M Venkaiah Naidu

Explained: As nomination process begins, a look at how India elects its vice-president

Like the president, the vice-president is chosen indirectly – that is by the representatives of the people. Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, including the nominated ones, are eligible to vote

'I've always admired his zeal, energy': PM Modi greets VP Naidu on his birthday

The prime minister said that as the Vice President, Naidu has "played a key role in raising the standards of Parliamentary proceedings and debates"

It’s time for Africa! Why Vice President Venkaiah Naidu’s Gabon, Senegal visits are significant

It is heartening that soon after the Vice President's African visit, MoS for External Affairs V Muraleedharan is visiting Zimbabwe and Malawi

Responsibility of next generation to take India's progress to newer heights: M Venkaiah Naidu

India stands on the threshold of becoming a leading nation of the world and it goes without saying that the students' future and that of the nation are intertwined with each other, said the Vice President

In the quest for development, we have harmed nature beyond repair: VP Naidu

He also urged the country's lower courts to hold an eco-centric view and keep in mind interests of local populations and biodiversity while passing judgments

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu calls for greater participation of private sector in strengthening health infrastructure

The Vice President was in Safdarjung Development Area in the national capital for the inauguration of the Mahajan Imaging Facility

'Reject colonial mindset, take pride in Indian indentity,' says vice president Naidu

The vice-president also called for a total rejection of the Macaulay system of education, stating that it imposed a foreign language as the medium of education in the country and confined education to the elite

Delhi: Yogi Adityanath meets PM Modi, discusses new UP cabinet

Tweeting about the meeting, which lasted for over one and a half hours, Modi said he met and congratulated Adityanath for his historic victory in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls

DMK members, supported by Congress, stage a walkout from Rajya Sabha over NEET issue

DMK members wanted to raise the issue during the Zero Hour, but Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu did not agree, and asked them to raise the matter during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address

Rajya Sabha chairman urges MPs to ensure smooth functioning of House during Budget session

The Budget Session started on 31 January. On the first two days, the House functioned briefly and proceedings were adjourned after laying of Economic Survey and Union Budget