Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was re-recognised as the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha after being re-elected to the Upper House. Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accorded the recognition with effect from June 26, 2026
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan stressed the need for constructive journalism, saying inadequate coverage of positive developments could misguide youngsters. In a veiled reference to the Cockroach Janata Party, he urged media to promote nation-building, facts and responsible public discourse
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan met Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, discussing housing projects, Cyclone Ditwah aid and fishermen issues. The visit aims to deepen India–Sri Lanka ties under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy
Mallikarjun Kharge triggered protests from the Treasury benches after referring to former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s “sudden exit” while welcoming new Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. Ministers Kiren Rijiju and J P Nadda termed the remarks inappropriate for the solemn occasion
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has been invited to the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi. The event will include elaborate arrangements, advanced surveillance, and is expected to draw over 10 lakh devotees from India and abroad
Voting for the vice presidential election began on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi casting the first vote. NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan faces joint opposition candidate B. Sudershan Reddy, though the BJP-led alliance holds a numerical advantage in the 781-member electoral college.
In a late night development, the President has appointed a new governor for Telangana, while CP Radhakrishnan who held additional charge of Telangana, was moved to Maharashtra
Talking to media persons at Raj Bhavan after meeting the Governor, Rama Rao said the Governor was apprised of the way the unemployed youths were being treated in the State for staging protests denouncing the failure of the Congress government in fulfilling its promises in the job front.
