Tuesday, 21 March, 2023
TopicPresident of India

Topic: President of India

Lt Gen Daljit Singh appointed honorary surgeon to President Droupadi Murmu

He is currently serving as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services and is the senior-most pediatrician and neonatologist with 38 years of service.

‘Power of our democracy,’ says President Droupadi Murmu on remarkable journey to Raisina Hill

Murmu, the first tribal and second woman President, said her elevation to the post is not only her own achievement but that of every poor person in the country.

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India, the first tribal woman to hold office

‘My nomination is evidence that the poor in India can not only dream, but also fulfill those dreams,’ the new President said in her first speech in Parliament.

Droupadi Murmu not on Twitter. Mamata, Sharad Pawar, Sadhguru & more fall for imposter handle

Political leaders from across parties congratulating President elect Droupadi Murmu have been tagging fake, unverified handles since her win.

Russian President Putin congratulates Droupadi Murmu on becoming the 15th President of India

Members of the Sri Lanka political fraternity also congratulated Murmu on her victory. More wishes poured in from the political fraternity across party lines on the victory of Murmu.

Prez Kovind requests parties to rise above partisan politics during farewell speech

In his farewell address, Kovind emphasised the value of peace and harmony, saying people have a right to oppose and create pressure to pursue their goals, but using Gandhian methods.

Not a rubber stamp—In Droupadi Murmu’s backyard, the hunger for development has just shot up

Many people from Murmu’s village have neither heard of Raisina Hill, nor are they aware of the limitations of constitutional powers of the President of India.

Droupadi Murmu files nomination for President as ruling NDA candidate

The former governor is a politician from Odisha and an ardent champion of tribal rights.

Eye on consensus President pick, Rajnath ‘reached out’ to Mamata, Pawar & Kharge before oppn meet

Defence minister also reached out to Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik, SP & BSP, according to BJP leaders, who say Modi govt is keen on having consensus candidate.

New addition to Delhi Police uniform: Insignia culled from 1954 ‘Colours’ awarded by President

The President’s ‘Colours’ is bestowed on a military force unit, in recognition of their exemplary and exceptional service rendered to the nation.

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File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.