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The Latest Breaking News from Droupadi Murmu

Home Minister Amit Shah calls on President Droupadi Murmu

What transpired in the meeting between the Home Minister and President Murmu is not known immediately

The Hindu

BJP demands Cong to apologise to nation over Chowdhary’s remarks

Leader of Congress party in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary said his reference to President Murmu as ‘Rashtrapatni’ was a slip of the tongue and the BJP was trying to make a mountain out of a molehill

The Hindu

Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani face off in LS

Competing versions of BJP and Congress leaders as to what transpired in the LS between Ms Gandhi and Ms Irani

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BJP picks for top constitutional offices reflect blend of party’s roadmap, immediate posts

It’s useful to remember an episode that was once talked about but mostly escaped mention in the mainstream commentary on Droupadi Murmu’s presidential campaign.

Newslaundry

Andhra Pradesh: Somu Veerraju condemns Congress MP’s remarks on President

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The Hindu

Now that an Adivasi is president, will Big Media finally report on Adivasi issues?

On July 25, when Droupadi Murmu took the oath of office as India’s 15th president, not only did she become the first Adivasi and the youngest person to hold this office, but she also introduced India to the Adivasi greeting “Johar”.

Newslaundry

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to visit India to strengthen bilateral ties

Solih is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliament proceedings | Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani face off in Lok Sabha

Competing versions of BJP and Congress leaders as to what transpired in the LS between Ms. Gandhi and Ms. Irani.

The Hindu

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

NEW DELHI: 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.

The Times of India

"No question of apologising": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on 'Rashtrapatni’ remark

"There is no question of apologising. I had mistakenly said 'Rashtrapatni', now if you want to hang me for it, then you can...the ruling party, in a deliberate design, trying to make mountain out of a molehill," said Congress Chowdhury on his 'Rashtrapatni' remark. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Monsoon Session: BJP accuses Congress of 'demeaning' President Murmu

Union minister Smriti Irani said Chowdhury used the term knowing well that it demeans Murmu and her office and is against India's values. Full story on Dynamite News:

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J&K HC gets new additional judge as President Droupadi Murmu signs her first warrant of appointment

Sources in the government said this is the first warrant of appointment President Murmu signed

The Hindu

Mayurbhanj residents enjoy memorable lunch with 'daughter of soil' at Rashtrapati Bhavan

All 60 people from Droupadi Murmu's home district, invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony, were in for a pleasant surprise when the authorities urged them to join a lunch hosted by the President

The Hindu

Video | A kite for President Droupadi Murmu

Two persons from Bengaluru come up with an unusual way to congratulate Droupadi Murmu on becoming the new President of India

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Opposition parties write to Murmu; allege 'intensifying misuse' of probe agencies by Modi government

Leaders of several opposition parties raised the issue of the "stubborn attitude" of the government, which is not allowing an urgent discussion on the issue of price rise and GST hike

Dynamite News

Hearty Welcome Droupadi Murmu: 1st President born in Independent India

Droupadi Murmu is the second woman President after Pratibha Devi Singh Patil who graced the Raisina Hill during 2007-2012. Must read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

How Mamata Banerjee changed her tune over support to Droupadi Murmu in the midst of presidential election

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee-headed Trinamool Congress (TMC) breaking ranks with the opposition in the vice-presidential election remains a mystery but the party had, in fact, started parting ways with the Congress-led UPA in the presidential poll itself.

The Hindu

PM Modi meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Droupadi Murmu, a former governor of Jharkhand, was sworn in as the 15th President of the country

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: President, PM lead nation in paying homage

Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on July 26 every year to mark the historic day when India defeated Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Kargil Vijay Diwas symbol of extraordinary valour of armed forces: President Droupadi Murmu

The day is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory

The Hindu

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The Times of India

BJP cadre to distribute 5,000 portraits of President Droupadi Murmu in Prayagraj slum areas

PRAYAGRAJ: With Droupadi Murmu taking oath of the 15th President of the country, the activities of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district unit are all set to distribute around 5,000 portraits of Droupadi Murmu in city’s slums, trans-Ganga, trans-Yamuna and tribal dominated areas.

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: BJP workers celebrate after President Droupadi Murmu takes oath

LUCKNOW/PRAYAGRAJ: After Droupadi Murmu took oath of office, members of the Baharatiya Janata Party's Scheduled Tribes Morcha celebrated the occasion at the party's Lucknow headquarters on Monday.

The Hindu

Ram Nath Kovind moves to new home at 12 Janpath as his tenure as president ends

His new home was occupied by former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan

The Hindu

World leaders congratulate India's new President Murmu

Droupadi Murmu is the country’s first tribal head of state and the second woman in the post

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