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TopicDraupadi Murmu

Topic: Draupadi Murmu

President Murmu hails NIMHANS’ global impact on mental health

During her address, President Murmu highlighted NIMHANS's innovative research, rigorous academic programs, and exceptional patient care as key factors in its success.

BJD targets President Murmu in RS. ‘Daughter of Odisha anguished about RG Kar but silent on Manipur’

Shift in its stance evident since it lost to BJP in Odisha polls, BJD also took a swipe at Modi over his remarks in Lok Sabha on BJP steering clear of horse trading of MPs.

President Droupadi Murmu dissolves the 17th Lok Sabha

On Wednesday, Modi and his Cabinet resigned and was asked by Murmu to continue till the new government was formed.

CP Radhakrishnan replaces Soundararajan as Telangana governor

According to a statement by the President's office, Radhakrishnan will take over the additional responsibilities of Telangana and Puducherry until regular arrangements are made.

University of Mauritius confers honorary degree on President Murmu

In her address, President Murmu announced that the government has approved a special provision under which 7th generation Mauritians of Indian origin will also be eligible for the OCI card.

President Droupadi Murmu to embark on State visit to Mauritius from March 11 to 13

During the visit, the President will hold bilateral talks with President of Mauritius, Prithvirajsing Roopun, and PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and will also jointly inaugurate 14 projects assisted by India.

Former Infosys Foundation chairperson Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha, Modi says ‘testament to Nari Shakti’

She was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2023 and a Padma Shri in 2006 before that. She is married to Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy & is UK PM Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law.

‘Your duty to respond to common people on time’: Murmu to civil servants

Addressing a group of officer trainees at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the president said the feedback of the public is very important for government projects.

President Murmu congratulates Indian women’s blind cricket for win in IBSA World Games

India restricted Australia at 114/8 in the allotted 20 overs and then chased down the revised target of 42, following a weather-induced intervention, in just four overs.

President Murmu expresses concern over student suicides, seeks action from educational institutions

In her inaugural address at the Visitor's Conference, she said it should be an endeavour of heads of institutions, teachers to provide students with a safe and sensitive environment.

On Camera

Assam is wary of digital payments. It’s stalling the growth of MSMEs

Data from a recent survey on MSMEs in Assam shows a paradox. While most MSMEs have adopted digital payment systems, a large share of their customers still prefer to pay in cash.

Crude oil prices to freight rates: How Iran’s chokehold on Strait of Hormuz impacts India

Iran’s parliament has approved potential closure of Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, but country’s top security body is yet to take final call.

From Qatar to Bahrain, mapping US military presence in Middle East as US enters Israel-Iran conflict

US currently maintains 19 facilities across the region, with at least 8 reported to be permanent, across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria & UAE.

India is re-hyphenating itself with Pakistan all over again. It needs a new 3D strategy

China and Pakistan are in a tight strategic alliance. India must deal with them one at a time but be prepared in case they decide to collude.