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CWG: What Chidambaram's letter to PMO says

CWG: What Chidambaram's letter to PMO says

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Expressing disappointment over the delay in the handing over of the Games Village for the Commonwealth Games to security agencies, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has informed the Prime Minister's Office in an internal mail that the Home Ministry will not take responsibility for any untoward incident during the event, according to sources.

IPL 2021: BCCI to let players decide on COVID-19 vaccination

IPL 2021: BCCI to let players decide on COVID-19 vaccination

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Only Indian players can get vaccinated here, the BCCI source said.

Supreme Court pulls up PMO over Cauvery issue

Supreme Court pulls up PMO over Cauvery issue

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Prime Minister's Office for the way it was dealing with the Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The Centre's lawyer told the court that he needed time to file a proper reply on this issue and the date for convening the Cauvery River Authority, headed by the prime minister, has not been fixed.

23 cops test Covid positive ahead of PM Modi's Gujarat visit

23 cops test Covid positive ahead of PM Modi's Gujarat visit

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

During coronavirus tests on security personnel a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit on Kevadiya in Gujarat, as many as 23 policemen were found infected with the disease, officials said on Friday.

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Summit and said "it is wonderful to see you again in person".

Second VVIP aircraft for Prez, PM arrives in Delhi

Second VVIP aircraft for Prez, PM arrives in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Air India One aircraft is exclusively for the President, Vice President and prime minister. The first of the two VVIP aircraft Air India One arrived in India earlier this month.

'The PMO resembles a mini public meeting'

'The PMO resembles a mini public meeting'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

When I worked in Mrs Indira Gandhi's Secretariat from 1966 to 1971, the entire officer component was less than ten. Today, the PMO seems to resemble a mini public meeting. When numbers increase, excellence suffers.

Mole in PMO: Jaswant snubbed again

Mole in PMO: Jaswant snubbed again

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

The letter is now said to have been written by Thomas W Graham, an academic working on non-proliferation matters who was active on issues pertaining to India.\n\n

Oppn demands arrest of Sharma, Jindal as more Islamic nations flay Prophet remark

Oppn demands arrest of Sharma, Jindal as more Islamic nations flay Prophet remark

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Congress hit out at the BJP, demanding the immediate arrest of those who have defamed India at the international level instead of enacting a "drama of action".

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Sumit Bhattacharya lists what the leaked WhatsApp conversations reveal about the man named Arnab Goswami, and a certain PDG.

Why Prashant Kishor Is Eyeing Bihar

Why Prashant Kishor Is Eyeing Bihar

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The JD-U, may be the BJP's partner for now. But it is a party at all only because of Nitish Kumar. The day Nitish Kumar exits, the JD-U will split into hundreds of pieces. Obviously, Prashant Kishor is setting himself up as the vessel that will collect all the pieces and put them together in some sort of political instrument, explains Aditi Phadnis.

PMO criticises 'Time' magazine report on Dr Singh

PMO criticises 'Time' magazine report on Dr Singh

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, V Narayanasamy on Tuesday rubbished Time magazine's description of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh as an "underachiever".

Advt goof-up: PMO apologises, orders probe

Advt goof-up: PMO apologises, orders probe

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Embarrassed by inclusion of former Pakistan Air Force chief's photograph in a government advertisement on Sunday along with Indian leaders and icons, the Prime Minister's Office apologised to the nation and ordered an inquiry into the lapse.

Coronavirus: PM Modi to address the nation today

Coronavirus: PM Modi to address the nation today

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

In another tweet, the PMO said Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Initial information from a reliable police source said that the two women killed in the blast were Chinese nationals and may have been the target of the blast.

PMO assures Bhatt of inquiry on 'leaks'

PMO assures Bhatt of inquiry on 'leaks'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's office has assured film-maker Mahesh Bhatt that the Home Ministry will inquire into the "leak" of information relating to his son having known David Headley, a US terror suspect arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for plotting strikes in India. An agitated Bhatt had written a letter to Singh on November 15 in which the film-maker said he felt a sense of "great betrayal" over the manner in which his son was handled by investigators.

Bharat Mata, Adi Shankara statues installed at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

Bharat Mata, Adi Shankara statues installed at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The mega corridor, whose foundation stone was laid by Modi on March 8, 2019, connects the main temple with Lalita Ghat via a corridor, and grand gateways and ornamental arches have been built in heritage architecture style in four directions, facing the ancient temple at its core.

10 dead, 13 rescued as landslide hits Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur

10 dead, 13 rescued as landslide hits Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The Army, National Disaster Response Force and local rescue teams have been called in for the rescue work, the Kinnaur deputy commissioner said.

Modi, Putin agree to set up '2+2 ministerial talks'

Modi, Putin agree to set up '2+2 ministerial talks'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked President Vladimir Putin for Russia's help and support in India's fight against Covid-19 as the two leaders agreed to establish a "2+2 ministerial dialogue" between foreign and defence ministers to add further momentum to the bilateral strategic partnership.

