New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Teachers' Day was celebrated across the country on Friday to laud the role of teachers in shaping their students' lives. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several chief ministers paid tribute to former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, recalling his life's dedication to education.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the people on the occasion of Teachers' Day. He said that the dedication of teachers to nurturing minds is the foundation of a stronger and brighter future.

"Wishing everyone, particularly all hardworking teachers, a very happy Teachers Day! The dedication of teachers to nurturing minds is the foundation of a stronger and brighter future," PM Modi said in a post on...