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In Oval, Biden, Modi spent 'plurality' of time on China: Official

In Oval, Biden, Modi spent 'plurality' of time on China: Official

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Modi met Biden for all three days between June 21 and June 23 during the Indian prime minister's state visit to the US.

PHOTOS: PM Modi rides K9 Vajra

PHOTOS: PM Modi rides K9 Vajra

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

L&T set up the Armoured Systems Complex to manufacture and integrate advanced armoured platforms, such as self-propelled artillery Howitzers, future infantry combat vehicles, future-ready combat vehicles and future main battle tanks.

Special Session: Even Cabinet Is In The Dark

Special Session: Even Cabinet Is In The Dark

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

This form of government, where secrets and major decisions are kept from the Cabinet itself, appears to be continuing, which is why the speculation around this special session, asserts Aakar Patel.

What Trumps did on Day 2 of India visit

What Trumps did on Day 2 of India visit

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Spectacle turned to substance on Day 2 of United States President Donald Trump's visit as he had talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the nation's capital. After a day of lapping up attention from cheering crowds and taking in India's most famous sites, including the Taj Mahal, Trump lay the groundwork for longer-term deals on trade and other matters. Take a look.

Nirmalaji May Stick To Fiscal Deficit Target

Nirmalaji May Stick To Fiscal Deficit Target

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Any finality in such matters requires political views. We will review it closer to the full Budget.'

'It's a beginning of new era for Japan-India relationship'

'It's a beginning of new era for Japan-India relationship'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Modi said India Post and Japan Post would start a 'cool box service' for Japanese people living in India so they could order their favorite food from Japan.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

Rediff.com1 May 2022

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a tour of three European nations, India on Sunday once again called for the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, noting that was an appreciation of its position on the crisis by its partner countries.

Finmin gets 2 ministers of state after 4-year break

Finmin gets 2 ministers of state after 4-year break

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Asked about the Congress's opposition to the GST Bill, Santosh Kumar Gangwar said no party opposes GST outside Parliament.

'Entire nation speaks in one voice': All-party resolution on Pulwama

'Entire nation speaks in one voice': All-party resolution on Pulwama

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"Today, we stand united in solidarity with our security forces in fighting terrorism and in defending the unity and integrity of India."

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

This visit by the prime minister comes weeks ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.

US senator McCain meets PM Narendra Modi

US senator McCain meets PM Narendra Modi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The United States has high level of expectations about a new momentum of India's economic growth under the new government, a senior American Senator on Thursday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi who expressed desire to take the relationship to a new level.

India, China to enhance defence personnel ties to avoid Doklam-like crisis

India, China to enhance defence personnel ties to avoid Doklam-like crisis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The Chinese and the Indian troops were engaged in a standoff for 73 days in Doklam.

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the Indian side was inaugurated jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video conference.

'Hindu Rashtra will be a society under RSS thumb'

'Hindu Rashtra will be a society under RSS thumb'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

'In his first speech in Parliament, Modi spoke about the slavery of 1,400 years, and though he didn't say in so many words, the meaning was that he had come to re-establish a Hindu Rashtra.'

Centre resumes Naga peace talks after 2 years

Centre resumes Naga peace talks after 2 years

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The new interlocutor, AK Mishra, held talks with NSCN-IM chief negotiator Thuingaleng Muivah at Dimapur in Nagaland.

Xi gets a taste of Gujarati culture @ Sabarmati

Xi gets a taste of Gujarati culture @ Sabarmati

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who kicked off his India visit on Wednesday from Gujarat, visited the Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad where Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted him a copy of the Gita written in Chinese language.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

India faces no threat from the Ram temple

India faces no threat from the Ram temple

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'Now that the Ram mandir is done, we need to move on. And grapple with COVID-19, a sputtering economy, a belligerent China...' 'The temple may win a few more elections for the BJP, but by itself it won't solve the nation's growing problems of economic and social distress,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

To secure our societies, India-Malaysia vow to strengthen strategic ties: Modi

To secure our societies, India-Malaysia vow to strengthen strategic ties: Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

India and Malaysia on Saturday agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership for mounting an effective response to common challenges of terrorism and extremism during the talks Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with his Malayasian counterpart Najib Razak.

