News for '-pmo'

'We Have Begged For Justice'

'We Have Begged For Justice'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Justice may or may not happen, but who are those people who did this to her?' 'If the hospital authorities had helped us that day, or the police, then the real culprits would have been caught.' 'Getting justice for my daughter is my goal now and I want the CM to remember that.'

551 oxygen generation plants to be set up through PM CARES: PMO

551 oxygen generation plants to be set up through PM CARES: PMO

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

The basic aim behind establishing PSA oxygen plants at government hospitals in the district headquarters is to further strengthen the public health system and ensure that each of these hospitals has a captive oxygen generation facility.

Walmart lobbying probe under PMO initiative

Walmart lobbying probe under PMO initiative

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

The ministry has been given three months for sending its report to the PMO.

Report cites MoD note saying PMO held parallel Rafale negotiations

Report cites MoD note saying PMO held parallel Rafale negotiations

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Sitharaman criticised the news report for raising issues 'selectively' and ignoring the then defence minister Manohar Parrikar's reply.

Sule slams PMO for not allowing Ajit Pawar to speak at PM's Pune event

Sule slams PMO for not allowing Ajit Pawar to speak at PM's Pune event

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Talking to reporters in Amravati, Sule, a Lok Sabha MP, said Pawar, a senior NCP leader, had requested the Prime Minister's Office to allow him to speak at the event.

All about Modi's PMO

All about Modi's PMO

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Who are the men the prime minister relies on to execute his impressive agenda?

AI crisis: PMO seeks early resolution

AI crisis: PMO seeks early resolution

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

The PMO directed the ministry of civil aviation and the Air India to find early resolution to stalemate. Besides, the PMO told the civil aviation ministry that a lockout is not an option to resolve the issue.

Six fake PMO accounts removed: Twitter

Six fake PMO accounts removed: Twitter

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

The six Twitter accounts, resembling that of the Prime Minister's Office, have been removed after India complained they had objectionable content. In a communication to the PMO, Twitter has said it has 'removed the reported profile(s) from circulation due to violation of our Terms of Service regarding impersonation'.

Modi will attend Ayodhya bhoomi pujan, confirms PMO

Modi will attend Ayodhya bhoomi pujan, confirms PMO

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Prior to the function, the prime minister will take part in 'pooja' and 'darshan' at Hanumangarhi, a statement by the PMO said on Tuesday.

Modi's PMO gets control of official Twitter handle

Modi's PMO gets control of official Twitter handle

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Prime Minister's Office under Narendra Modi on Tuesday took control of Twitter handle @PMOIndia that was relinquished by the previous dispensation under Manmohan Singh last week and had led to a controversy with the Bharatiya Janata Party terming it 'disgraceful and illegal'.

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'People's expectations were very high.' 'We felt both sides had understood each other.' 'But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'

PIX: Flag bearers Sindhu, Kamal lead India in floating parade

PIX: Flag bearers Sindhu, Kamal lead India in floating parade

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

For the first time in Olympic history, the Opening Ceremony is being held on the banks of the river Seine. More than 6,500 athletes in around 90 boats will sail past the iconic monuments of Paris.

PMO website launched in 6 regional languages

PMO website launched in 6 regional languages

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The websites, launched by External Affair Minister Sushma Swaraj, include Tamil, Telugu, Gujrati, Marathi, Malayalam and Bengali versions.

PMO declines information on meetings with Walmart lobbyists

PMO declines information on meetings with Walmart lobbyists

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

PMO was asked to give details of lobbyists, advisers and representatives of Walmart.

Move to change PMO Twitter handle irks BJP

Move to change PMO Twitter handle irks BJP

Rediff.com20 May 2014

A row erupted on Tuesday over the Prime Minister's Office moving to a new Twitter handle with all its contents just days before Narendra Modi takes charge, inviting an angry reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party which termed the move "illegal and disgraceful".

Man thinks he saw alien object outside his window, writes to PMO

Man thinks he saw alien object outside his window, writes to PMO

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The man, resident of Kothrud area, sent an email to the PMO saying he had seen an "alien object" outside his house.

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Because of his proximity to Indira Gandhi, he was able to intervene directly at the level of the PMO, which he did in the days leading up to the partition of Pakistan in 1971 when he transferred crucial information about Pakistan's moves via information handed to him by an East Pakistani diplomat in Poland where he was posted.

PMO steps into NuPower-Videocon-ICICI Bank controversy

PMO steps into NuPower-Videocon-ICICI Bank controversy

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Prime Minister's Office wants CBI and tax dept to identify the actual beneficiaries of the transactions made in India and abroad.

J-K BJP MLA Devender Rana passes away at 59

J-K BJP MLA Devender Rana passes away at 59

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Nagrota MLA Devender Singh Rana, brother of Union minister Jitendra Singh, died on Thursday at a private hospital in Haryana's Faridabad. He was 59.

Six fake twitter accounts of PMO blocked

Six fake twitter accounts of PMO blocked

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Six Twitter accounts, having resemblance to the prime minister's official account 'PMOIndia', have been closed down after objectionable content was detected on these.

