Venkaiah Naidu

Need pragmatic policy to encourage mother tongue in school: Venkaiah Naidu

Calling languages as soul of society, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday said that India should have a pragmatic policy to encourage mother tongues at early stages of school.

Oct 14, 2017, 19:32 PM IST

Suspended Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy quits as Rajya Sabha MP, tenders resignation to Venkaiah Naidu

Suspended Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy on Wednesday tendered his resignation as Rajya Sabha member on Wednesday.

Oct 11, 2017, 16:02 PM IST

Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu unveils Gandhi statue at Rajghat

Indian Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu has unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi. Earlier, PM Modi reached Rajghat to offers respects to Mahatma Gandhi. Watch to know more.

Oct 02, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Rajghat gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Monday unveiled a 1.8 metre-tall bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of his 148 birth anniversary.

Oct 02, 2017, 12:40 PM IST

Mahatma Gandhi's ideals motivate millions across the world: PM Narendra Modi

October 2 is the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi who is also known as the “Father of the Nation” and Lal Bahadur Shastri, the 2nd PM of the country.

Oct 02, 2017, 06:14 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi, VP, Manmohan Singh attend Ramleela celebrations

Arrows were fired to set the effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran ablaze at the Parade Ground here on Saturday, an event that was attended by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among a host of other dignitaries.

Sep 30, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to attend Dussehra celebrations at Red Fort in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday attend Dussehra celebrations at Red Fort ground in the national capital. 

Sep 30, 2017, 08:38 AM IST

'Goddess' handled ministries in ancient India, says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said that in ancient India ministries were operated by 'devis'.

Sep 22, 2017, 17:31 PM IST

People trying to mix terror and religion for political gains, says Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu

Terminmg terrorism a biggest enemy of mankind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday called for unity to fight against the global threat.

Sep 04, 2017, 06:38 AM IST

Six electees take oath as Rajya Sabha members

Six recently-elected members of the Rajya Sabha were administered oath on Tuesday by Chairman Venkaiah Naidu.

Aug 29, 2017, 23:01 PM IST

Vice President launches National Sports Talent Search Portal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday made a mention of the portal launch during his 'Man ki Baat' radio programme.

Aug 28, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

Amid Doklam standoff, Nepal PM to visit India

Sushma Swaraj had met Deuba when she went to Kathmandu to attend the 15th Ministerial Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) regional bloc on August 10-11.

Aug 21, 2017, 13:32 PM IST

Watch: Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as India's Vice President

Watch the oath taking ceremony of Venkaiah Naidu as India's new Vice President. He is India's 13th Vice President. President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath to Naidu.

Aug 11, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

First Vice-President to be born in Independent India: PM Modi on Venkaiah Naidu, the farmer's son

Soon after Venkaiah Naidu took oath of office as the 13th Vice-President of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi PM pointed out Naidu is the first Vice-President to be born after India attained Independence.

Aug 11, 2017, 12:07 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu Vice-Presidential Ceremony LIVE News Updates: Veteran BJP leader visits Raj Ghat

 The 68-year-old politican veteran, who secured an easy victory against Opponent Gopal Krishna Gandhi, was previously serving as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

Aug 11, 2017, 10:21 AM IST

Sense of insecurity among Muslims; triple talaq a social aberration not religious requirement: Hamid Ansari

Hamid Ansari said that he had flagged the issue of intolerance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers.

Aug 10, 2017, 11:08 AM IST

Amit Shah's entry into Rajya Sabha good for BJP: Prakash Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has said it will be good for the BJP to have party President Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha.

Aug 06, 2017, 18:18 PM IST

JD(U) welcomes Venkaiah Naidu as vice president, says it's an achievement for RS to see him at this post

A day after Venkaiah Naidu was elected as the vice president of India, the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) congratulated him on his overwhelming victory and asserted that it was an achievement for the Upper House to see the latter at this post.

Aug 06, 2017, 06:32 AM IST

All you need to know about India's outgoing vice-president Hamid Ansari

As the curtain draws on the second term of incumbent Hamid Ansari, the nation is gearing up to welcome the succeeding Vice President.

Aug 05, 2017, 22:43 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi greets Venkaiah Naidu on Vice-President poll win

The 68-year-old BJP leader from Andhra Pradesh was today elected as India's next vice-president, securing an overwhelming two-third of the votes against opposition candidate Gopalkrishna Gandhi.

Aug 05, 2017, 22:22 PM IST