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President Droupadi Murmu launches Gujarat Assembly’s digital project

The NeVA project aligns with the broader Digital India Programme representing one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMP).

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

President virtually launches Ayushman Bhav campaign

Pres. Murmu virtually launched Ayushman Bhav campaign & portal to achieve UHC & ensure healthcare for all. Multi-ministerial approach & involvement of local governance praised. Seva Pakwada initiative to ensure everyone receives essential health services. Ayushman Bhav to facilitate access of cards, IDs & raise awareness of diseases. Digital inclusion…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Global Biofuel Alliance a key step under India’s leadership after International Solar Alliance: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project of the Gujarat Assembly, and addressed the State Assembly, as it commenced its four-day monsoon session

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ experience for guests at G-20 Summit dinner, millet dishes on menu

The delicacies served to the guests included dishes made from “Shree Anna” (millets) — considered as super foods — and Kashmiri Kahwa, according to the dinner’s menu which reflected India’s diverse culinary tradition.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Six Opposition CMs may skip G-20 dinner hosted by President

Opposition leaders to skip G-20 dinner hosted by President Murmu; Former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and Deve Gowda cite poor health; 3 Congress Chief Ministers, Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan won't attend.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

India vs Bharat: A synonym, binary choice or ideological fixation?

There were rumours and a furious debate as President Droupadi Murmu’s office sent out an invite for a G20 event – in the name of the President of Bharat. 

Newslaundry · Sep 8, 2023

Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate National Human Rights Institutions conference on September 20

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Biennial Conference of NHRIs of Asia Pacific in New Delhi on Sept 20. Over 1,300 delegates from India and abroad to attend. Conference to mark 75th anniversary of UNDHR, 30 years of NHRI and Paris Principles.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

'If we get requests like that, we consider them as they come': UN spokesperson on 'Bharat' row

Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday told his ministerial colleagues to avoid the political row around the Bharat issue.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

West Bengal Assembly resolution on ‘Poila Baisakh’ as State Foundation Day

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to observe 'Poila Baishak' (Bengali New Year) as 'Bangla Dibas' (West Bengal Foundation Day) instead of June 20th declared by Centre. Mamata Banerjee urges Governor to not hold event on June 20th.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Morning Digest | ‘India’ and ‘Bharat’ can be used in invitation, say legal experts; Indo-Pacific, China map on agenda as PM Modi leaves for Jakarta, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023