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VP Naidu wants community service made compulsory in schools, colleges

Vice President Naidu on Sunday suggested making community service compulsory in schools and colleges, as he pitched for inculcating the spirit of "sharing and caring" among the youth.

Jagdeep Dhankhar vs Margaret Alva: Lawyer vs lawyer in vice-president polls

It is now definite that the post of vice president of India will be held either by NDA's Jagdeep Dhankhar or the opposition's Margaret Alva, both lawyers

RS Chairman Naidu seeks productive Monsoon session as farewell gift

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday while seeking the cooperation of all sections of the House during the monsoon session beginning tomorrow sought a 'farewell gift'

Monsoon session: Venkaiah Naidu calls for floor leaders' meeting on Sunday

Sources said the meeting has been convened by Naidu on July 17 at 6 PM and will seek the support of various parties for a smooth session

VP Naidu as next president? Shah, Singh, Nadda meeting with him sparks buzz

Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh and BJP president J P Nadda on Tuesday met Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu ahead of a crucial party meeting on the presidential elections

India shares robust economic partnership with Qatar: Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said that India has a very robust economic partnership with Qatar and it is getting enriched with each passing day

VP Naidu holds delegation-level talks with Qatar PM; reviews bilateral ties

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday met Qatar's Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani here and the two leaders held delegation level talks and reviewed bilateral relations including trade, investment, economic and security cooperation. Naidu, who reached here on the last leg of his three-nation tour from May 30 to June 7, was accorded a ceremonial reception and a Guard of Honour at the Doha airport on Saturday. He was also welcomed by the Indian community upon his arrival. His visit to Qatar is taking place as both sides prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Sunday said that Vice President Naidu and Qatar Prime Minister Abdulaziz Al Thani held delegation level talks. PM & Minister of Interior of Qatar, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani received VP @MVenkaiahNaidu at Amiri Diwan in Doha. Both sides .

Filmmakers responsible for not create divisions in society: VP Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday called upon filmmakers to produce meaningful cinema that reflects social realities and leaves a positive impact on society. Observing that cinema is a powerful medium that has a lasting impression on people's minds, Naidu said filmmakers have a responsibility to not glorify violence, portray obscenity, create unrest or stoke communal divisions in society. "On the other hand, with purposeful and thought provoking cinema, filmmakers can fight social evils and engender positive social change," Naidu said according to an official release. The Vice President released the first volume of the collected works of prominent Telugu film lyricist and poet, late Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, organised by Telugu Association of North America (TANA) Prapancha Saahithya Vedika here. Naidu paid rich tributes to the noted lyricist and observed that music in cinema can have great literary value and can effectively take the poetic tradition to the masses. He

VP Naidu in UAE to convey India's condolences over death of Sheikh Khalifa

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu visited the UAE on Sunday to offer India's condolences over the demise of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

VP Naidu calls for renewed thrust in implementing reforms in police

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu called for a renewed thrust to implementing reforms in the police forces.

Vice President inaugurates 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games

Inaugurating the Khelo India University Games -2021, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu gave a call "to return to our roots"

Always rise above narrow considerations of caste, religion, region: Naidu

Interacting with Telugu students from various colleges of Delhi University at his official residence, Naidu advised them to develop a constructive and positive outlook in life.

Mahatma Phule birth anniversary: PM Modi, V-P Naidu pay tribute

Mahatma Phule birth anniversary: Mahatma Phule is widely respected as a champion of social justice and source of hope for countless people, said PM Modi

RS played crucial role in strengthening parliamentary democracy: Naidu

Extending greetings on Rajya Sabha Day on Sunday, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said the upper house has played a crucial role in strengthening parliamentary democracy. Naidu, who is also Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, appealed to its members to engage in informed and constructive debates by keeping the welfare of the people in mind. "Greetings on Rajya Sabha Day! Ever since its inception, Rajya Sabha has played a crucial role in strengthening parliamentary democracy," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Naidu. "I would like to appeal to the members of Rajya Sabha to engage in informed & constructive debates by keeping the welfare of the people in mind," he said. According to the Rajya Sabha website, the Constituent Assembly, which first met on December 9, 1946, also acted as the Central Legislature till 1950, when it was converted as 'Provisional Parliament'. During this period, the Central Legislature, which was known as Constituent Assembly (Legislative) and later .

Some people unable to digest India's growth: Vice Prez Venkaiah Naidu

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday said that some people are unable to digest India's growth.

VP calls for rejecting Macaulay's education, asks what's wrong with saffron

Naidu also said Indianisation of the education system is central to India's new educaion policy, which puts great emphasis on the promotion of mother tongues.

VP Naidu calls for restoring India's glorious tradition in education sector

He said that prolonged colonial rule deprived large sections, including women, of education and only a small elite class had access to formal education

This Holi, let's strive to strengthen bonds of friendship, amity: Vice prez

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said on the occasion of the festival of colours people should strive to strengthen the bonds of friendship and amity.

PM Modi pays tributes to Deendayal Upadhyay on his death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay on his death anniversary.

RS pays homage to Lata Mangeshkar, proceedings adjourned for one hour

The iconic singer passed away on Sunday in Mumbai.