New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) In a proud moment for Indian sports, President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt congratulations to Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow medal winners Sharmila Dhankar, Shilpa K. Shyla, Sarvesh Anil Kushare, and Valluri Ajaya Babu, praising their achievements on the global stage. Sharmila produced a season-best throw of 9.81m to claim gold in Women’s Shot Put F57, ending India’s 20-year wait for a para-athletics medal at the Commonwealth Games. She also became the first …
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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who assumed charge as the Union Education Minister on Sunday, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with the responsibility. In a post on X, after taking the additional charge, Joshi said: “Today, I assumed charge as the Union Minister for Education. I am grateful to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for placing his faith in me and entrusting me with this responsibility.””I accept it with humili…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday paid homage to the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the line of duty during the 1999 Kargil War, hailing their unparalleled valour and patriotism, which she said would continue to inspire future generations. India is commemorating the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, marked with gratitude and national pride, in remembrance of the historic 1999 victory when Indian soldiers reclaimed the snow-covered heights of Kargil.In …
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The development comes amid protests over exam paper leaks.The President’s office confirmed the appointment through an official communique issued on Saturday.President Droupadi Murmu, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Council of M…
Bucharest, July 25 (IANS) The close bond between people of India and Romania remains the strongest pillar of relations between both countries, President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing members of the Indian community and ‘Friends of India’ in Bucharest on the concluding day of her State Visit to the country. President Murmu also urged the Indian community in Romania to continue being active partners in the developmental journey of India.“I am delighted to see that the Indian diaspora …
Bucharest, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday described education as the “single‑most transformative force” in her life, while receiving the Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies in Romania. She said her personal journey had taught her that education is the great equaliser, capable of reshaping lives and societies.“I was born in a small village in a family with very limited means. I was the first girl from my village to…
Bucharest, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies at a ceremony in Bucharest, Romania.During her address at the ceremony, President Murmu encouraged Bucharest University and other Romanian educational institutions to deepen cooperation through joint research and faculty and student exchanges.”Today, as the world is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, digital technologies and other rapid sci…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh Bittu quit the Union Council of Ministers and President Droupadi Murmu accepted his resignation on Friday, said an official. An official communique issued by the President’s Secretariat said, “The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has accepted the resignation of Shri Ravneet Singh from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect, under clause (2) of Articl…
Bucharest, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid her respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Romania’s Bucharest before the conclusion of the last leg of her three-nation Europe visit.”President Droupadi Murmu paid her respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Bucharest, Romania. The monument embodies Romania’s gratitude to its fallen soldiers and is a national symbol of patriotism, unity, and peace,” the President’s Secretariat wrote on X.Earlier in the day, Presi…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged Romanian companies to actively participate in India’s growth story as the country has emerged as the world’s fastest growing economy, offering immense opportunities for international partnerships, investment and technology collaboration.Addressing the India–Romania Business Forum at Bucharest, the President said that Romania, with its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, highly skilled human resources, advanced i…