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PM Modi presents Suu Kyi copy of her research proposal

PM Modi presents Suu Kyi copy of her research proposal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The gift is a special reproduction of the original research proposal she submitted for fellowship at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla in May 1986.

Khalistan backers force closure of Indian consulate in Brisbane

Khalistan backers force closure of Indian consulate in Brisbane

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The honorary consulate of India in Brisbane was forced to close down on Wednesday due to safety concerns after Khalistan supporters organised an unauthorised gathering and blocked the entry of the office, days after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assured India that his government will not tolerate "extreme actions."

Archaeologist B B Lal, who unearthed Ram Temple at Ayodhya, passes away

Archaeologist B B Lal, who unearthed Ram Temple at Ayodhya, passes away

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Lal was the director general of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and had found temple-like pillars during excavation at the Ayodhya site where the Ram temple is now being built. Officials said that he was one of the youngest directors general of ASI and served from 1968 to 1972.

Modi, Rajnath, others wish Rahul on 49th birthday

Modi, Rajnath, others wish Rahul on 49th birthday

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Rahul Gandhi replied on Twitter, saying, 'Thank you for your greetings @narendramodi ji. I appreciate them.'

Dhankar files nomination as NDA vice-prez candidate

Dhankar files nomination as NDA vice-prez candidate

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

"I will always strive to enhance democratic values of country," Dhankhar said after filing his nomination.

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Dhankar wins vice presidential election by bagging more than 500 votes.

Oppn mounts attack on govt, Uddhav Sena skips meet over Rahul's Savarkar jibe

Oppn mounts attack on govt, Uddhav Sena skips meet over Rahul's Savarkar jibe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Parliament proceedings were adjourned amid ruckus and sloganeering by the Opposition members over the Adani issue.

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Rediff.com1 May 2023

It also promised to launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits.

Muslims should hand over 'safed bhawan' in Mathura to Hindus: UP minister

Muslims should hand over 'safed bhawan' in Mathura to Hindus: UP minister

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'A time will come when the white structure in Mathura that hurts every Hindu will be removed with the help of the court'

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Prashant Kumar Mishra, which heard the matter in a special hearing, urged the Chief Justice of India to assign the matter to a larger bench.

'Surrender immediately': Gujarat HC denies activist Teesta Setalvad bail

'Surrender immediately': Gujarat HC denies activist Teesta Setalvad bail

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Setalvad was taken into custody on June 25 last year along with former Gujarat Director General of Police R B Sreekumar and ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in an offence registered by Ahmedabad crime branch police for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame "innocent people" in the post-Godhra riots cases.

Volatile markets end flat; await Modi's cabinet

Volatile markets end flat; await Modi's cabinet

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Markets ended flat, amid a volatile trading session, as investors booked profit at higher levels.

From Modi to Kareena, don't miss videos this week!

From Modi to Kareena, don't miss videos this week!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

From Modi to Kareena, don't miss videos this week!

Death toll in Kanpur tractor-trolley accident rises to 26

Death toll in Kanpur tractor-trolley accident rises to 26

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

The death toll in the Kanpur road accident in Uttar Pradesh, where a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims overturned, rose to 26 on Saturday.

'Since I opted for Indian citizenship, Pakistanis aren't happy'

'Since I opted for Indian citizenship, Pakistanis aren't happy'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'I feel the more I'm trolled by Pakistanis, the more I am on the right path.' 'I must be doing something right for them to be so angry.'

Odisha minister succumbs hrs after being shot by police officer

Odisha minister succumbs hrs after being shot by police officer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kishore Das died of bullet injuries on Sunday, Apollo Hospital officials said.

Modi, Shah greet Fadnavis on becoming CM for 2nd time

Modi, Shah greet Fadnavis on becoming CM for 2nd time

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Taking to Twitter, Modi said, "Congratulations to @Dev_Fadnavis Ji and @AjitPawarSpeaks Ji on taking oath as the CM and Deputy CM of Maharashtra respectively. I am confident they will work diligently for the bright future of Maharashtra."

Requests to EC: Ban on Amit Shah, Yogi; FIR against Kharge

Requests to EC: Ban on Amit Shah, Yogi; FIR against Kharge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

With the election campaign in Karnataka witnessing a bitter war of words between the BJP and the Congress, both the parties rushed to the Election Commission, seeking ban on electioneering by top leaders of the other side.

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.

