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Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Shah

Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Shah

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

"Shouldn't they get Indian citizenship? Shouldn't their human rights be protected?" Shah asked the audience which responded with a resounding "yes".

Elderly farmers determined to keep up the fight

Elderly farmers determined to keep up the fight

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Come ill-health, physical discomfort or family occasions, the men keep up the cheer and ensure their physical limitations don't cloud their optimism and their will to win the fight.

AG Venugopal takes u-turn, now claims Rafale documents not stolen

AG Venugopal takes u-turn, now claims Rafale documents not stolen

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

He now claims that his submission before the SC was that petitioners in the application used "photocopies of the original" papers, deemed secret by the government.

Can Subodh Jaiswal keep CBI out of politics?

Can Subodh Jaiswal keep CBI out of politics?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'He is not a person to challenge the government.' 'He is a man who is known to go with the flow' Aditi Phadnis reports.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

CAA won't be withdrawn, protests may continue: Shah

CAA won't be withdrawn, protests may continue: Shah

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Addressing a rally in Lucknow in support of the CAA, Shah threw the challenge for the debate to Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati. He also declared that the construction of a Ram temple 'touching the skies' in Ayodhya will begin within three months.

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Trump will stay at the 'Chanakya' suite of the hotel, which has hosted the likes of former US presidents George Bush and Barack Obama.

Breathe: Into The Shadows review

Breathe: Into The Shadows review

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'At the centre of it all is Abhishek Bachchan trying valiantly to pique our curiosity, but simply cannot muster the edginess his Avinash so badly needs,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Delhi bowlers restrict Gujarat to 214

Delhi bowlers restrict Gujarat to 214

Rediff.com7 Nov 2004

Speedster Amit Bhandari claimed three wickets as Delhi took control of the Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat.

India 'A' gain vital lead over Lankans

India 'A' gain vital lead over Lankans

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

India 'A' gained a 60 run first innings lead over Sri Lanka 'A' with four wickets still standing on the second day of their four-day match.

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.

Solar aircraft on a world tour lands in Ahmedabad

Solar aircraft on a world tour lands in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

From Varanasi. it will fly to Mandalay in Myanmar.

With hug, Modi says Namaste Trump

With hug, Modi says Namaste Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Ahmedabad over an hour before Trump did, was present at the airport to welcome the US president at the airport.

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

'PM said we are committed to restoring J-K's statehood'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

What the leaders said after the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

Asia Cup hockey: Senior men's probables list cropped to 33

Asia Cup hockey: Senior men's probables list cropped to 33

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The list of core probables of the senior men's hockey team has been pruned down to 33 from 48 after a three-day selection trials held at the SAI Centre, Bangalore from July 25-27.

Gujarat CM Rupani links Islamic State terror suspects to Ahmed Patel

Gujarat CM Rupani links Islamic State terror suspects to Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Patel rejected the charge as "completely baseless" and urged the Bharatiya Janata Party not to politicise matters pertaining to national security and divide the peace-loving Gujaratis.

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

Rediff.com16 May 2019

In a first such action in India's electoral history, the Election Commission had Wednesday ordered campaigning in the nine West Bengal constituencies to end at 10 pm on Thursday, instead of 6 pm on Friday, in the wake of violence between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata during Amit Shah's roadshow.

Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Nearly two years after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs and revocation of its special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with top political leaders from the erstwhile state, and said the Centre's priority is to strengthen grassroots democracy there for which delimitation has to happen quickly so that polls can be held.

Gujarat still close to Modi's heart, gets new projects

Gujarat still close to Modi's heart, gets new projects

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Even while the union budget may not have announced many direct schemes for Gujarat, the state has been a major beneficiary under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first 100 days in office.

'Be it Adanis or Ambanis, who cares?'

'Be it Adanis or Ambanis, who cares?'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'Our demand is simple: Those private players (to whom 94 per cent of the farmers sell their produce) should also buy our produce at the MSP.'

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Shah said nobody can stop him from introducing a resolution on Kashmir in Parliament.

AIADMK cadres are wary about Modi-Xi show

AIADMK cadres are wary about Modi-Xi show

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'To them, the day may not be far off when the state BJP starts claiming and propagating that Modi is next only to AIADMK's late boss Jayalalithaa,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hockey: Misfiring India held to a draw by England

Hockey: Misfiring India held to a draw by England

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

India wasted chances galore to settle for a 1-1 draw against England in the their second match at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Sunday.

In Bihar, Shah seeks support for CAA; keeps mum on NRC/NPR

In Bihar, Shah seeks support for CAA; keeps mum on NRC/NPR

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

He urged the crowd attending a pro-CAA rally to give a missed call to the 8866288662, pledging their support to the legislation. Shah also sought to dispel 'rumours' of discord within the NDA in Bihar and said CM Nitish Kumar will be the alliance leader in the state.

India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Doval

India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Doval

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Fragmented polity will make it impossible for India to realise its will because weak governments are unable to take hard decisions, the NSA said.

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".

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

Review: Gold is let down by Akshay Kumar

Review: Gold is let down by Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

It's only when Gold moves away from Akshay Kumar's blundering Bangla and hockey humbug to become a story of grace among go-getters that it comes close to becoming the movie it should have been, says Sukanya Verma.

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

In New Delhi, state Congress president Anil Kumar and party workers were detained by police at a petrol pump near Parmanand hospital.

Will Shah succeed as home minister?

Will Shah succeed as home minister?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Amit Shah now enters an unfamiliar and interesting phase of his political career. His success or failure will henceforth be assessed based on his performance as a key minister, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Shah clarifies: Never sought Hindi imposition; DMK claims victory

Shah clarifies: Never sought Hindi imposition; DMK claims victory

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

"I myself come from a non-Hindi state of Gujarat. If some people want to do politics, it is their choice," Shah told reporters in New Delhi.

Hardik-led Patels reject Gujarat government's EBC quota scheme

Hardik-led Patels reject Gujarat government's EBC quota scheme

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

However, another quota agitation body Sardar Patel Group welcomed the government's move, but said they will assess how it will help Patel community and up to what extent.

'Let world leaders see the smaller towns of India'

'Let world leaders see the smaller towns of India'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

"The visit of the President of China is extremely important," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi talking about President Xi Jinping's visit starting on Wednesday.

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Shah credited Savarkar for calling the 1857 rebellion as India's first independence struggle.

Rambo rides again

Rambo rides again

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

'From his persistent fuelling of pan-Hindu nationalism to pandering to narrow Gujarati chauvinism, Rambo rides again, using fair means and foul -- and often foul -- to gain the battleground,' says Sunil Sethi.

AAP, BSP, BJD support resolution to scrap Art 370

AAP, BSP, BJD support resolution to scrap Art 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Various opposition parties like the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the Nationalist Congress Party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Communist Party of India, and the Communist Party of India-Marxist raised vociferous protests in the upper house while opposing the resolution and the bill.

Modi, Netanyahu hold 8-km roadshow in Ahmedabad

Modi, Netanyahu hold 8-km roadshow in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Around 50 stages were erected on the roadside along the stretch to showcase performances by troupes of different states.

Qaidi Band Review: Moronic take on real events

Qaidi Band Review: Moronic take on real events

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'It's commendable how earnest Anya Singh remains even after Qaidi Band does everything to undermine her efforts,' says Sukanya Verma.