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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad. The festival, open from November 22–30, highlights Western India’s folk culture through handicrafts, music, dance, literature, and cuisine. Entry is free, with online and on-spot booking available

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple, accompanied by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and officials. She received traditional honours, including Sesha Vastram and Veda Ashirvachanam, following visits to Sri Varaha Swamy and Sri Padmavathi temples

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions across major junctions in Secunderabad, Begumpet, and Trimulgherry on November 21 and 22 due to President Droupadi Murmu’s visit. Diversions will be enforced during specific time slots, affecting key routes including CTO, Rasoolpura, Punjagutta, and Raj Bhavan.

President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Hyderabad in December for her week-long winter southern sojourn at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, Secunderabad. The Telangana government has received a tentative schedule from Rashtrapati Bhavan confirming the visit.

The Winter session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to 19, with 15 sittings. The opposition has slammed the government for an “unusually delayed” and “truncated” session, saying it reflects a reluctance to face Parliament amid key national issues

President Droupadi Murmu flew a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station, receiving a ceremonial welcome. The sortie follows her earlier Sukhoi-30 MKI flight, highlighting the IAF’s capabilities and Rafale jets’ role in recent anti-terror operations

Girl students from rural Madhya Pradesh, part of Space Kidz India's *Mission ShakthiSAT*, met President Droupadi Murmu. The global all-girls space mission aims to launch a satellite to Low Earth Orbit in December and to the Moon next year 

At the 71st National Film Awards in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu emphasised cinema’s transformative power beyond entertainment, calling it a tool to awaken societal consciousness and nurture sensitivity among citizens. She praised the growing diversity in Indian cinema and the emergence of women-centric narratives tackling social taboos and patriarchy.

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious National Film Awards in New Delhi, celebrating cinematic excellence across genres. Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Vikrant Massey received acting honours, while Mohanlal was lauded with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his illustrious career.

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He won the election by 152 votes, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned due to health reasons. Top leaders attended the ceremony

India has enacted the Online Gaming Law 2025, banning Online Money Games while recognising esports as a legitimate sport. The move forces major firms like Dream11 and MPL to halt money-based operations, reshaping the digital gaming industry’s future in India.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Congress would implement 42-percent reservations for backward classes after winning the next Parliamentary elections and Rahul Gandhi becoming Prime Minister. He emphasised Congress's commitment to both legal and political routes to enforce the reservation policy.

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has accused the BJP-led Centre of blocking Presidential assent to the BC Reservation Bills. During a protest in Delhi, he warned that Congress would escalate its agitation if the delay continues, calling it anti-BC

In a sudden move, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he was stepping down with immediate effect

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha for their distinguished contributions in law, social service, diplomacy, and academia, under Article 80 of the Indian Constitution

Syed Nayeemuddin, former India football captain, calls for recognition of football greats at major events like the Durand Cup, criticizing the lack of acknowledgment for their contributions to the sport

President Droupadi Murmu flagged off the Durand Cup trophies marking the start of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup. The prestigious tournament begins on July 23, with trophies touring five states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Bhadrachalam’s Srirama SHG in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for their millet biscuit venture, ‘Bhadradri Millet Magic’. The recognition has elevated the group’s profile and opened up new opportunities for branding and expansion with CSR support

Amid the raging debate over the implications of the over-centralisation of powers, the Presidential Reference has raised significant questions, both constitutional and political

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that nobody can claim right over government land and it is legally empowered to reclaim properties which are declared waqf by using the waqf by user principle