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Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Need to reframe rules to take care of 'erring members': Venkaiah Naidu

Need to reframe rules to take care of 'erring members': Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'My immediate concern is restoring prestige and decorum of Rajya Sabha...'

Amid Padmavati row, V-P Naidu says violent threats unacceptable

Amid Padmavati row, V-P Naidu says violent threats unacceptable

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

"You have no right to take laws into your own hands. At the same time, you don't have the right to hurt the sentiments of others", the vice president said.

Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi to drum up support against Modi government

Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi to drum up support against Modi government

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The TDP snapped its ties with the BJP alleging neglect of the southern state and failure of the Centre to grant special category state status to Andhra Pradesh.

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Jagan orders demolition of govt building built by Naidu

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Is this building a legally valid building? In this, there are no rules. It is built in violation of rules, against the law and built with corruption'

Kejriwal meets Naidu, demands full Delhi statehood

Kejriwal meets Naidu, demands full Delhi statehood

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal met Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

Chandrababu Naidu's Cabinet goes paperless

Chandrababu Naidu's Cabinet goes paperless

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Taking a step further in eGovernance, the Andhra Pradesh state Cabinet has now gone paperless.

Rajya Sabha adjourned as Naidu asks AIADMK, DMK members to leave

Rajya Sabha adjourned as Naidu asks AIADMK, DMK members to leave

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The House had to be adjourned twice in the afternoon amid din over the issue and finally for the day, minutes after it reassembled at 3 pm.

Chandrababu Naidu meets Pranab on Telangana issue

Chandrababu Naidu meets Pranab on Telangana issue

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday met President Pranab Mukherjee and leaders of political parties in an attempt to find an amicable solution to the problem of division in New Delhi Andhra Pradesh and creation of Telangana state.

KCR-Naidu's personal fights leave govt staff wary

KCR-Naidu's personal fights leave govt staff wary

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Naidu is acting behind the scenes to ensure a provocation from the TRS. The TRS, on the other hand, wants to give Naidu a bad name by provoking people and then making it look as though he could not protect the rights of his own people.

Can Sharmila Help Congress Win AP?

Can Sharmila Help Congress Win AP?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

If she cannot recast the party, bring together the factions opposed to her, and present herself as her brother's true challenger, there will be little left for her in politics, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Naidu supports Ramdev's anti-corruption movement

Naidu supports Ramdev's anti-corruption movement

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev met Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu in Hyderabad on Monday morning to drum up support for his anti-corruption movement.

Google doodles for Sarojini Naidu's 135th birthday

Google doodles for Sarojini Naidu's 135th birthday

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The Nightingale of India's 135th birthday is celebrated with a doodle on Google's home page.

Naidu on Rahul: Zeroes cannot see beyond zero

Naidu on Rahul: Zeroes cannot see beyond zero

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Launching a counter offensive against Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for giving the Modi government "zero out of 10" for handling farmers' issues, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that "zeroes cannot see beyond zero".

PM discusses TN flood situation with Singh, Jaitley, Naidu

PM discusses TN flood situation with Singh, Jaitley, Naidu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took stock of the flood situation in Tamil Nadu and discussed it with his cabinet colleagues, including the Home and Finance ministers.

Leela Naidu: A rare beauty

Leela Naidu: A rare beauty

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

A tribute to the Indian beauty who passed away at the age of 69.

Amid cabinet musical chairs, Naidu meets Modi

Amid cabinet musical chairs, Naidu meets Modi

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Amid reports that Naidu is seeking cabinet berths for his MPs, the TDP met Modi in Gujarat Bhawan in the national capital and the meeting lasted for over 30 minutes after which chief minister-designate of Andhra Pradesh left without talking to media.

Naidu asks TDP ministers to quit Union cabinet

Naidu asks TDP ministers to quit Union cabinet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The TDP chief said he tried to speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'courtesy' to inform him about the decision to quit but he did not come on line.

Naidu, India's leading reformer

Naidu, India's leading reformer

Rediff.com12 May 2004

After Naidu, Mamata blocks CBI; BJP sees 'grand alliance of corrupt parties'

After Naidu, Mamata blocks CBI; BJP sees 'grand alliance of corrupt parties'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

BJP alleged that it was an attempt by a "grand alliance of most corrupt parties" to ensure that its "corruption" was not exposed.

Andhra opposition 'guns' for Naidu

Andhra opposition 'guns' for Naidu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Naidu: NDA's conscience keeper

Naidu: NDA's conscience keeper

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

If BJP doesn't want alliance, we'll say namaskar: Naidu

If BJP doesn't want alliance, we'll say namaskar: Naidu

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Naidu was responding to a question on the critical remarks made by some BJP leaders.

