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Picture: Modi meets superstar Rajinikant in Chennai

Picture: Modi meets superstar Rajinikant in Chennai

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party s' prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Sunday called on Tamil 'Superstar' Rajinikant at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai. After arriving at the airport, the Gujarat chief minister drove straight to Rajinikant's residence where the meeting lasted briefly.

Mamata should be more critical of Modi: Imam

Mamata should be more critical of Modi: Imam

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Accusing Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of being an "opportunist", prominent cleric Maulana Barkati on Tuesday asked Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee to be more critical of Modi in order to prove her secular credentials.

Another minister resigns from JD-U, to contest on LJP ticket

Another minister resigns from JD-U, to contest on LJP ticket

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Bihar Industry and Disaster Management minister Renu Kumari Kushwaha on Monday evening resigned from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet and the Janata Dal-United party. Kushwaha is set to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Khagaria seat as a Lok Janshakti Party nominee. LJP has joined hands with the Bharatiaya Janata Party in Bihar.

Terrorists may attack Modi's rally in Muzaffarpur: IB tells Bihar police

Terrorists may attack Modi's rally in Muzaffarpur: IB tells Bihar police

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

The Intelligence Bureau has issued an alert on Saturday to the Bihar government that terrorists could attack the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally on March 3 in Muzaffarpur district in the state, police officials have said.

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.

Jawan killed in ambush ahead of Modi's Manipur rally

Jawan killed in ambush ahead of Modi's Manipur rally

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and three others were seriously injured when insurgents ambushed a paramilitary force party at Lambisa in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Saturday.

When people of Kashmir ask for 'azadi', they seek autonomy, says Chidambaram

When people of Kashmir ask for 'azadi', they seek autonomy, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The former finance minister also said the centre should find out the areas in Jammu and Kashmir where autonomy can be given.

Is Narendra Modi's anguish over Gujarat riots genuine? Your Say!

Is Narendra Modi's anguish over Gujarat riots genuine? Your Say!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

We are asking YOU, our dear readers, if you think Narendra Modi's remorse is genuine?

People talk about history without proper knowledge: Nitish on Modi

People talk about history without proper knowledge: Nitish on Modi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

In an apparent dig at his rival and Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said people talk about history without proper knowledge of the subject.

Country has to be saved from 'khooni insaan': Beni

Country has to be saved from 'khooni insaan': Beni

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

In a veiled retaliatory attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for his 'khooni panja' (killer paw) remarks, Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma today said the country has to be saved from a 'khooni insaan' (murderous person).

Mandir forgotten, BJP appeasing minorities: Sena

Mandir forgotten, BJP appeasing minorities: Sena

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

In an apparent barb at Modi, the Sena said, "Special efforts are being made to bring in burqa-clad women faces to (Modi's) public rallies. Everyone is in a hurry to appease minorities."

Three more bombs found near Patna's Gandhi Maidan, defused

Three more bombs found near Patna's Gandhi Maidan, defused

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Two days after serial blasts at Gandhi Maidan during the Bharatiya Janata's Hunkar rally, two bombs was on Tuesday recovered from there and defused.

Indian Mujahideen carried out serial blasts in Patna: IB sources

Indian Mujahideen carried out serial blasts in Patna: IB sources

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Intelligence Bureau hinted on Sunday that the Indian Mujahedeen was responsible for the eight explosions in Patna that claimed five lives ahead of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi rally on Sunday.

Bihar industrialist accuses BJP MP of extortion for NaMo rally

Bihar industrialist accuses BJP MP of extortion for NaMo rally

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The owner of a sugar factory in Bihar has alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rama Devi demanded Rs 5 lakh from him for BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's Hunkar rally in Patna on October 27.

Rs 6 cr spent on Modi's Varanasi roadshow, says AAP; demands action

Rs 6 cr spent on Modi's Varanasi roadshow, says AAP; demands action

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday alleged that about Rs 6 crore were spent on the roadshow of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in Varanasi and demanded from the district election authorities to register a first information report for violation of the model code of conduct.

I feel very sad. I have no control: PM on brother joining BJP

I feel very sad. I have no control: PM on brother joining BJP

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

"I feel very sad. I have no control. They are all adults," Dr Singh said while replying to queries on the sidelines of the Padma awards function in New Delhi.

Modi aide Amit Shah booked for 'revenge' remark

Modi aide Amit Shah booked for 'revenge' remark

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's key aide Amit Shah was booked on Sunday by the Bijnore district administration for allegedly inciting the public through his controversial "revenge" remark.

Modi must be selling blood, not tea, says Lalu

Modi must be selling blood, not tea, says Lalu

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

With Bharatiya Janata Party Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi set to connect with people through a discussion over a cup of tea, Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Wednesday expressed doubt over Modi being a tea seller and stressed it was he who used to sell tea in his childhood in Patna.

Congress a 'sinking ship' being deserted by its allies: BJP

Congress a 'sinking ship' being deserted by its allies: BJP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Amidst reports of unease between Congress and its allies, Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said the party was a "sinking ship" which was being deserted by its passengers.