No off days, on duty all the time: That's PM Modi for you

No off days, on duty all the time: That's PM Modi for you

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Since taking office in 2014, the prime minister has been working tirelessly, a query through RTI reveals.

PMO cracks down on excess ministerial staff

PMO cracks down on excess ministerial staff

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

The Centre issued a clarification about the personal staff members of each Union Minister of state.The allies have begun to dilute the importance of the office of an MOS, by ushering in a huge personal staff, including that of their party workers.

PMO declines to disclose Ex-Sebi member's letters

PMO declines to disclose Ex-Sebi member's letters

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Replying to a PTI request for the letters under the Right to Information Act, the Prime Minister's Office cited a clause that bars disclosure of any information that 'would lead to unwarranted intrusion of the privacy of the individual'.

Operation Ganga: India begins evacuation from Ukraine

Operation Ganga: India begins evacuation from Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

At the same time, it is learnt that Indian officials in Ukraine are facing growing complexities to evacuate the Indians to the neighbouring countries with Russian forces closing in on Ukrainian capital Kyiv and targeting several other key cities by land and air.

Prashant Bhushan drags PMO, HM into CD drama

Prashant Bhushan drags PMO, HM into CD drama

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

His remarks came following a RTI reply that the forensic examination by Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh shows that the CD was "doctored", contradicting findings of two other such tests.

PMO puts on hold policy to push domestic manufacturing

PMO puts on hold policy to push domestic manufacturing

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The government on Friday put on hold the preferential market access (PMA) policy that provided for sourcing of sensitive telecom and electronic equipments and technology from domestic manufacturers over security concerns.

Records related to affidavit in Vadra case confidential: PMO

Records related to affidavit in Vadra case confidential: PMO

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The Prime Minister's Office has refused to part with records related to its affidavit filed in Allahabad high court in response to a writ petition seeking probe into allegations made against Robert Vadra on controversial land deals, saying these are "confidential".

CAG drags PMO in CWG mess; faults Dikshit

CAG drags PMO in CWG mess; faults Dikshit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

The Comptroller and Auditor General on Friday dragged the Prime Minister's Office in the Commonwealth Games mess by saying that Suresh Kalmadi, who is jail for alleged irregularities, was appointed as Organising Committee chief at its behest in 2004 despite "serious objections" from within government.

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, 5 cr houses got water connection: Modi

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, 5 cr houses got water connection: Modi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Speaking after interacting with gram panchayats and pani samitis/village water and sanitation committees (VWSC) on the Jal Jeevan Mission, Modi said the mission is not just about bringing water to people but it is also a decentralisation movement that is village and women-driven.

Govt to raise legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21

Govt to raise legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Experts, however, have raised concern over the decision, saying the move is akin to treating symptoms instead of the underlying causes.

Wipro moves PMO over tax demand

Wipro moves PMO over tax demand

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The bus came under fire from terrorists in Zewan in Pantha Chowk area this evening, police officials said.

2G scam: BJP demands SIT probe against PMO

2G scam: BJP demands SIT probe against PMO

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

In wake of former Telecom Minister A Raja's accusation that Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was in the loop in the policy decisions taken by his ministry, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded the appointment of a Special Investigation Team to investigate all the charges levelled against the Prime Minister's Office in connection with the 2G spectrum scam.

No contact with PMO or Akalis, says Chatwal

No contact with PMO or Akalis, says Chatwal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

"During that time -- June, July and August of 2008 -- I was never in India. I was only here (in the US). I had no communication with the Prime Minister's Office or with anybody including the Akali Dal. It (the WikiLeaks allegation) was the biggest surprise to me," Padma Bhushan awardee Sant Chatwal said

Virat, Anushka invite PM for wedding reception?

Virat, Anushka invite PM for wedding reception?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The Prime Minister's Office tweeted a picture of the two with Modi. The two handed over to the Prime Minister what appeared to be an invite.

PMO steps in to untangle CAS

PMO steps in to untangle CAS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

The Prime Minister's Office is understood to have called the broadcasters on Wednesday and discussed the issue.

Modi meets 7 Covid vaccine manufacturers

Modi meets 7 Covid vaccine manufacturers

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

The prime minister was happy that the assurance given by the Serum Institute that it will make India self-sufficient in vaccines at the lowest possible price in the world was fulfilled.

PMO and RSS will run Assam if BJP comes to power: Rahul

PMO and RSS will run Assam if BJP comes to power: Rahul

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Asking voters in Assam to reject the Bharatiya Janata Party in the assembly polls, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that if it came to power, the state will be run from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters in Nagpur or the Prime Minister's Office.

'Didn't know you could play badminton without a spine': Saina Nehwal slammed

'Didn't know you could play badminton without a spine': Saina Nehwal slammed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Badminton player Saina Nehwal was 'cancelled' on Twitter for praising PM Modi's speech.

Johnson cancels R-Day visit due to Covid crisis in UK

Johnson cancels R-Day visit due to Covid crisis in UK

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Johnson has indicated that his India visit would take place during the first half of this year and before the G7 summit presided over by the United Kingdom, planned for later this year.