News for 'State Dinner'

Sena to host 3rd INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Sena to host 3rd INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The two-day deliberations, which will be held at Grand Hyatt in the suburbs, will begin in the evening of August 31 and from 10am on September 1. The meeting will be followed by a press conference, Raut informed.

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

From the 13th century Konark temple of Odisha to the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar, the G20 Summit venue in New Delhi has put a spotlight on the rich architectural heritage of India.

Huma, Saqib, Varun's Love Letters to Kashmir

Huma, Saqib, Varun's Love Letters to Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

'From the time we landed to the time we left, we got so much love that I didn't feel like coming home.'

How Nushrratt Bharuccha made it back from violence-hit Israel

How Nushrratt Bharuccha made it back from violence-hit Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Caught in the middle of a war in a foreign country was hardly something any of us had envisaged.'

Ganguly hosts Amit Shah at his Kolkata residence

Ganguly hosts Amit Shah at his Kolkata residence

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Shah had dinner with the BCCI chief at his residence. More details are awaited. The Home Minister arrived in West Bengal on Thursday for a two-day visit to the state.

Manipur: 'It was like pogrom of Jews in Nazi Germany'

Manipur: 'It was like pogrom of Jews in Nazi Germany'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Suddenly, a mob gathered near the locality, pelting stones and shouting slogans asking residents to leave. Manipur had been tense throughout the day with demonstrations and protests in Churachandpur and Imphal, some of which had turned violent.

Day after youth's murder, Union minister's son booked under Arms Act in UP

Day after youth's murder, Union minister's son booked under Arms Act in UP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

According to the minister, his son Vikas Kishore lives at his Lucknow residence but he was in Delhi when Vinay Srivastava, described as his friend, was murdered at the house.

The Cadet Who Won President's Gold Medal At NDA

The Cadet Who Won President's Gold Medal At NDA

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Afrid Afroz, 21, who was adjudged best cadet at the NDA's 144th course, will join the Indian Air Force and hopes to be a fighter pilot.

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi gave President Biden the unique sandalwood box sourced from Mysore with intricately carved flora and fauna patterns and handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur during an intimate dinner at the White House on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: For Obamas, it was handshakes and smiles @ prez banquet

PHOTOS: For Obamas, it was handshakes and smiles @ prez banquet

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The who's who of the political and business world showed up for the state dinner

Modi talked about Chinese actions with Macron: Sources

Modi talked about Chinese actions with Macron: Sources

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The Ukraine conflict and Chinese activities in the Indo-Pacific region figured in last week's talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, and both sides have similar views over the two issues, sources said on Monday.

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Queen Elizabeth II used her banquet speech to subtly remind the visiting US President that the international institutions set up after the World War II were designed to ensure the horrors of conflict were not repeated.

Elderly priest, wife sustain burns in petrol bomb attack in Rajasthan

Elderly priest, wife sustain burns in petrol bomb attack in Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The attack took place on Sunday night in the Heera ki Basti area where Navratan Prajapat (72) was having dinner in a small accommodation he shares with his wife, they said.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Li also had a difficult meeting with some of the Western leaders on the sidelines, especially Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has signalled Italy's resolve to quit China's famed Belt and Road Initiative for its failure to bring the expected results to Rome.

Obama to meet Singh, Gilani on sidelines next week

Obama to meet Singh, Gilani on sidelines next week

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

US President Barack Obama will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani Premier Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, the White House said on Tuesday.

Salahis voted biggest political losers of 2009

Salahis voted biggest political losers of 2009

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Tareq and Michaele Salahi, who also rubbed elbows with the likes of President Obama, US Vice-President Joe Biden and Indian PM, and triumphantly posted photos of their coup on social networking site 'Facebook', has earned the distinction in a recent Gallup poll.

'Salahis demanding 6-figure payment for story'

'Salahis demanding 6-figure payment for story'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

An American couple, who gatecrashed into a State dinner President Barack Obama hosted for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the White House, were now trying to peddle their story for hundreds of thousands of dollars to television networks.

White House gate-crasher couple's link with India

White House gate-crasher couple's link with India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Last week's state dinner at the White House for the Indian prime minister had two unexpected guests: Washington, DC socialites and reality television hopefuls Michaele and Tareq Salahi, wine and polo promoters from Virginia. Though their names did not feature on the star-studded guest-list, the couple breezed by security, posed for photos and entered the White House lower hallway, where they mingled with guests.

