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Modi accepts on the spot Kishida's invite to visit Japan

Modi accepts on the spot Kishida's invite to visit Japan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The India-Japan global partnership is based on shared democratic values and respect for the rule of law and promotes peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after holding wide-ranging talks with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.

PM announces free education, sops for children orphaned by Covid

PM announces free education, sops for children orphaned by Covid

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a number of welfare measures for children who lost their parents to COVID-19, including ensuring a corpus of Rs 10 lakh when they turn 18 and providing for their education.

Omicron: PM asks officials to review easing international travel curbs

Omicron: PM asks officials to review easing international travel curbs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday briefed about the new 'Omicron' variant of the coronavirus, and he asked officials to review the plans to ease international travel restrictions in light of the 'emerging new evidence.'

PM to launch COVID vaccination drive on Jan 16 at 10.30 am

PM to launch COVID vaccination drive on Jan 16 at 10.30 am

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Modi is also likely to launch the Co-WIN (COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network) App, a digital platform created for real-time monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine delivery and distribution.

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'In a tragic road accident, involving an Army truck on December 23 at Zema in North Sikkim, 16 bravehearts of the Indian Army have lost their lives,' the Army said in the statement.

Govt to give pension to families who lost earning members to Covid

Govt to give pension to families who lost earning members to Covid

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The government on Saturday announced a string of measures, including a pension for dependents of those having lost their lives due to COVID-19, among other benefits for the families who lost their earning members to the pandemic.

'Absolute hypocrisy': Activists on PM's pledge to protect free speech at G7

'Absolute hypocrisy': Activists on PM's pledge to protect free speech at G7

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'On the international platform, the prime minister is talking about freedom of speech and he should be ashamed of it'

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'Modi had not discussed demonetization with me prior to his announcement on 8 November 2016. 'I learnt of it along with the rest of the country. 'I was not surprised when he did not discuss the issue with me prior to making the public announcement. 'It fitted in with his style of making dramatic announcements.' A fascinating excerpt from Pranab Mukherjee's The Presidential Years: 2012-2017.

PM-CARES not a govt fund; audit reports on website: Centre tells HC

PM-CARES not a govt fund; audit reports on website: Centre tells HC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The PM CARES Fund is not a Government of India fund and the amount collected by it does not go to the Consolidated Fund of India, the Delhi High Court has been informed.

Is Doval the reason there's no CDS?

Is Doval the reason there's no CDS?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Gen Bipin Rawat's appointment, first as army chief superseding two other army commanders, and then as CDS, was the consequence of his close personal rapport with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Now, with General Rawat gone and nobody named to replace him as CDS, it is evident that no other top military officer enjoys that relationship with Doval, observes Ajai Shukla.

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The BJP at 43 is a work in progress, with total ideological continuity and much substantive change in political method and style, observes Shekhar Gupta.

SARC & Associates appointed as auditors of PM CARES Fund

SARC & Associates appointed as auditors of PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The firm, headed by Sunil Kumar Gupta, was appointed auditors of the PM's National Relief Fund in 2019, reports Archis Mohan

Modi speaks to Biden, Harris; discusses Covid, bilateral ties

Modi speaks to Biden, Harris; discusses Covid, bilateral ties

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The two leaders agreed to work closely to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, built on shared values and common interests, it added.

PHOTO: Pullela Gopichand meets PM Modi

PHOTO: Pullela Gopichand meets PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand

PMO responsible for Kalmadi's appointment: BJP

PMO responsible for Kalmadi's appointment: BJP

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday sharpened its attack against Sports Minister Ajay Maken for allegedly misleading the Lok Sabha on appointment of Suresh Kalmadi as Commonwealth Games organising Committee head, saying the Comptroller and Auditor General report makes it clear that prime minister's office responsible for it.

Modi to review ministries' work in quest for turnaround

Modi to review ministries' work in quest for turnaround

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Starting today, Modi and top officials in the Prime Minister's Office will be briefed by various central ministries and departments on their plans as well as agenda for the next five years. They will also apprise the PMO of the work they have done so far in realising the agenda of government's second term in office.

PMO reviews affirmative steps by industry

PMO reviews affirmative steps by industry

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

The government on Tuesday asked the apex industry chambers to prepare their report card on affirmative action for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes and weaker sections before August 15, so that it can be included in Prime Minister's Independence Day speech.

Credibility, stature of PMO restored by BJP: Jaitley

Credibility, stature of PMO restored by BJP: Jaitley

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Jaitley asserted that the party has become the central pole of Indian politics.

