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WEF preps for Modi mantra with tastes of India, twists of yoga

WEF preps for Modi mantra with tastes of India, twists of yoga

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to attend Davos meeting in about 20 years since H D Deve Gowda in 1997.

Best time to be in India: PM tells biz leaders in Australia

Best time to be in India: PM tells biz leaders in Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

This is the best time to be in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he wooed top Australian corporate honchos to invest in the country which is undergoing reforms to improve business environment.

Lata Mangeshkar gets Yash Chopra memorial award

Lata Mangeshkar gets Yash Chopra memorial award

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has been honoured with the first Yash Chopra Memorial Award for her contribution to Hindi cinema.

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.

What's in SCO for India

What's in SCO for India

Rediff.com29 May 2017

India's full membership of the grouping would extend its reach to the Central Asian region in whose peace and stability it is a major stakeholder, says Sana Hashmi.

Sania decides to play in Asian Games

Sania decides to play in Asian Games

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

In a significant development, Sania Mirza has agreed to play in the upcoming Asian Games, two days after All India Tennis Association announced that they would allow top players to miss the Incheon event, keeping in mind their requirements on the professional circuit.

Make in India Week nets Rs 15.2 lakh cr commitments

Make in India Week nets Rs 15.2 lakh cr commitments

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Maharashtra could become the gateway for the rest of the country.

Nido's killing most shameful, says PM as his parents meet him

Nido's killing most shameful, says PM as his parents meet him

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Parents of Arunachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania, who died following an alleged racist attack in Delhi, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday and demanded capital punishment for the perpetrators.

'If you don't have courage, you can't ride our Bullets'

'If you don't have courage, you can't ride our Bullets'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Captain Manpreet Singh led his band of 130 men on Rajpath, perched on a ladder 10 feet high, rising precariously from the handle-bar of his motorcycle.

Bangladesh confers Award of Liberation War Honour on Vajpayee

Bangladesh confers Award of Liberation War Honour on Vajpayee

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Sunday conferred Award of Bangladesh Liberation War Honour for his "active role" in the country's independence struggle and consolidating India's friendship with the nation.

Govt to announce friendly tax regime for startups in Budget

Govt to announce friendly tax regime for startups in Budget

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

He assured the startups that both the banking system and the government will make the resources available to them

Why mainstream media is feeling disempowered under Modi

Why mainstream media is feeling disempowered under Modi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The advent of technology, the widespread use of smart phones across the country and the increasing popularity of the social media has caused the mushrooming of media platforms and led to the gradual disintermediation of the mainstream traditional media. The BJP leadership has only caught on to this trend quite fast and has used it to counter the influence of the mainstream media, says A K Bhattacharya.

In China, Modi invokes the teachings of Gandhi

In China, Modi invokes the teachings of Gandhi

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Modi invoked Gandhi and said solutions terrorism and global warming lie in his teachings

Preachers of hate threatening society: PM in Nairobi

Preachers of hate threatening society: PM in Nairobi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

He also emphasised that those giving shelter to terrorists and using them as political instruments must be condemned, an apparent reference to Pakistan.

Delayed reforms, market woes tarnish end to Modi's first year

Delayed reforms, market woes tarnish end to Modi's first year

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The introduction of GST would constitute India's biggest reform.

5 biggest billionaire gainers and losers of 2014

5 biggest billionaire gainers and losers of 2014

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Alibaba founder and executive chairman Jack Ma is this year's biggest financial gainer as the billionaire entrepreneur's fortune has swelled by a whopping $18.5 billion this year to $29.2 billion.

Hope Nepal bounces back soon, says PM Modi on Buddha Purnima

Hope Nepal bounces back soon, says PM Modi on Buddha Purnima

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Sharing the "pain" of quake-devastated Nepal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoped that the "beloved brother" bounces back quickly from its current crisis even as he observed that the task of recovery was long and arduous.

India's SCO membership will strengthen region's security: PM Modi

India's SCO membership will strengthen region's security: PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

At the summit, India signed the SCO's memorandum of obligations, kick-starting the process of its accession into the group as a full member.

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Modi rolls out red carpet for Jaya in RCR, will she reciprocate in RS?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The bonhomie between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once again in evidence on Tuesday, but the question remains if it will translate into supporting the BJP in the Rajya Sabha. Senior journalist R Rajagopalan reports.

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The BJP's win in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls has emboldened the top leadership to pursue a pro-woman agenda.

India's business policies transparent and predictable: Modi

India's business policies transparent and predictable: Modi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India has made its policies transparent and predictable and clearly defined the procedures for businesses.

