News for '-modi-ji'

Congress demands Modi lead all-party delegation to LAC

Congress demands Modi lead all-party delegation to LAC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh Tapir Gao said on Wednesday that a teenager, identified as Miram Taron, was abducted by the People's Liberation Army from Lungta Jor area under Siyungla area on Tuesday.

Budget session: Kharge calls Oppn meet on Monday to chalk out floor strategy

Budget session: Kharge calls Oppn meet on Monday to chalk out floor strategy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The meeting is believed to be called to chalk out the strategy of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Word 'lynching' practically unheard of before 2014, says Rahul

Word 'lynching' practically unheard of before 2014, says Rahul

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Gandhi, who appeared to lose his cool, responded after reporters asked him about the BJP's attack on his tweet.

Modi treated Parliament inauguration like his coronation: Opposition

Modi treated Parliament inauguration like his coronation: Opposition

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The opposition leaders also accused the government of violating Constitutional norms by not inviting President Droupadi Murmu to the event.

'Mr Clean' leads BJP to victory in Tripura, will he get another term?

'Mr Clean' leads BJP to victory in Tripura, will he get another term?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

From Saha joining the saffron party in 2016 to being made chief minister last year in a brand renewal exercise last year, it has been a short but upward journey for the 69-year-old dental surgeon-turned politician.

Modi to launch nationwide digital health ID on Sep 27

Modi to launch nationwide digital health ID on Sep 27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be announcing the nationwide rollout of Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission on September 27, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed on Thursday.

'Misuse of kids during campaign': Cong complains to EC against Modi

'Misuse of kids during campaign': Cong complains to EC against Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The delegation demanded that those responsible for the act should be brought to book as the issue was serious.

Oppn, activists slam muscular, aggressive lions in national emblem

Oppn, activists slam muscular, aggressive lions in national emblem

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'Meddling with our national emblem was totally unnecessary and avoidable'

UPA-3 'very much possible' in 2024: Sibal

UPA-3 'very much possible' in 2024: Sibal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Sibal, a prominent Opposition voice and a former Congress leader, also said that instead of a common minimum programme, the Opposition parties should talk about a 'new vision for India'.

JP Nadda's term as party chief extended as BJP eyes victory in 2024

JP Nadda's term as party chief extended as BJP eyes victory in 2024

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The widely expected development underlines the party's preference for continuity as it gears up for the all-important Lok Sabha polls next year, expected in April-May.

Poaching row: Arrested men planned to topple 4 non-BJP govts, says KCR

Poaching row: Arrested men planned to topple 4 non-BJP govts, says KCR

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

KCR said Home Minister Amit Shah himself speaking at a public meeting in Munugode in October had said within one month the TRS government will go away.

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rail tragedy: Cong alleges govt ignored CAG warning

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Opposition party asked whether the prime minister will take responsibility for the 'deadliest rail tragedy' of this century.

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

Where is your 56' chest, Cong asks PM on soldiers' killing

Where is your 56' chest, Cong asks PM on soldiers' killing

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'Modi ji, now why are you hesitating to show red-eye to China in Ladakh?'

'Wah Modiji, Wah': Oppn slams ban on words critical of govt in Parliament

'Wah Modiji, Wah': Oppn slams ban on words critical of govt in Parliament

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala also said, "Saheb knows his qualities very well". He also shared a copy of the news report.

PM was arrogant on farmers' issue, Shah acknowledged it: Meghalaya Guv

PM was arrogant on farmers' issue, Shah acknowledged it: Meghalaya Guv

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

In a video of a function at Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, Malik claimed that Modi was not ready to accept that the farmers who were protesting against three agriculture laws of the Centre last year, died due to him and instead, asked him to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Moitra brought two birthday caps in the House to press her argument that the businessman being most talked about had "topi-pehnau-ed" the government.

ISRO removes sinking Joshimath images after gag order

ISRO removes sinking Joshimath images after gag order

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The statements on Joshimath are creating confusion not only among affected residents but also among citizens of the country.

Need to fight against Centre's 'dictatorship': Kharge

Need to fight against Centre's 'dictatorship': Kharge

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government of being 'undemocratic', and said people will have to strongly fight against its 'dictatorship' to save democracy.

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday linked opposition parties coming together against the Bharatiya Janata Party to his government's campaign against corruption, and asserted that the clampdown on graft will continue without being hindered by "false allegations".

Qawwali singer jailed for hate speech against PM, Yogi

Qawwali singer jailed for hate speech against PM, Yogi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

A case was registered against the qawwali singer after he allegedly made provocative remarks against the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a musical event at Mangawa town in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh on March 28.

'Modiji how afraid are you?': Congress says Twitter blocked its account

'Modiji how afraid are you?': Congress says Twitter blocked its account

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The Congress has accused Twitter of acting against Gandhi's account under pressure from the government.

