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Gujarat to build world-class cities: Modi

Gujarat to build world-class cities: Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Gujarat has accorded top priority to proper management of urban areas and cities of the state will be a role model for others in the country, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said.

Jaya, Naveen join Modi in opposing RPF amendments

Jaya, Naveen join Modi in opposing RPF amendments

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

After the controversy surrounding the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa have trained their guns on the central government again by opposing a proposed amendment to the Railway Protection Force. They have joined Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in asking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to instruct the railway ministry not to proceed with the move.

How did you lose Ayodhya?: Owaisi to Fadnavis on 'vote jihad'

How did you lose Ayodhya?: Owaisi to Fadnavis on 'vote jihad'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Our ancestors did jihad against Britishers, but yours penned 'love letters', Owaisi said in a jibe to Fadnavis.

Riots case: SC lambasts Gujarat police

Riots case: SC lambasts Gujarat police

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

The Supreme Court has put a question mark over the role of state police in the Naroda Patiya riots case. \n

It's official. Modi will lead BJP in Lok Sabha election

It's official. Modi will lead BJP in Lok Sabha election

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday made the BJP campaign committee chief despite senior leader L K Advani's reservations on the issue.

It's official. Modi will lead BJP in Lok Sabha election

It's official. Modi will lead BJP in Lok Sabha election

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday made the BJP campaign committee chief despite senior leader L K Advani's reservations on the issue.

Elevation of Modi internal matter of BJP: JD-U

Elevation of Modi internal matter of BJP: JD-U

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

The Janata Dal United on Sunday reacted cautiously to the elevation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to the Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary board, saying it is an "internal matter" of its ally. "It (elevation of Narendra Modi) is an internal matter of the BJP at the national level," JD-U spokesman Niraj Kumar said.

Gogoi fumes as Modi tweets against PM over B'deshi issue

Gogoi fumes as Modi tweets against PM over B'deshi issue

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Sunday took strong exception to a comment made by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's on Prime Minster Dr Manmohan Singh.

Muslim businessmen in Gujarat sing Modi tune

Muslim businessmen in Gujarat sing Modi tune

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Development in state has benefitted community, they say.

Modi's formula to curb black money

Modi's formula to curb black money

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Jantri rates act as benchmark for deciding stamp duty rates for registering property deals.

Modi wasting public money through his fast: Cong

Modi "wasting" public money through his fast: Cong

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Congress on Saturday attacked Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his fast accusing him of "wasting" public money through his "drama" and said National Democratic Alliance would collapse if Modi was projected Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.

Maya slams Modi, raps party MP for praising him

Maya slams Modi, raps party MP for praising him

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Sunday lashed out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his 'puppy' and 'Hindu nationalist' remarks and advised the senior BJP leader to study the Indian Constitution thoroughly.

Former BJP CM: Gujarat living in fear under Modi

Former BJP CM: Gujarat living in fear under Modi

Rediff.com13 May 2012

"I had earlier said in a function of the Patidar community that my community is living under fear, but today after reading newspapers I have come to the conclusion that entire Gujarat is living under fear," Patel said in Ahmedabad.

India looks forward to welcoming Trump: Modi

India looks forward to welcoming Trump: Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'India looks forward to welcoming @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. It is an honour that he will be with us tomorrow, starting with the historic programme in Ahmedabad,' Modi wrote on Twitter.

Bihar DY CM terms attack on Modi 'unfortunate'

Bihar DY CM terms attack on Modi 'unfortunate'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Joining the chorus of protests over remarks on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at Janata Dal-United conclave, Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday termed the developments "unfortunate" and said the party parliamentary board would take a call on the emerging situation at an appropriate time.

Modi meets PM over national status for Narmada dam

Modi meets PM over national status for Narmada dam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Modi, who had a 30-minute meeting with the prime minister at the latter's official residence, discussed several issues related to the state, officials said

RJD workers burn effigy of Modi

RJD workers burn effigy of Modi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Gujarat police raids IPS officer Bhatt's house

Gujarat police raids IPS officer Bhatt's house

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Following the arrest of suspended IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt, who accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of complicity in the 2002 riots, police on Friday conducted a raid at his residence in Memnagar area in Ahmedabad to "check for evidence" related to the case.

Naroda Patiya ruling shows India's pluralism is safe

Naroda Patiya ruling shows India's pluralism is safe

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

While Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's moral argument has been severely weakened by the judgment, on the political turf he is unlikely to lose, or gain, from it. However, the story is not about politics but justice, says Sheela Bhatt

PM, Modi differ on cause of terrorism

PM, Modi differ on cause of terrorism

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

For the second consecutive day, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday sharply differed on a key issue as they voiced their views on what led to terrorism.

