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PM reviews Bharat Nirman Projects

PM reviews Bharat Nirman Projects

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Probe into DDCA will continue, says Kejriwal

Probe into DDCA will continue, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

A defiant CM Kejriwal said the commission of inquiry constituted by Delhi government will continue its probe into alleged irregularities into the DDCA affairs.

Shiv Shankar Menon hangs up his boots after 42 years

Shiv Shankar Menon hangs up his boots after 42 years

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Those who know Shiv Shankar Menon will vouch that he did lots of things, substantial in the immediate neighbourhood and widespread in South Asia, but without making things public. Twenty per cent of Menon's job was visible, while 80 per cemt of his job was not known to the public, says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com

Kashmir unrest: All party resolution appeals for peace, dialogue

Kashmir unrest: All party resolution appeals for peace, dialogue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

A unanimous statement of the delegation appealed to the people of the state to shun the path of violence and resolve all the issues through dialogue and discussion.

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

'PM opened door for Ambani to steal': Rahul renews Rafale attack

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'No sovereign guarantee, no bank guarantee, no escrow account, yet a huge amount was paid as advance'

A flower called Modi, Holocaust memorial: PM takes it all in on Day 1

A flower called Modi, Holocaust memorial: PM takes it all in on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Here's a glimpse of Modi's first day in Israel.

Parmanu review: Nothing explosive about this

Parmanu review: Nothing explosive about this

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Parmanu can scream 'desh' all it wants and turn up the volume as loud as it likes to make a big deal.' 'But it's ultimately a cursory glance at a tough tactical choice and tame recreation of a controversial reality whose face is a stiff star,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Budget forces last minute change in finance minister's plans.

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu demands probe after IWF admits of mistake in dope case

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu demands probe after IWF admits of mistake in dope case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The IWF has admitted to mentioning two different urine sample numbers in its communication of her dope flunk earlier this year, according to a letter that the world body sent to the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'I will say all this happened because of ignorance coupled with arrogance,' says G Madhavan Nair.

No info on Pakistan booking JeM for Pathankot strike: Govt

No info on Pakistan booking JeM for Pathankot strike: Govt

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

A day after Pakistan announced crackdown on Jaish-e-Mohammad, Home Ministry officials on Thursday said there is no information on whether any criminal case was registered against the outfit believed to be responsible for the Pathankot attack.

Jaswant forwards 'mole' document to PM

Jaswant forwards 'mole' document to PM

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Party sources said Jaswant Singh has forwarded the letter purportedly written by a US diplomat to a Senator, which has a reference to the 'mole' in the PMO during Rao's tenure.

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.

PM promises fair taxes, growth-focussed policies to investors

PM promises fair taxes, growth-focussed policies to investors

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

As per a PMO statement, Modi told the investors that "he believes in a fair, predictable and consistent tax system

PM to celebrate Diwali with ITBP men along China border

PM to celebrate Diwali with ITBP men along China border

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

He will celebrate the festival with ITBP personnel at Mana, the last village on Indian territory along the border with China, official sources said on Friday.

PM Modi's first-ever townhall meet on August 6

PM Modi's first-ever townhall meet on August 6

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The townhall to be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex in New Delhi will be preceded by a series of panel discussions and sessions in keeping with the 'Do, Discuss and Disseminate' theme of MyGov and will culminate in the first ever townhall address by the Prime Minister.

Left Behind By Modi

Left Behind By Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'The new order cometh, sweeping out the old,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

A-I may give up bilateral fees

A-I may give up bilateral fees

Rediff.com19 May 2003

How the jewellers plan to achieve $60-billion export target

How the jewellers plan to achieve $60-billion export target

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked exporters to prepare a strategy for the next five years and start working in that direction.

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi said the newly-sworn in government took four major decisions related to farmers' and traders welfare in the first meeting of the Union Cabinet.

Narayanan is new National Security Advisor

Narayanan is new National Security Advisor

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Narayanan was officiating as NSA after the death of J N Dixit earlier this month.

