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When Modi Met Biden in Rome

When Modi Met Biden in Rome

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

No such frost was visible at the G-20 summit in Rome if this Press Information Bureau photograph is evidence.

Observe Aug 14 as Partition horror remembrance day: PM Modi

Observe Aug 14 as Partition horror remembrance day: PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in the memory of the struggles and sacrifices of people, saying the pain of partition can never be forgotten.

Landmark moment for nation: PM Modi on OBC bill

Landmark moment for nation: PM Modi on OBC bill

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Hailing the passage of a bill that restores states' rights to identify Other Backward Classes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that it underscores his government's commitment to ensuring dignity, opportunity and justice to the marginalised sections.

When Modi Visited A Delhi Hospital...

When Modi Visited A Delhi Hospital...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'Today, when India has achieved a Vaccine Century I went to a vaccination centre at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. The vaccine has brought pride and protection in the lives of our citizens,' Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi tweeted on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

When NaMo met Joe...

When NaMo met Joe...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi spent Friday in the company of United States President Joe Biden, first at their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House, then at the QUAD Summit.

Mr Modi Visits. Washington. Again.

Mr Modi Visits. Washington. Again.

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

During his three-day visit, typically packed with appointments, Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly, attend the Quad Summit and meet with Joe Biden at the White House, their first meeting after Biden was elected America's president.

WATCH: PM Modi's speech at UNGA

WATCH: PM Modi's speech at UNGA

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, said the world needs to unite and have a consensus on fighting terrorism. "Terrorism is one of the biggest challenges before humanity," PM Modi said in a 20-minute speech.

Modi attends Maldives President Solih's swearing-in ceremony

Modi attends Maldives President Solih's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

This is Modi's first visit to the Maldives as prime minister. The last visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Indian Ocean island nation was by Manmohan Singh in 2011.

Development is the solution to all problems: PM in Varanasi

Development is the solution to all problems: PM in Varanasi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lashed out at previous governments, saying they seemed to hate development and "looted" public money to win elections.

'Even Something Small Could Hold Clues'

'Even Something Small Could Hold Clues'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'The crash site must be secured because something small -- like a pipe or hydraulic line -- could hold a critical clue.'

SC lens on MP police assaulting journos tracking sand mining

SC lens on MP police assaulting journos tracking sand mining

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The SC bench agreed to hear the pleas of Shashikant Goyal and Amarkant Singh Chouhan, and issued notices to Madhya Pradesh and the NCT of Delhi for their responses and posted the matter on June 9.

PM gets a glimpse of Indian Navy's might

PM gets a glimpse of Indian Navy's might

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

An impressive array of warships, including nuclear capable submarines, and about 8000 men and officers of Indian Navy presented an exquisite display of operational capabilities in an exercise reviewed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi off the Kochi coast in Kerala on Tuesday.

Modi leads the way at Yoga Day event

Modi leads the way at Yoga Day event

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Expressing concern that young people are becoming vulnerable to heart ailments, Modi said, "Yoga can play a huge role in tackling the issue and hence, this year's theme is 'Yoga for Heart'." He also appealed to the people to take yoga to all sections of society.

PHOTOS: When PM hailed free India @ Red Fort

PHOTOS: When PM hailed free India @ Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Some glimpses of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort

Who will 'fact check' Modi govt?: Congress on new IT rules

Who will 'fact check' Modi govt?: Congress on new IT rules

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

"Muzzling the Internet and censoring online content through PIB is the Modi government's definition of 'fact checking'," Pawan Khera alleged.

Wake-Up Call For India-US Ties

Wake-Up Call For India-US Ties

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The real intention of the 'Tariff Man' (as Trump calls himself) may not even be to put the 'Tariff King' (as he describes India) on the mat with a knockout punch but to arm-twist the Indian leadership to agree to some multi-billion dollar mega arms deal, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Govt alone can't determine fake news: Editors Guild on new IT rules

Govt alone can't determine fake news: Editors Guild on new IT rules

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The guild said that already multiple laws exist to deal with content that is found to be factually incorrect.

PHOTOS: Remembering the People's President

PHOTOS: Remembering the People's President

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Here are photos from his life and career as India's pre-eminent defence scientist and one of the country's most popular president

ACB grills Sisodia for 3 hrs in Rs 2,000-cr school scam case

ACB grills Sisodia for 3 hrs in Rs 2,000-cr school scam case

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia was on Friday questioned for over three hours by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in an alleged graft case related to the construction of classrooms in government schools here, officials said.

