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No decision on withdrawing Indian troops

No decision on withdrawing Indian troops

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The decision may be taken when the tenure of the UN peacekeeping force ends.

HC directs Vinod Khanna to vacate bungalow

HC directs Vinod Khanna to vacate bungalow

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

He has been given time till March 15.

Volcker named Congress and not INC: Govt

Volcker named Congress and not INC: Govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Justice Pathak would weigh the evidence and Parliament would then debate it.

PHOTOS: Leaders who flew high in fighter jets

PHOTOS: Leaders who flew high in fighter jets

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Here is a list of leaders who have flown IAF aircraft in the past:

India's actions on nuclear deal contingent on US

India's actions on nuclear deal contingent on US

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

India's actions on nuclear deal contingent on US actions

India will seal Rafale jet deal within 2 to 3 months: France

India will seal Rafale jet deal within 2 to 3 months: France

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The deal was announced in April under which French manufacturer Dassault Aviation will sell 35 of these jets to India in a deal estimated at over $5.5 billion.

60% Indians to live in cities by 2050: Government

60% Indians to live in cities by 2050: Government

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

As per the 2011 census, 31 per cent population in the country lives in urban areas.

120 war memorials present across the nation

120 war memorials present across the nation

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

There are around 120 regional war memorials built by various formations of the Army across the country and the government was considering a proposal to construct a national war memorial in the country's capital.

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Narendra Modi is expected to have a 45-member council of ministers who will take oath along with him on Monday evening. The council of ministers is expected to have 23 Cabinet ministers, 10 ministers of state with independent charge and 11 ministers of state, according to sources.

9 Mercs, 21 BMWs... Luxury car sales soar in Patna

9 Mercs, 21 BMWs... Luxury car sales soar in Patna

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

While the rich are buying expensive luxury vehicles in Patna, the poor continue to suffer. The pandemic, discovers M I Khan, has cast new light on the stark economic divide in the capital city of Bihar, India's poorest state.

Staff grapple with transition problems in NITI Aayog

Staff grapple with transition problems in NITI Aayog

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

On Friday, the nameplate of the erstwhile commission on the railings of the Yojana Bhawan was pulled down and replaced with NITI Aayog.

Sports Shorts: Paralympic Committee of India derecognised by Sports Ministry

Sports Shorts: Paralympic Committee of India derecognised by Sports Ministry

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Modi reconstitutes Niti Aayog; Shah ex-officio member

Modi reconstitutes Niti Aayog; Shah ex-officio member

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajiv Kumar will continue as vice-chairman of the body, along with other full-time members V K Saraswat, Ramesh Chand and V K Paul.

Army chief briefs PM on security situation

Army chief briefs PM on security situation

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday briefed by Army Chief General Bikram Singh on the prevailing security situation and operational readiness of troops in a meeting which lasted for close to three hours.

PlanComm website archived, NITI Aayog to launch its own soon

PlanComm website archived, NITI Aayog to launch its own soon

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The Aayog has been mandated to serve as a policy think-tank for the central as well as state governments

What Congress fears the most from Amarinder's exit

What Congress fears the most from Amarinder's exit

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Congress leaders are now in a "wait and watch" mode over the possible ripple effect of Punjab developments in faction-ridden Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the only two states other than Punjab where the party is in power on its own.

Shah Rukh's special message for Indian Paralympic Contingent

Shah Rukh's special message for Indian Paralympic Contingent

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Shah Rukh Khan said all individuals are 'incomplete' in their own way despite any amount of 'power and stardom' as he wished the Indian Paralympic Contingent for the Asian Para Games 2018 at their send-off ceremony.

Exclusive: 'I refuse to play victim or martyr'

Exclusive: 'I refuse to play victim or martyr'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

'Politics is full of struggle, especially for those from my background,' says Union Minister Kumari Selja in her first interview after Sunday's attack on her. 'It has always been a struggle and will continue to be so.'

Prioritise needs, spend efficiently: Inderjit Singh to armed forces

Prioritise needs, spend efficiently: Inderjit Singh to armed forces

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Minister of state for defence, Rao Inderjit Singh, on Thursday asked the armed forces to "prioritise" their requirements in the view of the limited budget and also spend the allocated money efficiently.

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday directed the armed forces to carry out joint exercises with friendly foreign countries specially, in southeast Asia, in tune with India's 'Act East Policy'.

