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We want details of who gave who: Cong on SC's electoral bond order

We want details of who gave who: Cong on SC's electoral bond order

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'This mega corruption scandal, as certified by the Supreme Court, will expose the unholy nexus between the BJP and its corrupt corporate masters'

Amid backlash, govt defends Jallianwala Bagh revamp

Amid backlash, govt defends Jallianwala Bagh revamp

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Politicians, historians have criticised the work terming it an "insult towards the martyrs".

To counter 'chowkidar chor hai' jibe, PM launches 'main bhi chowkidar' campaign

To counter 'chowkidar chor hai' jibe, PM launches 'main bhi chowkidar' campaign

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

#MainBhiChowkidar was trending world wide on Twitter.

Sadhvi Jyoti: The BJP minister who abused during a speech

Sadhvi Jyoti: The BJP minister who abused during a speech

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

On Tuesday, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti kicked up a storm when she used expletives during a campaign speech in Delhi. While campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party, she called the electorate to choose between Ramzadon and h********n.

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The Obamas got a glimpse of Indian culture and ethos at Rajpath on Monday

India misleading BRICS, trying to hide its brutalities in Kashmir: Pakistan

India misleading BRICS, trying to hide its brutalities in Kashmir: Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

In a statement released by Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs, Aziz said that "Modi is misleading his BRICS and BIMSTEC colleagues", after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Pakistan is the 'mothership of terrorism'.

Meet the men behind the Mars Mission

Meet the men behind the Mars Mission

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The ISRO team worked tirelessly to make the Mars mission a success

Row erupts over organiser of EU MP's Kasmir visit

Row erupts over organiser of EU MP's Kasmir visit

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Capping a visit that attracted controversy and opposition ire, EU parliamentarians visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday termed Article 370 an internal issue of India and said they stand by the country in its fight against terrorism.

PM Modi reasserts 'dawai bhi, kadai bhi' as COVID cases rise

PM Modi reasserts 'dawai bhi, kadai bhi' as COVID cases rise

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Modi also hailed the world's largest vaccination programme being carried out in India against COVID-19

Will Modi send army to save Baloch leaders? Sena taunts PM

Will Modi send army to save Baloch leaders? Sena taunts PM

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Baloch leaders have paid a heavy price for supporting PM Modi, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said.

'Narendra Modi is clearly rattled'

'Narendra Modi is clearly rattled'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'The Bharat Jodo Yatra successfully resurrected the Rahul Gandhi brand.' 'There's a critical mass that has built up for the Congress and Mr Modi is feeling the heat on the Adani issue, the raids on the BBC offices, the Opposition getting together.'

WB Congress tweets infamous Rajiv Gandhi quote, courts controversy

WB Congress tweets infamous Rajiv Gandhi quote, courts controversy

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Rajiv Gandhi had made the comment following the anti-Sikh riots which broke out after the assassination of Indira Gandhi in 1984. The comment had created a major controversy.

Najma Heptulla appointed Manipur governor

Najma Heptulla appointed Manipur governor

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Former Union Minister Najma Heptulla was on Wednesday made Governor of Manipur while ex-Rajya Sabha MP V P Singh Badnore goes to Punjab in new gubernatorial appointments announced for four states with all of them being associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

PIX: Motera pips MCG as world's biggest cricket stadium!

PIX: Motera pips MCG as world's biggest cricket stadium!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Sardar Patel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is spread over 63 acres, with a seating capacity of 1.10 lakh people. It overtakes Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can accommodate 90,000 people.

'You don't need a face to match Modi'

'You don't need a face to match Modi'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'What you need is a credible Opposition, a credible platform to persuade people to believe that it can replace this government.'

PM Modi releases postage stamp on Lord Ram

PM Modi releases postage stamp on Lord Ram

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

"There have been many stamps on Lord Ram, but this is the first of its kind stamp, which depicts different aspects of his life. This has not been done in the past. I am happy that I have got the opportunity to do this from the holy soil of Manas," he said.

Revive public investment to improve biz climate: Eco Survey

Revive public investment to improve biz climate: Eco Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

India must improve business climate.

Like eating halwa: FinMin locks up for Budget 2015

Like eating halwa: FinMin locks up for Budget 2015

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

As part of the long-standing ritual, the sweet dish is prepared in a large vessel and consumed by a large number of official and support staff who are required to stay in the North Block office till the presentation of the Budget, which is February 28 this year.

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The idea of weaponization got a fillip from an unexpected quarter. In the last week of October 1985, Rajiv met US President Ronald Reagan. Reagan told Rajiv, 'Pakistan has already made a bomb.' When Rajiv started talking about disarmament, the US president cut him short, 'Don't talk theory, think of your own protection.'

