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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.

INDIA bloc PM will be...: Shashi Tharoor

INDIA bloc PM will be...: Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'The PM who is first among equals, who has to listen to others, take their point of view into account and who would have to be a good manager'

Ahankar has been many a leader's undoing

Ahankar has been many a leader's undoing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'BJP leaders might ponder the all-consuming arrogance that grips the Modi-Shah combine a year ahead of the next general election,' says Sunil Sethi.

Modi salutes India's Blind World Cup-winning cricket team

Modi salutes India's Blind World Cup-winning cricket team

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

When India's Blind World Cup-winning cricketers called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, the PM spent time in the company of the talented Indian team who beat Pakistan to clinch the title in Cape Town on Sunday.

Oh, they are asking for jobs? Give them cow...

Oh, they are asking for jobs? Give them cow...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The jobless armies of youthful India are getting angrier and desperate, warns Shekhar Gupta.

SC ticks off Lalit Modi for social media posts, orders apology

SC ticks off Lalit Modi for social media posts, orders apology

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi over his remarks against the judiciary in a social media post, and directed him to tender an unconditional apology.

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The diamond merchant, who has been behind bars at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London ever since his first bail application was rejected on March 20, can apply for a high court bail appeal at any time until his next remand hearing on April 26.

Action will be taken against Rahul Gandhi this time: Minister

Action will be taken against Rahul Gandhi this time: Minister

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Joshi said, "(BJP leader) Nishikant Dubey issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi for making baseless allegations (against the PM). What they say has to be supported with evidence but they haven't produced any. We all are answerable to the people of this country. This time action will be taken on this notice."

RBI vs govt: What Modi should have done

RBI vs govt: What Modi should have done

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'All that Mr Modi needed to do was to call Urjit Patel over for a cup of tea and ask him nicely, and this fuss would never have happened.'

'Mr Clean' leads BJP to victory in Tripura, will he get another term?

'Mr Clean' leads BJP to victory in Tripura, will he get another term?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

From Saha joining the saffron party in 2016 to being made chief minister last year in a brand renewal exercise last year, it has been a short but upward journey for the 69-year-old dental surgeon-turned politician.

10 things about Modi we didn't know before Obama's visit

10 things about Modi we didn't know before Obama's visit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

US President Obama's visit has been an eye-opener of sorts for us!

Omar counters remarks on his sister: Modi is ill informed or lying

Omar counters remarks on his sister: Modi is ill informed or lying

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hit back at Narendra Modi on Sunday for his comment that women in the state did not enjoy equal rights, saying he is either ill informed or lying.

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'Senior Vatican officials were pleasantly surprised at the number of Indians who had come to witness the ceremony.'

Is Nirav Modi in US? Cannot confirm, says state department

Is Nirav Modi in US? Cannot confirm, says state department

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The US Department of Justice declined to comment on Modi.

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'

'Senseless noise': Govt on Cong's swipe at Modi's photo gifted to him at India-Aus match

'Senseless noise': Govt on Cong's swipe at Modi's photo gifted to him at India-Aus match

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'Narendra Modi's friend's son presenting Narendra Modi's photo to Narendra Modi at the Narendra Modi Stadium'

Parliament inauguration: Opposition says PM 'megalomaniac, arrogant'

Parliament inauguration: Opposition says PM 'megalomaniac, arrogant'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Opposition parties on Thursday continued their attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over inauguration of the new Parliament building and accused him of being 'megalomaniac' and the government of being 'arrogant'.

TMC's actor-MLA attacks restaurant owner for 'abusing' Abhishek Banerjee

TMC's actor-MLA attacks restaurant owner for 'abusing' Abhishek Banerjee

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

The MLA later said he wanted to apologise to Alam as he should have controlled his anger.

