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'Dhankhar's Resignation Laced With Intrigue'

'Dhankhar's Resignation Laced With Intrigue'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

'Something very drastic must have happened.'

Opposition questions Dhankhar's sudden resignation as VP

Opposition questions Dhankhar's sudden resignation as VP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The opposition has raised questions regarding Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as the vice president, with concerns about the reasons behind his decision and its timing.

Modi hugs Pope Francis at G7; invites him to India

Modi hugs Pope Francis at G7; invites him to India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

They met with a warm embrace at the Outreach session of the G7 Summit in Apulia, southern Italy where they joined other world leaders to deliberate on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean.

HISTORIC: Shuks heads to ISS, 1st Indian in space in 41 years

HISTORIC: Shuks heads to ISS, 1st Indian in space in 41 years

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The Lucknow-born Shukla, former NASA astronaut Mission Commander Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland, and Tibor Kapu of Hungary are part of the Axiom-4 mission that marks the return to space for the three nations.

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi highlighted the role of sports in fostering bilateral relations and cultural exchange between India and Poland.

When Modi Met Queen Elizabeth

When Modi Met Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The queen ascended to the throne when the future prime minister was four months old.

'Modiji Wanted To Speak To Me'

'Modiji Wanted To Speak To Me'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'You can say it was a moment that can be described as unimaginable or unbelievable.'

Modiji Blesses Anant-Radhika

Modiji Blesses Anant-Radhika

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi on Saturday blessed the newly wed couple Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant after their wedding that was attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians.

Dalai Lama rings in 90th birthday amid succession buzz

Dalai Lama rings in 90th birthday amid succession buzz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

A heavy rain Sunday morning did little to dispirit the thousands who gathered in the main courtyard of Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama temple, to observe the 90th birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama.

'China, Pakistan Will Try To Turn Bangladesh Against India'

'China, Pakistan Will Try To Turn Bangladesh Against India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Pakistan will also try to turn Bangladesh into a base for terrorist attacks on India.'

Lawyers, MBAs, postgraduates among Modi's new cabinet

Lawyers, MBAs, postgraduates among Modi's new cabinet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

As many as six who hold law degrees include cabinet ministers Nitin Gadkari, J P Nadda, Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal, Bhupender Yadav and Kiren Rijiju.

Day after results, Modi holds roadshow in Gujarat

Day after results, Modi holds roadshow in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

People lined up in large numbers on both sides of the road to greet Modi.

Modi places a doll in memory of children killed in Ukraine

Modi places a doll in memory of children killed in Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Soon after reaching the Ukrainian capital Kyiv from Poland, Modi was greeted by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the multimedia Martyrologist Exposition on children at the National Museum of History of Ukraine.

PM's mom greets supporters to chants of 'Har Har Modi'

PM's mom greets supporters to chants of 'Har Har Modi'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

With trends showcasing Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance's comfortable victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi on Thursday greeted media outside her residence in Gujarat.

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Salman Khan's Sikandar may not be the spectacle one hoped it would be. Many decades ago, Sohrab Modi made the historical extravaganza Sikandar that continues to inspire audiences today.

Putin invites Palestine Prez Abbas to BRICS summit; Modi to attend

Putin invites Palestine Prez Abbas to BRICS summit; Modi to attend

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Putin expressed concern over the situation in Gaza, and said Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been invited to BRICS events.

Who will become Delhi CM? Delhi BJP prez says...

Who will become Delhi CM? Delhi BJP prez says...

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The central leadership will decide on who it will be, BJP's Delhi president Virendra Sachdeva said.

Justice Gavai sworn in as CJI, to have 6-month tenure

Justice Gavai sworn in as CJI, to have 6-month tenure

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.

When You Look Like Narendra Modi...

When You Look Like Narendra Modi...

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Glimpses from the lives of Modi look-alikes...

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Clad in a yellow kurta with a saffron gamcha around his neck, atop an open saffron coloured vehicle, he was greeted by loud chants of "Modi! Modi! Modi Zindabad! 400 Paar Is Baar" all along the roadshow's route.

Modi-Yogi: Frost In The Air?

Modi-Yogi: Frost In The Air?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

For months, there has been talk that Narendra Damodardas Modi and Ajay Mohan Bisht, aka Yogi Adityanath, don't get along.

