Vice presidential election 2017: BJP parliamentary board likely to meet today to decide its nominee
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to hold parliamentary board meeting on Sunday to discuss its nominee for the upcoming vice-presidential elections 2017, scheduled for August 5. If reports are to be believed, the meeting will be attended by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.
Jul 09, 2017, 11:43 AM IST
Opposition parties to meet on July 11 to discuss Vice Presidential polls
The Election Commission, earlier on July 4, issued a notification to file nominations for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election, slated to be held on August 6.
Jul 06, 2017, 11:56 AM IST
EC issues notice to file nominations for vice presidential polls
The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a notification to file nominations for the upcoming vice presidential election slated to held on August 6.
Jul 04, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
Opposition may put up candidate for Vice President's election
"Opposition parties may put up a candidate for vice presidential election, and this time they will be one step ahead of the government," said a Congress leader.
EC announces dates for vice presidential election; polling, counting of votes on August 5
The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced the dates and full schedule for holding election for the post of vice president.
Jun 29, 2017, 11:35 AM IST
Vice presidential election: Election Commission to announce date for polling today
The Election Commission is expected to announce on Thursday the date of polling for election to the post of Vice President.
Jun 29, 2017, 09:35 AM IST
Election Commission to announce date of polling for post of vice president on Thursday
The date of polling for the post of Vice President will be announced tomorrow, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.
Jun 28, 2017, 21:38 PM IST
DMK chief M Karunanidhi turns 94
DMK President M. Karunanidhi on Saturday turned 94 and party leaders and cadres in large numbers gathered outside his residence here to greet him.
Jun 03, 2017, 15:01 PM IST
Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth given ceremonial welcome, visits Rajghat
Prime Minister Jugnauth was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the forecourt of the official presidential residence.
May 27, 2017, 10:58 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi, Vice-President Hamid Ansari condole Justice Seth's demise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President M. Hamid Ansari on Saturday condoled the passing away of Justice Leila Seth.
May 06, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan to arrive in New Delhi
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday on a two-day visit to India.
Apr 30, 2017, 09:15 AM IST
VP Hamid Ansari rues countries using legal technicalities to avoid terror fight
Dubbing terrorism as a pandemic, Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday lamented that some countries take the cover of "legal technicalities" to try to avoid the fight against the menace.
Apr 29, 2017, 21:05 PM IST
Terrorism is pandemic and affects every country: VP Hamid Ansari
Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday described terrorism as "pandemic" and said it affected every country and society.
Apr 29, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Poland backs India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat
Poland today assured India of its support to New Delhi's bid for membership in the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and a permanent seat in the expanded UN Security Council.
Apr 27, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
India can reap demographic dividends by skilling people: Vice President Hamid Ansari
Vice President Hamid Ansari on Wednesday said that India can reap demographic dividends by rapidly skilling people.
Apr 19, 2017, 20:50 PM IST
Vice President Hamid Ansari greets nation on Easter
Vice President Hamid Ansari has extended his greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Easter and hoped the festival brings peace and harmony the country.
Apr 16, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
Triple Talaq row: Vice President's wife Salma Ansari slams Maulanas, says there is no such rule in Quran
In a major development in Triple Talaq row, Vice President Hamid Ansari's wife Salma Ansari has come forward to express what she feels about the issue.
Apr 09, 2017, 11:35 AM IST
India observes Ram Navami with festive fervour
The Holy festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated across the country on Tuesday. It is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama and falls on the ninth day of Navratri.
Apr 04, 2017, 09:44 AM IST
Malaysian PM Najib Razak calls on President, Vice President
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is on a six-day visit to India, met President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday.
Apr 01, 2017, 19:06 PM IST
Malaysian PM Najib Razak meets President, VP
New Delhi: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is on a six-day visit to India, met President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari today.
