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Publicise benefits of note ban: PM to BJP MPs

Publicise benefits of note ban: PM to BJP MPs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

However, even 10 days after Modi took the nation by surprise by announcing demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes, his rivals continued to aggressively target him

National Herald: Nitish supports Cong; says Oppn shouldn't be harassed

National Herald: Nitish supports Cong; says Oppn shouldn't be harassed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Nitish said there should not be any vendetta in politics.

Modi, Putin promise to remove trade hurdles

Modi, Putin promise to remove trade hurdles

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

India Inc raised various issues to increase trade flows in sectors like pharmaceuticals, banking, energy and infrastructure

Decision on IA fleet plan likely on Jan 29

Decision on IA fleet plan likely on Jan 29

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

The fleet acquisition programme of Indian Airlines will move one step forward on January 29 when the Public Investment Board takes up the issue to finalise the plan, official sources said on Thursday.

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

PM Modi proposed a USD one billion line of credit to promote projects that support physical and digital connectivity between India and ASEAN.

Modi's gift to northeast: Rs 28,000 cr rail project

Modi's gift to northeast: Rs 28,000 cr rail project

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Modi announces Rs 28000 crore for developing rail infrastructure in Northeast.

Sports Minister invites comments on draft Sports bill

Sports Minister invites comments on draft Sports bill

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has sent the draft of the National Sports Development Bill to the leaders of various political parties of the both the Houses and eminent sportspersons, inviting their comments on the proposed bill.

Queen Elizabeth hosts lunch for Prime Minister Modi at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth hosts lunch for Prime Minister Modi at Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Queen Elizabeth II over lunch for the first time during his much-anticipated visit to the UK.

GST will help lower inflation, propel GDP: Jaitley

GST will help lower inflation, propel GDP: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The old India was economically fragmented. New India will create one tax, one market, one nation, said Jaitley.

'Modi, Trump meet showed Indo-Us ties will be substantially closer'

'Modi, Trump meet showed Indo-Us ties will be substantially closer'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The camaraderie between Modi and Trump was on full display as the two leaders heaped praise on each other.

Ram temple, not slogans, will help you win UP: Sena to BJP

Ram temple, not slogans, will help you win UP: Sena to BJP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The ruling alliance partner sought to know what prevents the BJP from making use of its absolute majority in the Lok Sabha to start construction of the temple in Ayodhya.

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The CEOs round table is expected to be attended by Apple chief Tim Cook, Walmart head Doug McMillon, Caterpillar's Jim Umpleby, Google head Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.

President, Modi attend Dussehra celebrations

President, Modi attend Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Arrows were fired to set the effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran ablaze at the Parade Ground on Saturday, an event that was attended by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among a host of other dignitaries.

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The minister plans to reinstate the Railways as the backbone of the economy

Here's how the Indian Railways plan to upgrade itself

Here's how the Indian Railways plan to upgrade itself

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu presented the Railway Budget in the Parliament on Thursday.

'Real business of diplomacy' as PM, Germany's Merkel hold talks

'Real business of diplomacy' as PM, Germany's Merkel hold talks

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on stepping up bilateral cooperation in a range of key areas with a special emphasis on ramping up trade and investment when global slowdown is emerging as a major concern.

PM Modi hosts lunch for royal couple

PM Modi hosts lunch for royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hosted British royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton for lunch to the accompaniment of classical music.

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

10 things you should know about new cattle sale rules

10 things you should know about new cattle sale rules

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Here are 10 things you should know about the new rules.

12%, 18% GST rates to be merged, says Jaitley

12%, 18% GST rates to be merged, says Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Jaitley further said the country would eventually move to a two-tier GST, however, this depends on the revenue position of the government.

No reprieve for Union minister in murder case

No reprieve for Union minister in murder case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

A court in Baharampore on Monday refused to grant reprieve to Union Minister Adhir Chowdhury in connection with a murder case.

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

At $2.6 trillion, the Indian economy is currently ranked sixth in the world behind the US, China, Japan, Germany and the UK.

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The PM performed Yoga with over 50,000 enthusiasts at the Forest Research Institute campus in Dehradun.

Increase in flunked dope tests worries Sports Minister

Increase in flunked dope tests worries Sports Minister

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

More than 250 sportspersons have flunked dope tests conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in the last two years with powerlifters and weightlifters topping the drug offenders' list.

Modi invites Malaysian companies to invest in India

Modi invites Malaysian companies to invest in India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Modi and Najib also invited each other to visit their countries.

Govt websites back online; cyber attack ruled out

Govt websites back online; cyber attack ruled out

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Government websites across ministries, including that of the Prime Minister's Office, suffered outages due to "malfunctioning" on Wednesday evening and were restored after a few hours.

National Police Academy set to have first woman boss

National Police Academy set to have first woman boss

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

National Police Academy, the Hyderabad-based alma mater for Indian Police Services officers in the country, could soon get a woman chief for the first time in its history.

Why PM Modi quoted the Quran

Why PM Modi quoted the Quran

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Describing "knowledge" as the focal point of all religions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said South Asian region will be left behind if it does not embrace modernity.

India will be a $5 trillion economy by 2025: Modi

India will be a $5 trillion economy by 2025: Modi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Referring to the government's Make in India initiative, he said India has become a hub of mobile phone manufacturing, which has provided employment to 4-5 lakh youth in the last four years and has helped the country save Rs 3 lakh crore foreign exchange.

World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support clean India campaign

World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support clean India campaign

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan for the ambitious clean India campaign.

PM Modi's 5 mantras for strong 'intra-BRICS engagement'

PM Modi's 5 mantras for strong 'intra-BRICS engagement'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

PM stressed that 'response to terrorism must be nothing less than comprehensive'.

Modi to visit Qatar in June, first visit by Indian PM in 8 years

Modi to visit Qatar in June, first visit by Indian PM in 8 years

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The then prime minister Manmohan Singh had visited Doha in 2008.

ONGC to take over MRPL

ONGC to take over MRPL

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

Decks have been cleared for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation to take over the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemical Ltd with Public Investment Board on Wednesday giving consent to the Rs 659.4 crore (Rs 6.59 billion) proposal.

PM Modi: India has never attacked any country or coveted their territory

PM Modi: India has never attacked any country or coveted their territory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Modi's statement came days after the Indian army's surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control as also in the backdrop of Pakistan's constant clamour.

'Oppn can't succeed in SC against VP's decision on impeachment'

'Oppn can't succeed in SC against VP's decision on impeachment'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Eminent jurists react over Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu's decision to reject opposition's impeachment notice against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

Revenue collection expected to exceed target this fiscal: FM

Revenue collection expected to exceed target this fiscal: FM

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

There are doubts about the meeting of indirect tax collection target for the current fiscal as there is slowdown in the economy.

Modi has ambitious plans to put India in the $5-trillion club

Modi has ambitious plans to put India in the $5-trillion club

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Modi said it is an outcome of India's consistent reforms trajectory that the country's position is getting credence globally and is being recognised by international bodies like the IMF, World Economic Forum and UNCTAD.