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CIC tells PMO to hand over files on Netaji

CIC tells PMO to hand over files on Netaji

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Taking note of two files which had reference to the destruction of the file, as produced by the PMO during the hearing, Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah directed the Prime Minister's Office to provide its copies to Dhar within a week

Rescued worker tells Modi how they survived

Rescued worker tells Modi how they survived

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The 41 workers, who were rescued from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in a multi-agency rescue operation, kept their spirits up while trapped inside by taking morning walks and practising yoga, a rescued worker told Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

13 days on, wait continues for trapped tunnel workers

13 days on, wait continues for trapped tunnel workers

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Here is the timeline of the disaster and the rescue efforts that followed.

What Pranab Mukherjee thought about Rahul Gandhi

What Pranab Mukherjee thought about Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'If Rahul couldn't persuade his colleagues without resorting to theatrics, then maybe politics wasn't his calling

PMO defends Rajnath: Reports on home minister's son are lies

PMO defends Rajnath: Reports on home minister's son are lies

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday rubbished media reports about "alleged misconduct" of Home Minister Rajnath Singh's son Pankaj Singh, dubbing these as "plain lies, motivated and malicious attempt" to tarnish the image of the government.

Capex by central public sector enterprises at 42% of FY24 target

Capex by central public sector enterprises at 42% of FY24 target

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Capital expenditure (capex) by 54 large central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and five departmental arms with an annual capex target of Rs 100 crore and above has reached around 42.5 per cent of their annual target of about Rs 7.33 trillion in this financial year so far, a senior official from the Ministry of Finance told Business Standard. "The Centre is pushing the big public undertakings in the infrastructure and refinery sector to achieve 90 per cent of their target by the end of the third quarter," he said. The capex by this group of CPSEs stands at around Rs 3.1 trillion in the April-August period so far.

5 killed as speeding car hits multiple vehicles on Mumbai sea link

5 killed as speeding car hits multiple vehicles on Mumbai sea link

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The accident took place around 3 am between pole numbers 76 and 78 on the south-bound stretch of the sea link bridge, which connects Bandra in western suburbs to Worli in south Mumbai.

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the opposition of playing 'negative politics' and said now the entire country is rooting for corruption, dynasty and appeasement to 'quit India'.

The Great Tunnel Rescue: How The 16 Days Unfolded

The Great Tunnel Rescue: How The 16 Days Unfolded

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

After 16 days of intense efforts by multiple agencies, all 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi have safely been evacuated on Tuesday evening.

PMO calls meeting tomorrow on India-Sri Lanka fishermen issue

PMO calls meeting tomorrow on India-Sri Lanka fishermen issue

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The Prime Minister's Office has convened a meeting tomorrow to explore a long-term solution to the contentious fishermen issue between India and Sri Lanka.

Sitharaman must not let PMO run her ship

Sitharaman must not let PMO run her ship

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Nirmala Sitharaman has a God given opportunity to orchestrate a transformation in India's defence capabilities. One hopes she has her own counsel and does not overly let the PMO run her ship, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

FinMin too big to be adjunct of PMO: BJP

FinMin too big to be adjunct of PMO: BJP

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision to keep the finance portfolio for himself drew sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party which said it was too vast a ministry to be adjunct of the PMO.

Dialogue, diplomacy only way forward in Ukraine, Modi tells Putin

Dialogue, diplomacy only way forward in Ukraine, Modi tells Putin

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The phone conversation came days after it emerged that Modi will not be travelling to Russia for the annual India-Russia summit this year.

PMO to review cash transfer for gas subsidy

PMO to review cash transfer for gas subsidy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Govt expects to save Rs 10,000 crore through this move.

'18 metres more to go' to reach trapped tunnel workers

'18 metres more to go' to reach trapped tunnel workers

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The resumption of drilling with the auger machine is likely to speed up the rescue efforts.

Shinde orders probe into Samruddhi Expressway accident

Shinde orders probe into Samruddhi Expressway accident

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday ordered a probe into a road accident on the Samruddhi Expressway which claimed 12 lives.

Air India row: PMO seeks reports on delay of flights

Air India row: PMO seeks reports on delay of flights

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The Civil Aviation ministry has sought reports from Air India on the recent incidents involving Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju which allegedly led to delay of flights.

Stray dog kills infant sleeping next to mother at Jaipur hospital

Stray dog kills infant sleeping next to mother at Jaipur hospital

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Police said the CCTV footage showed that two dogs went inside the TB ward of the hospital late Monday night and one of them returned with the infant.

