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Pressure mounts on Narendra Modi

Pressure mounts on Narendra Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2004

'The momentum that has gathered against Modi is not going to die down and his exit is certain,' Congress leader Amarsinh Chaudhary said.

Got call from Modi saying...: Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Got call from Modi saying...: Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Trump claimed that he "got a call from Prime Minister Modi saying, 'we're done'. I said, 'you're done with what?'" Trump said and claimed Modi replied: "We're not going to go to war."

What's cooking? Modi meets Mahayuti MLAs over lunch

What's cooking? Modi meets Mahayuti MLAs over lunch

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The luncheon meeting was held at the INS Angre auditorium, a state government official said.

Some trying to steal...: Modi takes 'Jan Nayak' dig at Rahul

Some trying to steal...: Modi takes 'Jan Nayak' dig at Rahul

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the RJD's past education policies in Bihar, attributing migration to the state's poor education system under their rule. He praised the current NDA government's efforts to improve education and development, launching several initiatives focused on youth skilling and education in the state.

Wharton regrets confusion over Narendra Modi invite

Wharton regrets confusion over Narendra Modi invite

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Aam Admi Party claimed Arvind Kerjriwal is asked to be Modi's replacement.

'At times we only had one meal a day but I never gave up': Gaud

'At times we only had one meal a day but I never gave up': Gaud

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Kranti Gaud, a member of India's World Cup-winning women's team, spoke about her steely determination and resolve to turn dreams into reality.

Kejriwal goes after Narendra Modi, Congress

Kejriwal goes after Narendra Modi, Congress

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal took on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as well as the Congress on Tuesday evening.

Kejriwal goes after Narendra Modi, Congress

Kejriwal goes after Narendra Modi, Congress

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal took on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as well as the Congress on Tuesday evening.

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

In 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a multi-domain combat mission against Pakistan in response to cross-border terrorism. The operation involved precision strikes, military retaliation, and diplomatic measures, marking a significant shift in India's security policy.

Will Nitish Surprise Modi Or Vice Versa After Bihar Poll?

Will Nitish Surprise Modi Or Vice Versa After Bihar Poll?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The BJP's MoSha leadership are past masters in encouraging defections from their allies if it helped their party capture the chief minister's chair. In Bihar, they are not sure if JD-U MPs and MLAs would be willing to cross over to the BJP if the Nitish leadership came on top -- and the NDA crossed the halfway mark together, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC refuses to quash POCSO case against ex-CM Yediyurappa

HC refuses to quash POCSO case against ex-CM Yediyurappa

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the POCSO Act case filed against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, upholding the trial court's order to proceed with the case.

RSS seeks social unity, not power or pressure politics: Bhagwat

RSS seeks social unity, not power or pressure politics: Bhagwat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that the Sangh's objective is to unite society, not to seek power or become a pressure group. He emphasized that the RSS is not against anyone and aims to support positive efforts in the country.

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Janata Dal-United supremo Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn-in as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time on Thursday, days after the National Democratic Alliance secured a landslide victory in the assembly elections.

What Modi Told Engineers...

What Modi Told Engineers...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Our engineers will continue playing a crucial role in the collective efforts to build a Viksit Bharat.'

Days after mega delimitation meet, Stalin writes to Modi

Days after mega delimitation meet, Stalin writes to Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has reiterated his request to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss concerns over the proposed delimitation. In a social media post, Stalin reminded Modi of his earlier request for a meeting along with MPs from various parties to present a memorandum on the issue. He also shared a letter addressed to Modi on March 27, 2025, requesting an "audience" to formally submit the memorandum on behalf of the Joint Action Committee.

Haven't done anything for my family: Nitish's appeal ahead of polls

Haven't done anything for my family: Nitish's appeal ahead of polls

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Nitish said that law and order have "remarkably improved" in the state after his government came to power in November 2005.

What Is DMK's Plan To Counter Vijay?

What Is DMK's Plan To Counter Vijay?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The DMK may consider a two-tier campaign, where they keep the focus on Chief Minister Stalin, as a senior statesman with 50-plus years of political experience, and let EPS and the BJP shout in the wilderness. In such a case, the second-tier may project Udhayanidhi as the contender and chosen obstructionist in Vijay's path. The attempt, if any, would be to reduce Vijay to Udhayanidhi's level when the former is aiming at Stalin and Stalin alone in the state's political horizon, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Poison was distributed in Indore': Rahul Gandhi

'Poison was distributed in Indore': Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh after at least 10 people died allegedly due to contaminated water in Indore, accusing them of negligence and insensitivity.

'Some people have no work to show': Fadnavis' dig at Ajit Pawar

'Some people have no work to show': Fadnavis' dig at Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party is part of the BJP-led Mahayuti but the two parties are fighting the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls separately.

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Beating Retreat echoes with Vande Mataram, military might, Op Sindoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' was the overriding theme of the ceremonial event held at the Vijay Chowk and presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, who arrived at the venue in a traditional buggy to the sound of bugles, adding a ceremonial grace to the occasion.

