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Gujarat far ahead of other states in job creation: Modi

Gujarat far ahead of other states in job creation: Modi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

With many companies coming to Gujarat to set up their units, it is necessary to have adequate skilled manpower.

2002 riots: Guj HC adjourns hearing on plea for summoning Modi

2002 riots: Guj HC adjourns hearing on plea for summoning Modi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The Gujarat high court on Friday adjourned hearing till December 26 on a plea seeking direction for the Nanavati Commission to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi for questioning in connection with the 2002 riots.

Arrested terrorists reveal plan to kill Narendra Modi

Arrested terrorists reveal plan to kill Narendra Modi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammed are planning to assassinate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Need formal direction to file affidavit, writes Bhatt

Need formal direction to file affidavit, writes Bhatt

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt on Wednesday appealed to the Nanavati Commission to either formally summon him or direct him to file a detailed affidavit regarding the alleged role of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in undermining a petition filed by the social activist Mallika Sarabhai after 2002 riots.

Guj riots SIT probe details leaked: Sanjeev Bhatt

Guj riots SIT probe details leaked: Sanjeev Bhatt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt, who has accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of misusing state machinery during 2002 post-Godhra riots, has alleged that the Special Investigation Team probe details on riot cases were leaked to a top law officer of the state government.

Modi: Iron man to ladies' man with focus on growth

Modi: Iron man to ladies' man with focus on growth

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

The Gujarat chief minister is going all out to make Modiland a safe haven for women.

'Power of one man has made Guj bureaucrats impotent'

'Power of one man has made Guj bureaucrats impotent'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

In a veiled attack on Chief Minister Narendra Modi, suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma said on Tuesday that in Gujarat power lies with only one man and claimed that he and his brother, an IPS officer, were being "targeted" by the state government.

Gujarat riots: SC refuses to ask Nanavati panel to summon Modi

Gujarat riots: SC refuses to ask Nanavati panel to summon Modi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking a direction to the Nanavati Commission, which is inquiring into the 2002 Gujarat riot cases, to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged role in the carnage. A bench comprising justices D K Jain and A K Dave allowed an NGO, Jan Sangarsh Manch, to withdraw its petition challenging a Gujarat high courts order.

SC recalls order on Godhra riots

SC recalls order on Godhra riots

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday recalled its March 19 order seeking response of the Nanavati Commission and the Gujarat government on a plea for direction to the panel to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi for questioning in connection with the 2002 riots.

US consul general skirts question on visa to Modi

US consul general skirts question on visa to Modi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

United States Consul General Peter Haas on Tuesday skirted question on granting of visa to Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi, saying that they "do not comment on personal visa matters".

SC issues notice to Gujarat govt on summoning Modi

SC issues notice to Gujarat govt on summoning Modi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

A bench of justices D K Jain and A K Dave issued notices to the commission and the state government, asking them to file their responses within four weeks.

MUST SEE: Indian leaders on TIME magazine covers

MUST SEE: Indian leaders on TIME magazine covers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Rediff.com brings you some Indian politicians, who have been on the cover of Time magazine.

Will depose on Modi role in Sarabhai's petition: Bhatt

Will depose on Modi role in Sarabhai's petition: Bhatt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Suspended Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt on Thursday told the Nanavati Commission that he was willing to depose with regard to the alleged role of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in undermining a petition filed by social activist Mallika Sarabhai after the 2002 riots.

Vastanvi loses post as Deoband VC

Vastanvi loses post as Deoband VC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2011

A few words of praise for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi have eventually cost Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi his coveted job as vice chancellor of Darul Uloom, Deoband, widely recognised as India's leading Islamic seminary.

India facing threat from Naxalism and terrorism: Modi

India facing threat from Naxalism and terrorism: Modi

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the nation was facing a threat from Naxalism and terrorism.

