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Cong seeks EC action against PM for 'Cong shielded terrorism' remark

Cong seeks EC action against PM for 'Cong shielded terrorism' remark

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The Congress on Saturday wrote to the Election Commission seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'Congress shielded terrorism for vote bank' remark and said he has crossed the 'lakshman rekha'.

'Insulted for 20 years': Modi dials V-P over mimicry row

'Insulted for 20 years': Modi dials V-P over mimicry row

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

A political row broke out on Tuesday after Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee derisively mimicked Dhankhar during the opposition's protest on the stairs of Parliament against the MPs' suspension, drawing strong condemnation from the ruling BJP.

90 Year Old Vyjayanthimala's Amazing Dance Performance

90 Year Old Vyjayanthimala's Amazing Dance Performance

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The veteran actor proved that age is just a number for an artiste.

Peaceful, prosperous Northeast is Modi govt's goal: Shah to Naga leaders

Peaceful, prosperous Northeast is Modi govt's goal: Shah to Naga leaders

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Since negotiations are still ongoing, any report on possible solutions to various issues during the negotiations would only be speculative, the spokesperson said.

Obscure US-based firm wants to invest $500m, appeals to Modi in ads

Obscure US-based firm wants to invest $500m, appeals to Modi in ads

Rediff.com24 May 2021

An obscure US-based firm with just 19 employees, USD 15 million in revenue and hosting just a one-page website, wants to invest USD 500 billion in equity into India's National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).

The Message From Modi's Ram Mandir Speech

The Message From Modi's Ram Mandir Speech

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com decodes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech after the Pran Prathistha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodha.

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

President Murmu reached the new Parliament building in a six-horse buggy accompanied by the Presidential Bodyguards riding horses.

Prayers offered at reopened temple in Sambhal

Prayers offered at reopened temple in Sambhal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Devotees thronged the Khaggu Sarai area in Sambhal on Tuesday to offer prayers to an idol of Lord Hanuman that was discovered in the Bhasma Shankar temple, reopened last week after being shut for 46 years.

PM leads Yoga Day event in Kashmir amid rain spoiler

PM leads Yoga Day event in Kashmir amid rain spoiler

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world sees yoga as a powerful agent for global good as it helps people live in the present without carrying the baggage of the past.

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'They hate him so much that if PM Modi says the Sun rises in the east the Congress will say the Sun rises in the west.'

Ram Lalla's eyes can't be revealed before...: Chief priest

Ram Lalla's eyes can't be revealed before...: Chief priest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

If the eyes can be seen, an investigation should be done on who revealed the eyes and how the pictures of the idol are going viral'

'Jai Shri Ram', 'Har Har Mahadev' heard during FM's budget speech

'Jai Shri Ram', 'Har Har Mahadev' heard during FM's budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Most of the members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were seen wearing face masks. However, members had crowded the Lok Sabha chamber, while hardly a handful of others, including union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Piyush Goyal, were seen seated in the Rajya Sabha chamber.

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was passed unanimously as besides the BJP MLAs, members of the Opposition Congress as well as the Aam Aadmi Party extended their support to it.

PCI staff donate one-day salary to fight COVID-19

PCI staff donate one-day salary to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

It said that PCI chief patron Avinash Rai Khanna has also donated one month of his pension.

Notice on 'rate card' ads: Cong accuses EC of bias

Notice on 'rate card' ads: Cong accuses EC of bias

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The EC had on Saturday issued a notice to the Karnataka Congress over its "corruption rate card" advertisements published in newspapers in the run-up to the May 10 state polls and sought "empirical evidence" to prove its allegations by Sunday evening.

Union minister questions Shankaracharyas' contribution to Hindus

Union minister questions Shankaracharyas' contribution to Hindus

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

'Shankaracharyas look at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP through a political prism. This temple is not built on politics but on religion. Ram is our God'

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With such announcements grabbing the voters' attention, critical issues like pollution, especially the smog that chokes Delhi every winter, remain largely unaddressed. Many residents have raised concerns over the lack of concrete action plans to combat air pollution, which continues to pose a severe health risk to Delhiites.

To dent my image some people have given a 'supari': Modi

To dent my image some people have given a 'supari': Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"Earlier, governments were busy in vote bank appeasement but we are busy satisfying people," the prime minister said.

Modi becomes first PM to visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi

Modi becomes first PM to visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation of the Ram temple in Ayodhya after offering prayers at the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya.

Mamata declines to speak at Netaji event over 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans

Mamata declines to speak at Netaji event over 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The West Bengal chief minister said such "insult" was unacceptable.

