Centre decides to flex muscles, prepares itself to become war ready amid Doklam standoffLeaders across the political spectrum today paid tribute to the work and commitment of out-going Vice President Hamid Ansari. A farewell event was organised in Rajya Sabha, where leaders from various parties heaped praises on Ansari. "Your diplomatic insights were invaluable, especially when I discussed with you before and after my bilateral vists. You have been a career diplomat, what it means I got to known when I became prime minister. Observing you, I saw mannerisms of a career diplomat," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Source: India Today August 10, 2017 06:45 UTC