Bombay HC to deliver verdict on govt's fact checking rules on Dec 1

Bombay HC to deliver verdict on govt's fact checking rules on Dec 1

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Union government on Friday said it would not notify the fact checking unit (FCU) contemplated under the amended information technology (IT) rules against fake news till the Bombay high court delivers its judgment on the petitions challenging the amendments.

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The bench said, given the pressing nature of the crisis, particularly in cities like Kota, Jaipur, Sikar, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Delhi, where students migrate in large numbers, immediate interim safeguards are the call of the day.

Was Modi Right About The Opposition?

Was Modi Right About The Opposition?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'While suppression of information is acceptable for the government, the Opposition's efforts at pinning the government and its leaders is labeled anti-national,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Govt rejects India's ranking on World Press Freedom Index

Govt rejects India's ranking on World Press Freedom Index

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The minister said the government was committed to ensuring the right to freedom of speech and expression enshrined under Article 19 of the Constitution.

You are all alive because of Modi, says Bihar minister

You are all alive because of Modi, says Bihar minister

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

"Look at the devastation wrought by Covid in Pakistan and elsewhere. We were saved by Modi's vaccine and his deft handling of the economy," Ram Surat Rai said.

Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar steps down

Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar steps down

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The government on Friday appointed Suman K Bery as the vice chairman of Niti Aayog, following the sudden resignation of Rajiv Kumar.

Modi thanks Gehlot for attending his event 'despite political tussle'

Modi thanks Gehlot for attending his event 'despite political tussle'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The prime minister was addressing the flagging-off ceremony of the Vande Bharat Express through video conferencing.

'Trump's Hopes For India's Tariff Cuts Too Ambitious'

'Trump's Hopes For India's Tariff Cuts Too Ambitious'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'I certainly hope the two can avoid a trade war and believe they will.' 'I expect some in India will push for retaliatory tariffs if the Trump administration applies significant reciprocal tariffs.'

India will do...: Trump discusses migrant row with Modi

India will do...: Trump discusses migrant row with Modi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

President Trump made these remarks on Monday while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Joint Base Andrews from Florida.

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

Defence exports grew by 334% in last 5 years: Govt

Defence exports grew by 334% in last 5 years: Govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Defence exports have grown by 334 per cent in the last five years and India is now exporting to over 75 countries due to collaborative efforts, the government said on Sunday. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a tweet: "The Indian Defence sector, the second largest armed force is at the cusp of revolution." "Defence exports grew by 334 per cent in the last five years; India now exporting to over 75 countries due to collaborative efforts," it said.

They Gave Their Lives For India

They Gave Their Lives For India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Salute the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice defending the motherland and whose courage was acknowledged by a grateful nation at the Defence Investiture Ceremony.

No free speech, says ex-SC judge, law minister retaliates

No free speech, says ex-SC judge, law minister retaliates

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has hit out at former Supreme Court judge Justice B N Srikrishna for his remarks on lack of freedom of expression, saying those who speak without restrictions to abuse a popularly elected prime minister are crying about freedom of expression.

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Ram Nath Kovind is the first Bharatiya Janata Party leader and second Dalit in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

In a bid to promote the ambitious 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Clean India Mission), Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani made a surprise visit to a government school in Delhi and participated in a cleaning drive.

'It's like joining G-20, but not as good'

'It's like joining G-20, but not as good'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'Many countries believe that if they join BRICS, they will be seen as emerging countries and their stature will be enhanced.' 'G-20 still has common action plans while BRICS does not do that much.'

Modi And The Buddha

Modi And The Buddha

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi attended an event organised for Abhidhamma Day in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, which saw the participation of Buddhist monks from many countries.

Modi's Olympic Gifts Up For Auction

Modi's Olympic Gifts Up For Auction

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Among the memorable gifts presented to Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi, up for bids in an e-auction, are sporting memorabilia gifted by India's Tokyo Olympians.

Modi meets Danish PM at 18th century mansion

Modi meets Danish PM at 18th century mansion

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Frederiksen received Modi at the airport in Copenhagen where members of the Indian diaspora had turned up in traditional attire to welcome the prime minister.

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There are challenges galore before him, and it is not going to be easy. In the next four years, he has to conjure a system that changes the optics about him and the BJP both nationally and internationally so that he can ride back on his own, claim the top slot, and not have to lean on a coalition, asserts Ramesh Menon as Modi 3.0 completes a year in power.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'