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PHOTOS: Japanese PM plays perfect host to 'dependable friend' Modi

PHOTOS: Japanese PM plays perfect host to 'dependable friend' Modi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Modi said it is his 12th meeting with Abe since he first visited Japan as prime minister in September 2014

Modi govt to tomtom 100 cr vaccines at airports, railway stations

Modi govt to tomtom 100 cr vaccines at airports, railway stations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Announcements will be made on airplanes, ships, metros and at railway stations when India achieves its target of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses while private carrier Spicejet will wrap its planes with posters of this milestone carrying images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and health workers, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.

Prevent Afghan territory from becoming source of terror: PM to G20

Prevent Afghan territory from becoming source of terror: PM to G20

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In a virtual address at the G20 Extraordinary Summit on Afghanistan, Modi also pressed for 'urgent and unhindered' humanitarian assistance to Afghan citizens and underlined the need for having an inclusive administration that includes women and minorities, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Without Modi, BJP's MP Tally Would Shrink

Without Modi, BJP's MP Tally Would Shrink

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Despite consumer inflation, joblessness, etc, ordinary voters still think Modi is the best to rule the country.< Going into the poll with a tried and tested prime ministerial candidate is a huge plus for the BJP --- and a huge handicap for the Opposition, points out Virendra Kapoor.

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

Rediff.com1 May 2022

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a tour of three European nations, India on Sunday once again called for the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, noting that was an appreciation of its position on the crisis by its partner countries.

PIB sets up unit to combat fake news related to govt

PIB sets up unit to combat fake news related to govt

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The ministry on Thursday urged people to email snapshots of any 'dubious material' they come across on any platform including social media and it will get it checked.

'Aatmanirbharta' named Oxford Hindi word of 2020

'Aatmanirbharta' named Oxford Hindi word of 2020

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The word was chosen by an advisory panel of language experts Kritika Agrawal, Poonam Nigam Sahay and Imogen Foxell.

'The nation has lost a brilliant leader': Virat, Sachin pay tribute

'The nation has lost a brilliant leader': Virat, Sachin pay tribute

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar, Vijender Singh along with India's top cricketers including Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Anil Kumble paid tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away on Monday.

Fake news dangerous, need self regulation: Javadekar

Fake news dangerous, need self regulation: Javadekar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

"One WhatsApp message and the damage is done," he said.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

PM announces Rs 1,500 cr for Amphan-hit Bengal, Odisha

PM announces Rs 1,500 cr for Amphan-hit Bengal, Odisha

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Modi reviewed the situation in West Bengal and Odisha with chief ministers Mamata Banerjee and Naveen Patnaik, two days after the cyclone, the worst in years, devastated their states.

Highlights from Trudeau's India visit: Day 6

Highlights from Trudeau's India visit: Day 6

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Here are snapshots from Day 6 of Trudeaus visit.

92 minutes: PM delivers his 2nd-longest I-Day speech

92 minutes: PM delivers his 2nd-longest I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Independence Day speeches of his predecessor, Manmohan Singh, during his 10 years as prime minister were all less than 60 minutes.

Govt seeks to 'bust myths' about Agnipath scheme amid protests

Govt seeks to 'bust myths' about Agnipath scheme amid protests

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

As violent protests against the new recruitment scheme Agnipath raged across several states, the government on Thursday issued a clarification, asserting that not only the new model will bring in new capabilities to the armed forces but will also open up avenues for youth in the private sector as well as help them in becoming entrepreneurs with the aid of the financial package.

PM Modi visits Netherlands, meets PM Mark Rutte

PM Modi visits Netherlands, meets PM Mark Rutte

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Netherlands is a natural partner in India's economic development and thanked the key European nation for backing India's Missile Technology Control Regime membership.

DRDO to set up 5 oxygen plants in and around Delhi by weekend

DRDO to set up 5 oxygen plants in and around Delhi by weekend

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The DRDO will set up five oxygen plants, out of the total 500 planned, in and around Delhi by this weekend, the defence ministry said.

Mumbai's COVID-19 recovery rate better than national: Data

Mumbai's COVID-19 recovery rate better than national: Data

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Mumbai's recovery rate is nearly 15 per cent more than that of Maharashtra, which is 55.62 per cent.

PM to launch several projects in poll-bound Assam, Bengal on Monday

PM to launch several projects in poll-bound Assam, Bengal on Monday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the poll-bound states of Assam and West Bengal on Monday to launch and lay the foundation stones of several projects.

