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Vice President-elect M Venkaiah Naidu today rejected as "political propaganda" the view that there is a sense of insecurity among minorities in the country, apparently a rejoinder to outgoing Vice President Hamid Ansari.

Tolerance has to become an essential national virtue to promote harmony transcending sectional diversities, outgoing Vice-President M Hamid Ansari today said.

M Venkaiah Naidu, the candidate of the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, will be India's 13th Vice President. Mr Naidu received 516 votes defeating the opposition's candidate, Gopalkrishna Gandhi, who got 244 votes.A total of 771 out of 785 parliamentarians voted in the election.Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first to congra...

As the term of present Vice President Hamid Ansari, who has held the post for two consecutive terms, comes to an end on August 10, voting for his successor will take place tomorrow at the Parliament House. The battle will be fought between NDA's pick, former union minister M Venkiah Naidu, and the Opposition's nominee, former West Bengal governor G...

The 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.

Education Minister Smriti Irani's controversial reference to goddess Durga and demon Mahishasur were expunged from the Rajya Sabha records today following instructions of Chairman M Hamid Ansari, an official statement said.

Laying emphasis on the importance of charitable work, Vice President M Hamid Ansari on Monday said that the real joy is found not in being served by others but in choosing to serve.

With disruptions delaying important legislation in the Parliament, the all-party meeting called by Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari this afternoon to address the problem failed to discuss the passage of the Goods and Services Tax Bill.

Army Chief General Bikram Singh will be in China on a rare visit from Wednesday July 2 to July 5 during which he will hold talks with the top brass of the Chinese military, foreign ministry officials besides addressing the Chinese military academy.

DMK Chief M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi today took oath as a member of Rajya Sabha on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The controversy over Indian MPs' letters to President Barack Obama for denying visa to Narendra Modi has taken a new turn with a California-based Forensic Document Examiner certifying that the signatures of the lawmakers are "original and authentic" and not a cut and paste job as claimed.

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President M Hamid Ansari have greeted the nation on the occassion of Janmashtami festival. In his message on the eve of the festival, President Mukherjee said: "On the occasion of Janmashtami, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens."

Vice President-elect M Venkaiah Naidu today rejected as "political propaganda" the view that there is a sense of insecurity among minorities in the country, apparently a rejoinder to outgoing Vice President Hamid Ansari.

Tolerance has to become an essential national virtue to promote harmony transcending sectional diversities, outgoing Vice-President M Hamid Ansari today said.

M Venkaiah Naidu, the candidate of the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, will be India's 13th Vice President. Mr Naidu received 516 votes defeating the opposition's candidate, Gopalkrishna Gandhi, who got 244 votes.A total of 771 out of 785 parliamentarians voted in the election.Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first to congra...

As the term of present Vice President Hamid Ansari, who has held the post for two consecutive terms, comes to an end on August 10, voting for his successor will take place tomorrow at the Parliament House. The battle will be fought between NDA's pick, former union minister M Venkiah Naidu, and the Opposition's nominee, former West Bengal governor G...

The 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.

Education Minister Smriti Irani's controversial reference to goddess Durga and demon Mahishasur were expunged from the Rajya Sabha records today following instructions of Chairman M Hamid Ansari, an official statement said.

Laying emphasis on the importance of charitable work, Vice President M Hamid Ansari on Monday said that the real joy is found not in being served by others but in choosing to serve.

With disruptions delaying important legislation in the Parliament, the all-party meeting called by Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari this afternoon to address the problem failed to discuss the passage of the Goods and Services Tax Bill.

Army Chief General Bikram Singh will be in China on a rare visit from Wednesday July 2 to July 5 during which he will hold talks with the top brass of the Chinese military, foreign ministry officials besides addressing the Chinese military academy.

DMK Chief M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi today took oath as a member of Rajya Sabha on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The controversy over Indian MPs' letters to President Barack Obama for denying visa to Narendra Modi has taken a new turn with a California-based Forensic Document Examiner certifying that the signatures of the lawmakers are "original and authentic" and not a cut and paste job as claimed.

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President M Hamid Ansari have greeted the nation on the occassion of Janmashtami festival. In his message on the eve of the festival, President Mukherjee said: "On the occasion of Janmashtami, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens."