Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Droupadi Murmu

Representation, all the way up

President Murmu’s journey from Rairangpur to Raisina Hill was possible due to constitutional reforms

The Hindu

Congress demands apology from Smriti Irani

Ms. Irani addressed the President by name, didn’t use honorific, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

The Hindu

BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Congress over remark against President Droupadi Murmu, accuses party of treating tribals with disdain

“It was seen in Delhi how disrespecting words were used (for the President). It was an insult to the dignity of the post of the President and the tribal community,” BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said.

The Hindu

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Parliament paralysed as Congress, BJP step up attack

While the BJP seeks an apology from Sonia Gandhi over Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s remark on President Droupadi Murmu, the Congress continues its protest against the government over various issues

The Hindu

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury apologises to President Murmu for his 'rashtrapatni' remark

In a letter to the President, he said that he mistakenly used an incorrect word for her and it was a slip of tongue.

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress targets Centre over issue of women safety citing rape allegation against Gujarat BJP MLA

In his tweet, TMC MP Derek O'Brien attached a news report about police investigating allegations of rape and illegal confinement of a woman against Gujarat's Rural Development Minister and BJP MLA from Mahmedavad Arjunsinh Chauhan.

The Hindu

Home Minister Amit Shah calls on President Droupadi Murmu

What transpired in the meeting between the Home Minister and President Murmu is not known immediately

The Hindu

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

BJP demands Cong to apologise to nation over Chowdhary’s remarks

Leader of Congress party in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary said his reference to President Murmu as ‘Rashtrapatni’ was a slip of the tongue and the BJP was trying to make a mountain out of a molehill

The Hindu

Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani face off in LS

Competing versions of BJP and Congress leaders as to what transpired in the LS between Ms Gandhi and Ms Irani

The Hindu

BJP picks for top constitutional offices reflect blend of party’s roadmap, immediate posts

It’s useful to remember an episode that was once talked about but mostly escaped mention in the mainstream commentary on Droupadi Murmu’s presidential campaign.

Newslaundry

Andhra Pradesh: Somu Veerraju condemns Congress MP’s remarks on President

VIJAYAWADA

The Hindu

Now that an Adivasi is president, will Big Media finally report on Adivasi issues?

On July 25, when Droupadi Murmu took the oath of office as India’s 15th president, not only did she become the first Adivasi and the youngest person to hold this office, but she also introduced India to the Adivasi greeting “Johar”.

Newslaundry

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to visit India to strengthen bilateral ties

Solih is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Parliament proceedings | Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani face off in Lok Sabha

Competing versions of BJP and Congress leaders as to what transpired in the LS between Ms. Gandhi and Ms. Irani.

The Hindu

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Dynamite News

"No question of apologising": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on 'Rashtrapatni’ remark

"There is no question of apologising. I had mistakenly said 'Rashtrapatni', now if you want to hang me for it, then you can...the ruling party, in a deliberate design, trying to make mountain out of a molehill," said Congress Chowdhury on his 'Rashtrapatni' remark. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Monsoon Session: BJP accuses Congress of 'demeaning' President Murmu

Union minister Smriti Irani said Chowdhury used the term knowing well that it demeans Murmu and her office and is against India's values. Full story on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

J&K HC gets new additional judge as President Droupadi Murmu signs her first warrant of appointment

Sources in the government said this is the first warrant of appointment President Murmu signed

The Hindu

Mayurbhanj residents enjoy memorable lunch with 'daughter of soil' at Rashtrapati Bhavan

All 60 people from Droupadi Murmu's home district, invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony, were in for a pleasant surprise when the authorities urged them to join a lunch hosted by the President

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

Video | A kite for President Droupadi Murmu

Two persons from Bengaluru come up with an unusual way to congratulate Droupadi Murmu on becoming the new President of India

The Hindu

Opposition parties write to Murmu; allege 'intensifying misuse' of probe agencies by Modi government

Leaders of several opposition parties raised the issue of the "stubborn attitude" of the government, which is not allowing an urgent discussion on the issue of price rise and GST hike

Dynamite News

Hearty Welcome Droupadi Murmu: 1st President born in Independent India

Droupadi Murmu is the second woman President after Pratibha Devi Singh Patil who graced the Raisina Hill during 2007-2012. Must read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

PM Modi meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Droupadi Murmu, a former governor of Jharkhand, was sworn in as the 15th President of the country

Dynamite News

Kargil Vijay Diwas: President, PM lead nation in paying homage

Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on July 26 every year to mark the historic day when India defeated Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Kargil Vijay Diwas symbol of extraordinary valour of armed forces: President Droupadi Murmu

The day is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Hooch kills 18 people in Gujarat; Sri Lanka to restrict fuel imports for next 12 months and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

1 … 15 16 17 18

People

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

Jammu and Kashmir High Court

11 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.