September 9, 2026 11:59 PM

‘Rashtra Pratham’ and ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ must guide legislative work: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday addressed a special session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, calling upon legislators to uphold the highest traditions of democracy and make public service and the development of the state and the nation the guiding principles of their legislative work. On his arrival at the Assembly premises, V-P Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr B. R. Ambedkar before receiving a ceremonial Guard of Honour. H...

September 7, 2026 7:52 PM

Every state, village and citizen must become ‘Viksit’ to realise Viksit Bharat by 2047: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday said every state, village and citizen must become ‘Viksit’ to achieve the vision of a developed India by 2047, while stressing the need for inclusive development that leaves no section of society behind. Addressing a public reception organised by the Meghalaya government and people in his honour at the Soso Tham Auditorium in Shillong, V-P Radhakrishnan said he would always stand with the people of Meghalaya in the state’s development journey. ...

June 17, 2026 5:25 PM

Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 concludes, Raksha Khadse urges youth to lead nation-building

The National Round of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 concluded on Wednesday with an award ceremony at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, bringing together 105 young leaders from across states and Union Territories for two days of parliamentary deliberations and discussions on the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Addressing the participants, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse said India's youth must become active stakeholders in the country's journe...

April 28, 2026 3:34 PM

Nuclear power key to India’s clean energy future, says Anil Kakodkar, former BARC Director

Former BARC Director and eminent nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar has characterized the recent developments in India's nuclear sector as a historic milestone essential for achieving the vision of a developed nation. Speaking to ANI, Kakodkar argued that while renewable sources like solar and wind are vital, their variable nature necessitates a robust base load generation. He noted that nuclear power is the only clean source capable of providing this stability to the grid. Kakodkar emphasized ...

February 10, 2026 8:48 PM

Centre outlines nationwide push to democratise AI access

The Centre is advancing a comprehensive strategy to democratise access to artificial intelligence (AI) resources, skills and technology across the country, positioning AI as a key pillar of India’s development roadmap and its vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. According to official details released on February 10, the Centre is expanding access to affordable computing power, datasets, models, connectivity, energy and skills to ensure AI benefits are widely shared. More than 38,000 GPUs have bee...

June 11, 2025 12:32 PM

PM Modi hails 11 years of infra revolution, calls it foundation for self-reliant India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the massive infrastructure transformation that has taken place over the past 11 years, calling it a cornerstone of India's growth and self-reliance. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “It’s been 11 Years Of Infra Revolution, with outstanding infrastructure being added that has enhanced India’s growth trajectory. From railways to highways, ports to airports, India’s rapidly expanding infra network is boosting ‘Ease of Living’ and enhancing ...