President Droupadi Murmu Lauds India’s Global Chess Domination: ‘A 19-Year-Old Girl…’

President Droupadi Murmu Lauds India’s Global Chess Domination: ‘A 19-Year-Old Girl…’

Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 20:14 is President Droupadi Murmu praised India’s chess dominance, highlighting young prodigies like D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh. Droupadi Murmu (left) and Divya Deshmukh (PTI Photo) President Droupadi Murmu praised India’s global chess dominance in her national address on Thursday, highlighting the country’s impending “transformative changes” in the sporting domain. Eighteen-year-old…

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Is J&K Getting Statehood Back? Flurry Of Secret Meetings Spark Speculations Ahead Of Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary

Is J&K Getting Statehood Back? Flurry Of Secret Meetings Spark Speculations Ahead Of Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary

New Delhi/Srinagar: Six years after the abrogation of Article 370, a flurry of closed-door meetings between India’s top leadership and the President of India has triggered speculation about the possible restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The timing of the meetings, ahead of August 5 (the Article 370 abrogation anniversary), has fuelled further speculation across…

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Why Did Jagdeep Dhankhar Resign As Vice President And What Did He Say In His Letter?

Why Did Jagdeep Dhankhar Resign As Vice President And What Did He Say In His Letter?

Last Updated:July 21, 2025, 22:40 is Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his position on Monday. Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar speaks during a programme organised to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. (IMAGE: PTI) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday stepped down from the second-highest office of the…

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President nominates ex-diplomat, public prosecutor, 2 others to Rajya Sabha

President nominates ex-diplomat, public prosecutor, 2 others to Rajya Sabha

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four individuals to the Rajya Sabha — eminent lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, seasoned diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, historian Dr Meenakshi Jain, and Kerala-based teacher and social worker C Sadanandan Master. The announcement, published in an official Gazette notification dated Saturday, July 12, 2025, said the nominations have been made to fill…

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Video | “Poor Thing”: Row Over Sonia Gandhi’s Remarks On President’s Speech

Video | “Poor Thing”: Row Over Sonia Gandhi’s Remarks On President’s Speech

The Budget Session began with a fresh controversy this morning after Congress MP Sonia Gandhi called President Droupadi Murmu a “poor thing” while commenting on her address to the Parliament. The phrase followed Mrs Gandhi’s concern that the 66-year-old looked exhausted after her long customary speech, with the BJP denouncing it as a “derogatory comment”…

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Budget 2025: President Murmu Highlights Govts Commitment To Women-Led Development

Budget 2025: President Murmu Highlights Govts Commitment To Women-Led Development

Budget 2025: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday underscored the government’s commitment to women-led development, emphasizing key initiatives aimed at empowering women across the country. Addressing the joint session of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session, President Murmu also pointed to the impact of the National Rural Livelihood Mission under which over 91 lakh…

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Govt Aims For Farm Sector Modernisation, Self-Reliance: President Murmu

Govt Aims For Farm Sector Modernisation, Self-Reliance: President Murmu

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the government is working towards modernisation and self-reliance in the agriculture sector while focusing on boosting farmers’ income. Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament, Murmu highlighted that India achieved a record foodgrain production of 322 million tonnes in 2023-24. “Our aim is to achieve modernisation and self-reliance…

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From Mysore Pak To Murukku: A Look At The Menu For President Murmu’s Republic Day Reception

From Mysore Pak To Murukku: A Look At The Menu For President Murmu’s Republic Day Reception

On Republic Day 2025, President Droupadi Murmu hosted an “At Home” reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The event spotlighted traditional delicacies, textiles, and performances from the five southern states: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It was a melting pot of flavours, colours, and achievements. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Indonesian…

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