Power-hungry politicians are sowing the poison of hatred: Modi

Power-hungry politicians are sowing the poison of hatred: Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the Congress-led government at the Centre of supporting politicians sowing seeds of hatred to divide the nation.

No US visa for Narendra Modi yet, says Blake

No US visa for Narendra Modi yet, says Blake

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

While acknowledging the economic progress and the exponential growth in Gujarat, which has made it an attractive state for investment, United States Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake said that there has been no review on the issuance of a visa for Chief Minister Narendra Modi to travel to America.

Why is Modi silent over assembly results?

Why is Modi silent over assembly results?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who did not campaign in assembly elections in the five states, was on Tuesday conspicuously silent even as the results were out.

Arjun Modhwadia appointed Gujarat PCC chief

Arjun Modhwadia appointed Gujarat PCC chief

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Porbander Member of Legislative Assembly Arjun Bhai Modhwadia was on Tuesday appointed the new president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee after his predecessor Siddharth Patel resigned from the post.The appointment of Modhwadia, a former Congress legislature party chief, comes after prolonged deliberations by the party leadership to finalise the candidate for the post, who will command the party in the state ruled by BJP Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Bhatt demands security against 'Modi supporters, Hindu fanatics'

Bhatt demands security against 'Modi supporters, Hindu fanatics'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, who deposed against Narendra Modi in connection with the post Godhra riots, on Sunday made fresh demands for a bullet-proof car and the appointment of a nodal officer to look after his security, citing 'ever increasing' threat to his life.

10th year of shame for Gujarat, says Sanjeev Bhatt

10th year of shame for Gujarat, says Sanjeev Bhatt

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Terming the anniversary of the Godhra train carnage, that left 59 karsevaks dead and triggered one of worst communal riots in India, as the "10th year of shame", suspended IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt on Monday criticised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi saying that democracy was being killed in the state.

My stand against Modi vindicated, says Bhatt

My stand against Modi vindicated, says Bhatt

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Suspended Indian Police Services officer Sanjiv Bhatt on Monday said his stand on the credibility of probe done by the special investigation team into the role of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in 2002 riots has been vindicated by the reported findings of amicus curiae Raju Ramchandran.

In Gujarat, every issue goes to the SC: Sibal

In Gujarat, every issue goes to the SC: Sibal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Human Resource Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said that he felt sorry for Gujarat riot victims who have been waiting for justice for the last nine years. He was commenting on the Gujarat high court issuing a contempt notice to Chief Minister Narendra Modi for its failure to provide compensation to the victim's families. "When it comes to Gujarat, each matter goes right up to the Supreme court.

Many BJP leaders capable of becoming PM: Yashwant Sinha

Many BJP leaders capable of becoming PM: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha has said there are many "capable" prime ministerial candidates in the party, including himself, but a decision on whether or not to project anybody for the coveted post would be taken before the Lok Sabha elections. Sinha also sought to downplay reports of differences between BJP leader L K Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi and Joshi: Comrades who turned foes

Modi and Joshi: Comrades who turned foes

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leader Sanjay Joshi may not be seeing eye to eye now, but at one time they were friends and had in fact started their political careers together in Gujarat.

Will Modi and Yeddy's absence affect today's BJP meet?

Will Modi and Yeddy's absence affect today's BJP meet?

Rediff.com24 May 2012

The absence of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa could cast a cloud over the Bharatiya Janata Party National Executive beginning in Mumbai on Thursday which is all set to pave the way for a second term to party chief Nitin Gadkari.

Probe Gujarat's 1 lakh cr scams: Cong to Prez

Probe Gujarat's 1 lakh cr scams: Cong to Prez

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

With assembly polls in Gujarat scheduled next year, the Congress on Friday opened a new front against Chief Minister Narendra Modi by petitioning President Pratibha Patil for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged corruption of Rs 1 lakh crore during his tenure.

Modi skips campaigning for BJP in Punjab, Uttarakhand

Modi skips campaigning for BJP in Punjab, Uttarakhand

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi stayed away conspicuously from campaigning for his party in the poll-bound Uttarakhand and Punjab.

