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Telecommunications, 3 criminal justice Bills get President Murmu's assent

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday gave assent to the three new criminal justice bills which were cleared by Parliament last week. The three new laws -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act -- will replace the colonial era Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. While replying to a debate on the three bills in Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said the focus were on delivering justice rather than handing down punishment. The legislation aim at completely overhauling the criminal justice system in the country by giving definition of various offences and their punishments. These have given a clear definition of terrorism, abolished sedition as a crime and introduced a new section titled "offenses against the state".

Dhankhar mimicry row takes centrestage, President Murmu expresses dismay

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said she was dismayed at the manner in which Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was "humiliated" in Parliament complex, Elected representatives, she said, were free to express themselves but it should be within the norms of dignity and courtesy. The president's remarks come a day after Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee derisively mimicked Dhankhar during the opposition's protest on the stairs of Parliament against the suspension of some Members of Parliament (MPs). "I was dismayed to see the manner in which our respected Vice President was humiliated in the Parliament complex. Elected representatives must be free to express themselves, but their expression should be within the norms of dignity and courtesy. That has been the Parliamentary tradition we are proud of, and the People of India expect them to uphold it," Murmu said in a post on X. As many as 49 more opposition lawmakers were suspended from Lok Sabha on Tuesday for unruly ...

President Murmu hosts Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu received the Sultan at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik then inspected a Guard of Honour by the combined defence services

India, Kenya share common views on major global issues: President Murmu

India and Kenya agree that there are many multilateral forums through which the two countries can work together, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday, emphasising that both nations share common views on major global issues. Murmu received visiting President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday and hosted a banquet in his honour. In her welcome address, Murmu emphasised that the two countries must work together, not only for the well-being and progress of the people of the two nations but also for the citizens of the Global South. Highlighting common views shared by both the countries on major global issues, and close cooperation in regional and multilateral fora such as the United Nations, Murmu said, "We are very happy that under India's Presidency the African Union has been included in the G20 as full member". "Both leaders agreed that there are many other multilateral forums through which the two countries can work together," according to a ...

Make India leading power in medical research, health care: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday asked the health care fraternity to work towards making India a leading power in medical research and ensure facilities are so affordable that people from across the world can come to the country to avail them. She was the chief guest at the inauguration of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Nagpur. Hailing GMCH for the services it had rendered in the past 75 years, the President said affordable medical facilities were necessary for the overall development of any society. The COVID pandemic made everyone realise the importance of a strong health care system, she said. "It was the hard work of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals which ensured India could vaccinate such a huge population speedily against the disease," she said. Pointing out that lack of doctors was a big obstacle in providing universal health care, the President said the country had recently seen a good increase in

President Droupadi Murmu presents President's Colour honour to AFMC

The President of India and the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, Droupadi Murmu, on Friday presented the President's Colour to the AFMC and extolled the role of female officers in the armed forces medical services. The Pune-based Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) is in its platinum jubilee year. President's Colour, also known as Rashtrapati ka Nishaan', is the highest honour bestowed upon any military unit. Hindu, Muslim Christian and Sikh priests, who were part of the armed forces, performed the consecration ceremony, following which President Murmu presented the President's Color to the AFMC. The event was attended by senior dignitaries and officials from the central and Maharashtra governments and the armed forces. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu lauded the institute's role in the armed forces medical services, especially during the COVID pandemic. She also extolled the role of female officers in the armed forces medical services and urged women to take inspiratio

Prez Murmu reviews NDA passing out parade, lauds 1st batch of women cadets

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday reviewed the passing out parade of 145th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) at Khadakwasla in Pune and lauded the participation of the first batch of women cadets in the marching contingent. Terming it as a historic day, Murmu extended good wishes to the women cadets, while noting that today daughters have to struggle to select a career of their choice. Around 15 women cadets participated in the passing out parade along with their male counterparts. Last year, the first batch of 19 women cadets joined the NDA, Khadakwasla, a premier tri-services institution that has given the country the finest military officers, and they are currently in the second year of the military-cum-academic training, a defence official earlier said. The second and third year cadets take part in the passing out parade, the official said. President Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Thursday congratulated all the cadets who completed their ...