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Vaccine War leans towards stoking nationalistic fervour, but that shouldn't stop you from watching a film that is solemn about the Indian scientific community's achievement, notes Mayur Sanap.

Israel, Hamas reach deal on 4-day ceasefire, hostage release

Israel, Hamas reach deal on 4-day ceasefire, hostage release

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

According to the Qatar government, the agreement includes the release of 50 civilian women and children hostages currently held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of a number of Palestinian women and children detained in Israeli prisons, the number of those released will be increased in later stages of implementing the agreement.

Govt depts don't send timely response: MPs complain to PMO

Govt depts don't send timely response: MPs complain to PMO

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

The matter was taken up with higher authorities and Union minister Jitendra Singh wrote to ministers of all the departments concerned.

'100% guarantee all workers are alive'

'100% guarantee all workers are alive'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'We are hoping that in three-four days we will surely get a positive result.'

Coal gate: CBI to question two former PMO officials

Coal gate: CBI to question two former PMO officials

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation will question at least two former officials of the Prime Minister's Office who were involved in the processing of the file related to coal block allocation to Hindalco.

NTPC denies Tapovan hydel project link to Joshimath landslide

NTPC denies Tapovan hydel project link to Joshimath landslide

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

It is clarified that the tunnel constructed by NTPC is not passing under Joshimath town, the NTPC said.

KVIC, PMO say Gandhiji's photo on calendar NOT a must

KVIC, PMO say Gandhiji's photo on calendar NOT a must

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

They cited precedents where no picture of Mahatma Gandhi was used on such KVIC material.

Ex-TRAI chairman Nripendra Mishra to be principal secretary in PMO

Ex-TRAI chairman Nripendra Mishra to be principal secretary in PMO

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Mishra, a 1967 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has served in various administrative field positions.

Modi makes surprise visit to new parliament building

Modi makes surprise visit to new parliament building

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to the new parliament building in New Delhi on Thursday evening and inspected various works as well as interacted with construction workers, sources said.

Covid scare: PM reviews situation, warns against laxity, urges mask use

Covid scare: PM reviews situation, warns against laxity, urges mask use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned against complacency and directed officials to strengthen the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports.

Nirmalaji And Why I Quit The Government

Nirmalaji And Why I Quit The Government

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

She said I treated her like a bachchi. At another moment, she said I had gone to various people and 'bitched' about her. She also threatened to bring the entire matter to the PM's notice. A revealing excerpt from Subhash Chandra Garg's We Also Make Policy: An Insider's Account of How the Finance Ministry Functions.

Vasundhara Raje Fading Away Into Oblivion?

Vasundhara Raje Fading Away Into Oblivion?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Vasundhara Raje may have had her faults but she is an unconventional and brave leader who deserves better, observes Aditi Phadnis.

PMO says statement on LoC killing not changed at its behest

PMO says statement on LoC killing not changed at its behest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Prime Minister's Office on Thursday night rubbished as "mischievous" the reports that a statement on the killing of five Indian soldiers on the Line of Control was changed at its behest. "Such allegations being made are mischievous and have no basis," a PMO spokesman said.

Death toll in Kanpur tractor-trolley accident rises to 26

Death toll in Kanpur tractor-trolley accident rises to 26

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

The death toll in the Kanpur road accident in Uttar Pradesh, where a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims overturned, rose to 26 on Saturday.

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

India has recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

Covid 3rd wave peak likely in Oct: NIDM report tells PMO

Covid 3rd wave peak likely in Oct: NIDM report tells PMO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Emphasising the effect of the potential COVID third wave on children, the report said the Indian Academy of Paediatrics found that there is no biological evidence that the current and the new Delta Plus variant will affect children more than adults.

Ukraine crisis: Modi speaks to European leaders

Ukraine crisis: Modi speaks to European leaders

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The PM expressed his anguish over the deteriorating situation and the humanitarian crisis in the war-hit country, while reiterating India's appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue.

PMO directs ministries to counter Cong charges against HRD dept

PMO directs ministries to counter Cong charges against HRD dept

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The HRD ministry is preparing a point-by-point rebuttal on charges that include infringing on the autonomy of higher educational institutions and a cut in the education budget.

Modi opens Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Phase 1; Delhi-Jaipur travel time cut by 50%

Modi opens Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Phase 1; Delhi-Jaipur travel time cut by 50%

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot stretch is set to reduce the travel time between the national capital and Jaipur considerably.

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

Modi to unveil new Indian Navy ensign, put an end to colonial past

Modi to unveil new Indian Navy ensign, put an end to colonial past

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Prime Minister will commission INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi and during the event, he will also "unveil the new naval ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past," the PMO said in a statement.