Vice President Hamid Ansari

Delhi marks Eid with fervour and gaiety

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and film director Madhur Bhandarkar visited Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi`s Eid Milan programme. 

Jun 16, 2018, 16:54 PM IST

Hamid Ansari maintained delicate balance in Rajya Sabha: PM Modi

The prime minister said the various decisions that Ansari took as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha have something concrete to offer.

Aug 11, 2017, 00:09 AM IST

Narendra Modi, Hamid Ansari condole Telangana MP's death

Reddy died of a massive heart attack in Himachal Pradesh`s Kullu town on Friday.

Jun 09, 2017, 16:47 PM IST

Ansari pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at source of Nile river

Vice President Hamid Ansari today paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the source of river Nile here in which part of his mortal remains were immersed in 1948, hailing the Father of the Nation as one of the strongest links between India and Africa.

Feb 23, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

India's response to attacks on Africans 'comprehensive': Ansari

The assaults on African nationals in India last year were "sporadic" in nature, Vice President Hamid Ansari today said, underlining that the issue was raised at diplomatic level by some of the respective countries but India's response was "comprehensive".

Feb 20, 2017, 00:05 AM IST

Education instrumental for personal, political development: Vice President Hamid Ansari

"The quality of education depends on elementary education and education is a fundamental precondition of political democracy," the Vice President said.

Jul 29, 2016, 20:30 PM IST

Cooperation in energy, trade major focus of Prime Minister's Africa trip

Deepening cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, maritime security, trade and investment, agriculture and food will be major focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-day visit to four key countries of African continent.

Jul 04, 2016, 19:58 PM IST

Hamid Ansari's Morocco visit will boost strategic partnership with India: Larbi Reffouh

In an exclusive interview with Reema Sharma of Zee Media Group, Larbi Reffouh, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco in India spoke on relationship between India-­Morocco economic relations, bilateral ties et al.

May 27, 2016, 18:44 PM IST

Nothing wrong in chanting 'Om'; opposition to Yoga uncalled for: Salma Ansari

Salma Ansari, the wife of Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, has said on Monday that there is nothing wrong in saying 'Om'.

May 23, 2016, 10:00 AM IST

Ansari embarks on 5-day visit to Brunei, Thailand

Vice President Hamid Ansari today left on a five-day visit to Brunei and Thailand, where he will hold bilateral talks with the leadership of the two South East Asian countries besides participating in a number of other events.

Feb 01, 2016, 10:57 AM IST

Some facts to be buried with me: President

President Pranab Mukherjee said he did not deliberately speak on matters which are highly confidential and it was for readers to come to their own conclusion.

Jan 28, 2016, 22:09 PM IST

Vice President Hamid Ansari arrives in Turkmenistan to attend TAPI event

The Vice President will also participate in events marking the 20th anniversary of Turkmenistan's status of permanent neutrality.

Dec 11, 2015, 23:42 PM IST

Ansari holds talks with Laotian leadership, 2 pacts signed

Vice President Hamid Ansari today held talks with the top Laotian leadership on a host of issues including bolstering bilateral trade and investment as part of India's push to strengthen its economic engagement with ASEAN nations.

Sep 18, 2015, 14:58 PM IST

India-ASEAN ties poised to scale new heights: Ansari

Asserting that India-ASEAN ties are poised to scale new heights, Vice President Hamid Ansari Wednesday said India's relationship with Cambodia was a "key element" in its engagement with the key regional grouping as the country moves forward with the Act East policy.

Sep 16, 2015, 13:15 PM IST