President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq convicted on December 12, 2000, in the Red Fort attack in which three jawans of Rajputana Rifles were killed, officials said.
The Delhi Police on Monday clarified that the animal seen during the live broadcast of the oath-taking ceremony was merely a common house cat, clearing the air of it being a wild animal.
A day after attending PM Narendra Modi's oath ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, leaders from several neighbouring countries called on President Droupadi Murmu here on Monday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge of the Prime Minister's Office on Monday and said that the government will achieve the target of 'Nation First' with the intention of Viksit Bharat 2047.
President Droupadi Murmu, along with several BJP leaders, have expressed their deep condolences and condemned the attack after a terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims to Shivkhori in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, has left about nine people feared dead and 33 others injured.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his third term and further said that the people of Karnataka are hoping to receive its due share and support during the new term.
"Warm welcome to President @RW_UNP of Sri Lanka as he arrives in New Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Received by OSD (ER & DPA) P. Kumaran at the airport," said the Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswa
Additionally, the MEA mentioned that besides participating in the swearing-in ceremony, the leaders will also grace a Banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, later in the same evening.