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PM Modi to visit President Droupadi Murmu’s in-laws’ village in Odisha on June 20

PM Modi to visit President Droupadi Murmu’s in-laws’ village in Odisha on June 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit President Droupadi Murmu’s in-laws’ village of Pahadpur in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on June 20 and participate in several programmes, officials said. President Murmu is scheduled to arrive in Rairangpur on June 19, while the prime minister will join the state-level celebrations on June 20. (HT_PRINT) Pahadpur, the native village of Murmu’s late husband Shyam Charan Murmu, is located about 20 km from Rairangpur town, where the main state-level function marking the second anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha will be held. Also Read| President Murmu reviews IMA passing out parade; first batch of nine women officers join Army Droupadi Murmu was born in Uparbeda village in the Rairangpur subdivision and was married to Shyam Charan Murmu of Pahadpur. Her husband and two sons passed away before she assumed office as the President in 2022. A memorial has been set up for Murmu’s husband and sons in the village. According to officials, a mega public event will be held at Dandabosh in Rairangpur on June 20. The function will …

President Murmu’s Atal Tunnel visit cancelled; Kullu Administration enforces tight security measures

President Murmu’s Atal Tunnel visit cancelled; Kullu Administration enforces tight security measures

President Droupadi Murmu’s proposed visit to the Atal Tunnel on April 29 has been cancelled due to inclement weather, according to an official communication from the President’s Secretariat and confirmed by the Kullu district administration. The visit was part of the President’s scheduled tour of Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 1, which included halts at Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra, Shimla, the Atal Tunnel, and Palampur. Authorities have been directed to take necessary action following the revised itinerary. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Transgender Amendment Bill gets President Murmu’s assent

Transgender Amendment Bill gets President Murmu’s assent

Activists stage a protest against the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026. File | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, the Union Law Ministry said in a gazette notification on Monday (March 30, 2026). The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) passed the Bill, a day after the Lok Sabha cleared the legislation. The Opposition had demanded the Bill should be sent to a select committee of the House for further scrutiny, as it had provisions that would have an impact on the dignity of third-gender people. Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar, countering the Opposition’s charges against the Bill, had said it was an effort to take along all segments of the society together. He had said that the Bill would ensure protection to only those who face discrimination due to biological issues and added that transgender people will continue to get legal recognition and protection. The government had said that the “existing vague definition” of transgender persons …

Ayodhya gears up for President Murmu`s visit on March 19

Ayodhya gears up for President Murmu`s visit on March 19

Elaborate arrangements are being made for President Droupadi Murmu`s upcoming visit to Ayodhya on March 19. The road leading up to the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has been adorned with saffron flags and pennant banners. Workers were seen putting up banners across the city, depicting President Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.  Speaking about the arrangements and security measures, Ayodhya`s District Magistrate (DM) Nikhil Tikaram Funde, told IANS, “We are working towards ensuring a hassle free event”, as per IANS. He added that `VIP darshan` will be closed on that day but common people will be allowed to visit the temple except for the time period during the President`s visit. Responsibilities and measures has been planned for President Murmu`s visit SSP Ayodhya, Gaurav Grover, said, “Today we have been briefed about the security measures and our responsibilities during President Murmu`s visit. Right from her landing at the airport to the route that will be taken by her to reach the venue, everything has been planned accordingly.” He added, “We will …

WB: Row over lapses during Murmu’s visit

WB: Row over lapses during Murmu’s visit

Amid a row over “lapses” at President Droupad Murmu’s event in West Bengal, the Centre sought a response from the state government over the “violations” of the rules related to protocol, venue, and route arrangements during the visit, sources said. In a letter to West Bengal chief secretary, the Union home secretary has asked him to furnish a response on the violations of the ‘Blue Book’ rules of protocol, venue and route arrangements. The ‘Blue Book’ is a confidential document which lists rules for the security for the President, Vice-President, and the Prime Minister. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, …

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: President Murmu’s Speech Reflected Aspiration Of 140 Cr Indians, Says PM Modi

