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'BJP sweep is because of Congress's weakness'

'BJP sweep is because of Congress's weakness'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'When real issues hit everybody, the frenzy of Hindutva will start fading.'

'No Congress surprise to challenge Modi'

'No Congress surprise to challenge Modi'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'If you compare Rahul with Modi, then Modi seems larger.' 'The campaign has been built to show that Rahul is not mature enough to lead the nation.'

UP polls: PM Modi targets corruption and dynasty at Allahabad rally

UP polls: PM Modi targets corruption and dynasty at Allahabad rally

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The PM also made a veiled attack on the Congress referring to corruption in purchase of helicopter, aircraft, guns and cooking gas subsidy.

Surat's grand welcome for PM Modi

Surat's grand welcome for PM Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Huge television screens, flags, flashy lights and a 10,000-bike cavalcade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's homecoming was nothing short of being spectacular.

BCCI refuses to react to Modi's claims

BCCI refuses to react to Modi's claims

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Indian Cricket Board chief Shashank Manohar on Tuesday rejected Lalit Modi's latest tirade against the BCCI and ridiculed him by saying that the former IPL Commissioner might fascinate the media but not him.

VOTE: Your favourite Modi LOOK!

VOTE: Your favourite Modi LOOK!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Presenting NaMo's various avatars. Vote and tell us which one is your favourite!

'Modi tere naam Banaras': Modi's roadshow in Varanasi draws huge crowd

'Modi tere naam Banaras': Modi's roadshow in Varanasi draws huge crowd

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

As the Prime Minister hit the campaign trail in his Lok Sabha constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Varanasi on Saturday charged the administration with "selectively" pulling down its posters in the name of implementing the poll code.

Why did Modi not visit Surat?

Why did Modi not visit Surat?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Despite receiving so much love from Gujarat, Modi didn't bother to visit the bereaved parents of those 22 children who lost their lives in Surat, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

Celebrations erupt post 5-state verdict

Celebrations erupt post 5-state verdict

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

As the results pour in from the five states which have gone to polls, scenes of celebrations can be seen across the nation.

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'

'Test cricket will die if it doesn't go day-night'

'Test cricket will die if it doesn't go day-night'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Twenty20 will surpass all other formats of the game and Test cricket will simply disappear if it doesn't go day-night, predicted Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi. Modi, the mastermind behind the cash-awash IPL and a relentless champion of the Twenty20 format, has no doubt whatsoever that cricket's shortest format will rule the roost, overshadowing both Test and ODI cricket.

In Shikaripura, discussions centre around Yeddyurappa's 'fading glory'

In Shikaripura, discussions centre around Yeddyurappa's 'fading glory'

Rediff.com1 May 2018

In BS Yeddyurappa's constituency, Shikaripura, many question BJP's 'sidelining' of its chief ministerial candidate.

Modi's desi tadka at Madison Square Garden

Modi's desi tadka at Madison Square Garden

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sells his Indian dream to the Diaspora at a packed Madison Square Garden in New York

I didn't go to sea link uninvited: Bachchan

I didn't go to sea link uninvited: Bachchan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Breaking his silence for the first time since getting embroiled in a controversy related to the inauguration of the Bandra Worli sea link, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan in an interview to CNN-IBN has hit out at all his critics for his alleged support to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

It's Chouhan, not Modi

It's Chouhan, not Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The BJP's Madhya Pradesh unit prefers the CM over the PM-designate.

250 rallies, 500 press conferences: BJP's plan for its 1st anniversary

250 rallies, 500 press conferences: BJP's plan for its 1st anniversary

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Modi will address the rally at village Nagla Chandrabhan in Mathura of Uttar Pradesh, which is Upadhyay's birth place.

Pak must ensure 26/11 perpetrators brought to justice: Israel

Pak must ensure 26/11 perpetrators brought to justice: Israel

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Israeli diplomat also underlined that the objective of the attack was to cripple the Indian society, economy and culture, as well as the growing bilateral relationship between India and Israel.

'Modi is a master of this kind of political theatre'

'Modi is a master of this kind of political theatre'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'I give Modi full credit, for brilliantly using his personal diplomacy, his personal stature, to accomplish his goals...'

PM seeks votes for 'air strike men', EC takes cognizance

PM seeks votes for 'air strike men', EC takes cognizance

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The PM treaded sensitive ground by asking first-time voters to dedicate their first vote to those who carried out air strike in Balakot.

