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Parliament proceedings | Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani face off in Lok Sabha

Competing versions of BJP and Congress leaders as to what transpired in the LS between Ms. Gandhi and Ms. Irani.

The Hindu

BJP women MPs protest against Congress leader's remark on President Murmu

NEW DELHI: Women BJP MPs, including Union ministers, on Thursday held a protest in Parliament complex here against Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for his remark on President Droupadi Murmu.

The Times of India

"No question of apologising": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on 'Rashtrapatni’ remark

"There is no question of apologising. I had mistakenly said 'Rashtrapatni', now if you want to hang me for it, then you can...the ruling party, in a deliberate design, trying to make mountain out of a molehill," said Congress Chowdhury on his 'Rashtrapatni' remark. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Monsoon Session: BJP accuses Congress of 'demeaning' President Murmu

Union minister Smriti Irani said Chowdhury used the term knowing well that it demeans Murmu and her office and is against India's values. Full story on Dynamite News:

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J&K HC gets new additional judge as President Droupadi Murmu signs her first warrant of appointment

Sources in the government said this is the first warrant of appointment President Murmu signed

The Hindu

Mayurbhanj residents enjoy memorable lunch with 'daughter of soil' at Rashtrapati Bhavan

All 60 people from Droupadi Murmu's home district, invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony, were in for a pleasant surprise when the authorities urged them to join a lunch hosted by the President

The Hindu

Video | A kite for President Droupadi Murmu

Two persons from Bengaluru come up with an unusual way to congratulate Droupadi Murmu on becoming the new President of India

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Opposition parties write to Murmu; allege 'intensifying misuse' of probe agencies by Modi government

Leaders of several opposition parties raised the issue of the "stubborn attitude" of the government, which is not allowing an urgent discussion on the issue of price rise and GST hike

The Hindu

Hearty Welcome Droupadi Murmu: 1st President born in Independent India

Droupadi Murmu is the second woman President after Pratibha Devi Singh Patil who graced the Raisina Hill during 2007-2012. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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How Mamata Banerjee changed her tune over support to Droupadi Murmu in the midst of presidential election

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee-headed Trinamool Congress (TMC) breaking ranks with the opposition in the vice-presidential election remains a mystery but the party had, in fact, started parting ways with the Congress-led UPA in the presidential poll itself.

The Times of India

PM Modi meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Droupadi Murmu, a former governor of Jharkhand, was sworn in as the 15th President of the country

The Hindu

Kargil Vijay Diwas: President, PM lead nation in paying homage

Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on July 26 every year to mark the historic day when India defeated Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Kargil Vijay Diwas symbol of extraordinary valour of armed forces: President Droupadi Murmu

The day is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Hooch kills 18 people in Gujarat; Sri Lanka to restrict fuel imports for next 12 months and more

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BJP cadre to distribute 5,000 portraits of President Droupadi Murmu in Prayagraj slum areas

PRAYAGRAJ: With Droupadi Murmu taking oath of the 15th President of the country, the activities of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district unit are all set to distribute around 5,000 portraits of Droupadi Murmu in city’s slums, trans-Ganga, trans-Yamuna and tribal dominated areas.

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: BJP workers celebrate after President Droupadi Murmu takes oath

LUCKNOW/PRAYAGRAJ: After Droupadi Murmu took oath of office, members of the Baharatiya Janata Party's Scheduled Tribes Morcha celebrated the occasion at the party's Lucknow headquarters on Monday.

The Hindu

Ram Nath Kovind moves to new home at 12 Janpath as his tenure as president ends

His new home was occupied by former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan

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World leaders congratulate India's new President Murmu

Droupadi Murmu is the country’s first tribal head of state and the second woman in the post

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Nitish Kumar skips swearing-in of President Droupadi Murmu, leading to speculations about sour relation between BJP and JD(U)

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar didn’t attend the swearing-in ceremony of President Droupadi Murmu in the national capital on Monday. It was the second invite by BJP’s top brass in the last four days that Nitish preferred to stay away from, leading to speculations that is not all well between…

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Row over seating arrangements during Droupadi Murmu’s oath-taking ceremony

Opposition parties claimed that the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, was not accorded a seat commensurate with his position during the swearing-in ceremony

The Hindu

Leaders from across political spectrum congratulate President Murmu

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said Ms. Murmu’s election to the highest office is a testimony to the vibrancy and strength of Indian democracy

The Hindu

Poor and downtrodden see their reflection in me, says Murmu

In her first speech after taking oath of office, the President invokes India’s rich tribal legacy

The Hindu

No end to celebrations in Odisha with Droupadi Murmu becoming 15th President of India

People of Rairangpur, the new President’s home town, celebrate the occasion with dancing on streets

Reuters

Poor in India can dream, says its first tribal president

India's first president from a marginalised tribal community, Droupadi Murmu, said on Monday after being sworn in that her election was an "achievement of every poor person in the country".

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Former President Kovind moves to new residence

Ram Nath Kovind was driven down to his new home from Rashtrapati Bhavan after Droupadi Murmu took over as the President of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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