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'Modi Is Totally Ignorant About Mahatma Gandhi'

'Modi Is Totally Ignorant About Mahatma Gandhi'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'Modi will do himself a favour if he starts studying about Mahatma Gandhi.' 'I feel pity that we have a PM who has no idea of our own history.'

29 events in 12 states in 10 days: Modi's blitzkrieg ahead of LS poll

29 events in 12 states in 10 days: Modi's blitzkrieg ahead of LS poll

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The prime minister has been unveiling a slew of development projects running into lakhs of crores of rupees at various places as he turns the spotlight on his government's development and welfare agenda in the run-up to the general elections expected to be held in April-May.

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The minister said the lyrics of the song did not make any mention of the large number of freedom fighters who launched an armed struggle to free the country.

'Kahe ka dar' asks gangster Atiq Ahmed as convoy halts in MP

'Kahe ka dar' asks gangster Atiq Ahmed as convoy halts in MP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Ahmed, a former Samajwadi Party MP, has been lodged in the Sabarmati central jail since June 2019. He was shifted there following a Supreme Court after he was accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and assault on real estate businessman Mohit Jaiswal while in prison in UP.

A year on, kin of Morbi bridge victims still seek 'justice'

A year on, kin of Morbi bridge victims still seek 'justice'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Apart from the 10 persons arrested so far, those found guilty of negligence in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report should also be arrested and punished, said a man who lost his 10-year-old daughter in the tragedy.

Cops take Atiq Ahmed to UP from Gujarat jail, to produce in court on Mar 28

Cops take Atiq Ahmed to UP from Gujarat jail, to produce in court on Mar 28

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

According to sources, the Uttar Pradesh police had arrived in Ahmedabad most likely to take Ahmed, who is a key accused in a high-profile killing that took place in February, to their state.

I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

'I think I have a better DNA than the Left'

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Wani, who was arrested by Delhi Police in 2001 allegedly with explosives and incriminating materials, is a resident of Peeparkari area of Srinagar

Prisoner killed in group clash at Sabarmati jail

Prisoner killed in group clash at Sabarmati jail

Rediff.com7 Aug 2005

A prisoner was killed and some others injured in a clash between two groups inside the Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad,police sources said on Sunday.\n\n

Revealed! Sabarmati jail tunnel 214 ft long not 26 ft

Revealed! Sabarmati jail tunnel 214 ft long not 26 ft

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

In a shocking discovery that could spell more trouble for the Sabarmati Central Jail authorities in Ahmedabad, police have found that the tunnel dug by Ahmedabad serial blasts accused was 214 feet long and not 26 feet as originally said.

Umesh murder: Police bring Atiq by road for 2nd time to UP from Guj jail

Umesh murder: Police bring Atiq by road for 2nd time to UP from Guj jail

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The Uttar Pradesh police had on March 26 also taken Ahmad from the Sabarmati jail in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city to Prayagraj in UP to produce him in a court.

US Ambassador Enjoys Cricket!

US Ambassador Enjoys Cricket!

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Eric Garcetti, America's newly appointed ambassador to India, at the Gujarat Titans-Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL game along with BCCI Secretary Jay A Shah.

PIX: G20 leaders pay homage to 'beacon of peace' Mahatma Gandhi

PIX: G20 leaders pay homage to 'beacon of peace' Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

G20 leaders, including United States President Joe Biden, United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial Rajghat in New Delhi on Sunday.

I know their programme, they want to...: Atiq Ahmed on way to UP

I know their programme, they want to...: Atiq Ahmed on way to UP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Atiq Ahmed is named in more than 100 criminal cases, including the recent Umesh Pal murder case

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Gujarat was labelled Hindutva's crucible and Modi was to become the chief 'chemist'. A revealing political saga excerpted from Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay's The Demolition, the Verdict and the Temple: The Definitive Book on the Ram Mandir Project.

More trouble for Atiq Ahmed as UP police book him, son for extortion

More trouble for Atiq Ahmed as UP police book him, son for extortion

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The latest case was registered at the Dhoomanganj police station on Monday, the official added.

Uddhav warns of Godhra-like incident after Ram temple opening

Uddhav warns of Godhra-like incident after Ram temple opening

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday claimed a "Godhra-like" incident may take place during the "return journey" of the large number of people expected to converge at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh from across the nation for the inauguration of the Ram temple.

SC livid as Gujarat govt ignores businessman's bail order

SC livid as Gujarat govt ignores businessman's bail order

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, which had allowed anticipatory bail to Surat resident Tusharbhai Rajnikantbhai Shah in a cheating case, got irked when it was informed that the businessman was remanded in police custody.

