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Congress accuses Modi of insulting Tagore, 1937 CWC over Vande Mataram row

Congress accuses Modi of insulting Tagore, 1937 CWC over Vande Mataram row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The Congress party has intensified its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Vande Mataram controversy, alleging that he has insulted the Congress Working Committee of 1937 and Rabindranath Tagore. The party demands Modi address current issues instead of historical debates.

India to buy UK's multirole missiles in $468 mn deal to boost airpower

India to buy UK's multirole missiles in $468 mn deal to boost airpower

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India and the UK have announced a series of defence cooperation initiatives, including a USD 468 million deal for the supply of lightweight multirole missile systems to enhance India's air defence capabilities.

India, Canada join hands to tackle terrorism, transnational crimes

India, Canada join hands to tackle terrorism, transnational crimes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

India and Canada have agreed to adopt a collaborative approach towards a new chapter in bilateral ties, including working closely to combat terrorism and transnational crimes, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

PIX: What Modi offered at Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple

PIX: What Modi offered at Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Amid chants of Vedic and Saivite Thirumurai, PM Modi prayed at the temple and brought a kalasam (metal pot) with traditional decorations which is believed to contain water from River Ganga regarded as sacred.

Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten Common Central Secretariat buildings, aiming to consolidate ministries for improved efficiency. The building will house several key ministries, relocating them from older, outdated structures.

'BJP High Command Will Decide NDA Chief Minister'

'BJP High Command Will Decide NDA Chief Minister'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

'The name will be declared at the right time.'

Putin briefs Modi on Alaska talks with Trump on Ukraine war

Putin briefs Modi on Alaska talks with Trump on Ukraine war

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his summit talks with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine.

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces -- fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air Force and bravery of the Army -- forced Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor in no time.

Bihar polls: BJP, JD-U to contest 101 seats each; Paswan gets 29

Bihar polls: BJP, JD-U to contest 101 seats each; Paswan gets 29

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The BJP and JD(U) will each contest on 101 seats in the Bihar assembly elections, while the LJP will field candidates on 29 seats. Other NDA partners will contest on fewer seats.

Nehru prevented Sardar Patel from integrating Kashmir: Modi

Nehru prevented Sardar Patel from integrating Kashmir: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on country's first premier Jawaharlal Nehru, claiming he prevented Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel from fully integrating Kashmir into the Indian Union.

Diwali returns to Maoist-hit regions after decades of unrest: Modi

Diwali returns to Maoist-hit regions after decades of unrest: Modi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted his commitment to eradicating Maoist terror from India, criticizing the previous Congress regime for allegedly supporting 'urban Naxals' and ignoring the violence they perpetrated. He highlighted the significant reduction in Maoist-affected districts and the surrender of numerous Naxalites as evidence of his government's success in combating the issue.

Modi, Xi to meet today in Tianjin after 10 months

Modi, Xi to meet today in Tianjin after 10 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Tianjin on Sunday, their first in about 10 months, for wide-ranging talks aimed at improving relations.

Twist and bend: Modi performs yoga from Vizag beach

Twist and bend: Modi performs yoga from Vizag beach

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Modi led the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations from RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.'

'He Never Made Us Feel He Was The PM'

'He Never Made Us Feel He Was The PM'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'Sometimes I wonder whether the meeting really happened. Everything seems like a dream from which I do not want to wake up.'

SCO condemns Pahalgam attack, echoes India on terrorism

SCO condemns Pahalgam attack, echoes India on terrorism

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and concurred with India's position that 'double standards' in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable.

PMO Monitoring Red Sea Crisis

PMO Monitoring Red Sea Crisis

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Any government support or incentive to help exporters deal with high freight and insurance costs is unlikely.

Modi's Visit: 'Manipuris Are Disappointed'

Modi's Visit: 'Manipuris Are Disappointed'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'No one anticipated magical solutions or miraculous interventions.' 'However, people across the entire spectrum -- whether residing in the valley or the hills -- expected the prime minister to dedicate at least five to ten minutes to genuinely listening to the voice of the people.'

Will Xi join Modi in tackling cross-border terrorism?

Will Xi join Modi in tackling cross-border terrorism?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns about cross-border terrorism with Chinese President Xi Jinping, advocating for India-China cooperation to combat the threat. The discussion occurred during the SCO Summit amidst efforts to rebuild bilateral relations after a border standoff.

Pak brought to its knees 'in the blink of an eye': Modi

Pak brought to its knees 'in the blink of an eye': Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, praising Indian soldiers and promoting the use of 'Swadeshi' goods. He also launched health and nutrition campaigns aimed at women and children.

Defeat RJD and allies, Modi appeals to Bihar's women

Defeat RJD and allies, Modi appeals to Bihar's women

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp critique of the RJD, emphasizing the hardships faced by women in Bihar under its governance. He highlighted the current government's initiatives for women's empowerment and urged them to prevent the RJD's return to power.

