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Ukraine war must be resolved through dialogue: Quad

Ukraine war must be resolved through dialogue: Quad

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The leaders said they stand for adherence to international law, peaceful resolution of disputes and respect for principles of the UN Charter, including territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states.

High time to usher in new era of peace and stability: Pak envoy on national day

High time to usher in new era of peace and stability: Pak envoy on national day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Pak is keen to settle all issues with India, including the disputed issue of Jammu and Kashmir through dialogue

At commanders meet, Rajnath asks Army to keep strong vigil along China border

At commanders meet, Rajnath asks Army to keep strong vigil along China border

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asked the Army to maintain strong vigil along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China as the situation in the northern sector remained "tense" in view of deployment of PLA troops.

Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The 'Pesta Demokrasi' is a cause for celebration not only for Indonesia but also for democracy and forces for peace all over the globe, notes Sandeep Chakravorty, India's Ambassador to Indonesia.

Antidote against Nipah reaches Kerala; expert panel to decide further action

Antidote against Nipah reaches Kerala; expert panel to decide further action

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

State health minister Veena George said a meeting was held between the principal secretary of the health department and the Union health ministry earlier in the day and now the monoclonal antibody has arrived.

Fadnavis didn't return as CM, what will Modi return as: Pawar

Fadnavis didn't return as CM, what will Modi return as: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The veteran politician accused the BJP of breaking duly elected governments in opposition-ruled states even as it boasted about providing a stable government at the Centre.

REVEALED: How RBI Operated During Covid

REVEALED: How RBI Operated During Covid

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

200 staffers, consisting of RBI officials and support teams, who are essential to perform critical functions, were isolated at a separate facility in a dedicated quarantined environment near all three RBI data centres.

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka on Friday sought to woo farmers, women and younger generation with a slew of welfare measures in its last budget in the current term, also earmarking Rs 1000 crore towards development and renovation of various temples and maths in the state.

'We are closing loopholes exploited by highest level of taxpayers'

'We are closing loopholes exploited by highest level of taxpayers'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'...Market-linked debentures, high-value insurance, exemptions from capital gains by investment in real estate, etc.' 'So, there are a number of measures directed at collecting a fair share from higher income individuals.'

'It will harm Hindus': VHP opposes Yogi's population control policy

'It will harm Hindus': VHP opposes Yogi's population control policy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The VHP, in its letter to the state law commission, has not just cited policy's adverse impact on children, it also lists imbalance in communities as 'different communities respond differently to incentives or disincentives related to family planning and contraption'.

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Setting the tone for his 2024 re-election bid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for waging a war against the 'three evils' of corruption, appeasement and dynastic politics, stepped up the OBC outreach with a mega scheme and exuded confidence he would return to address the nation from the Red Fort next year.

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -- We the People -- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US.

Any college will be proud if...: Uddhav's dig at PM over degree

Any college will be proud if...: Uddhav's dig at PM over degree

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Uddhav Thackeray dared PM Modi to fulfil Savarkar's dream of "akhand Bharat"

Buoyed by increasing minority support in NE, Modi now sets eyes on Kerala

Buoyed by increasing minority support in NE, Modi now sets eyes on Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Modi hit out at the Congress for its president Mallikarjun Kharge's attempt to play down his party's poor show in the polls by describing it as "small state elections".

No govt job, subsidy if more than 2 kids: UP population draft bill

No govt job, subsidy if more than 2 kids: UP population draft bill

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Suggestions have been invited from the public to improve the draft bill and July 19 is the last date for it.

Hope LeT, JeM don't use Afghanistan: India at UN

Hope LeT, JeM don't use Afghanistan: India at UN

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'We hope that the situation in Afghanistan does not pose a challenge to its neighbours and its territory is not used by terrorist groups'

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Out of 120 members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament), Netanyahu has the support of 64 members

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In years past, we often approached the Budget expecting to see changes in direct and indirect taxes. Those days are behind us. The Budget of today seeks to expand the economy and keep it at the forefront of technology, observes Harsh Goenka.

Modi: 'Elections are an open university'

Modi: 'Elections are an open university'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'We get the opportunity for new recruitment and the chance to introspect.'

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Khan also said Pakistan has decided to partner any other country only for peace and named the partnership with the US as the one.

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Wishing him, President Droupadi Murmu said the work for nation-building under his incomparable hardwork, dedication and creativity continue to advance.

