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Modi will be PM for 3rd time in 2024, says NDA resolution

Modi will be PM for 3rd time in 2024, says NDA resolution

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

All 39 constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and resolved to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections unitedly under his leadership.

Lokpal gets over Rs 100 crore budget

Lokpal gets over Rs 100 crore budget

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

A total of Rs 101.29 crore has been allocated to Lokpal for 2019-20, according to the budget presented on Friday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and multiple world champion cueist Pankaj Advani were presented with the country's third-highest civilian award -- the Padma Bhushan

SC reserves verdict on Nirbhaya convict's plea, to be delivered on Wed

SC reserves verdict on Nirbhaya convict's plea, to be delivered on Wed

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved verdict on a plea of one of the four death row convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, challenging the rejection of his mercy petition by the President.

PM's big attack on Cong over OBC quota in women's bill

PM's big attack on Cong over OBC quota in women's bill

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Congress of seeking to divide women in the name of caste and by spreading lies, as he launched a fierce counter-attack on the party over its demand of OBC sub-quota in women's reservation in legislatures.

How Modi Restored Dignity Of Padma Awards

How Modi Restored Dignity Of Padma Awards

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

No longer, Virendra Kapoor points out, are these awards given on the recommendation of ministers, or the Delhi-based liaison men who had ruled the roast till 2014.

Meet India's Presidents

Meet India's Presidents

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

From Dr Rajendra Prasad, India's first President, to Ram Nath Kovind, please scroll to find out more about India's First Citizens.

Teammates' guard of honour marks Ishant's 100th Test

Teammates' guard of honour marks Ishant's 100th Test

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The 32-year-old pacer is only the second Indian fast bowler, after former captain Kapil Dev, to play 100 Test matches.

Stadium named after Modi, sports complex bears Patel's name: Govt

Stadium named after Modi, sports complex bears Patel's name: Govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Amid a controversy over the cricket stadium in Ahmedabad being renamed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government on Wednesday said the name change involves only the Motera stadium and the entire sports complex continues to be named after Sardar Patel.

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India's 15th President

Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India's 15th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered the oath of office of the President to her in the Central Hall of Parliament.

EC issues certificate of election to Droupadi Murmu

EC issues certificate of election to Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Election Commission on Friday issue a 'certificate of election' to NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu who has emerged victorious in the presidential poll.

President Kovind to embark on 3-day visit to Bangladesh

President Kovind to embark on 3-day visit to Bangladesh

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind will arrive in Dhaka on Wednesday on a maiden three-day State visit during which he will hold talks with his counterpart and attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's 1971 independence from Pakistan.

President's vote share lowest since 1974

President's vote share lowest since 1974

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Ram Nath Kovind's vote share in the 2017 Presidential election is the lowest since the Presidential poll when Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was elected.

PHOTOS: Beating Retreat marks end of R-Day celebrations

PHOTOS: Beating Retreat marks end of R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions reverberated at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday as the Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.

Never thought I'd sit in new Parliament, did now at age 91:: Ex-PM

Never thought I'd sit in new Parliament, did now at age 91:: Ex-PM

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The 91-year-old expressed his joy, saying he never thought that he would sit in a new Parliament building in his lifetime.

Privilege to work with you as your PM: Modi to Kovind

Privilege to work with you as your PM: Modi to Kovind

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Modi noted that his interaction with Kovind, a long time BJP member before being appointed first as Bihar governor and then President, goes beyond his presidency.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind will address the joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament at the Central Hall on Thursday.

Will continue to work hard to make India proud: Shikhar Dhawan

Will continue to work hard to make India proud: Shikhar Dhawan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

India opening batter Shikhar Dhawan, who was conferred with Arjuna Award on Saturday, has said he will continue to work hard to make the country proud.

PHOTOS: Prez, PM pay homage to Gandhi, Shastri

PHOTOS: Prez, PM pay homage to Gandhi, Shastri

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Today is also PM Lal Bahadur Shastri's birth anniversary.

President, ministers lead the way on Yoga Day

President, ministers lead the way on Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Take a look at our leaders taking to the yoga mats on this special day.

3 women, among 9 new judges, to be sworn-in on Aug 31

3 women, among 9 new judges, to be sworn-in on Aug 31

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind has signed the warrants of their appointment including that of Justice B V Nagarathna, who is in line to become the first woman CJI in September 2027.