No plan to extend 21-day lockdown: Govt

No plan to extend 21-day lockdown: Govt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The 21-day lockdown is aimed at checking the spread of the coronavirus.

Decoding Modi's Jallianwala Bagh memorial speech

Decoding Modi's Jallianwala Bagh memorial speech

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

From playing to the Sikh vote bank because Punjab elections are round the corner, to ensuring that a discordant 'us versus them' note was struck, whatever could be done to exploit every last drop of communal appeal, was done, observes Jyoti Punwani.

India displays many firsts during R-Day celebrations

India displays many firsts during R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

From a contingent of women bikers of Central Reserve Police performing daredevil stunts and participation of a 'tri-service formation' at the Republic Day parade, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying homage to the fallen soldiers at National War Memorial, the Republic Day celebration at the national capital witnessed many firsts.

Pressuring developing nations for climate action is 'not justice': Modi at G20

Pressuring developing nations for climate action is 'not justice': Modi at G20

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

India cannot ignore the neglect of climate finance by the developed nations, Modi asserted at G20 session

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

In a bid to promote the ambitious 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Clean India Mission), Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani made a surprise visit to a government school in Delhi and participated in a cleaning drive.

PM Modi to address the nation at 4 pm today

PM Modi to address the nation at 4 pm today

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

This would be the prime minister's sixth address to the nation since the outbreak of the pandemic.

Will Amit Shah replace Rajnath Singh as defence minister?

Will Amit Shah replace Rajnath Singh as defence minister?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Many changes are likely in the BJP and government in coming weeks.

Video: Yoga lessons from Narendra Modi

Video: Yoga lessons from Narendra Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The prime minister has been sharing videos explaining the importance of yoga.

A museum for General Timmy!

A museum for General Timmy!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

General K S Thimayya served as chief of the army staff from 1957 to 1961.

Railway Budget: What's in store for you?

Railway Budget: What's in store for you?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is all set to present his second Railway Budget on February 25.

How right is it to use budget as tool to win polls, asks Sena

How right is it to use budget as tool to win polls, asks Sena

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Accusing the Centre of setting a new trend of playing "dirty politics" for votes through the budget, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said the allocation of more funds to poll-bound states is a kind of "bribery".

Modi's Bangladesh visit violated poll code: TMC to EC

Modi's Bangladesh visit violated poll code: TMC to EC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

"No lndian Prime Minister has so brazenly indulged in an unethical and undemocratic act and violated the Model Code of Conduct by indirectly campaigning for his party from foreign soil," he said.

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

PM Modi's donations from savings, auctions exceed Rs 103 cr

PM Modi's donations from savings, auctions exceed Rs 103 cr

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The latest among his donations was the initial corpus of Rs 2.25 lakh to the PM CARES Fund.

Modi is not autocratic, doesn't impose his decisions: Shah

Modi is not autocratic, doesn't impose his decisions: Shah

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Shah said that Modi has always maintained that he is in power to change the country for the better and not merely to run the government.

'CM Supports Naga Rebels, Must Be Sacked'

'CM Supports Naga Rebels, Must Be Sacked'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'Chief Minister Rio is holding the Naga Peace Accord hostage with his tacit support to the NSCN-IM, egging them to refuse to accept a solution within the Constitution.'

For Article 370 move, PM seeks standing ovation in Houston

For Article 370 move, PM seeks standing ovation in Houston

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

"India's decision on Article 370 has troubled some people, who can't handle their country, who support terrorism," the prime minister said.

PM pays homage at National War Memorial on R-Day

PM pays homage at National War Memorial on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the newly-built National War Memorial in the nation's capital on the Republic Day for the first time instead of the Amar Jawan Jyoti beneath the India Gate arch.

Ayushman Bharat goes digital, Modi calls it revolutionary

Ayushman Bharat goes digital, Modi calls it revolutionary

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The key components of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission include a health ID for every citizen that will also work as their health account, to which personal health records can be linked and viewed with the help of a mobile application, a Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) and Healthcare Facilities Registries (HFR) that will act as a repository of all healthcare providers across both modern and traditional systems of medicine.

Modi becomes first PM to visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi

Modi becomes first PM to visit Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanumangarhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation of the Ram temple in Ayodhya after offering prayers at the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya.

Govt Must Improve Ease Of Living

Govt Must Improve Ease Of Living

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Having a single point KYC that is automatically used across all financial and non-financial entities is a single piece of reform that should be an easy win to achieve, points out Harsh Roongta.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.