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Building the Bharat of Vajpayee's dreams
Venkaiah Naidu In the collective consciousness of the nation, good governance — predicated on reforms with a human face — remains synonymous with my mentor and former Prime Minister (PM), Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Atal ji emerged as one of the tallest figures in post-Independence politics, captivating the nation with his eloquence and pragmatic leadership.
Building the Bharat of Vajpayee’s dreams
In the collective consciousness of the nation, good governance — predicated on reforms with a human face — remains synonymous with my mentor and former Prime Minister (PM), Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Atalji emerged as one of the tallest figures in post-Independence politics, captivating the nation with his eloquence and pragmatic leadership.
The need for a second chamber
The Rajya Sabha came into being on April 3, 1952 and held its first session on May 13 the same year. The second chamber underwent severe prenatal scrutiny in the Constituent Assembly. The proposal for a bicameral central legislature for the country was discussed at length, with deep divisions between the proponents and opponents. From this churning that went on for eight days with the participation of leading members of the Constituent Assembly finally emerged the Council of States and its mandate.
We must be effective ambassadors in cultural diplomacy: Venkaiah Naidu
The feature films this year are as much about emotions as they are about intelligence, says Venkaiah Naidu https://mybs.in/2XBYQob I would like to convey my heartiest congratulations to Amitabh Bachchan, the doyen of the Indian film industry, for being awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. I am sorry he could not be physically present with us for this ceremony because of indisposition. I hope he would bounce back to good health soon.
Justice shouldn’t be delayed: Naidu
On occasion of awarding President’s Colour to Gujarat police, Vice-President expresses concern over rise in crime against women Crime against women needs to be curbed with expeditious police action without politicizing it, said Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu. He expressed anguish at the rising crime against woman, adding that incidents of rape have disturbed him.
Good Nutrition For New India
We are a nation of indomitable spirit and unmatchable potential to show excellence in every field. However, to keep India striding fast on its development trajectory, we need the people of the country—its human capital—to be stronger and healthier. And nutrition is a key determinant of this. We must ensure that our people, particularly the youngsters, are well-nourished.
The geopolitics of future lies in your hands
Business Standard The changing global geo-political and geo-economic landscape requires a new agile, carefully strategised diplomatic response https://mybs.in/2X6iAJG I welcome each and every one of you to Upa Rashtrapathi Bhawan. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate all of you for choosing the Indian Foreign Service as a profession. The Foreign Service offers you the privilege of being India’s ambassador’s to the world.
Press freedom and responsibility
Dissent is always welcome but not advocacy of disintegration. A democracy can thrive only when all shades of opinion are expressed freely. Any attempt to stifle or shut out contrarian viewpoints will stunt intellectual development It is a singular honour for me to deliver the 3rd Justice JS Verma Memorial Lecture on ‘Freedom & Responsibility of Media in the evolving media space’. I am, therefore, thankful to the organisers for having invited me to share my views with all of you.
Why the Indian family is a great institution
If there is one cohesive, cementing force at the heart of traditional Indian society — a single, powerful strand which for centuries, has woven the tapestry of our rich, social fabric replete with diversity, into a whole — it is our family system. The family, in Indian society, is an institution by itself and a typical symbol of the collectivist culture of India right from the ancient times.
Congress-Led Move To Impeach Chief Justice Rejected By Venkaiah Naidu
NEW DELHI: A notice for Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra's impeachment, moved three days ago by opposition parties, has been rejected by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. Mr Naidu, who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, cut short a visit to Hyderabad and returned to Delhi on Sunday afternoon for consultations on the unprecedented move to sack the country's top judge.
Congress-Led Move To Impeach Chief Justice Rejected By Venkaiah Naidu
NEW DELHI: A notice for Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra's impeachment, moved three days ago by opposition parties, has been rejected by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. Mr Naidu, who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, cut short a visit to Hyderabad and returned to Delhi on Sunday afternoon for consultations on the unprecedented move to sack the country's top judge.
Congress-Led Move To Impeach Chief Justice Rejected By Venkaiah Naidu
NEW DELHI: A notice for Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra's impeachment, moved three days ago by opposition parties, has been rejected by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. Mr Naidu, who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, cut short a visit to Hyderabad and returned to Delhi on Sunday afternoon for consultations on the unprecedented move to sack the country's top judge.
Live: Vice President rejects impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra - The Times of India
Congress leader PL Punia said immediately after the news of Naidu's rejection that it and other opposition parties will talk to some legal experts and take the next step. Congress leaders said over the weekend that the party is considering moving the Supreme Court if the notice to remove the CJI is rejected
Venkaiah Naidu Wants Rajya Sabha MPs To Speak In Hindi, "Don't Fear Grammar Mistakes," He Says
Venkaiah Naidu said the best way of propagating Hindi was to encourage its use.New Delhi: Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday urged members to speak in Hindi during discussions without the fear of committing grammatical mistakes, saying kings can do no wrong.Chairing a meeting of Hindi advisory committee of Rajya Sabha, which was held after a gap of three-and-a-half years, he said the best way of propagating Hindi was encouraging its use instead of forcing others to adopt...
