Jaipur, Feb 16 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday expressed distress over the devastating fire at a chemical manufacturing unit in Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi that claimed seven lives earlier in the day. According to the authorities, two others were feared trapped inside the premises. “Deeply saddened by the tragic fire incident in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured,” VP Radhakrishnan said in a post on …
Latest Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan News & Updates
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday paid tributes to those who lost their lives in the Coimbatore serial bombings in 1998, calling it a “dark and painful chapter” in the country’s history.This year marks the 28th anniversary of the 1998 Coimbatore serial bomb blasts, where 12 explosions killed 58 people and injured over 200, targeting BJP leader L.K. Advani’s rally during a period of communal tensions.In a post on X, the Vice President said, “I pay my heartfelt…
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday extended warm Thaipusam greetings to people across the country, invoking the boundless grace of Lord Murugan to guide society on the path of righteousness, wisdom, and harmony. In his message, the Vice President recalled the timeless Tamil poetic imagery that celebrates Lord Murugan as the divine warrior who bears the sacred Vel, the spear that destroys adharma and firmly establishes dharma. He noted that Murugan, depicted with si…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to the Indian Coast Guard on the occasion of its 50th Raising Day and hailed the force’s crucial role in safeguarding the country’s maritime interests and safety.The Indian Coast Guard, established on February 1, 1977, is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency with jurisdiction over its territorial waters, including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone.The Indian Navy first proposed the formation of t…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday, attended the closing ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 at the Red Fort lawns, highlighting that the event reflects India’s unity in diversity and collective resolve towards Viksit Bharat@2047. The six-day festival, organised by the Ministry of Tourism as part of the Republic Day celebrations, showcased India’s rich cultural diversity, artistic traditions, and tourism potential, said a statement.Addressing the gatherin…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) New Delhi gears up for a stirring musical finale as the Beating Retreat ceremony unfolds on Thursday (January 29) at the historic Vijay Chowk, officially drawing the curtains on the 77th Republic Day festivities. This timeless tradition, blending military precision with patriotic melodies, transforms the backdrop of Raisina Hills into a symphony of national pride.President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister R…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday expressed distress over the passing of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and others who were onboard the plane that crashed near Baramati Airport earlier in the day.Taking to X, the Vice President said, “The tragic demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Ajit Pawar, along with his co-passengers and crew in a plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, is deeply shocking and saddening.”Calling the untimely de…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day. The National Flag was unfurled amidst the playing of the National Anthem, followed by a thunderous 21-gun salute performed using indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns.President Murmu, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday visited the Harijan Sevak Sangh at the historic Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi to inaugurate the Mahadev Desai Library Extension, describing knowledge as the most enduring instrument of social transformation.The Vice President also visited the Kasturba Museum located within the Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi stayed during their visits to Delhi in the 1930s and 1940s, said an official statement.Describing the visi…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at the Delhi Cantonment here on Thursday, and lauded the role played by the organisation in nation-building and shaping disciplined, patriotic and value-driven citizens. He reviewed the ‘Guard of Honour’ presented by the NCC cadets from all the three wings comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Force, followed by a band display by the girl cadets of Birla Balika…