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'Either Shah or Modi is lying about NRC'

'Either Shah or Modi is lying about NRC'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'The Modi government thinks that once the CAA protests are over, they will bring in the NPR that will help to get the NRC.'

May start doing yoga again, says Jaitley at San Francisco event

May start doing yoga again, says Jaitley at San Francisco event

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Joining thousands at San Francisco's Marina Green Park, the finance minister spoke of the advantages of practising yoga and thanked those who helped in making the event a success.

Maya asks Muslims to vote for BSP, again

Maya asks Muslims to vote for BSP, again

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court had last month ruled that any appeal for votes on the ground of 'religion, race, caste, community or language' amounted to 'corrupt practice' under the electoral law.

Govt acted against army men accused of shooting teenagers: Modi

Govt acted against army men accused of shooting teenagers: Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said for the first time in 30 years that a government has acted against army men responsible for killing two innocent teenagers in Budgam recently.

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

Naveen dubs Congress 'corrupt', BJP 'communal'

Naveen dubs Congress 'corrupt', BJP 'communal'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Hinting that the ruling Biju Janata Dal might be a part of the proposed Third Front in the 2014 general elections, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday 1dubbed the Congress "corrupt" and the Bharatiya Janata Party "communal".

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com lists 11 Modi flagship schemes that may have been gamechangers in the Lok Sabha election.

Bigg Boss 10: Priyanka pees on national TV, gets evicted!

Bigg Boss 10: Priyanka pees on national TV, gets evicted!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Manu, Gaurav and Mona Lisa are declared safe!

PM Modi's letter to India on first year in office

PM Modi's letter to India on first year in office

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi writes a letter to the nation on Tuesday listing his government's achievement as he completes on here in office.

Meet Adityanath's deputies

Meet Adityanath's deputies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Like Modi, Keshav Prasad Maurya worked at tea stalls. Dinesh Sharma, on the other hand, is a professor at Lucknow university.

'Will be in politics till I am alive'

'Will be in politics till I am alive'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

At the launch of his political party, actor Kamal Haasan said he was seized of a guilty conscience when he thought of what he had done for the people who showered him with their love.

'Vandalism of Southern California Gurdwara a hate crime'

'Vandalism of Southern California Gurdwara a hate crime'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The graffiti painted on the wall of the Gurdwara in Southern California on July 29 has once again proved that Sikhs are a target of mistaken identity, says president of Riverside Gurdwara.

Kejriwal trails in Super Sunday clash with Modi, Mulayam

Kejriwal trails in Super Sunday clash with Modi, Mulayam

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

While Narendra Modi and Mulayam Singh Yadav rallied in front of a packed house, rain played spoilsport and reduced the supporters at Arvind Kejriwal's gathering to a few thousands.

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Gods of different religions haven't warred, so we shouldn't either.'

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing the Muslim parties in the case, tore up a pictorial map.

BJP won't survive if Ram Temple not constructed: Uddhav in Ayodhya

BJP won't survive if Ram Temple not constructed: Uddhav in Ayodhya

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Noting that Lok Sabha elections are around the corner and only one session of Parliament remains, he asked the government to bring an ordinance.

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Modi meets Abe, says ties will get better in 'New India'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Ahead of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Osaka, Japan and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest.

Lord Ram back in UP political discourse

Lord Ram back in UP political discourse

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Mahesh Sharma Lord Ram looked set to occupy political centre-stage in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh despite the Bharatiya Janata Party's claim of a temple to the deity not being on its agenda

'Do you want the poor to pay even to shit?'

'Do you want the poor to pay even to shit?'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

'We cannot let this country be a place where the poor pay to shit.' 'That is inhuman and unacceptable.'

Working women, Modi and tomato prices

Working women, Modi and tomato prices

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Modi seems to have forgotten the solution to rising tomato prices he had in mind in 2014.

Ram Temple: The Way Ahead

Ram Temple: The Way Ahead

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'It is best that an amicable solution to the dispute is found outside the precincts of the courts of law,' says former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

Bigg Boss 10: Karan Mehra gets emotional, and more drama!

