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India's infrastructure action on the Twitter route

India's infrastructure action on the Twitter route

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

From Kudankulam to the Land Bill, the author takes the Twitter route to capture the infra action of 2013.

This Diwali, PM wants you to send your 'sandesh' to soldiers

This Diwali, PM wants you to send your 'sandesh' to soldiers

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Amid heightened tension on the border, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a campaign through which people can send their Diwali greetings and messages to soldiers guarding the nation's frontiers to boost their morale.

10 signs Amit Shah is 2nd only to Modi

10 signs Amit Shah is 2nd only to Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Modi has entrusted Amit Shah with the task of coordinating all the agencies with their power to monitor movement and phone calls, says R Rajagopalan.

Punish bribe takers, but don't threaten: Antony to Govt

Punish bribe takers, but don't threaten: Antony to Govt

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Former Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday acknowledged "corruption" in the AgustaWestland chopper deal.

EPFO initiative that will create 350,000 additional low cost homes

EPFO initiative that will create 350,000 additional low cost homes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Prime Minister's Office has suggested that EPFO should deploy 15 per cent of its funds as loan for low cost housing saying it would generate a credit flow of Rs 70,000 crore (Rs 700 billion).

Food safety regulator and industry at loggerheads again

Food safety regulator and industry at loggerheads again

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The bone of contention is product approvals, which pharma and neutraceuticals companies say cannot be re-introduced through the regulation route

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Japan Plus to facilitate and fast-track investment proposals.

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'The farm bills will not bring in corporate zamindari'

How many seats will BJP win? 272+ or below 170?

How many seats will BJP win? 272+ or below 170?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Mihir S Sharma gives us a rundown of what could happen, depending on the number.

Sonia charges PM Modi with making 'blatant U-turn' on transparency

Sonia charges PM Modi with making 'blatant U-turn' on transparency

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "blatant U-turn" on the issue of transparency.

CBI takes charge of wrestler Narsingh's dope case

CBI takes charge of wrestler Narsingh's dope case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said that the CBI has started its probe into the doping scandal of dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav after the PMO referred his case to the investigation agency.

'There is no Kashmir problem': MoS Jitendra Singh says

'There is no Kashmir problem': MoS Jitendra Singh says

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

"Pakistan has always been fishing in the troubled waters of Jehlum," he added.

SCO summit: Modi, Ghani discuss security situation in Afghanistan

SCO summit: Modi, Ghani discuss security situation in Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Ufa and the two leaders are understood to have discussed Afghanistan's security situation and India's assistance in reconstruction efforts in the war-torn country.

Aadhaar: Data everywhere, little left to steal

Aadhaar: Data everywhere, little left to steal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'Every Indian citizen is already exposed to massive digital surveillance and most are already vulnerable to data theft and cyber-impersonation as well,' points out Devangshu Datta.

PM receives his 'special friend', Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince, at airport

PM receives his 'special friend', Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince, at airport

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

During Al Nahyan's three-day visit, his first to India, the two countries will discuss ways to enhance ties in a range of areas including energy, economy and security and are expected to sign a number of agreements in sectors like oil nuclear energy, IT, aerospace, railways and electronics.

Minister blames regulator for inducing 'fear' in food industry

Minister blames regulator for inducing 'fear' in food industry

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The UK Food Standards Agency had asked for test reports from India.

Pak detains JeM chief Masood Azhar, Jaish offices sealed

Pak detains JeM chief Masood Azhar, Jaish offices sealed

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Pakistan on Wednesday arrested Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar, his brother and "several individuals" belonging to his dreaded outfit, which is suspected to have engineered the Pathankot terror attack, and sealed its offices after India demanded action, linking it to the fate of Foreign Secretary-level talks.

PM reviews Bharat Nirman Projects

PM reviews Bharat Nirman Projects

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

In 18 months Modi spent 2.5 months out of India

In 18 months Modi spent 2.5 months out of India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Do Modi's foreign visits actually serve India or they nothing more than expensive tools for domestic positioning and image-building, asks Shehzad Poonawalla.

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.

Absolutely convinced that PM is corrupt: Rahul

Absolutely convinced that PM is corrupt: Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The prime minister must clear his stand on the Rafale deal after Hollande's remarks, he said.

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

How Modi 2.0 plans to bring about changes in bureaucracy

How Modi 2.0 plans to bring about changes in bureaucracy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'In the process of re-setting the equation between the bureaucracy and the political executive, the features that traditionally defined the bureaucracy will undergo a gradual metamorphosis in the next five years and may acquire a distinctly different character.

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.

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.

'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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

A-I may give up bilateral fees

A-I may give up bilateral fees

Rediff.com19 May 2003

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.

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.