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Noida TV channel gets email threatening to 'assassinate' Modi, Adityanath

Noida TV channel gets email threatening to 'assassinate' Modi, Adityanath

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The police said they have lodged an FIR and launched an investigation into the matter after a representative of the TV channel, located in Sector 16A Film City, approached them Tuesday evening.

BJP runs into rough weather in Gujarat

BJP runs into rough weather in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Will the Modi-Shah combine replace Vijay Rupani as Gujarat CM?

'You need not just one strong leader, you need a strong Opposition'

'You need not just one strong leader, you need a strong Opposition'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Those who hope for a strong united Opposition are disillusioned at the way in which the INDIA alliance has already been caught in debilitating squabbles.'

Why Modi is furious and nervous in Gujarat

Why Modi is furious and nervous in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'Whatever the result on December 18, Rahul has succeeded.' 'He has taken the battle to the rival's territory, and forced him to take him more seriously than he has done so far, or would have wished to.' 'A party, dominating and powerful as the BJP today, is spending all its time attacking the leader of one with just 46 seats in the Lok Sabha, and in the woods in Gujarat for 22 years.' 'This isn't the script the BJP had written,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

To me he always symbolised the sincere, confident, face of a Bharat whose rise is unstoppable. Ratan Tata was a Rishi who was unquestioningly trusted by people who never saw him and never met him, asserts Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.

Why 2015 will be a make-or-break year for Modi Sarkar

Why 2015 will be a make-or-break year for Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

2015 will be a real test for Modi govt.

Singhdeo says Baghel top choice for CM post, rules out any rift with him

Singhdeo says Baghel top choice for CM post, rules out any rift with him

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Asked about the talk of a rift between him and Chief Minister Baghel during the tenure of the government in the last five years, Singhdeo said there were no differences as such.

How can we take on the Chinese with our defence budget?

How can we take on the Chinese with our defence budget?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Among the handful of countries with large defence budgets and armed forces, India is matched only by Saudi Arabia in the level of its import dependence. For revenge to be served cold, go beyond import bans and correct these long-term failures -- if we're up to it, notes T N Ninan.

Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Pak atom bomb' remark sparks row

Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Pak atom bomb' remark sparks row

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks on Pakistan sparked a political row on Friday, with his party quick to dissociate itself from the comments while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party latched on to them, accusing the Congress of being an apologist for Pakistan and the terrorism emanating from its soil.

Is Modi on a moral crusade or pursuing a political strategy?

Is Modi on a moral crusade or pursuing a political strategy?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

What is the wider political strategy behind Mr Modi's concerted attack on black money, asks Subir Roy.

Will Modi be knocked out in the semi-finals?

Will Modi be knocked out in the semi-finals?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

They said this round was the 'semi-final', and that the finals in 2014 would be between Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi. The two men campaigned more than any other party leaders in their respective camps. On both sides, there were enthusiasts who could not wait. Some in the Bharatiya Janata Party declared Mr Modi a prime ministerial candidate while the campaigning was still on, as though L K Advani was already history; and businessmen hastened to sing his praises.

Kejriwal resigned but Modi still glued to CM's chair: Cong

Kejriwal resigned but Modi still glued to CM's chair: Cong

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Taking a potshot at both Arvind Kejriwal and Narendra Modi, Congress on Sunday said while the Delhi chief minister resigned to fulfill his national ambitions, the Gujarat leader is still glued to the CM's chair.

Voters approve of Modi's vision of Ram Rajya

Voters approve of Modi's vision of Ram Rajya

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

This is something that Modi's critics are reluctant to accept: He is the most popular leader that India has seen since Indira Gandhi, says Vir Sanghvi.

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Leading the Opposition attack over the Adani-Hindenburg issue in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday linked Gautam Adani's meteoric rise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coming to power and said "magic" happened after 2014 that propelled the businessman from the 609th to the second spot on the global rich list.

Modiji, this is your last chance

Modiji, this is your last chance

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The most important thing to do is to stop taxing citizens so brutally,' recommends T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tried to buy a house on his recent visit to Srinagar.

Why does Dr Banerjee provoke BJP ire?

Why does Dr Banerjee provoke BJP ire?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

'Mr Modi would compliment a Nobel Prize winner, but members of his party or the government would not be restrained from either making unfair comments or criticising him for having offered advice to an Opposition political party,' says A K Bhattacharya.

