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Droupadi Murmu
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August 14, 2026
President Murmu addresses the nation on August 15 eve: Vande Mataram start, calls for development | Key points
President Murmu's Friday address precedes PM Narendra Modi's speech from the Red Fort to mark the country's 80th Independence Day
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April 10, 2026
Why JDU leader Harivansh was nominated for a third term in the Rajya Sabha by President Murmu
Harivansh Narayan Singh has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Draupadi Murmu for a third term, filling the vacancy left by former CJI Rajan Gogoi
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March 08, 2026
WATCH | President Murmu 'insult' row: Mamata Banerjee hits back against PM Modi's speech with 2024 photo
CM Banerjee used the picture to attack PM Modi, blaming the Centre for 'insulting' the president and alleging that the BJP was playing politics in the poll-bound state
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March 08, 2026
‘No water in washroom, garbage on road, protocol violations’: Centre flags serious lapses at President's event in Bengal
The Centre also sought clarification from the state government on the last-minute changes to the event's venue and route arrangements
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March 07, 2026
Was President Murmu insulted in West Bengal? PM Modi says Mamata govt ‘crossed all limits’
Murmu had expressed disappointment over the state government’s “failure” to follow protocol and also questioned the decision to shift the venue of the Santal Conference
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January 25, 2026
Republic Day 2026: President Droupadi Murmu announces gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel
The 70 gallantry awards, which include six posthumous honours, recognise their exceptional courage and sacrifice in service of their country
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January 09, 2026
Merit vs. religion: Doctors' body seeks President Droupadi Murmu's help to reverse NMC decision on Jammu medical college
The NMC's action came after protests from some BJP and Hindu groups, who objected to the majority of admitted students at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence being from the Muslim community
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December 28, 2025
'Combat-ready for any threat': President Murmu's powerful message after INS Vaghsheer sortie
President Droupadi Murmu undertook a historic two-hour sortie aboard the indigenously-built INS Vaghsheer. She is the second Indian president to embark on a submarine journey, following Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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December 24, 2025
After meeting with Rahul, Sonia Gandhi, Unnao rape survivor wants to take her plea for justice to PM Modi, President Murmu
The Unnao rape survivor, after protesting the bail granted to convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar, had an emotional meeting with Congress leaders Rahul and Sonia Gandhi
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December 21, 2025
President Murmu gives assent to new VB-G RAM G bill, officially replacing MGNREGA
President Droupadi Murmu has officially signed the VB-G RAM G Bill into law, replacing the two-decade-old MGNREGA. While the government promotes it as a modern framework for rural prosperity, the opposition has strongly condemned the move
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November 27, 2025
An Army with more women: President Droupadi Murmu bats for inclusive culture
Appreciating the role of the armed forces in the recent military conflict with Pakistan, the President said the success of Operation Sindoor stands as a defining moment in our counter-terror and deterrence strategy
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October 30, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu appoints Justice Surya Kant as next CJI, to assume office on Nov 24
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He will serve as CJI for approximately 15 months
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September 11, 2025
Supreme Court reserves verdict on Governor’s powers to assent bills after 10-day hearing
Several States had argued earlier that the absence of timelines left their legislatures at the mercy of unelected constitutional heads
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September 05, 2025
FACT CHECK: Did Xi Jinping send a 'secret letter' to President Droupadi Murmu in March?
The development comes as PM Narendra Modi met Xi Jinping during the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit
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August 19, 2025
Presidential Reference hearing | 'What’s wrong with consulting the court?': SC deflates maintainability objections
The 5-judge Constitution Bench asserted its advisory role while weighing bill assent timelines for Governors and the President