Venkaiah Naidu

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So, while the elevation of a Rajya Sabha cadre officer to the top post is a historic step, the government could do well to clarify doubts about the length of his tenure. (RSTV/PTI Photo)

Dilip Cherian | A big win for Rajya Sabha cadre officers

Parasaram P.K. Ramacharyulu is the first officer of the RS cadre to be appointed as the Secretary-General of the upper house of Parliament

15 Sep 2021 3:16 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha, on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, July 19, 2021. (LSTV/PTI Photo)

Introduction of ministers halted, PM Modi slams Opposition 'mentality'

As the Opposition members continued their uproar, Mr Modi laid the list of the newly inducted ministers on the table of the House

20 Jul 2021 7:06 AM

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Naidu also clarified that he meant no disrespect to anyone. (PTI Photo)

Venkaiah Naidu did not insult Shivaji, says Udayanraje on slogan controversy

The video of Bhosale’s oath was posted on social media by Congress leader Bhai Jagtap in which Naidu says “no other slogans are allowed”

24 Jul 2020 12:18 PM

Venkaiah Naidu pulls up MPs for low attendance in meets

The comments of the chair came after a meeting of Mr Naidu with chairpersons of these panels in the morning.

06 Dec 2019 5:38 AM

Naidu was speaking after MPs expressed outrage over the rising incidents of crime against women. (Photo: File)

‘Political will, not new bill’: Naidu urges Govt to rethink on mercy appeals in heinous crimes

Naidu said crime against women is a 'societal disease' and there is some sort of lacunae in systems, both legal as well as the police.

02 Dec 2019 3:52 PM

'As we celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Governors and Lt Governors could utilize the occasion to project abiding relevance of Gandhian thoughts and values, an important bedrock of our Constitution,' Prime Minister Office (PMO) quoted Modi as saying at a conference in Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Governors, Lt Governors can project relevance of Gandhian thoughts': PM Modi

PM Modi spoke on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.

23 Nov 2019 5:29 PM

The BJP leader had displayed newspaper articles during a short duration discussion on pollution in Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: File)

BJP, AAP leaders clash over Delhi's water quality in RS; Chairman gets angry

Naidu also said no member can bring pressure on the Deputy Chairman by their actions.

22 Nov 2019 3:41 PM

Rajya Sabha marshals on Thursday were seen without their military-style caps as part of the ongoing review of their new uniforms which had invited criticism from some ex-Army officers and opposition leaders. (Photo: screengrab/ Rajyasabha TV)

Rajya Sabha marshals spotted without military-style caps after backlash from Oppn

As soon as the House assembled to take up the Zero Hour, some members from opposition benches pointed out to the change.

21 Nov 2019 3:52 PM

A marshal in the new uniform at Parliament during its ongoing Winter Session in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Naidu orders review of new uniform of marshals

Former Army officers criticised the new uniforms for marshals, terming copying and wearing of military uniforms by non-military personnel is illegal.

20 Nov 2019 1:48 AM

Rajya Sabha marshal’s military-like uniform, which was introduced on the first day of the winter session, will be reconsidered after the design received much criticism. (Photo: File)

Military-like uniform of House marshalls to be reconsidered after backlash

Many former officers - including former army chief, General VP Malik - gave the makeover bad reviews.

19 Nov 2019 12:29 PM

In the previous tenure, the panel took up various contentious issues such as demonetisation and GST for deliberations, during which Manmohan Singh played very active role. (Photo: File)

Manmohan Singh nominated to parliamentary standing committee on finance

Digvijaya Singh has now been nominated to the parliamentary standing committee on urban development by the chairman of the Upper House.

11 Nov 2019 3:42 PM

The chief minister highlighted the importance of learning English in these times. (Photo: File)

Striving to give good education: Jagan slams Vice Prez, TDP chief over 'English medium' taunt

State govt recently issued an order giving permission to Commissioner of School Education to convert all govt schools into English medium.

11 Nov 2019 3:20 PM

Hundreds of students staged protests outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday over fee hike, curfew timings and dress code restrictions in the varsity. (Photo: ANI)

Ahead of convocation, JNU students protest over fee hike, dress code

They claimed that the manual has provisions for fee hike, curfew timings and dress code restrictions.

11 Nov 2019 1:03 PM

Former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: File)

Venkaiah Naidu describes Arun Jaitley as man of many facets

The Vice President also said that there should be more representation of women in legislatures.

30 Oct 2019 12:43 AM

Goa and Madhya Pradesh were the joint winners in the Adventure Tourism category and Uttarakhand won the award for the Best Film Promotion-Friendly State. (Representational Image)

Goa for adventure, U'khand for film shoot. Here are winners of National Tourism awards

A total of 76 awards were given under various categories this year. Telangana won the award for the Best State for the innovative use of IT.

27 Sep 2019 1:55 PM

After Naidu's intervention, top officials of the Ministry of Earth Sciences including its Secretary M Rajeevan and the advisor M P Wakdikar called on the Vice President and briefed him on the status of the project here on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI)

Vice President Naidu expresses anguish over delay in research project in home district Nellore

The Vice President spoke to the Nellore Collector and asked him to have the legal issues resolved at the earliest.

18 Sep 2019 2:55 PM

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu. (Photo: File)

Elections to local bodies should be made mandatory, says Vice President

He said that effective local governance was the key for better implementation of development and welfare initiatives.

10 Sep 2019 9:08 PM

Reiterating the government's stand that Kashmir is India's internal issue, he accused Pakistan of funding and training terrorists. (Photo: File)

VP Venkaiah Naidu warns Pakistan of 'befitting reply' in event of attack

His remarks come amid tension between India and Pakistan after the government ended special status for Jammu and Kashmir.

28 Aug 2019 5:01 PM

Venkaiah Naidu bats for learning in local language up to Class 6

People should learn as many languages as possible without neglecting their own mother tongue,” the vice-president said.

25 Aug 2019 5:39 AM

Earlier, Naidu had visited Lithuania and Latvia, where he batted for strengthening economic and cultural relations with India. (Photo: ANI)

Venkaiah Naidu reaches Estonia to intensify India-Estonia cooperation

The India Estonia business forum would be led by CII from the Indian side.

21 Aug 2019 9:49 AM

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