Shah, Adhir, Azad on 8-member simultaneous poll panel led by ex-Prez Kovind

Shah, Adhir, Azad on 8-member simultaneous poll panel led by ex-Prez Kovind

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will attend the meetings of the committee as a special invitee, while legal affairs secretary Niten Chandra will be secretary to the panel.

Lone survivor in Gen Rawat's copter crash on life support

Lone survivor in Gen Rawat's copter crash on life support

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that IAF Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor in the military chopper crash in Tamil Nadu, is on life support in the Military Hospital at Wellington, Tamil Nadu.

Opposition leaders sound out Gopalkrishna Gandhi for Prez poll

Opposition leaders sound out Gopalkrishna Gandhi for Prez poll

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

With the Opposition seeking to put up a united fight in the presidential poll, some leaders have reached out to former West Bengal governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi as a possible choice, sources said on Tuesday.

Prez outlines vax success, health infra boost in Parl address

Prez outlines vax success, health infra boost in Parl address

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

In his address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session, Kovind said the Rs 64,000 crore PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission will prepare the country for a health crisis in the future.

People misunderstand my views on dynastic politics: Modi

People misunderstand my views on dynastic politics: Modi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

"I am not talking about any political party or individual. I see that the people who fit my definition of pariwarvad are angry with me. These dynasts are uniting against me across the country. They are angry why the youth in the country are taking Modi seriously," he said.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

3 cops suspended after UP woman dies in traffic hold-up for Prez

3 cops suspended after UP woman dies in traffic hold-up for Prez

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Commissioner Asim Arun said the President was anguished at the untimely death of Vandana Mishra, the women's wing president of the Kanpur chapter of the Indian Industries Association.

PIX: When the President of India travelled by train...

PIX: When the President of India travelled by train...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Here's looking at other Presidents who have travelled by train.

Beating Retreat features new rendition marking 1971 victory

Beating Retreat features new rendition marking 1971 victory

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Republic Day celebrations culminated on Friday with the Beating Retreat ceremony that featured 26 soulful band performances, including special composition 'Swarnim Vijay' to commemorate 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan.

From President Kovind to Kejriwal.... Netas celebrate Yoga Day at home

From President Kovind to Kejriwal.... Netas celebrate Yoga Day at home

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

On Sunday, under the shadow of Covid-19, several leaders and politicians, including President Ram Nath Kovind, chief ministers of various states, and several Union ministers, among others, performed yoga at their residence, along with their families. For the first time since June 21, 2015, Yoga Day is being celebrated digitally. This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family'. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of Yoga Day and said that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world is feeling the need for yoga more than ever.

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Deepa Malik became the first Indian woman para-athlete and the oldest to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as President tomorrow

Droupadi Murmu to take oath as President tomorrow

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

President-elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday followed by a 21 gun salute.

Prez, PM pay last respects to Ram Vilas Paswan

Prez, PM pay last respects to Ram Vilas Paswan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Paswan, one of the most prominent Dalit leaders of the country who had been a part of several governments headed by rival parties, died on Thursday at the age of 74.

Prez rule revoked in Maharashtra at 5.47 am

Prez rule revoked in Maharashtra at 5.47 am

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

According to a home ministry notification, President Ram Nath Kovind issued the proclamation for revocation of the central rule this morning.

JNU gets its first woman Vice Chancellor in Santishree Pandit

JNU gets its first woman Vice Chancellor in Santishree Pandit

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The 59-year-old Pandit is also an alumna of JNU where she pursued her MPhil as well as PhD in International Relations.

Tendulkar, PM Modi hail PV Sindhu

Tendulkar, PM Modi hail PV Sindhu

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

'Your attitude and spirit to win every game is something that inspires everyone'

'One nation, one solution', get rid of BJP: Kharge

'One nation, one solution', get rid of BJP: Kharge

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Kharge termed the high-level committee constituted by the Centre to examine the feasibility of 'One Nation, One Election' a 'gimmick' and alleged the Modi government wants to slowly replace democracy in India with dictatorship.

Kalam ideal representation of Indo-Islamic culture, lauds Kovind

Kalam ideal representation of Indo-Islamic culture, lauds Kovind

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Addressing the fourth APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Lecture at the Rashtrapati Bhavan auditorium in New Delhi, Kovind said that "every Indian is proud of that great son of the country."

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'