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Naxalism with guns or pens must be uprooted: Modi tells state home ministers

Naxalism with guns or pens must be uprooted: Modi tells state home ministers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mooted the idea of "One Nation, One Uniform" for the police, saying it is just a suggestion for consideration and he is not trying to impose it on the states.

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The PM said Japan and the Indian diaspora has a big role to play in India's growth story.

The blunder of the Pandit

The blunder of the Pandit

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Nehru's sentimental attachment to the Mountbattens deeply vitiated the Kashmir issue. It was certainly the most important factor for the failure to find a solution in the first years of the conflict.

Do Audiences Like Bollywood's Revolutionaries?

Do Audiences Like Bollywood's Revolutionaries?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

With RRR adding to the line-up, Joginder Tuteja takes a look at how well films on revolutionaries have done at the box office.

Daily Covid recoveries over 4 lakh for first time

Daily Covid recoveries over 4 lakh for first time

Rediff.com18 May 2021

India has recorded more than 4 lakh daily COVID-19 recoveries in a single day for the first time, while new coronavirus infections settled below 3 lakh for the second day, the Union health ministry said.

Modi calls for 'fulfilment of all' instead of 'appeasement' politics

Modi calls for 'fulfilment of all' instead of 'appeasement' politics

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

"We should not mock them but learn from their mistakes," Prasad quoted Modi as having told the gathering.

Govt hell-bent on trivialising freedom fighters' sacrifices: Sonia

Govt hell-bent on trivialising freedom fighters' sacrifices: Sonia

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Sonia Gandhi said that in the last 75 years, India has left an indelible mark on the international arena in all fields including science, education, health and information technology through the hard work of its talented people.

'Age of bans on media is over,' says Arun Jaitley

'Age of bans on media is over,' says Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the "age of bans" on the media is over, observing that it is "literally impossible" to implement them.

'Black day for Congress': Shehzad Poonawalla on Rahul Gandhi's nomination

'Black day for Congress': Shehzad Poonawalla on Rahul Gandhi's nomination

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The Congress leader from Maharashtra said that the party of Mahatma Gandhi that once saw Maulana Azad become its president at the age of 35 years "is now the proprietorship of a Shehzada.

India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Doval

India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Doval

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Fragmented polity will make it impossible for India to realise its will because weak governments are unable to take hard decisions, the NSA said.

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Reaching out to tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded their contribution to Indian culture through the ages and said Lord Ram drew inspiration from them during his exile as he slammed the Congress for "neglecting" adivasis during its previous rules.

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Asserting that organ donation is an important issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Tamil Nadu for their leading endeavours in this regard while praising the other states for their initiatives towards the cause.

Sonia answers Modi: Nehru's criticism based on falsehood

Sonia answers Modi: Nehru's criticism based on falsehood

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Amid Narendra Modi's attack on Jawaharlal Nehru, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said that criticism of the first prime minister by some forces was based on "innuendo, insinuation and falsehood aimed at character assassination".

Preparations for 'Namaste Trump' in final leg at Motera

Preparations for 'Namaste Trump' in final leg at Motera

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Before the 'Namaste Trump' event, cultural events will be held at the 1.10-lakh seating capacity stadium, for which several artists, including well-known singer Kailash Kher, have been invited.

Ahead of Trump's visit, slum-dwellers asked to move

Ahead of Trump's visit, slum-dwellers asked to move

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

While officials have denied any connection with the proposed high-profile visit and issuance of notices, residents of the slum have questioned the timing of the move, which came days after the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation began building a wall allegedly to cover a slum on a route that the US President is likely to take while visiting the city.

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Security agencies are also working in close coordination with the US Secret Service, officials said. In Ahmedabad, over 10,000 policemen from different parts of Gujarat have been deployed at strategic locations as part of the elaborate security arrangements, officials said.

Auction of gifts received by Modi fetches around Rs 8 crore

Auction of gifts received by Modi fetches around Rs 8 crore

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The government has raised about Rs 8.33 crore from the three-day auction of the items gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the money will be used to finance the Clean Ganga Mission, official sources said on Friday.

A cruise on Gujarat's Sabarmati river soon

A cruise on Gujarat's Sabarmati river soon

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Adding to the exotic charm of Sabarmati waterfront - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project- civic authorities in Ahmedabad have decided to launch a cruise or a floating restaurant facility.

Remembering Chacha Nehru on his birthday

Remembering Chacha Nehru on his birthday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

On his 125th birth anniversary, Congress leaders, President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and others paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Vicky Kaushal was born to play Udham Singh

Vicky Kaushal was born to play Udham Singh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Regardless of its commercial success, as an Indian, one needs to watch the story of this unsung hero, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Govt to launch 'rental housing' scheme for migrants, poor

Govt to launch 'rental housing' scheme for migrants, poor

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Aiming to provide temporary shelter for migrants and homeless people, the government is firming up a new initiative to launch a rental housing project in the big cities.

