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Modi in Reliance Jio ad. Here's how Twitterati reacted

Modi in Reliance Jio ad. Here's how Twitterati reacted

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The advertisement with the PM's face has not amused social media. In fact, it wondered if the usage of the image was even legal.

Cong's connect with people 'broken', shift focus to outreach: Rahul

Cong's connect with people 'broken', shift focus to outreach: Rahul

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Gandhi also hailed as 'an important idea' the party's decisions to give more representation to the youth and empower them, and added that there should be a 'healthy mix of youngsters and seniors'.

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Shah said that the people of the country will decide about the principal opposition party to BJP in the 2024 polls and they have not given this label to any party.

Those who raised anti-national slogans at JNU deserve jail: Shah

Those who raised anti-national slogans at JNU deserve jail: Shah

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party chief also said that Ram temple will be built in Ayodhya in four months.

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

A staff nurse from a Bihar hospital begs the prime minister for her life as the state's medical staff continues to treat suspected COVID-19 patients without protective safety kits.

Govt shying away from discussing China standoff: Cong

Govt shying away from discussing China standoff: Cong

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Members of the Congress also walked out of the Lok Sabha and staged a sit-in in the Parliament House complex after they were not allowed to speak following a statement by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh.

Vaccines, tools for PM's personal publicity: Priyanka

Vaccines, tools for PM's personal publicity: Priyanka

Rediff.com26 May 2021

"Why did Modi ji's government send more vaccines abroad, while vaccinating less people in India?"

To remind students of army's sacrifice, JNU VC wants a tank on campus

To remind students of army's sacrifice, JNU VC wants a tank on campus

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

The vice chancellor praised the valour of the Indian soldiers in the Kargil War and expressed his profound gratitude to the Indian Army.

Committed to bring Uniform Civil Code, but after discussions: Shah

Committed to bring Uniform Civil Code, but after discussions: Shah

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party is committed to bring Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country but only after following all democratic processes and discussions on it.

BJP MP says Godse was patriot, takes U-turn after uproar

BJP MP says Godse was patriot, takes U-turn after uproar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed uproarious scenes with members from the Congress party lodging strong protest against eulogising of Nathuram Godse at a function held in Maharashtra earlier this month.

Student roughed up at PM Modi's Banaras Hindu University event

Student roughed up at PM Modi's Banaras Hindu University event

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The student, identified as Ashutosh Singh, demanded that the students union elections be held in the varsity just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his speech at BHU.

Cong takes objection on party leaders praising Modi

Cong takes objection on party leaders praising Modi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

"If the Opposition gets into singing praises, then democracy will be destroyed," Sharma said.

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

On June 1, 2010, under Indian Ports Act, 1908, govt declared Port Blair as 13th major port in India

Tashkent: 'Hindi's importance to increase with India's growth'

Tashkent: 'Hindi's importance to increase with India's growth'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Holding that popularity of language was linked with financial might of any country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that importance of Hindi was set to increase with India marching rapidly towards economic prosperity.

Thousands of varsity students march in Delhi for jobs

Thousands of varsity students march in Delhi for jobs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The protesting students claimed that when they reached Red Fort, police did not allow them to take out the march but they did not budge and said they would make their voices heard.

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Today, we being the majority pass a law and if the Opposition parties do not like it, they throw files at the Chair, and beat up women marshals.'

'Miss his presence': PM remembers Jaitley

'Miss his presence': PM remembers Jaitley

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As a member of his Cabinet, the former finance minister would give valuable inputs because of his knowledge of parliamentary and government history, Modi said, adding that he will always miss his presence and called him an "encyclopedia".

'Country may burn, but Modi interested only in becoming PM again'

'Country may burn, but Modi interested only in becoming PM again'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The Congress president said that if he was allowed to speak for 15 minutes on a host of issues, including the Nirav Modi scam, PM Modi would "run away".

Modi used IAF jets as 'personal taxi', paid Rs 744: Cong

Modi used IAF jets as 'personal taxi', paid Rs 744: Cong

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said retired Indian Navy Vice Admiral Vinod Pasricha has clarified that the then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was on an official visit on INS Viraat and not on a vacation.

Fight polls on your fake promises: 'Delhi girl' Priyanka challenges PM

Fight polls on your fake promises: 'Delhi girl' Priyanka challenges PM

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Being a Delhi girl, I challenge you to fight the last two phases on the issues of demonetisation, GST, women security and the false promises you made to the people of the country'

'Rahat Indori will always be with us, thanks to Internet'

'Rahat Indori will always be with us, thanks to Internet'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'He was such a diverse poet that he wrote the song M bole toh Master of Munnabhai MBBS and also Yeh Rishta kya kehlata hai of Meenaxi.'

