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Vadodara bridge collapse: One still missing, toll rises to 20

Vadodara bridge collapse: One still missing, toll rises to 20

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The death toll in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district climbed to 19 on Friday after one of the injured persons succumbed to injuries at a hospital, officials said.

Vadodara bridge collapse: Toll rises to 18, search to resume on Friday

Vadodara bridge collapse: Toll rises to 18, search to resume on Friday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The death toll in the collapse of a bridge over the Mahisagar river in Gujarat's Vadodara district has risen to 15. Rescue operations are ongoing to find the missing.

Official admitted Vadodara bridge unsafe in 2022: Activist

Official admitted Vadodara bridge unsafe in 2022: Activist

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

An activist claims to have alerted officials about the dangerous condition of a bridge in Gujarat's Vadodara district three years before it collapsed, resulting in 15 deaths. The activist alleges that despite warnings, no timely action was taken.

'Didn't Know Mirch Masala Would Be Her Last Film'

'Didn't Know Mirch Masala Would Be Her Last Film'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'She was my only choice to play Sonbai. The moment she read the script, she slipped into character.'

Guj polls: 21 sitting MLAs in Cong's 2nd list of candidates

Guj polls: 21 sitting MLAs in Cong's 2nd list of candidates

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In its second list of 46 candidates, the grand old party has also named four Muslim candidates.

To counter BJP-RSS' Hindutva, Rahul visits temples in Gujarat

To counter BJP-RSS' Hindutva, Rahul visits temples in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The BJP took a dig at Gandhi, saying the Congress vice president was visiting temples as his party has failed to win elections in the state for long time.

Can Flyweight Kejriwal Be A Hindu Hriday Samrat?

Can Flyweight Kejriwal Be A Hindu Hriday Samrat?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

How did Arvind Kejriwal, a one-time votary of secularism, turn into a bargain-basement version of Narendra Modi, wonders Vir Sanghvi.

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The National Disaster Response Force, the Air Force and teams of other agencies have been pressed into service and they have so far rescued 214 stranded people. Over 6,200 people in the region have been shifted to safer places. Ten state highways and many roads have also been damaged.

Gujarat ATS foils 'lone wolf' attack, arrests IS-linked brothers

Gujarat ATS foils 'lone wolf' attack, arrests IS-linked brothers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Investigation has revealed that the two had planned to attack the famous temple at Chotila town of Surendranagar district.

Congress, BJP spar over Yashwant Sinha's stinging column on economy

Congress, BJP spar over Yashwant Sinha's stinging column on economy

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Sinha, a former finance minister, hogged the limelight and started trending high on social media on Wednesday morning, after he criticised his own government for sinking the economy, in an article he penned for The Indian Express.

Modi magic made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

Modi magic made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Later addressing a public meeting in Varana, Gandhi asked Modi to respond to allegations of manipulative share trading by a firm linked to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

What will Rahul do if Congress loses Gujarat?

What will Rahul do if Congress loses Gujarat?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'In all likelihood, the Congress will fall short in Gujarat.' 'The Modi-Amit A Shah duo will hold on to the state for the BJP,' predicts Sudhir Bisht.