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President Droupadi Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of five nations

Clemente Pedro Francisco Camenha, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola and Demeke Atnafu Ambulo, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, presented their credentials to the president

Public representatives must think beyond themselves for nation: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said public representatives should think beyond themselves for the development of the nation and society. Instead of "me or mine", it should be "ours", Murmu said while addressing members of the Rajasthan Assembly here. The eighth session of the Rajasthan assembly resumed on Friday. The session began on January 23 and was adjourned sine die on March 21. Since the session was not prorogued, it was reconvened by Speaker C P Joshi. Addressing the legislators, Murmu said sometimes, people are so influenced by their leaders that they try to be like them and they also see what their leaders are doing for the country, state, society, women and youths. Not only should the behaviour of public representatives be people-centric, their thoughts should also be such, the President said. Instead of "me or mine", it should be "ours", she said. "There will be no development in the country or society if one thinks about oneself. We should ask ourselves what we ha

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings to citizens on eve of Id-uz-Zuha

The President said, Id-uz-Zuha is the holy festival of love and sacrifice

Prez Murmu reviews graduation parade, confers awards at Air Force Academy

The President commissioned the Graduating Flight Cadets. The Graduating Officers included 39 women officers who got commissioned in various branches of the IAF

Prez Murmu to review Combined Graduation Parade in Hyderabad on June 17

President Droupadi Murmu will review the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at the Air Force Academy (AFA) in Hyderabad on June 17, officials said. The CGP of the 211th course with full military splendour will be held at the AFA, Dundigal to mark the successful completion of the demanding and challenging pre-commissioning training of the flight cadets of various branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF), the defence ministry said in a statement. The president would be the chief guest on the occasion and the reviewing officer (RO) of the CGP, it added. During the parade, which will mark the successful completion of training, ranks on the shoulders of the flight cadets are unveiled, representing the award of the President's Commission, the statement said. The RO also pins the "Wings" and "Brevets" on the chest of the cadets, depending on the branch they are being commissioned into. The ceremony includes the presentation of "Wings" and "Brevets" to officers of the Indian Navy, Indian Coas

India recognised as responsible partner, voice of Global South: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that India is recognised as a responsible development partner and a voice of the Global South on the global stage, reflecting the country's quest towards becoming a leading power. Addressing the Indian community in the Serbian capital, President Murmu also said that new infrastructure is coming up across India at a breathtaking pace and the country hopes to be a developed nation by 2047, the centenary of its independence. "India is the fastest growing major economy in the world. With a GDP approaching USD 3.5 trillion, we are on the way to becoming the world's third biggest economy before the end of this decade. India is confidently pursuing its ambition to be a developed country by 2047," she said soon after her arrival here on a state visit. On the global stage, India is recognised as a responsible development partner, a First Responder, and a voice of the Global South, she said. "Each of these aspects reflects our quest towards becoming

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Serbian capital on state visit

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday arrived here in the Serbian capital on a state visit and was received by her Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic. The visit is the first by an Indian President to Serbia. "President Droupadi Murmu was given a warm welcome on arrival in Belgrade. This is the first visit by an Indian President to Serbia. As a special gesture, President @avucic of Serbia received President Murmu at the airport. She was accorded a guard of honour on her arrival," her office tweeted. She is on the second and final leg of her six-day visit to Suriname and Serbia to bolster India's bilateral engagement with the two countries. She is in Serbia from June 7 to 9. "She will be on a state visit to Serbia on the invitation of the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic," Secretary (West) in the MEA Sanjay Verma said on June 2 in New Delhi. The President will have a bilateral meeting with President Vucic, and meet Prime Minister Ana Brnabic, and Speaker of the National Assembl

PM congratulates Prez Murmu on receiving Suriname's highest civilian honour

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday received the honour. She is on her first state visit since becoming president of the country

President Murmu holds delegation level talks with Surinamese counterpart

President Murmu had arrived in Paramaribo on Sunday on her first state visit as President. She will there till June 6

Kuwait leaders offer condolences to Prez Murmu over Odisha train tragedy

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jabar Al Sabah offered condolences to President Murmu over train accident in Odisha which claimed lives of 288 people and injured over 1,000 people, KUNA reported

President Droupadi Murmu emplanes for 6-day visits to Suriname, Serbia

President Droupadi Murmu left the national capital for a six-day visit to Suriname and Serbia on Saturday

Deeply anguished by loss of lives in Odisha train accident: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said she was "deeply anguished" by the loss of lives in an unfortunate train accident in Odisha and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. At least 50 people died and 350 were injured in a three-way accident involving Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, Coromandel Express and a goods train on separate tracks in Bahanagar in Odisha's Balasore district. "Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in an unfortunate rail accident in Balasore, Odisha. My heart goes out to the bereaved families. I pray for the success of rescue operations and quick recovery of the injured," Murmu said in a tweet.

