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
President Murmu was speaking at the launch of the Brahma Kumaris' annual theme for 2025-26- 'Meditation for World Unity and Trust'
President of India Droupadi Murmu graced the inaugural session, with Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, delivering the keynote address
Murmu is scheduled to address members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm, Speaker Surama Padhy said
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
Twelve districts of Chhattisgarh have been nationally recognised for large-scale water conservation efforts driven by strong public participation and innovative community-led initiatives
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
A high-intensity blast outside the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday claimed at least 13 lives
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
After the end of discussions, the Angolan President hosted a banquet lunch in honour of his Indian counterpart
Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the state's Silver Jubilee
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
The foot overbridge is constructed by the Uttarakhand Public Works Department as per local Himalayan architecture at a cost of ₹9 crore
Murmu will grace the second convocation ceremony of the University of Patanjali at Haridwar on Sunday, her office said
Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep came into being on this day in 1956, while Punjab and Haryana were formed in 1966 and Chhattisgarh was carved out of MP in 2000
The birth anniversary of Patel is being celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31 since 2014, when Modi became the prime minister for the first time
The President was also accorded a ceremonial guard of honour after she arrived at the Air Force Station this morning
She added that, as foreseen by Ammu Swaminathan, it is heartening to see that women in India have been shouldering major responsibilities in nation-building efforts
In a brief speech following the ceremony, the President said that Narayanan's life is a story of courage, perseverance, and self-belief
After the President left for Pamba by road, visuals on TV channels showed several policemen and fire force personnel pushing the helicopter's wheels out of the small depressions