Population of Hindus, Adivasis on decline in J'Khand: Modi

Population of Hindus, Adivasis on decline in J'Khand: Modi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

He asserted that it was time to "throw such forces out" to protect "mati, beti, roti" (land, daughter, bread).

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

India revels in Holi, Friday prayers held peacefully

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendor across India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies. Public transport did not ply in the morning in most major cities while metro services started functioning from noon. As Holi coincided with the second Friday prayers during the holy Islamic month of Ramzan, security -- including increased patrolling and picketing -- was beefed up in several states. In Delhi, more than 25,000 security personnel were deployed. Police closely monitored about 300 sensitive areas with CCTV cameras and drones.

Nitish brought shame when he touched Modi's feet: Prashant Kishor

Nitish brought shame when he touched Modi's feet: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

"People ask me why I am now criticising Nitish Kumar, having worked with him in the past. He was a different man back then. His conscience had not been put up for sale," said Kishor, who had managed the JD-U president's election campaign in 2015 and formally joined the party two years later.

If Modi Wants His 3rd Term To Work...

If Modi Wants His 3rd Term To Work...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

To govern effectively, to legislate successfully, Modi must reach out to the Opposition. As long as he does not and he is showing no signs that he accepts the reality, the drift his fans are anguishing over will remain, cautions Aakar Patel.

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

'Modi Destroying Educational Institutions'

'Modi Destroying Educational Institutions'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'Logic, Research, Science Are Modi Government's Limitations.'

Modi Is Going Nowhere!

Modi Is Going Nowhere!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

He will be around for another crack at the elections, and a clear majority, predicts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Truth is slaughtered every time he speaks: Cong's dig at Modi

Truth is slaughtered every time he speaks: Cong's dig at Modi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The Congress PM Modi of taking inspiration from Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels

Modi arrives in Egypt on two-day state visit

Modi arrives in Egypt on two-day state visit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cairo on Saturday for a two-day state visit during which he will hold talks with the Egyptian leadership, including President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, as the two nations seek to enhance their strategic partnership.

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace

Rediff.com19 May 2025

When the country has been at war, the Opposition has buried its differences with the government, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Imran Khan welcomes Modi's greetings on Pakistan National Day

Imran Khan welcomes Modi's greetings on Pakistan National Day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Khan said time has come to begin a 'comprehensive dialogue' between the two countries.

Why Modi asked a child to stop waving at him

Why Modi asked a child to stop waving at him

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pleaded with a child at a tribal rally to stop waving at him so that his arm doesn't ache.

Rekha Gupta takes charge of Delhi after grand swearing-in

Rekha Gupta takes charge of Delhi after grand swearing-in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Debutant legislator Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi chief minister along with six ministers on Thursday in a grand show of strength full of colour and spectacle to mark the Bharatiya Janata Party's return to power in the city after more than 26 years.

15 AAP candidates had sought Sena symbol but...: Shinde

15 AAP candidates had sought Sena symbol but...: Shinde

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Sena chief said he had to honour "yuti dharma".

All recognised tribes should live together: Manipur CM

All recognised tribes should live together: Manipur CM

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has called for dialogue to resolve all misunderstandings in the state and stressed the importance of all recognised tribes living together. He made the appeal at the 53rd Statehood Day celebrations, urging everyone to focus on building a prosperous Manipur. Singh also highlighted the state government's efforts in combating drug abuse, noting that over Rs 70,000 to 80,000 crore worth of illegal drugs have been destroyed in the past few years.

World leaders congratulate Modi on third term

World leaders congratulate Modi on third term

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

From India's neighbourhood and extended neighbourhood, presidents of Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Iran, Seychelles and prime ministers of Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Mauritius have sent congratulatory greetings to Modi.

PM Modi writes to Imran, greets people on Pakistan Day

PM Modi writes to Imran, greets people on Pakistan Day

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

India desires cordial relations with Pakistan but an atmosphere of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is 'imperative' for it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a letter to his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan.

Coldplay Arrives In Mumbai

Coldplay Arrives In Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Just two days until the Coldplay concert in Mumbai, and they have arrived in the city!

After hugging Modi, now Rahul greets Uddhav on his b'day

After hugging Modi, now Rahul greets Uddhav on his b'day

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Despite being an ally of the BJP, Uddhav has been a vocal critic of Modi.