'No Sir': Netizens urge PM not to quit social media

'No Sir': Netizens urge PM not to quit social media

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The prime minister is one of the most-followed world leaders on social media. He has 53.3 million followers on Twitter, 44 million on Facebook and 35.2 million on Instagram.

Will give LPG under Rs 500 if voted to power: Cong on cooking gas price hike

Will give LPG under Rs 500 if voted to power: Cong on cooking gas price hike

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the price of domestic cooking gas cylinder has been raised by Rs 50 and that of commercial gas cylinder by Rs 350 at a time when every person in the country is facing the brunt of high inflation.

Shah begins UP campaign from Kairana, meets 'victims of exodus'

Shah begins UP campaign from Kairana, meets 'victims of exodus'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Asserting that the people of Kairana were no longer living in fear, Shah said a satisfactory law and order situation is the primary condition for development and the Yogi Adityanath government has ensured this in Uttar Pradesh.

Say 'Jai Bajrangbali' while casting vote, Modi says in K'taka

Say 'Jai Bajrangbali' while casting vote, Modi says in K'taka

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Accusing Congress of 'abuse culture', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people of Karnataka to punish those indulging in abuse, while casting their vote in polling booths on May 10.

You ask BJP, they will say...: Rahul on train tragedy

You ask BJP, they will say...: Rahul on train tragedy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Rahul said that if you ask the BJP why a train accident happened, they will say the Congress Party did such and such thing 50 years ago, taking a swipe at the government following the Odisha train accident, one of the worst railway tragedies in the country.

Trinamool, AAP, BRS, SP march with Congress against Modi govt

Trinamool, AAP, BRS, SP march with Congress against Modi govt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Opposition parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Bharat Rashtra Party and Samajwadi Party, came together in a show of unity on Thursday and accused the Modi government of getting the second half of the budget session washed out, while asserting that if this attitude continues, the country will move towards a "dictatorship".

Country sees difference between Modi's words and deeds: Rahul on Bilkis case

Country sees difference between Modi's words and deeds: Rahul on Bilkis case

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

"Those who raped a five-month pregnant woman and killed her three-year-old daughter were released during 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. What message is being given to the women of the country by those who peddle lies about 'Nari Shakti'?

Serum CEO Adar Poonawalla to get 'Y' category security

Serum CEO Adar Poonawalla to get 'Y' category security

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Poonawalla has been getting threats from various groups regarding the COVID-19 vaccine supplies.

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The colourful rally galvanised the BRS workers who shouted slogans hailing the party-led regime's welfare schemes in Telangana and peppy political songs praised Rao's 'national' emergence.

For BJP, Covid is where Bharat Jodo Yatra is: Rahul Gandhi

For BJP, Covid is where Bharat Jodo Yatra is: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

His fresh attack came a day after he said the government is coming up with 'excuses' to stop the Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir yatra, which is currently in Haryana and will enter the national capital on Saturday.

Uproar over Rahul's remarks in UK stalls Parl, BJP seeks apology

Uproar over Rahul's remarks in UK stalls Parl, BJP seeks apology

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Gandhi had recently alleged in London that the structures of Indian democracy are under "brutal attack" and there is a full-scale assault on the institutions of the country.

Modi putting country in danger: Cong on Tawang clash

Modi putting country in danger: Cong on Tawang clash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'The Modi government is trying to suppress the matter only to save its political image'

Opposition Unity Is A Bogus Idea

Opposition Unity Is A Bogus Idea

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Our political history tells us this has never worked. A united Opposition does work in some specific, limited situations, especially in the states. But never as some brilliant pan-national collection of diverse interests with no ideological or political core, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Govt finding new techniques to 'gag' Rahul, will launch agitation: Cong

Govt finding new techniques to 'gag' Rahul, will launch agitation: Cong

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Kharge said the BJP made all efforts to get him disqualified as he was speaking the truth.

Cong attacks Centre over 'Chinese shelters in Ladakh'

Cong attacks Centre over 'Chinese shelters in Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Citing media reports that China has built shelters in the Depsang area in Ladakh, the Congress on Saturday questioned the government's 'silence' over the issue and asked what steps were being taken by it to ensure status quo ante of April 2020.

AFSPA withdrawn from large parts of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur

AFSPA withdrawn from large parts of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

A home ministry spokesperson, however, said the decision does not imply that the AFSPA has been completely withdrawn from the three insurgency-hit states but will continue to be in force in some areas of the three states.

Modi turns 71, wishes pour in; BJP asks workers to push vax drive

Modi turns 71, wishes pour in; BJP asks workers to push vax drive

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

To mark the day, the BJP has asked its workers to facilitate the COVID-19 vaccination drive as it eyes record-breaking numbers on Friday.

Amit Shah releases Hindi textbooks for MBBS students in MP

Amit Shah releases Hindi textbooks for MBBS students in MP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Terming it as an important day in history, Shah said Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in the country to start the MBBS course in Hindi.