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Droupadi Murmu
Who is Droupadi Murmu?
Droupadi Murmu, a 64-year-old tribal leader from Odisha, on June 21, 2022, was named as the presidential candidate by the ruling NDA government. If elected, Murmu will become India's first tribal and second woman President.
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AI transforming healthcare, but human empathy is irreplaceable: Murmu
She urged the young medical professionals to remain prepared to adopt these latest technologies to enhance their knowledge and skills, and to treat illnesses more effectively
 "AI transforming healthcare, but human empathy is irreplaceable: Murmu")
President, PM pay tribute to Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule was a renowned Indian social activist, reformer, and writer from Maharashtra
 "President, PM pay tribute to Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary")
President Murmu greets citizens on Easter eve, calls for peace and harmony
The resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ encourages people to embrace the values of truth, love, compassion, sacrifice and forgiveness, the President said in a message
 "President Murmu greets citizens on Easter eve, calls for peace and harmony")
India's first digital census begins; President, PM participate in exercise
Prime Minister Modi also filled his self-enumeration details in the presence of the officials
 "India's first digital census begins; President, PM participate in exercise")
Women should get greater role in agri-food sector, says President Murmu
Murmu called for targeted support for women farmers on issues of land titles, access to technical knowledge, and institutional finance
 "Women should get greater role in agri-food sector, says President Murmu")
PM Modi accuses Bengal govt of insulting President Murmu during state visit
The prime minister said that the pain and anguish expressed by the President, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India
 "PM Modi accuses Bengal govt of insulting President Murmu during state visit")
Santal freedom fighters not given due recognition: Droupadi Murmu
The President urged the community to ensure that the younger generation receives proper schooling
 "Santal freedom fighters not given due recognition: Droupadi Murmu")
President Murmu launches four women-centric welfare schemes in Delhi
At the event held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the President also launched a scheme providing two free LPG cylinders annually to ration card-holding families on Holi and Diwali
 "President Murmu launches four women-centric welfare schemes in Delhi")
India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu was speaking after launching the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust' campaign, organised by Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur
 "India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu")
President Murmu to begin 4-day visit to Maha, J'khand, Raj on Tuesday
President Droupadi Murmu will be on a four-day visit of Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Rajasthan from Tuesday, her office has said.
 "President Murmu to begin 4-day visit to Maha, J'khand, Raj on Tuesday")
World saw courage of Indian armed forces through 'Op Sindoor': Prez Murmu
President Murmu said the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty was part of India's fight against terror
 "World saw courage of Indian armed forces through 'Op Sindoor': Prez Murmu")
India shows 'Op Sindoor' valour, cultural hues at 77th R-Day celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, several other Union ministers, the country's top military brass, foreign diplomats, and senior officials were among the spectators
 "India shows 'Op Sindoor' valour, cultural hues at 77th R-Day celebrations")
India celebrates 77th Republic Day with grand display at Kartavya Path
This year, Kartavya Path, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhawan to the National War Memorial, has been elaborately decorated to showcase India's remarkable journey
 "India celebrates 77th Republic Day with grand display at Kartavya Path")
India a messenger of peace in conflict-ridden world: President Murmu
Role of 'Nari Shakti' will be crucial in making Viksit Bharat, says President
 "India a messenger of peace in conflict-ridden world: President Murmu")
President Murmu greets people on Uttar Pradesh Day, lauds state's progress
Uttar Pradesh was earlier known as United Provinces; on January 24, 1950, it was recognised as Uttar Pradesh
US envoy Sergio Gor meets RBI Governor, Tata chairman to boost tech ties
Gor's Mumbai visit comes days after he presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 14
 "US envoy Sergio Gor meets RBI Governor, Tata chairman to boost tech ties")
Army Day 2025: PM Modi, Prez Murmu salute Indian Army for selfless service
Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor
 "Army Day 2025: PM Modi, Prez Murmu salute Indian Army for selfless service")
US Ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President Droupadi Murmu
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, as India and the US step up engagement on trade and strategic ties
 "US Ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President Droupadi Murmu")
AI a 'big opportunity', benefits must reach all, says President Murmu
AI should be utilised for reducing societal, economic and technological barriers, said the President
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Goa, Karnataka, Jharkhand from Dec 27-30
On December 30, the President will address an Antarrajyiy Jansanskritik Samagam Samaroh - Kartik Jatra at Gumla, Jharkhand