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Why can't Modi make a case for reform?

Why can't Modi make a case for reform?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Several of Modi's actions reflect political courage.

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Even as a commentator, Bedi continued to rail against spinners with dodgy bowling action and called chucking a bigger threat than illegal betting.

Will BJP replace Nitish with Nityanand Rai?

Will BJP replace Nitish with Nityanand Rai?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

e Union minister of state for home is somewhat brash and rowdy, and has enormous confidence.' Some of this derives from the fact that he has independent sources of income (he reported assets amounting to Rs 18 crore in his 2019 Lok Sabha nomination papers)

Thank you Mr PM for talking about farmers, but...

Thank you Mr PM for talking about farmers, but...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Farmers are juggling with thousand other problems apart from the Land Acquisition Bill. Who will discuss them?

Was Adani at CEOs Forum in Paris? Or not?

Was Adani at CEOs Forum in Paris? Or not?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

While the list of CEOs given to the French media mentioned Gautam Adani, the list given to the Indian media omitted his name.

Unlike Modi, Rahul not in Uttarakhand for photo-op: Congress

Unlike Modi, Rahul not in Uttarakhand for photo-op: Congress

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The Congress on Tuesday sought to differentiate Rahul Gandhi's visit to flood-hit Uttarakhand from that of Narendra Modi, saying he is not going for "photo-ops" even as it faced the Bharatiya Janata Party attack for deriding the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's rescue efforts.

PHOTOS: The adventures of Modi in Mongolia

PHOTOS: The adventures of Modi in Mongolia

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a rather eventful day out in Mongolia. Amid his packed schedule he made time to play a fiddle, try his hand at archery and of course click a selfie. :)

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'Instead of shouting at cricket matches, why don't we raise our voices for the release of the Indian Navy veterans in Qatar?'

To counter 'chowkidar chor hai' jibe, PM launches 'main bhi chowkidar' campaign

To counter 'chowkidar chor hai' jibe, PM launches 'main bhi chowkidar' campaign

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

#MainBhiChowkidar was trending world wide on Twitter.

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Describing it as a "spectacle in Houston", the Wall Street Journal said Trump is hoping to pick up a larger share of this growing voters bloc in 2020 than he did in 2016. Trump understands the benefit of associating with Indian Americans, whose contributions are crucial to the prosperity of both nations in the 21st century, it added.

Won't let PM sleep until all farms loans waived: Rahul

Won't let PM sleep until all farms loans waived: Rahul

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'If the Modi government does not waive farm loans, we guarantee to waive farm loans if voted to power in 2019'

How real is Modi's India revival dream

How real is Modi's India revival dream

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

To a lay observer, therefore, India today presents two conflicting realities.

Taxtortion, Modi govt-style

Taxtortion, Modi govt-style

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The new tax regime proposed by the Modi government may not have acceptance from all corners.

'Shaayad josh mein aake hosh nahin raha'

'Shaayad josh mein aake hosh nahin raha'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

'She should stick to giving her opinion on cinema.'

Modi very keen on downsizing the government: Shourie

Modi very keen on downsizing the government: Shourie

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi can and will downsize the government, and the Union Cabinet could be cut by half its present size, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Arun Shourie reveals as explains what could be the new PM's masterplan ahead of Cabinet formation in an exclusive interview to CNN IBN.

'Stop behaving as if you're guilty: Rahul asks PM to speak up on PNB scam

'Stop behaving as if you're guilty: Rahul asks PM to speak up on PNB scam

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The Congress had on Thursday targeted Modi for the presence of Punjab National Bank fraud accused jewellery designer Nirav Modi in an Indian business delegation at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

When PM Modi met Aamir and Shah Rukh

When PM Modi met Aamir and Shah Rukh

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Bollywood actors and filmmakers, including Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, and released a cultural video with the theme 'Change Within' to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

India-China Tensions Move To Global Arena

India-China Tensions Move To Global Arena

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'The future of BRICS is under stress as Chinese attempts to expand the platform are being resisted by India and Brazil.' 'Beijing is focused on a quick expansion with the aim of giving the platform a distinctly anti-Western orientation, which New Delhi and Brasilia seem to have no interest in,' notes Harsh V Pant.

