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Vice President Dhankhar Resigns Citing Medical Reasons

Vice President Dhankhar Resigns Citing Medical Reasons

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Vice President Dhankhar had in March this year undergone an angioplasty at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi.

Sania Mirza shares PM Modi's heartfelt letter

Sania Mirza shares PM Modi's heartfelt letter

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

In his congratulatory message to Sania, the PM conveyed that Sania has left an indelible mark on Indian sports, inspiring the coming generation of athletes.

ED action looming, Soren's MLAs say he will remain Jharkhand CM

ED action looming, Soren's MLAs say he will remain Jharkhand CM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Legislators of the ruling coalition partners in Jharkhand expressed solidarity with the Hemant Soren government on Wednesday and said the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader will continue as the chief minister.

Bhutan confers its highest civilian award on Modi

Bhutan confers its highest civilian award on Modi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said on social media that he was overjoyed to hear "His Majesty pronounce Your Excellency Modiji's Narendra Modi name for the highest civilian decoration, Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo".

Oppn writes to President over trolling of CJI on social media

Oppn writes to President over trolling of CJI on social media

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Several opposition MPs have petitioned President Droupadi Murmu for immediate action over social media trolling of Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud while he was deliberating on a case related to the Governor's role in Maharashtra during the last government formation.

Modi thanks Bhutan for highest civilian honour

Modi thanks Bhutan for highest civilian honour

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The prime minister tweeted that he admires Bhutan for its unique model of sustainable development and the deeply spiritual way of life.

18-year-old girl raped, murdered in UP's Lakhimpur

18-year-old girl raped, murdered in UP's Lakhimpur

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the girl was going to fill an online form when she was raped and brutally murdered.

Sri Lankan crisis worsens as new finance minister quits, dissidents may walk out

Sri Lankan crisis worsens as new finance minister quits, dissidents may walk out

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka's new Finance Minister Ali Sabry on Tuesday resigned, a day after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed him after sacking his brother Basil Rajapaksa amidst the island nation's worst economic crisis.

BRICS meet: What the prime minister said

BRICS meet: What the prime minister said

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

'The challenge before us is to harness the vast potential that exists among us.'

'To look beautiful, you have to live a pretty boring life'

'To look beautiful, you have to live a pretty boring life'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'I take compliments from a woman very seriously because it's difficult to get a compliment from a woman.'

Trinamool MPs meet Prez seeking removal of SG Tushar Mehta

Trinamool MPs meet Prez seeking removal of SG Tushar Mehta

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Earlier, the party's members of Parliament had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for removing Mehta over his reported meeting with West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari.

It's been 7 days, Sasikala reminds Guv; warns that patience has a limit

It's been 7 days, Sasikala reminds Guv; warns that patience has a limit

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Two days after staking claim with him to form the government amidst political turmoil in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala on Saturday sought an appointment with Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao to parade MLAs supporting her before him.

Let not Afghanistan slip back: SM Krishna

Let not Afghanistan slip back: SM Krishna

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The text of the speech made by External Affairs Minister SM Krishna at the international Afghanistan conference in Bonn

Governor: 'I am really worried for Bengal'

Governor: 'I am really worried for Bengal'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'I urged the chief minister even before she took her oath requesting her to send a tough message to the police and the administration that any violent activity, any destruction of property, any arson, loot in your area, they will be held accountable.' 'Her silence on this speaks volumes.'

Tamil Nadu Guv apologises to journalist for patting her on cheek

Tamil Nadu Guv apologises to journalist for patting her on cheek

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

However, the scribe said that she is still not convinced that the governor touched her cheeks to appreciate her question.

PM Modi, Sachin, Sehwag hail Team India on historic win

PM Modi, Sachin, Sehwag hail Team India on historic win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Tendulkar praised Team India and said in every session there was a new hero who stepped up to the occasion to deliver for his side.

Guv sacks 'Scindia loyalist' ministers as Kamal Nath says he's ready for floor test

Guv sacks 'Scindia loyalist' ministers as Kamal Nath says he's ready for floor test

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Imarati Devi, Tulsi Silawat, Govind Singh Rajput, Mahendra Singh Sisodiya, Pradyumn Singh Tomar and Prabhuram Chaudhari were removed from the cabinet with immediate effect on Friday, said a Public Relations Department official.

