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  Venkaiah Naidu asks political parties not to politicise GST

  Politics | June 29, 2017 17:06 IST

  The concept of a unified tax regime in the form of GST came into being during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government and it was being brought into force after consistent hard work of 16 long years, Naidu said.

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  No need to drag ideology into Prez election: Venkaiah Naidu to Opposition

  Politics | June 26, 2017 17:40 IST

  On the NDA picking Ram Nath Kovind as its nominee for the top post, Naidu said commitment to the Constitution is the sole criterion for a presidential candidate along with character, calibre and conduct.

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  100 Smart Cities: Three from UP, two from Bihar make it to new list of 30 cities

  India | June 23, 2017 16:09 IST

  Under the Smart City Mission, the Centre provides Rs 500 crore to each city over a period of 5 years for implementing various projects.

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  Seeking loan waiver has become fashion these days: Venkaiah Naidu

  Politics | June 22, 2017 16:05 IST

  Naidu’s remarks come days after Finance minister Arun Jaitley ruled out Central funding for any state's farm loan waiver and said that the Centre will adhere to fiscal targets.

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  Venkaiah Naidu defends not naming presidential nominee in meetings with opposition

  Politics | June 19, 2017 19:48 IST

  On June 12, BJP had formed a panel comprising Naidu, Rajnath and Jaitley to hold discussions with various political parties for a consensus on the presidential candidate.

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  Presidential poll: BJP's meet with Sonia remains inconclusive, Congress says no consensus till govt gives name

  Politics | June 16, 2017 15:16 IST

  “Government has not come forward with any name for the Presidential election and has asked if the opposition has any name for the top post,” Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said after the meeting.

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  BJP panel to meet Sonia Gandhi on Friday to decide over Presidential candidate

  Politics | June 14, 2017 16:49 IST

  A crucial meeting of the BJP committee comprising Union minister Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley and Venkaiah Naidu with Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday for consultations on the presidential election could decide the course to follow

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  No corruption in BJP's three year rule, says Venkaiah Naidu

  Politics | June 10, 2017 17:46 IST

  Stating that India was "recognised" and "respected" at the international level, Naidu said the entire world is focusing on India.

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  Venkaiah Naidu advocates use of bicycles in place of private vehicles

  Politics | June 07, 2017 14:04 IST

  Displaying a sense of exasperation over the ever increasing number of private vehicles in the cities, Venkaiah Naidu said that "life is becoming hell" in metros.

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  Venkaiah Naidu accuses Prakash Karat, Partha Chatterjee of sympathising with stone pelters

  Politics | June 06, 2017 23:26 IST

  Naidu also took strong exception to a recent article by scholar Partha Chatterjee which purportedly compares Army chief Bipin Rawat to General Dyer, infamous for the Jalianwala Bagh massacre.

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  No talks with destructive Kashmiri separatists: Venkaiah Naidu

  Politics | June 05, 2017 14:00 IST

  Union minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday ruled out the possibility of holding talks with Kashmiri separatists, alleging they receive funds from Pakistan to stoke unrest in the Valley

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  BJP says it needs no certificate from Congress on Kashmir issue

  Politics | June 04, 2017 22:27 IST

  Asserting that the government has a very strong Kashmir policy, party spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said it is making a distinction and treating differently the common Kashmiris, terrorists and separatists and "this policy is bearing fruits".

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  Delhi: Venkaiah Naidu, Manoj Tiwari visit lynched e-rickshaw driver's house

  Politics | May 29, 2017 19:56 IST

  The Delhi Police on Monday questioned over 20 people in connection with the murder of the e-rickshaw driver.

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  Show a single act of divisive agenda pursued by govt: Venkaiah Naidu dares opposition

  Politics | May 29, 2017 15:11 IST

  Naidu said the opposition parties are instigating social tension but felt that the law must be strictly enforced against "gau rakshaks" or those who indulge in violence in the name of religion.

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  Delhi Metro's 'Heritage Line' thrown open to public

  India | May 28, 2017 15:13 IST

  Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today jointly inaugurate Delhi Metro's 'Heritage Line' at 10 am.

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  Ready to bring in legislation to stop triple talaq, says Venkaiah Naidu

  Politics | May 21, 2017 18:48 IST

  The Centre today said it would bring in a legislation to stop the triple talaq, if necessary, "but after allowing the Muslim community to reach a positive conclusion following internal deliberations."

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  Govt may step in if triple talaq practice not changed, says Naidu

  Politics | May 20, 2017 19:47 IST

  Naidu recalled that laws were enacted to rid certain evil practices even in the Hindu society, like child marriage, sati and dowry.

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  BJP woos AIADMK ahead of Presidential battle

  Politics | May 14, 2017 20:27 IST

  According to AIADMK sources, the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to get the Chief Minister's support for its candidate in the Presidential election.

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  'Irresponsible, immature and idiotic': Venkaiah Naidu on Digvijay Singh's comment on Telangana police

  Politics | May 07, 2017 9:21 IST

  Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday described the comment made by Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Telangana Police as idiotic.

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  Pakistan a 'rogue state', will take ‘appropriate action’: Venkaiah Naidu

  Politics | May 02, 2017 17:39 IST

  Naidu also lashed out at Pakistan squarely for funding terrorism and influencing situation in Kashmir.