News for 'vibrant-gujarat'

Govt should consider separate ministry for NRIs: Hinduja

Govt should consider separate ministry for NRIs: Hinduja

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

NRIs must be given business priority in India.

'Bomb' boat crew didn't look like fishermen: Coast Guard

'Bomb' boat crew didn't look like fishermen: Coast Guard

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Indian Coast Guard on Saturday said suspicions were raised about the identity of crew of the explosives-laden boat intercepted by them, as they did not resemble fishermen from their dressing style and carried no nets.

Come soon before it's too late, Modi tells US businesses

Come soon before it's too late, Modi tells US businesses

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Modi assured US investors that in the next six months, he would implement all the things necessary for ease of business in the country.

Gujarat to get biggest share of 'Make in India' pie

Gujarat to get biggest share of 'Make in India' pie

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Domestic and foreign companies pour in a slew of investments in Gujarat.

Indian economy needs $800 bn annually for 7% growth

Indian economy needs $800 bn annually for 7% growth

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

India needs $800 billion (Rs 50 lakh crore) annually if the economy is to grow at 7 per cent, Financial Services Secretary Hasmukh Adia said.

Adani to invest Rs 20,000 cr in Gujarat ports in next 5 years

Adani to invest Rs 20,000 cr in Gujarat ports in next 5 years

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Group on Monday announced a Rs 20,000-crore investment for expanding the capacity of its Gujarat ports to 100 million tons per annum by 2020.

Business friendly state: Gujarat, Maharashtra fight for No.1 position

Business friendly state: Gujarat, Maharashtra fight for No.1 position

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The Make in India Week has become a platform for two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states to jostle for the number one destination in India for investor funds.

PM Modi returns after successful SAARC meet

PM Modi returns after successful SAARC meet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to the national capital on Thursday after a successful three-day visit to Nepal capital Kathmandu, where he attended the 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit.

Investment commitments decline in Gujarat in last 3 years

Investment commitments decline in Gujarat in last 3 years

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Proposed investment dip 33% from Rs 1.42 lakh crore (Rs 1.42 trillion) in 2011 to Rs 94,259 crore (Rs 942.59 billion) in 2013

Top Mumbai corporates to listen to Modi's Maha Garjana

Top Mumbai corporates to listen to Modi's Maha Garjana

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Corporate India will make their presence felt in big numbers in Bharatiya Janata Party's PM candidate Narendra Modi's rally at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex on Sunday, reports Prasanna D Zore.

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.'

Why do ministers lie about India's development story?

Why do ministers lie about India's development story?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Columnist T N Ninan wonders when there is real progress to talk about, why our ministers make exaggerated claims.

India's business policies transparent and predictable: Modi

India's business policies transparent and predictable: Modi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India has made its policies transparent and predictable and clearly defined the procedures for businesses.

If women feel unsafe, we shouldn't call ourselves `mard': Modi

If women feel unsafe, we shouldn't call ourselves `mard': Modi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Saying that protection of "mothers and sisters" was a big issue before the Indian society, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said here that if women were feeling insecure, the Indian men had no right to call themselves "mard" (manly).

If women feeling unsafe, shouldn't call ourselves 'mard': Modi

If women feeling unsafe, shouldn't call ourselves 'mard': Modi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Saying that protection of "mothers and sisters" was a big issue before the Indian society, Gujarat Chief Minister on Friday said here that if women were feeling insecure, the Indian men had no right to call themselves "mard" (manly).

PM in Jio ad: 'Who is in whose mutthi?'

PM in Jio ad: 'Who is in whose mutthi?'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

As the nation woke up to images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi splashed across the front page of newspapers by Reliance Industries to announce the launch of its 4G services, Shiv Sena's Member of Parliament from South Mumbai, Arvind Sawant, was not impressed.

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Patel or Rupani: Who will succeed Anandiben?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

As she steps down, a look at the top two contenders -- Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel -- who could become Gujarat's next chief minister.

'My son does not have guts to spend Rs10 lakh on a suit for Modi'

'My son does not have guts to spend Rs10 lakh on a suit for Modi'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'I said his accepting the suit from me was a big honour in itself, and it wasn't important for me what he did with it after wearing it.'

Left out of smart city list, Gandhinagar shows off its chops

Left out of smart city list, Gandhinagar shows off its chops

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Smart' Gandhinagar is now wired to the future, becomes India's first smart city; launches citywide WiFi services, smart streetlights, speed and face recognition surveillance.

