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Times Group MD calls on Prez Murmu; hands over 'Femina' featuring her

Times Group Managing Director Vineet Jain on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu to hand over the latest edition of Femina, which features the inspiring story of her life. Jain presented the first copy of the Femina that carries a cover story on the President as a manifestation of women empowerment. Last year, Murmu was elected as the first tribal president, a remarkable rise for the unassuming politician who began her career as a councillor in Odisha. Before joining politics, Murmu worked as a primary school teacher and soon became the junior assistant in the State Irrigation and Power Department.

I-Day eve address: Prez says inflation successfully contained by govt, RBI

President Murmu says people cushioned from ill-effects of price rise; applauds India's economic resilience

Stealth frigate 'Vindhyagiri' being readied for Aug 17 launch by President

The third advanced stealth frigate built by Defence PSU GRSE for the Indian Navy is being readied on war footing for its launch by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday, officials said. To be christened 'Vindhyagiri' after a mountain range in Karnataka, this is the sixth of seven ships under Project 17A. Final touches were being given to the ship before its launch by the President on August 17, as scores of workers busied themselves with various engineering and paint jobs at the GRSE's main unit on the banks of River Hooghly. Huge cranes were at work delivering material to the deck of the ship, while some items were being unloaded from it, with senior engineers supervising the final construction activities in the warship in-making, they said. The ship, being painted in ash, black and red colour, has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy's warship design bureau, as are the other P17A stealth frigates. Following its launch, the ship will undergo fitting out of various components,

Parliament passes Bill to empower Prez with management IIMs' accountability

Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill which seeks to entrust the management accountability of the IIMs with the President, who will be the Visitor to the premier B-schools and have powers to audit their functioning and remove or appoint directors. The Rajya Sabha cleared the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which aims to strengthen the governance and oversight of the prestigious institutions while preserving their academic autonomy, by a voice vote. Lok Sabha had cleared the bill on August 4. Replying to a debate on the bill in Rajya Sabha, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the government has no intention to take away the academic accountability from the institute but the bill will only ensure its management accountability. He noted that the Centre has spent more than Rs 6,000 crore in setting up the IIMs. According to the bill, which seeks to amend the IIM Act of 2017, the President will be a Visitor to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) with

Educated women can make greater contribution to economy: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said educated women can make greater contribution to the economy, provide leadership in various sectors and make a positive impact on the society. In her address at the 165th convocation of the University of Madras here, she said about 1.85 lakh students are currently studying in the varsity and its affiliated colleges and out of them more than 50 per cent are girls. "The University of Madras is a shining example of gender equality." The President said "we are investing in the progress of our nation" by investing in the education of girls. Educated women can make greater contribution to the economy, provide leadership in various sectors and make a positive impact on the society, she underlined. Congratulating the graduating students, Murmu said this region has been a cradle of civilisation and culture. "Tirukkural is guiding all of us for centuries." The great bhakti tradition of poetry originated in Tamil Nadu and it was taken to the north of the

Providing dignified life to disabled people responsibility of society: Prez

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said providing a dignified life to persons with disabilities is the responsibility of the entire society. "We have to ensure that they get proper education, employment opportunities, accessible public places and a safer and better life," Murmu said at the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Federation of the Blind here. In the Indian culture, she said, disability has never been considered a hindrance in acquiring knowledge and achieving excellence. Citing examples of Rishi Ashtavakra, who had eight physical deformities, and blind poet Surdas, one of the most influential figures of the Bhakti Movement, Murmu said, "Insight is more important than sight." Providing a dignified life to persons with disabilities is the responsibility of the entire society, she said. The President appreciated the National Federation of the Blind for playing an important role in improving the lives of visually impaired people in the last 50 years, according to

International community looking to India for solutions: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the international community is looking towards India for solutions to complex global challenges such as climate change, cyber security, and combating extremism and terrorism. Addressing a group of probationers of the Indian Foreign Service (2022 batch), she said India's role and influence in the international arena is expanding rapidly, both as a driver of global growth and as a strong voice in global governance. "India's growing profile means that you will not only have to fulfil your traditional duties, but will also have to shoulder new responsibilities for serving our political, economic and cultural interests," the president said. It could be seeking out new technology partnerships, securing markets for Indian goods and services, delivering humanitarian aid, or providing support to the Indian diaspora, Murmu said. She said officers must be versatile and adaptable, stay well-informed, and learn to play multiple roles. "Today, the ...

Abdul Kalam's 8th death anniversary: Remembering the Missile man of India

India is remembering the former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his 8th death anniversary today. Kalam had passed away on July 27, 2015, at the age of 83, while giving a lecture at IIM-Shillong

PM Modi congratulates Murmu as she completes first year as President

With President Droupadi Murmu completing her first year in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated her and said her various accomplishments reflect the tangible impact of her leadership. Murmu, the first tribal woman to hold the top office, completed one year in office on Tuesday. "Congratulations to Rashtrapati Ji on her first year in office! Her tireless dedication to public service and relentless pursuit of progress are extremely motivating," Modi said. "Her various accomplishments reflect the tangible impact of her leadership," the prime minister said in a tweet.