Pawar meets Modi as Maha govt formation gathers momentum

Pawar meets Modi as Maha govt formation gathers momentum

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The meeting is significant as PM Modi heaped heavy praise for the NCP during a debate on Monday to mark the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha was viewed with interest.

PM meets world champion Nikhat Zareen

PM meets world champion Nikhat Zareen

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Apart from Nikhat, Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda, both of whom bronze medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships, met the Prime Minister.

Sports Minister refuses to get drawn into Bajrang Punia controversy

Sports Minister refuses to get drawn into Bajrang Punia controversy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday refused to involve himself in the boiling controversy over wrestler Bajrang Punia returning his Padma Shri.

Red diary vs red tomatoes: Modi, Gehlot in war of words

Red diary vs red tomatoes: Modi, Gehlot in war of words

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday exchanged jibes over the red diary that a sacked state minister claims records financial misdeeds of the CM and his colleagues.

SEE: Modi sings bhajans at Ravidas temple

SEE: Modi sings bhajans at Ravidas temple

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Greeting people, the prime minister tweeted a media report about ongoing work at the expansion and beautification of the temple at the saint's birthplace in Varanasi, also his parliamentary constituency.

Ayodhya adorned with 30-ft pillars with orb resembling the Sun

Ayodhya adorned with 30-ft pillars with orb resembling the Sun

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

As Ayodhya gears up for the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple next month, a set of imposing sun-themed pillars -- 'Surya Stambhs' -- are being installed along a prominent road of the temple town.

51,000 diyas form 'Batoge to Katoge' slogan at Varanasi ghat

51,000 diyas form 'Batoge to Katoge' slogan at Varanasi ghat

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

More than 51,000 diyas were lighted on Friday on Dev Deepawali at a Varanasi ghat to form 'Batoge to Katoge' -- a slogan given recently by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a call apparently to Hindus to stay united.

Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi

Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, a project which is spread over five lakh square feet and connects the temple premises to the River Ganga besides providing several facilities to devotees.

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna passed away at his residence in Bengaluru early Tuesday morning, his family said.

Congress accuses Modi of 'doublespeak' on intolerance

Congress accuses Modi of 'doublespeak' on intolerance

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Sharma said since Modi has not taken any action, the only inference or conclusion that can be drawn is that he is very much a tacit "endorser".

Ram ki baat ho gayi, ab...: Uddhav targets Modi

Ram ki baat ho gayi, ab...: Uddhav targets Modi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

They say we became 'Congresswasi'. We didn't become 'Bhajapawasi' even after spending 30 years with the BJP. Then how can we become 'Congresswasi'?

Cyber criminals' latest target: Ayodhya!

Cyber criminals' latest target: Ayodhya!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has sent a high-level team to Ayodhya to deal with cyber threats ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in the historical town on January 22.

Adani benefited from Modi govt's 'largesse': Jairam Ramesh

Adani benefited from Modi govt's 'largesse': Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Adani Group said it was only an operator of the coal mine, which was allocated to Rajasthan government when Congress was in power both at the Centre and the state and Ramesh as environment minister had given the forest clearance.

Kumbh: 2 crore take Maghi Purnima dip; kalpvasis to return

Kumbh: 2 crore take Maghi Purnima dip; kalpvasis to return

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Amid heightened security measures, more than two crore devotees took a dip in the Sangam till 6 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

Centre notifies CAA rules ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Centre notifies CAA rules ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

With the CAA rules being issued, the Modi government will now start granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians -- from the three countries.

BJP chief Nadda to skip Ram temple consecration event

BJP chief Nadda to skip Ram temple consecration event

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The ruling party's leaders are likely to watch the ceremony from different parts of the country along with others, including the masses, amid the suggestion from the leadership that they should visit the temple after January 22 when a large number of guests are expected.

'I Would Have Even Defeated Modi In Ayodhya'

'I Would Have Even Defeated Modi In Ayodhya'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'The 2024 general elections proved that UP is not Gujarat.'

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Chanting slogans of "Modi Modi" and India-US friendship, Indian Americans walked in a procession for over an hour towards the historic Lincoln Memorial where the participants busted into an impromptu dance.

'Hanuman ji himself...': Monkey enters Ram temple sanctum sanctorum

'Hanuman ji himself...': Monkey enters Ram temple sanctum sanctorum

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The temple trust shared the incident, that took place on Tuesday night, on its official 'X' handle.

53 Padma awards handed out, Sudha Murthy, Keeravani among recipients

53 Padma awards handed out, Sudha Murthy, Keeravani among recipients

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Veteran socialist leader and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, and medical professional Dilip Mahalanabis, known globally for his work on Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), were among those conferred the Padma Vibhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.