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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicDroupadi Murmu

Topic: Droupadi Murmu

‘I was kept in dark,’ says Congress MP Adhir Chowdhury, writes to President over CIC selection

Chowdhury has alleged that his plea for changing meeting time of selection committee, headed by PM Modi, was not heeded, and that he was not even informed about the decisions taken.

‘Continues to illuminate our path’ — PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Besides the President and the Prime Minister, Union Cabinet ministers and foreign diplomats too made a beeline for Rajghat Monday morning to pay their respects to the ‘father of the nation’.

Women’s Reservation Bill gets President Droupadi Murmu’s nod, becomes law

The Bill was passed in both Houses of Parliament in September with overwhelming support from all parties.

President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate NHRI conference on 20 September

The biennial conference aims to provide an opportunity for sharing good practices to support communities to respond to human rights impacted by climate change.

‘President Murmu not invited…best example of caste discrimination,’ says Udhayanidhi Stalin

The DMK leader & Tamil Nadu minister is at the cross hairs of the right wing after equating Sanatana with coronavirus, malaria and dengue.

‘Major achievement for humankind,’ says President Murmu as India leaps to moon’s south pole

Murmu congratulated space agency ISRO and everybody involved in this mission and wished them greater accomplishments ahead.

77th Independence Day: President Murmu urges to maintain spirit of harmony, prioritise deprived

President also called for urgent attention of scientists, policymakers towards climate change & global warming which is resulting in frequent floods of drought situations.

Over 250 retired judges & officials write to President, seek action against ‘traitors’ NewsClick

This follows a New York Times report alleging that NewsClick received funding from a China-linked American millionaire Neville Roy Singham. The news portal's X account has been suspended.

How Droupadi Murmu became the ‘people’s Governor’ in Jharkhand

In 'Madam President', Sandeep Sahu shows why Droupadi Murmu was an exceptional governor.

President Murmu & PM Modi welcome Cambodian king as India marks milestone with kingdom

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni is on his maiden state visit to India. It marks the culmination of celebrations for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India & Cambodia.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.