Droupadi Murmu
- India
Insulting, sexist: NCW, 12 state commissions on minister’s ‘rashtrapatni’ comment
New Delhi: The National Commission for Women and 12 state commissions for women on Thursday criticised Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for calling President Droupadi Murmu ‘rashtrapatni’ and said the remark is…
- India
BJP demands Sonia’s apology, accuses Congress of ‘demeaning’ President Murmu
New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday accused the Congress of “demeaning” President Droupadi Murmu and demanded its apology after its leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury called her “Rashtrapatni”. Union minister Smriti Irani said…
- World
World leaders congratulate India’s new President Murmu
Beijing/Moscow: Several world leaders, including presidents of China, Russia, Sri Lanka and Nepal, have congratulated India’s new president Droupadi Murmu who assumed office on Monday and expressed their desire to work with…
- India
Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s youngest President at 64
New Delhi: Droupadi Murmu, aged 64 years, became the youngest president of India on Monday. Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana administered the oath of office to her in the Central Hall…
- India
Poor Indians can not just dream but also fulfil goals: President Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said her election to the top constitutional post proves that in India, the poor can not only dream but also fulfill those aspirations. In her address…
- India
Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India
New Delhi: Droupadi Murmu on Monday took oath as the 15th President of India. Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana administered the oath of office to Murmu in the Central Hall of…
- India
Droupadi Murmu to take oath as 15th President of India today
New Delhi: President-elect Droupadi Murmu, who hails from the tribal community, will take oath as the 15th President of India on Monday. The ceremony of the assumption of office will take place…
- India
Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind to address the nation today
New Delhi: Outgoing President of India Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation on Sunday on the eve of demitting office, the President’s Secretariat informed. The address will be broadcast from 19:00…
- India
Droupadi Murmu to take oath as India’s 15th President on July 25
New Delhi: President-elect Droupadi Murmu will be sworn in as India’s 15th President on July 25 in the Central Hall of Parliament. Chief Justice of India NV Ramana will administer her the…
- Kerala
Lone vote for Murmu from Kerala kicks off debate; BJP expected more
Thiruvananthapuram: The BJP may lack elected MPs and MLAs from Kerala but the party’s state unit is on cloud nine over NDA’s Droupadi Murmu possibly receiving one vote in the just concluded…
- India
Droupadi Murmu will be outstanding President: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that Droupadi Murmu will make an “outstanding” President and said India has scripted history with a daughter from a tribal community being…
- India
Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s 15th President
National Democratic Alliance’s candidate Droupadi Murmu is elected as India’s 15th President on Thursday, beating Opposition’s candidate Yashwant Sinha. Murmu is the first person from the tribal community and the second woman…
- India
Could have garnered more votes in support of Yashwant Sinha: Mamata
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress chief and the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed that had she wished she could have garnered more votes in support of the opposition Presidential candidate…
- India
India to get its 15th President today
New Delhi: The counting of votes to elect India’s 15th President will take place on Thursday. The counting will begin at Parliament House at 11 am. The voting took place on July…
- India
Punjab: Akali Dal legislator boycotts presidential poll
Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) legislator Manpreet Singh Ayali on Monday boycotted the presidential poll, saying issues related to Punjab remained unresolved. In a video message, Ayali said he is boycotting the…