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'Fadnavis hatched conspiracies against BJP leaders'

'Fadnavis hatched conspiracies against BJP leaders'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'He deliberately encouraged my rivals to diminish my influence in the party.'

Modi claims Pakistan trying to influence Gujarat polls

Modi claims Pakistan trying to influence Gujarat polls

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The prime minister also raised questions over the alleged appeal by former director general of the Pakistan Army, Sardar Arshad Rafiq, that senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel be made chief minister of Gujarat.

Late Bismillah Khan's family refuses to back Modi in Varanasi

Late Bismillah Khan's family refuses to back Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

From music to politics. The family of late shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan has been dragged into the political battleground after Bismillah's grandson was approached to become a proposer for Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Narendra Modi when he files his nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on April 24.

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The BJP's rediscovery of its allies, including the PM touching the feet of Parakash Singh Badal, would be interpreted as the party's efforts to keep its flock together if it falls short of the majority mark on May 23.

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Despite SC order, Jaitley defends govt's decision to send CBI officers on leave

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Mr. Modi has now become 1st PM to have his illegal orders set aside by the SC'

Follow Sharif and quit: Rahul to Chhattisgarh CM on Panama Papers

Follow Sharif and quit: Rahul to Chhattisgarh CM on Panama Papers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Rahul Gandhi also attacks Modi and RSS in Bastar.

A nip here, tuck here: How Mahabs is readying for Modi-Xi show

A nip here, tuck here: How Mahabs is readying for Modi-Xi show

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Surfing schools shut, roadside shops moved out, road being relaid, 10,000 police personnel expected... A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com finds a historical town getting ready to grab the headlines for 3 days.

Opposition parties plan national stir on DeMo anniversary

Opposition parties plan national stir on DeMo anniversary

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The protests will highlight the impact of the twin blows of demonetisation and GST

'If Narendra Modi cannot bring about a change in India, no one else can'

'If Narendra Modi cannot bring about a change in India, no one else can'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'Our country needs 542 Narendra Modis,' Paresh Rawal tells Sonil Dedhia.

Ramdev silences critics, says don't use a fakir to malign PM Modi

Ramdev silences critics, says don't use a fakir to malign PM Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Amid sharp criticism over his medicine promising the birth of male child, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Friday hit back at the opposition leaders for their unwarranted comments and said that they were attempting to malign Prime Minister Narendra Modi's image through him.

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

'There will be some issues of contention, especially on H1B visa and on trade policy.'

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'The Modi government is not listening to us. So now we are coming to Delhi to talk with the central government.'

PM to take part in 'Run for Unity' on Sardar Patel birthday

PM to take part in 'Run for Unity' on Sardar Patel birthday

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a country-wide marathon to be organised on October 31 to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a Union Minister said on Wednesday.

Babul Supriyo to get married on August 9

Babul Supriyo to get married on August 9

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The wedding will take place in Delhi.

Ram naam japna, garibon ka maal apna: Rahul mocks PM on note ban

Ram naam japna, garibon ka maal apna: Rahul mocks PM on note ban

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

He said his party wants to eradicate corruption and if "Modiji takes any step against the menace, the Congress party will lend its hundred per cent support".

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A few things NaMo could do to make his England yatra unforgettable.

Take '100% responsibility' for defeat, CWC will decide my fate: Rahul

Take '100% responsibility' for defeat, CWC will decide my fate: Rahul

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in New Delhi, Gandhi said the Congress Working Committee will meet soon and decide whether he should resign as the party chief following the electoral debacle.

Oh dear! Smriti Irani in war of words with Bihar minister

Oh dear! Smriti Irani in war of words with Bihar minister

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Choudhary answered to her objection by another message on his micro blogging site.

'May the sun always shine on us'

'May the sun always shine on us'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Social media updates from your favourite Bollywood celebrities!

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Rediff.com24 May 2019

From Bollywood strong men to cricketing greats, celebrities upped the glam quotient this poll season. Some we will see as future MPs, the others just have to get back to business. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular faces, who fought Election 2019 and here's the verdict on them.

8 lakh 'theplas', 2 crore emails for Modi's Mumbai rally

8 lakh 'theplas', 2 crore emails for Modi's Mumbai rally

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Everything about Narendra Modi's Maha Garjana rally in Mumbai on Sunday is humongous, reports Prasanna D Zore.

