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President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted the handloom sector’s potential to generate employment and drive inclusive development. She said around 35 lakh people, including over 25 lakh women, are engaged in the sector and called for expanding global markets through e-commerce

President Droupadi Murmu highlighted strong India-Uzbekistan ties and identified rare earth minerals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and information technology as key areas for expanding cooperation during talks with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu began a three-day visit to Odisha on Monday, during which she will attend programmes in Cuttack and Ganjam. Extensive security arrangements, including no-flying zones and special train protocols, have been put in place for the visit

President Droupadi Murmu approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026, mandating fast-track courts, stricter penalties and time-bound investigations for paper leak cases, with imprisonment up to 10 years and fines reaching Rs 10 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. The President's Office shared photographs of the meeting, which took place days after Murmu returned from her week-long visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania

President Droupadi Murmu said Bastar is witnessing a transformation as people move away from violence towards education, employment and development. She highlighted improved infrastructure, revived schools and the growing role of tribal youth in nation-building while preserving cultural heritage

Droupadi Murmu arrived in Romania on the final leg of her three-nation European tour, marking the first visit by an Indian president in over three decades. The visit focuses on strengthening cooperation in trade, tourism, technology and other strategic sectors

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Bucharest on Thursday for the final leg of her three-nation State Visit. She will hold talks with Romania's top leadership, address the India-Romania Business Forum and engage with the Indian community to deepen bilateral cooperation.

The Resident Doctors' Association of Safdarjung Hospital urged President Droupadi Murmu to protect patient rights, citing reports that Sonam Wangchuk was denied Leave Against Medical Advice. It sought an independent inquiry, safeguards for hospital autonomy and adherence to constitutional and medical ethics

President Droupadi Murmu and Moldovan President Maia Sandu agreed to strengthen trade, investment and cooperation in sectors including AI, healthcare and renewable energy. Murmu's historic visit, the first by an Indian President to Moldova, aims to deepen bilateral ties

President Droupadi Murmu will undertake state visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19-25 to deepen bilateral ties and expand India's engagement with eastern Europe. The tour includes first-ever presidential visits to Moldova and North Macedonia and the first Romania visit in over three decades

Vietnam's top leadership has conveyed condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a tourist boat accident claimed 15 Indian lives. Authorities are continuing rescue operations, investigating the cause, providing compensation and coordinating the repatriation of the deceased.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13 after President Droupadi Murmu approved the government's recommendation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the session will focus on debates, discussions and decisions on national issues

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) to Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney, Commandant of MCEME and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME, during the Defence Investiture Ceremony – Phase II at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 29.

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 65 Padma awards at the second civil investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring eminent personalities across diverse fields. Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, cricketer Rohit Sharma, playback singer Alka Yagnik, and actor Satish Shah (posthumously) were among the recipients.

Dr. Kumarasamy Thangaraj, a leading geneticist at CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad, has been conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu. Over three decades, his pioneering research has traced the ancestry and migrations of Indian populations, while also steering the Genome India initiative.

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II on June 23 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Among the 65 awardees are former Union Minister Shibu Soren (posthumous), tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik.

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at tribal sacred sites in Pahadpur, Odisha. The leaders visited Jaheras and Gosani Peeth, planted saplings, paid tributes, and interacted with students during the culturally significant visit

President Droupadi Murmu extended Telangana Statehood Day greetings, praising the state's rich cultural heritage, hardworking people, and achievements in innovation and development. She wished continued progress, prosperity, and well-being for Telangana, which was formed from Andhra Pradesh in 2014

Dr P Vijay Anand Reddy, Director of Apollo Cancer Centres and Founder of the CURE Foundation, received the Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony in New Delhi for his significant contributions to cancer care and oncology.