President Droupadi Murmu

Commonwealth Games 2022: Who is Sudhir, India’s 1st ever para-powerlifting gold medallist

A six-time national champion and Asian bronze medallist, Sudhir contracted polio at the age of four. He is a farmer from Sonipat, Haryana.

Aug 05, 2022, 10:30 AM IST

Suresh N Patel takes oath as new Central Vigilance Commissioner

CVC appointment: The ceremony was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu.  Suresh N Patel's appointment as the CVC was cleared by a selection committee headed by the Prime Minister, said a PTI report.

Aug 03, 2022, 14:54 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2022: Manual labourer’s son Achinta Sheuli remembers father and brother’s sacrifices after winning gold

Weightlifter Achinta Sheuli lost his father Pratik at the age of just 12 and his family didn’t even have enough money to pay for his funeral.

Aug 01, 2022, 10:14 AM IST

Adhir Ranjan writes to Om Birla, says ‘the way Smriti Irani yelled President's name without prefixing wasn't proper’

In a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Chowdhury wrote, "I may also like to point out that the manner in which Smt. Smriti Irani was taking the name of Hon`ble Madam President in the House was not proper and in consonance with the status and position of the Hon`ble President."

Jul 30, 2022, 09:09 AM IST

A day after 'Rashtrapatni' remark row, Congress MPs hold a meeting in Parliament

A day after the 'Rashtrapatni' remark by Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, MPs of the party are all set to hold a meeting in Parliament. On Thursday, Chowdhury's remarks on President Droupadi Murmu led to an uproar with the BJP demanding a formal apology from Sonia Gandhi

Jul 29, 2022, 12:13 PM IST

DNA: Adhir Ranjan controversial statement-- Analysis of the word 'Rashtrapatni'

The debate over the word 'Rashtrapatni' is not new. After independence, there was a long debate on this in the Constituent Assembly as well. At that time, the question was raised in the Constituent Assembly that if a woman becomes the President of the country, will she be addressed as 'Rashtrapati' or the word 'Rashtrapatni' will be used for her. In response to this debate, many words then came out as suggestions.

Jul 29, 2022, 01:54 AM IST

DNA: Political mischief, a habit of Congress?

There is a lot of uproar over what Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said about President Droupadi Murmu. BJP alleges that Adhir has used the word Rashtrapatni to insult Droupadi Murmu.

Jul 29, 2022, 01:38 AM IST

Adhir Ranjan says will apologize to the President in person over controversial statement

Admitting his mistake on the controversial statement, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan said that I agree that I have made a mistake but he refused to apologize. Amid the uproar, Sonia Gandhi reacted saying that Adhir has apologized. Let us tell you, Adhir Ranjan had given a controversial statement about President Droupadi Murmu. He says that he will apologize to the President in person.

Jul 28, 2022, 20:14 PM IST

Adhir Ranjan's exclusive conversation with Zee News after controversial statement about President Droupadi Murmu

Admitting his mistake on the controversial statement, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan said that I agree that I have made a mistake but he refused to apologize. In the midst of the uproar, Sonia Gandhi reacted by saying that Adhir had apologized. Watch Adhir Ranjan's exclusive conversation with Zee News after the controversial statement about President Droupadi Murmu.

Jul 28, 2022, 16:22 PM IST

'Shows their MENTALITY’, Piyush Goyal's SCORCHING attack on Congress amid ‘RASHTRAPATNI' remark row

“The way AR Chowdhury has insulted the President shows their mentality. This country will never tolerate this insult to our tribal people. After all that, he said that there is no need to apologise for this,” said Piyush Goyal. 

Jul 28, 2022, 13:32 PM IST

'Rashtrapatni' row: AR Chowdhury ‘already apologised’, says Sonia Gandhi as BJP accuses Congress of 'demeaning' President

"He has already apologised," said Sonia Gandhi on party's Adhir Chowdhury's 'Rashtrapatni' remark against President Droupadi Murmu. 

 

Jul 28, 2022, 11:55 AM IST

'Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury addressed President as RASHTRAPATNI, country KNOWS...', Smriti Irani TARGETS Congress again

Smriti Irani alleged that the Congress has been targeting President Murmu "maliciously" ever since the BJP-led NDA named her its presidential candidate, and said she was called a "puppet" and a "symbol of evil" by its leaders

Jul 28, 2022, 11:16 AM IST

Have encountered 'tsunami' in my life: Droupadi Murmu on losing her husband, two sons, mother and brother in just six years

Droupadi Murmu succeeded Ram Nath Kovind and took over as India's 15th president. "My election is proof of the fact that in India, the poor can dream and also fulfill those dreams," she said after taking the oath of office.

Jul 25, 2022, 14:21 PM IST

BJP-JD(U) rift? Bihar CM Nitish Kumar skips Droupadi Murmu's swearing-in ceremony

Droupadi Murmu on Monday took oath as the 15th President of India. Chief Justice of India NV Ramana administered the oath to her in the central hall of Parliament. 

Jul 25, 2022, 11:11 AM IST