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Ahead of Punjab poll Modi hosts prominent Sikhs, talks of work done for community

Ahead of Punjab poll Modi hosts prominent Sikhs, talks of work done for community

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a number of prominent Sikhs at his residence on Friday and highlighted the works done by his government for the community.

Modi's new ministers take charge a day after expansion

Modi's new ministers take charge a day after expansion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and other ministers took charge of their respective offices on Thursday, a day after taking oath at a ceremony held in the Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Mishra stopped from entering Kejriwal residence

Mishra stopped from entering Kejriwal residence

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

As Mishra had earlier said that he would attend the public meeting, police had barricaded the area around the CM's residence to prevent the sacked minister and his supporters.

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Sidhu visited the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib and offered prayers and stressed on 'opening of a new friendship chapter' and trade between the two countries, days after India early this week reopened the visa-free Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims.

Angry Bedi asks DDCA to remove his name from stands

Angry Bedi asks DDCA to remove his name from stands

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Lambasting the DDCA for deciding to install a statue of its late former president Arun Jaitley at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi, spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi has asked the body to remove his name from the spectators' stand, named after him in 2017.

Pak to invite Manmohan to Kartarpur opening ceremony

Pak to invite Manmohan to Kartarpur opening ceremony

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Pakistan is scheduled to open the Kartarpur corridor for Indian Sikh pilgrims on November 9.

Kartarpur corridor to be opened on Nov 9: Pak official

Kartarpur corridor to be opened on Nov 9: Pak official

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Project Director Atif Majid said so far 86 per cent of the work on the corridor has been completed.

Nitish made a call to Sonia before ending ties with BJP

Nitish made a call to Sonia before ending ties with BJP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

It was soon after that call that Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav spoke to each other.

Police make crowd control arrangements at Kejriwal's house

Police make crowd control arrangements at Kejriwal's house

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

As a large number of people are thronging Delhi Chief Minster Arvind Kejriwal's Kaushambi residence for his janta darbar, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Police forces have made special arrangements to manage the influx of visitors.

Samrat Prithviraj Review

Samrat Prithviraj Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Akshay Kumar plays the part with enthusiasm, like he was just waiting to get into the costume of a historical hero, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Message for Modi from Sharif's visit

Message for Modi from Sharif's visit

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The biggest success of Nawaz Sharif's visit to India is that it will lessen mistrust between the two countries, writes Amir Mateen from Islamabad.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

Cong, BJP slam Delhi CM Kejriwal's dharna, call it anarchic, drama

Cong, BJP slam Delhi CM Kejriwal's dharna, call it anarchic, drama

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal came under fierce criticism in Monday for leading a dharna with outside supporter Congress saying a government cannot be run from the streets and opposition BJP calling the protest "anarchic and a gimmick".

Pak team to visit India on March 14 to discuss Kartarpur agreement

Pak team to visit India on March 14 to discuss Kartarpur agreement

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The visit will be followed by the return visit of the Indian delegation to Islamabad on March 28.

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The legendary dancer did not just take Kathak to the world but also passed on his craft to generations of students

Can't retain govt accommodation: HC

Can't retain govt accommodation: HC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The Delhi high court has turned down the plea of a freedom fighter's widow to retain the government accommodation, originally alloted to her husband, for life time.

PIX: Sridevi, Sharmila Tagore receive Padma awards

PIX: Sridevi, Sharmila Tagore receive Padma awards

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The actors were awarded at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Darbar Hall on April 5.

Modi makes Council of Ministers more socially representative

Modi makes Council of Ministers more socially representative

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has boosted the representation of backward castes, dalits, tribals and women in his Council of Ministers in a big shake-up of his government with a focus on politically crucial states, including the all-important Uttar Pradesh.

Nepal Quake: Nepalese students in Delhi raise Rs 66,000 in two hours

Nepal Quake: Nepalese students in Delhi raise Rs 66,000 in two hours

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Hundreds of Nepalese students studying in New Delhi have turned into foot soldiers to raise funds for sending relief and succour to quake-hit Nepal.

