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Covid rising in many countries, be vigilant: PM

Covid rising in many countries, be vigilant: PM

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

In his last 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast of the year, Modi said many people are on a vacation or will go on one during Christmas and New Year and urged them to follow protocols like wearing masks and washing hands to ensure that their enjoyment is not affected adversely by the virus.

Farmers beat plates, ring bells against farm laws during PM's address

Farmers beat plates, ring bells against farm laws during PM's address

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday squarely blamed those with political agenda for the deadlock in the Centre's talks with protesting farmers.

Self-awareness, discipline our strength to fight Omicron: PM Modi

Self-awareness, discipline our strength to fight Omicron: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Amid the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said self-awareness and self-discipline are the country's strengths in fighting against the novel variant of the COVID.

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

He presented the first-ever National Creators' Awards at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

BJP-friendly ads dominated Facebook since February, shows data

BJP-friendly ads dominated Facebook since February, shows data

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

A page called 'My First Vote For Modi' accounts for the largest number of ads by number (2,765). Another one called 'Bharat Ke Mann Ki Baat' was second (2,429). 'Namo Supporters' was third with 2,153 ads, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

Cong's Karnataka polls manifesto promises 1 crore jobs

Cong's Karnataka polls manifesto promises 1 crore jobs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The party president said the manifesto was the 'voice of the people of Karnataka'.

Modi launches 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts

Modi launches 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said Amrit Kalash Yatra will be organised under the campaign and 7,500 pots carrying soil from different corners of the country will be brought to the national capital along with saplings.

'Modi-Yogi Rift Seems Only A Bogey'

'Modi-Yogi Rift Seems Only A Bogey'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'There might be some internal tussles that can be expected between any two persons in any party.' 'But I do not see any tussle which might weaken the possibility of dictatorship.'

Uttam's Take: Trump Calls

Uttam's Take: Trump Calls

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Will it be "Donald" and "Narendra" when the American president and Indian prime minister speak on Tuesday evening?

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The governor accepted Kumar's resignation, and asked him to continue as caretaker CM till a new government is formed, they said.

Practise yoga with PM Modi during lockdown

Practise yoga with PM Modi during lockdown

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared 3D animated videos of him performing yoga.

Modi asks MPs to reach out to Muslim women for Raksha Bandhan

Modi asks MPs to reach out to Muslim women for Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Asserting that his government's decision to ban instant triple talaq has boosted the overall sense of security for Muslim women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to reach out to them during the upcoming festival of Raksha Bandhan.

UP Gets 20% Of Domestic Tourists

UP Gets 20% Of Domestic Tourists

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

With the surge in tourist footfalls to Varanasi in 2022, it almost rivals the arrivals in Agra and puts it way ahead of Prayagraj and Ayodhya.

We're here for decisive battle, won't move till demands are met: Farmers

We're here for decisive battle, won't move till demands are met: Farmers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Addressing a press conference at Singhu border, a representative of protesting farmers said that they will continue their agitation until their demands are met.

Now, share your views on drug menace with PM

Now, share your views on drug menace with PM

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Taking up the cause of addressing the menace of drug addiction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited suggestions from the public as well as non-government organisations on ways to mitigate the problem.

India made G20 more inclusive, African Union included: Modi

India made G20 more inclusive, African Union included: Modi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi also said that India is fully prepared for the G20 leaders summit, and heads of 40 countries and many global organisations are coming to Delhi to participate in the event.

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

A personal tragedy led Boby Singh Dhami to pick up the hockey stick; and looking back, he believes everything happens for a reason.

Modi to discuss Covid situation with CMs on Wednesday via video-conferencing

Modi to discuss Covid situation with CMs on Wednesday via video-conferencing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers on the emerging Covid-19 situation in the country on Wednesday through video conferencing, an official said.

Kavita Krishnan's 'PM stalking daughters' tweet sparks row

Kavita Krishnan's 'PM stalking daughters' tweet sparks row

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The activist sparked a war on Twitter after she accused the prime minister of having a record of stalking daughters.

Rahul Gandhi takes a truck ride from Delhi to Chandigarh

Rahul Gandhi takes a truck ride from Delhi to Chandigarh

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Gandhi undertook the journey Monday night and in visuals and videos, the former party chief, donning his trademark white T-shirt, is seen sitting inside a truck, travelling with one of the drivers and speaking to truck drivers at a dhaba.

