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1:06 PM

Protest in Tamil Nadu's Thekkalur after class 12 student found dead in school

Demonstration in Tamil Nadu's Thekkalur after class 12 student found dead inside the hostel of a private school in Kilacheri, Tiruvallur district, reports ANI. Police personnel deployed at the school premises after the incident

12:46 PM

SC asks Surjewala to move to Delhi HC with plea on election amendment act

The Supreme Court asks Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala to move to Delhi High Court with his plea challenging the Election Law Amendment Act that enables linking electoral roll data with the Aadhaar ecosystem.

12:23 PM

Former President Ram Nath Kovind leaves Rashtrapati Bhawan

Former President Ram Nath Kovind leaves from Rashtrapati Bhawan, arrives at his new residence on Janpath Road.

11:34 AM

Sri Lankan presidential office re-opens after anti-government protests

10:36 AM

'You'll have my full cooperation," Droupadi Murmu tells Indian youth

"I want to tell the youth of our country that you are not only building your future but also laying the foundation of future India. As the President of the country, you will always have my full cooperation," says Droupadi Murmu

10:33 AM

Courage, cooperation by Indian people in Covid symbol of our strength: Murmu

"A few days ago, India made a record of applying 200 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine.The restraint, courage and cooperation shown by the people of India in this entire battle is a symbol of our growing strength and sensitivity as a society," says Drouapdi Murmu in the Central Hall of the Parliament.

10:32 AM

Was like a dream for me to get elementary education: Droupadi Murmu

"Started my life journey from a small tribal village in Odisha. From the background I come from, it was like a dream for me to get elementary education. But despite many obstacles, my resolve remained strong and I became the first daughter of my village to go to college," says Droupadi Murmu, the 15th President of India.

10:29 AM

Droupadi Murmu wishes nation ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas

President Droupadi Murmu says, "Tomorrow i.e. 26th July is also Kargil Vijay Diwas. This day is a symbol of both the bravery and restraint of the Indian armies. Today, I extend my best wishes to the armies of the country and to all the citizens of the country on Kargil Vijay Diwas in advance."

10:28 AM

We have to work at a fast pace in this Amritkal, says President Murmu

Droupadi Murmu says, "We have to work at a fast pace in this Amritkal to fulfill the expectations that our freedom fighters had made from us citizens of independent India. In these 25 years, the path to the accomplishment of Amritkal will proceed on two tracks – everyone's effort and everyone's duty."

10:27 AM

I am first such President of nation to be born in independent India: Murmu

"I am the first President of the country who was born in independent India," says Droupadi Murmu

10:25 AM

A great privilege to be given this responsibility at a historic time in India: Murmu

"It is my great privilege to be given this responsibility at a historic time when India is gearing up to achieve the vision of the next 25 years," says President Droupadi Murmu

10:24 AM

India elected me as President when we are celebrating 75 yrs of Independence: Murmu

"The country has elected me as the President at a crucial time when we are celebrating the nectar festival of our freedom. A few days from today, the country will complete 75 years of its independence," says Droupadi Murmu.
She adds, "It is also a coincidence that my political career started when the country was celebrating its 50th year of independence. And today in the 75th year of independence, I have got this new responsibility."

10:21 AM