Hamid Ansari

PM Narendra Modi greets Vice President Hamid Ansari on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted Vice President Hamid Ansari on his birthday.

Apr 01, 2017, 09:53 AM IST

Rajya Sabha proceedings disrupted over vacancies in many commissions

Delay in filling up of vacancies in statutory commissions for SCs, STs, Backward Classes and Minorities rocked proceedings of Rajya Sabha for the second day today, with the proceedings being adjourned thrice before lunch.

Mar 28, 2017, 13:07 PM IST

Hukumdev Narain Yadav to be new Vice-President of India?

Hukumdev Narain Yadav, a leader from the OBC community, has been a five-time MP from Bihar.

Mar 23, 2017, 21:20 PM IST

War on terror has led to killing of innocents: Vice President Hamid Ansari

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday said the war on terror has bred its own brand of deprivation and suffering and hundreds of people have been killed or injured even though they are not connected with terror activities.

Mar 14, 2017, 22:32 PM IST

VP Hamid Ansari takes up fisherman killing issue with Lankan President Sirisena

The issue of killing of an Indian fisherman allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy was taken up by Vice President Hamid Ansari with its President Maithripala Sirisena who told him that he has ordered a thorough probe into the incident.

Mar 08, 2017, 11:32 AM IST

Had very productive nine-and-a-half yrs: Hamid Ansari on tenure

Vice President Hamid Ansari, whose tenure ends later this year, today said the journey has been "very productive" and he has fully enjoyed this phase of his career.

Feb 24, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh ex-CM Kalikho Pul's wife withdraws letter to CJI

Dangwimsai Pul, wife of the late Arunachal Chief Minister Kalikho Pul, on Thursday withdrew her letter to Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar.

Feb 23, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

India, Rwanda sign 3 MoUs, direct flight to Mumbai on cards

India and Rwanda have signed three agreements to boost bilateral cooperation in areas like science and technology, that includes setting up of an entrepreneurship development centre here, and starting of direct flights to Mumbai.

Feb 21, 2017, 16:15 PM IST

India, Rwanda sign three agreements in innovation, aviation, visa requirement

India and Rwanda have signed three agreements during the visit of Vice President Hamid Ansari to boost bilateral relations that include establishment of an entrepreneurship developement centre in Kigali.

Feb 21, 2017, 10:59 AM IST

Parliament condoles deaths in Jammu and Kashmir avalanches & demise of ex-MPs

Parliament today condoled the death of soldiers and civilians in avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir

Jan 31, 2017, 14:56 PM IST

President Pranab, PM Modi pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 69th death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to the 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi on his 69th death anniversary.

Jan 30, 2017, 08:52 AM IST

Parties move forward according to their convenience: ex-PM HD Deve Gowda on Opposition unity

Former prime minister HD Deve Gowda on Friday expressed unhappiness over total washout of Parliament's Winter Session and, at the same time, questioned the unity within the Opposition.

Dec 16, 2016, 15:51 PM IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die, Hamid Ansari unhappy over bedlam

The 241st session that commenced on November 16 comes to a close today, Hamid Ansari told the members.

Dec 16, 2016, 14:38 PM IST

President, Vice Prez greet nation on Milad-un-Nabi

President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammad, and appealed to them to recall his message to work towards universal brotherhood, tolerance and well-being of all.

Dec 11, 2016, 16:27 PM IST