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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.'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Sri Ayodhyaji will emerge as the greatest centre of cultural togetherness, universal harmony, vasudeva kutumbakam, compassion, and love for every single living being on this Earth.'

Setback for Chandrababu Naidu as 4 TDP MPs join BJP

Setback for Chandrababu Naidu as 4 TDP MPs join BJP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Reacting to the development, Naidu said such crises were not new to the party.

How Modi Restored Dignity Of Padma Awards

How Modi Restored Dignity Of Padma Awards

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

No longer, Virendra Kapoor points out, are these awards given on the recommendation of ministers, or the Delhi-based liaison men who had ruled the roast till 2014.

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

'We are in very tough times, but we are all absolutely committed to seeing the destruction of Hamas'

'Don't have capacity': Kangana rules out foray in politics

'Don't have capacity': Kangana rules out foray in politics

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The 35-year-old actor said her politics will reflect in her work.

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said.

'PM's appreciation will further strengthen Team India's resolve'

'PM's appreciation will further strengthen Team India's resolve'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

India's head coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words of appreciation on the national cricket team's recent triumph in Australia would strengthen its resolve to perform "under pressure" in future assignments as well.

Train seat turned into Shiva temple one-time affair: Railways

Train seat turned into Shiva temple one-time affair: Railways

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

In a first, seat number 64 of coach B5 in the Kashi-Mahakal Express, that connects three Jyotirlingas in two states, had been turned into a mini-temple devoted to Lord Shiva.

Dr V Shanta, renowned cancer specialist, passes away

Dr V Shanta, renowned cancer specialist, passes away

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Renowned oncologist and chairperson of the Cancer Institute in Chennai, Dr V Shanta, who is noted for her outstanding contribution to cancer care, died early on Tuesday. She was 93.

Leaders pay rich tributes to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Leaders pay rich tributes to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Jhunjhunwala passed away early on Sunday morning due to a cardiac arrest, a source in his newly set up airline said.

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.

Bypoll results come as booster shot for BJP ahead of election season

Bypoll results come as booster shot for BJP ahead of election season

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's bypoll win in four of the six seats it contested has invigorated the party ahead of assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

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.

Ram Mandir Trust members invite PM to bhoomi pujan

Ram Mandir Trust members invite PM to bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The meeting came a day after the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra, set up recently to oversee the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, met for the first time on Wednesday.

How CM Modi showed us what PM Modi would be like

How CM Modi showed us what PM Modi would be like

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The expectation that Mr Modi would be a major reformer, capable of reinvigorating the Indian economy, were based on a complete misreading of both his actions and his performance as Gujarat chief minister, says Mihir S Sharma.

Some think building temple will eradicate Covid: Pawar

Some think building temple will eradicate Covid: Pawar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Meanwhile, the Sena said that Lord Ram was a matter of faith for his party, and that it will not indulge in any politics over the issue.

Modi visits Akshardham temple, reaches out to Patels

Modi visits Akshardham temple, reaches out to Patels

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Modi did not speak much about politics but made a reference to the agitation by the Patels for quotas.

Houses damaged, cracks on roads as quake hits Mizoram

Houses damaged, cracks on roads as quake hits Mizoram

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga of all possible support from the Centre after the earthquake hit the northeastern state.

Netaji's grand statue to be installed at India Gate: PM

Netaji's grand statue to be installed at India Gate: PM

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Till the statue, made of granite, is completed, a hologram statue of his would be present at the same place.

Nitish aide calls K'taka minister 'deshdrohi' for saffron flag remark

Nitish aide calls K'taka minister 'deshdrohi' for saffron flag remark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The Janata Dal-United parliamentary board chief latched on to reports of KS Eshwarappa, a minister in the BJP-ruled southern state, having said that the tricolour may be replaced by a saffron flag sometime in the future.

Calling for discipline is branded autocratic: Modi @ Naidu book launch

Calling for discipline is branded autocratic: Modi @ Naidu book launch

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

After launching a book on experiences of Naidu during his first year as vice president of India and chairman of Rajya Sabha, Modi said he always provides visionary leadership whenever he gets a responsibility.

