October 30, 2026 3:40 PM

Empowered villages key to Viksit Bharat 2047: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday called for holistic rural development to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, saying villages must have quality infrastructure, essential services and livelihood opportunities that enable residents to lead dignified lives. Addressing the Golden Jubilee Celebrations and 39th Convocation of Gandhigram Rural Institute in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, he said India’s strength lay in its villages and rural development must remain a fundamental pillar of na...

October 26, 2026 3:35 PM

Vice President urges medical institutions to prioritise research, retain compassion in healthcare

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday urged medical institutions to strengthen research and innovation to address pressing healthcare challenges, while stressing that technology cannot replace compassion in the doctor-patient relationship. Addressing the ruby jubilee celebrations of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, he said the next frontier in medical education must be research that delivers solutions for humanity. V-P Radhakrishnan encouraged the uni...

October 22, 2026 5:24 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges states to repeal outdated laws, strengthen cooperation on legal reforms

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday urged State Law Commissions to identify outdated laws for amendment or repeal, saying legal reforms must keep pace with changing times to improve governance and ease of living. Inaugurating a conference on “Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspective” at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, he called for stronger coordination between the Centre and states to build a responsive, citizen-centric legal framework. “The ultimat...

October 20, 2026 10:19 AM

President Murmu, Vice President, PM Modi extend Vijayadashami greetings

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Vijayadashami, highlighting the festival’s message of righteousness, truth and the victory of good over evil. In her message on the eve of Vijayadashami, President Murmu greeted Indians living in the country and abroad and urged citizens to uphold morality and duty. “The festival of Vijayadashami has a special significance. It symbolises the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana. L...

October 12, 2026 1:29 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls for respect for sovereignty, integrated approach to national security

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday called for respect for every nation’s sovereignty and territorial boundaries, saying India’s pursuit of greater global strength was intended to safeguard its independence rather than dominate other countries. Addressing participants of the 66th Course of the National Defence College in New Delhi, V-P Radhakrishnan stressed the importance of strategic thinking, integrated policymaking and international cooperation in responding to contemporary sec...

October 11, 2026 1:00 PM

V-P Radhakrishnan calls for sustained support for veterans, Veer Naris at Sainya Sampark Mela in Jharkhand’s Deoghar

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday called for a continuing national commitment to the welfare of veterans, Veer Naris and their families during a visit to the Sainya Sampark Mela in Deoghar, Jharkhand. “Our soldiers have always stood with the nation, and we must always stand with them and their families,” he said. Organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Deoghar District Administration, the “Sadaiv Aapke Saath” mela provided welfare services and grievance redr...

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 4, 2026 5:58 PM

Forgiveness means choosing reform over revenge, dialogue over hatred: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday called for embracing forgiveness, non-violence, compassion and reconciliation, saying these values hold profound relevance for India and the world amid growing conflict and violence. Addressing the Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony–2026, organised by the Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Committee and Jain Mahasabha Delhi at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, V-P Radhakrishnan described the occasion as a celebration of universal values of forgiveness, friendship, non-...

October 4, 2026 4:44 PM

Good governance is invisible infrastructure sustaining investor confidence: V-P Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday said good governance is the “invisible infrastructure” that sustains investor confidence and strengthens public trust, calling on company secretaries to uphold integrity, transparency and accountability in an increasingly technology-driven business environment. Addressing the 58th Foundation Day celebrations of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, V-P Radhakrishnan said company secretaries are the ...

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 ...