President Droupadi Murmu receives new voter ID card from Delhi CEO

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday received her new voter ID card from Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer P Krishnamurthy at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Krishnamurthy had on November 10, visited the Rashtrapati Bhavan to facilitate her in "changing her voter ID address" from Odisha to Delhi, officials had said. "President Droupadi Murmu received her voter ID card from Shri P Krishnamurthy, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, at Rashtrapati Bhavan," the president's office said in a post on X. Murmu, who hails from Odisha, was sworn in as the 15th President of India on July 25 last year.

Prez bats for all-India judicial service to nurture talents in judiciary

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday suggested the creation of an all-India judicial service which can select brilliant youngsters and nurture their talents from lower levels to higher levels in judiciary. Addressing the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court of India here, she said that the place of the judiciary in the constitutional framework remains "rather unique" and a "more varied representation of India's unique diversity on bench and bar definitely helps serve the cause of justice better". Murmu said one way to hasten this diversification process can be the creation of a system in which judges can be recruited from varied backgrounds through a process which is merit based, competitive and transparent. "There can be an all-India judicial service which can select brilliant youngsters and nurture and promote their talents from lower levels to higher levels," she said. Those who aspire to serve the bench can be selected from across the country to create a .

Respond to problems of common people promptly: Prez Murmu to civil servants

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said it is the duty of civil servants to respond promptly to the grievances of the people besides adopting innovative measures beneficial for citizens. Addressing a group of officer trainees who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, the president said the feedback of the public on various government schemes and projects is now considered very important for an efficient and accountable administration. At a time when people can post their grievances instantly on social media, the need to use updated governance tools and advanced technology for service delivery to people has increased manifold, she said. "As energetic and aware civil servants, it is your duty to respond promptly to the grievances and problems of the common people. You must take such innovative measures which are beneficial to the citizens and the country in the short and long term," Murmu told them. The officer trainees are undergoing the 98th special foundation course, .

Police should be updated on tech: President Murmu on 'deep-fake problem'

Highlighting the use of generative artificial intelligence by criminals and the problem of deep-fake, President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said police officers have to always be updated in the field of technology. Addressing a group of Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers of 2022 batch who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, the president said that police forces have many challenges like cyber ??crime, drug cartels, left-wing extremism and terrorism. "Circumstances change rapidly due to the influence of new technology and social media. Generative artificial intelligence is used by criminals and problems like deep-fake are coming to the fore," Murmu said. She said that police officers will always have to be updated in the field of technology and have an edge over criminals. Addressing the probationers, the president said that the main responsibility of police administration and law and order rests with the state governments. "But, IPS officers provide leadership t

Financial propriety of G20 to benefit global economy: President Murmu

The President said that India's leading position in the world community is also visible in the field of audit

Prez, PM, political leaders express sadness over loss of lives J-K accident

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minster Narendra Modi and political leaders on Wednesday expressed shock and sadness over a bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda that has killed at least 36 people. "I am deeply saddened by the news of the unfortunate death of several passengers in a bus accident in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. I express my condolences to the bereaved family members and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," Murmu said in a post in Hindi on X, formerly Twitter. At least 36 people were killed and 19 injured when the bus carrying passengers skidded off the road and rolled down into a 300-foot deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the bus accident was distressing. "My condolences to the families who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest," Modi said on X. He announced that an ex gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each would be given to the next of the kin o

Prez Murmu to get new voter ID; address update process started: Delhi CEO

President Droupadi Murmu is set to receive a new voter identification card as the process to change her address to Delhi has begun, officials said on Friday. The address in her current voter ID card is of Mayurbhanj, Odisha, a senior official of the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) Office said. CEO P Krishnamurthy on Friday visited the Rashtrapati Bhavan to facilitate her in "changing her voter ID address" to Delhi, the officials said. "In an exemplary display of democratic participation, the Hon'ble president filled out Form-8 to initiate the address update process," the CEO Office said in a statement. The president is "set to receive a new voter ID card, reflecting her updated residential address in Delhi," the statement said. The Delhi CEO apprised the president about the ongoing Special Summary Revision-2024. She will be eligible to cast her vote in the forthcoming election from New Delhi district, the statement said. "The CEO expressed gratitude to the president for he

