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C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the fifteenth Vice President of India on Thursday at a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath at Ganatantra Mandap in the presence of senior officials and dignitaries. C.P. Radhakrishnan Sworn in as Vice President of India. Via PIB India With this, Radhakrishnan also assumes charge as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. A veteran political organiser and two-time Member of Parliament from Coimbatore, his elevation comes after a long public life marked by both legislative leadership and administrative experience.  He most recently served as the Governor of Maharashtra and earlier held gubernatorial charge in Jharkhand, Telangana, and Puducherry. Soon after taking oath, the new Vice President visited Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi. He also paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Chaudhary Charan Singh at their respective memorials in the capita...

Indian President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to the nation on the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, paid homage to freedom fighters; recalled the pain of Partition; reaffirmed commitment to constitutional values of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity; highlighted India’s economic growth and welfare achievements; called for unity in the face of terrorism; and urged citizens to protect the environment. Image Source: Rashtrapati Bhavan She noted that India, the “mother of democracy,” had successfully transitioned to universal adult franchise after independence, building strong democratic institutions.  Observing Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas earlier in the day, she said the country must remember the violence and displacement of Partition and pay tribute to its victims. Reviewing 78 years of progress, the President cited a GDP growth rate of 6.5% in the last fiscal year, steady inflation control, rising exports and reduced inequality.  She credited welfare initia...

The Rashtrapati Niketan , a historic 186-year-old retreat in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, will open its gates to the public starting June 24, 2025 . The announcement marks another milestone in the ongoing initiative to deepen citizen engagement with the heritage of Rashtrapati Bhavan and the office of the President of India. Image Source: Wiki This 21-acre estate, formerly known as Rashtrapati Ashiana , has been restored and curated to offer the public insights into its historic significance . Once used by the President’s Bodyguards (PBG) for horse training, the estate now showcases art, colonial-era architecture, and functional stables, reflecting India’s evolving relationship with its symbolic institutions . President Smt. Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit the Niketan on June 20, 2025 to assess final preparations. She will also lay the foundation stone for the upcoming Rashtrapati Udyan — a 132-acre ecological park envisioned as a sustainable and educational space . V...