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Narayana Murthy bats for a second term for Rajan

Narayana Murthy bats for a second term for Rajan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

"I would hope that the government would very respectfully request him to continue for one term or my preference would be two terms," Narayana Murthy said.

PM Modi congratulates Sania Mirza on WTA Finals victory

PM Modi congratulates Sania Mirza on WTA Finals victory

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza on winning the season-ending WTA Finals women's doubles title, calling it a 'proud accomplishment'.

Obama 'excited' to be first US prez at R-Day celebrations: Kerry

Obama 'excited' to be first US prez at R-Day celebrations: Kerry

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Barack Obama is "very excited" that he will be the first United States President to be honoured as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday.

Jaitley promises 'civilised' tax regime to attract investment

Jaitley promises 'civilised' tax regime to attract investment

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Jaitley was replying to a debate in the Lok Sabha on Supplementary Demands for Grants for an additional expenditure of over Rs 12,500 crore (Rs 125 billion).

Modi slams cow vigilantes, again: 'Fake gau rakshaks want to fuel tension'

Modi slams cow vigilantes, again: 'Fake gau rakshaks want to fuel tension'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Beware of fake cow vigilantes, says PM Modi

Will Ganga project feature in Modi's meet with Netanyahu?

Will Ganga project feature in Modi's meet with Netanyahu?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a strict religious fast, has had several high profile engagements on the second day of his United States visit.

Modi keen to take lessons from Malaysia on reforms

Modi keen to take lessons from Malaysia on reforms

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

As part of his endeavour to constantly evaluate the performance of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking a cue from the Malaysian model, calling it an "excellent example".

Cross-border terror core issue for SAARC: Lankan PM

Cross-border terror core issue for SAARC: Lankan PM

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Asserting a war was not an option between India and Pakistan, Sri Lanka on Wednesday said cross-border terrorism was a core issue on the table for SAARC and the members of eight-nation grouping have to discuss it and its impact before moving forward.

Yoga: The hip new fad in the land of its birth

Yoga: The hip new fad in the land of its birth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Today, it is modish to be part of a yoga class, to post stories on Instagram while striking an impressively complex asana in a bralette and crop-top paired with neon yoga pants, to bond over green tea and yoga bars after a strenuous session at the studio and have subscriptions to yoga studios, not ashrams, says Manavi Kapur.

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

For well-travelled Modi, the first trip to the U.S. West Coast by an Indian leader in more than 30 years is a chance to get help on his top policy initiatives.

It's final, Planning Commission will be scrapped

It's final, Planning Commission will be scrapped

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The Prime Minister said there is a need to have a relook at the structure of the Planning Commission and give it a new shape.

Chinese foreign minister meets PM Modi, Swaraj; discuss NSG, Masood Azhar

Chinese foreign minister meets PM Modi, Swaraj; discuss NSG, Masood Azhar

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Wang and Swaraj also discussed issues relating to annual BRICS summit which will be hosted by India in Goa in October.

Ansari, others break ground for $7.6 bn TAPI pipeline

Ansari, others break ground for $7.6 bn TAPI pipeline

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Pipeline will carry 90 mmscmd gas for 30 years; India, Pak to get 38 mmscmd each, 14 mmscmd to go to Afghanistan

My govt implements schemes on time: PM Modi

My govt implements schemes on time: PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Modi deplored "the thinking of many political leaders" that projects like roads were not meant for the poor.

'Investment', 'ease of doing business' mentioned 10 times in Budget speech

'Investment', 'ease of doing business' mentioned 10 times in Budget speech

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The biggest focus area turned out to be 'investment'.

Jan Dhan: Bankers cross account opening targets on Day 1

Jan Dhan: Bankers cross account opening targets on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Bankers have hailed the Prime Minister's call to end "financial untouchability" and opened millions of accounts on the inaugural day itself.

'No expectation of major reforms from this government'

'No expectation of major reforms from this government'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Sharma is Head of Emerging Markets and Chief Global Strategist at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.

Success of peacekeeping depends on UN's moral force: PM

Success of peacekeeping depends on UN's moral force: PM

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will contribute an additional battalion of 850 troops for United Nations peacekeeping operations, but also raised concern that troop contributing countries have no role in decision-making.

Don't glorify terrorists as martyrs: BIMSTEC's message to Pak

Don't glorify terrorists as martyrs: BIMSTEC's message to Pak

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The group was indirectly referring to Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif calling slain Hizbul terrorist Burhan a martyr.

Congress to move SC against Naidu's decision to reject impeachment notice

Congress to move SC against Naidu's decision to reject impeachment notice

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Criticising the decision, the party also said it was a fight between forces 'rejecting democracy' and voices 'rescuing democracy'.

'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Modi is expected to travel to the US late September.

