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First anniversary: PM Modi meets President Mukherjee, VP Ansari

First anniversary: PM Modi meets President Mukherjee, VP Ansari

Rediff.com26 May 2015

On the occasion of first anniversary of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari.

Incursions cast shadow on Sino-India meet, Modi raises issue

Incursions cast shadow on Sino-India meet, Modi raises issue

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

With the continuing stand-off in Ladakh casting a shadow over the Sino-India talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday raised 'serious concerns' over the repeated incidents along the border and sought an early settlement of the boundary question.

Modi's grand plans for Pranab da's birthday

Modi's grand plans for Pranab da's birthday

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Narendra Modi along with his team of 65 ministers will attend President Pranab Mukherjee's 79th birthday bash at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11. After a cake cutting and a toast by Team Modi, the President will host a dinner at the banquet hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

In Meghalaya, PM Modi tries his hand at 'Ka Bom'

In Meghalaya, PM Modi tries his hand at 'Ka Bom'

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday tried his hand in beating Khasi traditional drum as he wound up his two-day visit to Meghalaya.

PM Modi hails India's military prowess on Kargil Vijay Diwas

PM Modi hails India's military prowess on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on this day every year, marking successful conclusion of the war with Pakistan in the Kargil-Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir in 1999.

'FM did nothing to create jobs, reduce inequality'

'FM did nothing to create jobs, reduce inequality'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'I would want people to have food on their tables and their wages to rise.' 'Will that happen or not is the question that we need to ask and answer.'

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

If the government decides to go back to the old regime where the EPF was not taxed but the NPS was, the latter will become an unattractive product.

Govt all set to introduce Rs 20 coins

Govt all set to introduce Rs 20 coins

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The face of the new Rs 20 coin shall bear the 'Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar' with 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below.

Mamata proposes House for All scheme

Mamata proposes House for All scheme

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Presenting the Railway Budget for 2010-11 in Parliament, the minister said there are 14 lakh (1.4 million) employees of Indian Railways -- from officers to gangmen and the scheme will benefit all of them.

Amidst tensions, HM Rajnath to visit troubled Kashmir Valley on Wednesday

Amidst tensions, HM Rajnath to visit troubled Kashmir Valley on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

During his visit, Rajnath will review the situation and may hold talks with cross section of people.

Modi and the Coronavirus War

Modi and the Coronavirus War

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'Without doubt, India's success story will come up for close scrutiny when Modi's prime ministerial legacy is summed up in history.' 'A failure is simply unthinkable.' 'And the success will largely depend on national unity,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

France to invest 2 billion euros in India

France to invest 2 billion euros in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

France on Friday announced an investment of 2 billion Euros in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited French companies to pump in money in technology in the fastest growing economy.

Rahul criticises Modi for H1-B failure, calls him a 'weak PM'

Rahul criticises Modi for H1-B failure, calls him a 'weak PM'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The Congress on its Twitter handle also criticised Modi's US visit.

Suresh Prabhu: A star who can transform the Railways

Suresh Prabhu: A star who can transform the Railways

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Prabhu proposed an unprecedented 50% hike in investment.

Poverty-stricken Asian Games gold medallist boxer gets SAI aid

Poverty-stricken Asian Games gold medallist boxer gets SAI aid

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Dingko Singh, who made Manipur proud by clinching a gold medal in boxing at the 1998 Asian Games is fighting for his survival as he is going toe-to-toe with bile-duct cancer.

Fmr French Prez meets PM, presses for global action against terror

Fmr French Prez meets PM, presses for global action against terror

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"All of us can feel the pain of families of the Pulwama martyrs. We understand your anger," Modi said.

Good news for athletes! Sports Budget hiked by 258 cr

Good news for athletes! Sports Budget hiked by 258 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The sports ministry, on Thursday, received a hike of Rs 258.2 crore in the union budget for 2018-19, presented by finance minister Arun Jaitley in the Parliament in New Delhi.

Boney, Jahnvi, Khushi accept Sridevi's National Award

Boney, Jahnvi, Khushi accept Sridevi's National Award

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The action comes alive in New Delhi.

Paris or no Paris, India committed to climate protection, says PM Modi

Paris or no Paris, India committed to climate protection, says PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Modi avoided a direct reference to the US withdrawing from the international deal.

Shalimar director Krishna Shah passes away

Shalimar director Krishna Shah passes away

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The filmmaker was 75.