Trump meets Sharif, Munir for 1 hour; no press allowed

Trump meets Sharif, Munir for 1 hour; no press allowed

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House to discuss bilateral ties. This was the first formal bilateral interaction between Trump and Sharif.

Modi returns after Japan, China trip; calls SCO summit 'productive'

Modi returns after Japan, China trip; calls SCO summit 'productive'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Describing the visit as "productive" in a post on X, the PM said he emphasised India's position on key global issues during his engagements.

Mahindra Probes Staffer For Issuing Rape Threat

Mahindra Probes Staffer For Issuing Rape Threat

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The Mahindra group has launched an internal investigation into the allegations against one of its employees for issuing rape threats to Sulata Deo, the Biju Janata Dal MP, in a Facebook post.

Senior PMO Official Resigns

Senior PMO Official Resigns

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Amarjeet Sinha, a senior bureaucrat in the prime minister's office, has resigned from his post, sources said on Monday.

Vaishnaw presents first made-in-India chip to Modi at Semicon 2025

Vaishnaw presents first made-in-India chip to Modi at Semicon 2025

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Modi inaugurated the Semicon India 2025 in Delhi, in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada.

'Simplicity, Vision, Love For Nation. That Is Modi'

'Simplicity, Vision, Love For Nation. That Is Modi'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'With tears in his eyes, he told me in Gujarati, "What have they done to this country? It has so much potential." That feeling for the country -- it was striking.'

Setback for India? US revokes sanctions waiver for Chabahar port

Setback for India? US revokes sanctions waiver for Chabahar port

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India has said it will take all steps to protect its national interests and ensure comprehensive national security in all domains after Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a strategic defence pact.

3-hour pit stop is not compassion: Cong targets Modi on Manipur visit

3-hour pit stop is not compassion: Cong targets Modi on Manipur visit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

'Your last visit to Manipur? January 2022 for elections! Your 'Double Engine' has bulldozed the innocent lives of Manipur. You and Home Minister Amit Shah's gross incompetence and complicity in betraying all communities was shielded from scrutiny, by imposing President's Rule in the state. Violence still continues'

'We Won't Leave The NDA'

'We Won't Leave The NDA'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'We share and support the ideology of the NDA and will not work against the NDA.'

With eye on Beijing, India and Japan boost defence ties

With eye on Beijing, India and Japan boost defence ties

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

India and Japan have unveiled a comprehensive framework to boost their defence cooperation in response to security challenges, particularly concerning China's increasing military presence in the East and South China Seas.

'Trump Is A Businessman, He'll Get A Deal Done'

'Trump Is A Businessman, He'll Get A Deal Done'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'You can't have a one-sided deal. If you have a lopsided deal then it won't be sustainable.'

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Gehlot said he was welcoming Modi to Rajasthan through his tweet as he would not be able to do so through his speech.

10 women pilgrims killed, 30 hurt after bus falls into gorge in Pune

10 women pilgrims killed, 30 hurt after bus falls into gorge in Pune

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Ten women died and 30 others were injured after a pick-up van carrying them to a temple fell into a gorge in Pune district. The accident occurred due to the vehicle's failure to climb an incline, possibly due to overloading. PM Modi and CM Fadnavis announced compensation for the victims' families.

Maldives, India have unbreakable bond: Muizzu

Maldives, India have unbreakable bond: Muizzu

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Describing the Indian Ocean as a living testament to long-standing ties between the Maldives and India, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has said that the two nations have forged a resilient and unbreakable bond that extends far beyond diplomacy.

Dependence India's biggest rival, solution is...: Modi amid H-1B fee hike

Dependence India's biggest rival, solution is...: Modi amid H-1B fee hike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Speaking at the 'Samudra se Samruddhi' event, where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth Rs 34,200 crore, Modi said all the problems of India have only one solution, and that is self-reliance.

'India-China Won't Go Back To What It Was'

'India-China Won't Go Back To What It Was'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'What's currently underway is not a 'reset'.' 'What needs to be arrived at is a new balance.'

India, China reach new understandings on border management

India, China reach new understandings on border management

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

India and China have reached new common understandings agreeing to conduct normalised management and control of the boundary during Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Delhi, Beijing said.

Cong sided with anti-nationals during Operation Sindoor: Modi

Cong sided with anti-nationals during Operation Sindoor: Modi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of supporting terrorists groomed by Pakistan and protecting infiltrators during a rally in Assam. He also highlighted development projects undertaken by the BJP government in the state.

Cockpit Voice Recorder found 4 days after AI plane crash

Cockpit Voice Recorder found 4 days after AI plane crash

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

With the finding of both black boxes of the plane, it would be easy for investigators to ascertain the cause of the crash.