BJP glorifies Godse but takes foreigners to Gandhi ashram: Sena

BJP glorifies Godse but takes foreigners to Gandhi ashram: Sena

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Gandhi remains the identity of India on the global stage, Sena said in the Saamana editorial.

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Gujarat will host the next round of G20 meetings from March 27 to April 4, during which three conclaves will be held in the state on a range of issues, where delegates from different countries will converge for participation, an official said.

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A video of the incident which occurred at around 6:25 AM shows a cow darting towards the road when it was hit by the vehicle carrying Ahmed. The cow fell near the road divider. After the incident, the vehicle stopped for a while before resuming the onward journey.

'Time for my Bollywood debut?': US envoy's Mumbai darshan

'Time for my Bollywood debut?': US envoy's Mumbai darshan

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Newly appointed Ambassador of the United States (US) to India Eric Garcetti visited Mumbai on Tuesday and met Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the actor's residence 'Mannat', besides offering prayers at Mumbadevi Temple and Jama Masjid.

Ahmedabad's New Attraction: The Atal Bridge

Ahmedabad's New Attraction: The Atal Bridge

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The 300 metre-long foot over bridge connecs the east and west side of the Sabarmati riverfront.

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

Umesh murder: UP court grants 5-day police custody of Atiq Ahmad, brother

Umesh murder: UP court grants 5-day police custody of Atiq Ahmad, brother

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Ahmad and Ashraf alias Khalid Azim will be kept in judicial custody till April 26, said advocate Vikram Singh, the counsel for Umesh Pal's wife Jaya.

Atiq Ahmed given life sentence for Umesh Pal kidnapping, brother acquitted

Atiq Ahmed given life sentence for Umesh Pal kidnapping, brother acquitted

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

An MP-MLA court in Prayagraj on Tuesday held gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and two others guilty in the 2006 Umesh Pal kidnapping case.

SC rejects bail for Godhra train burning convicts awarded death penalty

SC rejects bail for Godhra train burning convicts awarded death penalty

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail pleas of the convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case who were awarded the death penalty by the trial court but it was commuted to life sentence by the Gujarat high court.

Guj govt to seek death for 11 Godhra train convicts

Guj govt to seek death for 11 Godhra train convicts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The high court upheld total 31 convictions in the case and commuted the death penalties of the 11 convicts to life term, Mehta said.

SC refuses to grant bail to 3 convicts in 2002 Godhra train burning case

SC refuses to grant bail to 3 convicts in 2002 Godhra train burning case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail pleas of three convicts serving life term in the 2002 Godhra train burning case, which plunged Gujarat into one of the worst communal riots, terming it a "very serious incident".

SC to hear Gujarat govt's plea in Godhra train burning case on March 24

SC to hear Gujarat govt's plea in Godhra train burning case on March 24

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear on March 24 the appeal of the Gujarat government and the bail pleas of several accused who are serving life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train burning case.

National Games: Spectacular Drone Show

National Games: Spectacular Drone Show

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Glimpses of the spectacular drone show over the Sabarmati riverfront as Ahmedabad prepares for the National Games 2022 opening ceremony

Godhra train burning: SC seeks Gujarat response on some convicts' bail pleas

Godhra train burning: SC seeks Gujarat response on some convicts' bail pleas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The court then issued a notice to the state government on the bail pleas of Abdul Raheman Dhantia alias Kankatto, Abdul Sattar Ibrahim Gaddi Asla and others.

Godhra train burning: SC to hear pleas of Gujarat govt, convicts on Apr 10

Godhra train burning: SC to hear pleas of Gujarat govt, convicts on Apr 10

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Gujarat government, that he has to verify certain factual details with regard to some convicts.

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The 'Holi celebrations' event was organised by the Governor in the honour of the visiting dignitary and his delegation.

What's Veep Asking P T Usha?

What's Veep Asking P T Usha?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, October 18.

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in Godhra train burning case, denies 4

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in Godhra train burning case, denies 4

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha, while granting them the relief took note of the time they have already served and the unlikelihood of their appeals being taken up for disposal anytime soon.

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Additional metropolitan magistrate MV Chauhan committed the case to the sessions court in Ahmedabad for trial against Setalvad, former state director general of police RB Sreekumar and ex-Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt.

Modi will not accompany Boris Johnson on his first visit to Gujarat

Modi will not accompany Boris Johnson on his first visit to Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

This is also because Johnson's visit will follow at the end of Modi's three-day visit to Gujarat for inaugurating projects, reports Vinay Umarji.

Yeh Hai India: All Set For Navratri

Yeh Hai India: All Set For Navratri

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Navratri festival begins on Monday, September 26, 2022.