News for 'Syed Modi Modi'

'Modi will win with a lesser majority'

'Modi will win with a lesser majority'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'But in 2024, the people of India will throw him out of power as the contradictions in him will be apparent.'

'Manipur Govt Wants AFSPA In Kuki, Naga Areas But Not In Meitei Areas'

'Manipur Govt Wants AFSPA In Kuki, Naga Areas But Not In Meitei Areas'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'This is leading to anarchy.'

'Modi is not on the trajectory of dictatorship'

'Modi is not on the trajectory of dictatorship'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'I am more worried about the BJP as I see lot of marginalisation of top leaders in the BJP.' 'I am really worried about the terminal decline of the Congress. And the greatest tragedy is that there are so many good people in the Congress.' 'It will take a couple of years, but this is the most appropriate time for a new political party and leadership to emerge.'

Her anti-Modi tweets come back to haunt her

Her anti-Modi tweets come back to haunt her

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

While she slammed the Congress for politics over the Indian Army's surgical strikes, Twitterati did what it does the best -- dig up her old tweets on her new party.

Modi writes to Japanese PM on postponement of visit

Modi writes to Japanese PM on postponement of visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe about the postponement of his proposed visit there next month in view of the Budget session of the Parliament.

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'People want to do business in the name of the Kedarnath temple.'

Billionaire: 'It's very important Modi gets re-elected'

Billionaire: 'It's very important Modi gets re-elected'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala explains why he thinks Modi should be at the helm of India.

Want to take all the positivity into next year: Ashwini

Want to take all the positivity into next year: Ashwini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

A sensational run over the last two weeks has given wings to Ashwini Ponnappa's Olympics dreams, and the ace Indian shuttler now wants to continue her fine run in the upcoming bigger tournaments to stay on course for a trip to Paris.

'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'

'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Ladakh has become a hollow UT.' 'Bureaucrats from Delhi rule Ladakh and there is no attention paid to the grievances of the people.'

Why the Congress won't pose a challenge to Modi

Why the Congress won't pose a challenge to Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'If you believe the Congress will win in 2024 because Modi is blundering from one monumental disaster to another, that means you are living in a fool's paradise.'

'White Paper' vs 'Black Paper': Govt, Cong fire salvos at each other

'White Paper' vs 'Black Paper': Govt, Cong fire salvos at each other

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A 'White Paper' versus 'Black Paper' battle erupted on Thursday as the Centre and the Congress unveiled documents and crossed swords over the handling of the Indian economy during the nearly 10 years of the BJP-led NDA rule and the previous 10-year tenure of the Congress-led UPA government.

Kanhaiya Lal murder accused gets bail, Gehlot slams BJP

Kanhaiya Lal murder accused gets bail, Gehlot slams BJP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Mohammad Javed, one of the accused in the tailor Kanhaiya Lal murder case in Rajasthan's Udaipur in 2022, was on Thursday granted bail by the Rajasthan high court. Reacting to the development, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party used the case to gain electoral advantage, whereas BJP leader Rajendra Rathore said his party's government was committed to punishing the culprits behind the murder.

PM Modi shown India map without Kashmir at Aus varsity event

PM Modi shown India map without Kashmir at Aus varsity event

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Queensland University of Technology, the Indian map displayed there had Kashmir missing from it, prompting a strong protest by Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh.

'Modi wants to do away with permanent government jobs'

'Modi wants to do away with permanent government jobs'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The new government order to review the service record of employees who have completed 30 years in the job to identify inefficient or corrupt staff and retire them prematurely has invited the ire of labour unions, who believe that this is a step towards privatisation.

'15 Muslim BJP Candidates In Kashmir'

'15 Muslim BJP Candidates In Kashmir'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'Article 370 is now dug 70 feet deep in the ground. It cannot come out.'

How Twitter helped build Brand Modi

How Twitter helped build Brand Modi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'Prior to the elections, there were many direct attacks on rivals on the social media, but post election, he has taken a more 'benevolent leader' style of tweeting, by sticking to largely non-controversial topics and positive tweets.' 'He generally avoids topics that have the potential of becoming argumentative flashpoints.'

Tell us what Modi said to Mufti, Nitish

Tell us what Modi said to Mufti, Nitish

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

We are asking you, dear reader, to post your tongue-in-cheek captions in the message board.

Pakistan politicians hail Modi's visit; Hafiz Saeed obviously doesn't

Pakistan politicians hail Modi's visit; Hafiz Saeed obviously doesn't

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Pakistan's major political parties on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise visit to Lahore, saying it was a "new beginning of relations" and will help improve ties between the two countries.