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'If we are terrorists and Pakistanis and Khalistanis, why did your home minister talk to our core committee leaders?'

PM asks the public for speech ideas ahead of Houston event

PM asks the public for speech ideas ahead of Houston event

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Modi urged the people to express their thoughts on the special open forum on the NaMo application.

Covid: Modi to hold review meet with CMs, asks people to stay alert

Covid: Modi to hold review meet with CMs, asks people to stay alert

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

"All these festivals are festivals of restraint, purity, charity and harmony. Advance greetings to all of you on the occasion of these festivals. Celebrate these festivals with great gaiety and harmony," Modi said.

Light a diya as salute to soldiers: PM Modi

Light a diya as salute to soldiers: PM Modi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

He had urged people to light a 'diya' (lamp) while they celebrate the festival to honour security forces guarding the country's borders.

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

What PM Modi has in mind for India as G20 chair

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

In his latest monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi said that India is capable of providing solutions to the varied challenges being faced globally.

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Equating the imposition of the Emergency with dacoity, he said, "Generally, dacoity is carried out around midnight. Similarly, this dacoity of democracy in the country also took place around midnight."

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In a memorandum submitted to Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, the 21 opposition MPs who signed the document demanded urgent rehabilitation and resettlement of the affected people to bring peace and harmony to the state.

Chaiwala politics boils again: BJP netas to have tea with people in Gujarat

Chaiwala politics boils again: BJP netas to have tea with people in Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Arun Jaitley and Amit Shah and other ministers will listen to PM's radio talk 'Mann ki Baat' while having tea with people across poll-bound Gujarat on Sunday.

3 million families gave up LPG subsidy: Modi

3 million families gave up LPG subsidy: Modi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Modi said there has been a 'silent revolution'.

Farmers to observe day-long relay hunger strike on Monday

Farmers to observe day-long relay hunger strike on Monday

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

He also urged people demonstrating against the laws across the country to observe a day-long hunger strike at their respective protest sites.

Milkha, Chetak, Vayu among people's choice of names for cheetahs in Kuno Park

Milkha, Chetak, Vayu among people's choice of names for cheetahs in Kuno Park

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The cheetahs have been brought from Namibia as part of India's ambitious programme to bring the big cat back from extinction.

When will there be talk of defence and security, asks Rahul

When will there be talk of defence and security, asks Rahul

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Gandhi has been posing some tough questions to the government and seeking answers from the Prime Minister on the stand-off with China on the LAC in Ladakh and allegations of Chinese incursions into Indian territory.

Differently-abled beggar distributes rations and masks

Differently-abled beggar distributes rations and masks

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Raju, a beggar, earned praise from Prime Minister Modi for distributing 3,000 masks and providing ration to 100 distressed families during the lockdown period.

AWWW! These proud dads posted #Selfiewithdaughters after Modi's request

AWWW! These proud dads posted #Selfiewithdaughters after Modi's request

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Twitter was flooded with photos of dads with their daughters after PM Modi's Mann ki Baat.

MP villager gets jabbed after chat with Modi

MP villager gets jabbed after chat with Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Encouraged after a chat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi who urged people to shed hesitancy against COVID-19 vaccine, a villager from Madhya Pradesh got inoculated along with his family members.

Modi in lead, BJP plans to blitz Gujarat with Union ministers and CMs

Modi in lead, BJP plans to blitz Gujarat with Union ministers and CMs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The BJP hopes to highlight the "insulting" Congress meme on social media that had described the PM as a 'chaiwala', reports Archis Mohan.

SAVING HISTORY, One Stepwell At A Time

SAVING HISTORY, One Stepwell At A Time

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Rohan Kale is fighting to save Maharashtra's stepwells.

When will nation have 'China pe charcha', Kharge asks Modi

When will nation have 'China pe charcha', Kharge asks Modi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

His attack on the government came days after Indian Army personnel clashed with Chinese soldiers in the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh.

RSS under fire for not changing DP to tricolour; don't politicise, says official

RSS under fire for not changing DP to tricolour; don't politicise, says official

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Wednesday hit back at critics on social media for questioning why the Sangh has not put the tricolour as the profile picture of its social media accounts.

Mary Kom, Sindhu, Saina support PM Modi's 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' initiative

Mary Kom, Sindhu, Saina support PM Modi's 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' initiative

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

India's top female sportspersons, including ace shuttler PV Sindhu and world champion boxer MC Mary Kom on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' initiative.