Vice President Radhakrishnan releases commemorative postage stamp marking Dinamalar’s 75th anniversary

September 6, 2026 10:04 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan releases commemorative postage stamp marking Dinamalar’s 75th anniversary

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 75th anniversary of Tamil daily Dinamalar, praising the newspaper for earning the trust of readers by upholding the values of truth, patriotism and public service. Speaking at the anniversary function in Chennai, V-P Radhakrishnan said Dinamalar's seven-and-a-half-decade journey reflected its commitment to fearless journalism and its enduring bond with readers. Recalling that the newspaper was fou...

Vice President Radhakrishnan launches India Valve Registry to strengthen evidence-based cardiac care

September 6, 2026 10:02 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan launches India Valve Registry to strengthen evidence-based cardiac care

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday launched the India Valve Registry, a collaborative multicentre initiative aimed at generating India-specific clinical evidence on heart valve interventions and improving patient care. The registry was launched at India Valves 2026, a national academic meeting on valvular and structural heart diseases that brought together cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, researchers and healthcare professionals from India and abroad. Addressing the gathering, V-P ...

V-P Radhakrishnan meets Seychelles parliamentary delegation, stresses deepening bilateral ties

September 3, 2026 3:35 PM

V-P Radhakrishnan meets Seychelles parliamentary delegation, stresses deepening bilateral ties

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday met a parliamentary delegation from Seychelles led by Speaker of the National Assembly Azarel Ernesta at Parliament House and highlighted the longstanding ties between the two countries. V-P Radhakrishnan conveyed greetings to the government and people of Seychelles on the 50th anniversary of the country's Independence and congratulated Ernesta on becoming the first woman Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly. Recalling his close association...

AIIMS Raipur symbolises Chhattisgarh’s shift from fear to peace, progress and opportunity: V-P Radhakrishnan

September 2, 2026 5:23 PM

AIIMS Raipur symbolises Chhattisgarh’s shift from fear to peace, progress and opportunity: V-P Radhakrishnan

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said Chhattisgarh’s transformation from an era of Left-Wing Extremism, fear and deprivation to one of peace, development and opportunity demonstrates what strong political will, firm security policy and development-oriented governance can achieve. Addressing the third convocation ceremony of AIIMS Raipur, V-P Radhakrishnan said the institution has emerged as a symbol of the “new Chhattisgarh” and called upon graduating students to shoulder th...

V-P Radhakrishnan releases ‘Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031’ in Lakshadweep, calls for sustainable fisheries-led Blue Economy

August 31, 2026 5:20 PM

V-P Radhakrishnan releases ‘Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031’ in Lakshadweep, calls for sustainable fisheries-led Blue Economy

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday released the ‘Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031’ Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development at a Fisheries Outreach Programme in Agatti, calling for sustainable use of Lakshadweep’s vast marine resources to drive a new era of fisheries-led growth and strengthen India’s Blue Economy. Addressing fishers, fish farmers, women beneficiaries, officials and other stakeholders, V-P Radhakrishnan described Lakshadweep as a “priceless mari...

World Sanskrit Day: V-P Radhakrishnan, PM Modi, Amit Shah call for preservation and promotion of ancient language

August 28, 2026 2:11 PM

World Sanskrit Day: V-P Radhakrishnan, PM Modi, Amit Shah call for preservation and promotion of ancient language

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several other leaders on Friday extended greetings on World Sanskrit Day, underscoring the ancient language's enduring contribution to India's knowledge, philosophy, culture and intellectual traditions and calling for efforts to preserve it for future generations. World Sanskrit Day is observed on Shravana Purnima to celebrate Sanskrit and its extensive contribution to literature, philosophy, scie...

V-P Radhakrishnan launches India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh

August 24, 2026 2:51 PM

V-P Radhakrishnan launches India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday launched India’s first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district, describing the indigenous hybrid as a significant step towards strengthening self-reliance in agriculture. The Vice-President said the development demonstrated how technology, innovation and indigenous seed development could help transform Indian agriculture and reduce dependence on imported hybrid technologies. Addressing the...

Development and conservation can go hand in hand: Vice President Radhakrishnan to IFS probationers

August 19, 2026 7:25 PM

Development and conservation can go hand in hand: Vice President Radhakrishnan to IFS probationers

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday called for a balanced approach to development and environmental conservation, saying the two can go hand in hand and urging Indian Forest Service officers to combine modern scientific forestry with India's traditional ecological wisdom. Addressing Indian Forest Service (IFS) probationers of the 2025-27 batch and officers of the Royal Bhutan Forest Service undergoing training at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Dehradun, V-P Radha...

Accurate data key to effective governance, delivery of benefits to right beneficiaries: Vice President Radhakrishnan

August 18, 2026 9:48 PM

Accurate data key to effective governance, delivery of benefits to right beneficiaries: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday emphasised the importance of accurate and timely data for effective governance, saying that reliable statistics are essential for proper planning, resource allocation and ensuring that government benefits reach the intended beneficiaries. Addressing 34 Officer Trainees of the 2026 batch of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS), including 16 women, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, the Vice-President said, “If the data is not correct, no decision can be corr...

NEP 2020 guiding pillar for educational progress from KG to PhD: Vice President Radhakrishnan

August 17, 2026 7:37 PM

NEP 2020 guiding pillar for educational progress from KG to PhD: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a guiding pillar for educational progress from kindergarten to PhD and underlined the importance of innovation, skill development and responsible use of social media among young people. Addressing the Ruby and Silver Jubilee Valedictory Celebrations of SASTRA Deemed University in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, V-P Radhakrishnan congratulated the institution on completing important milestones in its academic j...