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: President Murmu’s Speech Reflected Aspiration Of 140 Cr Indians, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media ahead of the budget session on Thursday and highlighted the India-European Union free trade agreement as a key step toward fulfilling the country’s aspirations. He emphasised that fishermen, young people, farmers and the services sector would also benefit from greater access to European markets, describing the deal as part of a wider reform-led economic strategy. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the Economic Survey of India today on Day 2 of the Budget Session of Parliament. The survey will provide an overview of the country’s economic situation. The Economic Survey is released every year before the Budget and outlines growth trends, challenges, and policy directions. It is expected to offer clues about the government’s priorities before Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026 in the Lok Sabha on February 1. This will be a landmark moment for the Finance Minister, as she is preparing to present her ninth consecutive budget, the highest number by any finance minister. The upcoming budget is expected to focus on measures to …

Union Budget 2026 session to begin today with President Droupadi Murmu`s address

Union Budget 2026 session to begin today with President Droupadi Murmu`s address

Parliament’s Budget Session begins today with Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, setting the tone for the government’s financial and legislative agenda. Session to run for 65 days with mid-session recess The Economic Survey will be tabled on January 29, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026 on February 1. Compiled by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the guidance of the Chief Economic Adviser, the Survey will assess economic performance and key indicators for 2025–26 (April–March), while outlining prospects for the coming fiscal year. The session is scheduled for 30 sittings spread over 65 days and will conclude on April 2. Lawmakers will break for a recess on February 13 and return on March 9, allowing Standing Committees to scrutinise Demands for Grants across ministries and departments. Budget debate, Motion of Thanks to dominate first phase In its opening phase, the session will largely focus on budget-related business and the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address. …

Republic Day 2026: When And Where To Watch President Droupadi Murmu’s Address To Nation? | India News

Republic Day 2026: When And Where To Watch President Droupadi Murmu’s Address To Nation? | India News

Last Updated:January 25, 2026, 17:13 IST This will be President Murmu’s fourth address on Republic Day eve, and will be streamed live across the nation. President Droupadi Murmu (IMAGE: Screengrab) Republic Day 2026: As India is gearing up to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on Monday, January 26, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu will deliver her address to the nation on Sunday evening. This will be President Murmu’s fourth address on Republic Day eve, and will be streamed live across the nation. The address will be broadcast live in Hindi, followed by the English version. For those who prefer to listen in regional languages, the address will be broadcast in various regional languages starting at 9:30 pm on Doordarshan’s regional channels and Akashvani’s regional networks. Where To Watch the President’s Speech? The President’s address to the nation will be broadcast in Hindi and English on Doordarshan channels from 7pm. The speech will be available across regional Doordarshan channels and will also be aired on All India Radio (AIR). In addition, the President’s speech will be live-streamed …

G RAM G Bill, Set To Overhaul MGNREGA, Gets President Murmu’s Assent | India News

G RAM G Bill, Set To Overhaul MGNREGA, Gets President Murmu’s Assent | India News

Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 18:41 IST The Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Act, 2025 expands rural wage employment to 125 days, replaces MGNREGA, and links jobs to durable rural infrastructure. The Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Act, 2025 expands rural wage employment to 125 days, replaces MGNREGA, and links jobs to durable rural infrastructure. (Image: PTI/File) The President of India has given assent to the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, marking a major overhaul of India’s rural employment framework and expanding the statutory wage employment guarantee to 125 days per rural household per year. The legislation, which was passed by Parliament earlier this year, replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 with a restructured and modern statutory framework aligned with the government’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The government said the new law is aimed at transforming rural employment from a standalone welfare measure into an integrated instrument of development, combining income security with the creation of durable, productive and climate-resilient …

PM Modi hails President Murmu’s address as a ‘resonant outline’ for Viksit Bharat – India TV

PM Modi hails President Murmu’s address as a ‘resonant outline’ for Viksit Bharat – India TV

Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO PM Modi hails President Murmu’s address as a ‘resonant outline’ for Viksit Bharat Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament, calling it a “resonant outline” of India’s path toward building a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). Source link