Vice President Radhakrishnan pays tribute to freedom fighters at Cellular Jail in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

August 9, 2026 11:04 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan pays tribute to freedom fighters at Cellular Jail in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday paid homage to freedom fighters at the historic Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, recalling the immense sacrifices and hardships endured by those who fought for India's independence. During his visit, V-P Radhakrishnan laid a wreath at the Martyr's Column and paid tribute at the cell where freedom fighter Veer Savarkar was imprisoned. He also visited Swatantra Jyoti, the Central Tower, the gallows, and the museum and exhibition galle...

Vice President Radhakrishnan to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands on August 8-9

August 7, 2026 5:31 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands on August 8-9

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will undertake a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on August 8 and 9, during which he will participate in events commemorating India's freedom struggle and the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyaan. According to Vice President's Secretariat, V-P Radhakrishnan will begin his visit on August 8 with a tour of the Cellular Jail National Memorial at Sri Vijay Puram. He will pay tributes at the Martyrs' Column, offer respects at the Swatantrata Jyoti a...

Vice President Radhakrishnan inaugurates GKNM College of Nursing, calls for stronger healthcare workforce to achieve Viksit Bharat

July 23, 2026 9:52 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan inaugurates GKNM College of Nursing, calls for stronger healthcare workforce to achieve Viksit Bharat

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday called for strengthening India's healthcare workforce through skilled, compassionate and service-oriented professionals, saying quality healthcare and education are essential pillars for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Speaking after inaugurating the GKNM Group College of Nursing in Coimbatore, the Vice-President said the country's journey towards becoming a developed nation would require sustained efforts to improve healthcare deli...

Vice President Radhakrishnan, PM Modi pay tributes to K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary

July 15, 2026 12:12 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan, PM Modi pay tributes to K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to freedom fighter and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary, remembering his immense contribution to India's freedom struggle, education, social welfare and nation-building.   In a post on X, Vice President Radhakrishnan described Kamaraj as a visionary statesman and one of the tallest leaders in Indian politics.   "Tributes to the freedom fighter, visionary statesm...

Vice President Radhakrishnan unveils statue of social reformer Mannathu Padmanabhan, inaugurates memorial in New Delhi

July 12, 2026 6:17 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan unveils statue of social reformer Mannathu Padmanabhan, inaugurates memorial in New Delhi

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday unveiled a statue of renowned social reformer and freedom fighter Mannathu Padmanabhan and inaugurated the Mannam Smrithi Mandapam at the Mannam International Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi. The event, organised by the Nair Service Society (NSS), Delhi, was attended by Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi, NSS Delhi President M. K. G. Pillai, General Secretary M. D. Jayaprakash and other dignitaries. Addressing ...

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls Bihar ‘Margdarshak’ of India’s democratic journey, urges legislators to put public service above politics

July 11, 2026 3:01 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls Bihar ‘Margdarshak’ of India’s democratic journey, urges legislators to put public service above politics

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday described Bihar as the "Margdarshak" (guide) of India's democratic journey and urged newly elected legislators to uphold the state's rich democratic legacy by prioritising public service, constitutional values and good governance. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Orientation-cum-Training Programme for Members of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly at the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) in Gaya, ...

Vice President, PM Modi and Union Ministers pay tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary

July 6, 2026 4:57 PM

Vice President, PM Modi and Union Ministers pay tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several Union Ministers on Monday paid tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, remembering his contributions as an educationist, statesman, political leader and champion of national unity. PM Modi also penned an op-ed on Mookerjee's life, highlighting his contributions as Vice-Chancellor, Union Minister and political leader. The Prime Minister emphasised Mookerjee's rol...

Rajya Sabha Chairman administers oath to re-elected MP Neeraj Dangi

June 22, 2026 11:26 PM

Rajya Sabha Chairman administers oath to re-elected MP Neeraj Dangi

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday administered the oath of office to re-elected Rajya Sabha member Neeraj Dangi at Parliament House in New Delhi.  Dangi, who represents Rajasthan in the Upper House, took the oath in Hindi. “Vice President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to Shri Neeraj Dangi, Member of the Rajya Sabha, re-elected from Rajasthan, at Parliament House today,” the Vice President said on X while sharing ...

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls for making yoga a way of life during Yoga Day celebrations in Leh

June 21, 2026 2:33 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls for making yoga a way of life during Yoga Day celebrations in Leh

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday called upon citizens to make yoga an integral part of their daily lives, saying the ancient Indian practice holds the key to building a healthier, happier and more peaceful society. Participating in the International Day of Yoga celebrations in Leh, Ladakh, the Vice President said yoga is far more than a form of physical exercise and represents one of India’s most valuable contributions to humanity. Surrounded by the Himalayan landscape, he highlig...

PM Modi shares Vice President Radhakrishnan’s article on yoga and healthy ageing, calls it a lifelong wellness practice

June 21, 2026 1:09 PM

PM Modi shares Vice President Radhakrishnan’s article on yoga and healthy ageing, calls it a lifelong wellness practice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article written by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, highlighting the transformative role of yoga in promoting healthy ageing and overall well-being. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Hon’ble Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan reflects on yoga and its profound impact on human well-being. Referring to this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy A...