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India, Canada discuss ties over telephone

India, Canada discuss ties over telephone

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

In a press statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office in Ottawa, Harper began by offering Canada's heartfelt condolences for the victims of the October 30 terrorist bombings in Assam, from where Dr Singh had just returned.

Mona Singh introduces us to Yeh Meri Family

Mona Singh introduces us to Yeh Meri Family

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Get ready for the Guptas!

Govt conspiring to destroy farmers: Rahul on new farm laws

Govt conspiring to destroy farmers: Rahul on new farm laws

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Lok Sabha MP also accused the BJP-led NDA govt at the Centre of trying to benefit "two or three of their friends" on the matter.

IITK team designed Namo's Ayodhya mask

IITK team designed Namo's Ayodhya mask

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The prime minister was spotted in a Swasa N95 mask created by the IIT-Kanpur start-up and incubator team.

Harley Davidson: Nath seeks duty cuts

Harley Davidson: Nath seeks duty cuts

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday said he will talk to Prime Minster Manmohan Singh for reduction of import duty on American cult bike Harley Davidson.

India defends voting against Iran in IAEA

India defends voting against Iran in IAEA

Rediff.com28 Nov 2009

Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on Saturday defended India's decision to vote against Iran on the International Atomic Energy Agency resolution, claiming that it had been taken keeping in mind the fact that the Islamic nation was a signatory of the NPT. He was responding to a question on whether India had toed America's line over Iran's nuclear programme.

Left sees red in PM speak

Left sees red in PM speak

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

UK backs India's seat among top 5 in UNSC

UK backs India's seat among top 5 in UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Addressing the UNGA plenary session Clegg called for enlarging the Security Council 'to make up for the failure to fully face new challenges posed by a global map' that has radically changed since the world body was founded 65 years ago.

India looks beyond Tehran in the Gulf

India looks beyond Tehran in the Gulf

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

With his visit to Saudi Arabia, Dr Singh has re-emphasised that when it comes to the Gulf, Iran will not be the focus of Indian foreign policy.

Rs 50,000 crore missing from govt coffers: Modi

Rs 50,000 crore missing from govt coffers: Modi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday night alleged that a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India had found that Rs 50,000 crore was unaccounted for and 'missing from the central government's coffers'."The country wants to know from Prime Minster Manmohan Singh about this money that has simply vanished," Modi said. Training guns on Dr Singh, Modi said the country should know whether the huge sum of "missing money was being used for the elections."

Pakistan ready to host SAF Games

Pakistan ready to host SAF Games

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali said the thrice-postponed and then cancelled SAF Games will be held in Islamabad.

'Vishkanya' Sonia: BJP MLA's response to Kharge's snake slur

'Vishkanya' Sonia: BJP MLA's response to Kharge's snake slur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Congress President Kharge likened Modi to a venomous snake on Thursday at a public meeting, which had triggered a row, prompting the BJP to seek an apology from Kharge. Kharge later sought to clarify his remarks were not aimed at the PM but instead at his party, the BJP.

Five days later, PM Modi tweets on Trudeau visit

Five days later, PM Modi tweets on Trudeau visit

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

"I look forward to meeting PM @JustinTrudeau tomorrow and holding talks on further strengthening India-Canada relations in all spheres. I appreciate his deep commitment to ties between our two countries," Modi tweeted.

India, US propose emphasis on food processing

India, US propose emphasis on food processing

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

India and the US reviewed on Tuesday the Agriculture Knowledge Initiative, a joint effort of Prime Minster Manmohan Singh and US President George W Bush, with emphasis on the food processing sector.

Dance, Dhols and Dhamaal at Howdy Modi event

Dance, Dhols and Dhamaal at Howdy Modi event

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The 90-minute music, dance, and multimedia show featured close to 400 artists and community members from Texas and across the United States.

26K man hours spent to carve statue of Netaji, PM to unveil it on Thursday

26K man hours spent to carve statue of Netaji, PM to unveil it on Thursday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

A 100-ft-long truck with 140 wheels was specially designed for this giant granite stone to travel 1,665 km from Khammam in Telangana to New Delhi, it said.

Selfies, Koalas and hugs: Modi's Down Under visit

Selfies, Koalas and hugs: Modi's Down Under visit

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Selfies, Koalas and hugs: Modi's Down Under visit

CMP inadequate, not acceptable: Trade unions

CMP inadequate, not acceptable: Trade unions

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Finding that the draft common minimum programme was "inadequate", the central trade unions on Monday said it was not "acceptable" to them and laid out over a dozen demands to the new government headed by Prime Minster Manmohan Singh.

Jamali differs with Musharraf on UN resolutions

Jamali differs with Musharraf on UN resolutions

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

Musharraf had said that the resolutions could be set aside.

