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Modi's degree: Gujarat court rejects pleas of Kejriwal, Singh to quash summons

Modi's degree: Gujarat court rejects pleas of Kejriwal, Singh to quash summons

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

This means the AAP leaders will have to appear before the trial court when it fixes the date of the next hearing.

Gujarat didn't bow before Nehru, who is Sonia: Modi

Gujarat didn't bow before Nehru, who is Sonia: Modi

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a swipe at Sonia Gandhi, saying that his state had not bowed down even before Jawaharlal Nehru, let alone the present Congress president.

Read: Modi's letter to PM on Gujarat Lokayukta issue

Read: Modi's letter to PM on Gujarat Lokayukta issue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi shot off a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, asking for the "immediate recall" of Governor Kamla Beniwal for bypassing the state government and appointing Justice (retired) R A Mehta as the Lokayukta. Here's the full text dated September 1, 2011.

Former Gujarat CM Keshubhai Patel, who beat Covid-19, passes away

Former Gujarat CM Keshubhai Patel, who beat Covid-19, passes away

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Former Gujarat chief minister Keshubhai Patel died in Ahmedabad on Thursday after prolonged illness, family sources said. Patel (92) had recovered from Covid-19 recently and was rushed to a hospital in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning following health complications, the sources said.

How Saurashtra has rattled Modi and made him insecure

How Saurashtra has rattled Modi and made him insecure

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

For the first time since the riots of 2002, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi finds himself on uncertain territory in Saurashtra, where the intense caste politics of Patels is now intertwined with the water problems of all the farmers of the region, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Kejriwal moves Gujarat HC for review of order on Modi's degree

Kejriwal moves Gujarat HC for review of order on Modi's degree

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Gujarat high court seeking a review of its recent order setting aside the Central Information Commission's directive to the Gujarat University to provide information on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree to the AAP national convener.

Modi's college speech makes an impact on young audience

Modi's college speech makes an impact on young audience

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

The response to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's speech at Delhi University's Sri Ram College of Commerce was largely positive, reports Priyanka.

Modi completes 20 years in public office

Modi completes 20 years in public office

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Modi served as Gujarat CM between 2001 and 2014.

Modi's taint will remain: Editor who interviewed him

Modi's taint will remain: Editor who interviewed him

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

If Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi wanted to launch a new image or change his brand through his interview to me he will not be successful, Nai Duniya editor Shahid Siddiqui tells Sheela Bhatt

PM announces Rs 1,000-cr aid for cyclone-hit Gujarat

PM announces Rs 1,000-cr aid for cyclone-hit Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2021

He also announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia compensation for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in cyclone-related incidents in all states affected by Tauktae.

View: Modi needs to make amends to Gujarat riot victims

View: Modi needs to make amends to Gujarat riot victims

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

If Modi wants to pursue his prime ministerial aspirations, the only option available to him is to make public and sincere amends to the victims of Gujarat riots, says B Raman

Riots and curfews have vanished in Gujarat: Modi

Riots and curfews have vanished in Gujarat: Modi

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Hitting out at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his "late realisation" of the malnutrition problem in the country, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said that instead of "merely making comments on the issue", the PM should provide a solution for it. "Last week, the prime minister expressed agony and pain over the issue of malnutrition in the country and said that it was a shame for the country. But actually, it is shameful," he said.

'Enough reason to summon Modi for Gujarat riots'

'Enough reason to summon Modi for Gujarat riots'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

"The mobile phone records dating back to the post-Godhra riots of 2002 clearly establish a pattern of conspiracy," Mukul Sinha, an advocate from a non-government organisation, Jan Sangharsh Manch told the Nanavati-Shah Commission in Ahmedabad.

Peace in Gujarat has ensured development, says Modi

Peace in Gujarat has ensured development, says Modi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

A Chinese company delegation, led by its managing director Leng Yong, on Friday paid a visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as he held a day-long 'Sadbhavna' fast in the predominantly tribal Bodeli town of Vadodara district.

Meeting with Modi 'logical next step' in ties: UK minister

Meeting with Modi 'logical next step' in ties: UK minister

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

United Kingdom's Minister of State for the Foreign Office Hugo Swire on Wednesday met Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, and later said it was 'a logical next step' in his country's relations with Gujarat.

I don't have a house in my name but...: Modi in Gujarat

I don't have a house in my name but...: Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he does not have a house in his name, but his government turned lakhs of daughters in the country house-owners.

Gujarat resolution calls for action against BBC for Modi documentary

Gujarat resolution calls for action against BBC for Modi documentary

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The Gujarat Assembly on Friday passed a resolution requesting the Centre to take strict action against BBC for tarnishing the image and popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with its documentary on the 2002 riots in the state.

