Fri, Nov 17, 2023
In a stark assessment of the media landscape, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighted the erosion of public trust in the media. Addressing the National Press Day 2023 celebrations in Delhi, Dhankhar identified fake news, political biases, and financial motives as key factors undermining the credibility of the fourth estate. He urged the media to uphold ethical standards and prioritise truth-telling to regain the public's confidence.
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Sun, Aug 13, 2023
Mentioning several people-friendly initiatives such as Har Ghar Jal, Swachh Bharat Mission, and digital transfers, the Vice President said, “Inclusivity is at its peak today, and it has transformed our economy & society and empowered every citizen.
Fri, Dec 09, 2022
Sushmita will be the first Vice President and New York Fed’s second ranking officer. She will be the in-charge of establishing, communicating, and executing the strategic direction of the organisation along with the Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer. She will also serve as an alternate voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
After hanging his boots as an MLA, Dhankhar focused on his legal career, practising as a lawyer in the Supreme Court.
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
Venkaiah Naidu Farewell Speech: Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu who has demitted office on Monday. Some of the things he said during his 10-minute farewell speech while addressing his farewell function organised by the members of Parliament in the Parliament House complex
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
The Electoral College to elect a person to the office of the Vice President consists of all members of both Houses of Parliament.
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Through her three decades in Parliament as MP and later minister, Alva piloted major legislative amendments on women's rights, reservation for women in local bodies, equal remuneration, marriage laws and Dowry Prohibition Amendment Act.
Wed, Sep 30, 2020
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, who had presided over proceedings of the Rajya Sabha in the recently-concluded Monsoon Session, has tested positive for coronavirus, it was announced on Tuesday
Mon, Aug 05, 2019
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday called for strengthening library movement from universities to villages, which should become the people's movement like Swachh Bharat and Beti Bachao, Beti Padao programmes. "Libraries were temples of knowledge. For centuries India was once known as 'Vishwaguru' and our ancient universities were treasure houses of knowledge. People from across the globe used to come to India to learn and enrich their knowledge," Naidu said while inaugurating the centenary celebrations of the Patna University Library. Naidu said that books were greatest sources of transmission of culture. "Books are our intellectual and cultural capital. They are parts of our intangible heritage," he added. The Vice President said that the habit of reading should be inculcated among students from a young age. Naidu also advised the students to shun sedentary lifestyle and junk food. Bihar Governor Fagu Chauhan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Sushil Kumar Modi, and Vice Chancellor of Patna University Prof Rash Bihari Prasad Singh among others were present on the occasion.
Thu, Feb 01, 2018
Announcing the hike in their salaries in his Budget speech, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the emoluments of the President, the Vice President and the Governors were last revised with effect from January 1, 2006.
Sun, Dec 10, 2017
Disinvestment-bound Air India is seeking loan worth over Rs 1,100 crore for modification of two Boeing aircraft scheduled to be acquired next month for ferrying VVIPs, according to an official document.
Thu, Nov 23, 2017
The demonetisation exercise undertaken by the government last year has resulted in 56 lakh people joining the ranks of Income Tax payees, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said here today.
Fri, Feb 17, 2017
After the exit of Hugo Barra to Facebook last month, the company was looking to fill the spot.
Mon, Jan 23, 2017
Hugo Barra said that he will be returning to Silicon Valley after 3.5 years of working with Xiaomi in China.
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