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We share a bond of mutual trust, we connect so well: Modi on Trump

We share a bond of mutual trust, we connect so well: Modi on Trump

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised US President Donald Trump in a podcast, describing him as a "man of courage" and saying they share a "mutual trust" based on their "America First" and "India First" philosophies. Modi recalled Trump's resilience after being shot at during the US election campaign and his willingness to engage with the public at a community event in Houston. He also highlighted the shared nationalistic approach they both embrace.

MAGA + MIGA = Mega partnership: Modi at White House

MAGA + MIGA = Mega partnership: Modi at White House

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India and the United States have set a $500 billion target for bilateral trade by 2030 and added that the teams of two nations will work together to finalise a mutually beneficial trade agreement.

Modi meets top officials as Shah visits scene of Pahalgam attack

Modi meets top officials as Shah visits scene of Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar upon his arrival from Saudi Arabia to take stock of the situation following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The meeting also included Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The attack, which killed at least 26 people, including tourists from the UAE and Nepal, has sparked nationwide shock and outrage.

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The Human-rated LVM3 vehicle, the Crew Escape System and the Crew Module and Service Module are all in final stages of testing and integration.

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Vijay Or EPS: Who Will Fill Anti-DMK Space?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The two weeks that EPS took fending off the Sengottaiyan rebellion has since become lost time for the AIADMK as that was also the time Vijay took to go all-out against Stalin and the DMK, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Historical accomplishment: Modi hails Indian women's badminton team

Historical accomplishment: Modi hails Indian women's badminton team

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed as "historical accomplishment" Indian women shuttlers winning the Badminton Asia Team Championships, and said the way our 'nari shakti' (women power) has been excelling in various sports is phenomenal.

'Hello from the Melodi team': Meloni shares video with Modi

'Hello from the Melodi team': Meloni shares video with Modi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'Hi friends, from #Melodi', this is how Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni captioned a small selfie video showing her camaraderie with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road.

Trump says trade deal with India not finalised

Trump says trade deal with India not finalised

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

US President Donald Trump has said the trade deal with India is not finalised, as he stressed that India imposes more tariffs than almost any other country.

Uttarkashi floods: 2 bodies recovered, fear grows for trapped

Uttarkashi floods: 2 bodies recovered, fear grows for trapped

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Landslides blocked arterial roads leading up to Dharali where dozens of people were trapped and many homes and cars swept away by the raging waters on Tuesday. Eleven Army personnel from the nearby camp in Harsil were among those missing.

'A Revolution In Indian Languages Is Waiting To Be Unleashed'

'A Revolution In Indian Languages Is Waiting To Be Unleashed'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'The Bhashini Mission has delivered a working technology at large scale, which is as good as or better than the one with MNC tech giants.'

Over 13,000 personnel, hi-tech systems to fortify Delhi for I-Day

Over 13,000 personnel, hi-tech systems to fortify Delhi for I-Day

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Delhi is under high security with over 10,000 police personnel and hi-tech surveillance deployed for Independence Day celebrations.

India ended war at my request: Trump stands by claim

India ended war at my request: Trump stands by claim

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said the trade deal with India is not finalised, as he stressed that India imposes more tariffs than almost any other country.

PM Modi congratulates victorious Junior Women's hockey champs

PM Modi congratulates victorious Junior Women's hockey champs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team for winning the Asia Cup title and said this success shows the increasing passion towards hockey, especially among the youth.

Pahalgam attack: Perpetrators won't be spared, says Modi

Pahalgam attack: Perpetrators won't be spared, says Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

A deadly terror attack targeting tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday drew strong condemnation and outrage. 26 people, including two foreigners and two locals, were killed in the attack, which is the deadliest in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the perpetrators will not be spared and their evil agenda will never succeed. Opposition leaders demanded accountability, claiming the government's claims of normalcy in Kashmir have fallen flat.

India gears up for historic World Para athletics

India gears up for historic World Para athletics

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Preparations for the World Para Athletics Championships are going as per schedule with laying of Mondo tracks in both competition venue and training area set to be completed by September 1

Is This How First Humans Looked?

Is This How First Humans Looked?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'This Government Likes Parsis'

'This Government Likes Parsis'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Parsis are inclined towards people who work for the welfare of others.'

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.

PIX: PM Modi declares 38th National Games open!