No 'mole' in Jaswant's book: Naidu

No 'mole' in Jaswant's book: Naidu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

The National Democratic Alliance during its rule conducted the nuclear tests, he said.

Modi's meeting with FM, FinMin officials postponed

Modi's meeting with FM, FinMin officials postponed

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Two years ago, India was touted as a rare bright spot in a gloomy global economy with GDP growth outpacing a slowing China.

We're being snooped: Jaswant Singh

We're being snooped: Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Singh has said that someone leaked India's secrets to the US.

Why Modi staying in power matters for naval ties with US

Why Modi staying in power matters for naval ties with US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The Center for Naval Analyses in its latest report has warned that the thriving relationship might come to a halt if the BJP does not win the 2019 general election.

PM Sheikh Hasina to attend Suvra Mukherjee's funeral

PM Sheikh Hasina to attend Suvra Mukherjee's funeral

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will fly to New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Suvra Mukherjee, the wife of President Pranab Mukherjee.

Nuke deal: Indian hero who defeated the Americans

Nuke deal: Indian hero who defeated the Americans

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Dr Singh, visibly relieved, said, 'Yesterday night I couldn't sleep. I stayed awake, praying throughout. You have saved the country'.' A fascinating excerpt from former atomic energy chief Dr Anil Kakodkar's memoir Fire And Fury: Transforming India's Strategic Identity.

'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar'

'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Following the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, reactions poured in from various leaders across the political spectrum.

PM meets Vajpayee ahead of Indo-Pak talks

PM meets Vajpayee ahead of Indo-Pak talks

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

In a bid to evolve a political consensus before the bilateral talks, the United Progressive Alliance government has begun discussions with opposition leaders as part of which Natwar Singh had met Leader of Opposition L K Advani on Thursday.

The new BJP is like the old Congress

The new BJP is like the old Congress

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

While it took the Congress nearly a half century to earn the hatred of other political outfits, the BJP appears set to reach there in around six years, says Arun Bhatnagar, former secretary to the GoI.

'Senior citizens' club, diversion from govt's failures': Opposition slams reshuffle

'Senior citizens' club, diversion from govt's failures': Opposition slams reshuffle

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The Opposition on Sunday was unimpressed with the rejig, which saw the introduction of nine new faces and the elevation of four ministers to Cabinet rank.

Ivanka Trump to attend entrepreneurship meet in Hyderabad

Ivanka Trump to attend entrepreneurship meet in Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Global Entrepreneurship Summit and launch Hyderabad Metro Rail next week.

'The Modi government is in panic mode'

'The Modi government is in panic mode'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

'Modi and his team have read the message from the ground.' 'People have started questioning what they have achieved by putting Modi in power.'

Lifter Sanjita to appear before int'l panel after 'B' sample returns positive

Lifter Sanjita to appear before int'l panel after 'B' sample returns positive

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Chanu has decided to present her case before the hearing panel of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) in Hungary.

India's most ambitious airport city project in a limbo

India's most ambitious airport city project in a limbo

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The project is awaiting clearances from the DGCA.

'Demonetisation was illegal'

'Demonetisation was illegal'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

'I want the prime minister to be punished because he put our country in difficulties as he took this decision without Cabinet approval.' 'When he had already ordered the printing of new currency notes on May 19, 2016, why did he tell lies to the country?'

Heavy rains likely as 'Maha' hits Guj coast on Nov 7

Heavy rains likely as 'Maha' hits Guj coast on Nov 7

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The cyclone would bring light to moderate rains at most places and 'heavy to very heavy downpour' at some places on November 6.

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

P P Chaudhary the newly-appointed minister of state for corporate affairs, is monitoring and coordinating actions against shell companies.

Judgment time for Mr Modi

Judgment time for Mr Modi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

'Mr Modi, unless he changes his approach, may further legitimise the idea that it is perfectly all right for Hindus to dictate terms to the minorities.' 'Indira Gandhi's political expediency did permanent economic damage. Mr Modi's may end up causing permanent social damage,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.