Rahul reacts to govt order on probing family-linked trusts

Rahul reacts to govt order on probing family-linked trusts

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Mr Modi believes the world is like him. He thinks every one has a price or can be intimidated. He will never understand that those who fight for the truth have no price and cannot be intimidated,' Gandhi said in a tweet.

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.

Adani says got no special favours from Modi

Adani says got no special favours from Modi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

With political parties using him as punching bag in the highly charged election campaign, Adani Group head Gautam Adani on Sunday said he got no special favours from Narendra Modi and his group has since 1993 acquired only barren waste land for infrastructure projects.

Why Modi didn't visit Udupi's Krishna temple

Why Modi didn't visit Udupi's Krishna temple

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Controversy at the Pejawar Mutt -- an integral part of the VHP and the Ram temple movement -- forces PM to stay away.

'Tum se na ho payega': Cong on PM's presser reports

'Tum se na ho payega': Cong on PM's presser reports

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Media reports claimed that Prime Minister Modi would hold a press conference on April 26 in Varanasi

Congress abusing my mother as it lacks strength to fight me: Modi

Congress abusing my mother as it lacks strength to fight me: Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Meanwhile, Gandhi said Modi has betrayed the people, claiming that he had not fulfilled promises of providing two crore jobs every year and "depositing" Rs 15 lakh in their bank accounts.

Tough days ahead for Yediyurappa

Tough days ahead for Yediyurappa

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Modi-Shah duo are standing with B S Yediyurappa: But B L Santhosh refuses to be silenced.

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.'

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.

Modi needs to listen to our economists

Modi needs to listen to our economists

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

We have a government with an extremely weak economic team advising a PM who hardly pays attention to their thoughts, says Jayanta Roy.

Modi breaks the ice with Trump -- and stands to gain

Modi breaks the ice with Trump -- and stands to gain

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's phone call to Trump will help restore a degree of sanity to Indian statecraft and diplomacy, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

65 Indian MPs write to Obama to deny Modi US visa

65 Indian MPs write to Obama to deny Modi US visa

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Indian Members of Parliament have written to President Barack Obama, urging the US Administration to maintain the current policy of denying visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi govt selling India's 'crown jewels': Rahul on NMP

Modi govt selling India's 'crown jewels': Rahul on NMP

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Gandhi said that the BJP government has clearly mishandled the economy that was built by the United Progressive Alliance government, and is now resorting to selling the country's assets as a "last resort" to generate some money.

Kejriwal slams Modi: You don't need EC nod for Ganga arti

Kejriwal slams Modi: You don't need EC nod for Ganga arti

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Amid the controversy of Narendra Modi's rally being denied permission in the temple town, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday "invited" the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate for an "open discussion" in Varanasi.

Cong wants Hegde slapped with sedition, seeks Modi's apology

Cong wants Hegde slapped with sedition, seeks Modi's apology

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Questioning the freedom movement led by Gandhi, Hegde said it was an "adjustment" with the British.

Excellent press conference: Rahul mocks PM

"Excellent press conference": Rahul mocks PM

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that the Congress has managed to dismantle the idea of Narendra Modi in the past five years.

Modi-Shah meets their match in Mamata

Modi-Shah meets their match in Mamata

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'If Mr Modi and Mr Shah have made a poisonous, polarising campaign their brahmastra for 2019, Mamata Banerjee is showing them its limitations,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Parrikar said he received Gandhi's visit in the spirit of India's healthy political tradition of rising above bipartisan considerations and wishing even opponents a quick recovery from any ailment.

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The challenge is to enhance opportunities for people to generate livelihoods through entrepreneurship, both big and small, argues R Jagannathan.

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.

'BJP is nearing its expiry date'

'BJP is nearing its expiry date'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'BJP loses a democratic election, then buys MLAs from the ruling party's flock and rides to power in these states.' 'Do you think Atalji would have tolerated this?'

Ram Mandir to get stone from Sita temple in Lanka

Ram Mandir to get stone from Sita temple in Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The stone is expected to be brought to India by Sri Lankan high commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda.