The Budget session began on Wednesday with an address by President Droupadi Murmu to a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament. The Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday received Antonio Costa, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in their honour. Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) was also
The President emphasised that health and well-being are a critical pillar of human capital development and national progress, underscoring the importance of ensuring accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services, particularly for the poor, vulnerable, and underserved sections of
Addressing the joint session of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session today, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India's growing economic trajectory and the transformative reforms in the rural parts of the country.
Referring to Operation Sindoor, President Murmu said the world witnessed the valour and operational capability of the Indian armed forces. "Through Operation Sindoor, the world witnessed the valour of the Indian armed forces. With its own resources, our country destroyed terror hotbeds. M
Focusing on social justice, the President underlined that Babasaheb Ambedkar consistently emphasised equality and social justice, values enshrined in the Constitution. "Every citizen of the country should get their full rights without any discrimination. My Government is committed to true
President Droupadi Murmu met tribal guests, tableaux artists, National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and other participants of the 77th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Speaking at a banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, organised in honour of visiting European dignitaries, Murmu emphasised the importance of collective efforts to address global challenges. Further referring to the agreements signed during the visit, she described the future of India-
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu felt deeply honoured to attend the At Home Reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the Republic Day.
Ambassador Sergio Gor, travelled to Turkmenistan from January 22 to January 23. Gor engaged in a series of high-level meetings with senior Turkmen government officials and the business community, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation, promoting regional stability, and strengthening eco