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AAP MLAs seek time from President Murmu to apprise about 'Operation Lotus'

AAP MLA Atishi on Thursday said she has sought time from President Droupadi Murmu to apprise her about the BJP's alleged attempts to "destabilise" state governments in the country. This comes a day after the CBI accepted a complaint against the BJP's alleged Operation Lotus'. I have sought time with the custodian of democracy of India - the Hon'ble President, Atishi tweeted. A delegation of @AamAadmiParty MLAs wants to meet her to discuss 'Operation Lotus' - the attempts of BJP to destabilise state governments across the country, she added. On Wednesday, a 10-member delegation of the AAP MLAs including Atishi went to meet CBI Director Subodh Kumar Jaiswal to demand a probe into BJP's alleged attempts to topple other parties' governments in the state even though his office had not given any response to their request for the meeting. As they were not allowed to enter the CBI headquarters, the AAP legislators sat on a dharna outside in protest. Amid the agitation, some CBI officials

President Murmu, Prime Minister Modi extend greetings on Ganesh Chaturthi

President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and prayed for peace and prosperity in the lives of the citizens

Sonia Gandhi meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi met newly elected President Droupadi Murmu

76th Independence Day celebration: Dishes and food at Rashtrapati Bhavan

As India marks its 76th Independence day, distinct food items, dishes and cuisines will be made everywhere. Read this article to know more about cuisines, dishes, and food items at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Bill Gates, Joe Biden, ISS & others greet India on 76th Independence Day

Apart from Bill Gates, India-American astronaut Raja Chari also extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Independence day from the International Space Station

IAF's woman pilot Deepika Misra conferred with Vayu Sena medal by President

Wing Commander Deepika Misra, a pilot of the Indian Air Force, was on Sunday conferred with the Vayu Sena medal, becoming perhaps the first woman to bag the prestigious award

Prez Murmu to deliver maiden address to nation on eve of Independence Day

The president's address will be broadcast from 7 PM on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version.

Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan not to take place tomorrow

The Change of Guard ceremony will not take place this Saturday on the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan due to the preparations related to the Independence Day celebrations, an official release said

Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram urges Prez Murmu to ensure implementation of PESA Act

The PESA Act was enacted by Parliament in 1996 to ensure self-governance for people living in scheduled areas

CWG: President Murmu congratulates Indian badminton team for winning silver

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated the Indian badminton team for winning silver medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Adhir writes to President Murmu, apologises for his 'rashtrapatni' remark

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu and apologised to her for his objectionable remark. In a letter to the President, he said that he mistakenly used an incorrect word for her and it was a slip of tongue. "I am writing to express my regret for having mistakenly used an incorrect word to describe the position you hold. I assure you that it was a slip of the tongue. "I apologise and request you to accept the same," Chowdhury said in his letter to the President. While talking to reporters during their protest at Vijay chowk on Wednesday, Chowdhury had used the word 'rashtrapatni" for President Murmu, that created a row with the ruling BJP raising the issue in Parliament, demanding an apology from him and Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Ranjan's 'rashtrapatni' comment shows his mindset towards women: NCW chief

National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma on Thursday called the 'rashtrapatni' remark by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on President Droupadi Murmu "sexist"

BJP women MPs protest against Congress leader's remark on President Murmu

Women BJP MPs, including Union ministers, on Thursday held a protest in Parliament complex here against Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for his remark on President Droupadi Murmu.

Slip of the tongue: Adhir on row over him calling Prez Murmu 'rashtrapatni'

Referring to President Droupadi Murmu as 'rashtrapatni' was a "slip of the tongue", Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said and alleged that BJP was making a "mountain out of a molehill"

Insult to Odisha daughter: Chaos in state assembly over Rashtrapatni remark

Chaos reigned supreme in the Odisha assembly on Thursday as opposition BJP MLAs protested over Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remarks on President Droupadi Murmu

RS adjourned till noon amid uproar over Chowdhury's remark on Prez

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for almost an hour on Thursday as the treasury benches sought an apology from Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury over his "sexist insult" of the President

Mayurbhanj residents enjoy lunch with 'daughter of soil' President Murmu

It was a dream come true for five dozen people of Odisha's tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj district as they got the opportunity to have lunch with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

APJ Abdul Kalam death anniversary: Top quotes by the 'Missile Man of India'

APJ Abdul Kalam died on July 27, 2015 at the age of 83

It's been real privilege to work with you as your PM: Modi to Kovind

PM Modi has heaped praise on Ram Nath Kovind, saying he set the highest standards of principles, probity, performance, sensitivity and service during his tenure as India's President

Dare to dream, can come true: Murmu in first address as President of India

The new President said sustainable development was crucial