NOBODY understood our agony after the riots: Modi

NOBODY understood our agony after the riots: Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began his three-day fast for "peace and communal harmony", saying the success of his endeavour would mean an end to vote-bank politics.

PHOTOS: Modi worships swords and guns

PHOTOS: Modi worships swords and guns

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday performed 'Shastra Puja' in the presence of police and security personnel

Exclusive! Modi will lead the BJP in Lok Sabha election

Exclusive! Modi will lead the BJP in Lok Sabha election

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Narendra Modi will be the face of the BJP, the symbol of anti-Congress sentiment and the messiah of the Indian middle class in the general election, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Venkaiah rules out Modi's removal

Venkaiah rules out Modi's removal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been critical of the Gujarat chief minister in recent days.

Modi number 1, Advani head of the family: Rajnath

Modi number 1, Advani head of the family: Rajnath

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh has reiterated no senior party leader had been sidelined to favour Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Project Modi as PM candidate: Jethmalani to BJP

Project Modi as PM candidate: Jethmalani to BJP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Stirring the hornet's nest in the Bharatiya Janata Party, noted lawyer Ram Jethmalani has strongly pitched for projecting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate in the next Lok Sabha elections.

Both Modi, Rahul unacceptable as PM, says Hazare

Both Modi, Rahul unacceptable as PM, says Hazare

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Social activist Anna Hazare said that both Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi are "unacceptable" as prime ministerial candidates.

'Why Is Modi Parked In Gujarat?'

'Why Is Modi Parked In Gujarat?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'Has any prime minister spent so much time in one state holding election rally after rally?'

What foes and allies think of Chairman Modi

What foes and allies think of Chairman Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Here is what the Congress and National Democratic Alliance parties feel about Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's anointment as Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign committee chairman for 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Furious Nitish cancels dinner for Modi, BJP leader

Furious Nitish cancels dinner for Modi, BJP leader

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

In a clear snub to its coalition partner, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday cancelled a dinner for the top brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party, to convey his disapproval about an advertisement featuring him with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and another on the aid provided by Gujarat during the devastating floods that had hit Bihar two years ago. The Janata Dal - United leader has always distanced himself from Modi.

'Modi's refusal of skull cap is an insult to Islam'

'Modi's refusal of skull cap is an insult to Islam'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi refused to put on a 'skull cap' offered by a Muslim cleric during his sadbhavana fast in Ahmedabad.

The Modi storm has left the Congress VERY nervous

The Modi storm has left the Congress VERY nervous

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Although the ruling Congress realises that it cannot hope for a repeat of its 2009 performance, it hopes that differences within BJP and NDA over naming Narendra Modi as the PM candidate may work in its favour, notes Anita Katyal.

SC rejects Kejri plea in PM degree row, paves way for trial

SC rejects Kejri plea in PM degree row, paves way for trial

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti noted that a separate bench of the apex court had junked the plea filed by AAP leader Sanjay Singh on April 8 in the same case, who is a co-accused in the case.

No proposal to remove Modi: Venkaiah

No proposal to remove Modi: Venkaiah

Rediff.com20 Jun 2004

The BJP chief said 'all issues' were discussed in the Parliamentary Board meeting.

How Modi inspired the Congress in Chhattisgarh

How Modi inspired the Congress in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

After the Modi mask in Gujarat, it is now Jogi mask in the poll-bound tribal state of Chhattisgarh. Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's election strategies appear to have caught the fancy of political parties here.Children are seen wearing masks of former chief minister Ajit Jogi in his paternal village Jogisar. The party has distributed large number of Jogi masks in all the booths of Marwahi constituency, from where the veteran party leader contests the election.

Shinde signals exit from power as Fadnavis aide visits

Shinde signals exit from power as Fadnavis aide visits

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The name of the Maharashtra chief minister will be announced on Wednesday, a day ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the Mahayuti government, after the Bharatiya Janata Party elects its legislature party leader, a senior functionary said on Monday.

BJP leader denies hand in Gujarat fake encounter

BJP leader denies hand in Gujarat fake encounter

Rediff.com15 May 2007

He also denied any links with the marble lobby of Rajasthan.

Dilli Gupshup: Can the Congress 'tame' Modi?

Dilli Gupshup: Can the Congress 'tame' Modi?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

What were BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley hiding? Why does the Madhya Pradesh chief minister need a mediator?What is Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's latest gaffe? All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup...

Give priority to citizens' ease of living: Modi to BJP CMs

Give priority to citizens' ease of living: Modi to BJP CMs

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states to carve a niche for their governments in some or other sector of governance and called for giving topmost priority to 'ease of living' of people.