England's WTC hopes hang by hair as pink-ball Test against India awaits

England's WTC hopes hang by hair as pink-ball Test against India awaits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

New Zealand have already booked their spot for the inaugural WTC final, leaving India, England and Australia vying for the other.

There won't be any grass on the pitch on match day: Anderson

There won't be any grass on the pitch on match day: Anderson

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Veteran fast bowler James Anderson is pretty sure that the newly laid track at the Motera Stadium will be devoid of any grass for the upcoming day-night Test against India even though there is a nice green cover on it at the moment.

Rohit Sharma gears up for pink ball Test

Rohit Sharma gears up for pink ball Test

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

'You have to be extra cautious and focussed, you need to talk to yourself'

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

As the old Parliament building hosted a session one last time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday bid a poignant farewell recalling the country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's iconic 'tryst with destiny' speech for continuing to inspire everyone and another predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'governments may come and go' remark.

Pink-ball Test: Why England will fancy their chances against India

Pink-ball Test: Why England will fancy their chances against India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Along with Jonny Bairstow, Wood joined the England squad ahead of the third Test.

'Hate-mongering increases when elections are near'

'Hate-mongering increases when elections are near'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'Strategy is to divide and polarise electorate on communal lines.'

Loyalist to rebel: What forced Azad to sever 50 years of bond with Congress

Loyalist to rebel: What forced Azad to sever 50 years of bond with Congress

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

"The situation has become irretrievable", Azad, 73, said in his parting shot to Sonia Gandhi, whose trusted confidante he remained right from the time of Sitaram Kesri's unceremonious exit as the party's chief in 2000.

Debating Article 370 is an expression of confidence in our strength

Debating Article 370 is an expression of confidence in our strength

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

When Narendra Modi called for a debate on 370, he was simply reiterating a demand made long back, it was not a dilution of any stated position, nor was it a display of opportunism, it was rather a demand for the assertion of India's unity, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

In its first official account of the standoff between the two militaries, the ITBP revealed how its troops "not only effectively used shield to protect themselves but also responded fiercely to advancing PLA (Chinese People's Liberation Army) troops and brought the situation under control". "The ITBP has recommended the names of 21 men who faced the Chinese during the face-offs and skirmishes in May-June this year for gallantry," it said.

Rajnath Singh takes charge as Union home minister

Rajnath Singh takes charge as Union home minister

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Rajnath Singh, under whose stewardship the Bharatiya Janata Party has stormed to power with its highest-ever tally, took charge as the Union home minister.

At state environment ministers meet, Modi lets fly at 'urban Naxals'

At state environment ministers meet, Modi lets fly at 'urban Naxals'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday alleged that "urban Naxals and anti-development elements" with political backing had stalled the construction of Sardar Sarovar dam on the Narmada river in Gujarat for many years by running a campaign that it would harm the environment.

Ex-Bengal chief secy's conduct could lead to anarchy: Govt sources

Ex-Bengal chief secy's conduct could lead to anarchy: Govt sources

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Taking strong exception to former West Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay skipping a meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, government sources on Wednesday said his conduct has made a severe dent to Indian Administrative Service and it could lead to anarchy.

BJP snubs Jaswant Singh, denies him Barmer ticket

BJP snubs Jaswant Singh, denies him Barmer ticket

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday snubbed senior leader Jaswant Singh by denying him a ticket in the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan and instead decided to field Col Sonaram Choudhary in Barmer, which Singh was seeking.

Mahatma killing: Offended RSS lodges complaint against Rahul

Mahatma killing: Offended RSS lodges complaint against Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Stung by Rahul Gandhi linking it with the murder of Mahatma Gandhi, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday filed a complaint with Karnataka electoral authorities for his "malicious remarks", saying it violated the model code of conduct.

Prepare for Ram temple, says RSS chief

Prepare for Ram temple, says RSS chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

RSS on Thursday made a series of tweets quoting Bhagwat on the issue.

Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Shah

Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Shah

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

"Shouldn't they get Indian citizenship? Shouldn't their human rights be protected?" Shah asked the audience which responded with a resounding "yes".

AG Venugopal takes u-turn, now claims Rafale documents not stolen

AG Venugopal takes u-turn, now claims Rafale documents not stolen

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

He now claims that his submission before the SC was that petitioners in the application used "photocopies of the original" papers, deemed secret by the government.

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Among his many achievements, his 49 ODI centuries stand out as a testament to his mastery of the format.

On Hindi Day, Shah pitches for a common language to 'unify' India

On Hindi Day, Shah pitches for a common language to 'unify' India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Shah said Hindi should reach every individual and every home in the country.