News for 'Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi'

This is what Narendra Modi dreams of

This is what Narendra Modi dreams of

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

"I believe that we have the potential of dominating the Asian economy," he said.

Will Kejriwal contest against Narendra Modi?

Will Kejriwal contest against Narendra Modi?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Party's declaration of Delhi candidate list sans Kejriwal is a sign of this move

Bihar BJP minister attacks CM for not congratulating Modi

Bihar BJP minister attacks CM for not congratulating Modi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

A Bharatiya Janata Party minister in Bihar on Thursday said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had failed to fulfill the minimum courtesy of congratulating Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his win.

Narendra Modi to woo IT and telecom CEOs

Narendra Modi to woo IT and telecom CEOs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

This will be the first time BJP's prime ministerial candidate holds a discussion with IT, telecom czars.

Is Narendra Modi looking for a makeover?

Is Narendra Modi looking for a makeover?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Of late, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been concentrating on Uttar Pradesh, where he has held four rallies over a span of one month. Clearly, this was a departure from the routine as UP was not even among the states where assembly elections were being held currently.

Never met a bigger liar than Narendra Modi: Digvijaya

Never met a bigger liar than Narendra Modi: Digvijaya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday asked the party's youth brigade to launch a strong, fearless and "tit-for-tat" campaign against Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on the social media.

BJP Gujarat chief washes hands off dissident

BJP Gujarat chief washes hands off dissident

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

A minister submits his resignation, alleging Modi humiliated him. Party chief gives Modi free hand to axe minister.

Why PM Narendra Modi keeps mum

Why PM Narendra Modi keeps mum

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Modi's real problem is not his silence on Hindutva excesses growing in the country. He needs to transform India without the minute-by-minute tweets.

Air India crash: Rupani's mortal remains identified, probe intensified

Air India crash: Rupani's mortal remains identified, probe intensified

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met the family members of Rupani and informed them about the DNA match, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said.

'Muslims only fear Allah, not Narendra Modi'

'Muslims only fear Allah, not Narendra Modi'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Muslim voters in the Old City in Lucknow know the decisive value of their votes, but are wary that their votes are divided, and that, they fear, will only help Narendra Modi. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com speaks to Muslim voters in the land of tehzeeb and gauges their apprehensions about a Modi sarkar.

Modi speaks to Gujarat CM as state reels under floods

Modi speaks to Gujarat CM as state reels under floods

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The situation in rain-battered Gujarat improved slightly on Thursday as the rainfall activity subsided, but Vadodara and some other parts of the state are still reeling under a flood-like situation due to overflowing rivers while the authorities continue the rescue and relief operations.

NDA chief ministers to meet on Saturday

NDA chief ministers to meet on Saturday

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Lal Kishenchand Advani has convened a meeting of National Democratic Alliance chief ministers on Saturday to hold talks with them and evolve a strategy to counter the Congress campaign in next year's Lok Sabha elections. The meeting will begin at 11 am in the morning and continue after lunch.

Modi to visit Morbi bridge collapse site on Tuesday

Modi to visit Morbi bridge collapse site on Tuesday

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Modi, who is on a visit to Gujarat, paid tributes to those who died in Sunday's bridge collapse.

Gogoi slams Narendra Modi, calls him 'irresponsible'

Gogoi slams Narendra Modi, calls him 'irresponsible'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday took on Narendra Modi today saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate was 'irresponsible' and had made 'wrong statements' at his rally two days ago.

Lone survivor reveals what he saw just after the crash

Lone survivor reveals what he saw just after the crash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of Air India's AI 171 crash, said he still cannot believe how he miraculously survived the accident of the ill-fated London-bound flight in which 265 people lost their lives.

'We want Gandhi's Gujarat, not Modi's Gujarat'

'We want Gandhi's Gujarat, not Modi's Gujarat'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Hundreds of people on Sunday joined the rallies and candle light vigils held in several cities, including New York, Washington, Chicago, Boston, and Tamarac, Florida to mark the 10th anniversary of the Gujarat riots and to pay homage to the victims.

Mamata: 'Is Narendra Modi a donkey?'

Mamata: 'Is Narendra Modi a donkey?'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The war of words between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi hit a new low on Wednesday when the former called the BJP prime ministerial nominee a 'donkey'.

Did Modi make Gujarat Vibrant?

Did Modi make Gujarat Vibrant?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Growth is impressive but there are questions on inclusiveness.

Modi fit to become prime minister: Sushma Swaraj

Modi fit to become prime minister: Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Saturday said that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is fit to become the prime minister of the country.

Was tortured to name Modi in Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur

Was tortured to name Modi in Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, alleges torture by investigating officers and pressure to implicate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent figures.

Gujarat riots: Modi appears before SIT

Gujarat riots: Modi appears before SIT

Rediff.com28 Mar 2010

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi appeared before the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team on Saturday and was questioned for the first time on his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots that have come back to haunt him.

India's Narendra Modi is considered a wildcard abroad

India's Narendra Modi is considered a wildcard abroad

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's real test will be whether he can bring a longer-term vision to India's foreign policy planning, says Ravi Agrawal.

Modi unfolds tricolour plans for Gujarat at PBD

Modi unfolds tricolour plans for Gujarat at PBD

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

He said that his state wants to reflect all the three colours of the national flag in the land of Gujarat. While the white revolution that began in Gujarat as a co-operative movement, the green revolution was represented by the handsome growth in the agriculture sector, he said.Narendra Modi stated that his state now exports milk to European nations and Singapore. Milk production has increased by 66 per cent in the state in the last decade.

