Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President starts consultation process on 'impeachment' notice against CJI

Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday set in motion the process of consultation on the 'impeachment' notice against CJI Dipak Misra.

Apr 23, 2018, 00:02 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah to observe day-long fast to protest against disruptions in Parliament

On April 6, the second leg of the Budget Session, which had commenced on January 29, concluded with the Rajya Sabha losing over 121 hours. The Upper House had 30 sittings where the sittings were held for just 44 hours.

Apr 10, 2018, 17:42 PM IST

'We are all losers': Venkaiah Naidu condemns time wasted in Rajya Sabha due to disruptions

Due to the disruptions, the House could not debate the important Finance Bill 2018, but passed the payment of gratuity law without debate.

Apr 06, 2018, 13:43 PM IST

Budget session ends, Rajya Sabha lost over 121 hours, no Question Hour for 27 days

Upset by the loss of time caused due to disruptions, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu called the session 'an eminently forgettable one'.

Apr 06, 2018, 13:37 PM IST

'You are testing the patience of the country': Venkaiah Naidu snaps at Rajya Sabha MPs over disruptions

Opposition MPs hurled slogans and even entered the well of the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Apr 04, 2018, 11:58 AM IST

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury asked to 'lose weight' in quip by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

In February, PM Modi's quip that likened Chowdhury's laughter to Soorpanakha from Ramayana.

Mar 28, 2018, 20:53 PM IST

Angry Venkaiah Naidu calls off dinner planned for Rajya Sabha MPs

Invitations were kept ready and Naidu was expecting the Rajya Sabha to get back to normal work before sending out the invites. He expected a turnaround in the situation on March 19 but it was not to be.

Mar 21, 2018, 15:28 PM IST

PM Modi, President Kovind and Vice-President Naidu greet citizens on Ugadi, Gudi Padava

President Kovind and Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday wished citizens on the occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Chaitra Sukladi, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba.

Mar 17, 2018, 22:16 PM IST

Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati interred at Kanchi math

Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati has been interred at the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. The 69th head of the math died of a cardiac arrest on Wednesday morning. He was 82.

Mar 01, 2018, 07:11 AM IST

One can eat beef, but no need to celebrate it, says Venkaiah Naidu

The Vice President raised the beef ban issue while addressing a gathering at Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of RA Poddar College of Commerce in Mumbai.

Feb 19, 2018, 22:32 PM IST

After Mehbooba Mufti's remarks, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu hits out at those suggesting talks with Pakistan

On February 12, 2018, Mehbooba Mufti had pitched afresh for a dialogue between India and Pakistan.

Feb 15, 2018, 21:54 PM IST

Rajya Sabha boycott: Arun Jaitley terms Opposition's act unprecedented

The Opposition on Tuesday accused the Rajya Sabha Chair of ignoring the "rules, regulations, procedures and traditions" by not allowing its members to raise some crucial issues and by giving long adjournments.

Feb 07, 2018, 00:52 AM IST

Venkaiah Naidu writes letter to Rajya Sabha members after Opposition boycotts proceedings

The Opposition on Tuesday accused the Rajya Sabha Chair of ignoring the "rules, regulations, procedures and traditions" by not allowing its members to raise some crucial issues.

Feb 07, 2018, 00:18 AM IST

Venkaiah Naidu refers privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi to Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday referred a privilege notice served by BJP MP Bhupinder Yadav against Congress President Rahul Gandhi to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

Jan 06, 2018, 13:41 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu urges Indian medical practitioners abroad to come back to India

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has urged the Centre and state governments to invest more in the healthcare sector and educate people to get health insurance.

Dec 31, 2017, 15:27 PM IST