Droupadi Murmu
President of India since 2022
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Droupadi Murmu is an Indian politician who is serving as the president of India since 2022. She won the 2022 presidential election as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate. She is the first person belonging to a tribal community and also the second woman, after Pratibha Patil, to hold the office. She is also the youngest person to occupy the post and the first president born in independent India.
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What happened on Monday in Rajya Sabha: Blow-by-blow account of the day when Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar quitIn the resignation letter sent to President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar cited health as the reason for his decision. However, it raised more questions. As his secretariate at 4.30..DNA - Published | |
Shock exit: Dhankhar quits as VP on first day of Parl sessionVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar abruptly resigned, citing health reasons, just before completing two years in office. His resignation, submitted to President Droupadi Murmu, took effect immediately...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Swachh Survekshan awards: Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai among cleanest Indian cities - check new entrantsThe government released the annual cleanliness survey. Indore secured the top spot for the eighth consecutive year. Surat and Navi Mumbai followed closely. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Swachh..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SCO Meet: S Jaishankar meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, first since 2020 Galwan clashFollowing the meeting, Jaishankar stated that he apprised Xi Jinping of the recent development of bilateral ties. He also conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi..DNA - Published | |
Odisha 'harassment' case: President Murmu meets student who set herself ablaze, seeks update on conditionIndiaTimes - Published | |
President Droupadi Murmu appoints 3 new governors: Kavinder Gupta in Ladakh; Prof Ghosh, Gajapathi Raju for Haryana and GoaPresident Droupadi Murmu has appointed Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh as the new Governor of Haryana, succeeding Bandaru Dattatreya. Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju takes over as the Governor of Goa, replacing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
26/11 prosecutor, former foreign secretary, 2 others nominated to Rajya SabhaPresident Droupadi Murmu nominated lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, retired diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, RSS worker C Sadanandan Master, and historian Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha, filling vacancies that..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ujjwal Nikam among four nominated to the Rajya SabhaPresident Droupadi Murmu nominated lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, RSS leader C. Sadanandan Master, diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and historian Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Modi lauded..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Meet Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, prosecutor in 26/11 Mumbai attack trial against Ajmal Kasab, nominated to Rajya SabhaFour eminent personalities have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Indian President Droupadi Murmu. These four individuals include, Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, 26/11 prosecutor; Harsh Vardhan Shringla,..DNA - Published | |
BJP accuses Kharge of insulting President Murmu, ex-President Kovind; Congress terms charge 'rubbish'IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP demands apology from Mallikarjun Kharge for ‘objectionable’ remarks against President Droupadi Murmu and Ramnath Kovind; Congress defends statementThe BJP has strongly criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly using derogatory language against President Droupadi Murmu and former President Ram Nath Kovind during a public..IndiaTimes - Published | |
UP: President Murmu inaugurates Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in GorakhpurPresident Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing its role as a modern center for ancient traditions. She lauded the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Axiom-4 mission: President Murmu, PM Modi hail Shubhanshu Shukla to space; ‘It’s a deja vu moment’, says IAFIndiaTimes - Published | 'Operation Sindoor achieved all objectives': Defence minister Rajnath Singh praises armed forces; unveils President Murmu’s bookDefence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed the success of Operation Sindoor in instilling fear among terrorists, achieving its objectives under the Armed Forces' supreme commander. Speaking at Rashtrapati..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Heart-rending disaster': President Droupadi Murmu on Ahmedabad Air India crash | ReactionsFollowing the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his deep sorrow, while Gautam Adani offered condolences for the tragic loss. Numerous leaders, including the..IndiaTimes - Published | President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Awards 2025: Check full list of winners herePresident of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the prestigious Padma Awards to recipients from various walks of life during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in..DNA - Published |
Constitution is supreme, all its wings must work together: CJICJI Bhushan Gavai emphasized the Constitution's supremacy, stating that all three branches—judiciary, executive, and legislature—must collaborate within its framework. His statement follows..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Must unite for legal battle': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to non-BJP states, accuses Centre of plotting against SC's governor verdict with Presidential referenceTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urged non-BJP ruled states to unite against the Centre's alleged attempt to undermine the Supreme Court's verdict regarding the Governor's role. President Murmu sought SC's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jnanpith Award conferred on Gulzar, RambhadracharyaPresident Droupadi Murmu presented the 58th Jnanpith Award to Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and poet-lyricist Gulzar for their contributions to literature. Rambhadracharya, a renowned..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Intend to paralyse non-BJP states': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hits out at Centre after President Murmu questions SC's governor judgementTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has strongly criticized the Centre's Presidential reference regarding governors' powers, deeming it an attempt to undermine the Constitution and paralyze non-BJP state..IndiaTimes - Published |
President Droupadi Murmu asks SC 14 questions on deadline ruling on state Bills, know what these areArticle 201 outlines the President's authority and process for assenting to or withholding assent from Bills, but it does not impose any deadlines or procedures for the exercise of these constitutional..DNA - Published | CJI writes to President Murmu, PM Modi on cash found at Justice Verma's houseCJI Sanjiv Khanna has escalated the cash discovery case linked to Justice Yashwant Verma, writing to President Murmu and PM Modi. This follows a damning report confirming a large sum of cash was found..IndiaTimes - Published |