PIX: PM Modi declares 38th National Games open!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'It is a beautiful portrait of Ek Bharat, Sreshth Bharat.'

Can India bring home gold at Asia Mixed Team C'ships?

Can India bring home gold at Asia Mixed Team C'ships?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

While India have never won the gold at the Asia Mixed Team Championships, they did secure mixed team gold and silver at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and 2022.

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

Record rains wreak havoc in Jammu, Srinagar flooded; 41 dead

Record rains wreak havoc in Jammu, Srinagar flooded; 41 dead

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

After record rains wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir over the past two days, the death toll in related incidents rose to 41, most of them victims of the landslide on a Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route, while there was some let-up in the showers on Wednesday, allowing relief efforts to pick up pace.

Asia Team C'ship: India through despite Korea loss!

Asia Team C'ship: India through despite Korea loss!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

India's badminton team lost their Group D tie against South Korea 2-3 in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship.

Flash floods devastate Uttarkashi village; 4 killed, houses buried

Flash floods devastate Uttarkashi village; 4 killed, houses buried

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A cloudburst in the high altitude villages of Dharali in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand led to flash floods, causing damage to houses and sweeping away structures. Several people are feared buried under debris.

After Brahmaputra dam, China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link near LAC

After Brahmaputra dam, China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link near LAC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

China is set to build a rail link connecting Xinjiang province with Tibet, part of which will run near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India.

PM Modi: Olympics-bound team will make India proud

PM Modi: Olympics-bound team will make India proud

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that India's Olympic-bound contingent will make the country proud and live up to the aspirations of 140 crore people

In a 1st, Indian aquanauts go 5000-metre deep into ocean

In a 1st, Indian aquanauts go 5000-metre deep into ocean

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India sent an aquanaut 5,000 metres deep into the ocean in a first-of-its-kind expedition in partnership with France, as part of preparations for India's ambitious Deep Ocean Mission.

ISRO working on 40-storey-tall rocket to launch 75-tonne payload

ISRO working on 40-storey-tall rocket to launch 75-tonne payload

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced the development of a massive rocket capable of placing 75,000 kg payloads in low earth orbit, highlighting India's growing space capabilities and future satellite launches.

Tahawwur Rana to be extradited today? Multi-agency team in US

Tahawwur Rana to be extradited today? Multi-agency team in US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The hugely significant development comes just days after Rana's last-resort attempt to evade extradition to India failed after the US Supreme Court justices denied his application, moving him closer to being handed over to Indian authorities to face justice in the dastardly attacks.

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The ruling elite are supporting those attacking the people of Gaza.' 'As a nation we should not cooperate with the oppressor regime that is allowing mass starvation as a weapon of war.'

What Modi Told Team India After Final

What Modi Told Team India After Final

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Modi and Home Minister Amit A Shah consoled the dejected Indian players.

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'...as then it brings them closer to the complaints and grievances that the public faces.'

India Unlikely To Retaliate Against US

India Unlikely To Retaliate Against US

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India would neither succumb to the Americans on issues of national security, such as its defence ties with Russia, nor cede ground on its domestic interests in the agriculture and dairy sectors.

Tax officer who arrested Kejriwal, Soren resigns

Tax officer who arrested Kejriwal, Soren resigns

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Kapil Raj, a former Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer who supervised the arrests of two chief ministers under the anti-money laundering law, has resigned from government service after serving for about 16 years, citing personal reasons.

Studying US tariff implications, hopeful of trade pact: Govt

Studying US tariff implications, hopeful of trade pact: Govt

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Indian government is studying the implications of US President Trump's announcement to impose tariffs on Indian goods and remains hopeful of concluding a bilateral trade agreement.

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'By his words, actions, and body language during their joint press appearance wanted to convey his personal respect and, more broadly, his desire to work closely with India.'

Flooded Yet Wedded

Flooded Yet Wedded

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

IPL Final: Is Chris Gayle Backing RCB or Punjab Kings?

IPL Final: Is Chris Gayle Backing RCB or Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

West Indies' batting great Chris Gayle showed his support for both his former teams -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.

Col Qureshi remarks: Would have sacked Shah for life, says Modi minister

Col Qureshi remarks: Would have sacked Shah for life, says Modi minister

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president, who is on a tour of his home state Bihar, was replying to questions from journalists who sought his views about the episode.