News for '-modiji'

'I would have defeated Donald Trump'

'I would have defeated Donald Trump'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Rakhi Sawant is as uncensored as they come.

'If you get scared of cartoonists, how will you work?'

'If you get scared of cartoonists, how will you work?'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Let Modi not be in the news, I will stop making cartoons on him.'

'Why is the government giving so much importance to caste?'

'Why is the government giving so much importance to caste?'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'It was the Supreme Court's order (recommending changes in the SC/ST Act).' 'Isn't it wrong not to accept even the court's order?' 'Are you bigger than every institution?'

Why Bengal victory is important for BJP

Why Bengal victory is important for BJP

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party chief Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that the party has to fulfil its long-cherished mission of winning the state not only to expand its ideological footprint but also to secure India's eastern borders, which have turned into a 'transit point for terror elements' trying to create unrest in the country.

Rijiju on Modi sarkar: 'Discipline can't be termed as dictatorship'

Rijiju on Modi sarkar: 'Discipline can't be termed as dictatorship'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

'People were looking for leadership for the country. For a long time it was perceptible to everybody that India lacked a leader. Without strong leadership you cannot get a direction for the country,' Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju tells Claude Arpi and Sheela Bhatt in the second and final part of an exclusive interview.

Varun-Anushka team up for a film. Like their jodi? VOTE!

Varun-Anushka team up for a film. Like their jodi? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The actors are coming together for YRF's Sui Dhaaga.

Biren Singh elected as BJP's face for Manipur CM

Biren Singh elected as BJP's face for Manipur CM

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

The party will meet Governor Najma Heptullah soon to stake claim for forming government.

India was a not so happy place, and then along came Modi

India was a not so happy place, and then along came Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

What do the critics of the prime minister know, India has reached the zenith of its glory under the Modi dispensation, says Durba Dhyani.

Uddhav keeps his cool as Chakravyuh builds around him

Uddhav keeps his cool as Chakravyuh builds around him

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

If Uddhav Thackeray is fazed by the BJP's attempts to build a narrative against his government in order to bring it down, he is not showing it. He has fought against all odds to remain in the CM's chair and faced difficulties with a smile, reports Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Hema Malini: Going to Delhi to participate in the celebrations

Hema Malini: Going to Delhi to participate in the celebrations

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

No 'hera pheri', promises Paresh Rawal in new role as BJP man

No 'hera pheri', promises Paresh Rawal in new role as BJP man

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

He's a versatile actor and is now is looking to bring his onscreen persona to politics. Batting for the 'incorruptible' Narendra Modi, and slamming opponents -- the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party -- Paresh Rawal, the BJP's face from Ahmedabad, is speaking the language of a neta, already.

'People refuse to believe I am not Modi'

'People refuse to believe I am not Modi'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

'I'm glad I look like Modiji. Had it been any other corrupt politician, I'd have undergone plastic surgery,' Vikas Mahante, who bears such a striking resemblance to NaMo, tells Nithya Ramani.

We are proud Indian Muslims: Owaisi slams Pak PM

We are proud Indian Muslims: Owaisi slams Pak PM

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

According to Owaisi, the CAA was only made towards making India a Hindu Rashtra.

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

A staff nurse from a Bihar hospital begs the prime minister for her life as the state's medical staff continues to treat suspected COVID-19 patients without protective safety kits.

Modi's election expenditure in Vadodara stood at Rs 50 lakh

Modi's election expenditure in Vadodara stood at Rs 50 lakh

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi incurred a total poll expenditure of a little over Rs 50 lakh in Vadodara, one of the two Lok Sabha seats from where he contested and won.

#JantaCurfew: 'Show solidarity during this time'

#JantaCurfew: 'Show solidarity during this time'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for Janta curfew, quite a few film folk went on social media to stress on his words.

PM Modi is using 'third-grade' Pahlaj Nihalani as a pawn: AAP

PM Modi is using 'third-grade' Pahlaj Nihalani as a pawn: AAP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani as a pawn to further his chances in the polls next year by playing politics over the upcoming controversial film, 'Udta Punjab'.

GST is 'Gabbar Singh Tax', says Rahul; mocks Modi on note ban

GST is 'Gabbar Singh Tax', says Rahul; mocks Modi on note ban

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Gandhi attacked Modi and the BJP while latching on to the bribery allegation made by Narendra Patel, an activist of the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti.

Cong blames BJP, Doval for 'releasing' Masood Azhar

Cong blames BJP, Doval for 'releasing' Masood Azhar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Rahul reiterated that there was massive corruption in the Rafale deal.

'Students asking for jobs, Modi is giving them NPR'

'Students asking for jobs, Modi is giving them NPR'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'Our country does not need an NRC. We need to improve our economy which is in a bad condition.'

Babbar draws flak for comparing rupee value to age of PM's mother

Babbar draws flak for comparing rupee value to age of PM's mother

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

"Although our tradition does not allow this, we wish to say that now the value of the rupee has fallen to the age of your respected mother," he said.