HC orders Cong to take down AI video of Modi and his mother

HC orders Cong to take down AI video of Modi and his mother

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The Patna High Court has directed the Congress party to remove an AI-generated video from its social media platforms that depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother. The court's order came in response to a petition alleging the video was defamatory and violated election laws.

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

'Omar Will Be Sure Shot Chief Minister'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'INDIA will easily cross 50 seats out of 90 in Jammu and Kashmir.'

Modi's mother abused again during Tejashwi's yatra, claims BJP

Modi's mother abused again during Tejashwi's yatra, claims BJP

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The BJP has accused RJD workers of hurling abuses at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother during Tejashwi Yadav's 'Bihar Adhikar Yatra'. The incident has sparked controversy in the politically charged environment of Bihar, where elections are due later this year.

Why The '2 Gujaratis' Chose Nitin Nabin

Why The '2 Gujaratis' Chose Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Nitin Nabin's selection is a bold political decision by the Two Gujaratis. When Rahul Gandhi has resurrected the issue of social justice, the BJP and the Two Gujaratis are sticking to their plan and agenda, explains Sheela Bhatt.

Govt must raise minority safety with Bangladesh: Priyanka Gandhi

Govt must raise minority safety with Bangladesh: Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has condemned the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh and urged the Indian government to raise the issue of the safety of Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist minorities with the Bangladeshi government.

Don't tell us...: Tharoor slams Trump as Cong corners Modi on Russian oil

Don't tell us...: Tharoor slams Trump as Cong corners Modi on Russian oil

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

As US President Donald Trump claimed that India will significantly reduce Russian oil imports by year-end, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday hit back by criticising him for making announcements on behalf of New Delhi.

'Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai' mirrors Nitish Kumar's refusal to slow down

'Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai' mirrors Nitish Kumar's refusal to slow down

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The Bihar chief minister had a point to prove in the latest assembly elections, which were held amid speculations of a fatigue factor, if not downright anti-incumbency, made worse by rumours of his indifferent health.

How South Gujarat saved Narendra Modi

How South Gujarat saved Narendra Modi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Modi will have greater satisfaction to see that Sonia Gandhi's political secretary Ahmed Patel's Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency is also going the Bharatiya Janata Party's way.

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The message from Sunday's event will undoubtedly reverberate globally. It's a landmark occasion that will be remembered for generations and will inspire many other states to introduce the story of Rajendra Chola into school curricula, says Tarun Vijay.

Read Nehru-Patel letters: Kharge to Modi on Kashmir remarks

Read Nehru-Patel letters: Kharge to Modi on Kashmir remarks

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Kharge alleged that it was the leaders of the Hindu Mahasabha and RSS and later, the Jan Sangh, who made statements that Kashmir should be declared an independent country.

Rajinikanth congratulates Narendra Modi

Rajinikanth congratulates Narendra Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

He'll be in big trouble: BJP hits back at ally Ajit Pawar

He'll be in big trouble: BJP hits back at ally Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan criticized Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's allegations of corruption in the Pimpri Chinchwad civic body, suggesting they are politically motivated ahead of upcoming elections.

Britain justifies engaging with Narendra Modi

Britain justifies engaging with Narendra Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Britain's interests in Gujarat were best served by engaging with the elected leadership there, the British high commissioner to India James Bevan in New Delhi said Thursday while clarifying his country's decision to end a decade-long boycott of Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

View: Why Narendra Modi spoke in Hindi

View: Why Narendra Modi spoke in Hindi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

To assume that Narendra Modi chose Hindi only to reach out to a national audience because he had prime ministerial ambitions was more than a stretch, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Sanand diary: 'Allah Narendra Modi ka bhala kare'

Sanand diary: 'Allah Narendra Modi ka bhala kare'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Ashrafbhai Pathan of Sanand, Gujarat, is an ardent Narendra Modi fan. "Ask any Gujarati today what Narendra Modi means to them and the future of the next generation and hear them articulate about Modi's achievements and vision," he tells anyone who cares to listen. Prasanna D Zore and Reuben NV report

'Your Energy At 75 Beats Young People Like Us'

'Your Energy At 75 Beats Young People Like Us'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'This personal connection he forms with everyone he interacts with makes him truly exceptional.'

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's touchdown in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy.

Upset with Rahul, Tharoor to skip Cong strategy meet

Upset with Rahul, Tharoor to skip Cong strategy meet

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is reportedly upset and likely to skip a strategy meeting for the upcoming Kerala polls due to perceived slights and attempts to sideline him within the party.

'Narendra Modi is behind IPL controversy'

'Narendra Modi is behind IPL controversy'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Senior Congress leader Narhari Amin on Thursday alleged that it was at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's behest that IPL commissioner Lalit Modi is trying to thwart the Kochi franchise.

Maha Cong suffers jolt as MLC Pradnya Satav joins BJP

Maha Cong suffers jolt as MLC Pradnya Satav joins BJP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Congress MLC Pradnya Satav joined the BJP in Maharashtra, prompting accusations of undemocratic practices and political maneuvering ahead of local elections.