Gujarat develops India's swankiest bus station!

Gujarat develops India's swankiest bus station!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

A world-class bus terminal has redrawn the architectural landscape of Vadodara.

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.

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.

Can't compromise on even an inch on our borders: Modi

Can't compromise on even an inch on our borders: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

"Today there is a government in the country which cannot compromise even on one inch of the country's borders," the prime minister added.

Violence had no effect on Gujarat's economy: Modi

Violence had no effect on Gujarat's economy: Modi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

More than a year after communal violence hit Gujarat, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the incidents had had no effect on economic growth of the state.

Modi dares Rahul to convince people of Gujarat

Modi dares Rahul to convince people of Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

As the Congress plans to field Rahul Gandhi for campaigning in poll-bound Gujarat, Chief Minister Narendra Modi has challenged the young leader to "convince" people of the state "about his politics".

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.

'Modi has won a moral victory, but he cannot relax'

'Modi has won a moral victory, but he cannot relax'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Sheela Bhatt analyses the Supreme Court directive to a trial court to hear a case against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the killing of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri during the 2002 riots, its implications on Modi's future and politics in the state.

'Satyamev Jayete', Modi tweets after relief in Gujarat riots case

'Satyamev Jayete', Modi tweets after relief in Gujarat riots case

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

"Truth alone triumphs!" This is how Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi reacted on Thursday to an Ahmedabad court's verdict rejecting a protest petition filed against the clean chit given to him by the Supreme Court- appointed Special Investigation Team in the 2002 communal riots.

'Modi has nothing to do with FIR against Bhatt'

'Modi has nothing to do with FIR against Bhatt'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has nothing to do with the FIR filed against suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt and his subsequent arrest, government pleader said on Tuesday during hearing on the latter's bail plea.

Over a dozen former chief ministers in LS poll fray

Over a dozen former chief ministers in LS poll fray

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

'Yeh dil maange more' seems to be mantra for over two dozen former chief ministers of various states who are contesting upcoming Lok Sabha elections on different party tickets.

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'

Modi to stay, says BJP

Modi to stay, says BJP

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

Will it be a Patel on Gujarat CM's chair after Modi?

Will it be a Patel on Gujarat CM's chair after Modi?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Second line of leadership might soon have to play a key role, says Premal Balan

Gujarat Blog: Why vote for Modi if he's Delhi-bound?

Gujarat Blog: Why vote for Modi if he's Delhi-bound?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Is there any chance of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi losing this election?

Gujarat CM thinks Dalit agitation is opposition's plan to defame Modi

Gujarat CM thinks Dalit agitation is opposition's plan to defame Modi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Rupani claimed that the state government had taken 'prompt action' in the incident as all the main culprits were arrested the next day.

Gujarat riot victims ask Modi to come clean

Gujarat riot victims ask Modi to come clean

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The victims of the 2002 post-Godhra violence criticised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, for not appearing before the Special Investigation Team in Ahmedabad in connection with a riots case and asked him to come clean.

Modi hits out at Sonia for 'inciting' people of Gujarat

Modi hits out at Sonia for 'inciting' people of Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused Congress President Sonia Gandhi of inciting the people against his government and dared her to get the Centre act against him if he has done anything wrong.

Modi would be stopped if he talks politics at Kumbh: SP

Modi would be stopped if he talks politics at Kumbh: SP

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi would be 'stopped' if he indulges in politics during his visit to the ongoing Mahakumbh next week, a senior leader from the ruling Samajwadi Party said on Wednesday.

Modi woos Maruti to set up car plant in Gujarat

Modi woos Maruti to set up car plant in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi wooed Indian auto giant Maruti Suzuki to set up a car project in Gujarat and said that the state government would provide all the facilities to it.

Will ask PM to change IIT-Bombay's name, says Fadnavis

Will ask PM to change IIT-Bombay's name, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

The Maharashtra government, led by CM Devendra Fadnavis, will petition the central government to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, following controversy over a Union minister's remarks on the institute's name. The move comes amid political tensions and concerns about the city's identity.

Narendra Modi will drag Dawood back to India: Shiv Sena

Narendra Modi will drag Dawood back to India: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Referring to Narendra Modi's speech targeting the prime minister on the Independence Day, Shiv Sena on Saturday said it hoped that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader, when he takes the top post, would "drag" fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim to India and hang him.

Direct contest between Modi, Shweta Bhatt in Maninagar

Direct contest between Modi, Shweta Bhatt in Maninagar

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The Gujarat Parivartan Party on Monday withdrew its candidate from Maninagar constituency, paving the way for a direct contest between Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Congress candidate Shweta Bhatt, wife of suspended Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt.