All stories by Ajay Kaul
India will set Climate Change conference agenda: Modi
Rediff.com14 Apr 2015Modi say that if the problem of climate change is not addressed now, it will hurt generations to come.
Will make corrections where required: Modi to investors
Rediff.com13 Apr 2015Modi says he will make changes in the way India has been doing business with global companies.
Modi invites global partnership in manufacturing sector
Rediff.com13 Apr 2015India has a huge potential to become a global manufacturing hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Modi woos investors; promises 'predictable' tax regime in India
Rediff.com13 Apr 201520 Indian CEOs and 350 companies are participating in the Hannover Fair.
Modi in Hannover; meets German CEOs
Rediff.com12 Apr 2015He is expected to invite German companies to invest in India and participate in 'Make in India' initiative
Modi woos French businesses with 'Make in India' initiative
Rediff.com10 Apr 2015Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top French business leaders with an aim of bringing French investment and technologies to India.
Modi launches International Day of Yoga website
Rediff.com10 Apr 2015Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a portal for the International Day of Yoga in Paris, describing the ancient Indian spiritual practice as capable of awakening a sense of oneness.
Army, IAF work tirelessly to rescue flood-hit victims
Rediff.com14 Sep 2014"We are making serious attempts to rescue people marooned in flood waters based on inputs we get from various sources, including people," asserted a top Indian Air Force official overseeing the marathon operations by his force amidst allegations by some people that forces had not reached all the affected people.
Service before self: Army camps submerged as soldiers save Kashmir
Rediff.com13 Sep 2014When calamity strikes, it does not discriminate. This was on ample display when floods ravaged Kashmir.
Mosque becomes beacon of hope for stranded in J-K floods
Rediff.com12 Sep 2014Jama Masjid in Hyderpora area has turned into a major relief centre for those affected by the devastating floods in the Kashmir valley, housing hundreds of people, including women and children.
Yeh fevicol se bhi zyada mazboot jod hai: PM on ties with Japan
Rediff.com2 Sep 2014Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed his Japan trip as "very successful" and hoped that India's infrastructure will improve and the country will become clean with the help of $35 billion promised by Japan over five years, the highest ever amount ever.
Modi hardsells India as a manufacturing destination
Rediff.com2 Sep 2014Hardselling India as a manufacturing destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited Japanese investments, saying the era of "red tape" has been replaced by "red carpet" with ease of doing business and liberalisation.
NO nuke deal, but PM says understanding with Japan improved
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014The "understanding" between India and Japan on civil nuclear issue has "improved", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, after talks with his counterpart Shinzo Abe even as the much-anticipated remained deal remained elusive.
India, Japan to elevate strategic ties, speed up nuke deal
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014India and Japan on Monday agreed to enhance their defence and strategic cooperation to a new level during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Shinzo Abe, who also decided to speed up negotiations on civil nuclear deal that could not be concluded now.
India to get $35 billion from Japan for infra projects
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014India will get $35 billion from Japan over the next five years for developmental projects, including building of smart cities and next generation infrastructure as also cleaning of the Ganga, as Premier Shinzo Abe on Monday pledged to partner Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "ambitious" vision of inclusive development.
Japan is my government's highest priority, says Modi
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014Underlining that a closer and stronger bilateral strategic partnership is indispensable for advancing peace in the world, India and Japan on Sunday decided to promote economic and social development and engage with other nations to address regional challenges and promote peaceful resolution of disputes.
Indian economy grew fastest during the 100 days of Modi regime
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014India's economy had recorded a subdued growth of 4.7 per cent in the April-June quarter of the last fiscal, 2013-14.
Modi plays flute, narrates story of Lord Krishna at Japanese school
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited an elementary school in Tokyo and mingled with the students, narrating them the story of Lord Krishna.
Modi invites Japanese businesses, promises speedy clearances
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014Modi, who has enjoyed immense reputation in Japan as then Gujarat Chief Minister in terms of ensuring the state's progress, said India wants to emulate Japan in terms of quality, zero defect and delivery systems while carrying out skill development.
After busy day in Kyoto, Modi arrives in Tokyo for summit talks
Rediff.com31 Aug 2014Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew to Tokyo on Sunday for crucial summit talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe after an overnight stay in Kyoto where he visited two ancient Buddhist temples with the latter accompanying him in a significant gesture.