Singapore police shoot dead man near Asia security summit venue

Singapore police shoot dead man near Asia security summit venue

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Police shot dead a man near the venue as he tried to flee a checkpoint in a car which was later found to contain drugs.

How Modi intends to reshape Planning Commission

How Modi intends to reshape Planning Commission

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Making a brief intervention during Question Hour in Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said government was planning to involve knowledgeable people and those who can provide new ideas to redefine and restructure the Planning Commission.

Suresh Prabhu likely to be deputy chief of Planning Commission

Suresh Prabhu likely to be deputy chief of Planning Commission

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The quiet corridors of the Planning Commission were again agog with activity following talk that the central government would soon announce the former's much-awaited reconstitution.

Full time defence minister in few weeks, says Jaitley

Full time defence minister in few weeks, says Jaitley

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The defence modernisation had "slowed down" in the last few years and providing the required equipment to the armed forces in a speedy manner would be the top priority of the Modi government, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday.

'One Rank One Pension' rollout just weeks away

'One Rank One Pension' rollout just weeks away

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Military veterans are finally set to get their dues following Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's assertion that the 'One Rank One Pension' scheme is just weeks away from being implemented.

India remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 147th birth anniversary

India remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 147th birth anniversary

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived along with his deputy Manish Sisodia, paid tributes to the Mahatma on his birth anniversary.

Dissident Cong MP targets Vadra, Hooda; challenges leadership

Dissident Cong MP targets Vadra, Hooda; challenges leadership

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Claiming the Congress leadership had ignored issues raised by him, Lok Sabha MP from Gurgoan Rao Inderjit Singh has trained his guns on Robert Vadra and Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Anita Katyal reports.

Haryana Cong leader Birender Singh set to join BJP?

Haryana Cong leader Birender Singh set to join BJP?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

After a series of desertions in the election year, the ruling Congress in Haryana may face another jolt as its senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP Birender Singh, who has openly revolted against the chief minister, appears set to dump the party and join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

IB clearance must for appointing private person as OSD

IB clearance must for appointing private person as OSD

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The central government has made Intelligence Bureau's clearance mandatory for appointment of a private person as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to a minister.

New recipe to check food inflation

New recipe to check food inflation

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said whenever BJP came to power, prices of essential commodities saw a fall.

Jaitley hints at raising defence FDI cap

Jaitley hints at raising defence FDI cap

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Arun Jaitley has clarified his custodianship of 3 ministries - finance, corporate affairs and defence.

PM to seek budget inputs from experts at NITI meeting

PM to seek budget inputs from experts at NITI meeting

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Experts will give their inputs for Budget.

In Haryana, BJP pulls out its big guns for Mission 60 campaign

In Haryana, BJP pulls out its big guns for Mission 60 campaign

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which is eyeing a majority government in Haryana, has launched a high-pitched poll campaign by pressing its top leadership into campaigning to realise its target of 'Mission 60 plus' seats in the state.

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Rediff.com13 May 2019

BJP candidate was attacked in West Bengal, EVM glitches were reported in New Delhi.

Congress staring at poll rout in Haryana

Congress staring at poll rout in Haryana

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Factionalism has been made bitter by the level of personal attacks that warring senior leaders indulge in. Kavita Chowdhury reports.

295 infra projects delayed; cost overrun at over Rs 1 lakh cr

295 infra projects delayed; cost overrun at over Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

As many as 295 infrastructure sector projects worth Rs 150 crore or more are delayed with total cost overrun of Rs 1,01,436 crore (Rs 1.01 trillion), Parliament was informed on Thursday.

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again led the BJP's campaign holding several rallies and stepping up his attack on Opposition parties, particularly the Congress.

PM inaugurates expressway project, slams Cong for 'delaying it'

PM inaugurates expressway project, slams Cong for 'delaying it'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The expressway will decongest the road traffic from Delhi, especially reducing the number of trucks entering the national capital, helping reduce the pollution.

Most 'hitches' in Rafale deal resolved, says MoD

Most 'hitches' in Rafale deal resolved, says MoD

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The final deal may be clinched by May-end.

Modi may chair maiden meet of NITI Aayog in Feb

Modi may chair maiden meet of NITI Aayog in Feb

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Economist Arvind Panagariya is the vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, while economist Bibek Debroy and scientist V K Saraswat are the two full-time members of the Aayog.