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 Droupadi Murmu received the award for her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and women empowerment, her office said in a post on X.

President Droupadi Murmu announced that India will soon open a Consulate in Auckland to strengthen ties with New Zealand and support the Indian diaspora, praising their contributions to New Zealand and the shared values between the two nations.

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.

President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of nine children due to a wall collapse in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when a wall collapsed on a tent where the children were staying.

On Saturday night, the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced that Lakshman Prasad Acharya, formerly the Governor of Sikkim, will now serve as the Governor of Assam, with the additional charge of Manipur.

Gulab Chand Kataria, an esteemed figure in Indian politics, has recently been appointed as the Governor of Punjab and Chandigarh by President Droupadi Murmu. This significant appointment, effective from July 27, 2024, marks another milestone in Kataria’s illustrious political career.

President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Banwarilal Purohit from his position as the Governor of Punjab and the Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Along with this acceptance, several new governors have been appointed across various states in the country.

President Droupadi Murmu has announced that two significant halls in Rashtrapati Bhavan have been renamed as part of an effort to better reflect Indian cultural values and ethos. The Durbar Hall will now be known as Ganatantra Mandap, and the Ashok Hall will be renamed Ashok Mandap.

Continuing a longstanding tradition, President Murmu offered 'dahi-chini' (curd-sugar), considered auspicious, to Sitharaman before her departure. Following this, the Union Cabinet convened to clear the Budget. The final approval by the Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will take place just before the presentation in Parliament.