President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Summer Annual Edition of Amrit Udyan on Wednesday, marking the beginning of its public viewing season. The garden, formerly known as the Mughal Garden, will be open to visitors from August 16 to September 15, 2024. Opening hours are from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the last entry allowed at 5:15 PM. The garden will be closed on Mondays for maintenance.

The Union Home Ministry has announced that 1,037 personnel from various services will be honoured with gallantry and service medals on Independence Day. This includes police officers, fire service members, home guards, civil defence personnel, and correctional services staff.

India is set to strengthen its diplomatic presence in Southeast Asia by opening an embassy in Timor-Leste, a move announced by President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the country. This new embassy aims to facilitate better consular services for the Indian community residing in Timor-Leste and enhance the communication and cooperation between the two governments.

President Murmu has arrived in New Zealand as part of her three-nation tour. She was welcomed in Auckland by New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay and High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan. This visit marks the second leg of her tour, following her stay in Fiji.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, highlighted the significance of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) third consecutive electoral victory, attributing it to the unwavering trust of the Indian people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver a significant address today in the Lok Sabha, marking his first speech to the MPs of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) during this parliamentary session. This comes as PM Modi assumes office for a third consecutive term, aiming to respond to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address.

Denmark’s Ambassador to India, Freddy Svane, praised President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament as “fantastic.” He expressed Denmark’s anticipation of India’s economic growth and its emergence as a strong global power. Svane highlighted the extensive agenda outlined by President Murmu and looked forward to India’s continued development.

President Droupadi Murmu and BJP leaders have expressed deep condolences and condemned the recent terror attack on a bus carrying pilgrims to the Shiv Khori shrine in Reasi district. The attack resulted in nine deaths and 33 injuries.

President Draupadi Murmu was on a five-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, during which she stayed in the President's official residence, 'The Retreat' in Shimla.

Actor Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup, former Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik and industrialist Sitaram Jindal were conferred with the Padma Bhushan.

Kin receive awards conferred on PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan and former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur

The submission of the One Nation One Election report to President Droupadi Murmu by the high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind marks a watershed moment in India's democratic landscape, hailed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.