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Vice President Dhankhar meets Cambodian PM, discusses bilateral ties

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen on Saturday held discussions on ways to further enhance bilateral ties, including in areas like human resource, de-mining and development projects. Both leaders also witnessed the exchange of four agreements in the areas of culture, wildlife and health. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit here. Addressing the summit, Dhankhar said he extended warm appreciation to the Cambodian Prime Minister for the country's very successful chairmanship of the ASEAN Summit. The four agreements that were exchanged include cooperation in the field of health and medicine, and in biodiversity conservation and sustainable wildlife management, which will lead to the reintroduction of tigers in Cambodia. Agreements were also exchanged between the IIT, Jodhpur and the Institute of Technology, Cambodia in the field of research, development and application of technology for digital documentation of cultural

Vision of Gandhi, Shastri to see India self reliant being realised: V-P

The vision of Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri of a self-reliant and economically strong India is being realised in the last few years due to a series of affirmative steps in governance, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Saturday. Noting the initiatives of the government to bolster the skill set of the youth, he also called for further accelerating steps for upgrading their skills in emerging technologies to gain an edge in the competitive global market. "Last month, India overtaking the UK has become the world's fifth-largest economy. Towards the turn of the decade it is poised to becoming the third largest economy in the world," Dhankhar said at the 23rd Lal Bahadur Shastri National awards. He also said that "one wonders why a microscopic segment finds it difficult to relish the growth story and trajectory of Bharat that evokes global recognition"."We have enough to be proud and celebrate," Dhankhar said. The vice president said after all these .

Dussehra reinforces faith in righteousness, says Vice President Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday extended greetings on Dussehra, saying the festival reinforces faith in righteousness. "Symbolising the victory of good over evil, Dussehra reinforces our faith in 'Dharma' or righteousness," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Dhankhar. He hoped the festival brings peace, prosperity and happiness in the lives of people.

Silicon Laboratories opens new unit in Hyderabad, plans to triple workforce

The new facility would be the largest global centre for Silicon Lab's engineering and wireless connectivity innovation

E-commerce platform magicpin announces multiple leadership appointments

The new appointments are part of building the magicpin organisation as it prepares for its next phase of growth, and span product, marketing, technology and operations

People hinted at elevation as VP if stopped speaking against govt: Malik

Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday claimed that people had indicated that he would be made vice president if he stopped speaking against the Centre. "I already had indications that you will be made (vice president) if you don't speak, but I don't do this, I speak what I feel," he said when asked about the elevation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, whom he described as a "deserving". He also praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for taking out the "Bharat Jodo Yatra". Gandhi is working for his party and it is good, Malik said. When asked about what message the yatra has given, Malik said, "I do not know this. It is for the people to tell but I feel he is doing the right work." On the Enforcement Directorate's raids on the leaders of opposition parties, Malik said raids on BJP leaders should also be conducted. "There are many in the BJP worth raiding," he commented. When asked about his reaction on changing the name of Rajpath in the national capital, he said it was not needed. He

Vice President Dhankhar praises India's 'exceptional' human resources

He highlighted that the outstanding quality of our human genius and innovative attitude is now well known all over the world

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar visits ancestral village in Rajasthan

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in his home state Rajasthan on Thursday and visited his ancestral village Kithana in Jhunjhunu district. Dhankhar reached Kithana by helicopter and was accorded a warm welcome by the local people. He visited a school, offered prayers at a temple, and laid the foundation stone of another school. The vice president also interacted with people. Jhunjhunu MP Narendra Kumar, Women and Child Welfare Minister Mamta Bhupesh, local MLAs and other public representatives were present with him. The vice president was scheduled to offer prayers at the Salasar Balaji temple in Churu and the Khatu Shyamji temple in Sikar before heading for Jaipur. In Jaipur, Dhankhar is scheduled to meet with Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra around 3.40 pm and attend a function of the Bar Council of Rajasthan in the evening before returning to Delhi.

Jagdeep Dhankhar takes oath as 14th Vice-President of India, succeeds Naidu

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office of Vice President to Jagdeep Dhankhar

'Your energy is infectious': PM Modi writes to former VP Venkaiah Naidu

The prime minister said, "Your energy is infectious. It can be seen in your wit and wisdom. Your one-liners are widely admired. Articulation has always been among your greatest strengths."

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'Bogus, rubbish': Bihar CM on Sushil Modi's claims about VP aspirations

BJP leader Sushil Modi had alleged that Kumar wanted to become the vice president and had parted ways with BJP after the party failed to accommodate his ambitions

Outgoing VP says freebie culture deteriorating financial health of states

Government should definitely support the poor and needy, but at the same time should prioritize health, education and infrastructure development, Naidu said

PM bids farewell to V-P Naidu, says his decisions will continue to guide RS

Modi pointed out that the systems established by the Vice-President, who is ex-officio Chairman of the Upper House, took the productivity of the House to newer heights.

Rajya Sabha to bid farewell to outgoing VP, Chairman Naidu on Monday

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu will be accorded a farewell in the House on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders in attendance

Managing friction in Rajya Sabha will be Dhankhar's biggest challenge

For Jagdeep Dhankhar, the win in the Vice Presidential poll was easy, but his biggest challenge will be to manage the friction in the Rajya Sabha

Vice-President Election 2022: Voting, result date and other details

The vice-president of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. Here is a list of Indian VPs so far

Prez Murmu congratulates Dhankhar, wishes him 'productive' VP tenure

She said the country will benefit from his long and rich experience in public life

Jagdeep Dhankhar's journey from a Rajasthan village to Vice President House

Dhankhar, 71, was declared elected as the Vice President on Saturday after he bagged 528 votes against his rival candidate Margaret Alva's 182.