India news: The President unfurls the flag on Republic Day every year as the president is the ceremonial head of the state and the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces. 

Republic Day 2025: Why does the president unfurl the flag on January 26, not the prime minister?

India news: The President said that the Constitution has become a living document as civic virtues have been part of India's moral compass for millennia.

Constitution provides ultimate foundation of our collective identity as Indians, says Murmu in R-Day address

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make a State Visit to India from 14 to 18 January 2025, at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu. Watch this report for more details!

Singapore President Tharman to visit India from January 14-18

In a significant reshuffle, Indian President Droupadi Murmu Tuesday appointed two new governors and reassigned three others, reorganising the leadership in five states. Watch this report for more details!

Indian President Droupadi Murmu Announces New Governors For 5 States

According to a statement released by the President's Secretariat, the new appointments would take effect from the dates the governors would assume charge of their respective offices.



Indian President Droupadi Murmu appoints governors of five states

In a major government reshuffle, Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday (Dec 24) appointed the governors of five states—Odisha, Mizoram, Kerala, Bihar, and Manipur.

Shrimati Droupadi Murmu, President of India, undertook a state visit to three African countries – Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi – from 13 to 19 October 2024. This was the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to these countries on the African continent.

Prioritising Africa, India’s President visits three countries 

President Droupadi Murmu has forwarded a memorandum from Bharatiya Janata Party's MLAs to the Ministry of Home Affairs, demanding the dismissal of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is currently imprisoned, which is causing delay in administrative work.

Aam Aadmi Party rages as President forwards BJP's demand to 'dismiss' Delhi govt

One of the six Israeli hostages found dead in the Gaza Strip on Sunday (Sept 1) was an Israeli-American. According to the Joe Biden administration, the hostage was identified as 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

Top 10 world news: Who was US-Israeli hostage Goldberg-Polin?; Murmu speaks about Indian judiciary, & more

President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that the pendency and backlog of cases is a "big challenge" before the judiciary, further highlighting the need to bring a change to the serious cases remaining pending in the courts.

'Pendency of cases a big challenge': President Murmu says people 'feel judiciary lacks sensitivity'

India's President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Wednesday (August 14) on the eve of the 78th Independence Day. "Modi government has taken numerous initiatives for the welfare of SC, ST, and marginalised sections.

President Murmu recalls horrors of partition, says social justice top priority of Modi government

Indian President Droupadi Murmu, on Thursday (Jul 25), changed the name of two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House) - ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ to ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's 'Durbar Hall' and 'Ashok Hall' renamed as Ganatantra Mandap, Ashok Mandap

The opposition on Thursday (June 27) criticised President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint session of both Houses of Parliament stating that it did not highlight major issues including inflation, poverty, and unemployment and rather focused on highlighting the Modi government's achievements.

Opposition criticises President Droupadi Murmu's address to Parliament

Indian President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament. It was the first presidential address after the formation of the Third National Democratic Alliance government.

India's president inaugurates newly elected parliament; assures historic steps in next budget

After the NDA alliance seized a third term in power, Indian President Droupadi Murmu hosted a dinner on Wednesday (June 5) at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the outgoing council of ministers.

President Droupadi Murmu hosts dinner for outgoing Council of Ministers

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the launch of India’s first gene therapy is a major breakthrough in our battle against cancer.

India's Cancer treatment breakthrough | India makes a mark on global map

Indian President Droupadi Murmu launches first homegrown gene therapy for cancer

Indian President Droupadi Murmu launches gene therapy for cancer

Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (Apr 4) launched the country's first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu launches nation's first home-grown gene therapy for cancer

Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday (Mar 30) conferred the Bharat Ratna to five eminent personalities- former prime ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former deputy prime minister LK Advani, eminent agricultural scientist and architect of Green Revolution MS Swaminathan, and former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu confers Bharat Ratna to two former PMs, BJP veteran Advani, and others

On International Women's Day, Indian President Droupadi Murmu nominated author and philanthropist Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. Reacting to her nomination, Murthy said she is happy that she is getting a bigger platform to work for the poor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Murthy and termed the announcement a “powerful testament” to India’s “Nari Shakti.”

Gravitas | Indian President Nominates Sudha Murty, Rishi Sunak's Mother-in-Law, to Parliament

The Indian president travelled in metro in the capital city on Wednesday. President Murmu interacted with school students during the metro ride in New Delhi.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu takes metro ride in Delhi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the Motion of Thanks to the President Droupadi Murmu in Lok Sabha. He launched an attack at Opposition and the INDIA bloc in his last Parliament speech.

PM Modi's Parliament speech: 'India will become third largest economy, this is Modi's guarantee'

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Republic Day 2025: Why does the president unfurl the flag on January 26, not the prime minister?

Constitution provides ultimate foundation of our collective identity as Indians, says Murmu in R-Day address

Singapore President Tharman to visit India from January 14-18

Indian President Droupadi Murmu Announces New Governors For 5 States

Indian President Droupadi Murmu Announces New Governors For 5 States

Indian President Droupadi Murmu appoints governors of five states

Indian President Droupadi Murmu appoints governors of five states

Prioritising Africa, India’s President visits three countries

Aam Aadmi Party rages as President forwards BJP's demand to 'dismiss' Delhi govt

Top 10 world news: Who was US-Israeli hostage Goldberg-Polin?; Murmu speaks about Indian judiciary, & more

'Pendency of cases a big challenge': President Murmu says people 'feel judiciary lacks sensitivity'

President Murmu recalls horrors of partition, says social justice top priority of Modi government

Rashtrapati Bhavan's 'Durbar Hall' and 'Ashok Hall' renamed as Ganatantra Mandap, Ashok Mandap

Opposition criticises President Droupadi Murmu's address to Parliament

India's president inaugurates newly elected parliament; assures historic steps in next budget

President Droupadi Murmu hosts dinner for outgoing Council of Ministers

India's Cancer treatment breakthrough | India makes a mark on global map

Indian President Droupadi Murmu launches first homegrown gene therapy for cancer

Indian President Droupadi Murmu launches gene therapy for cancer

Indian President Droupadi Murmu launches nation's first home-grown gene therapy for cancer

Indian President Droupadi Murmu confers Bharat Ratna to two former PMs, BJP veteran Advani, and others

Gravitas | Indian President Nominates Sudha Murty, Rishi Sunak's Mother-in-Law, to Parliament

Indian President Droupadi Murmu takes metro ride in Delhi

PM Modi's Parliament speech: 'India will become third largest economy, this is Modi's guarantee'