Let Kumaratunga talk to LTTE: Wickremesinghe

Let Kumaratunga talk to LTTE: Wickremesinghe

Rediff.com9 Nov 2003

President Kumaratunga has embroiled the nation in a crisis by sacking three ministers and suspending parliament.

IT exports to touch $60 bn by 2008: PM

IT exports to touch $60 bn by 2008: PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

And by 2010, the industry should look at a target of $80 billion, said Prime Minster Manmohan Singh at Nasscom's Leadership forum in Mumbai.

Am I invited? Trump to PM on watching 1st NBA game in India

Am I invited? Trump to PM on watching 1st NBA game in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The NBA sides Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers will play two pre-season games on October 4 and 5 in front of students under the Reliance Foundation Jr NBA programme.

Amid 'surprise' buzz, Parliament session to begin from Monday

Amid 'surprise' buzz, Parliament session to begin from Monday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The unusual timing of the session has left everyone wondering, even though the main standout feature on the listed agenda is a special discussion on Parliament's journey of 75 years starting from the "Samvidhan Sabha" (Constituent Assembly).

Travelling on the Indian Railways

Travelling on the Indian Railways

Rediff.com30 May 2005

IT ministry asks YouTube to remove videos of Abhi

IT ministry asks YouTube to remove videos of Abhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The ministry had asked YouTube to remove the clips following directive from the home ministry, a government source said, adding that the said links have now been removed.

Centre cannot check POTA misuse in states: Advani

Centre cannot check POTA misuse in states: Advani

Rediff.com23 Feb 2003

The Uttar Pradesh unit of the BJP is unhappy with the Mayawati government using the anti-terror law against jailed independent MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh.

Prime Minister Modi, they don't like you

Prime Minister Modi, they don't like you

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'And Sir, you are at fault if they don't like you. 'You don't boast of your government's efforts to be the first one to bring in thousands of Indians back home without thinking for a second about their race, religion, language, orientation, or even citizenship,' says Sarang, a reader of Rediff.com.

PM hit country with 'torpedoes' of note ban, GST: Rahul

PM hit country with 'torpedoes' of note ban, GST: Rahul

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Wondering why the government was "celebrating" the first anniversary of the note ban on November 8, Gandhi said, "I don't know what is there to celebrate."

Rajnath briefs PM Modi on Kashmir all-party visit

Rajnath briefs PM Modi on Kashmir all-party visit

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The HM apprised Modi about the ground situation of the state assessed by the all-party delegation which visited Srinagar and Jammu on Septr 4 and 5.

Demand to discussion Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam

Demand to discussion Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Ramesh stressed that the prime minister should participate in the debate on Manipur.

Pak holds military exercise close to Indian border

Pak holds military exercise close to Indian border

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Pakistan is conducting a military exercise in a strategically located area bordering India, with Prime Minster Nawaz Sharif and the army chief reviewing the readiness of the army and the air force to deal with any situation amid growing tension with India.

Modi turns 71, wishes pour in; BJP asks workers to push vax drive

Modi turns 71, wishes pour in; BJP asks workers to push vax drive

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

To mark the day, the BJP has asked its workers to facilitate the COVID-19 vaccination drive as it eyes record-breaking numbers on Friday.

Mamata ups efforts to stitch anti-BJP front, without Congress

Mamata ups efforts to stitch anti-BJP front, without Congress

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Reacting sharply to Banerjee's fulminations, the Congress struck back pointing out that Prime Minster Narendra Modi's and her stand were similar, with one seeking a 'Congress 'Mukt' (Free) India' and the other, an 'Opposition coalition sans Congress'.

Ask tough questions, but let govt respond: PM to Oppn

Ask tough questions, but let govt respond: PM to Oppn

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Speaking with reporters ahead of the start of the session, Modi said he wants meaningful discussions in Parliament over the Covid pandemic which has gripped the entire world.

During hour-long meet Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India

During hour-long meet Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he had a "very warm meeting" with Pope Francis and discussed a wide range of issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenge posed by climate change, with the head of the Roman Catholic church and also invited the Pontiff to visit India at an early date.

Central vista project 'wasteful and unnecessary': 69 Ex-bureaucrats to PM

Central vista project 'wasteful and unnecessary': 69 Ex-bureaucrats to PM

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The 69 retired bureaucrats claimed that the country's public health infrastructure was crying out for investment

All Planning Commission members submit their resignations

All Planning Commission members submit their resignations

Rediff.com19 May 2014

All members of the Planning Commission have submitted their resignations to the Prime Minister's Office paying the way for reconstitution of the institution.

The benefits of having a Gujarati prime minister

The benefits of having a Gujarati prime minister

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

'Narendra Modi knows how to calculate and remain pragmatic. Take the unexpected Rafale deal - perhaps the first time a PM has considered the country's defence procurement as a priority, over the considerations of the babus... and over his own pet project 'Make in India',' says Claude Arpi.