Assam, Nagaland CM's, NSCN (IM) hold private meeting

Assam, Nagaland CM's, NSCN (IM) hold private meeting

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Nagaland counterpart Neiphiu Rio held closed door interaction with NSCN (IM) chief negotiator Thuingaleng Muivah at Dimapur on Tuesday, a government official said.

Rules amended, babus can now retain gifts from foreign dignitaries

Rules amended, babus can now retain gifts from foreign dignitaries

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The Centre has amended an over-50-year-old rule to allow IAS, IPS and IFoS officers to retain gifts received from foreign dignitaries while being members of the Indian delegation, according to an official order.

Remembering Bapu: Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Remembering Bapu: Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The nation on Friday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 146th birth anniversary.

Modi govt to tomtom 100 cr vaccines at airports, railway stations

Modi govt to tomtom 100 cr vaccines at airports, railway stations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Announcements will be made on airplanes, ships, metros and at railway stations when India achieves its target of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses while private carrier Spicejet will wrap its planes with posters of this milestone carrying images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and health workers, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.

Prevent Afghan territory from becoming source of terror: PM to G20

Prevent Afghan territory from becoming source of terror: PM to G20

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In a virtual address at the G20 Extraordinary Summit on Afghanistan, Modi also pressed for 'urgent and unhindered' humanitarian assistance to Afghan citizens and underlined the need for having an inclusive administration that includes women and minorities, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Expressing concern over instances of 'unwarranted' confiscation of personal devices during raids, the CJI said they highlight the pressing need to strike a balance between investigative imperatives and individual privacy rights.

Modi becomes first PM to visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi

Modi becomes first PM to visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation of the Ram temple in Ayodhya after offering prayers at the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya.

CEC, EC give up perks as part of austerity measure

CEC, EC give up perks as part of austerity measure

Rediff.com21 May 2022

According to an Election Commission statement, the two have decided not to avail exemption from income tax on sumptuary allowance and to surrender two of the three Leave Travel Concessions (LTC) available each year.

Modi arrives in Canberra, to hold talks with Abbott on Tuesday

Modi arrives in Canberra, to hold talks with Abbott on Tuesday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott for summit talks in Canberra on Tuesday during which the two countries are expected to sign a series of pacts on social security, transfer of sentenced prisoners and combating narcotics trade.

'All Of Us Adivasis Have Hope In Her'

'All Of Us Adivasis Have Hope In Her'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'What she did so far and what she will do now is secondary; the most important thing is a person from the Adivasi community has reached the top-most position in the country.'

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Everybody spies on their friends as well as their enemies. That's the way the world works these days'

Modi meets The Little Prince

Modi meets The Little Prince

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Look! Who came to meet NaMo!

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

In a historic commemoration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a yoga session for the first time at United Nations Headquarters in New York on the 9th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on June 21.

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.

ED seeks FCRA probe into AAP's Rs 7-cr foreign funding; party says BJP plot

ED seeks FCRA probe into AAP's Rs 7-cr foreign funding; party says BJP plot

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party dismissed the allegation as "baseless" and claimed it was "another conspiracy hatched by the BJP" to tarnish AAP's image ahead of voting for Lok Sabha seats in Delhi and Punjab.

Indo-US trade rises to $48.71 bn during Apr-Dec

Indo-US trade rises to $48.71 bn during Apr-Dec

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Reflecting an improvement in economic ties with the US, the bilateral trade has increased to $48.71 billion during April-December of this fiscal, Parliament was informed on Friday.

6 business deals among 9-billion pound Indo-UK pact

6 business deals among 9-billion pound Indo-UK pact

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Vodafone to invest 1.3-billion pounds in upgrading and expanding its network in India.

Modi offers prayers at centuries-old Kali temple in Bangladesh

Modi offers prayers at centuries-old Kali temple in Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the centuries-old Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Ishwaripur village in southwestern Bangladesh and announced that India will build a multipurpose community hall for the worshippers.

Now, FTII gets a new Director

Now, FTII gets a new Director

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Asked about the students' agitation in FTII, he said he will talk about it only after taking charge but added that it was a "difficult situation" and he hoped to do his best.

'Modi understands when he is faltering'

'Modi understands when he is faltering'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'He also understands and foresees potential challenges.'