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Congress daily takes potshots at Tharoor for praising Modi

Congress daily takes potshots at Tharoor for praising Modi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

A day after Congress leaders in Kerala warned Shashi Tharoor to stop praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi or face disciplinary action, the party organ attacked the former minister on Tuesday, throwing doubts on his loyalty to the organisation.

Mandolin maestro U Srinivas passes away at 45

Mandolin maestro U Srinivas passes away at 45

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

World renowned Carnatic musician and a legendary Mandolin player U Srinivas passed into the ages early Friday morning at a private hospital in Chennai owing to complications related to a liver transplant. He was only 45 years old.

How Sajjan Jindal 'reshaped' banking code through tweets!

How Sajjan Jindal 'reshaped' banking code through tweets!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

If tweets can do so much, why do we need an independent regulator and multiple committees discuss and recommend policy?

PM makes stopover in Berlin on way to BRICS Summit in Brazil

PM makes stopover in Berlin on way to BRICS Summit in Brazil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Berlin for an overnight stopover on his way to Brazil for the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit meeting that will address regional crises and security threats to restore a climate of peace while advancing global economic stability.

PM's claim of electrifying Nagla Fatela may not be correct

PM's claim of electrifying Nagla Fatela may not be correct

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Did Prime Minister Narendra Modi have his facts wrong when he claimed during his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort that Nagla Fatela, a tiny village in Uttar Pradesh, had finally been electrified, seven decades after independence?

Top 10 world leaders who reap the power of hashtag

Top 10 world leaders who reap the power of hashtag

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

According to Twiplomacy, a study conducted by global public relations and communications firm Burson-Marsteller, United States Barack Obama is the most followed leader on the microblogging site, followed by Pope Francis, Narendra Modi, and Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the White House.

Nation pays homage to Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh

Nation pays homage to Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The national flag will fly half-mast on the day of the funeral in Delhi.

PM Modi cautions international community on growing 'arc of violence'

PM Modi cautions international community on growing 'arc of violence'

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Speaking as the chief guest at the International Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo, the prime minister said that the themes of social justice and sustainable world peace, chosen for the Vesak day, resonate deeply with Buddha's teachings.

I am being targeted as I am an outsider: Tharoor

I am being targeted as I am an outsider: Tharoor

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said he is being targeted by people within his party because he is an outsider and decried criticism of his response to Narendra Modi's call to support the clean India campaign.

How India reacted to army's Uri response

How India reacted to army's Uri response

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

What political leaders and twitterati had to say about India's response to the Uri attack.

Sidhu's TV trouble: Amarinder says may change portfolio

Sidhu's TV trouble: Amarinder says may change portfolio

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Sidhu asserted that he will continue to appear on The Kapil Sharma Show.

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.

59 government U-turns on demonetisation

59 government U-turns on demonetisation

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The finance ministry and the RBI have performed many somersaults in these last 42 days.

It's been an early Diwali for people: PM on new GST rules

It's been an early Diwali for people: PM on new GST rules

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Modi laid the foundation stone of a four-lane cable-stayed bridge between Okha and Beyt Dwarka.

Naidu drums up support for anti-BJP front, meets several Oppn leaders

Naidu drums up support for anti-BJP front, meets several Oppn leaders

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Naidu, a former BJP ally, said he will meet non-BJP political leader and convince them about the need to fight collectively against the BJP.

Why did Modi follow this man?

Why did Modi follow this man?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Akash Jain's tweet about his sister's wedding card, which features the Swachh Bharat logo, was retweeted by the Prime Minister, catapulting Jain to instant fame. And the excitement hasn't quite worn off yet.

'I for I, India for Israel', says Modi after meeting Rivlin

'I for I, India for Israel', says Modi after meeting Rivlin

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

On second day of his visit, Modi will also meet Moshe Holtzberg, the Israeli child who as a toddler survived the 26/11 attack.

PM Modi plays real life hero for this Nepalese family

PM Modi plays real life hero for this Nepalese family

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

In a special humanitarian gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday personally handed over a Nepalese youth to his parents having nurtured him for 16 years.

Delay in $75bn investment fund due to India, says UAE

Delay in $75bn investment fund due to India, says UAE

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

"There has been one meeting (on this). It is a matter of setting up the governance structures. Now ball is in the court of the Indian side to finalise the governance of the setting up of the fund. We are ready for it," the UAE ambassador Dr Ahmed Al Banna said.

Naidu elected India's 13th Vice President with 516 votes

Naidu elected India's 13th Vice President with 516 votes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Gopalkrishna Gandhi could only manage 244 votes.

Over 93% for demonetisation, PM Modi's app survey reveals

Over 93% for demonetisation, PM Modi's app survey reveals

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Of the over five lakh responses, only two per cent rated demonetisation as a 'very poor' move by the government.

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Modi will host dinner for Abe at a hotel in the old city area.

LG vs CM in Puducherry; Bedi cancels Narayanasamy's order

LG vs CM in Puducherry; Bedi cancels Narayanasamy's order

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

In an escalation of differences between Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi and the ruling Congress party, the former on Thursday declared as "null and void" the circular issued by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy banning the use of social media for official communication.

Why Manmohan Singh has turned his back on reforms

Why Manmohan Singh has turned his back on reforms

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'If anyone is able to understand the importance of Modi's endeavours to revive the economy -- even against opposition from sections of his own saffron brotherhood -- it is the former prime minister,' says Amulya Ganguli.

TDP MP behind no-trust vote: 'BJP has a tough fight on its hands'

TDP MP behind no-trust vote: 'BJP has a tough fight on its hands'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'We have got our permutations and combinations in place.' 'We are also trying to garner support from some NDA allies.' 'Every section of society has suffered during the four years of Modi rule.'

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

'This government doesn't want fearless and independent judges'

'This government doesn't want fearless and independent judges'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'If ever there was a decisive moment in the history of the Supreme Court where it has been under attack by the Executive, and the judges have boldly stood up for independence of the Judiciary, that time was now.' 'These four judges did a brilliant thing, they set an example.' 'They showed that they were fulfilling their duty to the Constitution and to God.' 'Don't allow fear to dictate your actions was their message.'

Land bill deadlock impacting rural development: PM at NITI Aayog meet

Land bill deadlock impacting rural development: PM at NITI Aayog meet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Ahead of the Parliament session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached out to parties appealing them not to come in the way of prosperity of farmers, saying the deadlock over the land acquisition bill is seriously impacting rural development.

A flower called Modi, Holocaust memorial: PM takes it all in on Day 1

A flower called Modi, Holocaust memorial: PM takes it all in on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Here's a glimpse of Modi's first day in Israel.

PM Modi begins 2-day visit to UAE, to discuss terror, trade in talks

PM Modi begins 2-day visit to UAE, to discuss terror, trade in talks

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

With terror and investments high on his agenda for talks with the UAE leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday began his two-day trip to this strategic Gulf nation with a visit to the historic Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque, the world's third largest.

How Modi plans to deal with China

How Modi plans to deal with China

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

How Modi plans to deal with China

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