Not in PM race, I'm pure RSS man: Gadkari

Not in PM race, I'm pure RSS man: Gadkari

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

He said he spoke whatever he felt from within and added 'neither I dream it, nor there is any liaisoning, nor any PR'.

2002 Gujarat riots and 1984 Sikh riots are different: Kanhaiya

2002 Gujarat riots and 1984 Sikh riots are different: Kanhaiya

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Kanhaiya Kumar compared the alleged onslaught on varsities with Gujarat riots alleging both of them were carried out "with support" from state machinery.

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The manner in which a large proportion of common people have mortgaged their rationality and questioning spirit to let hatred, prejudice, and bigotry take over their minds is a cause of worry, observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Modi Wave 2.0 crashes over Opposition

Modi Wave 2.0 crashes over Opposition

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The National Democratic Alliance, led by strong man Narendra Modi secured a whopping 352 of 542 seats, making it evident that his message of muscular nationalism, security and Hindu pride had worked wonders.

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The campaign's main theme song 'Main hi toh Hindustan hoon' has been penned by Javed Akhtar.

Cric Buzz: DDCA renames Kotla as Arun Jaitley stadium

Cric Buzz: DDCA renames Kotla as Arun Jaitley stadium

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Amit Shah digitally inaugurated the renamed Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in presence of late finance minister's family.

Amit Shah calls Mahatma Gandhi 'chatur baniya', sparks political row

Amit Shah calls Mahatma Gandhi 'chatur baniya', sparks political row

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Shah said the Congress was not rooted in any ideology or principles and was sort of a "special purpose vehicle" to secure freedom.

AAP misled Delhi, new govt to come up after polls: Shah

AAP misled Delhi, new govt to come up after polls: Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Besides criticising CM Arvind Kejriwal on scores of issues, Shah alleged the AAP government made only promises throughout its tenure and now in the last three months, public money was being spent on advertisements for its announcements.

LS passes bill to remove Cong prez as trustee of Jallianwala Bagh memorial

LS passes bill to remove Cong prez as trustee of Jallianwala Bagh memorial

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Culture Minister Prahlad Patel asserted that national memorials cannot be 'political memorials' and they should be kept away from politics.

Vajpayee, first non-Congress PM to complete full term, is no more

Vajpayee, first non-Congress PM to complete full term, is no more

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

He was admitted to the AIIMS on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion.

In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi taunts Congress, says it is above criticism

In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi taunts Congress, says it is above criticism

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Narendra Modi was both conciliatory and mocking towards the Opposition, particularly Congress, during his hour long reply to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Upper House.

Rahul calls Modi 'darpok', dares him for 5-min debate

Rahul calls Modi 'darpok', dares him for 5-min debate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'He gets scared when he faces someone who says I will not back off, he backs off,' Rahul said about Modi.

PM claims demonetisation win; says the corrupt are sleepless now

PM claims demonetisation win; says the corrupt are sleepless now

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Modi took on the opposition parties, especially the Congress, saying it is the corrupt who are sleepless now.

Find 'more dignified ways' to seek votes: Manmohan to Modi

Find 'more dignified ways' to seek votes: Manmohan to Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

On being asked why he doesn't talk about his humble background like Modi, Singh said, "I don't want the country to take a pity on the basis of my humble background."

Rivals raise 'city of contrasts' to target Sonia in Rae Bareli

Rivals raise 'city of contrasts' to target Sonia in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Glaring contrasts in various spheres in this Nehru-Gandhi family pocketborough are being raised by the rivals to target Congress President Sonia Gandhi for lop-sided development in the constituency from where she is seeking a fourth term.

'Farmers are India's destiny makers, but PM has no time for them'

'Farmers are India's destiny makers, but PM has no time for them'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Charging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "no time" to meet farmers and hear their woes, Congress on Sunday said it would take the fight on the "anti-farmer" land bill to the states.

12 poll battles to look forward to

12 poll battles to look forward to

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The great Indian election is over and now the wait for the results is shrinking with every passing moment. Though exit polls hint at a cakewalk for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his National Democratic Alliance, there are some battles which will be keenly observed on the result day.

BJP leaders observe day-long fast to protest Parliament washout

BJP leaders observe day-long fast to protest Parliament washout

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Shah said the Opposition's 'irresponsible' conduct caused a loss of over Rs 333 crore of public money and the ruling National Democratic Alliance MPs' decision to forgo their salaries was a 'call of conscience'.

'It was impressive. I did not expect this from Rahul Gandhi'

'It was impressive. I did not expect this from Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Rahul would know that fealty can be a fickle thing, and that if the Congress bucks the trend and actually wins the next national election, selfies with him would find their way from phones to walls, replacing those taken with Modi.