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Modi govt using SBI to...: Cong on electoral bonds data plea

Modi govt using SBI to...: Cong on electoral bonds data plea

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

"But the BJP wants it to be done after Lok Sabha elections. The tenure of this Lok Sabha will end on 16th June and SBI wants to share the data by 30th June," Kharge said.

New scheme for EVs may put global majors in fast lane

New scheme for EVs may put global majors in fast lane

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The new scheme, promoting manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) by global majors, will give a fillip to companies like Tesla and its upstart rival Vinfast, both of whom have lobbied for lower import duties from the Centre. While Vinfast has already announced an investment of Rs 4,000 crore to set up an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Tamil Nadu, Tesla's next move will be watched carefully. Four years ago, Musk announced that his company would come to India.

Where Was Modi When We Needed Him Most?

Where Was Modi When We Needed Him Most?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'From April 25, 2021, Modi disappeared. He made no public appearance for 20 days.' 'The prime minister of India fled the field when his people needed the government most,' points out Aakar Patel.

'CM told PMO he would not be available'

'CM told PMO he would not be available'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

'Why do they talk about Narendra Modi insulting Oommen Chandy when he himself informed the PMO that he would not be available? Why did he write to Delhi that he was preoccupied on the 15th? After that, he should not make such noise about the function.'

John Kerry meets PM Narendra Modi; extends India visit

John Kerry meets PM Narendra Modi; extends India visit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Kerry discussed progress in bilateral engagement since Prime Minister Modi's visit to US in June 2016.

TN: 9 killed as tourist bus falls into gorge in Nilgiris

TN: 9 killed as tourist bus falls into gorge in Nilgiris

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

According to police, the bus was on its way from Coonoor to Tenkasi when it met with the accident. The passengers who were onboard the bus were returning home from a tour in Ooty.

CIC summons PMO officials having records related to note ban decision

CIC summons PMO officials having records related to note ban decision

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

They've also asked to explain how the disclosure of the documents would impact the country's economic interests.

I don't have a house in my name but...: Modi in Gujarat

I don't have a house in my name but...: Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he does not have a house in his name, but his government turned lakhs of daughters in the country house-owners.

India will lose if COVID-19 fight restricted to PMO: Rahul

India will lose if COVID-19 fight restricted to PMO: Rahul

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Gandhi also called upon the government to immediately put money into the hands of the poor and provide a financial package to the industry to help revive the economy.

Modi holds informal meets with Biden, Sunak, Macron

Modi holds informal meets with Biden, Sunak, Macron

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had informal interactions with US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron and several other global leaders on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali and exchanged views on a range of issues.

Bring a law to free sports from politicians, bureaucrats: Gopichand

Bring a law to free sports from politicians, bureaucrats: Gopichand

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

He also called upon the government and other stakeholders to streamline the processes where an athlete could just concentrate on his training and performance without having to bother about other issues.

Zelenskyy dials Modi, seeks India's support for implementing peace formula

Zelenskyy dials Modi, seeks India's support for implementing peace formula

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

In a tweet, Zelenskyy said he counted on New Delhi's support for the implementation of his "peace formula", which he had proposed during a virtual address at the recent G20 summit in Bali.

US senator McCain meets PM Narendra Modi

US senator McCain meets PM Narendra Modi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The United States has high level of expectations about a new momentum of India's economic growth under the new government, a senior American Senator on Thursday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi who expressed desire to take the relationship to a new level.

Modi makes surprise visit to new parliament building

Modi makes surprise visit to new parliament building

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to the new parliament building in New Delhi on Thursday evening and inspected various works as well as interacted with construction workers, sources said.

PMO won't share Modi-Atal letters during Gujarat riots

PMO won't share Modi-Atal letters during Gujarat riots

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

The Prime Minister's Office has refused to disclose communication exchanged between former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Chief Minister Narendra Modi during the 2002 Gujarat riots even after 11 years.

State-of-the-art Ayodhya airport set for takeoff, Modi to open on Saturday

State-of-the-art Ayodhya airport set for takeoff, Modi to open on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The main road that leads from Sitapur Road side to the airport has been decked up with several posters carrying images of Prime Minister Modi, and a welcome message.

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Breaking a long tradition, the PMO has ensured that specific divisions in each ministry are allocated to junior ministers.

12 killed as minibus hits container on Sumruddhi Expressway

12 killed as minibus hits container on Sumruddhi Expressway

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

At least 12 people were killed and 23 others injured when a speeding mini-bus hit a container truck on Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in the early hours of Sunday, police said.

My arrest a pre-planned conspiracy by PMO, charges Mevani

My arrest a pre-planned conspiracy by PMO, charges Mevani

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Gujarat legislator Jignesh Mevani on Monday alleged that his arrest by the Assam police is a pre-planned conspiracy "designed" by the Prime Minister's Office to destroy him ahead of assembly elections in the state and termed it an act of "56-inch cowardice".

