Prime minister's meeting with the President comes days after PM Modi returned from his visit to Japan and China.
Murmu also conveyed deep appreciation to Humpy for sustaining excellence throughout her illustrious career.
All the appointments will take effect from the dates the appointees assume charge of their respective offices, read the press release.
Gulzar is a seven-time recipient of the National Award. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Jnanpith Award to the poet and lyricist Gulzar for his contribution to the Hindi cinema.
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday wrote to the Supreme Court following the verdict that set timelines on governors to decide on Bills cleared by state legislatures.
President Droupadi Murmu to make history by becoming the first Indian President to visit Sabarimala Temple on May 19. Learn about the significance of this visit and the preparations underway for this momentous occasion.
Prayagraj is facing severe food and fuel shortages due to heavy traffic restrictions during Mahakumbh 2025. Essential supplies are running out, and petrol pumps have gone dry as trucks remain stuck outside the city. Pilgrims are stranded for hours, facing hunger and exhaustion. Boat services were halted for 7 hours due to President Droupadi Murmu’s visit, adding to the chaos. Railways have introduced emergency crowd control measures as the number of devotees crosses 43 crore. Watch the full report on the challenges at this historic event!
Addressing the nation on the eve of 76th Republic Day, Murmu said sportspersons have made the nation proud with their winning drive and inspired the next generation to aim higher.
"The 'One Nation One Election' initiative can promote consistency in governance and ensure better management of resources while preventing disruptions caused by frequent election cycles," President Murmu said.
President Droupadi Murmu paid her final tribute to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, honoring his immense contributions to India with full state honors. The solemn ceremony at Nigambodh Ghat reflected the nation's deep gratitude for the late statesman's legacy and leadership.
She was addressing a gathering in Silvassa town of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu after inaugurating a government school at Zanda Chowk and phase-II of development of space beneath Yatri Niwas flyover here
President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan in a ceremony scheduled at 10 am
President Droupadi Murmu received the Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at the ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the ceremony. President Muizzu inspected the guard of honour in the presence of India's president and PM Modi. Muizzu arrived in India on Sunday for a four-day state visit to reset the strained ties with India amid a looming economic crisis in the island nation. Muizzu will hold talks with Modi on Monday after which India is expected to announce pacts in the infrastructure sector to strengthen the bilateral relationship. Muizzu, who will be in India till Thursday, will also visit Mumbai and Bengaluru to attend business events. During his visit, Muizzu will hold discussions with Modi on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest. The current visit by Muizzu to Delhi is his second since he attended Modi's swearing-in ceremony in June. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Monday after ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier in the morning.
Jaipur, Oct 4 President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday the significance of peace and unity has increased amid unrest in certain parts of the world. Addr..
Speaking at the valedictory session of the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary, President Murmu highlighted the significant challenge posed by the longstanding pendency and backlog of cases in the judicial system.
President Murmu, in her I-Day eve speech, also spoke of the ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’, which is observed on August 14 to recall the horrors of partition, and reminded the nation of the “unparalleled human tragedy” that preceded India’s independence.
The government is fully committed to investigating the recent incidents of paper leaks and ensure that the guilty are punished, President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to a joint sitting of Parliament.
Vyjayantimala Bali was presented with the Padma Vibhushan in the field of art for her prominent roles in Tamil and Hindi films and as a Bharatanatyam dancer. The President of India conferrs one of the highest civilian awards in the country in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
Even today, his strong belief in the constitutional system is the foundation of our democracy and good governance, the president said.
Speaking on the occasion, the president said various historical attractions at the Rashtrapati Nilayam, including a 120-feet replica of a historic wooden flagpost, a Jai Hind stepwell, a maze garden, a children's park, and Shiva and Nandi bull sculptures in the rock garden, will give visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the cultural richness of the country.
The proposed common name of the new species is Droupadi's head-shield sea slug, said one of the scientists.
The Raj Bhavan in a statement on Thursday said that the President has withheld assent to the Kerala University Laws (Amendment No.2) Bill 2022, which aims to replace the Governor from the position of Chancellor of Universities.
The President's visit to Campbell Bay holds significance due to its proximity to the Strait of Malacca, one of the most important shipping routes in the world.
Her first address to a joint sitting of the two Houses in the new Parliament building resonated with references to the rapid expansion of the startup ecosystem, nation's AI push, speedy 5G roll-out, as well as the semiconductor sector investments.
The Budget session, consisting of eight sittings is spread over ten days. It is also the last one before the Lok Sabha polls in April-May this year.