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No question of replacing PM, says Moily

No question of replacing PM, says Moily

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

"There is no question of replacing Manmohan Singh, there is no need to replace him as our prime minister," Moily said. He praised Congress president Sonia Gandhi who handled the massive campaign along with her son Rahul and the PM.

'Rajasthan voted against CM's rule of terror'

'Rajasthan voted against CM's rule of terror'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

AICC General Secretary and Congress's chief campaigner in Rajasthan Ashok Ghelot said that the voters had cast their votes against 'Chief Minster Raje's rule of terror' and not the Mumbai attacks.

India, Canada discuss ties over telephone

India, Canada discuss ties over telephone

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

In a press statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office in Ottawa, Harper began by offering Canada's heartfelt condolences for the victims of the October 30 terrorist bombings in Assam, from where Dr Singh had just returned.

IS suicide blast kills Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan; India condemns attack

IS suicide blast kills Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan; India condemns attack

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Avtar Singh Khalsa, a longtime leader of the Sikh community who had planned to run in the parliamentary elections set for October, was killed in the attack.

'Section 377 has to be reworded'

'Section 377 has to be reworded'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Justice M F Saldanha, former judge of the Bombay and Karnataka High Court, says that the Union government has to deal with this issue very carefully and scrapping the section 377 is not as easy as it is made out to be by some gay rights activists.

Punjab CM stages dharna in Delhi against farm laws

Punjab CM stages dharna in Delhi against farm laws

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

He said the farmer's agitation in Punjab against the new farm laws could lead to 'serious consequences' for national security and alleged that China and Pakistan were seeking to disturb peace in the country's border state. Stressing that his intention was not to disturb peace, Singh said he was trying to 'save' his state's farmers as the Centre was 'playing with' their livelihoods.

'Love Jihad' real, Christian women being lured into IS trap: Church

'Love Jihad' real, Christian women being lured into IS trap: Church

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The synod of Syro-Malabar Church has alleged that scores of women from Christian community from Kerala were being lured into the trap of Islamic State and used in terror activities. The VHP welcomed the Church statement.

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Shah confirms pan-India NRC; not in WB, says Mamata

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"The process of NRC will be carried out across the country. No one irrespective of their religion should be worried. It is just a process to get everyone under the NRC," the Union home minister said replying to a supplementary during Question Hour in the Upper House.

Mr Minister: When can Mirabai Chanu train?

Mr Minister: When can Mirabai Chanu train?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Mirabai Chanu talks about training in lockdown and her plans to return to her old fitness regime.

Harley Davidson: Nath seeks duty cuts

Harley Davidson: Nath seeks duty cuts

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday said he will talk to Prime Minster Manmohan Singh for reduction of import duty on American cult bike Harley Davidson.

India, US propose emphasis on food processing

India, US propose emphasis on food processing

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

India and the US reviewed on Tuesday the Agriculture Knowledge Initiative, a joint effort of Prime Minster Manmohan Singh and US President George W Bush, with emphasis on the food processing sector.

Make Ahmed Patel 'wazir-e-aalam', posters appear in Surat

Make Ahmed Patel 'wazir-e-aalam', posters appear in Surat

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Trashing the posters, Patel alleged that such acts show the 'utter desperation' of the BJP as it fears defeat.

Union Labour Minister Sis Ram Ola dead

Union Labour Minister Sis Ram Ola dead

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

The 86-year-old Congress leader had been suffering from various ailments, sources in Medanta Medicity said.

BJP organises Mann ki Baat, Chai ke Saath in Gujarat to counter Congress' meme

BJP organises Mann ki Baat, Chai ke Saath in Gujarat to counter Congress' meme

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

BJP president Shah listened to the programme at a tea stall in Ahmedabad's Muslim-dominated Dariyapur area in the presence of hundreds of locals and party workers.

Minister Sidhu can continue with TV shows: Punjab AG

Minister Sidhu can continue with TV shows: Punjab AG

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

As per the AG's opinion, Sidhu faces no legal barrier in continuing with his work on the show.