Uttarakhand's contribution to country's cultural journey priceless: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the contribution of Uttarakhand in the country's cultural and spiritual journey has been priceless and mentioned that the Kumbh Mela of Haridwar appears in the UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. "The Ganga and the Yamuna rivers originate in Uttarakhand. Its rivers and their tributaries sustain lives in the plains. Its caves and caverns have the strength of the penance of India's sages," she said addressing a convocation ceremony at the Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University. Recalling the contribution of poets and writers from Uttarakhand to Hindi literature, the President mentioned Sumitra Nandan Pant, Shivani, Manohar Shyam Joshi, and Mangalesh Dabral. She said the establishment of the HNB Garhwal University in 1973 was the result of a people's movement which reflects that the people of the state have always been sensitive to the need for education. Murmu appealed to everyone associated with the university to use educatio

Need to shift away from foods that add to climate change: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said there is a need to shift away from those foods which add to climate change problem and opt for healthy foods that do not cause any harm to nature. She was speaking at the valedictory session of the three-day World Food India event (November 3-5) in the national capital. "We must consider the environmental cost of what we eat. The previous generations did not have to worry on this count," Murmu said. "The time has come when we have to choose our menu in a way that avoids any harm to nature," she added. The president called for shifting away from those foods that affect climate and moving towards environment-friendly menu. "We need to make conscious decisions to shift away from those foods that add to the problem of climate change and to shift towards the ones that are good for not only our health but also for the health of the planet," Murmu said. Food Processing Industries Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras said there is a great potential in th

India needs to overcome challenges to become a maritime power: Prez Murmu

India needs to overcome several challenges, including addressing infrastructural and operational challenges of the country's ports, before it can fully exploit the maritime potential, President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday. Though the conservative apprehensions about crossing the sea cost us dearly, India had to come out of the yoke of 200 years of colonial rule. It became more focused on continental development, forgetting that continental development and maritime development are mutually complementary, she said. "We, of course, also lacked the economic and industrial resources to fully establish a strong maritime presence," the President said while speaking at the 8th convocation of the Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai. Before the country could fully exploit the potential of this sector, India should overcome several challenges. "For example, a lot of container ship cargo is diverted to nearby foreign ports due to depth restrictions. In the merchant and civilian ship ...

To promote peace, necessary to understand importance of tolerance: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said it is necessary to understand the importance of tolerance and respect for each other to promote peace and harmony in the society. Addressing an interfaith meeting at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, she said religion holds an important place in the lives of people. Religious beliefs and practices provide us with relief, hope and strength in adverse circumstances, she said. Prayer and meditation help humans experience inner peace and emotional stability, she said, adding that fundamental spiritual values ??like peace, love, purity and truth "make our lives meaningful". "Religious practices devoid of these values ??cannot benefit us. To promote peace and harmony in the society, it is necessary to understand the importance of tolerance, respect for each other and harmony," the president was quoted as having said in a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Murmu said every human soul deserves affection and respect. "Recognising self, living

Prez attends 1st convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University

President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in East Champaran district of Bihar on Thursday. Governor Rajendra Arlekar and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar were also present at the ceremony held in Motihari, where East Champaran is headquartered. Later, in the evening, she is scheduled to address the convocation ceremony of AIIMS-Patna. At the Raj Bhavan, where the president is putting up, she is also scheduled to interact with members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Bihar. Murmu arrived in the state on Wednesday on a three-day tour, the first since she got elected to the top constitutional post last year. Her Bihar tour will conclude on Friday with a visit to Gaya where she will grace the third convocation of Central University of South Bihar, an official statement said. Security has been beefed up across the state in view of Murmu's visit.

President Droupadi Murmu appoints new governors of Odisha, Tripura

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Raghubar Das as Governor of Odisha, and Indra Sena Reddy Nallu as Governor of Tripura