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Modi reviews preparedness to tackle cyclone Yaas

Modi reviews preparedness to tackle cyclone Yaas

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Modi called for timely evacuation of those involved in off-shore activities.

Bharat Jodo Yatra is no one's Man ki Baat: Jairam Ramesh

Bharat Jodo Yatra is no one's Man ki Baat: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Reiterating the need for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', Congress MP and party general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said there's lurking danger of breaking 'Bharat' due to the discriminative policies of the Modi government and therefore there is a need of Bharat Jodo led by Rahul Gandhi.

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid growing concerns over the spurt in COVID-19 cases in China and some other countries, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the focus is to ensure that no unknown variant of the virus enters India and at the same time there is no impediment to travelling.

Modi treated Parliament inauguration like his coronation: Opposition

Modi treated Parliament inauguration like his coronation: Opposition

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The opposition leaders also accused the government of violating Constitutional norms by not inviting President Droupadi Murmu to the event.

9 killed, 29 hurt as SUV rams into bus in Gujarat's Navsari

9 killed, 29 hurt as SUV rams into bus in Gujarat's Navsari

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The accident occurred near Vesma village around 3.20 am when the bus was going towards Valsad, while the SUV was coming from the opposite direction, Navsari Superintendent of Police (SP) Rushikesh Upadhyay said.

10 dead as bus collides with truck in Maharashtra's Nashik

10 dead as bus collides with truck in Maharashtra's Nashik

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Many of the 45 passengers of the private tourist bus were employees of a company located in Ambernath in Thane district who were heading for the temple town of Shirdi in Ahmednagar district, officials said.

Cyclone Jawad: Ensure safe evacuation of people, Modi tells officials

Cyclone Jawad: Ensure safe evacuation of people, Modi tells officials

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the preparedness to deal with the situation arising out of the likely formation of Cyclone Jawad that is expected to hit the North Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast and directed officials to take every possible measure to ensure that people are safely evacuated.

Modi dials Putin, reiterates India's position on Ukraine

Modi dials Putin, reiterates India's position on Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday during which he reiterated India's long-standing position on the Ukraine situation, favouring dialogue and diplomacy.

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

Rediff.com19 May 2023

India's climate change goals are turning combustible. On the one hand, a protracted dispute between the government and manufacturers over subsidies threatens to slow the pace of electric vehicle (EV) sales. On the other hand, repeated assertions by different arms of the government over banning sales of new fossil fuel-fired vehicles have queered the pitch for energy investments. Before we address the issue of the recommended diesel vehicle ban in the recent report on energy transition, issued months before the next round of global climate talks begin in Dubai in November, let's look at what's at stake.

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Delegates of all G20 countries, barring China, arrived in Srinagar on Monday for the third working group meeting on tourism -- a much-anticipated event for which authorities have made extensive security arrangements and spruced up the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

NITI Aayog's Dynamic New CEO

NITI Aayog's Dynamic New CEO

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Go-getter, ambitious, dynamic, workaholic are some of the adjectives that officials who worked closely with B V R Subrahmanyam use to describe him.

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Gianiji had crafted his moves with the meticulous planning of a chess grandmaster. He did not know whether a checkmate was feasible, as his time was running out, but he wanted Rajiv Gandhi to smell the fear of loss. A fascinating excerpt from K C Singh's The Indian President: An Insider's Account of the Zail Singh Years.

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'The problem is that all this reconstruction work is being monitored by the prime minister himself with inputs being provided directly by the PMO so nobody in the state government dare contradict them even if their suggestions are totally contrary to what the ecology of this region requires.'

Have enough proof against Kanhaiya: Delhi top cop briefs PMO on JNU row

Have enough proof against Kanhaiya: Delhi top cop briefs PMO on JNU row

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi on Wednesday asserted there was "adequate evidence" against him.

Centre sets up experts' team from 7 organisations to study on Joshimath

Centre sets up experts' team from 7 organisations to study on Joshimath

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The decision was taken in a high-level review meeting chaired by principal secretary to prime minister PK Mishra.

PM reviews vaccination drive; insists on reducing wastage

PM reviews vaccination drive; insists on reducing wastage

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The government is helping vaccine manufacturers get more production units, financing and supply of raw materials, the Prime Minister's Officer said on Friday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of the country's COVID-19 vaccination drive.

Pak PM expresses desire for peaceful ties with India

Pak PM expresses desire for peaceful ties with India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his desire for peaceful relations with India based on the principles of 'equity, justice and mutual respect' and the resolution of the Kashmir issue, according to a media report on Friday.

Budget 2023 likely to steer clear of populist measures

Budget 2023 likely to steer clear of populist measures

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Ahead of the 2023-24 Union Budget, the thinking at the top level of the central government is clear: Gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6-6.5 per cent is a comfortable enough target for FY24 and the focus should be on fiscal consolidation to ensure that the sovereign cost of borrowing does not become prohibitively expensive in a high-interest rate environment, according to people in the know. Those aware of deliberations between the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Ministry of Finance said while the Budget would look to strike a balance between infrastructure investment and welfare schemes, it is unlikely to be populist, though it will be the last full-year Budget before the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Incidentally, 6-6.5 per cent GDP growth is what the upcoming 2022-23 Economic Survey is expected to project for FY24.

