Draupadi Murmu

The 70th National Film Awards Ceremony 2024 was held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, honoring the outstanding contributions of artists and filmmakers to the Indian film industry. The prestigious event, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, celebrated the achievements of numerous talents who have elevated Indian cinema. This year’s awards recognized exceptional films, performances, and technical excellence across multiple languages and categories, showcasing the diverse and vibrant culture of Indian cinema.

Women's reservation bill gets President's assent

According to a law ministry notification issued on Friday, the president gave her assent on Thursday.

President Droupadi Murmu requested Asha Bhosle to sing a song. She obliged with 2. Watch

President Droupadi Murmu requested Asha Bhosle to sing a few lines from her songs. She chose two.

Opposition leaders to meet President Murmu on Wednesday to discuss Manipur issue

The opposition parties have now sought the President’s intervention in the matter, claiming that the violence in the BJP-ruled northeastern state is continuing unabated.

International community looking towards India for solutions to global challenges: President

Draupadi Murmu suggested that the ultimate aim of all their efforts and activities abroad should be fostering "growth and development in our own country”.

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to meet President Draupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar, PM Modi in Delhi

The first and significant item on his itinerary is a meeting with the Prime Minister where he will discuss all state-related issues.

Prez Oath In Pics | Droupadi Murmu sworn in as India's 15th President

Droupadi Murmu is the second woman President of the country, first-ever tribal woman to hold the highest constitutional post, and the first President to be born in independent India.

In pics | Madam President Draupadi Murmu, the day India made history

Draupadi Murmu, elected as the country's 15th President and the first from a tribal community, will be sworn in on July 25

In Pics | BJP celebrates as Droupadi Murmu wins Presidential election

Coming from a tribal family in the Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, Draupadi Murmu has embraced the country's highest constitutional post.

Presidential Election Result | Early celebration begins at Draupadi Murmu's native village

As counting of votes for the Presidential election is underway, celebrations began at NDA’s Draupadi Murmu’s native village on July 21.

Presidential Election Result | Counting of votes underway to elect 15th President of India

The president in India is chosen by an electoral college that consists of lawmakers in both houses of Parliament and elected members of the legislative assemblies of all states.

Presidential Election Result | Counting begins, Draupadi Murmu set to be India’s first tribal president

Draupadi Murmu has a clear edge over Yashwant Sinha, with several parties outside the NDA fold also backing her. The result will be announced at 4 pm

News highlights of the day: Droupadi Murmu elected new President; ‘India scripts history’, says PM Modi

Presidential Elections 2022 Results Live: Droupadi Murmu becomes the 15th President of India.

Draupadi Murmu — from school teacher to presidential candidate

By choosing a tribal, woman leader as its presidential candidate, the BJP has delivered a masterstroke. This is evident in the fact that political parties outside the BJP-led NDA have extended their support to Draupadi Murmu 

Polling In Pics | PM Modi, chief ministers, and MPs cast their votes in presidential election

Around 4,800 MLAs and MPs will cast their votes till 5 pm for the presidential election. The NDA's presidential candidate is Droupadi Murmu whereas the Opposition candidate is Yashwant Sinha.

Monsoon Session begins today: Here's a list of key bills likely to be tabled in Parliament

The government said on July 17 that as many as 32 bills have been indicated by various departments for presentation in two houses of which 14 are ready.

Vice President of India | Power, process and the significance

Vice President holds the second highest office in India right after the President. The Constitution lays down provisions under Article 63 which mandates the position of a Vice President in the country.

NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu set to get over 60% votes in presidential poll

Though the final list of electors will be notified after the bypolls to three Lok Sabha seats and the Rajya Sabha elections to 16 seats, the NDA has 440 MPs in its favour, while the opposition UPA has around 180 MPs, besides 36 MPs of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) who are expected to support the opposition candidate.

MC Explains: The fascinating air travel of Mr Ballot Box for presidential polls

Who is Mr Ballot Box ? The Election Commission has booked passenger tickets on airlines to send containers of election material to different states for use on polling day and bringing them back.

Presidential Election | Uddhav Thackeray may back NDA’s Draupadi Murmu on demand from MPs

A shift in Shiv Sena votes will not alter the outcome of the Presidential polls since NDA has a numerical advantage after the support its candidate received from Biju Janata Dal and other regional parties. However, Thackeray's decision to back Murmu would be a setback for the Opposition front that has fielded Yashwant Sinha as its candidate for the top constitutional post.

Choosing Draupadi Murmu as its presidential candidate is a masterstroke by the BJP

Fielding Yashwant Sinha against Murmu displays the Opposition’s poverty of thought, laying it open to the charge that the only glue that binds it together is being anti-BJP 

Bypoll Results | BJP’s juggernaut continues. Warning bells for Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, AAP

By winning five of the 10 seats that went to the bypolls, the BJP will be more confident of the upcoming polls

Sudha Murty was asked why she 'dropped out of the presidential race'. Her response

With President Ram Nath Kovind’s tenure ending on Jul 24, the election for the 16th President of India is scheduled to be held on July 18.

Odisha govt starts electrifying NDA presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu's village on war footing

"We have issued an order to the Mayurbhanj section of the company to complete electrification work and ensure power supply to the entire Uparbeda village within 24 hours," a senior official of the TPNODL told PTI.

Nadda seeks opposition leaders' support for Droupadi Murmu's candidature in Presidential poll

Sources said Nadda called up Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, former prime minister and JDS leader H D Devegowda while seeking to build a consensus on Murmu's candidature.