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President's powers: Ordinances, pardons, emergency proclamation, and more

The country's 15th President Droupadi Murmu will have powers to promulgate ordinances, grant pardons and sign proclamation of emergency in states and the country

As president, Kovind fulfilled BJP's political agenda: Mehbooba Mufti

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said former President Ram Nath Kovind has left behind a legacy during which the country's Constitution was trampled upon as he "fulfilled BJP's political agenda". Droupadi Murmu was on Monday sworn in as India's 15th President at an impressive ceremony in the packed and historic Central Hall of Parliament. "The outgoing President leaves behind a legacy where the Indian Constitution was trampled upon umpteenth times. Be it scrapping of Article 370, CAA or the unabashed targeting of minorities & Dalits, he fulfilled BJPs political agenda at the cost of the Indian Constitution," Mufti tweeted soon after Murmu took oath as president. Kovind demitted office on Monday after completing his five-year tenure.

Got my name Droupadi from my school teacher, says President Murmu

The first tribal President of India's name Droupadi, based on a character of the epic Mahabharata' was given by her school teacher

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Watershed moment for India: PM Modi on Droupadi Murmu assuming presidency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described Droupadi Murmu taking over as India's new President as a "watershed moment" for the country, especially the poor, marginalised and downtrodden

My election proves poor can dream and achieve too: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said her election to the top constitutional post proves that in India, the poor can not only dream but also fulfil those aspirations

BJP calls AAP 'fake news peddler' as Sanjay Singh shares edited clip

A war of words erupted between the BJP and AAP after the latter shared an edited clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeting outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind at the farewell ceremon

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as the 15th President of India today

President-elect Droupadi Murmu, who hails from the tribal community, will take oath as the 15th President of India on Monday

PM Narendra Modi hails President Kovind's farewell address as 'inspiring'

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday described President Ram Nath Kovind's farewell address to the nation as "inspiring" and said his remarks showcase his passion towards national progress.

First President from a tribal community: Why did it take so long?

The most dismaying fact is that tribals have a very high dropout rate

Sister-in-law carries Santali saree for Droupadi Murmu's swearing-in

President-elect Droupadi Murmu may wear a traditional Santali saree when she takes the oath of office in Delhi on Monday

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as President tomorrow, will get 21-gun salute

President-elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday followed by a 21 gun salute

Inside Murmu's world: Passionate teacher, disciplinarian, vegetarian

Droupadi Murmu is not new to records; in a dizzying political career spanning barely a quarter century, she zoomed from a Municipal Councillor in 1997 to the country's First Citizen in 2022

Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind to address nation today at 7 pm

Outgoing President of India Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation on Sunday on the eve of demitting office, the President's Secretariat informed

Murmu elected Prez: A look at vote percentages in all presidential polls

Droupadi Murmu defeated the opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha, winning 64.03 per cent of the total votes polled on Thursday

Droupadi Murmu makes history; first tribal to be elected India's President

Gets more than 64% of the votes cast; first tribal woman to occupy the highest office

Big achievement for tribal woman to get elected as President: Kiren Rijiju

After Droupadi Murmu got elected as the 15th President of India, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said it is a big achievement for a tribal woman to get elected as the President of the country

President Election 2022: 14 Presidents who have served the nation so far

The NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu crossed the 50 per cent mark after the third round of counting to emerge victorious in the poll over her rival Yashwant Sinha

Who will be 15th President of India? Counting begins on Thursday at 11 am

India on Thursday will know who will succeed incumbent Ram Nath Kovind to become the country's 15th President, as counting of votes for the presidential election begins at 11am

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