The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining seated while President Droupadi Murmu stood up to confer the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, on BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani at the latter's New Delhi resid
President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings to the people of Odisha on statehood day. "Warm greetings to people on Odisha Day! Odisha is known for its vast natural wealth and rich cultural heritage. The resilient people of this state have made great contributions to the development of O
"On Easter, we hope that the message of renewal and optimism reverberates all over. May this day inspire us all to come together, fostering unity and peace. Wishing everyone a joyful Easter," the Prime Minister posted on X.
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture of veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani with the message "Congratulations! Living legend L K Advani ji" at Puri Beach in Odisha on Saturday.
Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao's daughter, N Sharada Devi, expressed happiness over her late father being conferred Bharat Ratna by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday.
N Sharada Devi said, "I thank the In
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred Bharat Ratna on four eminent personalities, including two former Prime Ministers, Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao. Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur and agronomist MS Swaminathan were also conferred with the country's hi
President Droupadi Murmu will present the Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur on Saturday. The former Bihar CM's family arrived in Delhi to receive the award to be conferred upon him by President Murmu. Bihar Minister Maheshwar Hazari is also present with Karpoori Thakur's family.
Sources said that President Murmu will pay a visit to senior BJP leader LK Advani's residence and confer him with the prestigious award. This was decided keeping in view the ailing health of LK Advani, they added.
"President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Mr Josel Francisco Ignacio, Ambassador of the Republic of Philippines; Mr Sardor Rustambaev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan; and Mr Mikhail Kasko, Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus at Rashtrapati Bhavan," said Rashtrapati Bhav
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed her pain over the injuries to people in the fire incident at Ujjain's Mahakal temple and wished speedy recovery to the injured