'There will be rapid developments in Bihar politics'

'There will be rapid developments in Bihar politics'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'At the end of the day, it is politics.' 'It's like a game of chess. You win some, you lose some,'

Aazad seeks relaxation in bail conditions; visits Jama Masjid

Aazad seeks relaxation in bail conditions; visits Jama Masjid

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Out on bail, the Bhim Army chief said 'it will be shameful if I don't call him out for saying that those indulging in violence can be identified by their clothes itself'.

'Just for that hour, we didn't think of coronavirus'

'Just for that hour, we didn't think of coronavirus'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'Like you have your first child, your first kiss, your first relationship... this was a first for me.' 'I've never done this before.' 'When it got over, there was a feeling of disbelief that we managed to attain this feat in a matter of three days.'

Why is Modi talking about Temsutula Imsong?

Why is Modi talking about Temsutula Imsong?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Meet the cleanliness warrior from Nagaland who is cleaning up the holy ghats of Varanasi...

No black money in Swiss banks: Rahul's jibe at PM

No black money in Swiss banks: Rahul's jibe at PM

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Money parked by Indians in Swiss banks rose over 50 per cent to CHF 1.01 billion (Rs 7,000 crore) in 2017, reversing a three-year downward trend amid India's clampdown on suspected black money stashed there.

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

'Tragically, compassion is in short supply in our ancient capital city, as the horrific violence in recent weeks testified,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

AAP's donation records incorrect: I-T dept to EC

AAP's donation records incorrect: I-T dept to EC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

In a report submitted to the Election Commission, the department, which has been investigating the donations list of the party for the last over an year, has said that the records of donations made to the AAP during 2013-14 and 2014-15 had "factual discrepancies" and did not match with the actual funds received by it from various donors.

Aamir: Only Modi can reign in those who speak of breaking up India

Aamir: Only Modi can reign in those who speak of breaking up India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Days after his intolerance remarks, Bollywood star Aamir Khan has said India is "very tolerant" but there are people who spread hatred and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rein them in.

BJP sets target of over 21 LS seats from northeast in 2019 polls

BJP sets target of over 21 LS seats from northeast in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP needs to win maximum number of seats from northeast to strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi so that development of the region continues.

IndiGo, Air India suspend Kunal Kamra from flying

IndiGo, Air India suspend Kunal Kamra from flying

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Kamra allegedly heckled Goswami, the editor of Republic TV, on IndiGo's Mumbai-Lucknow (6E5317) flight on Tuesday.

Rahul takes a dig at PM over NREGA praise

Rahul takes a dig at PM over NREGA praise

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Rahul Gandhi on took a dig at PM Modi saying his government's praise of the UPA's flagship scheme MGNREGA is a "shining example" of Modi's "political wisdom".

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'Kindly have us airlifted at the earliest. We are in a very bad situation here.'

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Modi used surgical strikes for political capital, Rahul said.

MSP will stay, but it was never part of law: Agriculture Minister

MSP will stay, but it was never part of law: Agriculture Minister

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Congress leadership has become stunted, it does not understand agriculture and the party is trying to mislead farmers for its own vested interests, said Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.

BJP to encash UP victory in Gujarat polls

BJP to encash UP victory in Gujarat polls

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Newly elected mayors will campaign for the party in poll-bound Gujarat.

'Har har Modi' is now 'Arhar Modi': Rahul slams BJP for price rise

'Har har Modi' is now 'Arhar Modi': Rahul slams BJP for price rise

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of rising food prices in the Lok Sabha.

'Magician' Modi can make even democracy 'disappear': Rahul

'Magician' Modi can make even democracy 'disappear': Rahul

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

"Scamsters like Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi and Nirav Modi magically disappeared from India and reappeared in foreign lands out of the reach of Indian law. Modiji's magic can even make democracy disappear from India very soon,'' he told an election rally at Jowai in poll-bound Meghalaya.

Gujarat polls: 'Modi masks' to woo voters

Gujarat polls: 'Modi masks' to woo voters

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is being projected as a "cult figure" by his own party ahead of the Assembly elections by preparing 'Modi masks' to cash in on his popularity.

After Alibaba, Dell now keen to invest in India

After Alibaba, Dell now keen to invest in India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Top officials of the firm called on Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and expressed keen interest in expanding their Chennai plant.