Wouldn't drive bike after watching the BSF daredevils: Obama

Wouldn't drive bike after watching the BSF daredevils: Obama

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama in awe of BSF bikers at R-Day parade

Ready to 'properly' address differences with India: China

Ready to 'properly' address differences with India: China

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The right path for the two sides is to respect and support each other as this serves our long-term interests, Chinese foreign minister said.

Modi, Trump, Abe hold 2nd 'JAI' trilateral meet

Modi, Trump, Abe hold 2nd 'JAI' trilateral meet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The main topic of discussion was Indo-Pacific, how the three countries can work together in terms of connectivity, infrastructure, ensuring peace and security, and working together to build upon this new concept, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said.

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'This is what happens to a party when it gets trapped in the vicious circle of nepotism and dynastic politics'

Decoding Modi's Jallianwala Bagh memorial speech

Decoding Modi's Jallianwala Bagh memorial speech

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

From playing to the Sikh vote bank because Punjab elections are round the corner, to ensuring that a discordant 'us versus them' note was struck, whatever could be done to exploit every last drop of communal appeal, was done, observes Jyoti Punwani.

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

In his opening remarks at the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Modi also said that some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of their policy and the grouping must not hesitate to criticise them.

Pak allows Modi's plane to fly over its airspace

Pak allows Modi's plane to fly over its airspace

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

India requested Pakistan to let Modi's aircraft fly over its airspace to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.

'Marching on Rajpath was exhilarating'

'Marching on Rajpath was exhilarating'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Major Sheena Nayyar describes what it means for an Indian soldier to be part of the Republic Day parade.

At Israeli flower farm, 'Modi' the chrysanthemum blooms

At Israeli flower farm, 'Modi' the chrysanthemum blooms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

A flower has been named in honour the Indian prime minister.

People misunderstand my views on dynastic politics: Modi

People misunderstand my views on dynastic politics: Modi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

"I am not talking about any political party or individual. I see that the people who fit my definition of pariwarvad are angry with me. These dynasts are uniting against me across the country. They are angry why the youth in the country are taking Modi seriously," he said.

Budget, polls, choice of President: Can Modi get it right?

Budget, polls, choice of President: Can Modi get it right?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

There will be no second term for President Kovind and no elevation for Vice President Naidu.

'I have never used a teleprompter'

'I have never used a teleprompter'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'In Hindi, Mr Modi is unequalled as an exceptionally accomplished orator.'

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The change of heart in the US and India was propelled by the increased threat of China to both countries, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Rival parties come together to remember Vajpayee

Rival parties come together to remember Vajpayee

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Modi said Vajpayee would remain an inspiration and said the outpouring of emotions following his death despite his being away from public life for over a decade due to illness, shows his greatness.

Modi woos foreign investors, hopes for GST roll out in 2016

Modi woos foreign investors, hopes for GST roll out in 2016

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is on a three-day visit to India.

After 12 years, India, Russia, China hold trilateral meeting

After 12 years, India, Russia, China hold trilateral meeting

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Earlier, Modi met Jinping seperately and the two leaders concurred there had been a perceptible improvement in bilateral relations.

Nation remembers B R Ambedkar; PM vows to fulfil his vision

Nation remembers B R Ambedkar; PM vows to fulfil his vision

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Rich tributes were paid to the architect of the Constitution, B R Ambedkar, in various parts of the country on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that his economic thought and vision have not been fully understood and the government was leaving no stone unturned to fulfil his dreams of a prosperous and inclusive India.

'Govt wants more incentive to customers for vehicle scrapping'

'Govt wants more incentive to customers for vehicle scrapping'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'Some companies have agreed to 2-3% incentive but the automakers and SIAM have to decide amongst themselves'

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US is likely to be a defining moment for Indo-US relationship and both sides are working on a robust outcome document that may take up matters that would decide the contour of the bilateral ties for decades to come, according to people familiar with the planning of the high-profile trip.

From Rashtrapati Bhavan to Akshardham: PM takes Turnbull on Delhi Darshan

From Rashtrapati Bhavan to Akshardham: PM takes Turnbull on Delhi Darshan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

After holding delegation-level bilateral talks and signing six pacts aimed at greater cooperation, Turnbull, accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Mandi House metro station on the Delhi metro's Blue Line to hop a ride. The prime ministers deboarded at Akshardham metro station, and paid a visit to the famed AkshardhamTemple. Here's a glimpse of his visit.

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Modi will arrive in New York on June 20 and will lead the 9th International Yoga Day celebrations at the UN headquarters on June 21.