Venkiah Naidu

Delhi pollution: Ex-VP Naidu advises Centre, Kejriwal govt to work together

The Centre, Delhi government and neighbouring states should evolve a consensus formula to tackle the problem of air pollution in the city and there should be no politicking on the issue, former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Wednesday. Calling for immediate measures to tackle the problem, he said it is a very serious issue as it affects the health of youngsters. "The air pollution problem should be taken seriously because Delhi is the capital of India and there should not be any politicking," he told a select group of journalists here. He said although it is basically the duty of the Delhi government, it is also the responsibility of the Centre and the states around to come together and evolve a time-frame based programme to tackle this problem. "I appeal to all, including the Central government, to coordinate, cooperate and work together and evolve a consensus formula to tackle this," Naidu said, adding, "It is high time the problem is taken care of". On the PM Garib Kal

Will not arrest TDP chief in FiberNet case till Oct 18: AP police to SC

The Andhra Pradesh police Friday told the Supreme Court they will not arrest TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the FiberNet case till October 18 due to the pendency of the matter related to the Skill Development Corporation scam in the apex court. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the Andhra Pradesh government, told a bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi that the state will seek adjournment in the matter from the trial court where Naidu is to be produced on October 16. The trial court has issued a production warrant and asked the state police to present Naidu before it on October 16. The bench issued notice to the state government on the fresh plea by Naidu in which the former Andhra Pradesh chief minister has challenged the October 9 order of the high court which had rejected his anticipatory bail plea in the FiberNet case. Naidu has said in his petition he apprehended his arrest after production in the court on October 16. The FiberNet case relates to ..

Your term may end but experience will continue to guide nation: PM to Naidu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the outgoing Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu's term in office may end but his experience will continue to guide the nation for years to come

PM Modi, Prez Kovind, VP Naidu greet nation on occasion of Buddha Purnima

'On Buddha Purnima we recall the principles of Lord Buddha and reiterate our commitment to fulfil them. The thoughts of Lord Buddha can make our planet more peaceful, harmonious and sustainable'

Even PM Modi's detractors agree he is a phenomenon, says V-P Naidu

At the 'Modi @ 20: Dreams Meeting Delivery' book release, Naidu said Modi's vision, his dreams and Mission India have been shaped by his extensive travels and insightful, experiential journey

VP Venkaiah Naidu marks importance of evidence-based policymaking

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday highlighted the importance of evidence-based policymaking to ensure that governance is responsive to the changes and disruptions around us

Amid Hijab row, VP Naidu says students should be guided by school uniform

"Unnecessary controversies should not be encouraged like the controversy going on in Karnataka. In a school, you are all guided by the school uniform, whatever uniform it is," said Naidu

Naidu to chair virtual meeting with parties on RS agenda for budget session

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu will hold a virtual meeting with leaders of various parties and groups in the House on Monday evening for setting the agenda for the Budget session of Parliament

Voter turnout should be at least 75% in the next LS polls in 2024: Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday called for increasing the voter turnout to at least 75 per cent in the next Lok Sabha elections.

Opposition parties stage walkout from RS over suspension of 12 MPs

Opposition parties including Congress, DMK, RJD, Left and AAP on Tuesday staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha after their demand to revoke the suspension of 12 MPs was rejected

Winter session: RS Chairman rejects request to revoke suspension of 12 MPs

Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday turned down the Opposition's appeal for revocation of suspension of 12 MPs.

VP expresses concern over decline in standards in legislatures, Parliament

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday expressed concern over the decline in standards in legislatures and Parliament and underlined the need for meaningful discussions and debate on various issues

VP Venkaiah Naidu calls for making justice accessible, affordable

Naidu stressed that faculties of law universities have to play a key role in training students to become change agents and bring about a transformation in the administration of the justice system.

India lags behind if Northeast lags behind: Vice President Naidu

Naidu on Monday advised the North-Eastern council to propel the northeast region on a resurgent phase of accelerated development by quickly resolving issues that have been impeding its progress

President Ram Nath Kovind turns 76; vice-president, PM greet him

President Ram Nath Kovind turned 76 on Friday. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished him good health and many more years in the service of the nation on his birthday

Oppn should apologise to nation for their behaviour in Parliament: Govt

Putting the blame on the Opposition for unruly scenes witnessed during the monsoon session of Parliament, a group of union ministers said RS Chairman must take the strongest possible action

Some ministers call on RS chairperson a day after Monsoon session curtailed

A day after Parliament's Monsoon session ended on a stormy note, some Union ministers Thursday called on Rajya Sabha chairperson M Venkaiah Naidu

India shall aim at top 10 slot in Olympics, says Venkaiah Naidu

After the best-ever performance at the just-concluded Tokyo Olympics, India shall look at breaking into the top 10 at the earliest possible, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said on Monday

Naidu suspends TMC MPs for the day, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

Rajya Sabha Chairman suspended some TMC MPs from participating in House proceedings for the rest of the day as they along with other opposition MPs disrupted House proceedings over Pegasus spying row

J-K integral part of India, we can take care of our own problems: VP Naidu

J&K is an integral part of India, and the country is capable of solving its own problems, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, asking other nations to "confine themselves to their domestic problems"