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I like going to temples, will continue to do so: Rahul

I like going to temples, will continue to do so: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

He accused the BJP of creating friction between communities and 'igniting' fire and ramped up his attack on the PM.

Air strikes will help BJP win over 22 LS seats in K'taka: Yeddyurappa

Air strikes will help BJP win over 22 LS seats in K'taka: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Later, Yeddyurappa said that his remarks were reported out of context.

Fight against Covid at final stage, should not let our guard down: Mandaviya

Fight against Covid at final stage, should not let our guard down: Mandaviya

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Stating that the fight against COVID-19 is at the final stage, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday cautioned against letting the guard down before it is completely over and requested states to enhance the vaccination coverage and motivate the over 12 crore beneficiaries who are due for their second dose to take it.

BJP rejects reports of Shah promising Ram Temple before 2019

BJP rejects reports of Shah promising Ram Temple before 2019

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

In a tweet, the party said Ram Temple was not on the agenda of Shah during his one-day trip to Hyderabad.

I'm sorry, but nobody takes Rahul seriously: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

I'm sorry, but nobody takes Rahul seriously: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

"Rahul Gandhi finds it hard to believe how Modiji has become such a miracle and that is why he keeps on attacking him, though nobody takes him seriously and his comments are not worth answering. Modiji is Modiji," said Chouhan, the three-time Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister of Madhya Pradesh.

PM has 'a credibility problem', says Rahul Gandhi on Gujarat results

PM has 'a credibility problem', says Rahul Gandhi on Gujarat results

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The Congress president also hit out at Modi's Gujarat model of development, describing it as "good propaganda" and marketing, but "hollow from within".

Lata Mangeshkar's Ram bhajans for Modi and you

Lata Mangeshkar's Ram bhajans for Modi and you

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

After Prime Minister Modi performed the bhoomi puja for the Ram temple, Lata Mangeshkar picked her favourite Ram bhajans.

Rahul Gandhi is like a child in diapers, says BJP

Rahul Gandhi is like a child in diapers, says BJP

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Singh can be seen saying, in the video, "I want to say this, and this is the biggest misfortune of the Congress that Rahul Gandhi refuses to grow old. He is like a child who doesn't want to step out of his diaper."

Sack VC if your tears are real, Rahul tells Modi

Sack VC if your tears are real, Rahul tells Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Holding a 'padyatra' in drought-hit Bundelkhand, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he should think about farmers and labourers too and not just industrialists and give more funds for the backward region.

'The Opposition is bankrupt'

'The Opposition is bankrupt'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

'When the campaign started the Congress said it had been miserable for the last 27 years for UP and that people should get rid of those who made it miserable, and that they should bring back the glorious years of the Congress.' 'Then they joined hands with those who ruled for the last 26 years. Some called it a shrewd strategy, but to the people this was not shrewdness.' 'Where is the credibility in your actions when you change direction of the campaign?'

Revealed! What NaMo loves to eat

Revealed! What NaMo loves to eat

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor spills the beans.

The desire to win elections turns everybody into a Yogi Adityanath

The desire to win elections turns everybody into a Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Nobody of consequence from the BJP condemned the lynchings. Nor have the Akalis. Nor has the Aam Aadmi Party. And nor, for that matter, have Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi who are now deeply immersed in Punjab politics, observes Vir Sanghvi.

Why a former ISRO chairman backs Modi

Why a former ISRO chairman backs Modi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'Modiji's programmes are efficient and with foresight, and needed for the country.' 'I also like his way of functioning. So, in whatever way I can, I would like to contribute.'

Politics Scores Over Battle Against Covid

Politics Scores Over Battle Against Covid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Politics, bureaucracy, ineptitude, double-standards and an attempt to politicise the fight in pseudo-nationalistic terms have all hampered the fight against this deadly virus, says Vir Sanghvi.

'What's wrong with Uddhav meeting the PM?'

'What's wrong with Uddhav meeting the PM?'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Congress-NCP-Sena leaders discount reading too much into the meeting between the Maharashtra CM and prime minister.

Pegasus issue: Cong seeks Amit Shah sacking, probe against PM

Pegasus issue: Cong seeks Amit Shah sacking, probe against PM

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The Congress on Monday demanded an independent probe into the issue involving alleged phone tapping of prominent personalities including journalists in India using Israeli Pegasus spyware.

WATCH: Saqib's complaint to PM Modi is...

WATCH: Saqib's complaint to PM Modi is...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The actor wants the prime minister to do something about the duty free shops at the airport.

'Modi wave is no longer that effective'

'Modi wave is no longer that effective'

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'Farmers' issues will rule the narrative in the 2019 elections.'

PM Modi invited for first India-England Test at Rajkot

PM Modi invited for first India-England Test at Rajkot

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first-ever cricket Test match to be hosted by the ground in Rajkot. The first Test of the five-match rubber between India and England will be played at the SCA stadium in Khandheri from November 9 to 13. "The SCA is going to host it's first-ever Test match next month and it's indeed a matter of pride for all cricket lovers of this region," SCA's media manager Himanshu Shah told PTI on Wednesday.

