President Droupadi Murmu
President Murmu and PM Modi Lead Nation in Honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary
Oct 31, 2025 04:01 pm CST
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi, and other leaders paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary. The celebrations included ceremonies at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat and Patel Chowk in Delhi, commemorating the "Iron Man of India" who integrated over 560 princely states into the Indian Union after Independence.
President Droupadi Murmu Makes History with Unforgettable Rafale Fighter Jet Flight
Oct 30, 2025 12:58 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian President to fly in two different IAF fighter jets after completing a 30-minute sortie in a Rafale. She described the experience as "unforgettable" and expressed renewed pride in India's defense capabilities. The historic flight covered 200 kilometers, with the President accompanied by senior IAF officials at Ambala Air Force Station.
Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh: India's First Woman Rafale Pilot Breaking Barriers in the Indian Air Force
Oct 29, 2025 07:20 pm CST
Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh made history as India's first female Rafale pilot, serving with the elite 17 Squadron "Golden Arrows." After beginning her career with the MiG-21 Bison, she has flown critical border missions and represented India in international exercises, recently meeting President Droupadi Murmu following false Pakistani claims about her capture during Operation Sindoor.
President Droupadi Murmu Makes Historic Flight in Rafale Fighter Jet Following Its Combat Debut in Operation Sindoor
Oct 29, 2025 04:06 pm CST
India's President Droupadi Murmu has completed a significant sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Base, becoming the first Indian president to fly in this aircraft. The same Rafale jets were recently deployed in Operation Sindoor, conducting precision strikes against terrorist targets in response to the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 civilian lives.
Fact Check: AI-Generated Deepfake Video Falsely Shows President Murmu Accusing PM Modi Over Rafale Jets
Oct 29, 2025 03:32 pm CST
A deepfake video of President Droupadi Murmu circulating on social media falsely claims she was blackmailed by PM Modi regarding Rafale fighter jets. PIB Fact Check has confirmed this is an AI-generated fake created by Pakistani propaganda accounts, urging citizens to verify information through official channels and be vigilant against digital manipulation tactics.
President Droupadi Murmu Set to Fly in Rafale Fighter Jet at Ambala Air Force Base
Oct 29, 2025 12:30 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force base in Haryana, becoming the first President to fly in this advanced French-made aircraft. As supreme commander of the armed forces, this follows her 2023 Sukhoi-30 MKI sortie, highlighting the capabilities of India's strategic air defense fleet that was deployed in Operation Sindoor.
President Droupadi Murmu Joins Traditional Chhath Puja Celebrations at President's Estate
Oct 27, 2025 11:41 pm CST
President Droupadi Murmu participated in the sacred Chhath Puja festival at the President's Estate in New Delhi, joining devotees in offering Arghya to the setting sun. The President prayed for citizens' well-being during this important four-day celebration honoring the Sun God and Goddess Chhathi Maiya, demonstrating the continuing significance of cultural traditions in India's national leadership.
President Murmu Celebrates Chhath Puja: Honoring Sun God and Environmental Conservation in Indian Tradition
Oct 27, 2025 01:04 pm CST
President Droupadi Murmu extends heartfelt greetings on Chhath Puja, emphasizing its significance as a festival honoring the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya while promoting environmental conservation. The four-day celebration features rigorous fasting and devotional offerings to the setting and rising sun, reflecting deep-rooted Indian traditions of faith and reverence for nature.
President Droupadi Murmu Makes History as First Woman Head of State to Offer Prayers at Sabarimala Temple
Oct 23, 2025 02:50 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu made history as the first female head of state to visit the sacred Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, Kerala. Following traditional rituals including washing her feet in the Pampa river and carrying the sacred irumudikkettu bundle, she ascended the 18 holy steps and offered prayers for the nation's wellbeing. Her landmark visit marks only the second time an Indian President has journeyed to this remote hill shrine.
Luxury Train To Run For President Murmu's Visit To Mathura
Sep 25, 2025 01:49 am CST
The Indian Railways will deploy one of the world's most luxurious trains -- the Maharajas' Express -- to carry President Droupadi Murmu from Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi to Vrindavan Road station near Mathura on Thursday morning.