Will The Peta Fit President Murmu?

Will The Peta Fit President Murmu?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Glimpses of what some of our leaders were up to on Monday, September 26, 2022.

PHOTOS: US President Obama dances the Tango in Argentina

PHOTOS: US President Obama dances the Tango in Argentina

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Barack Obama and Michelle showed off their moves at the end of a state dinner in Argentina.

26 parties to attend Opposition meet, 11 up from last time

26 parties to attend Opposition meet, 11 up from last time

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

On the eve of the meeting hosted by it, the Congress clarified that it will oppose the ordinance on Delhi services in Parliament, a key condition put by the AAP to attend the talks.

What will happen after Sonia-Azad meeting?

What will happen after Sonia-Azad meeting?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'Wait for more action the day after (the Friday meeting).'

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Prince George became the star of the Kensington Palace party after greeting Michelle and Barack Obama in his dressing gown and slippers.

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour given by France is another in a series of top international awards and honours bestowed by various countries on Prime Minister Modi.

Senators want White House gatecrashers punished

Senators want White House gatecrashers punished

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Two influential American Senators have demanded action against the US couple that gatecrashed into the First State Dinner hosted in honour of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an incident that has put a question mark on the security of the White House.

Indian-born designer dresses Michelle Obama

Indian-born designer dresses Michelle Obama

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

On November 24, US President Barack Obama hosted a state dinner at the White House to honour our Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. And appropriately enough, the First Lady chose a creation by Indian-born designer Naeem Khan to grace the occasion. A first look.

Who does Indra Nooyi belong to? India or US

Who does Indra Nooyi belong to? India or US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

'I am still the girl who grew up in a close family in Madras, in the South of India, and I am deeply connected to the lessons and culture of my youth. I am also the woman who arrived in the US at age twenty-three to study and work and, somehow, rose to lead an iconic company, a journey that I believe is possible only in America. I belong in both worlds,' says the ex-Pepsico chief in her memoir

Xi's China Dream Gets India Pushback

Xi's China Dream Gets India Pushback

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

As India's stock rises, the resolution of the border row may become even more difficult, warn Harsh V Pant and Kalpit Mankikar.

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'

Image: White House gatecrashers get gossip award

Image: White House gatecrashers get gossip award

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

'Heck, the only way Tareeq and Michaele Salahi could have missed being our Persons of the Year was if we'd made them Persons of the Decade instead,' wrote the columnist.

Amarnath row: PM, Sonia seek Advani's opinion

Amarnath row: PM, Sonia seek Advani's opinion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Dr Singh and Gandhi, along with External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, had the discussion with Advani on the issue during the State dinner hosted for visiting Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in New Delhi on Monday.

'This exposes the real face of the BJP'

'This exposes the real face of the BJP'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'This is the real purpose behind the arrest, and it is not about controlling corruption.' 'It is like taking Amit Shah into custody before the 2024 elections.' 'How will it affect the BJP's election machinery?'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Phnom Penh on Sunday and discussed bilateral ties, the raging Ukraine conflict, energy issues, G20 and the situation in the Indo-Pacific, days ahead of a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden.

Modi to host lunch for Trump on Feb 25, Kovind dinner

Modi to host lunch for Trump on Feb 25, Kovind dinner

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Sources said India and US do not want to rush in finalising a trade deal and both sides will take a decision on it considering a long-term view.

10 BJP MLAs suspended from Karnataka assembly after ruckus

10 BJP MLAs suspended from Karnataka assembly after ruckus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The Karnataka legislative assembly on Wednesday witnessed chaotic and unruly scenes as angry Bharatiya Jansata Party legislators tore copies of bills and the agenda, and threw them at the deputy speaker, who was presiding, following which Speaker U T Khader suspended 10 of them for the remainder of the session.

Delhi should let the states decide: Nitish Kumar

Delhi should let the states decide: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

"Delhi should let the states decide what they should do," Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar tells Aditi Phadnis

A Week In The Life Of A PSU Banker

A Week In The Life Of A PSU Banker

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'The CM kept his cool, but his adviser was liberal with filthy language.' Tamal Bandyopadhyay recreates the diary of a general manager in a public sector bank, providing a glimpse of how they balance their work and life.