Clear hurdles for mergers, say banks

Clear hurdles for mergers, say banks

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Ban Ki-Moon speaks on Kashmir

Ban Ki-Moon speaks on Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

The United Nations has an observer team in Kashmir, which keeps the world body informed of the developments there, he added.

Dahej-Panvel-Dabhol gas pipeline commissioned

Dahej-Panvel-Dabhol gas pipeline commissioned

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Minster of Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora on Monday commissioned the first stretch of the Dahej - Panvel - Dabhol pipeline from Dahej to Surat.

President Mukherjee condemns lynching, calls on India to 'pause, reflect'

President Mukherjee condemns lynching, calls on India to 'pause, reflect'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

"I am not talking of vigilantism, I am talking of are we vigilant enough proactively to save the basic tenets of our country?" he questioned.

Four Jharkhand ministers quit

Four Jharkhand ministers quit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

The reports said the four ministers are Madhu Koda, Enos Ekka, Harinarain Rai, and Kamlesh Singh.

Will remain firm on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Will remain firm on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The prime minister's tough talk assumed significance in view of protests against the CAA in various parts of the country.

Syria air strikes morally and legally right: Theresa May

Syria air strikes morally and legally right: Theresa May

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

May told House of Commons that there was "clear evidence" the Bashar al-Assad government was behind a recent chemical weapons attack in Douma.

Political big-wigs, tinsel town grace Telugu actor Manoj Manchu's wedding

Political big-wigs, tinsel town grace Telugu actor Manoj Manchu's wedding

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Telugu superstar Mohan Babu's actor son Manoj Manchu got married to Pranathi Reddy in a lavish celebration on May 20 at the Hitex Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.

IAF gets nod to purchase C17 transport aircraft

IAF gets nod to purchase C17 transport aircraft

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Another proposal of the army and the IAF for the procurement of 55 low level light weight radars was also cleared by the DAC for Rs 419 crore.

That's comfort: Rs 2 crore for KCR's China flight

That's comfort: Rs 2 crore for KCR's China flight

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The CM is slated to attend the meeting of the 'New Champions 2015' being organised by the Switzerland-based World Economic Forum at Dalian in China.

IT exports to touch $60 bn by 2008: PM

IT exports to touch $60 bn by 2008: PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

And by 2010, the industry should look at a target of $80 billion, said Prime Minster Manmohan Singh at Nasscom's Leadership forum in Mumbai.

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Trump's visit symbolised heightened partisanship and a return to chemistry between leaders defining bilateral ties, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Orrisa governor takes charge of AP

Orrisa governor takes charge of AP

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

AIIMS doctors said the BJP stalwart and former external affairs minister died of a cardiac arrest.

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The announcement was greeted by thumping of desks by Pakistani lawmakers.

Maharashtra bans plastic bags

Maharashtra bans plastic bags

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

CM Raje cancels Punjab visit citing backache, avoids meeting Amit Shah

CM Raje cancels Punjab visit citing backache, avoids meeting Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Amid raging Lalitgate row, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Friday cancelled her visit to Punjab where she would have come face-to-face with Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah for the first time since the damaging revelations.

EC failed to act against Modi, Shah's 'hate speeches': Cong MP tells SC

EC failed to act against Modi, Shah's 'hate speeches': Cong MP tells SC

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Congress MP Sushmita Dev said that speeches given by Modi and Shah are also punishable under section 153A of the Indian Penal Code as they "blatantly promote disharmony and feelings of enmity on the grounds of religion and such acts are also likely to prejudice the maintenance of public harmony and tranquility between religious communities".

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Govt asks Apple to manufacture, export more from India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Apple and Samsung are international players and should work as a team with domestic companies to transform India into a global powerhouse: IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group

Outside IIT-Madras, protesters clash with cops over ban of students' group

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The protests staged a protest inside the campus demanding recognition and an apology from the dean for his action against them.

BJP sweeps Ahmedabad civic polls

BJP sweeps Ahmedabad civic polls

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

The victory is seen as a huge boost to Chief Minster Narendra Modi, who has been plagued by dissidence within the state unit.