Venkaiah Naidu takes ethics class for journalists

Venkaiah Naidu takes ethics class for journalists

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

The Union Information and Broadcasting minister also said the well-being of the country and society should be kept in mind before broadcasting or publishing any news, and stressed that news and views should not be mixed.

Congress raising 'non-issues' to divert attention from Agusta: Naidu

Congress raising 'non-issues' to divert attention from Agusta: Naidu

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The Congress on Monday sought a discussion on the latest report of the CAG, listing alleged irregularities in Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation's KG basin gas project and forced three adjournments in Rajya Sabha in the pre-noon session demanding a response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Uma, Naidu bury the hatchet

Uma, Naidu bury the hatchet

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

Bharti went to Naidu's residence and was closeted with him for about an hour, party sources said.

Javadekar meets Naidu in Hyderabad; TDP-BJP alliance safe

Javadekar meets Naidu in Hyderabad; TDP-BJP alliance safe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

After stating openly that the Telugu Desam Party would fight the elections without the Bharatiya Janata Party in Seemandhra, TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu has now agreed to keep the alliance alive.

Alliance on rocky ground, Naidu seeks Modi's intervention

Alliance on rocky ground, Naidu seeks Modi's intervention

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

BJP's choice to field D Purandeswari from the Rajampet constituency and TDP's decision to ignore their ally's choice for the Vijayawada seat has left both of them in a knot. Vicky Nanjappa reports on the growing discontent between the two, which could lead to a split in the pre-poll alliance.

Naming and renaming streets not on government's agenda: Naidu

Naming and renaming streets not on government's agenda: Naidu

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The government on Wednesday spurned the demands for renaming Akbar Road as Maharana Pratap Road, saying "naming and renaming of streets was not on the agenda".

Chandrababu attacks Jagan as cops stop him from entering constituency

Chandrababu attacks Jagan as cops stop him from entering constituency

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The police resorted to a lathi charge and seized several vehicles of TDP leaders, including Naidu's campaign vehicle, besides taking many party workers into custody.

Naidu banks on freebies, bullet train, and star power

Naidu banks on freebies, bullet train, and star power

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

N Chandrababu Naidu and his Telugu Desam party face a dilemma of how to woo both sides of the Andhra Pradesh divide, reports Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa

Will Modi's regular visits boost BJP's southern support?

Will Modi's regular visits boost BJP's southern support?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Over the last five days, Modi visited all of south, held roadshows, made an aggressive bid for his party, and took on the rivals with full gusto, especially the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana that was in power for 10 years.

Why Chandrababu Naidu got it right this time

Why Chandrababu Naidu got it right this time

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Having been out of power for the last decade, not many gave Naidu a winning chance this time around. But the Telugu Desam Party chief proved his critics wrong on Friday.

Karnataka, Haryana CMs visit Naidu

Karnataka, Haryana CMs visit Naidu

Rediff.com4 Oct 2003

Where will Naidu take oath as Seemandhra CM?

Where will Naidu take oath as Seemandhra CM?

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Telugu Desam Party has confirmed that its chief Chandrababu Naidu will be sworn in as the chief minister of Seemandhra on June 8. The swearing-in will take place six days after Telangana Rashtra Samithi supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao is sworn in as the chief minister of Telangana.

Coming together of Opposition not a threat to government: Naidu

Coming together of Opposition not a threat to government: Naidu

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

He said that the grouping up of opposition parties, which are "jealous" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity, is opportunistic and will not succeed.

Naidu slams KCR for dubbing Modi govt 'fascist'

Naidu slams KCR for dubbing Modi govt 'fascist'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday slammed Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhara Rao for dubbing as "fascist" the Centre's directives on special powers related to law and order in Hyderabad vested in Governor, and demanded immediate withdrawal of his comments.

AP speaker pulls up Chandrababu Naidu

AP speaker pulls up Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker K R Suresh Reddy on Wednesday pulled up Leader of the Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu for questioning his authority and showing 'disrespect to the chair.' On the third day of the marathon debate on the no-trust motion tabled by the main opposition Telugu Desam Party, the speaker lost his cool when Naidu and other TDP members wildly gesticulated and made certain remarks against the chair.

SC proposes 'chai pe charcha' between Mamata and governor

SC proposes 'chai pe charcha' between Mamata and governor

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the emoluments of the newly appointed interim vice-chancellors of state-run universities in West Bengal and asked Governor CV Ananda Bose to sit with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "over a cup of coffee" to resolve the deadlock over appointment of VCs.