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Droupadi Murmu

President Murmu urges film stars to stop promoting harmful products
President Droupadi Murmu urged film artists at the 72nd National Film Awards to avoid promoting harmful products and advocated for greater female representation in award juries.

Murmu urges actors against endorsing harmful health products
President Droupadi Murmu called upon film industry figures to avoid endorsing harmful products and to prioritize the welfare of industry workers.

Yami Gautam receives first National Film Award, Aditya Dhar becomes emotional
Actress Yami Gautam and filmmaker Aditya Dhar received National Film Awards at the 72nd ceremony in Gujarat.

President Murmu advises celebrities against promoting harmful products
President Droupadi Murmu advised film celebrities to avoid endorsing products harmful to public health during a national film awards ceremony.

President Droupadi Murmu presents 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is taking place in Kevadia, Gujarat, where President Droupadi Murmu will present awards to winners including Anant Nag, Yami Gautam, Mammootty, and Kartik Aaryan.

72nd National Film Awards Ceremony Takes Place in Ekta Nagar
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is taking place in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, where President Droupadi Murmu will present awards to winners, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award to Anant Nag.
72nd National Awards: Mammootty receives standing ovation, Dhanush honoured
Actors Mammootty and Dhanush received National Film Awards from President Droupadi Murmu.

HT Evening brief: India's 1st Asian Games gold and film awards
This news brief covers India's first gold medal at the Asian Games, political and diplomatic developments in New York, protests at IIT Bombay, a criminal arrest in Bihar, and the 72nd National Film Awards.

TV9 journalist Sanjeev Srivastava receives 72nd National Film Award for Best Critic
TV9 journalist Sanjeev Srivastava received the Best Film Critic award at the 72nd National Film Awards.

Gujarat hosts 72nd National Film Awards for the first time
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is being held for the first time outside Delhi at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on September 22.

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking FIR against Yashwant Varma
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into cash found at the residence of former judge Yashwant Varma following a fire.

Elavenil Valarivan wins two silver medals at Asian Games
Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan secured two silver medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
PM Modi inaugurates global conference on environment, climate dynamics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an international conference on environment and climate dynamics hosted by the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi.

BJP MPs raise concerns over slow pace of infrastructure projects in Odisha
Three BJP MPs in Odisha have formally complained to the state government regarding the slow progress and poor quality of various infrastructure projects in their constituencies.

Six arrested after Trinamool Congress office in Kolkata is ransacked
An office of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata was ransacked and six people were arrested, with the political party alleging BJP involvement and calling for the West Bengal Chief Minister's resignation.

NDA ministers maintain suspense over Uniform Civil Code in Bihar
Ministers from NDA coalition partners in Bihar express cautious and divergent views on the Uniform Civil Code and reservation policies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76, receives widespread birthday wishes
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday while marking 25 years in constitutional public service.

NDA allies to meet in Varanasi tomorrow on PM Modi's birthday
National Democratic Alliance leaders will meet in Varanasi to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday.

Registration of Births and Deaths Act to take effect from October 1
The Indian government will implement the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026, starting October 1, 2026, to enforce stricter regulations for delayed registrations.

PM Modi birthday: Wishes pour in from across politics, sports and Bollywood
Prominent political figures, celebrities, and international representatives extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday.

Nashik teacher Kunda Bachhav receives National Teachers Award
Teacher Kunda Bachhav from Nashik Municipal Corporation School has been awarded the National Teachers' Award for her innovative teaching methods and efforts to support girls' education.

Dinesh Sharma appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

President Murmu presents National Teachers Awards to 82 educators in Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Teachers Awards to 82 educators at an event in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Rajasthan High Court acting Chief Justice rejects allegations from Supreme Court judge
Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma rejects baseless allegations from Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta, urging patience pending CJI Surya Kant's decision on his transfer.

NDA holds parliamentary meeting as Arvind Kejriwal leads protest march
Today's political schedule includes an NDA parliamentary meeting, a protest march to the Prime Minister's residence by Arvind Kejriwal, and a Supreme Court hearing for Asaram.

President of India to present National Teachers Awards on September 5
The President of India will confer the National Teachers Awards on September 5 to 69 teachers recognizing their contributions in AI, climate technology, forensic science and sustainable design at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

President Murmu begins three day visit to Odisha on Monday
President Droupadi Murmu will begin a three-day tour of Odisha on Monday afternoon to attend events in Cuttack and Ganjam districts.

President Murmu discusses bilateral cooperation with Uzbek Foreign Minister
President Droupadi Murmu noted significant cooperation potential between India and Uzbekistan in rare earth minerals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and IT during a meeting with Uzbek Foreign Minister.
Artist Rehaman Patel showcases Surpur paintings at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Artist Rehaman Patel showcased Surpur paintings at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the Artists-in-Residence programme, receiving appreciation from President Droupadi Murmu.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations
India's Rajya Sabha has approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which now awaits the President's final assent following public pressure and high-profile exam leak protests.