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'The farm bills will not bring in corporate zamindari'

Why is Modi's Pakistan policy so confused?

Why is Modi's Pakistan policy so confused?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'The Modi government has turned the basic fundamentals of its Pakistan policy on its head.' 'It means an admission that its hands-off-Hurriyat policy was flawed and it is ready to engage with Pakistan without minding if the Kashmiri separatists talked to the Pakistani government,' says Rajeev Sharma.

'Is it a crime to meet the prime minister?'

'Is it a crime to meet the prime minister?'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'I just invited PM Modi for Kalki Dham for shilanyas, so what crime did I commit as a Congressman?'

Is Altaf Bukhari Playing BJP Game In J-K?

Is Altaf Bukhari Playing BJP Game In J-K?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'The Congress backstabbed us and the BJP frontstabbed us.' 'This is the only difference between the two parties.'

'Student' Modi goes to school in Tokyo

'Student' Modi goes to school in Tokyo

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited the Taimei Elementary School in Tokyo ahead of the significant summit-level talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.

'There was no Modi wave in Karnataka'

'There was no Modi wave in Karnataka'

Rediff.com22 May 2018

'The Congress-JD-S alliance will be intact for the next three years, for sure.'

Modi keen to take lessons from Malaysia on reforms

Modi keen to take lessons from Malaysia on reforms

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

As part of his endeavour to constantly evaluate the performance of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking a cue from the Malaysian model, calling it an "excellent example".

'There's no Modi doctrine on Kashmir'

'There's no Modi doctrine on Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'If Modi had followed Vajpayee in Kashmir, then there would have been absolutely no problem in Kashmir.'

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 ways in his life has improved under the first Modi Sarkar.

'Farmers don't believe Modi anymore'

'Farmers don't believe Modi anymore'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'Modi came out with this huge announcement that he has given a historic price rise to farmers.' 'It was actually a fake price. He did not give the price mentioned in the BJP's election manifesto.' 'So, Modi gave an incomplete price rise and publicised it as if he has completed his job.' ''This government has surely proved that it does not care about farmers in any way.'

Unprecedented security ahead of Modi's Srinagar rally

Unprecedented security ahead of Modi's Srinagar rally

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

In an email to PTI, the economist said he was informed of his name being dropped from the panel of speakers at the conference two days ago.

Modi and his 'Sarkari Mussalmaans'

Modi and his 'Sarkari Mussalmaans'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The least the leaders who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi could have done was to highlight the plight of the Muslim riot victims, but they happily chose to ignore it, so privileged they must have felt to be in the presence of the prime minister, the most powerful man in the country, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Modi may have lost confidence in Varanasi'

'Modi may have lost confidence in Varanasi'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'After his road shows, the people of Varanasi are debating what forced the prime minister to move around in the narrow lanes of Varanasi.' 'If he had taken out one road show, no one would have objected.' 'But what was the need to do it thrice?'

Will Jammu And Kashmir See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will Jammu And Kashmir See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Although the Supreme Court has mandated the Centre to conduct the polls by the end of September, a spate of terrorist attacks in J&K could cause delays.

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.

BJP on Modi: 'We cannot ignore party workers' expectations'

BJP on Modi: 'We cannot ignore party workers' expectations'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

In the clearest indication yet about Narendra Modi's elevation, Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said that the party "cannot ignore the expectations of the workers" and a decision would be announced shortly.

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

Obama joins Modi in paying homage to Martin Luther King

Obama joins Modi in paying homage to Martin Luther King

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

In a rare gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama visited the Martin Luther King Junior Memorial and paid homage to the leader of the African-American civil rights movement.

Lahore stopover: Modi heeds Washington's wishes

Lahore stopover: Modi heeds Washington's wishes

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

'Clearly, the Modi government is proving to be far more willing than any previous government in Delhi to hitch India's wagons with the US' regional strategies.'

BJP member calls protesting Oppn 'Omicron', refers to 'Modi vaccine'

BJP member calls protesting Oppn 'Omicron', refers to 'Modi vaccine'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

A Bharatiya Janata Party MP on Wednesday dubbed the opposition members protesting in Rajya Sabha as 'Omicrons,' alleging they were a threat to democracy, and asked them to get the 'Modi vaccine' for protection against the new coronavirus variant.

'When Modi will become PM? He's already the PM'

'When Modi will become PM? He's already the PM'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The realities at the nerve centre of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement are glaring with lack of development, rampant unemployment and 12-hour long power cuts making life miserable. And most of the people are hopeful that Narendra Modi will change the situation in Ayodhya. Syed Firdaus Ashraf speaks to some Ayodhya residents to get a hang of their real issues.