15 killed as UP-bound bus rams into trailer-truck in MP

15 killed as UP-bound bus rams into trailer-truck in MP

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Fifteen persons were killed and more than 35 others injured, some of them seriously, after an Uttar Pradesh-bound bus collided with a stationary truck in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Saturday.

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The turning point in his career was undoubtedly Nepal where he was sent as ambassador and acted with a cool head.

Central Vista: Rs 2,600 cr for non-residential office buildings construction

Central Vista: Rs 2,600 cr for non-residential office buildings construction

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

A sum of Rs 2,600.99 has been been allocated for the construction of non-residential office buildings, including the Parliament and Supreme Court of India. For residential purposes, the ministry has been given Rs 873.02 crore.

'Ever since he moved to Delhi, he has changed'

'Ever since he moved to Delhi, he has changed'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The implication of being adamant is to be arrogant. So yes, he is arrogant.'

PM to visit 3 COVID-19 vaccine development sites on Saturday

PM to visit 3 COVID-19 vaccine development sites on Saturday

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Modi on Saturday will embark on a three-city tour to take stock of the COVID-19 vaccine development work.

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The over a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday.

60 killed as overcrowded cable bridge collapses in Gujarat

60 killed as overcrowded cable bridge collapses in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

There was a rush of people on the bridge, which was reopened for the public just four days ago following the renovation work, when it snapped around 6.30 pm, officials said.

Many challenges await new FinMin secretary

Many challenges await new FinMin secretary

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The finance minister is ready to present a second financial package. The Centre has ruled out a mega stimulus and will rely on targeted, incremental packages. Industry is clamouring for a bailout, the liquidity upheaval in capital markets is nowhere close to being sorted out, and all budgetary forecasts now stand irrelevant, reports Arup Roychoudhury.

PM holds meet with teams involved in developing COVID vaccine

PM holds meet with teams involved in developing COVID vaccine

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The teams were from Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd Pune, Biological E Ltd Hyderabad and Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd Hyderabad.

PMO refuses extension to Raha

PMO refuses extension to Raha

Rediff.com25 May 2006

The Prime Minister's office is understood to have declined an extension to Subir Raha, the high profile chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

Expert panel for granting environment clearance to Central Vista

Expert panel for granting environment clearance to Central Vista

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

With the expert panel's recommendations, the project comes a step closer to getting the environment clearance (EC), to be given by the Union Environment Minister.

Revealed: How PM Planned Demonetisation

Revealed: How PM Planned Demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

November 8 marks 6 years after demonetisation. A K Bhattacharya reveals how the prime minister and the RBI worked together for months before Modi's 8 pm speech. A riveting excerpt from The Rise Of Goliath: Twelve Disruptions That Changed India.

PMO sets up panel to fast-track bullet trains

PMO sets up panel to fast-track bullet trains

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Bullet trains are run by state-owned agencies in France and Germany.

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'What matters is meeting the needs and expectations of the people who have voted to provide governance for the country.'

Penny stocks under PMO scanner

Penny stocks under PMO scanner

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

11 dead, 9 critical as mini-bus rolls down deep gorge in J-K's Poonch

11 dead, 9 critical as mini-bus rolls down deep gorge in J-K's Poonch

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Ten people died and 28 more were injured when an overcrowded mini-bus plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said in Jammu.

'We can defeat BJP in 2024'

'We can defeat BJP in 2024'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We may be weak now, but the importance of the Congress cannot be denied.'

Continuous efforts being made to ramp up vaccine supply: Modi

Continuous efforts being made to ramp up vaccine supply: Modi

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Describing state and district officials as 'field commanders' in the fight against COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said localised containment zones, aggressive testing and sharing correct and complete information with people are weapons to defeat the pandemic.

Tharoor-led panel questions MeitY officials over PM's Twitter a/c hacking

Tharoor-led panel questions MeitY officials over PM's Twitter a/c hacking

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Tharoor questioned about the alleged hacking of phones using spyware Pegasus, to which the officials responded that the matter is subjudice.

Rafale report false; PM monitors projects, doesn't interfere: RM

Rafale report false; PM monitors projects, doesn't interfere: RM

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

She asserted that it is the duty of the prime minister to monitor progress in any deal or project and if the PMO checks on these, it cannot be termed as interference.

PM's private secy Rajeev Topno moves to World Bank

PM's private secy Rajeev Topno moves to World Bank

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Besides him, Brajendra Navnit who served in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been appointed as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Geneva, Switzerland. Topno is a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Gujarat cadre.

No politician being tailed: PMO

No politician being tailed: PMO

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

'These reports are baseless, wholly fabricated, factually incorrect and mischievously speculative,' Sanjay Baru, media advisor to the PM, said.