Case Filed Against Jharkhand Top Cop, Official In 2016 Rajya Sabha Poll Row
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on March 26 gave his approval to initiate action (File)Ranchi: The Jharkhand government on Friday lodged an FIR against a senior police officer and the Press Adviser of the Chief Minister in connection with the 2016 Rajya Sabha election.The FIR against Additional Director General of Police (ADG) - Special Branch Anurag Gupta and Press Adviser Ajay Kumar was lodged following a directive to the state government from the Election Commission (EC) in June 2017...
Let us not erode quality of our polity, let us leave a legacy: Venkaiah
Honourable Members, we will now take up ‘Farewell to the Retiring Members’. In the Rajya Sabha, we have this change every two years and this change co-exists alongside continuity. The new members come with a new outlook, a new orientation and a new insight and they will certainly have the benefit of learning from some of the veteran Members who have excelled in their parliamentary work.
"Amit Shah Is A Jain, He Needs To Clarify First Whether He Is AHINDU: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today took a dig at BJP president Amit Shah for calling him 'AHINDU' (anti-Hindu), saying that the latter is a Jain and he should first clarify whether he is AHINDU. Shah had said at a press conference at Davangere two days ago that Siddaramaiah is not an 'AHINDA' leader (a Kannada acronym for minorities, backward classes and Dalits) but 'AHINDU' leader (anti-Hindu).
Learn, Earn, Return: Venkaiah Naidu's Mantra For Students Going Abroad
The vice president said his definition of patriotism is loving the country (File)Pune: Students who travel abroad for higher studies should return at some point and serve the country, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said on Thursday.Mr Naidu delivered the convocation address at Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth here."I understand that many students, after graduation, might prefer to pursue further studies in institutes of higher education, either in India or abroad."There is nothing wrong in furthering...
Karnataka Police Arrest Postcard News Founder-Editor For Fake News On Muslim Youth
The Bengaluru Crime Branch has arrested Mahesh Vikram Hegde, Editor of Postcard News, for spreading fake news of Muslim youth attacking a Jain monk. The arrest was made after a case was registered against him at Cybercrime Police Station in Bengaluru. He was booked under Section 66 of the the Information Technology Act and under Sections 153A of the IPC.
After Rajya Sabha Was Told Tribune Reporter Is Named In Aadhaar FIR, She Says She Is Too Confused About Whom To Trust In Govt
Journalist Rachna Khaira said she is 'too confused' about “whom to trust” over the government's conflicting claims about the UIDAI's FIR against an explosive story she broke early this year in The Tribune.
Conserve every drop
Was Samuel Taylor Coleridge foretelling the impending water crisis in the 21st century when he penned “Water, water, every where,/ Nor any drop to drink” more than two centuries ago in ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’? The grave water situation in Cape Town in South Africa is a wake-up call to everybody across the globe — from policymakers to the common man — that it cannot be business as usual when it comes to water usage.
Why the Indian family is a great institution
If there is one cohesive, cementing force at the heart of traditional Indian society — a single, powerful strand which for centuries, has woven the tapestry of our rich, social fabric replete with diversity, into a whole — it is our family system.The family, in Indian society, is an institution by itself and a typical symbol of the collectivist culture of India right from the ancient times.
Imran Khan apologises to Pakistan election commission
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's election commission on Thursday warned Opposition leader Imran Khan to be careful in his choice of words in future after accepting an apology from him for his scandalous remarks against the top poll body.Cricketer-turned-politician Khan appeared before the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) today in two contempt cases, about two weeks after non-bailable arrest warrant issue against him with direction to appear before it on October 26.Though, the Islamabad High Court...
Travel on outer ring road to be costlier- The New Indian Express
CHENNAI: Users of Chennai Outer Ring Road, which connects northern Chennai with southern Chennai, will soon have to pay toll as Tamil Nadu Road Development Company has been accorded permission to set up toll plazas on the stretch. The first phase of 29.65 km Outer Ring Road from Vandalur on National Highway-45 to Nemilichery on National Highway -205 via Nazarthpet is already operational and plans are on to install two toll plazas in the stretch.
New lexicon of Indian cities: Venkaiah Naidu - The Economic Times
When the nagar panchayat of the sleepy town of Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan with a population of 1,18,473 woke up to the need to find out where it stands on revenue collection and resource management, the best way was to get its credit rating done.
Congress, Communists, have joined hands to defame NDA - The Economic Times
Nationalism seems to have become a pejorative term for the leaders of the Congress party and the Communists, who are trying to poison the minds of youngsters through manipulation and distortion of truth, through false propaganda that anybody critical of the BJP and NDA is branded as an ‘anti-national’.For company, these Communists and Congressmen are joined by pseudo-secularists, socalled intellectuals and left-wing propagandists, who ironically are calling the supporters of the BJP and its...
Winter session of Parliament
The Rajya Sabha will resume discussion on 'Commitment to Constitution'.
Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu's Puratchi Thalaivi, Was Always In The Spotlight
Jayalalithaa, 'amma' to millions of her followers, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Sunday. Chennai: J Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and one of the most powerful women politicians the country has ever had, died on Monday in a Chennai hospital. She was 68.
PM Narendra Modi Briefed On Jayalalithaa's Health By Venkaiah Naidu
Jayalalithaa suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday.
With Jayalalithaa Critical, Chennai Comes To A Standstill
As Jayalalithaa remains critical, roads in Chennai are deserted.Chennai: A complete shutdown like situation is gripping Chennai and slowly the whole of Tamil Nadu as Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's health continues to remain critical.
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