Why Shekhar Gupta doesn't buy the hype around the Bihar poll

Why Shekhar Gupta doesn't buy the hype around the Bihar poll

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

'It is an important and significant election -- but there is nothing make-or-break about it. A victory is always great, but if the BJP wins, it can't make Mr Modi any stronger in his party and government than he already is,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Sam Pitroda quits as Cong's overseas chief after row over remarks

Sam Pitroda quits as Cong's overseas chief after row over remarks

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on X that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge has accepted Pitroda's decision.

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.

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.

Give me hope!

Give me hope!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

'Indian democracy has become an oxymoron.I am hopeful that more people will boycott this politics of perversion and hatred and realise that this isn't sustainable for our great nation to prosper.

'Modi a 'shrewd politician'; makes strong moves without much noise'

'Modi a 'shrewd politician'; makes strong moves without much noise'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

The chief executive officer of Pakistan's Dawn Media Group, Hameed Haroon on Friday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'shrewd politician who makes strong moves without making too much of noise prior to them happening'.

How my mother-in-law saw 'Modi magic'

How my mother-in-law saw 'Modi magic'

Rediff.com26 May 2017

She could not believe how much India had changed since the last time she experienced it first hand.

'Arrogance': Cong slams govt over TN bizman's 'apology' to FM

'Arrogance': Cong slams govt over TN bizman's 'apology' to FM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Annapoorna chain of restaurants owner Srinivasan is seen purportedly highlighting concerns over varying GST rates. In the second video, Srinivasan was seen purportedly apologising in person to the Finance Minister.

Modi must act fast on cleaning up the financial sector mess

Modi must act fast on cleaning up the financial sector mess

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The three main regulators have different approaches to grievance redressal and different standards to stop harmful from coming pitched at the consumer.

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'India needs many more job creators, both in manufacturing and services, to make it big.' 'For that, the red carpet must be rolled out fully and for all investors without holding back,' suggests Nivedita Mookerji.

The Fauji Candidate From Mumbai

The Fauji Candidate From Mumbai

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Meet IAF Veteran Bhopinder Singh Saini from the Viro ke Vir Indian Party.

Mr 56 hasn't said China: Rahul jibe at PM

"Mr 56" hasn't said China: Rahul jibe at PM

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

In his latest tweet, Gandhi said, "China is expanding its occupation into Indian territory. Mr 56" hasn't said the word 'China' for months. Maybe he can start by saying the word 'China'."

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.

How Modi could have avoided Rajan's exit

How Modi could have avoided Rajan's exit

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Mr Rajan, but it would be debated why he took so long to dub criticisms like those against the RBI governor as improper.

NDA Better For Economy Than INDIA In 2024

NDA Better For Economy Than INDIA In 2024

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

What is most troubling is that not a single party that is part of INDIA has talked about any kind of reform and economic sense, argues R Jagannathan.

'Naidu Will Give BJP Run For Its Money'

'Naidu Will Give BJP Run For Its Money'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The Opposition parties will continue to woo Chandrababu Naidu even though he has said he will support the BJP.'

No change in visa policy on Narendra Modi: US

No change in visa policy on Narendra Modi: US

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

The United States administration has said that there will be no change in its visa policy about Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, despite the latter being nominated as the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.

Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

24 hours before campaigning ends in Thiruvanathapuram, Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers Shashi Tharoor and his BJP rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar are busy getting their message across to voters.

Is Modi able to appease the climate gods?

Is Modi able to appease the climate gods?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The choking of natural drainage brings monsoonal Mumbai to its knees year after year.

Lalit Modi used British royals' names for travel papers: Report

Lalit Modi used British royals' names for travel papers: Report

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Tainted former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi invoked the names of British royalty, including Prince Charles and his brother Andrew, while seeking his travel papers from the United Kingdom home office, according to a media report on Sunday.

'It would be foolish to write off Modi'

'It would be foolish to write off Modi'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'In the Indian context it is not easy for rival parties to come together, especially pre-elections.' 'Having pulled it off, they should be taken seriously.'