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New Delhi : Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Sunday congratulated ace shuttler PV Sindhu for creating history by becoming the first Indian woman athlete to win a second Olympic medal. Sindhu Sunday became only the second Indian and the country”s first woman to win two Olympic medals, securing a bronze ... Read More »

The Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for innovative and collaborative efforts to protect and rejuvenate Indian languages. Stressing that preserving languages and ensuring their continuity is possible only through a people’s movement, Naidu said that people must come together in one voice and pool in efforts to pass ... Read More »

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, virtually unveiled the portrait of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India today (August 16, 2020) on his second death anniversary, at the headquarters of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).   Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as the ex-officio President of ICCR from ... Read More »

The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the need to give for providing a comprehensive, authentic and objective account of the historical events. He was speaking after releasing the book, ‘NETAJI—India’s Independence and British Archives’ authored by Dr. Kalyan Kumar De, an associate member of the Netaji Subash Bose-INA ... Read More »

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, honoured and felicitated 202 freedom fighters from across the country on the occasion of 78th anniversary of Quit India Day today (August 9, 2020). Every year, the President of India hosts an ‘At Home’ Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the anniversary of the Quit ... Read More »

A book chronicling the third year in office of the Vice President of India,  M. Venkaiah  Naidu titled ‘Connecting, Communicating, Changing’ will be released by the Union Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in Delhi on August 11, 2020. Naidu completes three years in office on August 11. ... Read More »

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, celebrated Raskha Bandhan with members of the nursing community at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today (August 3, 2020). Those who met and conveyed Rakhi greetings to the President included representatives of the Trained Nurses’ Association of India, the Military Nursing Service and the President’s ... Read More »

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Dr Ashraf Ghani had a telephonic conversation today. Both leaders exchanged greetings on the joyous festival of Eid – ul – Adha. President Ghani thanked Prime Minister Modi for timely supply of food and medical assistance to meet ... Read More »

In an address last night, Sirisena noted that in the highest institute that represents people’s sovereignty, the individual worth of MPs was estimated in millions of rupees. Terming the behavior of Speaker Karu Jayasuriya  as most shocking, the President said his attempt not to recognize the appointment of a Prime Minister by ... Read More »

Armistice Day marks the 100 years since the end of World War One on 11 November 1918.  Around 70 leaders including US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Germany’s Chancer angela Merkel are present to mark the centenary of the 1918 Armistice in the French capital. Chiefs of ... Read More »

Vice President is visiting France to represent India at the Paris Peace Forum being held to commemorate the centenary of the end to the First World War. The Heads of State, Heads of Government of over 50 countries and their representatives are participating in the centenary activities. The main ceremony ... Read More »

The Heads of State, Heads of Government of over 50 countries and their representatives are participating in the centenary activities. The main ceremony at Arc de Triomphe monument in Paris will be presided over by the French President Emmanuel Macron. The Vice President will also hold a number of bilateral ... Read More »

The move comes exactly two weeks after the President has appointed Mahinda Rajapaksa as new Prime minister replacing Ranil Wickremsinghe. President sworn in ministers to the remaining cabinet posts on Friday evening before announcing the dissolution. Parliament was to convene on Wednesday and speaker Karu Jayasurya  and group led by ... Read More »

President Ram Nath Kovind conveyed his greetings to the countrymen on Diwali. In his tweet President said, May the Festival of Lights illuminate every home and every family, in our country and across our shared planet. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also  extended his warm greetings and good wishes to ... Read More »

During his weeklong visit, he held wide range discussions with the President of Botswana, Mr. Mokgweetsi Masisi, the President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa and the President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika and other leaders in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently set out 10 guiding principles to enhance our ... Read More »

Addressing the India-Zimbabwe Business Forum meeting on Saturday, the Vice President said India and Zimbabwe have shared very cordial and warm relationship that dates back to the 17th century. He also emphasised the need to tap natural synergies between the 2 economies and highlighted scope for engagement in healthcare, agriculture,hospitality, ... Read More »

He noted there can’t be a better time than now to invest in India. Naidu said that Africa gives a huge opportunity to Indian companies. Coplimenting the Indian community for their contribution in Botswana, he said that Indians are a living bridge connecting our two countries. He urged the Indian ... Read More »

Nasheed, who had been jailed for 13 years on terrorism charge in 2015, was welcomed at Male airport by president-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and hundreds of supporters. He arrived two days after the country’s Supreme Court withdrew a warrant for his arrest in the case.  Nasheed became the country’s first ... Read More »

The theme of this year’s Vigilance Week is “Eradicate Corruption — Build a New India”. The President also presented the “Vigilance Excellence Awards” on the ocassion. While addressing the function, President Kovind said that Preventive Vigilance is better than Punitive Vigilance in order to tackle corruption. Read More »

Jaysurya office said that the speaker requested the President to call parliament session by early next week. Sirisena is reported to have said that he will take a decision in coming days and will convey it accordingly. Earlier, the President has prorogued the Parliament ill 16thof November following swearing in ... Read More »