President of India

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

Ram Nath Kovind moves out of Rashtrapati Bhavan, check where former president will live now

Kovind drove down to his new home from Rashtrapati Bhavan after Droupadi Murmu took over as the President of India.

Jul 25, 2022, 14:06 PM IST

From Neelam Sanjiva Reddy to Droupadi Murmu, READ why President of India takes OATH on JULY 25

President of India: Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of the country. He was sworn in on 26 January 1950. He was the President till May 13, 1962. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan then became the President. He held office till his full term. But then Fakruddin Ali Ahmed and Zakir Hussain could not complete their term as President.

Jul 25, 2022, 11:52 AM IST

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India's 15th President, says 'reaching Presidential post not my personal achievement, it is...'

In her first address as President, Droupadi Murmu said that her election to the top constitutional post proves that in India, the poor can not only dream but also fulfill those aspirations.

Jul 25, 2022, 11:29 AM IST

Droupadi Murmu sworn in as India's new President, see images of oath-taking ceremony here

Droupadi Murmu took oath as the 15th President of India today. Droupadi Murmu is the second woman President of the country, first-ever tribal woman to hold the highest constitutional post.

Jul 25, 2022, 11:25 AM IST

Meet President Droupadi Murmu's official car, Rs 9 crore Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard armoured limousine - IN PICS

Newly elected President Droupadi Murmu will ride a Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard limousine as her official Presidential vehicle, which is considered one of the safest vehicles in India, just like the one deployed by the SPG for PM Narendra Modi. 

 

Jul 25, 2022, 10:39 AM IST

'Connect Madam Murmu, HURRY, PM wants to talk', Narendra Modi couldn't 'CATCH HER' that day even after 10 calls!

President of India: Chief Justice NV Ramana will administer the oath of Droupadi Murmu who will take charge of the President of India today in a colorful ceremony at the Central Hall of the Parliament. It is heard that the first tribal people's representative to take the office of the President will take oath in the traditional Santhali saree.

Jul 25, 2022, 10:17 AM IST

Droupadi Murmu swearing-in ceremony updates: Delhi traffic police issues traffic advisory, check route diversions HERE

The swearing-in ceremony of Droupadi Murmu, the 15th President of India, will be held in the Central Hall of the Parliament House here on July 25.

Jul 25, 2022, 08:17 AM IST

LIVE: 'Watershed moment for India', says PM Modi after Droupadi Murmu assumes presidency

Droupadi Murmu's oath-taking ceremony as President of India Live Updates: The 64-year-old was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana in the presence of outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, among others.

Jul 25, 2022, 06:46 AM IST

Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind to address the nation today

President Kovind's tenure is set to end today as Droupadi Murmu is likely to take oath as the next President of India on July 25. 

Jul 24, 2022, 09:18 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind delivers his farewell speech

President Ram Nath Kovind was given farewell in the Central Hall of Parliament. A farewell ceremony has been organized for this. During this, while giving a speech, Ramnath Kovind mentioned many achievements of India.

Jul 23, 2022, 20:18 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind was given farewell in the Central Hall of Parliament

President Ram Nath Kovind was given farewell in the Central Hall of Parliament. A farewell ceremony has been organized for this. During this, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla mentioned the contributions of Ramnath Kovind.

Jul 23, 2022, 18:34 PM IST

President of India: 5 lakh non-taxable monthly salary with FREE..., check the Benefits of 'First Citizen' HERE

President of India: Ramnath Kovind is now President, his term ends on July 24. The new president Draupadi Murmu will be sworn in on July 25.

Jul 22, 2022, 09:56 AM IST

Draupadi Murmu: First tribal woman to be elected President of India

Draupadi Murmu, the new President of India, is the country’s first tribal woman to win the top constitutional post.

Jul 21, 2022, 20:14 PM IST

President of India Election: Know HERE about the winners with 'Highest' and 'Least' number of Votes

President of India Election: History tells us that 14 out of the previous 15 times, the number one citizen of the country has been contested. A total of 14 people became president. Only one first president, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, went to Raisina, winning twice.

Jul 21, 2022, 10:41 AM IST

Presidential poll 2022: Government, Opposition mull over candidates as race for Raisina Hill picks up

Veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is considered a dark horse from both sides, having decades of experience in government at the Centre as Union Minister and as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister.

 

Jun 10, 2022, 11:23 AM IST

Presidential Election 2022 to be held on July 18: Here's how President of India is elected

The Indian Presidential elections work on the concept of the electoral college, which means that all the representatives are chosen by the people of India to the respective public offices on state and national levels, and vote to elect the President.

Jun 09, 2022, 17:39 PM IST

EC announces schedule for presidential polls, voting to be held on July 18; details here

The commission announced that a total of 4,809 electors to vote in the Presidential elections in 2022 and no political party can issue a whip to its members.

Jun 09, 2022, 15:26 PM IST

Linking Ayurveda and Yoga with a particular religion is unfortunate: President Ram Nath Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind in Madhya Pradesh: He had inaugurated the Arogya Manthan programme 'One -Nation One Health System' organised by 'Arogya Bharti'.

May 28, 2022, 14:46 PM IST

Sikkim Statehood Day: PM Modi and Prez Ram Nath Kovind extend greetings

PM Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind greeted the people of Sikkim as they celebrate Sikkim Statehood Day on Monday (May 16).

May 16, 2022, 10:34 AM IST