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Venkaiah Naidu hopes Rajya Sabha will function disruption-free

Naidu expressed his delight at the disruption-free proceedings on the first full working day of the House and said MPs should let that spirit prevail for the rest of the session and in future as well.

Examining privilege notice against IT Minister Vaishnaw, says Naidu

After examination, a clarification will be sought from the minister. The decision to admit or reject would be taken depending on that.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for Covid-19 a second time

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has tested positive for Covid. This is for the second time that Naidu has been infected with the virus. "Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, who is in Hyderabad, tested COVID positive today. He has decided to remain in self-isolation for a week. He has advised all those who came in contact with him to isolate themselves and get tested," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted. It seems unlikely that he will participate in Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday.

Vice President Naidu, PM Modi express grief at Mumbai fire tragedy

At least six persons were killed and 23 others injured in the fire that broke out on the 19th floor of a residential building in Tardeo area this morning

Naidu condoles death of Birju Maharaj, says he was inspiration across globe

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday condoled the death of Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj, saying his demise is a huge loss to the word of performing arts

Naidu calls for sense of urgency in dealing with new surge in Covid cases

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu called for a sense of urgency in dealing with the new surge in Covid cases and to apply the lessons of the past waves of the pandemic.

Vice President Naidu calls for improving financial literacy in India

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday stressed the need to improve financial literacy among the masses

Vice President Naidu asks ICAI to improve financial literacy of masses

Naidu also said the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has revolutionised the corporate resolution processes in the country

Need to inculcate legislative temper in politicians, says VP Naidu

His remarks at an event came after the Winter session of Parliament concluded a day ahead of schedule and witnessed repeated disruptions by opposition parties over various issues

Illiteracy challenge for India: Naidu stresses on need for adult education

Stressing the need for greater attention to adult education, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said a country cannot claim itself to be developed if even 15 per cent of its population is not educated."We're proving ourselves the best in IT and moving towards digitalization but basic adult education needs greater attention. A country cannot claim itself to be developed if even 15% of its population is not educated. It is a challenge for the country and leadership," said Naidu."We have made significant strides in the field of education over the past 7 decades. However, there still exists a huge imbalance in basic literacy skills in our society. This is a cause of concern," he added.Calling for eradicating illiteracy in mission mode, Naidu advised the schools to encourage their students to begin adult education drives in their areas on weekends. "Students should be given some extra marks for such activities," he said.Naidu made the following comments after presenting the Nehru and Tagore .

Use freedom of expression responsibly, says Vice-President Naidu

Naidu called for observing decency in public utterances and said that writers and thinkers are expected to create intellectual discourse in society, not trigger controversies

Rajya Sabha adjourned till on Monday to give members time to sort issues

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday with an announcement from the Chair to meet at 11 am on Monday

Vice President suggests minimum of 100 sittings of Parliament per year

Naidu also stressed on improving the functioning of Committees of Parliament as they enable bi-partisan discussions rising above the political divide

Naidu rejects notices to discuss municipal polls, MSP law in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday rejected notices under Rule 267 by some Opposition leaders seeking a discussion on municipal polls and legislation on the minimum support price (MSP)

Suspended MPs likely to meet Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu today

A day after a high voltage drama in the Upper House of Parliament, 12 suspended members of Parliament are likely to meet Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday, sources said.Sources told ANI on the condition of anonymity that the meeting can be at Vice President Naidu's residence or near the Parliament area. "Suspended MPs of Rajya Sabha likely to meet Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday to tender their apology," sources said.Rajya Sabha on the first day of its business for the Winter Session on Monday suspended 12 of its members for the rest of the current session on account of 'unruly and violent behaviour' during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.The suspended MPs include six from Congress, two each from TMC and Shiv Sena and one each from CPM and CPI.The action has been taken against them for the 'indiscipline' in the monsoon session of the house.The suspended MPs are Elamaram Kareem (CPM), Phulo Devi Netam, Chhaya Verma, R Bora, Rajamani Patel, Syed Nasir Hussain and ...

Vice President chairs meeting of floor leaders of all parties in House

The winter session of Parliament is beginning on November 29 and is scheduled to conclude on December 23

India is most secular country in world, says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said India is the most secular country in the world, despite that, the western media belittle the Indian government on issues of secularism and free speech.

Venkaiah Naidu calls for making healthcare affordable & accessible to all

Naidu on Wednesday emphasised the need to ensure affordable and accessible healthcare for all and suggested that modern multi-specialty hospitals also start satellite centers in rural areas

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu flags off Bengaluru Tech Summit-2021

The Vice President said it has become necessary to transform IT and BT "by doing our duty to become mighty" in creating knowledge wealth for the country

Private sector essential for India's digital, tech transformation: VP

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said private sector participation is essential to bring about a digital and technological transformation in the country.