P Chidambaram's mother passes away

P Chidambaram's mother passes away

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's mother Lakshmi Palaniappan died on Friday. She was 92, her family said.

Narendra Modi can't be India's prime minister. He should move on!

Narendra Modi can't be India's prime minister. He should move on!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Let the Jaitleys and Swarajs struggle for political supremacy while Modi can be the power behind the throne. In short, he could play the Sonia Gandhi card. In a country so enamoured with symbolism, that may yet prove to be a political masterstroke, says Rohit Pradhan.

Why Swaraj, Modi refused to campaign in Punjab, U'khand

Why Swaraj, Modi refused to campaign in Punjab, U'khand

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Senior BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj and Narendra Modi are sulking because they have a grouse against party president Nitin Gadkari, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Modi has good potential to be PM, BJP chief: Gadkari

Modi has good potential to be PM, BJP chief: Gadkari

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Ruling out himself as his party's prime ministerial candidate, Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Sunday favoured Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for the top job and promised to back his candidature as party chief.

Cong trying to run parallel govt through governor's office: Modi

Cong trying to run parallel govt through governor's office: Modi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of trying to run a parallel government through the governor's office, even as the state Bharatiya Janata Party passed a resolution seeking recall of Governor Dr Kamla.

Riots and curfews have vanished in Gujarat: Modi

Riots and curfews have vanished in Gujarat: Modi

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Hitting out at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his "late realisation" of the malnutrition problem in the country, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said that instead of "merely making comments on the issue", the PM should provide a solution for it. "Last week, the prime minister expressed agony and pain over the issue of malnutrition in the country and said that it was a shame for the country. But actually, it is shameful," he said.

Modi begins his day-long 'Sadhbhavna' fast in Godhra

Modi begins his day-long 'Sadhbhavna' fast in Godhra

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday began his 23rd 'Sadhbhavana' fast in Godhra, nearly a month ahead of the tenth anniversary of the Godhra carnage.

Is Advani's yatra his last attempt at prime ministership?

Is Advani's yatra his last attempt at prime ministership?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Strange are the ways of Indian politics. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani, who was the most convinced supporter of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and among the first to "bless" his fast, and dependent on him because his Lok Sabha constituency Gandhinagar falls in Gujarat, now seems all set to queer the pitch for the Gujarat chief minister's national ambitions, says Neerja Chowdhury

Clerics, priests fast to seek divine retribution for Modi

Clerics, priests fast to seek divine retribution for Modi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Flaying Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for playing "fast politics", Islamic clerics and Hindu saints joined hands to observe a day's fast in Lucknow on Friday to seek divine retribution for Modi for the alleged state sponsored killing of Muslims in Gujarat in 2003.

Setback for Essar Oil: SC orders it to pay Rs 9,000 cr to Gujarat

Setback for Essar Oil: SC orders it to pay Rs 9,000 cr to Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Essar Oil, which was building a 9-million tonne per annum crude oil refinery at Vadinar in Gujarat, was supposed to complete it by April 2003, so that it would be qualified to get the benefits of the sales tax incentives.

Get original copy of SIB alert message, Sanjiv Bhatt told

Get original copy of SIB alert message, Sanjiv Bhatt told

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

In a notice, issued under section 91 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) on January 13, the SIT had directed Bhatt to produce the original and/or office copy of the alert fax message, which he had attached to his letter of January 4 to the Nanavati Commission, with a copy to the agency.

Narendra Modi's Sadbhavana fast nears end

Narendra Modi's Sadbhavana fast nears end

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Among the most prominent BJP leaders, who are expected to arrive at the Gujarat University Convention Centre in Ahmedabad, include Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, former BJP president Venkaiah Naidu, party MP and actor Hema Malini, national spokesperson Nirmala Sitaraman and Maharashtra Navnirman Seva (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray.