Droupadi Murmu

Celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi opens up about curating the State Banquet menu hosted by President droupadi murmu in honour of Vietnamese President Tô Lâm at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Chosen to represent the cuisines of Punjab and Haryana, Sokhi describes the opportunity as one of the biggest milestones of his career. He shares details about the rigorous selection process, the thought behind serving regional Indian cuisine to international dignitaries, and balancing authenticity with presentation. Recalling his interaction with President Murmu, the chef reveals the advice that stayed with him most: “You are representing India.”

Nalanda University revived ancient scholarly debates with 'Shastrarth 2026', a new academic tradition fostering intellectual dialogue and research. The event, featuring public dissertation defenses and thematic debates, precedes the university's third convocation. Vice-Chancellor Sachin Chaturvedi emphasized the need for intellectual struggle beyond AI, while new awards will recognize excellence in discourse.

Baldev Singh will receive the Padma Shri from droupadi murmu for his outstanding contribution to Indian hockey. The veteran coach transformed Shahabad Markanda into a major hockey talent hub, mentoring over 80 international players and eight Indian captains. He also coached India’s men’s team and guided them to the 2004 Asia Cup title.

Nalanda University is gearing up for its grand third convocation, celebrating the achievements of 219 talented graduates from 14 countries at the state-of-the-art Vishwamitralaya auditorium. The event will feature P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, as the distinguished chief guest.

President droupadi murmu honored 15 nursing professionals with the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 on International Nurses Day. The awards recognized exceptional service, including life-saving deliveries on remote islands and healthcare in high-altitude regions. These nurses were celebrated for their dedication and crucial role in delivering quality healthcare, often under challenging conditions.

A 27-year-old Hindu woman in Ulhasnagar has accused Imran Sheikh of 'love jihad', alleging he concealed his Muslim identity to marry her and subsequently forced her to adopt Islamic customs. Sheikh and two of his brothers have been arrested for cheating and hurting religious sentiments.

This development comes after CM Mann left for his meeting with President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital later in the day. He will raise the issue of recent merger of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs into BJP, which included the likes of Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Rajinder Gupta, Vikram Sahney and Swati Maliwal.

Punjab's political landscape is heating up as rival factions, led by AAP MP Raghav Chadha and CM Bhagwant Mann, are set to meet the President. The dispute centers on alleged defections and police actions, with Chadha planning to highlight a "political vendetta" following FIRs against fellow MP Sandeep Pathak. BJP has also voiced concerns over alleged retaliation.

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha is set to meet President droupadi murmu on May 5 to voice concerns regarding the alleged misuse of state machinery in Punjab. He plans to highlight political vendetta against former AAP MPs who recently joined the BJP. Chadha, along with three other MPs, will present these issues to the President.

Veteran BJP leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Major General (retd) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri passed away at 91. A distinguished soldier with service in three wars, Khanduri later served as a Union Minister, spearheading infrastructure development, and as Uttarakhand's Chief Minister, championing anti-corruption measures. His demise marks a significant loss for the party and the state.

Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of using state machinery for political vendetta against MPs who joined the BJP. He alleged selective targeting through various agencies, presenting these concerns to the President. Another rebel MP, Sandeep Pathak, stated they sought constitutional safeguards from the President, who assured protection.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet President droupadi murmu on May 5. The meeting concerns seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs who have merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Mann seeks to discuss the recall of these MPs. The Rajya Sabha Chairman has officially accepted the merger. This reduces the Aam Aadmi Party's strength in the Upper House.