News for 'Former President A P J Abdul Kalam'

Prez breaks tradition to spend Dussehra with troops

Prez breaks tradition to spend Dussehra with troops

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The President interacted with the troops and their families amid 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogans raised by the soldiers.

Neighbourhood First At Modi's Swearing-In

Neighbourhood First At Modi's Swearing-In

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Engagement with neighbours is a strategic imperative, and not an option, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

Rahul to appear before ED on June 13, Cong all set to put up show of strength

Rahul to appear before ED on June 13, Cong all set to put up show of strength

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The party plans to take out a march to the ED office on APJ Abdul Kalam Road in a show of support for Gandhi when he appears before the agency.

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'We were not protesting for a wage hike or provident fund. We were protesting for the safety of the larger population. There is no personal gain.'

S M Krishna appointed Maharashtra governor

S M Krishna appointed Maharashtra governor

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

Krishna will replace Mohammad Fazal.

Eminent aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha passes away

Eminent aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha passes away

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

According to his family friends, Narasimha was in the league of the Missile Man of India and former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.

Criminals now ministers: Fernandes

Criminals now ministers: Fernandes

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

There is a strong demand for the removal of these ministers, but the government has chosen to let Parliament remain paralysed over the issue, he said in a letter to H S Surjeet.

Pak national comes to TN by boat from Sri Lanka, held

Pak national comes to TN by boat from Sri Lanka, held

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Two others from Ervadi, who had allegedly promised to get him the drug, have also been arrested, they said.

Meet the chef who will give Trumps a taste of Gujarat

Meet the chef who will give Trumps a taste of Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Apart from khaman, the VVIPs from the US and their delegation will be offered broccoli and corn samosa, apple pie, kaju katli and a variety of teas to choose from, said chef Suresh Khanna of Ahmedabad's Fortune Landmark Hotel.

Rajasthan Governor M L Khurana quits

Rajasthan Governor M L Khurana quits

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

He said he decided to quit in view of the problems being faces by Delhiites.

Ronen Sen to be ambassador to US

Ronen Sen to be ambassador to US

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Kamlesh Sharma will be India's next high commissioner to the United Kingdom.

Justice Anand appointed NHRC chairman

Justice Anand appointed NHRC chairman

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

The appointment of the retired chief justice of India was cleared by the President on Tuesday.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The renaming of the stretch and other institutions is in line with the Centre's effort to remove any trace of colonial mindset, it has maintained.

PM congratulates Tendulkar on receiving Bharat Ratna

PM congratulates Tendulkar on receiving Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke to Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday and congratulated him on being awarded the Bharat Ratna -- the highest civilian award in the country.

'IIT-ians must give something back to India'

'IIT-ians must give something back to India'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

In an interview to rediff.com, former IIT-ian Satish Kini stresses on the importance of technology in modern India.

Others better than India is science: Bharat Ratna CNR Rao

Others better than India is science: Bharat Ratna CNR Rao

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Professor C N R Rao, who was conferred with the Bharat Ratna on Tuesday, said while India is doing reasonably well in the field of science, other countries are doing better.

Rejected by 2 presidents in past, Gujarat passes stringent anti-terror bill

Rejected by 2 presidents in past, Gujarat passes stringent anti-terror bill

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The controversial Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill was passed by the Gujarat assembly on Tuesday, which allows police to intercept and record telephonic conversations and submit them in court as evidence.

TN polls: Kamal Haasan in talks with 'like-minded' parties

TN polls: Kamal Haasan in talks with 'like-minded' parties

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Haasan said several parties have initiated discussions for a possible alliance with the MNM and he "shook hands" with the All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi.

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Ram Nath Kovind is the first Bharatiya Janata Party leader and second Dalit in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Hindu religion has solutions to all problems in the world: Amit Shah

Hindu religion has solutions to all problems in the world: Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Addressing audience at a book launch in Ahmedabad, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on Sunday said that "Hindu religion has solutions for all problems in the world".

India's 'Missile Man' continues to inspire through new web comic

India's 'Missile Man' continues to inspire through new web comic

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Late former President APJ Abdul Kalam's inspiring and motivational message and minimalistic lifestyle forms the basis for a new art based web comic.

ED quizzes K'taka Cong chief Shivakumar in 2nd money laundering case

ED quizzes K'taka Cong chief Shivakumar in 2nd money laundering case

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Congress leader had said he was not aware of the case for which he has been asked to appear before the agency.

The Dream Evangelist

The Dream Evangelist

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

'President Kalam pitched his dreams high. He will be best remembered for that feat.'

EVMs malfunction at several polling booths in Delhi

EVMs malfunction at several polling booths in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam was among a large number of voters in several constituencies in Delhi who on Wednesday faced problems while exercising their franchise because of the malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines.

10,000 Tulips, 135 types of roses... Welcome to the Mughal Gardens

10,000 Tulips, 135 types of roses... Welcome to the Mughal Gardens

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The iconic Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for the public from Tuesday after President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates it. The gardens will remain open to public from February 6 to March 9 between 9:30 am and 4.00 pm. However, it will be closed on Mondays for maintenance and on March 2, on account of Holi, said Press Secretary to the President Ashok Malik. President Kovind will inaugurate the annual gardening festival 'Udyanotsav' of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.

Modi is second most-liked world leader on Facebook

Modi is second most-liked world leader on Facebook

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Modi's Facebook post on May 15 with his mother at his official residence at Delhi's Race Course Road remains on top with 1.6 million likes, 1.2 lakh shares and 34,000 comments.

India did not give communalism to the world, says PM

India did not give communalism to the world, says PM

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

He also said that India is the only country which never attempted to divide the world into communities.

Kovind to stay in Shimla hotel as staffers at retreat test positive

Kovind to stay in Shimla hotel as staffers at retreat test positive

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind will stay at a private hotel in Shimla instead of the presidential retreat where he normally stays, during his visit beginning Thursday to Himachal Pradesh, where he will address a special session of the state assembly.

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.'

Why Amar Singh is back in the Samajwadi Party

Why Amar Singh is back in the Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Will Amar Singh be the go-between between the SP and Congress, asks Aditi Phadnis.

Rudy flies Sukhoi-30 MKI, performs aerial acrobatics

Rudy flies Sukhoi-30 MKI, performs aerial acrobatics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Thursday flew in Sukhoi-30 MKI, the frontline fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force at Aero India 2015 air show on Bengaluru.

Naming and renaming streets not on government's agenda: Naidu

Naming and renaming streets not on government's agenda: Naidu

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The government on Wednesday spurned the demands for renaming Akbar Road as Maharana Pratap Road, saying "naming and renaming of streets was not on the agenda".

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Ex-ISRO scientists find fault in Nambi Narayanan's 'Rocketry'

Ex-ISRO scientists find fault in Nambi Narayanan's 'Rocketry'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

They also said that they have asked the current chairman of ISRO S Somanath to take a decision on the false claims made in the movie.

Chidambaram slams Modi, calls him encounter minister

Chidambaram slams Modi, calls him encounter minister

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Launching a scathing attack on Narendra Modi for his oft repeated 'recounting minister' jibe, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday called the Gujarat CM an 'encounter minister'.

National Herald case: Cong's D K Shivakumar appears before ED again

National Herald case: Cong's D K Shivakumar appears before ED again

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi for a fresh round of questioning in the National Herald money laundering case.