Disturbances in Kosovo won't affect visit of President Murmu to Serbia: MEA

President Murmu will pay a State Visit to Serbia on June 7, at the invitation of Aleksandar Vucic, President of Serbia

Prez Murmu to travel to Suriname, Serbia next month on first state visit

President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a state visit to Suriname from June 4, her first since assuming office in July last year, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Monday. Murmu will hold bilateral talks with her Suriname counterpart Chandrikapersad Santokhi and be the chief guest at celebrations to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in the South American nation. The President will be in Suriname till June 6 and visit places of historical and cultural importance and interact with members of the Indian community and diaspora. "President Murmu's visit to Suriname marks her first State visit since assuming the office of the President last year," the MEA statement said. Santokhi was in India in January this year as a guest of honour for the 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas and had met Murmu. On the second leg of her tour, Murmu will be on a state visit to Serbia from June 7, the first-ever by a head of state from either side, the External Affairs Minist

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Haryana's Karnal, Hisar on Monday

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Karnal and Hisar in Haryana on Monday, an official statement said on Sunday. At Karnal, the president will grace the 19th convocation of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research National Dairy Research Institute. While at Hisar, she will grace the 25th convocation of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, said the statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Shimla on her maiden 4-day visit to HP

President Droupadi Murmu arrived here on Tuesday on a four-day visit during which the 'Rashtrapati Niwas' in Mashobra, one of the presidential retreats, will be opened for the public. She landed at Kalyani Helipad at Chharabra and was accorded a guard of honour. The president was welcomed by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Education Minister Roihit Thakur and other dignitaries. During her stay here, Murmu will interact with trainees at the National Academy of Audit and Accounts and also grace the 26th Convocation of Himachal Pradesh University as chief guest on April 19. She will host an "at home" ceremony on April 20 and the 'Rashtrapati Niwas' would be opened to the public on the same day. She will also visit the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the president's visit and plying of vehicles on Kennedy Chowk and Boileauganj has been prohibited on April

President promises support to South Sudan in ongoing political process

Emphasising that South Sudan can benefit from the Indian experience in Parliamentary democracy, including the drafting of a new constitution, President Droupadi Murmu Wednesday said India will extend full support in the process. Welcoming a parliamentary delegation from South Sudan, led by the Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly Jemma Nunu Kumba, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Murmu said India is proud to be a major troop contributor to the UN Peacekeeping Missions in South Sudan. "The President said that South Sudan can benefit from India's experiences in parliamentary democracy in its ongoing political process, including the drafting of a new Constitution. She further said that India would extend its full support to South Sudan in this process," a statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Underlining the cordial and friendly relations between India and South Sudan, Murmu said apart from peace missions, Indian soldiers are playing an important humanitarian role and contributing

President Droupadi Murmu bats for imparting education in Indian languages

Imparting education in Indian languages will result in world-class knowledge and science, President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday. Speaking at the 36th convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Murmu lauded the progress made by women in several sectors, including education, and noted that 55 per cent of the students who received their degrees, certificates and diplomas were women. "I am happy to note that there are 55 per cent girl students among those who received their degrees, certificates and diplomas at the university. Girl students account for more than half of the students who have received gold medals today. "I am happy to see the progress of women in various sectors, including education," she said. On Monday, 2,79,918 students received their degrees, certificates and diplomas. The president said that IGNOU has played a commendable role in promoting "access to higher education". "The university has played a significant role in providing opportuniti

Jewish people will always be part of India's composite society: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the Jewish communities in India have maintained and enriched their unique heritage and traditions and will always be an integral part of the country's composite society. Welcoming a Parliamentary Delegation from Israel led by the Speaker of Knesset Amir Ohana, who had called on her, the president said over the last 30 years, the diplomatic relations between the two countries have grown into a multi-dimensional strategic partnership. Murmu noted that throughout their long history, the Jewish communities in India have maintained and enriched their unique heritage and traditions, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. She said the Jewish people have been and will always be an integral part of India's composite society. The president said in India, Israel is well known as a key source of expertise in advanced agriculture and water technologies. "Our collaboration in research and innovation has also boosted the Make in India' initiati

People of Bengal have always been cultured, progressive: Prez Murmu

President further lauded the state saying that sacrifice and martyrdom, culture and education have been the life ideals in the land of Bengal