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December 22, 2025 3:45 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges IDAS officer trainees to adopt ‘Seva Bhav, Kartavya Bodh’

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday called on officer trainees of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) to adopt “Seva Bhav” (spirit of service) and “Kartavya Bodh” (sense of duty) as their guiding principles, stressing that collective efforts are key to building an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat. Addressing officer trainees of the 2023 and 2024 IDAS batches at the Vice-President’s Enclave, Radhakrishnan said civil servants will play a crucial role in realising India’s ...

December 20, 2025 5:50 PM

Apparel exports crucial to India’s growth, Viksit Bharat goal: Vice-President

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday said that apparel exports are vital to India’s economic growth and will play a key role in achieving the vision of a Viksit and Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. Addressing the Annual Awards Function of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) in New Delhi, the Vice-President congratulated the awardees for their outstanding contributions to the apparel export sector and lauded the resilience shown by Indian exporters despite global economic challenges. T...

December 1, 2025 1:45 PM

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. amid opposition uproar

As the Winter Session of Parliament began on Monday, the Lok Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments amid sloganeering and protests by Opposition MPs demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the country. The House was first adjourned by Speaker Om Birla at around 11:20 am, barely 20 minutes after proceedings began, following persistent disruptions. Before the adjournment, Birla led members in paying tributes to five former parliamentarians who pass...

December 1, 2025 4:24 PM

Parliament Winter Session: PM Modi welcomes Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed Vice President CP Radhakrishnan as he presided over the Rajya Sabha for the first time. Calling it a moment of pride for all members of the Upper House, the Prime Minister assured full cooperation from MPs in maintaining the dignity of the House and the Chair. PM Modi said he was confident that Radhakrishnan’s leadership would strengthen the functioning of the Rajya Sabha, especially as the Winter Session is scheduled to discuss important nation...

November 30, 2025 5:19 PM

Bhagavad Gita is a universal guide for righteous living and enlightened action: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday described the Bhagavad Gita as a universal guide that continues to offer moral clarity and direction in times of rapid change. He made the remarks at the Akhil Bhartiya Devsthanam Sammelan held as part of the International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Speaking at the event, the Vice-President said Kurukshetra’s historical significance as the site where the Gita was delivered makes it a reminder of the triumph of dharma over adharma. He sai...

November 30, 2025 5:09 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls for innovation and India-centric research at NIT Kurukshetra convocation

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday addressed the 20th Convocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra, where he urged students to focus on research, innovation and India-specific technological solutions. Speaking as the chief guest, the Vice-President said India is moving away from a colonial-era education mindset and advancing toward becoming a global technology leader. He said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has played a key role in promoting multidisci...

November 26, 2025 2:55 PM

Every page of the Constitution reflects the soul of the nation: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday paid tribute to the members of the Constituent Assembly, stating that “in every page of the Constitution, we see the soul of our nation.” He was speaking at the 75th anniversary of Constitution Day held at Samvidhan Sadan in Parliament. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leaders of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, Union Ministers and MPs also attended the event. In his address, the Vice President said that t...

November 26, 2025 10:02 AM

Constitution Day: PM Modi Urges Citizens to Prioritise Duties, Strengthen Democracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called on citizens to prioritise their duties and strengthen democracy by exercising their right to vote, as the nation marked Constitution Day. In a letter to citizens, the Prime Minister reflected on the adoption of the Constitution in 1949 and noted that the government had designated November 26 as Constitution Day in 2015 to honour what he described as a sacred national document. He said the Constitution has empowered citizens from humble background...

November 2, 2025 1:41 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan hails role of libraries in empowering communities

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday virtually addressed the International Conference on “Libraries Empowering Communities - Global Perspectives” organised by the P.N. Panicker Foundation at Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. The two-day conference, being held from November 2 to 3, marks 80 years of the organised library movement in Kerala, inspired by the vision of P.N. Panicker - revered as the pioneer of India’s library and literacy movement. In his address, the Vice Pre...

October 28, 2025 10:48 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Tiruppur Kumaran in Tamil Nadu

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan received a rousing welcome in Coimbatore and Tiruppur on Tuesday during his first visit to Tamil Nadu after assuming office, following his recent return from an official visit to Seychelles. Upon his arrival at the Coimbatore International Airport, the Vice President was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm by local residents, officials, and representatives from various organizations. Later, he was accorded a grand felicitation by the Coimbatore Citizen Forum at...