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January 18, 2026 11:07 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan meets former Uttarakhand CM Khanduri in Dehradun

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday met former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and former Union Minister Major General (Retd.) B. C. Khanduri at his residence in Dehradun and enquired about his health. The unscheduled meeting reflected the warm personal rapport and long-standing association between the two leaders, rooted in decades of public service. Major General (Retd.) Khanduri, a decorated Indian Army officer, served the nation with distinction for over three decades and was awarded ...

January 17, 2026 6:35 PM

Vice-President inaugurates Jagran Forum in Dehradun, calls for positive nation-building

The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday inaugurated the Jagran Forum in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, organised to mark the completion of 25 years of the formation of the State. Addressing the inaugural programme, he described Uttarakhand as a land that embodies sacrifice, resilience and national service, and congratulated the people of the State on the milestone. Recalling the creation of Uttarakhand, the Vice-President said the formation of the State was a democratic response t...

January 16, 2026 10:12 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan hosts lunch for Commonwealth Presiding Officers

Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday hosted a lunch in honour of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth countries at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi, underscoring the shared responsibility of safeguarding democratic traditions through dialogue marked by decorum and dignity. The lunch was organised on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), being held in India from January 14 to 16. Welcomi...

January 16, 2026 4:46 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan meets UK House of Lords Speaker on sidelines of CSPOC

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday held a cordial and substantive meeting with Lord McFall of Alcluith, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, at Parliament House in New Delhi. The interaction took place on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), which India is hosting from January 14 to 16. Welcoming the Lord Speaker to the Rajya Sabha, the Vice President said his participation in the conference underlined the enduring fri...

January 9, 2026 4:41 PM

Climate action is an opportunity, not a constraint: Vice President Radhakrishnan at Bharat Climate Forum 2026

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said that climate action should be viewed not as a limitation on development but as a strategic opportunity to accelerate inclusive growth, strengthen energy security and build a future-ready economy. He was delivering the inaugural address on Friday at the Bharat Climate Forum 2026 in New Delhi. Commending the Council for International Economic Understanding for shaping the Forum into a national platform for serious reflection and purposeful action, the Vice-...

January 8, 2026 10:48 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan launches book on leadership lessons from Srila Prabhupada

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday launched the book “Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from the Life of Srila Prabhupada” by author Hindol Sengupta at a function held at the Vice-President’s Enclave in New Delhi. The book draws leadership insights from the life and teachings of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said India’s civilisational heritag...

January 5, 2026 4:08 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan attends inauguration of NCC Republic Day Camp 2026, praises youth’s role in nation-building

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday attended the inauguration of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2026 at the DGNCC Camp in New Delhi, lauding the organisation’s enduring contribution to nation-building and youth development. Addressing cadets as the Chief Guest, the Vice-President extended New Year greetings and noted that in its 78th year, the NCC has evolved into the world’s largest uniformed youth organisation, committed to nurturing disciplined, responsible and...

January 4, 2026 3:47 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls for integration of tradition and science at 9th Siddha Day Celebrations in Chennai

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday inaugurated the 9th Siddha Day celebrations in Chennai, describing Siddha medicine as a living tradition deeply rooted in India’s civilisational wisdom and a holistic, preventive and sustainable healthcare system for the modern world. Addressing Siddha physicians, researchers, academicians and students at Kalaivanar Arangam, the Vice President paid homage to Sage Agathiyar, revered as the father of Siddha medicine. He said India’s traditional s...

December 26, 2025 10:53 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan highlights Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s legacy at Good Governance Day event in Delhi

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday participated as the chief guest at the Good Governance Day celebrations held at Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi, marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President described Vajpayee as a visionary leader, accomplished poet and a committed servant of the people, whose governance was anchored in democratic values, constitutional morality and national consensus. He said Vajpayee’s...

December 26, 2025 9:58 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan releases final volumes of ‘Collected Works of Madan Mohan Malaviya’

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday released the final series of The Collected Works of Madan Mohan Malaviya (Volumes 12 to 23) at a ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. With the release of the 12-volume final series, the ambitious bilingual publication project documenting the life and legacy of Mahamana Malaviya has been completed. The project was jointly undertaken by the Mahamana Malaviya Mission ...