2022 Will Determine Xi's Political Future

2022 Will Determine Xi's Political Future

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Xi does not want to risk any political or economic crisis complicating his bid to remain in office, observes Ambassador Shyam Saran, the former foreign secretary.

Govt says retail prices of 3 pulses on declining trend

Govt says retail prices of 3 pulses on declining trend

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Retail prices of three pulses -- tur, moong dal and urad -- are on a declining trend after the government took coordinated actions with state governments to check hoarding, the Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Friday. "The upward pressure on retail prices of tur, moong dal and urad has stabilized in 2021 and is on a stable or declining trend," it said in a statement. According to the ministry, the average increase in prices of these three pulses during April to June 16, 2021 was 0.95 per cent as compared with previous three months (January-March, 2021).

Army Vice Chief reviews military preparedness in Ladakh

Army Vice Chief reviews military preparedness in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General C P Mohanty on Thursday carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness in eastern Ladakh on the first day of his three-day visit to the region where Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff for over a year.

Nagaland killings renew demand to repeal AFSPA

Nagaland killings renew demand to repeal AFSPA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The AFSPA is in force in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur (excluding Imphal Municipal Council Area), Changlang, Longding and Tirap districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and areas falling within the jurisdiction of eight police stations of districts in Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam.

Does Modi have an Economic Road Map?

Does Modi have an Economic Road Map?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Pragmatism and flexibility is a virtue. An untethered and short-term approach to policymaking is a flaw, argues Mihir S Sharma.

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sharad Pawar reckons that the NCP has value as a united, going concern, not as a gaggle of leaders in search of followers, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Sputnik V vaccine to be available in India from next week: Govt

Sputnik V vaccine to be available in India from next week: Govt

Rediff.com14 May 2021

India is expecting 156 million doses of the vaccine from August to September, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Disengagement, de-escalation way forward to settle Ladakh issue: Rajnath

Disengagement, de-escalation way forward to settle Ladakh issue: Rajnath

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Singh also said that Indian troops are standing firm braving extreme weather and hostile forces to defend the country's territorial integrity.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

'India should start thinking about having its own crypto exchange and crypto currency'

'India should start thinking about having its own crypto exchange and crypto currency'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'India should start leveraging rather than banning crypto.'

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Putra-moh Congress ko nasht kar raha hai (Sonia Gandhi's love for Rahul Gandhi is destroying the Congress).'

SC modifies order, removes buffer against immediate arrests in dowry cases

SC modifies order, removes buffer against immediate arrests in dowry cases

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The top court said the direction to create family welfare committees in every district and the power conferred in them was 'not in accord with the statutory framework'.

'Politicians don't like honest policemen'

'Politicians don't like honest policemen'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'Politicians want pliable policemen who would carry out their orders, right or wrong, lawful or illegal.'

What is working for Modi if not the economy?

What is working for Modi if not the economy?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Flurry of economic reform suggests Modi realises his muscular nationalism script is getting jaded. Chances are he'll try for economic recovery but stick to what's worked so far, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Why BJP Needs A Democratic Check-Up

Why BJP Needs A Democratic Check-Up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The country may become militarily impressive, pile on GDP and the durbar of the ruling party may fill with the wealthy indebted to the rulers for their riches. But the spontaneous camaraderie of a free people will diminish and with it, our shared ownership of the country, warns Shyam G Menon.

Cong, NCP work for their families, BJP-Sena for India: Shah

Cong, NCP work for their families, BJP-Sena for India: Shah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

"Maharashtra has got nothing to do with Kashmir? Soldiers from Buldhana sacrificed their lives for the protection of Kashmir. Opposition doesn't feel national issues are important," he said.

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The bilateral and Quad summits, in which Prime Minister Modi played a significant role, has sent the right message to China, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

BJP wins state polls 4-1, AAP bags Punjab as Congress is run out

BJP wins state polls 4-1, AAP bags Punjab as Congress is run out

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

In line with exit poll predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party has taken an early lead in Uttar Pradesh, after one hour of counting.

PM seeks Saudi help for evacuation of 400 Indians from Yemen

PM seeks Saudi help for evacuation of 400 Indians from Yemen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Modi on Monday night sought the help of Saudi Arabia as he held a telephonic conversation with King Salman bin Abdul aziz Al Saud