'My son does not have guts to spend Rs10 lakh on a suit for Modi'

'My son does not have guts to spend Rs10 lakh on a suit for Modi'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'I said his accepting the suit from me was a big honour in itself, and it wasn't important for me what he did with it after wearing it.'

When women join the farmers protest

When women join the farmers protest

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

From carrying portraits of their sons and husbands who have committed suicide due to agrarian distress to picketing to doing sewa 24x7 at langars, women have shown a rare determination not to capitulate before the government.

Shaheen Bagh has no complaints about Kejriwal

Shaheen Bagh has no complaints about Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Look at Kejriwal. With his work, he's made a place in our hearts. But the BJP leaders have only abuses for us," protesters at Shaheen Bagh tell Jyoti Punwani.

End this tamasha: Gehlot to PM Modi on Rajasthan crisis

End this tamasha: Gehlot to PM Modi on Rajasthan crisis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Gehlot also alleged that some other Union ministers, including Dharmendra Pradhan, are involved in the "conspiracy" against his government.

Stop making excuses, start running the country: Rahul to Modi

Stop making excuses, start running the country: Rahul to Modi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Rahul's remarks came after Modi accused the first family of the Congress for disruption in Parliament.

Would've sacked Jaitley had I been PM: Kejriwal

Would've sacked Jaitley had I been PM: Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The Delhi chief minister also said the sports bodies should be free from politicians and be handled by professionals.

Advani the tallest leader in BJP: Shivraj Singh Chauhan

Advani the tallest leader in BJP: Shivraj Singh Chauhan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The debate on prime ministerial candidate is futile and leaders should talk about this only before the Parliamentary board, says Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan in an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN.

2 AAP MLAs arrested in 12 hours; Kejriwal attacks PM Modi

2 AAP MLAs arrested in 12 hours; Kejriwal attacks PM Modi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the arrest of its two MLAs, saying this is a "proof" of his frustration.

PM's interview was all about 'I, me, mine, myself': Congress

PM's interview was all about 'I, me, mine, myself': Congress

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Terming it as a 'fixed interview', the party said there was no mention of ground realities or any concern for promises made by him to the people.

Narendra Modi's target: Next Lok Sabha polls

Narendra Modi's target: Next Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

With his induction into the Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary board, the party's highest decision-making body, Narendra Modi's prime focus will be on the next Lok Sabha polls, a state BJP leader close to the Gujarat chief minister has said

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

In 1998, the Congress asked her mother to campaign. 'We had a family discussion. We explained to our mother that you will be used, you will be discarded once you are done with the campaign.' 'A few days later I got a call from my mother. She said, "I have decided to campaign".' 'We were stunned. Why was she doing this?' Payal Mohanka listens in.

Why the BJP lost: A Modi bhakt explains

Why the BJP lost: A Modi bhakt explains

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

'AAP achieved what it wanted. The BJP achieved what it wanted, a 'Congress mukht Delhi,' and the Congress also achieved what it wanted, which was to keep the BJP out of power.'

Sheela says: Meet a Modi Fanatic

Sheela says: Meet a Modi Fanatic

Rediff.com8 May 2014

'After the 2002 riots when the media and other political parties started blaming Modiji, thousands of people like us -- now, it must be crores of us -- started becoming staunch supporters of Modiji. The more you blamed him the more of our support he gained.' Pramod Singh of Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh is one of Narendra Modi's biggest fans and a member of Modi's India272 Web initiative, spreading the leader's message on social media and the Internet.

People have voted for a change in favour of Modi: RSS

People have voted for a change in favour of Modi: RSS

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Lauding the strong showing by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the general elections, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday said people of the country have voted for a change in favour of Narendra Modi.

Modi creating an Emergency-like situation: Lalu

Modi creating an Emergency-like situation: Lalu

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Fascism is knocking at India's door, Lalu Yadav charged.

BJP is prison, price rise and pakoda party: Siddaramaiah

BJP is "prison, price rise and pakoda" party: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com5 May 2018

All guns blazing, Modi on Saturday mounted a scathing attack on the Congress over corruption, and asserted it will become "Punjab, Puducherry, Parivar" Congress after its defeat in the Karnataka assembly polls.

'Modi wants to divert the issue of jobs to mobs'

'Modi wants to divert the issue of jobs to mobs'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'The government must consider that Modiji's vision of India turning into a $5 trillion economy will happen only when there is rule of law in the country.' 'Investors will not invest if these lynchings keep happening.'

5-star culture: Ghulam Nabi Azad on why Congress loses polls

5-star culture: Ghulam Nabi Azad on why Congress loses polls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

He laid stress on workers' connection with the ground and cited his own example when he was party in-charge for various assembly elections in the past.

Prime Minister Modi a great economist: Smriti Irani

Prime Minister Modi a great economist: Smriti Irani

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great economist", who she said has given a positive direction to the nation's economy.