M Venkaiah Naidu

India known for co-existence of all religions, says Vice-President

February 17, 2020 2:22 am

Addressing a global meeting of Rotary India at New Town, Naidu said, “This ethos should be nurtured and there should be no discrimination based on gender or differences between people.”

Delhi Confidential: Passion For Language

February 06, 2020 4:24 am

Naidu is passionate about mother tongue and is learnt to have said that “mother tongue is like the eye; other languages like glasses”.

Concerned at trend of foreign bodies meddling in India's matters: Venkaiah Naidu

January 27, 2020 5:48 pm

"There is no scope for outside interference in India's internal matters. Such efforts were totally uncalled for and unwarranted," Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said.

Need to reorient educational syllabus: Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu

January 12, 2020 1:59 pm

Tailor-made and need based programmes must be initiated for specific groups in language and communication skills, life and positive thinking skills besides personality development and management skills, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu said

Venkaiah for more public awareness on functioning of RS ethics panel

January 05, 2020 3:01 am

Under Rule 295 of the ‘Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States’, any person can make a complaint of unethical conduct against a member of the House in writing - either to the Ethics Committee or an officer authorised by the committee.

Leaders remember D P Tripathi: ‘Perfect blend of diligence, intelligence in politics’

January 03, 2020 3:59 am

RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary said Tripathi was a fighter who emerged out of student politics and made a mark with his sharp oratory and intellect.

Venkaiah Naidu: CJI aptly said 'can't give instant justice', but we can't delay rape cases either

December 08, 2019 9:58 pm

The Vice President said it is the "political will" and "administrative skills", and not by bringing new bills, which are required to stop to crimes against women in the country.

Venkaiah suggests committee to check children being exposed to pornography

November 30, 2019 1:06 am

Calling it a “very serious issue”, Venkaiah Naidu said, “Please, see to it that some meaningful solution can be found through a firm action, social as well as legislative action, at the earliest because this is assuming alarming proportions.”

Concerned over absenteeism in Parliamentary panels, Naidu to write to leaders

November 22, 2019 11:05 am

Naidu, it is reliably learnt is also unhappy about the practice of MPs submitting notices under Rule 267 (suspension of rules) to be given a chance to speak during the Zero Hour which is from 11 am to 12 noon every morning.

Vice President Naidu releases book on House that never dissolves

November 18, 2019 2:29 am

The publication, named Rajya Sabha: The Journey since 1952, was released by Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday.

Gandhi Jayanti 2017: President Kovind, PM Modi pay tribute to the Mahatma

October 02, 2017 1:18 pm

As India remembers Mahatama Gandhi on his birth anniversary, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid their tributes to the Father of the Nation at his Samadhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on Monday morning.

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as 13th Vice-President of India

August 11, 2017 1:59 pm

Former NDA Minister Venkaiah Naidu is sworn-in as the 13th Vice-President of India at a ceremony in the Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi today.

Venkaiah Naidu is India's 13th Vice-President: A look at his journey through photographs

August 11, 2017 1:25 pm

Venkaiah Naidu's political stint began at a time when the BJP was still a young party. He has held the Information and Broadcasting, Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs portfolios during his tenure as a Union minister in the NDA regime. He was sworn-in as the Vice-President of India on Friday, August 11, 2017.

Monsoon Session: What all happened in first 3 days

July 19, 2017 4:01 pm

BSP Supremo Mayawati filed her resignation on the same day as BJP leader M Wenkaiah Naidu filed his nomination papers as NDA's candidate for Vice-Presidential elections, here is look at the second day of Monsoon session.

PM Narendra Modi hosts 'Diwali Milan' for journalists

November 28, 2015 4:42 pm

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday hosted a lunch meet 'Diwali Milan' for the media fraternity in New Delhi. BJP chief Amit Shah, Arun Jaitley and Nitin Gadkari were present.

Sushma Swaraj, M Venkaiah Naidu, Uma Bharti assume office

May 28, 2014 4:29 pm

Several new ministers in the Narendra Modi government on May 28 took charge of their ministries.

Opposition Is Fighting For Corrupt: Venkaiah Naidu On Parliament Deadlock

December 16, 2016 6:42 pm

Budget Session: Naidu says ready to discuss all issues

February 22, 2016 2:50 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Briefing the media after the all-party meet, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said today's meeting helped to build consensus to make parliament function smoothly. He added that some people wanted to discuss governor's issue, agriculture crisis, Jat reservation whereas some people suggested the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to be the top priority. He cleared the air by saying that they are ready to discuss all the burning issues.

Govt. to prepone Budget Session if Congress supports GST: Naidu

January 17, 2016 12:00 pm

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that he suggested Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan of advancing the Budget Session if the Congress supports Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill. He added that Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had earlier discussed three conditions put by the Congress regarding GST with the party leaders.