Who is Justice BR Gavai? 52nd Chief Justice of India set to take oath on May 14Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. He will succeed Justice Sanjiv Khanna. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath on May 14. Justice Gavai's..IndiaTimes - Published | India united, strong due to statute: Justice GavaiJustice B.R. Gavai emphasized the Constitution's pivotal role in maintaining India's unity and stability over the past 75 years, despite challenges. He lauded B.R. Ambedkar's contribution to uplifting..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Serious injustice': Rahul Gandhi urges President Murmu to step in amid Bengal teachers job rowRahul Gandhi has urged President Murmu to intervene in the West Bengal teacher recruitment controversy, following the cancellation of over 25,000 appointments due to irregularities. He highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published | President Murmu arrives in Lisbon for four-day visit to Portugal and SlovakiaPresident Droupadi Murmu's historic four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia aims to deepen diplomatic relations and multifaceted engagement with these countries. The visit commemorates 50 years..IndiaTimes - Published |
Waqf Bill becomes law: President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025IndiaTimes - Published | President has withheld nod to TN bill on NEET-based admissions: StalinA new dispute has arisen over President Droupadi Murmu withholding assent to Tamil Nadu's bill for MBBS admissions based on Class XII marks instead of NEET scores. Chief Minister M K Stalin criticized..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ready to walk tough road to rebuild China ties: Foreign secretary Vikram MisriOn the 75th anniversary of Sino-Indian diplomatic relations, Indian leaders PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu and their Chinese counterparts Xi Jinping and Li Qiang exchanged messages...IndiaTimes - Published | 'May this festival enhance spirit of hope, harmony': PM Modi & President Murmu extend Eid greetingsIndiaTimes - Published |
President Murmu, PM Modi send greetings on Bangladesh's Independence DayPresident Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Bangladesh on their 54th Independence Day, emphasizing the shared history and bilateral partnership. They reiterated..IndiaTimes - Published | New Zealand PM arrives in Delhi for Raisina Dialogue, to meet PM Modi and President MurmuIndiaTimes - Published |
Watch: Video of New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon playing holi goes viralA video of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon celebrating Holi at ISKCON Auckland has resurfaced online. Luxon, set to visit India from March 16-20, aims to enhance trade and investment ties...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will deepen the colours of unity': PM Modi extends Holi wishesPrime Minister Narendra Modi, President Draupadi Murmu, Union home minister Amit Shah, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi extended their Holi greetings, emphasizing themes of unity, harmony, progress, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
President Murmu, PM Modi, Rajnath Singh hail India's victory in Champions TrophyIndia clinched their third ICC Champions Trophy with a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai. Key performances from captain Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, and spinners Varun Chakravarthy..IndiaTimes - Published | Need to change mindset on hiring women, says President Droupadi MurmuIndiaTimes - Published |
'Backbone of our society': President Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi extend Women's Day wishesPresident Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Amit Shah extend their greetings on International Women's Day, highlighting the significant contributions and achievements of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Rediscover forgotten knowledge': President Murmu urges research on India’s scientific legacyIndiaTimes - Published |
Watch: Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad AL Thani receives ceremonial welcome in presence of PM Modi, President Murmu at Rashtrapati BhavanIndiaTimes - Published | Who is Vivek Joshi? Newly appointed election commissionerVivek Joshi, a 1989-batch Haryana-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the election commissioner. The decision, made by a selection committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and including..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meet Poonam Gupta, CRPF officer, who got married at Rashtrapati Bhavan in historic ceremony, watch herePresident Murmu also attended the event, blessing the couple on their special dayDNA - Published | TMC MPs urge President Murmu to expedite tough anti-rape Aparajita BillIndiaTimes - Published |
Expecting 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' from Congress will be huge mistake: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha -Top quotesPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress in his speech at Rajya Sabha, warning that expecting development and inclusion from the party is a mistake. He praised President Draupadi Murmu's..IndiaTimes - Published | UNGA president Philemon Yang to arrive in India today on 4-day visitUNGA president Philemon Yang will visit India for four days at the invitation of external affairs minister S Jaishankar. They will discuss key multilateral and regional issues, and Yang will also meet..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP MPs file Breach of Privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi, Pappu Yadav over 'derogatory' remarks on President Droupadi MurmuBJP MPs have submitted a notice against Sonia Gandhi for allegedly using derogatory remarks about the President of India, asking for disciplinary action. The BJP claimed her comments violated..IndiaTimes - Published | Complaint filed against Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka Gandhi over remarks on President MurmuCongress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra face a complaint over alleged disrespectful remarks about President Droupadi Murmu. The BJP demands an apology, accusing them of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark triggers BJP-Congress slugfest over 'disrespect to President'Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark about President Murmu sparked controversy, with the BJP blaming Congress for disrespecting the President. PM Modi accused Congress of elitism and undermining..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Insult to 10 Crore Tribals': PM Modi criticizes Congress for 'Poor Thing' remark on President Droupadi MurmuPM Modi criticized Congress over Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark on President Droupadi Murmu, calling it an insult to the tribal community.DNA - Published |
'Could hardly speak, poor thing': Sonia Gandhi on President Murmu's address ahead of Budget sessionSonia Gandhi expressed concern over President Droupadi Murmu's apparent fatigue during her Budget session address. President Murmu highlighted India's economic progress, paid tribute to former PM..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Third term govt witnessing work at three times speed of previous ones,' says President Murmu, ahead of budget 2025President Droupadi Murmu addressed Parliament and highlighted the third term of the current administration. She mentioned that the government is working faster and has taken significant decisions. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