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'When you sing, you have to be in the song. You have to feel it or else, don't do the song.' 'That's why I haven't delivered a bad song in my career.'

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

This is the first reshuffle in the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Modi since he assumed charge for a second term in May 2019.

Hope for re-engagement after polls in India: Pak

Hope for re-engagement after polls in India: Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'A narrative is needed that captures the reality in Pakistan objectively and more fully'

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

In the meeting, which was held in makeshift tents at the Zero point, both the sides discussed timing of completion of bridge, alignment of roads and other engineering aspects of the proposed crossing points.

Sharad Yadav all set to retain JD-U chief's post

Sharad Yadav all set to retain JD-U chief's post

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Sharad Yadav is all set to be retained as the national president of the Janata Dal-United for the third term, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar told mediapersons in Patna on Monday.

What Modi-Shah Should Worry About

What Modi-Shah Should Worry About

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The seat-share progression should worry the BJP. From the previous assembly polls of 2017, through the assembly segments in its favour in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and now in 2022, the BJP's seat-share has come down from a high 312 to 275 to 255. N Sathiya Moorthy reads the political tea leaves after the UP and Punjab election verdicts.

Kartarpur Corridor will open on Nov 9: Pak PM

Kartarpur Corridor will open on Nov 9: Pak PM

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district of Punjab.

She saw the terrorists 2 days before 26/11

She saw the terrorists 2 days before 26/11

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

26/11 survivor Anamika Gupta on her unforgettable encounters with the terrorists.

Pro-actively pursuing case of missing Indian clerics: Pakistan

Pro-actively pursuing case of missing Indian clerics: Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Two Indian clerics, including the head priest of New Delhi's Nizamuddin Dargah, have gone missing in Pakistan

India, Pak agree on visa-free travel by Kartarpur pilgrims

India, Pak agree on visa-free travel by Kartarpur pilgrims

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Pakistan will allow 5,000 Indian pilgrims to visit the gurdwara every day using the planned corridor, and the numbers could be more on special occasions.

Passport needed for Kartarpur visit? Pak Army says yes, FO says no

Passport needed for Kartarpur visit? Pak Army says yes, FO says no

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Reacting cautiously, MEA said an agreement has been signed between the two countries finalising the modalities for visits and India will stick to it.

Wait of centuries has ended: PM after Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'

Wait of centuries has ended: PM after Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Beginning his speech with 'Jai Siya Ram', the prime minister told the gathering that a grand temple will now be built for 'Ram Lalla', the infant Ram, who had been living in a temporary tent for years.

2 IAF pilots killed in crash in Assam

2 IAF pilots killed in crash in Assam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The aircraft crashed in the river island around noon, soon after taking off from the Jorhat air base

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

A Foreign Office official told PTI that the eight-member Indian delegation arrived in Lahore at 9.15 am (local time).

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The delegates from both sides will discusses issues, including connectivity at the Zero Point and the number of pilgrims to be allowed.

Tamil Nadu politics gets a personal touch

Tamil Nadu politics gets a personal touch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

As leaders go, while Modi's visits to the state will be watched with curiosity, Rahul will need to be dislodged from the popular consciousness -- Tamil Nadu is one state where he's present, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Justice Rajendra Babu sworn in as CJI

Justice Rajendra Babu sworn in as CJI

Rediff.com2 May 2004

Justice Babu is the 34th Chief Justice of independent India. He will hold the office only for 31 days as he is due to retire on June 1.

'Amarinder was toeing Modi's line'

'Amarinder was toeing Modi's line'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'Change was very much needed for the Congress to win the 2022 assembly elections.'

After 11 years, Pakistan releases 57 Indian fishing boats

After 11 years, Pakistan releases 57 Indian fishing boats

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

It is a historic moment as Pakistan has released boats after a gap of 11 years.

Concerned over separatist on Pak panel, India puts Kartarpur meet on hold

Concerned over separatist on Pak panel, India puts Kartarpur meet on hold

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Khalistani separatist Chawla, a close aide of terrorist Hafiz Saeed, is part of the committee, which was not acceptable to India.