Gujarat poised to generate more power: Modi

Gujarat poised to generate more power: Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Gujarat is all set to produce 15 per cent of the power India hopes to generate in the 11th Five Year Plan, chief minister Narendra Modi has said.

'Muslims feel secure in Modi's Gujarat now'

'Muslims feel secure in Modi's Gujarat now'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Can Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi ever wash away the taint of the 2002 anti-Muslim riots? Prasanna D Zore spent five days in Ahmedabad meeting several Muslims across the socio-economic-caste divide, to find out what the community feels about Modi.

Modi completes 10th anniversary; Gujarat approves

Modi completes 10th anniversary; Gujarat approves

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Residents of Vadnagar, the native village of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday congratulated him as he completed a decade in office.

Snooping allegations against Narendra Modi baseless: BJP

Snooping allegations against Narendra Modi baseless: BJP

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Trashing allegations of illegal snooping against Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday ruled out the Congress's demand for a rethink on its prime ministerial candidate and claimed that the ruling party's "dirty tricks wing" was behind the controversy.

Modi, Ambani, Shah Rukh, Salman attend star-studded Maha swearing-in

Modi, Ambani, Shah Rukh, Salman attend star-studded Maha swearing-in

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, chief ministers of Nationalist Democratic Alliance-ruled states and prominent personalities from industry and Bollywood on Thursday attended the grand swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Chief Minister in Mumbai.

India's iron dome? Modi announces Mission Sudarshan Chakra

India's iron dome? Modi announces Mission Sudarshan Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Announcing the launch of "Mission Sudarshan Chakra", Modi said it will be aimed at neutralising enemy threat and enhancing India's offensive capabilities.

'Within 4 hrs...': Rahul repeats Trump's claim on India-Pak truce

'Within 4 hrs...': Rahul repeats Trump's claim on India-Pak truce

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of halting military conflict with Pakistan within five hours of being asked by then US President Donald Trump. He made the allegations during a rally in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, also criticizing the media and the deletion of names from electoral rolls.

PM goes on aerial survey of Tauktae's damage in Gujarat

PM goes on aerial survey of Tauktae's damage in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday undertook an aerial survey of affected areas in Gujarat and the adjoining Union territory of Diu to assess the devastation caused by Cyclone Tauktae.

The BJP's future: What lies ahead for Narendra Modi

The BJP's future: What lies ahead for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The long-delayed declaration that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will be the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for prime minister had a certain air of inevitability about it. But the last-minute drama should not take away from the plain fact that, in naming Modi, the BJP has merely acknowledged that it has in him a politician of rare skill and charisma -- of a degree unseen in national politics perhaps since former prime minister Indira Gandhi.

US Congressional report recognition for people of Gujarat: Modi

US Congressional report recognition for people of Gujarat: Modi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday tweeted that the United States Congressional Research Service report on Gujarat is recognition for the six crore people of the state.

Bihar ministers to campaign in Gujarat for Modi

Bihar ministers to campaign in Gujarat for Modi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

State Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh and Health Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey -- both known Modi supporters -- said they would campaign in Gujarat after Durga Puja festivities are over

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and H D Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).

Articles on Modi an INJUSTICE to Gujarat, India: Congress

Articles on Modi an INJUSTICE to Gujarat, India: Congress

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The Gujarat unit of the Congress on Saturday said that the Time magazine as well as the Brookings Institution's recent articles on Chief Minister Narendra Modi, which praised him for the state's development, were "biased, partial" and "highlight wrong facts about Gujarat".

Zakia Jafri, wife of ex-Cong MP killed in 2002 Gujarat riots, dies

Zakia Jafri, wife of ex-Cong MP killed in 2002 Gujarat riots, dies

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Zakia Jafri, the wife of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri who was killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, died on Saturday in Ahmedabad at the age of 86. Ehsan Jafri was among 69 persons who were killed inside Gulbarg Society, a Muslim neighbourhood in Ahmedabad, on February 28, 2002, a day after coaches of the Sabarmati Express train were burnt in Godhra, resulting in the deaths of 59 'karsevaks' returning from Ayodhya. The incident triggered horrific rioting across the state. Zakia Jafri hit the national headlines as she waged a legal battle all the way to the Supreme Court in a bid to hold top political leaders accountable for the large conspiracy for the riots post the Godhra train burning episode. Her son Tanveer Jafri said that his mother was visiting his sister's house in Ahmedabad when she complained of feeling uneasy. The doctor who was called in declared her dead at around 11:30 am. Social activist Teesta Setalvad, who was co-complainant in Jafri's protest petition in the Supreme Court, posted on X that Zakia Jafri was a compassionate leader of the human rights community.

2002 was the biggest test of my life, but...: Modi

2002 was the biggest test of my life, but...: Modi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cited a number of incidents including the Godhra train fire and terror attacks in Gujarat to describe how he tries to detach himself from his emotions to overcome anxiety.

BJP's Gujarat show: Brand Modi towers above all

BJP's Gujarat show: Brand Modi towers above all

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The BJP could surpass its previous best showing of 127 seats in 2002 when Modi was the chief minister.

Swamiji, Sikh... Modi's disguise during Emergency years

Swamiji, Sikh... Modi's disguise during Emergency years

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

BlueKraft has published The Emergency Diaries -- Years that Forged a Leader to chronicle Modi's role in the underground campaign during that period, after speaking to a number of people associated with him at that time.