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Modi will visit kin of Patna blast victims, Nitish insensitive: BJP

Modi will visit kin of Patna blast victims, Nitish insensitive: BJP

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on November 2 to meet the kin of the six people killed in Patna ahead of his Sunday rally.

Can Isudan Gadhvi Swing It For AAP?

Can Isudan Gadhvi Swing It For AAP?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

AAP could make its presence felt. But Gadhvi may have to wait for a chance to get the top job.

'Tipu's son Siddaramaiah will come...': K'taka minister sparks row

'Tipu's son Siddaramaiah will come...': K'taka minister sparks row

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Do you want Tipu or Savarkar? Where should we send Tipu Sultan? What did Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda do? In the same way he should be knocked out and sent off'

Maha-K'taka border row: Pawar gives 24-hr ultimatum

Maha-K'taka border row: Pawar gives 24-hr ultimatum

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Pawar claimed that since the last few weeks, conscious attempts were being made by the Karnataka CM to take the situation in a different direction.

Cong hints at tough decisions in Rajasthan amid fresh Gehlot-Pilot tiff

Cong hints at tough decisions in Rajasthan amid fresh Gehlot-Pilot tiff

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Ramesh also said the Congress leadership is considering a proper solution to the Rajasthan issue.

'Are you 100-headed like Ravan?': Row over Kharge's barb at Modi

'Are you 100-headed like Ravan?': Row over Kharge's barb at Modi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The BJP asked voters in Gujarat to do "100 per cent voting for the son of the soil" Modi to take "revenge" in a democratic manner for the "insult"

'Some people think Modi is only appeasing the Patels'

'Some people think Modi is only appeasing the Patels'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'By the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, they moved back to the BJP almost totally and later their backing helped us win the local body elections.'

Kejriwal attacks media again: 'Can you tell the truth about Modi'?

Kejriwal attacks media again: 'Can you tell the truth about Modi'?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

His comments about the media being "sold out" may have attracted flak from journalists and political leaders alike, but Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal seems unfazed by all the criticism.

Not vikas, but vishwas will win Gujarat for Modi

Not vikas, but vishwas will win Gujarat for Modi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The Congress forget Modi has demigod status in Gujarat and there is no way he can be defeated in the state, argues Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Gujarat is safer than other states: Modi

Gujarat is safer than other states: Modi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

"Murders in Gujarat are 30 per cent lower than the national average and rapes 70 per cent lower. Compared to New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, the crime rate in the state is negligible," the CM said.

Vibrant Gujarat: Do the numbers add up?

Vibrant Gujarat: Do the numbers add up?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The tall claims that the state administration, particularly Modi's highly charged PR machinery has created to hardsell the state, and in turn Modi himself, are not reinforced by the numbers

Cong launches fresh attack on BJP over Raza's resignation

Cong launches fresh attack on BJP over Raza's resignation

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The resignation of Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party vice-president Aamir Raza Husain over Narendra Modi's "puppy" remarks gave Congress a fresh handle to attack the opposition party as it wondered what stand will the other Muslim leaders in the BJP take.

What Is Gehlot Telling Modi?

What Is Gehlot Telling Modi?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the first day of November...

Chidambaram: EC has 'authorised PM' to announce Guj poll dates

Chidambaram: EC has 'authorised PM' to announce Guj poll dates

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani hit out at Chidambaram saying the Congress is 'scared' of the polls in the state.

Deputy NSA quizzed by CBI in Gujarat fake encounter case

Deputy NSA quizzed by CBI in Gujarat fake encounter case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has questioned Deputy National Security Advisor and former Intelligence Bureau chief Nehchal Sandhu in connection with Sadiq Jamal encounter in 2003 by the Gujarat crime branch.

Kejriwal resigned but Modi still glued to CM's chair: Cong

Kejriwal resigned but Modi still glued to CM's chair: Cong

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Taking a potshot at both Arvind Kejriwal and Narendra Modi, Congress on Sunday said while the Delhi chief minister resigned to fulfill his national ambitions, the Gujarat leader is still glued to the CM's chair.

Yeddyurappa is India's most corrupt CM, says Cong

Yeddyurappa is India's most corrupt CM, says Cong

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

Yeddyurappa was the most chanted name at the ongoing Congress plenary session at New Delhi. Almost every speaker at the plenary termed the Karnataka CM as the most corrupt chief minister in India.

'Aavjo Gujarat', Modi's last words as he bids state farewell

'Aavjo Gujarat', Modi's last words as he bids state farewell

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi on Thursday left for New Delhi after finally bidding adieu to Gujarat saying, "Aavjo (goodbye) Gujarat."

Bhaiyyu Maharaj, model-turned-guru, who enjoyed large following among politicians

Bhaiyyu Maharaj, model-turned-guru, who enjoyed large following among politicians

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Narendra Modi, Vilasrao Deshmukh, Pratibha Patil, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle took blessings of him.

Modi takes a ride on newly-inaugurated Delhi Metro's Magenta Line

Modi takes a ride on newly-inaugurated Delhi Metro's Magenta Line

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation chief Mangu Singh during the ride.