PM Cares not govt fund, 3rd party info can't be revealed, Centre tells HC

PM Cares not govt fund, 3rd party info can't be revealed, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The affidavit was filed in response to a petition seeking a direction to declare the PM CARES Fund a 'State' under the Constitution to ensure transparency in its functioning.

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Parliament's Budget session has been a washout since the beginning of its second part on March 13, with the BJP demanding an apology from Gandhi.

Modi's concerns on nuclear arms impacted Russia amid Ukraine war: CIA chief

Modi's concerns on nuclear arms impacted Russia amid Ukraine war: CIA chief

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Notably, India has been calling for dialogue and diplomacy since the war began between Russia and Ukraine.

Modi's aide, ex-IAS officer AK Sharma makes it to UP ministry

Modi's aide, ex-IAS officer AK Sharma makes it to UP ministry

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Considered a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Arvind Kumar Sharma kicked off his political innings after taking voluntary retirement from the Indian Administrative Service and became a member of the UP legislative council.

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Army chief visits LoC. VP meets his successor. PM meets baddy legend. Kapil Dev breaks another record. CWG Champs come home...It's all about People, folks!

PIX: Modi's camaraderie with G20 leaders

PIX: Modi's camaraderie with G20 leaders

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, exchanging pleasantries and showcasing a spirit of camaraderie.

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

When Narasimha Rao Agreed To A JPC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

There is, between Rao's tenure as PM and the current Modi regime, a powerful resonance of how transition can be managed. Rao's tenure saw many scams -- one where he was supposedly approached by Harshad Mehta with a bribe for making the securities scam go away. The Opposition insisted on a JPC. Despite knowing a JPC report would undermine him politically, Rao agreed to one, saying he had 'nothing to hide'.

Need to stay alert to Covid threat, vaccination only shield, Modi tells CMs

Need to stay alert to Covid threat, vaccination only shield, Modi tells CMs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the challenge of the Covid pandemic is not fully over yet, with the increase in coronavirus cases in the last two weeks manifesting the need to stay alert, and underlined that vaccination remains the biggest protective shield against the virus.

PM to launch several projects in poll-bound Assam, Bengal on Monday

PM to launch several projects in poll-bound Assam, Bengal on Monday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the poll-bound states of Assam and West Bengal on Monday to launch and lay the foundation stones of several projects.

In 'mission mode', Modi orders 10 lakh govt recruitments in 1.5 years

In 'mission mode', Modi orders 10 lakh govt recruitments in 1.5 years

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The direction from Modi came following a review of the status of human resources in all government departments and ministries.

PHOTOS: Modi unveils 108-ft statue of Lord Hanuman

PHOTOS: Modi unveils 108-ft statue of Lord Hanuman

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

The statue is the second of the four statues being built in the four directions across the country.

Modi reaches Denmark, holds talks with Danish PM

Modi reaches Denmark, holds talks with Danish PM

Rediff.com3 May 2022

As a special gesture, Frederiksen received Modi at the airport. He arrived in Copenhagen from Germany.

Modi accepts on the spot Kishida's invite to visit Japan

Modi accepts on the spot Kishida's invite to visit Japan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The India-Japan global partnership is based on shared democratic values and respect for the rule of law and promotes peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after holding wide-ranging talks with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.

Localised containment strategies need of hour: PM at review meet

Localised containment strategies need of hour: PM at review meet

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Earlier on Wednesday, the prime minister also chaired a meeting to review the availability and supply of oxygen and medicines in the wake of the surge of COVID-19 cases in the country.

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

In our mystery the watchdog agencies are silent, but it is the market that has barked and has not stopped barking. Till such time as it continues to do so, this headache will not go away, notes Aakar Patel.

PM reviews state-wise Covid situation, Phase 3 vaccination progress

PM reviews state-wise Covid situation, Phase 3 vaccination progress

Rediff.com6 May 2021

During the review, the prime minister also stressed the need to sensitise states so that the speed of vaccination against COVID-19 doesn't come down and was briefed that around 31 per cent of the eligible population over the age of 45 has been given at least one dose, according to a statement issued by the Prima Minister's Office.

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The BJP at 43 is a work in progress, with total ideological continuity and much substantive change in political method and style, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Modi noted that India has always stood for peaceful resolution of issues and direct dialogue between the two parties.

'With reshuffle, there is an acceptance of some failures'

'With reshuffle, there is an acceptance of some failures'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'Visibly there is a posturing that everything is fine. That creates a bit of a problem.'

In phone call to Ukraine president, Modi emphasises on N-safety

In phone call to Ukraine president, Modi emphasises on N-safety

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday and asserted that there can be no military solution to the Ukraine conflict, while also underlining that endangerment of nuclear facilities could have catastrophic consequences.

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

16 soldiers dead as their truck falls into gorge in Sikkim

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'In a tragic road accident, involving an Army truck on December 23 at Zema in North Sikkim, 16 bravehearts of the Indian Army have lost their lives,' the Army said in the statement.

Delhi police has over 100 questions for Jacqueline Fernandez

Delhi police has over 100 questions for Jacqueline Fernandez

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Delhi police has prepared a list of 100 odd questions that actor Jacqueline Fernandez has been asked to answer in the alleged Rs 200 crore scam.