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Murmu arrives in UP's Bareilly, to address IVRI's convocation ceremony

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Bareilly on Monday for the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, officials said. Murmu will be the chief guest at the ceremony to be held at the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium here, they said. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel welcomed Murmu on her arrival in Bareilly. In a post in Hindi on X, Adityanath said, "Hearty welcome and felicitation to Hon'ble President Draupadi Murmu ji in 'Nath Nagri' Bareilly." In a post on X, the President's Secretariat said, "Governor of Uttar Pradesh Smt Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Bareilly." ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Izatnagar is dedicated to research and development in the field of veterinary and animal sciences.

President's invocation of Article 143 rare but not first time, say experts

President Murmu's referral to the Supreme Court under Article 143(1) revives a rare constitutional tool used to seek advisory opinions on complex legal questions

Significance of peace has grown amid atmosphere of unrest: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the significance of peace and unity has increased amid unrest in certain parts of the world. Addressing the inaugural session of a four-day global summit at the international headquarters of Brahma Kumaris in Mount Abu, the President said, "Today, an atmosphere of unrest is prevailing in several parts of the world. At a time when human values are declining, the importance of peace and unity is increasing even more." She added, "Peace is also located deep inside the mind. So everyone must keep their mind, words and deeds clean." Calling on joining forces to overcome the challenge of global warming and pollution, Murmu said, "People should understand that they are not the owners of this earth, but are responsible for its protection. We are trustees, not owners. We have to protect this planet with our own discretion." Somewhere there is excessive rain while somewhere there is a drought, she said, highlighting the impact of the climate change. "

Argentina's Prez presents 2025 budget, vows austerity to kill deficit

Libertarian President Javier Milei of Argentina presented the 2025 budget to Congress late Sunday, outlining policy priorities that reflected his key pledge to kill the country's chronic fiscal deficit and signaled a new phase of confrontation with lawmakers. In an unprecedented move, Milei personally pitched the budget to Congress instead of his economy minister, lambasting Argentina's history of macroeconomic mismanagement and promising to veto anything that compromised his tough slog of tight fiscal policy. The president's budget proposal followed a week of political clashes in the legislature where Milei controls less than 15% of the seats over spending increases that the administration warns would derail its IMF-backed zero deficit budget. Opposition parties have sought to pass laws to raise salaries and pensions with inflation to help hard-hit Argentines cope with brutal austerity. The cornerstone of this budget is the first truth of macroeconomics, a truth that for many yea

Harris bashes Trump over fear and hate, promises compassion in debut rally

In a 17-minute speech, Harris aggressively went after Trump's vulnerabilities, comparing her background as a former prosecutor to his record as a convicted felon.

Finland's Ex-Prime Minister Alexander Stubb will run for president in 2024

Finland's former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb said on Tuesday he will run as a candidate in the presidential election early next year, in a race that also includes a popular former Finnish foreign minister who was a key negotiator of the Nordic country's recent membership in NATO. Stubb, 55, who headed the Finnish government in 2014-2015 and later served as foreign minister, said he was both honoured and thankful for the trust bestowed upon me". Prime Minister Petteri Opo and Finland's conservative National Coalition Party had asked him to run. The Finnish head of state is elected by a popular vote every six years. Finland's president has substantial powers, particularly in matters related to foreign and security policy, which the president decides together with the government. The president also signs bills into law, can veto legislative proposals and acts as Finland's supreme military commander. The two-leg Finnish presidential elections will be held in January and February ..

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

James Webb telescope captures images of universe: How astronomy will change

Unveiled by US president Joe Biden, the stunning image of SMACS 0723, a cluster of thousands of galaxies, was released on July 11

As Ukraine conflict rages, Biden seeks to unite Americans in annual speech

Biden intends to use the annual speech to stress the importance of countering Putin and push his domestic economic agenda

Modi's pet projects get President Kovind's pat in joint Parliament sitting

From lauding Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to making a case for passing the Triple Talaq Bill, and highlighting the dream of a 'New India', highlights of President Kovind's speech