M Venkaiah Naidu

M Venkaiah Naidu laments politics soft on terror, hard on nationalism

Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu today deplored the "opportunistic politics" in the country which is "soft" on terrorism and "hard" on nationalism.

Mar 01, 2017, 21:01 PM IST

M Venkaiah Naidu slams Chidambaram over Kashmir comments

Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today criticised former Home Minister P Chidambaram over his comments on Kashmir and sought to know the Congress' stand on the issue.

Feb 25, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

Janta Dal (United) defends Farooq Abdullah, says can't doubt his ''nationalism''

The JD (U) on Saturday defended Farooq Abdullah`s controversial remark that the youth joining militant ranks are `sacrificing their lives for freedom of the valley`, saying that the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir knew the happenings of the state much better than anyone else and there was no reason to doubt his nationalism.

Feb 25, 2017, 13:29 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav is disturbed: Venkaiah Naidu on Gujarat Tourism's ''gadha'' ad

Castigating Akhilesh Yadav for his `gadha` remark against Gujarat BJP leaders, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister is disturbed and hence is making such derogatory statements.

Feb 20, 2017, 20:00 PM IST

BJP has no role to play in TN political situation, says Venkaiah Naidu

 Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today said BJP has no role to play in the political situation of Tamil Nadu.

Feb 11, 2017, 20:02 PM IST

Would pass women quota bill when we have majority in Rajya Sabha: M Venkaiah Naidu

The NDA government would pass the long-pending legislation providing 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures "once we get majority in Rajya Sabha"

Feb 10, 2017, 13:11 PM IST

Political leaders mourn as Om Puri breathed his last

His work extended from theatre, television, Indian films to those in Britain and the US too. He was president of the Cine & TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) and a former chairman of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).

Jan 06, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

Delhi's Connaught Place to go vehicle-free from February

 'Pedestrianisation' could be promoted by declaring the middle and inner circular roads of CP vehicle free by providing effective 'park and ride' services.

Jan 05, 2017, 20:53 PM IST

No car if no parking space - Centre plans to introduce new norms

In a move aimed at freeing public space and reducing pollution, the Centre is mulling to bring a new rule which will restrict people from buying and registering new cars if they can't furnish proof of having adequate parking space for their vehicles.

Dec 23, 2016, 10:27 AM IST

Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates Indian Panorama at 47th International Film Festival of India

The Indian Panorama section featuring 47 feature and non-feature films got underway on Monday at the 47th International Film Festival of India, with Union minister for Information and Broadcasting M Venkaiah Naidu calling it a celebration of the "boundless power of creative medium of cinema".

Nov 21, 2016, 20:38 PM IST

Allegations that demonetisation decision leaked totally absurd, mischievous: Naidu

Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday rejected allegations that the demonetisation move was leaked to certain people.

Nov 15, 2016, 17:05 PM IST

Social media is "going haywire", says Venkaiah Naidu

There can be no regulation of the media in a democracy, feels Information and Broadcasting minister M Venkaiah Naidu, who says self-regulation is good.

Oct 27, 2016, 14:11 PM IST

BJP will not "fish in troubled waters" of Uttar Pradesh, says Venkaiah Naidu

Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said BJP would not "fish in troubled waters" of Uttar Pradesh and dismissed as "totally false" allegation that his party had a hand in fueling the ongoing feud in the ruling Samajwadi Party.

Oct 26, 2016, 16:30 PM IST

E-auction for 2nd batch of 266 FM radio channels to begin today

E-auction for the second batch of 266 FM radio channels in 92 cities will begin on Wednesday with Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu expressing optimism for a very "positive" response.

Oct 26, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Govt chalks out plan to celebrate 'Festival of Independence'

As the central government plans to celebrate in a big way the 'Festival of Independence', Union ministers will visit birthplaces of freedom fighters and border outposts across the country.

Aug 12, 2016, 18:48 PM IST

Now, BJP doesn't want 'Congress-mukt Bharat' – know why

In a dramatic U-turn, Union minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said the BJP does not want a "Congress-mukt Bharat" but wants it as the main opposition party.

Aug 04, 2016, 19:07 PM IST

'Clean cities' Alappuzha, Panaji, Mysuru show the way in urban solid waste management

Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday conferred the Clean City awards on Alappuzha, Panaji and Mysuru at a function here.

Jul 12, 2016, 12:38 PM IST

Good news for Delhites! Modi govt sanctions Rs 658 crore for 5 big projects - Know details

The projects are aimed at unclogging the key stretches of the national capital.

Jul 12, 2016, 12:07 PM IST

Media should focus on success stories: Venkaiah Naidu

Naidu, who took charge of the ministry last week, made the remarks at an event of the Centre for Science and Environment. 

Jul 11, 2016, 22:33 PM IST

Govt says Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's speeches 'highly objectionable'

Calling Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's speeches "highly objectionable", the government Thursday said the Home Ministry will take appropriate action after studying them.

Jul 07, 2016, 17:46 PM IST