Modi wants RBI to prepare road map for financial inclusion

Modi wants RBI to prepare road map for financial inclusion

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

PM has asked the Reserve Bank to prepare a 20-year road map for financial inclusion

Modi's minister talks of Article 370 debate; Omar, Mehbooba fume

Modi's minister talks of Article 370 debate; Omar, Mehbooba fume

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Controversial remarks from Minister of State in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office about a debate on the relevance of Article 370 that gives a special status to Jammu and Kashmir has evoked sharp reactions from state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and main opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

'Time to reinforce civilisational values,' President Mukherjee

'Time to reinforce civilisational values,' President Mukherjee

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

President Mukherjee warned that "worst impulses of intolerance" are confronting the world and the time has come to reinforce civilisational values that bind us together.

I-T returns to track black money abroad

I-T returns to track black money abroad

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Last week, the government had introduced the black money Bill.

RBI chief Rajan wins over Modi despite broad mistrust

RBI chief Rajan wins over Modi despite broad mistrust

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The first signs of growing bonhomie between Modi and Rajan came early last year, when Modi called Rajan the "best teacher" for explaining complex economic issues to him.

Congress attacks Modi, calls him an absentee PM

Congress attacks Modi, calls him an absentee PM

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Congress has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "absence" in Delhi and his engagement in state election campaigns at a time when unabated ceasefire violations continued from across the border.

Mufti to head 25-member cabinet; PM to attend swearing-in on Sunday

Mufti to head 25-member cabinet; PM to attend swearing-in on Sunday

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

People's Democratic Partypatron Mufti Mohammed Sayeed will head a 25-member cabinet, half of it from Bharatiya Janata Party, in Jammu and Kashmir and the swearing-in ceremony on Sunday in Jammu will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Services sector clocks double digit growth

Services sector clocks double digit growth

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Economic Survey says Services Sector Negotiations at WTO Crucial.

Our Army doesn't speak, it acts: Modi to ex-servicemen in Bhopal

Our Army doesn't speak, it acts: Modi to ex-servicemen in Bhopal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

PM Modi asserted that the army does not believe in speaking but in displaying its valour.

BRICS 2016: Goa declaration focuses on tackling terrorism

BRICS 2016: Goa declaration focuses on tackling terrorism

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

It asked all nations to work together to expedite the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN General Assembly without any further delay.

In all party-meet, political leaders unanimously support army's surgical strike

In all party-meet, political leaders unanimously support army's surgical strike

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Top leaders of political parties were on Thursday briefed by the government about the surgical strike carried out by the army on terror launching pads across the Line of Control to foil plans of terrorists to target some Indian towns.

Ministry backs IOC diktat; demands IOA amend constitution

Ministry backs IOC diktat; demands IOA amend constitution

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has backed International Olympic Committee's decision to stick to its stand on the chargesheet clause and urged the IOA to incorporate the required amendments in its constitution so that the interest of country's sportspersons do not suffer.

How can Modi's Make In India achieve success?

How can Modi's Make In India achieve success?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The World Bank report said India has done well in terms of mobility in adulthood, as greater levels of urbanisation have provided more employment opportunities.

Lanka fails to get assurance from India on UNHRC resolution

Lanka fails to get assurance from India on UNHRC resolution

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Brushing aside opposition from the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam and other parties in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday met Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa but did not give him any assurance on which way India will vote on a the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution for an independent international probe into rights abuses during the war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.

Vice President Ansari in Laos to strengthen trade, improve ties

Vice President Ansari in Laos to strengthen trade, improve ties

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Thursday visited Angkor Wat days after India allayed Cambodian concerns over reports of building of a replica of the world heritage site in Bihar.

Modi vows to fix broken government, but no big bang reforms

Modi vows to fix broken government, but no big bang reforms

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Critics say Modi scores high on oratory but has delivered on few of his election campaign promises.

When US presidents came calling to India

When US presidents came calling to India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

President Obama's coming visit to India has created quite a buzz, here is a look at all past visits of American Presidents to the country

Impasse to end over J&K govt formation after Mehbooba's 'positive' meet with PM

Impasse to end over J&K govt formation after Mehbooba's 'positive' meet with PM

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Deadlock over government formation in J&K seems to have ended with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday calling on PM Narendra Modi, a meeting which she described as "very positive" and "good" in addressing issues pertaining to the people of the state.

This is going to be Asian century; without Buddhism it can't be: PM

This is going to be Asian century; without Buddhism it can't be: PM

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Voicing concern over violent non-state actors controlling large territories across the world and unleashing "barbaric violence", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that ideologies should give way to dialogue to resolve conflicts.