US, India have invested in bilateral relationship: Kerry

US, India have invested in bilateral relationship: Kerry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said both India and United States have invested in the relationship and will continue to deepen it by creating a healthier, more secure and prosperous future to be able to impact policies that affect the world.

Why India has high hopes from Obama's next visit

Why India has high hopes from Obama's next visit

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

India is expected to strongly push for a bilateral totalisation agreement with the US during President Barack Obama's visit later this month.

It is important we get our house in order: Mistry

It is important we get our house in order: Mistry

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

First time in 13 years the company has declined payment of dividend.

Modi's claims of riot-free Gujarat, development 'big lies': CPI-M

Modi's claims of riot-free Gujarat, development 'big lies': CPI-M

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Taking the Bharatiya Janata Party and its Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi head on, the Communist Party of India-Marxist on Monday said their claims about riot-free Gujarat and development there were "big lies" based on "complete untruth".

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With India, the last round of talks took place in February 2011.

Kite runners, this Sankranti

Kite runners, this Sankranti

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

As winter fades and the sun's warmth begins, once again, to make its presence felt, India celebrates one of its oldest and most important festivals.

The Modi-Powell meeting: 'Der aaye, durust aaye'

The Modi-Powell meeting: 'Der aaye, durust aaye'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The US has taken the first step to open channels of communications with a leader it had so far refused to engage with, at least openly.

Investments set to rise significantly in coming days: Jaitley

Investments set to rise significantly in coming days: Jaitley

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The government last month introduced the GST Bill in Parliament.

Modi fails to live up to the expectations of India Inc

Modi fails to live up to the expectations of India Inc

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Industrialists have the same complaints as they did in the UPA's second stint.

Sheela says:Is Modi being unfair to Advani?

Sheela says:Is Modi being unfair to Advani?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

L K Advani has less to lose because he has actually lost what is vital in politics. His support base within the party is lost because the party thinks Advani can't help the BJP regain power. Since Modi is vulnerable, Advani, now and then, hits the headlines. Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt explains the Advani Affair.

Modi promises to make India easiest place to do business

Modi promises to make India easiest place to do business

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Modi is keen to get more investments into Gujarat.

'Gandhi should have won the Nobel Prize'

'Gandhi should have won the Nobel Prize'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Only 15 people of Indian origin have won the coveted prize. Hoping to correct this situation soon, India has embarked on the most intense dialogue with Nobel Foundation till date.

The most powerful PMO in India's history

The most powerful PMO in India's history

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

From Swachh Bharat to spearheading the Make in India campaign, the PMO seems to be at the centre of all policies, writes Nivedita Mookerji.

The parivar has abandoned restraint

The parivar has abandoned restraint

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The scale and nature of Modi's election victory mean the higher tiers of the Sangh Parivar feel no need for restraint, says Sreenivasan Jain

India cannot surrender to one man: Pawar's latest swipe at Modi

India cannot surrender to one man: Pawar's latest swipe at Modi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Taking a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar said he feared that there were grim indicators of Indian democracy being concentrated in one person's hand after the marginalisation of party veterans like LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi.

PM ignores Sharif, chooses to meet other SAARC leaders

PM ignores Sharif, chooses to meet other SAARC leaders

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held bilateral talks with all Heads of Government and State attending the 18th SAARC Summit in Kathmandu with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif the only conspicuous exemption.

Exclusive! US Ambassador Rich Verma speaks to Rediff!

Exclusive! US Ambassador Rich Verma speaks to Rediff!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

'India is part of our strategic and economic future,' says Richard Rahul Verma, the first Indian American to be appointed US Ambassador to India.

In Gujarat cadre PM Modi trusts

In Gujarat cadre PM Modi trusts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

At least a dozen officers from Gujarat are handling key assignments in various important central positions

Govt rethinks CIL, ONGC stake sale

Govt rethinks CIL, ONGC stake sale

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Divestment in PFC, REC, NHPC, Nalco, Hindustan Copper and NMDC could be considered

Prime Minister Modi wins hearts in Canada

Prime Minister Modi wins hearts in Canada

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

'Stand-alone' trip to North American nation and a strong track record in Gujarat open doors to business.

'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'

'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Anandiben insists her daughter was not involved in any land allocation scandal.