News for '-charcha'

'Indian women's hockey team can create history in Tokyo'

'Indian women's hockey team can create history in Tokyo'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The Indian women's team has made rapid strides at the world level with significant performances in major tournaments

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'In AAP, those who are in charge of a particular state provide information to Arvind Kejriwal. 'In the BJP, several organisations convey what is happening on the ground to the top leadership.' 'There are so many channels through which issues are being understood.'

Mamata meets Modi, says Oppn unity will develop on its own

Mamata meets Modi, says Oppn unity will develop on its own

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the unity of opposition parties will take shape on its own, sidestepping questions of her taking on the leadership role.

Coach Reid sets new targets for men's hockey team

Coach Reid sets new targets for men's hockey team

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

India hockey chief coach Graham Reid has his sights set on the Asian Games, FIH Pro League, Commonwealth Games, Hockey World Cup in 2023 and Paris Olympics the following year.

Have nothing to hide over Kashmir: PM Modi

Have nothing to hide over Kashmir: PM Modi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

PM Modi said his government has nothing to hide and would take everybody into confidence while dealing with it.

Rs 2 lakh to anyone who bought tea from Modi: Digvijaya Singh

Rs 2 lakh to anyone who bought tea from Modi: Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The Congress leader claimed that Modi himself had "once admitted" he was a matriculate but was now claiming to be a graduate.

'In the Congress, every leader is a shehanshah'

'In the Congress, every leader is a shehanshah'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Congress leaders don't believe in themselves and in the potential of the party.' 'Unless they have faith in themselves, only then will the public have faith in them.'

After Modi, Prashant Kishor scripts another victory. This time for Nitish

After Modi, Prashant Kishor scripts another victory. This time for Nitish

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Prashant Kishor was the brain behind many of Narendra Modi's popular programs such as 'chai pe charcha' during the Lok Sabha polls

Narendra Modi to hobnob with 'chaiwallas' in Karnataka

Narendra Modi to hobnob with 'chaiwallas' in Karnataka

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is all set to meet chaiwallas (tea sellers) across Karnataka.

Three-nation tour: PM Modi arrives in France

Three-nation tour: PM Modi arrives in France

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night arrived in Paris on the first leg of his three-nation tour during which he will hold talks with French President Francois Hollande and meet business leaders.

BJP's changed stance on NRC tactical retreat: Prashant Kishor

BJP's changed stance on NRC tactical retreat: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The JD-U leader said that the change in stance was prompted by country-wide agitations. He also said that the govt would with for a favourable SC verdict on CAA.

Rahul's 'Surender Modi' tweet pleased Pak, China: Shah

Rahul's 'Surender Modi' tweet pleased Pak, China: Shah

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

'We are fully capable of handling anti-India propaganda but it does pain when a former president of such a big political party does ochi rajiniti (shallow minded politics) at a time of problems. It is a matter of self-introspection for him and the Congress'

Jolt to BJP in Chhattisgarh: Congress wins 7 of 11 urban bodies

Jolt to BJP in Chhattisgarh: Congress wins 7 of 11 urban bodies

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

In 2014-15 civic elections, excluding urban bodies and Bhilai Municipal Corporation, the Congress had won four out of 10 municipal corporations while the BJP was reduced to four, two less than from the last time.

Hop on to the 'Modi Express' in UK

Hop on to the 'Modi Express' in UK

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The Indian community groups in United Kingdom have launched a 'Modi Express' bus for a month-long tour around iconic landmarks to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to the country in November.

BJP goes digital to spread NaMo chant

BJP goes digital to spread NaMo chant

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The BJP targets 160 seats for cyber coverage through social media, via multi-tasking volunteers; claims good response.

PHOTOS: Bonjour Mr President! Hollande's India visit

PHOTOS: Bonjour Mr President! Hollande's India visit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Here are some best moments from Hollande's visit.

When Modi served vision, not vitriol, in cups of tea

When Modi served vision, not vitriol, in cups of tea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Prasanna D Zore travels to Ahmedabad and gives us a first-hand account of Narendra Modi's unique 'Chai Pe Charcha' campaign, as the BJP leader spares his opponents the usual onslaught while squarely stressing on his plans to provide goods governance to the aam aadmi.

