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The Prime Minister has wished President, Smt Droupadi Murmu a fruitful Presidential tenure. He said that her assumption of office is a watershed moment for India especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. He also said that in her assumption speech, the President emphasised on India’s accomplishments and presented a futuristic vision of the path ahead at a time when India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The Prime Minister tweeted: “The entire nation watched with pride as Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji took oath as the President of India. Her…

Dear fellow citizens, Namaskar! Five years ago, you had reposed immense trust in me, and chose me as the President of India through your elected representatives. As I demit my office at the end of my term, I wish to share a few ideas with you all. Let me begin by expressing my deep gratitude to all fellow citizens and elected representatives. I have been inspired and energised by my interactions with citizens during my visits across the country. Farmers and workers from small villages, teachers shaping young minds, artists…

PM Modi encouraged the BJP-ruled state CMs to take steps towards further boosting the business environment in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a marathon meeting with chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of BJP-ruled states and asked them to ensure saturation-level coverage of welfare schemes and boost the business environment in the country. The meeting, which lasted for over four hours, was attended by chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of 18 states. BJP president JP Nadda was also present. During the meeting, Modi emphasised on…

Droupadi Murmu will take oath as India’s 15th President on Monday. The ceremony of assumption of office will take place in the Central Hall of Parliament. Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana will administer the oath of the office of the President to her. On July 21, the 64-year-old scripted history by becoming the first tribal leader to be elected to the highest constitutional post of the country. She is the youngest – the first President to be born after Independence. She is also the second woman to become…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner for the outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind with members of the Union Cabinet, chief ministers of various states and other dignitaries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hosted a dinner for outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind here with members of the Union Cabinet, chief ministers of various states and other dignitaries attending it. President-elect Droupadi Murmu also attended the farewell dinner for Ram Nath Kovind, whose term ends Monday. Official sources said the dinner had good representation from all parts of the country,…

Droupadi Murmu scripted history on Thursday when she was elected India’s first Adivasi President. Here’s what you need to know about her. Humble, affable, inspiring — this is how those who know her describe India’s President-elect, Droupadi Murmu. The 64-year-old tribal leader from Odisha scripted history on Thursday when she was elected India’s first Adivasi President, defeating the Opposition’s Yashwant Sinha with a lion’s share of votes. Murmu will be the first President to be born after independence and also the youngest to occupy the top post. She is the second woman…

Counting of votes for the Presidential election began today at Parliament House in New Delhi. It is likely to end by evening. Ruling NDA’s Droupadi Murmu and Opposition’s Yashwant Sinha are pitted against each other in the contest, with votes clearly stacked in Murmu’s favour. If elected, Murmu will be the first tribal woman to occupy the top constitutional post in the country. Stay with Indiatoday.in for LIVE updates on the Presidential election results: Droupadi Murmu secures 540 votes, Yashwant Sinha gets 208 votes “Droupadi Murmu has secured 540 votes…

Commonwealth Games 2022: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Birmingham-bound Indian athletes virtually on July 20. PM Modi’s contact is a part of his ongoing efforts to inspire athletes before they compete in important sporting events. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Commonwealth Games-bound athletes virtually on Wednesday to inspire the Indian contingent before they compete in Birmingham Play well with all your strengths, without stress. You must have heard the saying ‘Koi Nahi Hai Takkar mei, Kyun Pade Ho Chakkar Mei’, so play with the same attitude at the…

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind delivered the fourth Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Lecture in New Delhi today (July 19, 2022).   Speaking on the occasion, the President said that as much as Dr Kalam used to lay emphasis on science, he used to give equal importance to spirituality. Creating interest for science among the common people was one of his missions. He carried forward this mission through an organization. But it is also worth noting that he used to meet saints and mystics of all religions and tried…

Elected MPs and MLAs will vote today to elect the 15th President of India. Backed by the BJP, its allies and several non-NDA parties, Droupadi Murmu has the edge over Opposition’s Yashwant Sinha. Nearly 4,800 elected MPs and MLAs will vote today (July 18) to elect the 15th President of India, with NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu having a clear edge over Opposition’s Yashwant Sinha. The polling will take place in Parliament House and state legislative assemblies for which ballot boxes have already reached their destinations. The counting of voteshttps://spoindia.org/if-elected-president-will-ensure-caa-is-not-implemented-says-yashwant-sinha/ will…