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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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Latest Updates on Droupadi Murmu
Name changer or game changer? MGNREGA replaced with 125-day promise
President Murmu clears the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act, raising guaranteed rural workdays to 125 and overhauling funding norms, seasonality rules, and budget limits
 "Name changer or game changer? MGNREGA replaced with 125-day promise")
President Murmu, PM Modi pay homage to 1971 war soldiers on 'Vijay Diwas'
Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year to honour the soldiers who fought in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which culminated in the surrender of Pakistan's Army
 "President Murmu, PM Modi pay homage to 1971 war soldiers on 'Vijay Diwas'")
Ex-bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner
The post of CIC fell vacant after Heeralal Samariya completed his term on September 13
 "Ex-bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner")
Behavioural change crucial to boost energy efficiency: President Murmu
The President said energy conservation is the most environmentally friendly and reliable source of energy
President Murmu urges Manipur communities to back efforts for peace, unity
Speaking at a reception programme in Senapati district, Murmu expressed her happiness to be in the district which has a proud tribal heritage
President, VP, PM offer tributes to BR Ambedkar on 69th death anniversary
The prime minister said Ambedkar's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to justice, equality and constitutionalism continue to guide the national journey
 "President, VP, PM offer tributes to BR Ambedkar on 69th death anniversary")
Russian President Putin accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Following the ceremonial welcome, Putin visited Raj Ghat and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the memorial
 "Russian President Putin accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan")
Navy Day: President Murmu extends greetings to Indian Navy, salutes bravery
Navy Day is observed as an acknowledgement of the Navy's role in the country's defence, and December 4 was chosen to celebrate the day to commemorate its valour against Pakistan during the 1971 war
Philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' vital amid global challenges: Murmu
President Murmu was speaking at the launch of the Brahma Kumaris' annual theme for 2025-26- 'Meditation for World Unity and Trust'
 "Philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' vital amid global challenges: Murmu")
Prez Murmu commends Army's role in national security at defence dialogue
President of India Droupadi Murmu graced the inaugural session, with Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, delivering the keynote address
 "Prez Murmu commends Army's role in national security at defence dialogue")
President Droupadi Murmu to make historic address in Odisha assembly today
Murmu is scheduled to address members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm, Speaker Surama Padhy said
 "President Droupadi Murmu to make historic address in Odisha assembly today")
Prez Murmu pays tribute to 26/11 martyrs, urges unity against terrorism
On the anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, I pay my humble tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the people of our country, President said
 "Prez Murmu pays tribute to 26/11 martyrs, urges unity against terrorism")
Chhattisgarh's 12 districts get national recognition for water conservation
Twelve districts of Chhattisgarh have been nationally recognised for large-scale water conservation efforts driven by strong public participation and innovative community-led initiatives
 "Chhattisgarh's 12 districts get national recognition for water conservation")
PM Modi, Prez Murmu pay tributes to Birsa Munda on 150th birth anniversary
Born in 1875 in present-day Jharkhand, Munda challenged British rule and is credited with mobilising tribals against the empire. He died in British custody at the young age of 25
 "PM Modi, Prez Murmu pay tributes to Birsa Munda on 150th birth anniversary")
Prez Murmu leads Indian diaspora in Botswana to honour Delhi blast victims
A high-intensity blast outside the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday claimed at least 13 lives
Prez Murmu arrives in Botswana for 3-day visit; India to get 8 cheetahs
During her three-day visit to Botswana, President Murmu will hold delegation-level talks with President Duma Boko, and both sides are expected to exchange MoUs to boost bilateral cooperation
 "Prez Murmu arrives in Botswana for 3-day visit; India to get 8 cheetahs")
India, Angola sign MoUs to boost cooperation in trade, marine sectors
After the end of discussions, the Angolan President hosted a banquet lunch in honour of his Indian counterpart
 "India, Angola sign MoUs to boost cooperation in trade, marine sectors")
President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings on Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee
Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the state's Silver Jubilee
President Murmu departs for 6-day state visit to Angola, Botswana
In the first leg of her journey, Murmu will reach the Angolan capital of Luanda and hold high-level engagements between November 8 and 11
 "President Murmu departs for 6-day state visit to Angola, Botswana")
Prez Murmu inaugurates foot overbridge, equestrian facility in Dehradun
The foot overbridge is constructed by the Uttarakhand Public Works Department as per local Himalayan architecture at a cost of ₹9 crore
 "Prez Murmu inaugurates foot overbridge, equestrian facility in Dehradun")