'Who will say I love you first': Khurshid to Nitish on Oppn unity

'Who will say I love you first': Khurshid to Nitish on Oppn unity

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

The former Union minister drew the analogy of romance at a symposium he attended, besides Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav.

Uddhav-Koshiyari letter war, this time over women's safety

Uddhav-Koshiyari letter war, this time over women's safety

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Days after Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari wrote a letter for convening a special session of the state assembly against the backdrop of the Sakinaka rape and murder, chief minster Uddhav Thackeray has hit back saying Koshyari should request the Centre to call a session of Parliament to discuss issues concerning the safety of women and growing attacks on them.

Bhupendra strikes conciliatory note with Nitin Patel ahead of swearing-in

Bhupendra strikes conciliatory note with Nitin Patel ahead of swearing-in

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Monday said he was not unhappy with the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to select Bhupendra Patel as the state's next chief minister, soon after the CM-designate met him at his residence in Ahmedabad in the morning.

Maharashtra signs MoUs worth Rs 1.37 lakh cr in Davos

Maharashtra signs MoUs worth Rs 1.37 lakh cr in Davos

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said Memorandums of Understanding worth Rs 1.37 lakh crore have been signed at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos in Switzerland and termed it as a "big achievement". This will generate employment for one lakh people, said Shinde, who was in Davos to seek investments in Maharashtra. "The MoUs will not remain just on paper," he said, adding that foreign investors have shown trust and faith in the state government.

Strip-parade inhuman, disturbing; PM must intervene for peace: Irom Sharmila

Strip-parade inhuman, disturbing; PM must intervene for peace: Irom Sharmila

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

She also demanded that Chief Minister N Biren Singh admit his failure and apologise to the people of Manipur.

BIG challenges that the new Maharashtra CM faces

BIG challenges that the new Maharashtra CM faces

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

The CM-elect would have to strive to regain the state's past glory, as its earlier eminence has been challenged by Gujarat, Karnataka, and many other states. Besides, the burgeoning debt burden, which has already crossed Rs 1,70,000 crore, rising fiscal and revenue deficits had put increasing pressure on the administration to avoid overdrafts.

Congress to form non-BJP govt under Rahul's leadership, says Kharge

Congress to form non-BJP govt under Rahul's leadership, says Kharge

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Kharge launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the Himachal Pradesh poll schedule was announced but not of Gujarat so that the PM can inaugurate many more bridges like the one that collapsed in Gujarat's Morbi.

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP Going All Out To Win Karnataka, But...

BJP Going All Out To Win Karnataka, But...

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Congress and JD-S have made much of Amit Shah's remarks about milk co-operatives. 'If the Opposition harps on the statement, it could add to the narrative that Gujarat was trying to take over Karnataka.'

Double blow to INDIA bloc as TMC, AAP to go solo in Bengal, Punjab

Double blow to INDIA bloc as TMC, AAP to go solo in Bengal, Punjab

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Mamata asserted that she has not spoken to anyone in the Congress on seat-sharing in the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

More screenings are expected to take place in some colleges in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram later Tuesday, a senior police officer said.

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Panthic politics came easily to Parkash Singh Badal. But he was quick to abandon it when it became a problem, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Modi has assured Maharashtra of another Foxconn-like project: Minister

Modi has assured Maharashtra of another Foxconn-like project: Minister

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

State industries minister Uday Samant alleged the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation was responsible for the loss as it sat on the project offer for seven months whereas the new government approved incentives worth Rs 38,831 crore in July.

Savarkar our idol, won't tolerate his insult, Uddhav reminds Rahul

Savarkar our idol, won't tolerate his insult, Uddhav reminds Rahul

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

He said the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance of three parties -- Sena-UBT, Congress and Nationalist Congress Party -- was formed to protect democracy and it was necessary to work unitedly for it.

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The country now has six national parties - Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India-Marxist, NPP and AAP.

Himanta Sarma: BJP's deal-maker in the northeast

Himanta Sarma: BJP's deal-maker in the northeast

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Sarma, whose stock is high in Delhi had earlier captured eyeballs as the BJP's first star campaigner from the region in far away Gujarat and Delhi.

Will Modi Play The Patel Card In Presidential Poll?

Will Modi Play The Patel Card In Presidential Poll?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Modi knows how to turn Gujarati pride into an emotive issue at election time and a Gujarati President would have its own electoral resonance and significance, note Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Former Gujarat minister Kodnani, jailed for 2002 riots, gets bail

Former Gujarat minister Kodnani, jailed for 2002 riots, gets bail

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The Gujarat high court on Thursday granted bail to former minister Maya Kodnani, who was convicted and sentenced to 28 years' imprisonment in the 2002 Naroda Paitya riots case in which 97 people were killed.

Has Modi Sidelined Shivraj Singh Chouhan?

Has Modi Sidelined Shivraj Singh Chouhan?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

In 2018, Mr Chouhan became chief minister for the fourth time with some support from Mr Scindia. This time, nothing can be said with any certainty.

Ex-DGP Sreekumar conspired to frame innocents in Guj riots cases: SIT to court

Ex-DGP Sreekumar conspired to frame innocents in Guj riots cases: SIT to court

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The court is likely to give its order on Tuesday on the bail pleas of Sreekumar and co-accused Setalvad, who are currently in judicial custody.