Modi's key schemes get worst rating from people, Railways score well

Modi's key schemes get worst rating from people, Railways score well

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Tackling black money gets worst rating; Swachh Bharat, Digital India score poorly.

Valour, sacrifice of 1965 war etched in our memory: Modi

Valour, sacrifice of 1965 war etched in our memory: Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Shauryanjali, a military exhibition to mark the golden jubilee of Indo-Pak War of 1965, and said that the valour and sacrifice of the armed forces during the war would remain etched in every Indian's memory.

Indira Gandhi peace prize given to Liberian president

Indira Gandhi peace prize given to Liberian president

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Liberian leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was on Thursday conferred the coveted Indira Gandhi peace prize by President Pranab Mukherjee who said India will continue to support the African nation in its pursuit of stability and economic growth.

'Please give me one chance': Mufti appeals for peace after meeting PM

'Please give me one chance': Mufti appeals for peace after meeting PM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Holding Pakistan responsible for the violence in the valley, the J-K CM said hat if Islamabad is really concerned then it will try to help in fixing the crisis rather than fanning the flames.

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Ivanka spoke for a good 15 minutes, gracefully, looking straight at her audience, her face wreathed often in winning smiles. She is an articulate, striking, woman who charmed her audience.

Killing people in the name of gau bhakti not acceptable, says PM Modi

Killing people in the name of gau bhakti not acceptable, says PM Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Modi said that Gandhi wouldn't have approved of this.

Karzai meets PM; defence aid, BSA figure in talks

Karzai meets PM; defence aid, BSA figure in talks

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

With the United States planning troops withdrawal by next year, Afghan President Hamid Karzai is believed to have pressed India on Friday for stepping up military aid including lethal and non-lethal weapons amid indications that the government was not averse to the Afghan leader's demand which could be met depending on the country's capacity.

Jaitley released from hospital but can't attend G20 meet

Jaitley released from hospital but can't attend G20 meet

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Jaitley was admitted to a private hospital in New Delhi on September 1 for surgery to manage a long-standing diabetic condition, and had originally been expected to leave after a few days.

Kashmir delegation calls on PM, seeks his 'personal initiative' to restore peace

Kashmir delegation calls on PM, seeks his 'personal initiative' to restore peace

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid stress on a humanitarian approach to address problems concerning Jammu and Kashmir and said 'Vikas' and 'Vishwas' will be the cornerstones of the central government's development initiatives for the state hit by the unrest.

PM warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money

PM warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

"If we do surgical strikes (in this area), you can imagine what all will come out," the prime minister said.

Budget: Modi govt set to make tax payers happy

Budget: Modi govt set to make tax payers happy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

FM is likely to raise tax slabs.

Opposition creating unrest in society, cut off from reality: Modi

Opposition creating unrest in society, cut off from reality: Modi

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Those who always talk of 'samajwad' and 'bahujan' are extremely selfish, he said in an apparent reference to Bharatiya Janata Party's key rivals in Uttar Pradesh - the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party.

Economic Survey: 10.6% rise in female literacy rate

Economic Survey: 10.6% rise in female literacy rate

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is for protection and education of girl child

Posco chief calls on Modi, discusses investment plans

Posco chief calls on Modi, discusses investment plans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Korean company's proposed 12 million tonne per annum project at Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha is stalled for about a decade.

Four key lessons to revamp the ailing Railways

Four key lessons to revamp the ailing Railways

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Railways must pull back its share of freight traffic.

Modi seeks a life of peace and dignity for Tamils in Sri Lanka

Modi seeks a life of peace and dignity for Tamils in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Breaking a 28-year-long hiatus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on an important visit to Sri Lanka with the message that India favoured a life of equality, justice, peace and dignity for Tamils in its "new journey" of peace and reconciliation.

In historic visit, PM Modi signs 4 pacts with Sri Lanka

In historic visit, PM Modi signs 4 pacts with Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

India and Sri Lanka on Friday signed four agreements during Narendra Modi's maiden visit to the country, the first bilateral tour by an Indian premier in 28 years, with the prime minister announcing a slew of measures aimed at resetting ties with the strategic neighbour.

PM hits back at Sonia, says 'hawalabaaz' are unnerved

PM hits back at Sonia, says 'hawalabaaz' are unnerved

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Blaming Congress for delaying Goods and Services Tax, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the main opposition party alleging the "hawalabaaz are unnerved" due to the tough stance of the government on black money and are putting "roadblocks" in the reforms agenda.

Witch-hunt shouldn't replace investigative journalism: PM

Witch-hunt shouldn't replace investigative journalism: PM

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Advising media to exercise caution, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the spirit of inquiry must not morph into a "campaign of calumny" and "witch-hunt" is no substitute for investigative journalism.