C.P. Radhakrishnan

October 28, 2026 8:59 PM

Radhakrishnan Calls Proposed India-EU FTA ‘Mother of All Deals’, Hopes It Will Be Signed This Year

Vice-President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday described the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as the ‘Mother of all deals’ and expressed hope that it would be signed this year. He sought the European Parliament’s support for its fruition during a meeting with a delegation of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), led by David McAllister, at Parliament House, New Delhi. Highlighting the economic potential of...

October 27, 2026 6:37 PM

Radhakrishnan Expresses Confidence 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Will Boost Global Innovation

Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan expressed confidence that the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum would strengthen global innovation efforts and create new possibilities for innovations across member and partner countries while hosting a luncheon for the Presiding Officers and Leaders of Delegations of BRICS Member and Partner Countries at the Parliament in New Delhi. Recalling the vision articulated during the BRICS Summit in September 2026, Radhakrishnan noted that Prime Minister Narendra...

October 27, 2026 6:28 PM

India, Russia Confident of Achieving USD 100 Billion Trade Target by 2030: Rajya Sabha Chairman

Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday expressed confidence that India and Russia would achieve their target of USD 100 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030, as agreed upon by the leadership of both countries, during a meeting with a Russian parliamentary delegation led by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin in New Delhi. Radhakrishnan highlighted key areas of bilateral cooperation, including economic ties, inter-regional cooperation, science and technology, cultural exchan...

October 23, 2026 8:20 PM

Innovation and Technological Progress Must Benefit All Humanity: Vice-President Radhakrishnan

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday released the book ‘Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World’, authored by Anil K. Antony, at Uprashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Emphasising that “Advantage India is Advantage to Humanity”, he said that all sovereign countries are equal and must be treated equally, and that innovations and technological advancements should benefit all humanity rather than remain the exclusive property of any one country. Book Explores India...

October 16, 2026 11:48 PM

Vice-President Inaugurates Navaratri Sargotsavam in Kozhikode, Stresses Cultural Heritage and Development

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday inaugurated Navaratri Sargotsavam 2026 in Kozhikode, Keralam, and underscored the importance of preserving India’s rich cultural heritage while advancing its developmental aspirations. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said Navaratri celebrates the divine feminine power of Adi Parashakti, the eternal source of creation, strength, wisdom and compassion. He said the festival conveys the timeless message that courage must overcome fear, rig...

October 10, 2026 2:45 PM

Let Knowledge Heal, Research Innovate and Service Inspire: VP to AIIMS Graduates

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday addressed the second convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Deoghar, in Jharkhand, urging graduating doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals to make competence, compassion and character the guiding principles of their careers. Describing the convocation as a celebration of the aspirations of the Santhal Pargana region, the Vice-President said AIIMS Deoghar symbolises expanding opportunities in medical education and...

October 8, 2026 2:00 AM

PM Modi thanks President Murmu, Vice President Radhakrishnan for wishes on completing 25 years in public office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan for their wishes and kind words as he completed 25 continuous years as Head of Government. Thanking President Droupadi Murmu, the Prime Minister said his 25-year journey of service has been deeply fulfilling and shaped at every stage by the affection, faith and blessings of the people. PM Modi said the progress witnessed by the country has been possible because crores of Indians cho...

October 2, 2026 4:35 PM

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Pays Tributes to Gandhi, Shastri and Kamaraj

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan today paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary. He also paid homage to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Kamaraj on his death anniversary. At Raj Ghat, the Vice-President paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and recalled his enduring legacy of truth, non-violence, justice and respect for human dignity. Radhakrishnan said Mahatma Gandhi’s life and message continue to inspire humanity ...

September 30, 2026 7:39 PM

Vice President Highlights Emerging Technologies for Accurate Defence Land Management, Interacts with IDES Probationers

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said emerging technologies, including AI, GIS, drone surveys, satellite imagery, automated change detection and 3-D visualisation, can significantly enhance the accuracy, transparency and efficiency of defence land management. While interacting with probationers of the Indian Defence Estates Service (2025 Batch) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital, he highlighted the vital mandate of the Defence Estates Organisation in managing nearly ...

September 18, 2026 6:16 PM

In Fast-Paced Digital Age, Yoga Offers Space to Pause, Reflect and Reconnect with Self: Vice President

With technological progress and digital connectivity making life increasingly fast-paced, Yoga offers an opportunity to pause, concentrate, reflect and reconnect with oneself, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan said on Friday, stressing its importance for physical and mental well-being. Radhakrishnan was addressing the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis at Kaivalyadhama in Lonavala, Maharashtra. https://x.com/VPIndia/status/21008950013...