Modi becomes first Indian PM to visit Sri Lanka in 28 years

Modi becomes first Indian PM to visit Sri Lanka in 28 years

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flew into Colombo in the early hours for a historic visit during which he is expected to hold talks with the country's top leadership.

Modi inaugurates world's largest mobile phone factory in Noida

Modi inaugurates world's largest mobile phone factory in Noida

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

India has become world's 2nd largest mobile phone: Modi

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Describing it as a historic moment for the Indian American community, Rakesh Mangal, former president of the Indian American Doctors' Association, Houston, said Trump attending the "Howdy Modi" event says how important India is to the entire world, especially to the US.

Government writes to AIBA, seeks reversal on Sarita's ban

Government writes to AIBA, seeks reversal on Sarita's ban

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The government has written to AIBA to revoke the suspension of boxer Sarita Devi, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.

First Look: Saina presents her racquet to PM Modi

First Look: Saina presents her racquet to PM Modi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

World No 1 shuttler Saina Nehwal presented the racquet with which she won a silver medal at the Badminton World Championships to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an advanced birthday present, on Wednesday.

Modi praises Mongolia as new bright light of democracy in world

Modi praises Mongolia as new bright light of democracy in world

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday discovered a "special connection" with Mongolia when he entered the Buddhist country's Parliament to deliver a speech, the first foreign leader to do so on Sunday -- a holiday.

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as Vice President

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as Vice President

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office and secrecy to Naidu.

Terror can be contained with strong public support: PM

Terror can be contained with strong public support: PM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Terrorism can be contained only with strong public support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said while appreciating the "template" set by the Bangladesh government in this regard after the terror attack in Dhaka in July.

Couples, brother-sister: Meet CRPF's anti-Naxal 'Bastariya' battalion

Couples, brother-sister: Meet CRPF's anti-Naxal 'Bastariya' battalion

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The new battalion, numbered 241, was named Bastariya because it included recruits from Bijapur, Dantewada, Narayanpur, and Sukma districts.

Jaitley is Modi-Shah's go-to man for Lok Sabha poll

Jaitley is Modi-Shah's go-to man for Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

From handling the party organisation, finalising candidates, shooting the breeze with the media to pow-wows with diplomats and liaising with the PMO -- Arun Jaitley is the BJP's chief backroom manager in this election, reports R Rajagopalan.

MEA downplays use of 'Indian administered' J&K by US

MEA downplays use of 'Indian administered' J&K by US

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

MEA said the use of the term 'Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir' merely affirmed Indian position that Syed Salahuddin had been involved in cross-border terrorism against India.

Rajnath to lead all-party team to troubled Kashmir on September 4

Rajnath to lead all-party team to troubled Kashmir on September 4

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The delegation is expected to meet a cross section of people, individuals and organisations in its efforts to bring peace in the Valley.

Modi meets Nirbhaya's parents, says govt doing utmost for safety of women

Modi meets Nirbhaya's parents, says govt doing utmost for safety of women

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The parents of the December 16 Delhi gang rape victim on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi replaces Mahatma Gandhi in Khadi Commission calendar

PM Modi replaces Mahatma Gandhi in Khadi Commission calendar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Khadi commission workers demanded reprinting of the calendars with Gandhi's picture being featured on them.

PM Modi opens India's longest bridge in Assam

PM Modi opens India's longest bridge in Assam

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The 28.50 km long bridge is 3.55 km longer than the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai.

'Pro-poor' PM Modi launches eco-friendly boats, e-rickshaws in Varanasi

'Pro-poor' PM Modi launches eco-friendly boats, e-rickshaws in Varanasi

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Accusing the erstwhile Congress governments of pursuing "vote bank politics", PM Modi reached out to the numerically significant Nishad community in Uttar Pradesh

Tatkal tickets to be cheaper

Tatkal tickets to be cheaper

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The period of advance booking under the Tatkal Scheme is being reduced from the current 5 days to 2 days. Tatkal tickets will be made available destination-wise instead of from end to end thereby reducing the financial burden on passengers.

General Budget or Interim Budget?

General Budget or Interim Budget?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

General Budget is a terminology earlier used to differentiate between the Union Budget with the Railway Budget. Full-fledged budgets are titled "Union Budget", while interim Budgets are titled just that.

Modi woos NRI investors in UAE

Modi woos NRI investors in UAE

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met leading NRI investors in UAE, who briefed him about various projects they are investing in India.