Zardari invites Dr Singh to Pak; offer trip to ancestral village

Zardari invites Dr Singh to Pak; offer trip to ancestral village

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Zardari suggested that if Singh's visit coincided with celebrations to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak in November, it would be well received by the Pakistani people and reinforce the desire of both countries to promote inter-religious harmony.

We will follow highest standards of nuke safety: PM

We will follow highest standards of nuke safety: PM

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

India is determined that its expanded nuclear power programme will follow the highest standards of nuclear safety and security, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said while addressing the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul on Tuesday.

Watch: Pranab Mukherjee's first speech as President

Watch: Pranab Mukherjee's first speech as President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Pranab Mukherjee was sworn in as the 13th President of India today. Here is the full text of his speech

'India a true and genuine partner of Bangladesh'

'India a true and genuine partner of Bangladesh'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Following is the statement made by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh during his joint press conference with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina

'Building habits of cooperation, bonds of trust'

'Building habits of cooperation, bonds of trust'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna would be making an opening statement. Next, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be addressing the media.

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'It is a sad day when social activists, environmental campaigners, anti-corruption workers are singled out as anti-nationals and then criminalised.'

READ: PM Manmohan Singh's speech at UN General Assembly

READ: PM Manmohan Singh's speech at UN General Assembly

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

It felt great to get Padma award, says Chatwal

It felt great to get Padma award, says Chatwal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

New York businessman Sant Singh Chatwal received his Padma award from President Pratibha Patil at a colourful ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Chatwal's name was read out after 19 distinguished figures had been conferred the Padma awards.

What does Obama's Afpak policy say

What does Obama's Afpak policy say

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Barack Obama's much-awaited speech on the Afpak policy.

Three years to live: What would you do?

Three years to live: What would you do?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Let us know the 10 things that would make it to your priority list if you had only three years of life left. The most interesting entries will win prizes from rediff Books, so hurry and mail in your ideas today!

New Jersey Guv hopes 26/11 victims get justice

New Jersey Guv hopes 26/11 victims get justice

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Indian Consul General Prabhu Dayal was especially invited to attend the opening session of the legislature at which Corzine delivered his "State of the State" address.

Yeddyurappa to take oath as Karnataka CM today

Yeddyurappa to take oath as Karnataka CM today

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

This will be the fourth stint for Yeddyurappa as the chief minister -- the last one was after the May 2018 assembly polls.

Dr Singh at the UN: His speech

Dr Singh at the UN: His speech

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

The transcript of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

'India, China should be sensitive to each other's concerns'

'India, China should be sensitive to each other's concerns'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Gokhale's visit for bilateral consultations is taking place amid renewed optimism that the vexed issue of listing of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations, which has been stalled by China, is headed for a resolution in the coming weeks

'I LOVE YOU RISHI KAPOOR!'

'I LOVE YOU RISHI KAPOOR!'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'How can the romance of Indian Cinema ever leave us? Never.'

What Sasikala's thank you letters say

What Sasikala's thank you letters say

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The letters bear address of Jaya's Poes Garden residence.

ICJ to hear Kulbhushan Jadhav's case on May 15

ICJ to hear Kulbhushan Jadhav's case on May 15

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The announcement was made by ICJ on Wednesday, a day after it stayed Jadhav's execution

The text of the PM's speech

The text of the PM's speech

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

The text of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's speech at the inaugural session of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, January 9, 2003

MP headed for nail-biting finish; Cong fails to get Guv's appointment

MP headed for nail-biting finish; Cong fails to get Guv's appointment

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The party claimed it has the support of the independent candidates also.

Yediyurappa sworn in as Karnataka CM for 4th time

Yediyurappa sworn in as Karnataka CM for 4th time

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Yediyurappa said he would decide on members to be inducted into the ministry after consulting party president Amit Shah.

'India moved ICJ as Jadhav's life is under threat in Pakistan'

'India moved ICJ as Jadhav's life is under threat in Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said India made 16 requests for consular access to Jadhav but there was no response from Pakistan on the demand.

PM greets new Bhutan PM; promises steadfast ties

PM greets new Bhutan PM; promises steadfast ties

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has congratulated Bhutan's People's Democratic Party leader Tshering Tobgay, who is set to be the country's next premier, and promised "steadfast" and "unflinching" support of India while remaining sensitive to its interest.

No solution to OROP row, veterans seek president's intervention

No solution to OROP row, veterans seek president's intervention

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Havildar Abhilash Singh (retired) has been taken to hospital. He was on relay hunger strike.