M. Venkaiah Naidu

New Delhi, Aug 4: In a dramatic U-turn, Union minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said the BJP does not want a "Congress-mukht Bharat" but wants it as the main opposition party. Taking part in a discussion on the developments in…

New Delhi, Aug 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on August 9 launch a programme called '70 Saal Azadi -- Zara Yaad Karo Kurbani' (70 years of independence: Do recall the sacrifices). "The campaign is aimed at developing a feeling…

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), July 27: On the first death anniversary of former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the foundation stone for building a national memorial was laid at his burial site Pei Karumbu here on Wednesday. Defence…

New Delhi, July 21: The government on Thursday told the Rajya Sabha that it may consider extending the last date for disclosure of property by NGOs under the Lokpal if all parties agreed. The issue was raised by nominated member Anu…

New Delhi, July 10: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday accused Pakistan of influencing sympathisers of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani, who was killed in Kashmir, and warned it of a policy rethink on…

New Delhi, June 29: Parliament's monsoon session will be held from July 18 to August 12, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu announced on Wednesday. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on…

New Delhi, June 28: The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA), chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, will meet on Wednesday to finalise the dates for Parliament's monsoon session, which is likely to begin from July…

New Delhi, June 23: Launching the execution of smart city project for 20 cities selected in the first round, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will set the plan rolling on June 25 in Pune. "This marks the beginning of holistic and…

New Delhi, May 24: The Urban Development Ministry on Tuesday announced 13 winners of the fast-track Smart City competition, with Lucknow topping the list. These cities can now compete to be a "Smart City" in the next cycle of "India…

New Delhi, May 19: There can be "no turning back" on the smart cities revolution, the US ambassador to India Richard R. Verma said here on Thursday, assuring that the American government will continue to help build up smart city…