Lata Mangeshkar: 5 songs you must hear at this time

Lata Mangeshkar: 5 songs you must hear at this time

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'Listen to my songs if they make you happy at home.'

Rahul attacks PM on reports of Chinese village in Arunachal

Rahul attacks PM on reports of Chinese village in Arunachal

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

He termed the situation with China as 'very dangerous' and said India under Modi does not have any clear cut strategy on China, which is testing the country and will not sit silent.

C'garh bypoll 'fixing': Amit sacked, state Cong seeks father Ajit Jogi's ouster

C'garh bypoll 'fixing': Amit sacked, state Cong seeks father Ajit Jogi's ouster

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Chhattisgarh Congress expelled party MLA Amit Jogi and passed a resolution seeking party high command's nod for termination of the membership of his father and state's former CM Ajit Jogi over the Antagarh assembly by poll audio tape row.

'A lot of garbage came in from Trinamool'

'A lot of garbage came in from Trinamool'

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'Mamata will beat the living daylights out of BJP workers with the result that people who are not totally committed, they will promptly leave the party and go back to Trinamool.' 'Or when they find they cannot get what they came to the BJP for they will go back to Trinamool.'

Mr PM, Mr Shah: What pakodewallahs face daily

Mr PM, Mr Shah: What pakodewallahs face daily

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

'If Modiji likes his pakodas fresh from the pakodewala, why does his government keep making things difficult for us?'

They are destroying democracy: Highlights from Congress's 'save democracy' march

They are destroying democracy: Highlights from Congress's 'save democracy' march

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Sonia, Rahul and former prime minister Manmohan Singh gave fiery speeches attacking the Modi-led government.

Congress, BJP lock horns over PM's 'security breach'

Congress, BJP lock horns over PM's 'security breach'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A political slugfest broke out on Wednesday between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cavalcade, in a major security breach, got stranded on a flyover, 30 km away from Hussainiwala in Punjab, as a group of protesting farmers blocked his route.

Modi's cashless move has made the poor cashless: Rahul

Modi's cashless move has made the poor cashless: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Gandhi alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party government has "blocked" the money of the poor through currency ban to favour a "handful of industrialists".

3-day bank holidays add to people's cash woes

3-day bank holidays add to people's cash woes

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The demonetisation camp remains devided, while some feel the exercise is a total flop, others feel the government should be given some more time

Cong, NCP work for their families, BJP-Sena for India: Shah

Cong, NCP work for their families, BJP-Sena for India: Shah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

"Maharashtra has got nothing to do with Kashmir? Soldiers from Buldhana sacrificed their lives for the protection of Kashmir. Opposition doesn't feel national issues are important," he said.

'Country has voted for change. Now, Modi's government has to deliver'

'Country has voted for change. Now, Modi's government has to deliver'

Rediff.com26 May 2014

'Full credit goes to the aam junta of India, the common man for bringing this amazing change of governance in the country.' the Nightingale raves.

In a first, BJP fields Muslim women candidates in Malappuram

In a first, BJP fields Muslim women candidates in Malappuram

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

This unprecedented entry of Muslim candidates as BJP nominees has been a shot in the arm for the party cadres in the Muslim-predominant Malappuram district, a citadel of Indian Union Muslim League.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

At a press conference, the Congress president-elect also said, "What Modiji has said about former PM Manmohan Singh is not acceptable."

On Modi's birthday, India jabs record 2.5 cr Covid doses

On Modi's birthday, India jabs record 2.5 cr Covid doses

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The total number of doses administered in the country has crossed 78.68 crore.

Why Modi appointed 4 Bengal ministers

Why Modi appointed 4 Bengal ministers

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Wednesday's expansion shows that Modi still has a keen eye on Bengal. The BJP is gearing up for the panchayat elections in Bengal next May and the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'India has decided - Democracy needs to be celebrated.'

The stars who came to see the Modi film

The stars who came to see the Modi film

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Chalo Jeete Hain is a film based on Narendra Damodardas's childhood.

'Will planes disappear from radar when it rains?'

'Will planes disappear from radar when it rains?'

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Addressing election rallies in Neemuch, Ujjain and Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi said Modi insulted his family during the poll campaign but he will never ever speak ill of the prime minister's parents. "I will die, but will never insult Modiji's mother and father."

Ladakh MP's fiery speech on J-K earns him PM's praise

Ladakh MP's fiery speech on J-K earns him PM's praise

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The young MP earned the praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his speech. In a tweet, the prime minister said the Ladakh BJP MP coherently presented aspirations of people of the region in his speech.

What were Tharoor and Rahul animatedly talking about in LS?

What were Tharoor and Rahul animatedly talking about in LS?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Congress MP Shashi Tharor, who recently faced Sonia Gandhi's ire, was on Monday seen in Lok Sabha engrossed in an animated discussion with Rahul Gandhi who was playing an active role in guiding his party's protesting members in the House which saw some business despite the din.