How Modi walked into his own Pakistan trap

How Modi walked into his own Pakistan trap

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

For the first time in our political history, Pakistan has become centre stage of the incumbent's campaign, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Cong-AAP tieup for Delhi, Haryana polls unlikely: Jairam

Cong-AAP tieup for Delhi, Haryana polls unlikely: Jairam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The Congress and AAP had fought the Lok Sabha polls together in Delhi, while they contested separately in Punjab.

Is Modi's Jan Dhan scheme pathbreaking?

Is Modi's Jan Dhan scheme pathbreaking?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Like Indira Gandhi, even Narendra Modi seems to be relying on directing public-sector banks through ministry of finance supported by party cadres, says Debashis Basu.

INDIA disturbs Modi, name change panic reaction by govt, says Rahul in Belgium

INDIA disturbs Modi, name change panic reaction by govt, says Rahul in Belgium

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Gandhi also said such controversies seem to play out every time his party raises concerns of "crony capitalism".

'You are just PM, not God': Cong hits back at Modi

'You are just PM, not God': Cong hits back at Modi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'Mr. Prime Minister, you attack democracy and that is why discussions are held on it'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Bringing Modi's working style home

Bringing Modi's working style home

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

'I would like to extend a heartfelt mea culpa to Mr Modi and his associates.' 'I'm sorry for having been so critical -- I didn't know, I didn't know...' says Mitali Saran.

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'The need of the hour is to build on the positives and control the negatives,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd).

6 Reasons Why It's Near Impossible To Defeat Modi

6 Reasons Why It's Near Impossible To Defeat Modi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

It may well be possible to defeat Modi. But nobody seems to know how, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Modi Sarkar's strategic shift on reforms

Modi Sarkar's strategic shift on reforms

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Reforms under the Modi government will maintain a slow and tentative pace, constantly wary of political opposition. It may not be reform by stealth, but it is reform on the quiet, says A K Bhattacharya.

Amnesty asks Cameron to 'raise red flags', not just red carpet for Modi

Amnesty asks Cameron to 'raise red flags', not just red carpet for Modi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The human rights organisation highlighted that over 10,000 organisations had been 'de-registered' over the last year in India.

Dissent within commission...: CEC on Goel's sudden resignation

Dissent within commission...: CEC on Goel's sudden resignation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

There has been speculation that Goel quit due to differences with Kumar.

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The BJP at 43 is a work in progress, with total ideological continuity and much substantive change in political method and style, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'PM's words don't mean anything': Rahul takes dig at Modi over Naga accord

'PM's words don't mean anything': Rahul takes dig at Modi over Naga accord

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Naga Accord is still nowhere to be found, sasy Rahul

In letter to PM Modi, Danish Ali demands 'suitable punishment' to Bidhuri

In letter to PM Modi, Danish Ali demands 'suitable punishment' to Bidhuri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In a letter to the prime minister, Ali also demanded that he be provided enhanced security in view of an "escalation of threats" against him.

WATCH: What Kriti Kharbanda loves about PM Modi

WATCH: What Kriti Kharbanda loves about PM Modi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Kriti Kharbanda spills the beans on what she thinks of PM Modi style.

Manmohan's response to terror not as strong as Modi's: Sheila Dikshit

Manmohan's response to terror not as strong as Modi's: Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Dikshit, a former three-time chief minister of Delhi, however, added that there was a feeling that the PM is doing it all for politics.

'Modi has placed himself in the hearts of Gujaratis'

'Modi has placed himself in the hearts of Gujaratis'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

"Such are his core supporters that they will vote for him even if cooking oil sells for Rs 5,000 per litre under his leadership.' 'They don't think about inflation but Modi when they go out to vote.'

Singhvi, Tharoor support Jairam Ramesh on Modi comment

Singhvi, Tharoor support Jairam Ramesh on Modi comment

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The Congress leaders agreed that demonising Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "wrong" and he should be praised for doing the right things.

Modi govt's real agenda: It's not economic reforms

Modi govt's real agenda: It's not economic reforms

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

It is time to reset expectations as government will move with alacrity on social policy, not on economic reforms.

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Never, not even once, has Kamala Harris said that she is Indian American. I know why.' 'From the Indian American community she can get maybe 1% percent votes. But if she says she's African American she gains about 20% votes.'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

Modi pens emotional tribute for Abe, India to observe 1-day mourning

Modi pens emotional tribute for Abe, India to observe 1-day mourning

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Modi said that during his recent visit to Japan, he had the opportunity to meet Abe again and discuss many issues, but 'little did I know that this would be our last meeting'.