The Rajya Sabha on December 21 passed the three criminal bills--the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023--replacing the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act.
President Droupadi Murmu attended the 'Bhajan Sandhya' programme in the national capital on Monday and paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary.
Extending her greetings to fellow citizens on Christmas Day, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday called upon the people to work unitedly for the well-being and prosperity of one and all.
Earlier in the day, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday in the national capital.
"Today in New Delhi, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav received guidance from Her Excellency President Droupadi Murmu ji by paying a courtesy visit at Rashtrapati Bhavan," posted the official administrative handle of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Office.
The President further said that women empowerment and equal participation of women in the workforce contribute significantly to social and economic progress.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Ministers of the state Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao paid a courtesy call to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. They also met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union ministers holding key portfolios.
President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a one-day visit to the desert city on Saturday, visited Pokhran and witnessed a firepower exercise involving intricate drills of fire and manoeuvres by various weapon platforms.