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Vajpayee admitted to AIIMS with urinary tract infection

Vajpayee admitted to AIIMS with urinary tract infection

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

A host of leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch at the hospital.

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince meets Modi

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince meets Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was on Thursday accorded a ceremonial welcome in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Pawar meets Modi as Maha govt formation gathers momentum

Pawar meets Modi as Maha govt formation gathers momentum

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The meeting is significant as PM Modi heaped heavy praise for the NCP during a debate on Monday to mark the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha was viewed with interest.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to be chief guest on Republic Day 2017

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to be chief guest on Republic Day 2017

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

This was announced by External Affairs Spokesman Vikas Swarup in New Delhi on Sunday.

Excitement in Modi's village over his first visit as PM

Excitement in Modi's village over his first visit as PM

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Ahead of the prime minister's visit, the administration is busy working on roads and ensuring cleanliness. Fire engines have also been deployed inside the railway station for cleaning of trees on its premises.

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

On Saturday, Ghosh took to Twitter and wrote that the Gangs of Wasseypur director was sexually inappropriate towards her. The 30-year-old actor tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in her tweet, requesting him to take action against Kashyap.

Patel's inspiration behind abrogation of Art 370: PM

Patel's inspiration behind abrogation of Art 370: PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

When the prime minister was offering floral tributes to Patel, flower petals were also showered on the world's tallest statue by an Indian Air Force helicopter.

Coronavirus: Indians on board ship quarantined in Japan seek help

Coronavirus: Indians on board ship quarantined in Japan seek help

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Cruise ship Diamond Princess, carrying 3,711 people, arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger who de-boarded last month in Hong Kong was found to be the carrier of the novel virus on the ship. Around 60 people tested positive of the virus on Monday, taking the total number of those infected on the ship to 130.

PM Modi's special message for Gambhir

PM Modi's special message for Gambhir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded recently-retired cricketer Gautam Gambhir for his contribution to the sport as well for his efforts to bring 'positive difference in the lives of the lesser privileged'.

Modi meets Matuas in Bangladesh, influential voters in Bengal

Modi meets Matuas in Bangladesh, influential voters in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at a Matua temple in Bangladesh's Orakandi, the birthplace of Hindu mystic figure and Matua community's spiritual guru Harichand Thakur.

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Apart from Aboh's son, the deceased included some other family members of the MLA.

Twitter CEO accused of 'hate-mongering' after holding 'anti-Brahmin' poster

Twitter CEO accused of 'hate-mongering' after holding 'anti-Brahmin' poster

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Twitter said it is a platform where "marginalised voices can be seen and heard, but we also have a public commitment to being apolitical. We realise that this photo may not accurately represent that commitment".

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Lee Kuan Yew told me he used to look to India, especially the writings of Nehru and Sardar Panikkar, for guidance on governance.' 'It's ironic that India should have so much to learn of the spirit of democracy from his son,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Assam and Mizoram, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Zoramthanga respectively, and urged them to ensure peace along the disputed border and find an amicable settlement.

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Shiv Sena chief said an atmosphere is being created in the country that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is 'dangerous' for Muslims, but added that the exercise will not be carried out in Maharashtra.

'Salute the #IndianAirforce. BRAVO INDIA!'

'Salute the #IndianAirforce. BRAVO INDIA!'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Bollywood hails India's air strikes against Jaish e Mohammad terror camps in Pakistan.

Photos: Life in a Metro with PM Modi

Photos: Life in a Metro with PM Modi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

PM Modi can be quite a chatty co-passenger. Here's proof

Modi plays flute, narrates story of Lord Krishna at Japanese school

Modi plays flute, narrates story of Lord Krishna at Japanese school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited an elementary school in Tokyo and mingled with the students, narrating them the story of Lord Krishna.

Jaya Bachchan bats for Bollywood in RS; toasted for her speech

Jaya Bachchan bats for Bollywood in RS; toasted for her speech

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Though Bachchan did not take any names, her remarks come a day after BJP's Lok Sabha MP and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan said there was problem of drug addiction in the film industry and also actor Kangana Ranaut's recent remarks calling Bollywood a 'gutter'.

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

On Day 2 of Modi's Israel visit it was all about the hugs!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Modi signed seven deals, including pacts on agriculture and water management with his friend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu. Here's are the highlights of Modi's second day in Israel.