'Take PMO instructions seriously'

'Take PMO instructions seriously'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

"Take prime minister's instructions seriously." That is what the Cabinet Secretary told secretaries in a recent letter. The prime minister's office has conveyed to the cabinet secretariat that the officers have not been following instructions properly.

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

Vibrant Gujarat man is India Inc's PMO pointsman

Vibrant Gujarat man is India Inc's PMO pointsman

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Arvind Kumar Sharma, a 1988-batch IAS officer and one of the many joint secretaries in PMO, definitely wields some power.

Marathi, Bengali among 5 languages to get classical tag

Marathi, Bengali among 5 languages to get classical tag

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved conferring the status of classical language on Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages.

PMO asks India Inc for list of hurdles

PMO asks India Inc for list of hurdles

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Modi has often been accused of promoting crony capitalism in Gujarat for his proximity to certain businesses.

Look Who Triptii, Kartik Walked The Ramp With

Look Who Triptii, Kartik Walked The Ramp With

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Manish Malhotra's show, held at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, was a grand celebration of India's indomitable courage and its rich heritage and culture.

IAF plane to bring back bodies of Nepal bus tragedy victims

IAF plane to bring back bodies of Nepal bus tragedy victims

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

An Indian Air Force plane will bring the bodies of the Maharashtra pilgrims killed in a bus accident in Nepal to Nashik on Saturday, officials have said.

'Delhi Wants To Send A Message To Mumbai That...'

'Delhi Wants To Send A Message To Mumbai That...'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

...'hum decide karenge kaun banega mukhyamantri. This decision is not to be taken in Mumbai.'

TMC MPs protest outside PMO, rounded up

TMC MPs protest outside PMO, rounded up

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The MPs went right up to the entrance of South Block, but were stopped at the first check point.

PMO in overdrive as Modi's ministers hit pause button

PMO in overdrive as Modi's ministers hit pause button

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Ministers in the Narendra Modi government have been busy making presentations on their 100 days of work. But what these presentations do not mention is that decisions by ministers have been few, with plenty of papers and files moving to the Prime Minister's Office, which is increasingly emerging as a centralised clearance point, even for routine and ordinary issues. Though policy paralysis was a term used freely for the United Progressive Alliance regime, questions are now being raised about pending decisions across ministries and whether at least some ministers have turned redundant.

Modi picks man from Manmohan's PMO as private secretary

Modi picks man from Manmohan's PMO as private secretary

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

In a curious turn of events on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked Rajeev Topno, a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Gujarat cadre and a part of the Prime Minister's Office under former PM Manmohan Singh, as private secretary.

First C-295 aircraft to roll out of Gujarat facility in Sep 2026

First C-295 aircraft to roll out of Gujarat facility in Sep 2026

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The ministry of defence in September 2021 signed a Rs 21,935-crore contract with Airbus Defense and Space SA, Spain for supply of 56 aircraft.

PMO asks Air India to submit revival plan, financial report

PMO asks Air India to submit revival plan, financial report

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

PMO asks Air India to submit revival plan, financial report.

Protocol breach: PMO conveys displeasure to Prez

Protocol breach: PMO conveys displeasure to Prez

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The incident took place on October three when President's Secretary Christy Fernandez tapped the Prime Minister on his shoulder and asked him to change his seat from the one earmarked under protocol for Dr Singh next to the President. Fernandez accommodated the President's husband Devi Singh Patil who sat actually on the seat earmarked for Pratibha Patil, which led to the seating arrangement going haywire.

IAF joins rescue op in Uttarakhand to evacuate pilgrims

IAF joins rescue op in Uttarakhand to evacuate pilgrims

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The Indian Air Force's Chinook and MI17 helicopters on Friday joined the rescue operations in Uttarakhand to evacuate over 500 pilgrims stranded on the rain-ravaged trek route to Kedarnath, with 10 of them being airlifted in the first round.

PMO gets over 61,000 public grievances per month

PMO gets over 61,000 public grievances per month

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Over 61,000 public grievances related to a range of issues are received by the Prime Minister's Office every month, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.

PMO tightens grip on railways

PMO tightens grip on railways

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

On Monday, Railway Board, the apex body in the ministry, issued a circular that the Prime Minister's Office would handle all projects worth Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) and above.

PMO refuses to furnish Netaji data

PMO refuses to furnish Netaji data

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The Prime Minister's Office has refused to furnish data on documents and records it held on the mysterious disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, saying the disclosure would harm India's relations with foreign countries.

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged CEOs of US majors to take advantage of India's growth story as the country is making all efforts to become the third largest economy of the world in his third term. India is currently the fifth largest economy of the world after the US, China, Germany and Japan with a GDP of around $3.9 trillion. India has been the fastest growing large economies of the world with GDP growth rate of over 7 per cent for the last three consecutive years.

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kharge's remarks came after Modi on Friday said the Congress stands "badly exposed" in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.