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi charms Canada

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi charms Canada

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Here are some of the top moments from his visit to Ottawa and Toronto.

Flights, OCI cards: PM's gifts to Indian diaspora in Israel

Flights, OCI cards: PM's gifts to Indian diaspora in Israel

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at the Tel Aviv Convention Centre at an event which was also attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

It's India's right to have permanent seat in UN Security Council: Modi

It's India's right to have permanent seat in UN Security Council: Modi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Addressing Indian citizens at community reception in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India has the right to demand permanent seat in UN Security Council.

PM inaugurates India's first inland waterways port in Varanasi

PM inaugurates India's first inland waterways port in Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

He also received the country's first container cargo transported on inland waterways from Kolkata.

Nitish adds 'colour to lotus', triggers JDU-BJP bonhomie speculations

Nitish adds 'colour to lotus', triggers JDU-BJP bonhomie speculations

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Kumar had added colour to 'lotus', election symbol of the BJP, when Devi had invited him at 23rd Patna Book Fair on Saturday to paint her drawing.

'Mahagathbandhan is of greed and lust, has 9 potential PM candidates'

'Mahagathbandhan is of greed and lust, has 9 potential PM candidates'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

BJP president Amit Shah, while kickstarting 'Ganatanatra Bachao Yatra' in Bengal, vowed to overthrow the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in the state.

Modi-Shah meets their match in Mamata

Modi-Shah meets their match in Mamata

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'If Mr Modi and Mr Shah have made a poisonous, polarising campaign their brahmastra for 2019, Mamata Banerjee is showing them its limitations,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Inside BJP's 1.70 lakh sq ft newly-inaugurated head office

Inside BJP's 1.70 lakh sq ft newly-inaugurated head office

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The new party office is located at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg and will make the BJP the first major national party to shift its office outside Lutyens' Bungalow Zone.

Kejriwal attacking Modi only to remain in news: BJP

Kejriwal attacking Modi only to remain in news: BJP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Taking a dig at Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal, the Bharatiya Janata Party today said he was attacking its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi only to remain in the "limelight".

After win, a 'humble' Modi talks of inclusivity, a new India

After win, a 'humble' Modi talks of inclusivity, a new India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Modi said he saw the election results, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, as the "foundation of the new India".

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'I never do anything half-hearted.' 'So, if I've taken the plunge in politics I'm in it for good, for the long run and I will definitely do a world of good.'

Have come to bring tourists to India: Top quotes from Modi's Louvre speech

Have come to bring tourists to India: Top quotes from Modi's Louvre speech

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

At the end of his France visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian Diaspora at the Louvre in Paris.

Modi may lose Varanasi in 2019 against united opposition: Rahul

Modi may lose Varanasi in 2019 against united opposition: Rahul

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Rahul Gandhi also predicts a NDA collapse 'not seen in many years'

PM, Narendra Modi condole Suchitra Sen's death

PM, Narendra Modi condole Suchitra Sen's death

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The veteran actress passed away today, January 17.

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'Amit Shah and Modi have a disciple and guru relationship. But Modi and Jaitley's relationship was based on friendship. That's the difference.'

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

India's major import items from UAE include petroleum and petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems, jewellery, minerals and chemicals

Obama's win will boost Kenya's image: Modi

Obama's win will boost Kenya's image: Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Modi, who toured Kenya and Uganda from November 17 to 19, said at a meeting: "Each and every Kenyan feels Obama belongs to them. This simple feeling can generate tremendous energy to the Kenya society to work even harder, boost conference services and the country's political image. The feeling of being Kenyan now has a high value and can change the country."

90 minutes of promises to 'make India the India of your dreams'

90 minutes of promises to 'make India the India of your dreams'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Desis at Madison Square Garden welcomed Narendra Modi with the kind of gusto and reverence unprecedented for any Indian leader visiting the United States.

All's well in the BCCI, says Board secretary Thakur

All's well in the BCCI, says Board secretary Thakur

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Secretary of the Indian cricket board, Anurag Thakur, on Saturday, sought to play down health issues of the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Jagmohan Dalmiya, stating that rumours of a communication gap between the duo is a figment of imagination.

Stones pelted at Kejriwal Ahmedabad rally

Stones pelted at Kejriwal Ahmedabad rally

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Protesters shouting slogans in support of Chief Minister Narendra Modi threw stones at a rally addressed by AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in Ahmedabad on Saturday evening.