Where is Prashant Kishor headed next?

Where is Prashant Kishor headed next?

Rediff.com18 May 2021

A second shot at UP?

Why are Bihar's Muslims frightened?

Why are Bihar's Muslims frightened?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Cracks in the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is frittering away the ground gained in social justice and contributing to increasing polarisation in the state, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Rahul's 'Kisan Yatra' turns into fight over 'khats'

Rahul's 'Kisan Yatra' turns into fight over 'khats'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The farmers, who attended the sabha, were seen decamping with the 'khaats'.

Mera pyar bhara namaskar: Top quotes from Obama-Modi presser

Mera pyar bhara namaskar: Top quotes from Obama-Modi presser

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Obama and Modi address the media after their talks.

Security up after Punjab sacrilege accused killed in jail

Security up after Punjab sacrilege accused killed in jail

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

As tight security measures were put in place across Punjab, officials on Sunday said that checking of vehicles has been intensified at various places while paramilitary along with state police force has been deployed in Kotkapura, where Bittu's body was brought from Nabha in the morning.

Modi@1: #HASHTAGS that trended

Modi@1: #HASHTAGS that trended

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Here's a look at some of the hashtags that trended during the first year of the Modi regime.

Debate over tea heats up: Modi was NEVER a chaiwalla, says Congress

Debate over tea heats up: Modi was NEVER a chaiwalla, says Congress

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Escalating the war of words over Narendra Modi's background as a chaiwalla, the Congress on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, who often flaunts his past to connect with voters, was never a tea vendor.

Never had desire to enter politics: PM Modi

Never had desire to enter politics: PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

But now that I am a part of it I give my best on how to work for the people, Modi said.

Talks futile until Pak stops backing terror: BJP

Talks futile until Pak stops backing terror: BJP

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said engaging Pakistan in talks over Kashmir issue would prove to be a futile exercise unless it stopped supporting terrorist activities.

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.

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he regrets not being able to learn the world's oldest language Tamil during his long political innings as a chief minister and prime minister.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

State govt said it is not averse to seeking Army's help to maintain law and order.

Macho man Putin pumps iron. And he has competition

Macho man Putin pumps iron. And he has competition

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Action-man Vlad finds a gym buddy in Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

PM Modi's 3-nation tour to focus on business, technology

PM Modi's 3-nation tour to focus on business, technology

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave on Thursday on a nine-day tour of France, Germany and Canada with focus on inviting investments.

Dera won't be allowed to hold public meet on Thu

Dera won't be allowed to hold public meet on Thu

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The decision has been taken to maintain peace in the area in wake of the Dera stand-off with Sikhs following the recent blasphemous act of Dera head Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh.

'Impromptu dining': Modi eats with Lee at Indian restaurant in Singapore

'Impromptu dining': Modi eats with Lee at Indian restaurant in Singapore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday was a "happy guest" on his maiden visit to Singapore where he had a vegetarian dinner with his counterpart Lee Hsien Loong and his wife at an Indian restaurant in Little India.

'Pro-Dalit' BJP accuses Oppn of abetting violence on Dalit issues

'Pro-Dalit' BJP accuses Oppn of abetting violence on Dalit issues

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The BJP's charge was that the matter was being politicised as Prime Minister Narendra Modi came from a poor family

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"All of us can feel the pain of families of the Pulwama martyrs. We understand your anger," Modi said.

Prashant Kishor meets Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

Prashant Kishor meets Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

"As part of NDA, we look forward to joining forces with you in Maharashtra to help secure victory in upcoming Lok Sabha elections & beyond. @nitishkumar," Kishor tweeted while tagging JD-U president Nitish Kumar.

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.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition, DAY 3

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition, DAY 3

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

Delhi riots rock LS again, to be discussed after Holi

Delhi riots rock LS again, to be discussed after Holi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Amid the din in which BJP and Congress members tried to shove each other and some members banged the door leading to the secretary general's desk, Birla adjourned the House for the day.