PMO sets up 10 panels to deal with post lockdown situation

PMO sets up 10 panels to deal with post lockdown situation

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The panel is expected to suggest various relief measures to put economy back on track as soon as possible, the sources said.

Modi to flag off world's longest Varanasi-Dibrugarh river cruise on Friday

Modi to flag off world's longest Varanasi-Dibrugarh river cruise on Friday

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi and sail around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, traversing across 27 river systems in the two countries, it said.

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.

PMO wanted Modi reference in my letter deleted: Sujatha Singh

PMO wanted Modi reference in my letter deleted: Sujatha Singh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

She made it clear that she would not delete the reference to the prime minister.

Rescued workers to be airlifted to AIIMS-Rishikesh on Wednesday

Rescued workers to be airlifted to AIIMS-Rishikesh on Wednesday

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The NDMA member further stated that the health conditions of the rescued workers will be monitored for the next 48 to 72 hours.

Modi's 2-day K'taka visit from Monday, to attend Yoga Day event in Mysore

Modi's 2-day K'taka visit from Monday, to attend Yoga Day event in Mysore

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The PMO said mass yoga demonstrations will be organised at 75 iconic locations across the country under the leadership of 75 Union ministers, with Modi attending the exercise at Mysore.

PMO defends Rajnath: Reports on home minister's son are lies

PMO defends Rajnath: Reports on home minister's son are lies

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday rubbished media reports about "alleged misconduct" of Home Minister Rajnath Singh's son Pankaj Singh, dubbing these as "plain lies, motivated and malicious attempt" to tarnish the image of the government.

PMO calls meeting tomorrow on India-Sri Lanka fishermen issue

PMO calls meeting tomorrow on India-Sri Lanka fishermen issue

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The Prime Minister's Office has convened a meeting tomorrow to explore a long-term solution to the contentious fishermen issue between India and Sri Lanka.

'Will take him at his words': US on Modi's latest appeal to Putin

'Will take him at his words': US on Modi's latest appeal to Putin

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

"We would take PM Modi at his words and welcome those comments when they took place. Other countries will make their own decision on engagement with Russia. We continue to coordinate with allies to mitigate impacts of war," said State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel during a press conference on Thursday.

'Electoral Bonds Biggest Scam In India'

'Electoral Bonds Biggest Scam In India'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'There is no scope for any doubt. This was a scheme designed to enrich the ruling party.'

Dialogue, diplomacy only way forward in Ukraine, Modi tells Putin

Dialogue, diplomacy only way forward in Ukraine, Modi tells Putin

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The phone conversation came days after it emerged that Modi will not be travelling to Russia for the annual India-Russia summit this year.

Aim for Indian space station by 2035, Indian on Moon by 2040: Modi

Aim for Indian space station by 2035, Indian on Moon by 2040: Modi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Modi gave these directions during a meeting to review the preparedness of the Gaganyaan mission and the first demonstration flight of the crew escape system test vehicle scheduled for October 21.

Ex-TRAI chairman Nripendra Mishra to be principal secretary in PMO

Ex-TRAI chairman Nripendra Mishra to be principal secretary in PMO

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Mishra, a 1967 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has served in various administrative field positions.

Modi flags off 5 Vande Bharat trains in poll-bound MP

Modi flags off 5 Vande Bharat trains in poll-bound MP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Jyotiraditya Scindia, among others, were present on the occasion.

IIM amendment bill proposing powers to Prez triggers autonomy debate

IIM amendment bill proposing powers to Prez triggers autonomy debate

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The bill to amend the IIM Act of 2017 was introduced in the Lok Sabha last Friday amid disruptions by opposition members over the Manipur violence issue.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

'Prajwal Revanna is completely trapped'

'Prajwal Revanna is completely trapped'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Pura phas gaya woh... barbad, satyanash ho gaya woh.' 'Usko ticket bhi diya, election bhi ladha woh; ganda video bhi bahar aa gaya; hamara izzat bhi nikal diya woh; abhi letter ke baare main pooch ke kya hota hai?'

Modi to unveil new Indian Navy ensign, put an end to colonial past

Modi to unveil new Indian Navy ensign, put an end to colonial past

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Prime Minister will commission INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi and during the event, he will also "unveil the new naval ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past," the PMO said in a statement.

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the opposition of playing 'negative politics' and said now the entire country is rooting for corruption, dynasty and appeasement to 'quit India'.

24 killed, over 40 injured as bus falls from bridge in MP

24 killed, over 40 injured as bus falls from bridge in MP

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The incident took place at 8.40 am. The bus fell from the bridge on a dry bed of the Borad river near Dongargaon village.

'Rajiv is not to be blamed, but Congress is to be blamed'

'Rajiv is not to be blamed, but Congress is to be blamed'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Mani Shankar Aiyar says the Congress party and not then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was responsible for unlocking the Babri Masjid gates and claimed that the "Bharatiya Janata Party-planted" Arun Nehru was behind it.