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Friday, March 13, 2026
TopicDroupadi Murmu

Topic: Droupadi Murmu

President Murmu should have followed precedent instead of going public about Mamata Banerjee

We must condemn any disrespect toward our President, but the incident involving Droupadi Murmu and Mamata Banerjee raises many questions, some of them uncomfortable.

India’s Op Sindoor proved strength can be used responsibly; govt sent out strong message—President Murmu

Prez also urges MPs cutting across political spectrum for a civil discussion in Parliament to work towards a stronger democracy & India's development in pursuit of a Viksit Bharat

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.

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

A war in the Gulf, a crisis in Gujarat’s Morbi: India’s ceramics capital counts the cost

Morbi makes 80-90% of India’s ceramic exports. The West Asia conflict has cut its propane supply, shutting 200 factories and threatening 400 more—along with 9 lakh livelihoods.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.