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Friday, January 23, 2026
TopicDroupadi Murmu

Topic: Droupadi Murmu

5 days after President Murmu’s directive, Kerala HC notifies Justice Banu’s swearing-in on Dec 19

Centre notified Justice Banu’s transfer from Madras to Kerala HC nearly two months ago. But she did not immediately assume charge and was on earned leave since transfer was approved.

India-Russia warmth on a winter’s day. Glimpses from Rashtrapati Bhavan’s dazzling welcome for Putin

President Murmu and PM Modi welcomed Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan Friday, where Russian President was given a ceremonial welcome and the tri-services guard of honour at the forecourt.

Rare Rs 10,000 notes draw lakhs at Rashtrapati Bhavan gifts e-auction. No takers for shawls & silver

A total of 260 items listed for 2nd edition of e-auction were gifted to last five presidents. As many as 81 items still await first bid. Auction ends on 30 September.

15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots who struck Pakistani terror camps

For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.

Can courts set deadline for President’s assent to bills? SC seeks response from Centre

This was after Centre, through Rashtrapati Bhavan, sought review of SC’s 8 April ruling in which it held that governors cannot sit over bills passed by state legislatures.

26/11 prosecutor, ex-foreign secretary & Kerala poll violence victim: Stories of 4 Rajya Sabha nominees

Ujjwal Nikam, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, C Sadanandan Master & Meenakshi Jain have been nominated by President Droupadi Murmu to RS.

Gulzar and Rambhadracharya honoured with 58th Jnanpith Award

President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, celebrating two remarkable contributors to Indian literature.

First Angolan president to visit India in 38 yrs, Lourenço receives ceremonial welcome

On Saturday, PM Modi & Lourenço held a joint press conference at the Hyderabad House. The two sides signed a number of agreements to shore up cooperation in several areas.

At Visitor’s Conference, Indian academicians make case against ‘high-staking’ of entrance exams

Two-day annual conference was chaired by President Murmu, who is Visitor to central universities & higher education institutions. Education Minister Pradhan was also in attendance.

Amir of Qatar gets a warm welcome from PM, President & ministers. Glimpses from his 2nd visit to India 

During his 2-day visit, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani is set to discuss key bilateral issues with PM Narendra Modi.

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.