Bigg Boss 10: Karan Mehra gets emotional, and more drama!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

'Aapka parda mein faash karke jaunga.' The Bigg Boss war has begun!

For Cong, defence was only about brokering deals: PM

For Cong, defence was only about brokering deals: PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

He said the NDA's work culture was different from that of the previous governments.

Wait to hear why House didn't work

Wait to hear why House didn't work

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Expect fun and games on the floor of the two Houses.

Rajnath wants police stations to be 'temples of justice'

Rajnath wants police stations to be 'temples of justice'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday stressed the need for making police stations as "temples of justice" as he advised police personnel to develop a sense of social responsibility to serve the public.

BJP, Congress gear up for 2018 poll battle

BJP, Congress gear up for 2018 poll battle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat are over. Another set of state elections is due in 2018. Here's an assessment of the next round of the electoral challenge and how it could change India's political equations.

Gulberg case: Defence seeks leniency in sentencing for convicts

Gulberg case: Defence seeks leniency in sentencing for convicts

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

On Monday, prosecution had sought death penalty for all the 24 people convicted for the gruesome killings.

'Everyone has the right to protest in a democracy, even the CM'

'Everyone has the right to protest in a democracy, even the CM'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi brought the house down at the concluding session of the Jaipur Literature Festival when -- during a debate on democracy --she declared, "In a democracy, everyone has the right to protest, including the chief minister". Sanchari Bhattacharya reports from Jaipur.

Modi conspired to instigate Hindus post Godhra: Zakia's lawyer

Modi conspired to instigate Hindus post Godhra: Zakia's lawyer

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Zakia Jafri's lawyer on Friday alleged before a court here that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had conspired to instigate Vishwa Hindu Parishad workers and other members of Hindu community after the Godhra train burning incident in 2002.

Date for construction of Ram Temple to be announced during Kumbh: VHP sabha told

Date for construction of Ram Temple to be announced during Kumbh: VHP sabha told

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Once Ram temple is built it will become a 'ghoshit (declared) Hindu Rashtra', a VHP leader told the gathering.

'If Modi comes to power, India will be divided into 20 parts'

'If Modi comes to power, India will be divided into 20 parts'

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Narendra Modi's agenda is to build a Ram mandir, Hashim Ansari, the oldest litigant in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com

Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case

Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Critics say the programme, launched 10 months ago in India in collaboration with operator Reliance Communications, violates principles of net neutrality

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma charged with conspiracy

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma charged with conspiracy

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The court granted bail to Advani, Joshi and Bharti after they appeared before it.

Modi sells reforms to woo people

Modi sells reforms to woo people

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

If Mr Modi has to win, he must convince the people of this country how his reforms improved the quality of their lives.

Achche din have come to people, bure for those who looted them: Modi

Achche din have come to people, bure for those who looted them: Modi

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Marking the first anniversary of the National Democratic Alliance government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented a report card for one year which he asserted has been free of corruption and scams but has brought bure din (bad days) for those who have "robbed" the country in their 60 years of rule.

In Mann Ki Baat, PM promises aid to schools focusing on innovation

In Mann Ki Baat, PM promises aid to schools focusing on innovation

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Modi also invited suggestions from the people for inclusion in his Independence Day speech.

'As long as I am in Delhi, nobody can divide Maharashtra'

'As long as I am in Delhi, nobody can divide Maharashtra'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Dismissing opposition charges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ruled out dividing Maharashtra to separate Mumbai from the state.

Influential medical group in the US to attend PBD 2014

Influential medical group in the US to attend PBD 2014

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin will attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Delhi with an agenda to develop a plan to bring together AAPI, NGOs and the government to provide access to affordable and quality health care. Aziz Haniffa reports

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The government is working on the concept of a digital locker of sorts - an online repository for all certificates and documents issued to the citizens of the country.

Modi invokes Netaji: 'You give me 60 months, I will give you a life of peace'

Modi invokes Netaji: 'You give me 60 months, I will give you a life of peace'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at Congress for 'chai-wala' barbs, saying the ruling party was mocking at the poor whom it has used only as a vote-bank without doining anything for them.