Drama as Rahul visits Churachandpur relief camp, meets victims of violence

Drama as Rahul visits Churachandpur relief camp, meets victims of violence

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy was on Thursday stopped by the Manipur police at Bishnupur, about 20 kilometres from Imphal, officials said.

Modi rubbishes reports of rift; hails Advani's yatra

Modi rubbishes reports of rift; hails Advani's yatra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Setting at rest speculation over a rift with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said all such reports were "extremely unfortunate and condemnable" and praised his forthcoming yatra against corruption and black money.

SP leader alleges corruption by Ayodhya trust in land deal

SP leader alleges corruption by Ayodhya trust in land deal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Samajwadi Party leader Tej Narayan Pandey on Sunday accused Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust of committing corruption in a land deal and sought a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the matter.

Fire raging in my heart too: PM Modi on Pulwama attack

Fire raging in my heart too: PM Modi on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi also expressed hopes of a strong response from India in the wake of the Pulwama attack.

Central vigilance commissioner appointed after a year, Murmu swears in Suresh Patel

Central vigilance commissioner appointed after a year, Murmu swears in Suresh Patel

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel was on Wednesday appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, a year after the post fell vacant.

PM Modi, President Kovind condole demise of Ajit Wadekar

PM Modi, President Kovind condole demise of Ajit Wadekar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Ajit Wadekar would be remembered for his rich contribution to Indian cricket.

Amit Shah raises 'SP fired at kar sevaks' pitch in Ayodhya

Amit Shah raises 'SP fired at kar sevaks' pitch in Ayodhya

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

"Do you remember that 'kar sevaks' were shot in Ayodhya and bodies were thrown into the Saryu," he said referring to a 1990 incident during the SP regime while addressing a rally at Government Inter College in Faizabad.

PM unveils 12-ft statute of Adi Shankara in Kedarnath

PM unveils 12-ft statute of Adi Shankara in Kedarnath

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Modi said he was at a loss of words to describe what he felt while he was sitting before the statue.

'Modi, Shah have to start eating fish to win Bengal'

'Modi, Shah have to start eating fish to win Bengal'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'At this moment, the Trinamool has an edge.'

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In less than an hour, seven of the top 10 India trends were fuelled by wishes pouring in for Prime Minister Modi from different quarters.

Rahul alleges Dassault paid kickbacks to Ambani's firm

Rahul alleges Dassault paid kickbacks to Ambani's firm

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'Rafale is an open and shut case and there is only one man who has done corruption'

Inner sanctum of Ram Temple to be ready by Dec 2023: VHP

Inner sanctum of Ram Temple to be ready by Dec 2023: VHP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Speaking to reporters, VHP national general secretary Milind Parande also said the construction of the temple will take a little time but the 'garbhagriha' (sanctum sanctorum) will be in place by December 2023 with starting of puja ritual and darshan for devotees.

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'Amit Shah and Modi have a disciple and guru relationship. But Modi and Jaitley's relationship was based on friendship. That's the difference.'

Germany 'takes note' of Rahul's disqualification

Germany 'takes note' of Rahul's disqualification

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

As Germany took note of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Lok Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Congress of 'inviting foreign powers' for interference in India's internal matters and the Opposition party hit back, alleging that its rival was attempting to divert attention from the Adani issue.

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Charanjit Singh, who captained the Indian team which won gold in the Olympics of 1964, died on Thursday

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hit out at Gandhi over his claims of being under surveillance by intelligence agencies and accused him of maligning India on foreign soil.

PM visits Netaji's ancestral home in Kolkata

PM visits Netaji's ancestral home in Kolkata

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata on Saturday afternoon as he came to the city to take part in the revolutionary's 125th birth anniversary celebrations.

First anniversary: PM Modi meets President Mukherjee, VP Ansari

First anniversary: PM Modi meets President Mukherjee, VP Ansari

Rediff.com26 May 2015

On the occasion of first anniversary of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari.

My govt implements schemes on time: PM Modi

My govt implements schemes on time: PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Modi deplored "the thinking of many political leaders" that projects like roads were not meant for the poor.

Cong veteran Madhavsinh Solanki, ex-Guj CM, passes away

Cong veteran Madhavsinh Solanki, ex-Guj CM, passes away

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

He had served as External Affairs Minister from June 1991 to March 1992. Solanki was a two term MP of Rajya Sabha from Gujarat.

Tendulkar makes a plea to PM Modi

Tendulkar makes a plea to PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to include all international medallists in Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).