both nations continue to expand rapidly. Matarella stressed that India and Italy share fundamental values like democracy and respect for the rule of law, as well as pursue multiple converging interests, including protection […]
Young people should use technical knowledge for human welfare: Prez Murmu at NIT Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, Dec 29 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday urged students to make their technical knowledge a tool for human welfare and inclusive nation-building while addressing the 15th convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, as the chief guest. She said a convocation ceremony is not merely a celebration of academic success […]
President Droupadi Murmu releases Constitution in Santhali

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language during an event at Rashtrapati Bhavan, expressing the hope that this initiative will enable tribal communities to read and comprehend the statute in their native language. Addressing the gathering, the President said that it is a […]
President Murmu returns to Delhi after winter sojourn in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Dec 22 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu returned to Delhi on Monday after a five-day winter sojourn here. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy and others saw her off at Air Force Station, Hakeempet. Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, Director General of […]
Prez Murmu asks Public Service Commission to give priority to honesty of candidates

Hyderabad, Dec 19 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday asked the Public Service Commissions to give the highest priority to honesty and integrity of the candidates they recruit. Inaugurating the national conference for the Chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions, being organised by the Telangana Public Service Commission, she stated that honesty and integrity are […]
Celebrated artisan Mohammad Dilshad: ‘Govt schemes helped us reach international buyers’

Saharanpur, Dec 13 (IANS) Saharanpur, long known as the hub of exquisite wood carving in India, is today witnessing its traditional craft gain global admiration. One of the strongest voices of this transformation is Mohammad Dilshad, a master artisan from Saharanpur, who was recently honoured with the Shilp Guru Award–2024 by President Droupadi Murmu. Dilshad […]
People of Manipur govt’s top priority: President Murmu

Imphal, Dec 11 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that the government of India stands firmly with every affected family in Manipur and that addressing the concerns of the people is the government’s highest priority. Addressing a civic reception hosted in her honour by the Manipur government at the City Convention Centre, the President […]