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Venkaiah Naidu elected as Vice President of India

Aug 06, 2017, at 12:42 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): BJP-led NDA candidate Venkaiah Naidu got elected as India's new Vice President on Saturday.

Punjab was a focus of freedom struggle against the British rule: Vice President

Jul 25, 2017, at 12:59 am

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Monday said that Punjab was a focus of freedom struggle against the British rule.

Poetry is thoughts that come from above: Vice President

Jul 22, 2017, at 02:26 am

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Friday said that the poetry of thoughts that come from above. He was addressing the gathering after releasing the book ‘Isthmus of Time’ authored by Shri Anshuman Gaur and published by Milap Publications, here.

Duty of elected representatives to prevent erosion of vitality and spirit of our democracy: Vice President

Jul 20, 2017, at 01:09 am

New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari on Wednesday said that it is the duty of the elected representatives of the people of India to prevent erosion of the vitality and spirit of democracy that is the lifeblood of our Parliament.

M Venkaiah Naidu wishes Smriti Irani as she takes over additional charge of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Jul 18, 2017, at 10:52 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): M Venkaiah Naidu‏, who has filed his nomination for the upcoming Vice-Presidential polls, on Tuesday greeted Smriti Irani as she took charge of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Smriti Irani takes additional charge of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Jul 18, 2017, at 09:36 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): Union Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday took additional charge of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Irani gets additional charge of I&B, Tomar to look after Urban Development after VP election candidate Naidu resigns

Jul 18, 2017, at 08:48 pm

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): As Venkaiah Naidu resigned as Central minister to contest the upcoming Vice Presidential polls, Union Ministers Smriti Irani and Narendra Singh Tomar got additional charges of information and broadcasting and urban development ministries respectively.

BJP-led NDA picks Venkaiah Naidu as V-P candidate

Jul 18, 2017, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): BJP-led NDA picked their senior leader Venkaiah Naidu as the nominee for the upcoming vice presidential election, media reports said on Monday.

BJP's parliamentary committee meets today, will decide on V-P candidate

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): The parliamentary committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met this evening where the leaders are likely to pick their candidate for the vice-presidential poll, media reports said on Monday.

Election commission issues notice for vice president election

Jul 04, 2017, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Tuesday issued notification for the vice president election.

Ayurvedic medicine still remains an important component of our healthcare system: Vice President

May 30, 2017, at 01:37 am

New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that Ayurvedic medicine still remains an important component of our healthcare system.

Mann Ki Baat is an ingenious and influential communication platform created by PM Modi: Vice President

May 27, 2017, at 12:21 am

New Delhi, May 26 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that Mann Ki Baat is an ingenious and influential communication platform created by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

Arbitration process has evolved over the years: Vice President

May 19, 2017, at 09:18 pm

New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Friday said arbitration process in India has evolved over the years and now offer a useful and speedy tool for resolution of disputes that saves both the court's and the litigants’ time.

Vice President condoles the passing away of Justice Leila Seth

May 06, 2017, at 11:22 pm

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has condoled the passing away of former Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice Leila Seth.

Vice President congratulates ISRO team for launching GSAT-9

May 06, 2017, at 12:41 am

New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on successful launch of GSLV-F09 carrying South Asia Geostationary Communication Satellite (GSAT-9).

Terrorism has become like a pandemic and affecting every society: Vice President

Apr 29, 2017, at 09:56 pm

New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that terrorism has become a pandemic and affects every society.

Solution to address the gaps and failings of democracy is indeed more democracy: Vice President

Apr 29, 2017, at 12:28 am

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that the solution to addressing the gaps and failings of democracy is indeed more democracy.

Countries that invest in education, build strong consumer economies, have democratic institutions to deal with social change will benefit: Ansari

Apr 26, 2017, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari has said that the countries that have invested in educating their populations, built strong consumer economies, and have democratic institutions that can deal with social change will benefit.

Hamid Ansari leaves for Armenia and Poland trip

Apr 24, 2017, at 11:57 pm

New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari left for a five-day visit to Armenia and Poland on Monday.

Policies need constant revision for skilling people at scale and quality: Vice President

Apr 20, 2017, at 12:39 am

New Delhi, Apr 19 (IBNS: Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that given the dynamic nature of the industry requirements, our policies would need constant revision to keep them relevant and effective for skilling our people at scale with speed and quality.

Educating youth on our pluralistic heritage is the best way to preserve it: Vice President

Apr 19, 2017, at 01:09 am

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that educating our youth about the value of our pluralistic heritage is the best way to ensure that our heritage is preserved.

Vice President wishes nation on Easter

Apr 16, 2017, at 01:27 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Saturday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Easter.

Vice President receives first copy of the book titled ‘Hope in a challenged democracy; An Indian narrative’

Apr 11, 2017, at 02:49 am

New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has received the first copy of the Book titled ‘Hope in a challenged democracy; An Indian narrative’ authored by Ashwini Kumar, from the former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, here on Monday.

M Hamid Ansari greets nation on Mahavir Jayanti

Apr 08, 2017, at 09:23 pm

New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari on Saturday greeted the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

Indian Vice President condoles loss of lives in Russia blast

Apr 05, 2017, at 12:39 am

New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has expressed his grief at the loss of life in explosions at St. Petersburg, Russia.

Need to defend the universities as free spaces: Vice President

Mar 25, 2017, at 10:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari on Saturday said that there is an imperative need to defend the universities as free spaces, as independent, critical repositories of knowledge, and as sources of renewal of liberal values that provide avenues of social mobility and equality to people.

Vice President greets people on Holi

Mar 12, 2017, at 05:13 pm

New Delhi, Mar 12 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari on Sunday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Holi.

Outcomes of first IORA summit satisfying: Vice President

Mar 08, 2017, at 11:40 pm

New Delhi, Mar 8 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Wednesday said that the outcomes of the First Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Leaders' Summit were satisfying.

Vice President condoles the passing away of Syed Shahabuddin

Mar 05, 2017, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Saturday condoled the passing away of former Member of Parliament Syed Shahabuddin.

Vice President condoles the death of Abdul Salam

Mar 01, 2017, at 09:35 pm

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS) : Vice President M. Hamid Ansari has condoled the passing away of the Member of Parliament (RS) Abdul Salam.