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UNSC expansion must be part of UN reforms: India

UNSC expansion must be part of UN reforms: India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

'The expansion of the Security Council should be seen in the context of overall reforms of the United Nations, which would make it more effective and efficient and give strong legitimacy to its decisions.'

British PM Gordon Brown to visit India in January

British PM Gordon Brown to visit India in January

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Brown said he would like to take with him the message of "success of British Indian community" to India and share it with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh "who is a good friend."

FDI inflows in manufacturing rose by 45% between Oct-Feb

FDI inflows in manufacturing rose by 45% between Oct-Feb

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

FDI inflows in the manufacturing sector rose by almost 45 per cent between October last year and this February.

PM exploiting national security issue to divert attention from failures: Cong

PM exploiting national security issue to divert attention from failures: Cong

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The Congress is seeking to give a strong political message to the nation from the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel, with the party leadership holding the prayer meeting at Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, followed by the CWC meet at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel national memorial in the state.

Congress gives notice for Rajya Sabha debate, resolution on Uttarakhand

Congress gives notice for Rajya Sabha debate, resolution on Uttarakhand

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

The notices given by Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and Deputy Leader of Congress in the House, Anand Sharma, seek to corner the government on the issue accusing it of "destabilising" a democratically-elected government in Uttarakhand.

Gandhi family's SPG cover withdrawn; Cong protests

Gandhi family's SPG cover withdrawn; Cong protests

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The Gandhi family will now get 'Z+' security by the Central Reserve Police Force on an all-India basis.

Hide-and-seek with Raageshwari

Hide-and-seek with Raageshwari

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

Reader Anand Sharma shares his memories.

It's time for Rahul to take charge, says Digvijaya

It's time for Rahul to take charge, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Saturday stirred a controversy by saying that time has come for Rahul Gandhi to take charge of the party from his mother Sonia Gandhi, a statement that was described as his "personal views" by the party.

Indians in Lebanon: Civilians may leave

Indians in Lebanon: Civilians may leave

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

One Indian soldier was injured on Monday after shrapnel from Israeli bombing hit him.

Privilege motion against Sushma for 'misleading information'

Privilege motion against Sushma for 'misleading information'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The motions were moved over misinformation on PM Modi's Lahore visit and the Bandung Conference.

Congress rubbishes Mitrokhin report

Congress rubbishes Mitrokhin report

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Recalling instances, he said there were several occasions when "fiction" was not allowed to be discussed.

Shapoorji Pallonji to build presidential complex

Shapoorji Pallonji to build presidential complex

Rediff.com25 May 2006

The foundation of the seat of government and presidential complex will be laid by John Agyekum Kufuor, president of Ghana, in the presence of Anand Sharma, Indian minister of state for external affairs, on Friday in the Republic of Ghana.

Meet Angelina, the do-gooder

Meet Angelina, the do-gooder

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

India has been gracious to refugees: Jolie

India has been gracious to refugees: Jolie

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Hollywood heart-throb and Goodwill Ambassador of UN High Commission for Refugees Angelina Jolie on Sunday hailed India for giving shelter to displaced people of a number of countries and said she would work with New Delhi in this field.

Chile favours India's UNSC candidature

Chile favours India's UNSC candidature

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

Both India and Chile discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, which included bilateral matters like trade, scientific cooperation and Free Trade Agreement.

India on shopping spree for oil assets

India on shopping spree for oil assets

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Energy-hungry India is scouting for oil and gas assets in Central Asia, Africa and Latin America to feed the requirements of its rapidly expanding economy.

I am a bigger patriot than Modi: Kejriwal

I am a bigger patriot than Modi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is facing sedition charge, on Monday said he is a "bigger patriot" than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party does not want to upset Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti by arresting the "real traitors" in the JNU case.

JNU row: Rahul, Kejriwal, Yechury among 9 booked for sedition

JNU row: Rahul, Kejriwal, Yechury among 9 booked for sedition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Sitaram Yechury are among nine persons who have been booked on sedition charges in connection with the JNU row, police said on Sunday.

Sharma discusses UNSC membership with Annan

Sharma discusses UNSC membership with Annan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Sharma was confident that New Delhi would occupy its rightful place on the UNSC.

Irani again defends JNU action but in milder tone

Irani again defends JNU action but in milder tone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

For the second straight day, HRD Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday made a strong defence of the government's actions with regard to the Jawaharlal Nehru University issue and suicide of Dalit student in Hyderabad University in the face of intense attack by the opposition which alleged that attempts were being made to suppress dissent.

Civil nuclear energy: India, Russia cosy up

Civil nuclear energy: India, Russia cosy up

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

India will be identifying and separating its civilian and military nuclear facilities and programmes in a phased manner.

All 12 detained in Amsterdam are Indians

All 12 detained in Amsterdam are Indians

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

India has sought consular access for those detained, he said.

UK: Guru Gobind Singh's belongings missing

UK: Guru Gobind Singh's belongings missing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

The Indian government had received requests for assistance in locating the 'Kalgi' and some other articles of Guru Gobind Singh and bringing them back to India.

N-deal: Govt dismisses sell out charge

N-deal: Govt dismisses sell out charge

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Let there not be any "misgivings or concerns" on this score, Sharma said intervening in the short-duration discussion on Indo-US nuclear deal.

India flays Pope's conversion remarks

India flays Pope's conversion remarks

Rediff.com23 May 2006

In a "firm, appropriate and timely" response, India on Tuesday told the Vatican that it disapproved of the Pope's criticism against banning conversions and his remarks of religious intolerance in the country.

Govt should stick to retail FDI norms: CAIT

Govt should stick to retail FDI norms: CAIT

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The government should stick to the recent clarifications released on FDI in multi-brand retail trading and not ease the conditions for foreign retailers.

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

Congress takes Rafale fight to CAG's door, demands report on 'irregularities'

Congress takes Rafale fight to CAG's door, demands report on 'irregularities'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Congress said it expects the truth to prevail after the report on the Rafale deal is made public.

Manmohan wanted to do a lot but 'super PMs' stopped him: BJP leader

Manmohan wanted to do a lot but 'super PMs' stopped him: BJP leader

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

In a comment loaded with sarcasm, Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had wanted to do a lot of things during his tenure but "so many super PMs" had prevented him, triggering protests from Congress members.

Sonia, Manmohan meet Chidambaram, express concern over his detention

Sonia, Manmohan meet Chidambaram, express concern over his detention

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Chidambaram said he was honoured that the two leaders visited him.

Cabinet approves India's stand at WTO meeting in Bali

Cabinet approves India's stand at WTO meeting in Bali

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

The Cabinet on Thursday approved the stand taken by India at the recently concluded WTO meeting in Bali which endorsed New Delhi's point of view with regard to food security plan and trade facilitation pact.

Over 8,100 wilful defaulters owe banks over Rs 76,600 cr

Over 8,100 wilful defaulters owe banks over Rs 76,600 cr

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Many defaults banks have been seen pertain to sectors like steel, infrastructure and power.

Hurriyat trip violated Indo-Pak understanding

Hurriyat trip violated Indo-Pak understanding

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

The ruling Congress party on Thursday said the Hurriyat leaders' trip from occupied Kashmir to other cities of Pakistan was in violation of the understanding between the two countries and that the government should take appropriate view on it.

Sharma to meet heads of global retail chains

Sharma to meet heads of global retail chains

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Four new retailers from US, two from Germany may have shown interest in setting up shop in India.

Karunakaran's son gets Cabinet berth

Karunakaran's son gets Cabinet berth

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath sworn in as 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who have extended support to the Congress to form the government in the state, were not present.