EXCLUSIVE: What the 'Modi Sarkar' will do

EXCLUSIVE: What the 'Modi Sarkar' will do

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Even as India gears up for election results on May 16, a group of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have taken up an informal initiative to see how a 'Modi ministry' will look like, in case the party forms the government at the Centre.

Modi's economic vision is borrowed and rehashed: Anand Sharma

Modi's economic vision is borrowed and rehashed: Anand Sharma

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma takes on Narendra Modi, says: Gujrat cannot be sold as a model state as it has many flaws.

'Modi's influence is both positive and negative'

'Modi's influence is both positive and negative'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

'You have to go from winning elections to winning people,' sociologist Ashis Nandy tells A Ganesh Nadar.

Mamata's remarks an insult to Hanuman: BJP

Mamata's remarks an insult to Hanuman: BJP

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Refusing to tolerate any slight against their prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said that Mamata Banerjee's comment of Modi being like Hanuman and setting fire everywhere was an insult and that the West Bengal chief minister was wrong.

Ram temple issue BJP's hidden agenda: Sharad Yadav

Ram temple issue BJP's hidden agenda: Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Attacking Narendra Modi for using Lord Ram's picture on the stage backdrop at a rally, Janata Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav on Tuesday charged that Ram Temple issue was BJP's hidden agenda and the party has chosen Varanasi as the epicentre to spread communalism in the country.

PM's step-brother joins BJP, family 'shocked'

PM's step-brother joins BJP, family 'shocked'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

The entry of Kohli, a local businessman, into the BJP came a day after the prime minister rejected perceptions of a 'Modi wave' in the country. Lok Sabha elections in Punjab are due in one phase on April 30.

Sculptor Anish Kapoor compares Modi to Mugabe

Sculptor Anish Kapoor compares Modi to Mugabe

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Mumbai-born British sculptor Anish Kapoor has spoken out against the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, saying he will provide a "morally questionable leadership".

FIR against Beni for calling Modi 'biggest goonda' of RSS

FIR against Beni for calling Modi 'biggest goonda' of RSS

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

An FIR has been registered against Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma in Balrampur for calling Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi the "biggest goonda" of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and party's National President Rajnath Singh his "slave".

Chhattisgarh CM's son Abhishek Singh Raman files nomination

Chhattisgarh CM's son Abhishek Singh Raman files nomination

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Abhishek Singh, the son of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, a member of Legislative Assembly and former minister Vikram were prominent among 12 candidates who filed their nominations on Monday for the Lok Sabha elections.

Narendra Modi is most searched CM on Google

Narendra Modi is most searched CM on Google

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

As India inches closer towards the general elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has emerged as the most searched chief minister on search giant Google.

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".

BJP's 'Rail Roko' stir disrupts train services in Bihar

BJP's 'Rail Roko' stir disrupts train services in Bihar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Former Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi, Leader of the Opposition in state Assembly Nand Kishore Yadav and state party President Mangal Pandey and several party workers were detained when they tried to stop trains at Sachivalya halt in Patna town, police said.

Former army chief V K Singh to join BJP

Former army chief V K Singh to join BJP

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Former army chief Gen VK Singh, who was engaged in a long-drawn battle with the government over his age issue, will join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday.3

Kejriwal questions BJP, Cong's relationship with Ambani, Adani

Kejriwal questions BJP, Cong's relationship with Ambani, Adani

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday took a swipe at both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress, questioning their stand on gas pricing issue and their "relationship" with industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Adani.

Modi hails from Gujarat but doesn't take Mahatma's name: Cong

Modi hails from Gujarat but doesn't take Mahatma's name: Cong

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Congress on Thursday accused Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of not taking Mahatma Gandhi's name even once during his meetings.

Mulayam compares Modi with Hitler's propaganda minister

Mulayam compares Modi with Hitler's propaganda minister

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday said though as chief minister he had offered 17 acre land for Ram temple, the Bharatiya Janata Party did not accept it as it wanted to keep the issue alive.

Protesting Aiyar's tea vendor remark, BJP gives tea for free

Protesting Aiyar's tea vendor remark, BJP gives tea for free

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Mocking Congress MP Mani Shankar Aiyar's tea vendor taunt at BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, the party on Friday distributed tea to public free of cost to register their protest against the controversial remark.

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.

Modi urges chief ministers to oppose Communal Violence Bill

Modi urges chief ministers to oppose Communal Violence Bill

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday wrote letters to fellow chief ministers, urging them to oppose the Communal Violence Bill saying it was a blatant intrusion upon the powers of the state governments.

How Narendra Modi's new anthem was made

How Narendra Modi's new anthem was made

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Vani Tripathi Tikoo, national secretary, BJP, speaks with Manavi Kapur about what went behind the making of the anthem and its popularity so far

Rout out 'untrustworthy' Congress: Modi asks people

Rout out 'untrustworthy' Congress: Modi asks people

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday called upon the people in Madhya Pradesh to rout out the Congress as it was "untrustworthy" and has always failed to fulfil its promises.