President Murmu to embark on a three-day visit to Odisha from today

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to undertake a three-day visit to Odisha on Tuesday, a statement from the President's Secretariat said.

President Droupadi Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of five nations

Clemente Pedro Francisco Camenha, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola and Demeke Atnafu Ambulo, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, presented their credentials to the president

Public representatives must think beyond themselves for nation: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said public representatives should think beyond themselves for the development of the nation and society. Instead of "me or mine", it should be "ours", Murmu said while addressing members of the Rajasthan Assembly here. The eighth session of the Rajasthan assembly resumed on Friday. The session began on January 23 and was adjourned sine die on March 21. Since the session was not prorogued, it was reconvened by Speaker C P Joshi. Addressing the legislators, Murmu said sometimes, people are so influenced by their leaders that they try to be like them and they also see what their leaders are doing for the country, state, society, women and youths. Not only should the behaviour of public representatives be people-centric, their thoughts should also be such, the President said. Instead of "me or mine", it should be "ours", she said. "There will be no development in the country or society if one thinks about oneself. We should ask ourselves what we ha

Rashtrapati Bhavan to host two-day Visitor's Conference 2023 on Monday

Rashtrapati Bhavan will host a two-day Visitor's Conference 2023 on July 10 and 11

Mumbai Police issues traffic advisory ahead of Prez Murmu's Visit

According to a notification issued by the Mumbai Police, President Droupadi Murmu will pay a visit to Shri Siddhivinayak Temple today, which is under the jurisdiction of the Dadar Traffic Division in

Never forget your mothertongue, motherland: President Murmu urges people

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday made a pitch for the use of mother tongue in family and society, and said people should never forget their mother tongue and motherland. She was addressing a gathering at the inauguration of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Sanskritik Kendra in Nagpur. "We are Bharatiya first, whether we live in our country or outside it," she said. Citing an example from the Ramayana, the president said she feels that 'matrubhoomi', 'matrubhasha' and 'Maa' (motherland, mother tongue and mother) are above all. "The new generation, after getting modern education in the country and abroad, is doing good work. In spite of being away from their birthplace, they are connected to their local language and culture, which is very good," she said. "I want to tell you all that it is your responsibility to use your mother tongue in your family, society and community. Give your children knowledge of their mother tongue. Learning other languages and cultures is good. But whatever .

Maha bus tragedy: President Murmu expresses grief to bereaved families

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said the heart-wrenching incident of a bus catching fire in Maharashtra claiming 25 lives was extremely disturbing and expressed condolences to the bereaved families. Twenty-five passengers were charred to death after their bus caught fire after hitting a divider following a tyre burst on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Buldhana district in the early hours of Saturday, police said. Eight others, including the bus driver and its cleaner, survived the tragedy as they managed to come out of the burning vehicle through broken windows, they said. "The heart-wrenching tragedy in Buldhana, Maharashtra, claiming many precious lives, including children and women, is extremely disturbing. "My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. May they have enough courage to bear this tragic loss. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Murmu tweeted.

Prez confers Distinguished Service Awards on 84 serving, retired personnel

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred Distinguished Service Awards, including 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, on 84 serving and retired personnel of the armed forces and the Indian Coast Guard. The awards were presented during a defence investiture ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Lt Gen ADS Aujla, former commander of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps responsible for guarding the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kashmir Valley, was awarded the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM), according to the official list of awardees. "President Droupadi Murmu, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, conferred Distinguished Service Awards to 84 serving and retired personnel of the armed forces and the Indian Coast Guard during the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-II) in New Delhi," the defence ministry said in a statement. The President awarded 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (AVSMs), one Bar to AVSM, three UYSMs and 28 Param Vishisht Seva Medals (PVSMs) to the personnel for ...

Murmu 'missed' call before prez nomination, PMO asked ex-OSD to connect

Droupadi Murmu was not a frequent mobile phone user and probably "missed the most important call of her life" - that from the Prime Minister's Office to inform her about her nomination as the official NDA candidate for the president's post, claims a new book. But her former officer on special duty in Jharkhand, Bikash Chandra Mohanto, came running to Murmu's house with his phone in hand, saying he had received a call apparently from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and was asked to connect with her. This incident of June 21, 2022 finds mention in the biographical work "Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hill" by journalist Kasturi Ray, published recently by Rupa. Through interviews and analysis, Ray tracks Murmu's life, following her through school and college, from being a teacher to social worker, councillor to minister, from taking charge as the governor of Jharkhand to becoming India's first tribal president. On that day in June last year, Murmu was in Odisha's

Intel India chief Nivruti Rai resigns, successor to be announced soon

Releasing a statement at her exit, Intel said that the company is grateful to Nivruti for the tremendous progress Intel India has made under her leadership

Beyond tribal instincts

Kasturi Ray's biography of President Droupadi Murmu is an exploration into her childhood, her deep inner sorrow, and the impact of her cultural upbringing, which values generosity, on her life