India's my second home, Aung San Suu Kyi tells PM Modi

India's my second home, Aung San Suu Kyi tells PM Modi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a meeting with Nobel laureate and Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in his first interaction with the pro-democracy icon.

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The three-day conference of the directors general of police of all states was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Friday by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

MoD spokesperson sent on leave after tweet on military veterans sparks outrage

MoD spokesperson sent on leave after tweet on military veterans sparks outrage

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Several military veterans said that the "insulting" tweet reflected what civilian officials in the ministry of defence thought about the military.

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Three more positive cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in India.

Rahul and co. meet PM with a bagful of farmers' woes

Rahul and co. meet PM with a bagful of farmers' woes

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

During the meeting, which came in the backdrop of Gandhi's fierce attack on the Prime Minister over demonetisation, top Congress leaders presented a memorandum to Modi on demands of farmers including loan waiver, reducing power bills to half and remunerative MSP for farm produce.

Jadhav case: 'Justice prevails, major victory for India'

Jadhav case: 'Justice prevails, major victory for India'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

On Thursday, in a big win for India, the International Court of Justice stayed the execution of Kulbhushan Jadhav. The ICJ instructed Pakistan to take all "necessary measures at its disposal" to ensure that Jadhav was not executed pending a final decision by it. Following the order, reactions poured in from all over celebrating the big win.

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Yes, India needs desperate measures to kick-start growth. But selling off its lungs to the highest bidder to hack away cannot be the way out, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

Prez, Veep, PM, other leaders condole Vizag deaths

Prez, Veep, PM, other leaders condole Vizag deaths

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation, and assured all possible assistance to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. The prime minister also chaired a meeting of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to assess the situation.

In veshti, Modi strikes a chord with Xi at Mahabalipuram

In veshti, Modi strikes a chord with Xi at Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Xi and Modi are scheduled to hold informal summit talks on Friday evening and on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Bonjour Mr President! Hollande's India visit

PHOTOS: Bonjour Mr President! Hollande's India visit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Here are some best moments from Hollande's visit.

Chidambaram: EC has 'authorised PM' to announce Guj poll dates

Chidambaram: EC has 'authorised PM' to announce Guj poll dates

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani hit out at Chidambaram saying the Congress is 'scared' of the polls in the state.

PHOTOS: PM Modi gives Rio-bound athletes a special send-off

PHOTOS: PM Modi gives Rio-bound athletes a special send-off

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, met the Indian athletes who will represent the country at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and wished them luck.

Modi makes a special request to Sachin, Shah Rukh

Modi makes a special request to Sachin, Shah Rukh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to politicians and prominent personalties from other fields to work towards registration of youths as voters.

Will help reduce burden on judiciary: PM

Will help reduce burden on judiciary: PM

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The PM lauded the steps being taken by the CJI to make use of technology in simplifying the working in the courts and bring about qualitative change.

PM inaugurates India's longest road tunnel

PM inaugurates India's longest road tunnel

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The tunnel, bypassing snow-bound upper reaches, will reduce the journey time by two hours and provide a safe, all-weather route to commuters travelling from Jammu and Udhampur to Ramban, Banihal and Srinagar.

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The summit is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Doklam standoff last year among other contentious issues.

Modi in Reliance Jio ad. Here's how Twitterati reacted

Modi in Reliance Jio ad. Here's how Twitterati reacted

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The advertisement with the PM's face has not amused social media. In fact, it wondered if the usage of the image was even legal.

India, UAE ink 14 pacts; no word on $75 bn investment

India, UAE ink 14 pacts; no word on $75 bn investment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Terming his discussions as 'fruitful and productive', Modi said the discussions were wide ranging, covering the entire spectrum of the bilateral engagement.

Modi calls Badal India's Mandela. Twitter can't stop laughing

Modi calls Badal India's Mandela. Twitter can't stop laughing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Social media was abuzz with posts ridiculing the PM's comment. The hashtag # #YoBadalSoMandela also began to trend on Twitter.

UPA didn't allow me to rebuild Kedarnath as Gujarat CM: Modi

UPA didn't allow me to rebuild Kedarnath as Gujarat CM: Modi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

As chief minister of Gujarat, he said he had offered to take the responsibility of reconstructing areas surrounding the temple when the tragedy had struck in 2013, killing thousands of people.