News for '-overseas-friends-of-bjp'

Overseas Friends of BJP ex-chief convicted of raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Overseas Friends of BJP ex-chief convicted of raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Dhankhar also recorded his sexual assaults using a camera hidden in his bedside alarm clock and on his phone, it said.

'Bharat' Atishi Is In Charge!

'Bharat' Atishi Is In Charge!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

What some of our politicians were up to on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

3000 Indian-Americans to campaign for BJP for LS polls

3000 Indian-Americans to campaign for BJP for LS polls

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The 'Overseas Friends of BJP' in the United States has made an elaborate plan to make more than 25 lakh calls to people across India urging them to vote and re-elect Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In the first such initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party has invited the ruling and Opposition parties from around the world to witness the Lok Sabha elections in India first-hand.

Singing 'Jai Ho' and 'Rang De Basanti', Indians throng high commission in solidarity

Singing 'Jai Ho' and 'Rang De Basanti', Indians throng high commission in solidarity

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Several Indian diaspora groups on Tuesday gathered for a festive demonstration outside the India House in London to show solidarity with the Indian mission following the vandalism at its premises by Khalistan extremists over the weekend.

Modi handshake leaflet figures in racism debate in House of Commons

Modi handshake leaflet figures in racism debate in House of Commons

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Opposition Leader Keir Starmer clashed in the House of Commons over a controversial by-election leaflet, which had been branded "divisive" and "anti-India" by Indian diaspora groups in Britain.

BJP asks members to not use party's name in US prez poll

BJP asks members to not use party's name in US prez poll

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

India and the US have "deep strategic relations" which have bipartisan support in the US and enjoys "overwhelming public support" in India.

Desi hold rallies in New York to support CAA

Desi hold rallies in New York to support CAA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

A group of Indian-Americans gathered at Times Square on Sunday, carrying placards and raising slogans in support of the Narendra Modi government and CAA.

Indian Americans stand up for Baba Ramdev

Indian Americans stand up for Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Strongly condemning police action against Baba Ramdev and his supporters at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, the United States unit of Overseas Friends of the Bharatiya Janata Party said its chief has joined the yoga guru in India on behalf of overseas Indians.

Indian students, families caught up in UK flight suspension

Indian students, families caught up in UK flight suspension

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Diaspora groups in the UK urged for calm and advised non-resident Indians and people of Indian origin to follow the new lockdown rules, which mean a majority of the UK is under the strictest lockdown with all non-essential businesses now closed.

Shock, glee in US at NDA's fall

Shock, glee in US at NDA's fall

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Amit Shah dissolves all BJP national cells

Amit Shah dissolves all BJP national cells

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah has dissolved all its national cells pending their reconstitution and appointed Vijay Chauthaiwale as the new incharge of its foreign and Overseas Friends of BJP cell with immediate effect.

NRI parents cry foul as Norway takes son away over 'abuse'

NRI parents cry foul as Norway takes son away over 'abuse'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

This is the third case since 2011 when children have been taken away from their Indian-origin parents by the authorities in Norway on the grounds of abuse.

Another MSG? PM Modi to address Diaspora in Australia

Another MSG? PM Modi to address Diaspora in Australia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Preparations are in full swing in Australia to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will address a huge gathering of the Indian diaspora in Sydney on November 17, which may recreate the Madison Square moment.

Age no barrier for those wanting to see Modi@MSG

Age no barrier for those wanting to see Modi@MSG

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

As Indian community in New York looks forward to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the organisers of the upcoming reception event at the Madison Square Garden say that the 30,000-strong crowd in attendance would include age groups ranging from 5 years to 90 years.

US does a U-turn, Powell to meet Narendra Modi on Thursday

US does a U-turn, Powell to meet Narendra Modi on Thursday

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

United States Ambassador to India Nancy Powell plans to meet Narendra Modi, signalling a shift in America's stand towards the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots.

With Modi Express, dhokla and fafda, Sydney promises to outdo MSG

With Modi Express, dhokla and fafda, Sydney promises to outdo MSG

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

A special train will run from Melbourne to Sydney carrying over 200 passengers who will attend the public address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Australia, the first by an Indian premier in 28 years.

US experts suspect ISI role in Pulwama terrorist attack

US experts suspect ISI role in Pulwama terrorist attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The experts said the terror strike shows the United States has failed to persuade Pakistan to act against Jaish-e-Mohammad and other terrorist groups.

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The fake university was set up by the DHS's investigating unit in Greater Detroit area to bust the "pay-and-stay" racket.

US lawmakers move bill to brand Pakistan as a terrorist state

US lawmakers move bill to brand Pakistan as a terrorist state

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

"It is time we stopped paying Pakistan for its betrayal and designate it for what it is: a state sponsor of terrorism," said Congressman Ted Poe, who is chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism.

Indian-Americans hail Modi's UNGA speech

Indian-Americans hail Modi's UNGA speech

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Indian-Americans from across the US hailed the maiden speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with some saying that the speech reflects that India has arrived on the world stage with a strong voice.

BJP asks PM: What are you proud of? Corruption, price rise?

BJP asks PM: What are you proud of? Corruption, price rise?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Keeping the possibility of early general elections in mind, the Bharatiya Janata Party has drawn up an aggressive campaign strategy with a special focus on southern states, and "development and good governance" as its agenda, senior party leader Venkaiah Naidu said.

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.

Trump presidency offers India many opportunities

Trump presidency offers India many opportunities

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Congruence on terrorism, current disquiet on immigration, short-term visa would top the wish list.

Modi to Indian diaspora: Only BJP can save country from crisis

Modi to Indian diaspora: Only BJP can save country from crisis

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Jaanta Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has challenged UPA leaders to submit a performance report on nine-years of rule and hoped that the 2014 general elections, like in 1977, would reflect the voice of the people of India.

Modi has more to offer to Obama than vice versa

Modi has more to offer to Obama than vice versa

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Relations between India and America will always be transactional. It is true that the two countries share common values -- democracy, rule of law, separation of powers, etc, but these have failed to establish a long range, lasting and compatible relationship, says Ambassador C R Gharekhan.

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Diplomats agree that amid stormy relations with China and Pakistan, Modi has posted impressive foreign policy successes, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Modi is prepared to stake his personal reputation when national interests so dictate

Modi is prepared to stake his personal reputation when national interests so dictate

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'The book has immense value because it reveals the inner workings of the think-tank which appears to provide facts and insights to Modi, though he himself takes the final decisions and articulates them in his characteristic rhetorical style,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Exclusive! Old friends say 'Modi is our dream merchant'

Exclusive! Old friends say 'Modi is our dream merchant'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'Only he can bring change in India that all of us have been dreaming of since we saw America for the first time when our plane touched down at JFK airport.' Narendra Modi's friends in New York and New Jersey travel down memory lane and remember a simple man with great ambition. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com tracks down the Modi bhakts, who knew since his first visit in 1993 that he was destined for bigger things.

Ram Madhav: From RSS pracharak to Modi's 'ambassador at large'

Ram Madhav: From RSS pracharak to Modi's 'ambassador at large'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

From planning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign trips to playing a key role in the Jammu and Kashmir elections, former RSS spokesperson Ram Madhav is become increasingly important in the BJP

Anti-Modi forces in US unite as Rajnath lobbies for visa

Anti-Modi forces in US unite as Rajnath lobbies for visa

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The letter, to maintain the current policy of denying Narendra Modi a visa to the United States, was released just as the BJP president arrived in Washington DC for a round of meetings with US lawmakers. Aziz Haniffa reports