PM, BJP CMs, seers, Kashmir Files team to attend Yogi's swearing-in

PM, BJP CMs, seers, Kashmir Files team to attend Yogi's swearing-in

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The ceremony on Friday will be attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and chief ministers of Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states.

Eminent aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha passes away

Eminent aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha passes away

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

According to his family friends, Narasimha was in the league of the Missile Man of India and former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.

Disciple held as Akhara Parishad head found dead

Disciple held as Akhara Parishad head found dead

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

According to Inspector General of Police K P Singh, Mahant Giri's body was found hanging from the ceiling by his disciples. A purported suicide note of seven-eight pages was also found at the site in which the seer had written that he was mentally disturbed and was ending his life.

President, PM, leaders pay rich tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

President, PM, leaders pay rich tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several central ministers and chief ministers and leaders cutting across party lines condoled the demise of former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday and hailed his immense contributions to the state as well as the country.

Ram, Sita, Laxman Invited To Ayodhya

Ram, Sita, Laxman Invited To Ayodhya

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Not only will Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri and Deepika Chikhalia attend the Pran Pratistha ceremony, Moti Sagar, Ramanand Sagar's son, also received an invitation.

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

They also slammed the "violent rhetoric" against India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and said free speech does not mean a license to incite violence or vandalise property.

Suvendu did come to my house but I didn't meet him: SG Tushar Mehta

Suvendu did come to my house but I didn't meet him: SG Tushar Mehta

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Adhikari, the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly, had also denied the meeting, saying that he had recently gone to Mehta's residence in Delhi regarding a case related to "post-poll violence" in the state but "could not meet him in person".

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Patel was administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat.

BJP MP gives privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

BJP MP gives privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Noting that while every MP has a constitutional right to speak in Parliament and express his/her views on various topics, he said it is also one of the foremost duties of every member to maintain decency and should not speak anything that would lower the dignity of Parliament and categorised as 'Contempt of the House'.

Ram Temple construction work in full swing: Trust secy

Ram Temple construction work in full swing: Trust secy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Construction work on the Ram temple in Ayodhya is going on in full swing and a part of construction is likely to be completed by October this year, said general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday.

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also quashed the rumours and wished Milkha a speedy recovery.

'Left is not right for any part of India': BJP reacts to poll results

'Left is not right for any part of India': BJP reacts to poll results

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders were enthused after they ousted the Left government in Tripura and scored positively in Nagaland too. Here are reactions from the party leaders.

RIP Pranab da: 'His demise is passing of an era'

RIP Pranab da: 'His demise is passing of an era'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Shortly after former President Pranab Mukherjee passed away, leaders, including President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid tributes to him.

Aam aadmi Modi! Meet the farmer who named mango after PM

Aam aadmi Modi! Meet the farmer who named mango after PM

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

"I had kept the first fruits of the Modi mango variety solely for the prime minister but I do not have a medium to send them to him."

The Marie Antoinette of Indian politics

The Marie Antoinette of Indian politics

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Everybody knows that any solution would upstage and expose official bungling.' 'That is something Mrs Sitharaman's masters will not allow.' 'No matter how high the cost in human misery, they will squander a fortune on the unnecessary Central Vista extravaganza,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Divine help! Modi eyes temple gold to tide over trade imbalance

Divine help! Modi eyes temple gold to tide over trade imbalance

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Key to Modi's plan will be the interest rates offered for gold deposits.

BJP's Ajmer MP Sanwar Lal Jat passes away

BJP's Ajmer MP Sanwar Lal Jat passes away

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Jat had served as Minister of State for Water Resources in the Narendra Modi government.

Bharat Ratna to Malviya, Atal: PM says 'fitting recognition'

Bharat Ratna to Malviya, Atal: PM says 'fitting recognition'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the conferment of Bharat Ratna on Madan Mohan Malviya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a "fitting recognition" of the services of the "illustrious stalwarts" to the nation.