News for '-sabarmati'

Prep for Trump's India visit shows slave mentality: Sena

Prep for Trump's India visit shows slave mentality: Sena

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Taking a dig at the construction of a wall on a plot having several slum structures in Ahmedabad ahead of Trump's visit there, the Sena said the US president's trip would neither stop the fall of rupee's value in forex market nor offer betterment to those (slum dwellers) behind the wall.

Independence Day: India's 11 iconic landmarks

Independence Day: India's 11 iconic landmarks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

From Agra Fort and Red Fort to Sabarmati Ashram, Jallianwala Bagh and Kirti Mandir, these sites have had played an important role in India's freedom struggle.

Samlaya mishap: Two linemen arrested

Samlaya mishap: Two linemen arrested

Rediff.com24 Apr 2005

Bodhabhai and Balwantsinh were arrested from their native places in Panchamahals district, police said.

Lalu's car attacked

Lalu's car attacked

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Prison break, letters to Pakistan: A terrorist's life behind bars

Prison break, letters to Pakistan: A terrorist's life behind bars

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The lax security in jails is under scanner with recent episodes of breaks and murders of inmates, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Former Union minister and controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anantkumar Hegde has once again stoked a row by calling the freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi a "drama". However, this is not the first time a leader from the ruling party has insulted the Father of the Nation. Here are other instances when BJP leaders took a swipe at Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

Guj riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea after 4 weeks

Guj riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea after 4 weeks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Zakia, the wife of Ehsan Jafri, an ex-MP who was killed in one of the worst incidents during the riots, has challenged the Gujarat high court's October 5, 2017, order rejecting her plea against the SIT's decision.

SIMI chief, 10 others get life sentence for treason

SIMI chief, 10 others get life sentence for treason

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

A special court in Indore on Monday awarded life imprisonment to Students Islamic Movement of India chief Safdar Hussain Nagori and 10 other activists of the banned group

Chinese media highlights Modi-Xi bonhomie

Chinese media highlights Modi-Xi bonhomie

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad, setting aside formalities to strike a friendly tone were highlighted by the state media on Thursday, with write ups and photos on front pages.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

China will flood direct flights to India with wholesale takeaways of the authentic stuff; Indian businessmen will fight for the commission and the consumers for the cuisine, predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

A delegation comprising United States parliamentarians and businessmen called on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who has been denied visa by that country after the 2002 riots.

Guj riots: Nanavati commission's term extended by 6 months

Guj riots: Nanavati commission's term extended by 6 months

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The Nanavati Commission probing the 2002 riots in Gujarat has been granted another extension of six months till December 31 this year by Gujarat government, officials said on Tuesday.

Ishrat case: IPS officer Vanzara remanded in CBI custody

Ishrat case: IPS officer Vanzara remanded in CBI custody

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

A local court on Wednesday remanded suspended IPS officer D G Vanzara in CBI custody till June 10 in the Ishrat Jahan encounter killing case.

IPS officer Vanzara arrested by CBI in Ishrat case from jail

IPS officer Vanzara arrested by CBI in Ishrat case from jail

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The CBI, probing the 2004 fake encounter case of Isharat Jahan and three others, on Tuesday arrested suspended IPS officer D G Vanzara from Sabarmati Central Jail.

Top cop Vanzara arrested by CBI in Ishrat encounter case

Top cop Vanzara arrested by CBI in Ishrat encounter case

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the 2004 fake encounter case of Isharat Jahan and three others, on Tuesday arrested suspended Indian Penal Service officer D G Vanzara from Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad. The arrest was made after permission was granted by a special CBI court earlier in the day, sources said.

Ishrat case: Court grants permission to arrest Vanzara

Ishrat case: Court grants permission to arrest Vanzara

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court inn Ahmedabad on Tuesday granted permission to the central probe agency to arrest Gujarat IPS officer D G Vanzara, in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case.

Attack on JNU students 'state-sponsored mayhem': Congress

Attack on JNU students 'state-sponsored mayhem': Congress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The fascists in control of our nation, are afraid of the voices of our brave students. Today's violence in JNU is a reflection of that fear, Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet

On the run for 16 years, Godhra train burning accused held

On the run for 16 years, Godhra train burning accused held

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Yakub Pataliya, 63, was arrested from Godhra by a team of B Division police in the town after they received a tip-off that he was spotted in a locality on Tuesday, the official said.

Masked men unleash violence on JNU campus; 28 injured

Masked men unleash violence on JNU campus; 28 injured

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Eyewitnesses alleged the attackers entered the premises when a meeting was being held by JNU Teachers' Association on the issue of violence on campus and assaulted students and professors.

Biggest challenge facing the bullet train: 825 hectares of land

Biggest challenge facing the bullet train: 825 hectares of land

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Of the Rs 1.10 lakh crore investment required for the project, Japan is providing Rs 88,000 crore as a soft loan at 0.01 per cent interest.

The foursome who were tasked with Gujarat's welcome for Xi

The foursome who were tasked with Gujarat's welcome for Xi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Four Gujarat ministers were handpicked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to organise the reception for Chinese President Xi Jinping, right from the welcome at the airport to the menu for the dinner at the Sabarmati riverfront, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Curtains over slums, speed-breakers removed... Ahmedabad spruces up for Xi

Curtains over slums, speed-breakers removed... Ahmedabad spruces up for Xi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Despite the administration's best efforts, all the maladies of small towns can't be wished away overnight, not even for the president of China, reports Sheela Bhatt from Ahmedabad.

After 16 years, 'fundraiser' for Akshardham terror attack held

After 16 years, 'fundraiser' for Akshardham terror attack held

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

On September 24, 2002, two armed terrorists entered the Akshardham temple complex in Gandhinagar and opened fire on devotees, leaving 34 dead and injuring 84 others.

Rural India has declared itself open defecation-free: PM

Rural India has declared itself open defecation-free: PM

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Respect for India is increasing all over. One can experience the change, Modi said.

Maulvi acquitted of Godhra carnage passes away

Maulvi acquitted of Godhra carnage passes away

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Maulvi Hussain Umarji, the cleric who was branded as the key conspirator of the 2002 Sabarmati Express carnage but was later acquitted, died in Godhra after a prolonged illness, his family said on Monday. Umarji, 65, who had been bed-ridden since his acquittal in February 2011, passed away on Sunday night.

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: 5 must-visit memorials

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: 5 must-visit memorials

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

As the nation celebrates the 143rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, TripAdvisor has come out with a list of the five most highly rated attractions closely associated with the Father of the Nation.

Prez poll: Pranab, Sangma to visit Gujarat

Prez poll: Pranab, Sangma to visit Gujarat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

As part of their ongoing campaign for the July 19 Presidential election, United Progressive Alliance nominee Pranab Mukherjee and his rival P A Sangma will be separately visiting Gujarat in next couple of days.

Ahmedabad: Jailbreak plan by blasts accused thwarted

Ahmedabad: Jailbreak plan by blasts accused thwarted

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

"We have found a tunnel dug in the barrack where 14 of the serial bomb blasts accused are lodged. We have registered an FIR and investigation is on," said Superintendent of Sabarmati Central Jail V M Parghi.

Gujarati dishes on dinner menu for Chinese President Xi

Gujarati dishes on dinner menu for Chinese President Xi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Putting an end to all speculations regarding the menu of the dinner to be served to Chinese President Xi Jinping who will be coming to Ahmedabad on his maiden visit on Wednesday, the state government has said the food will consist of only Gujarati delicacies.

Can Indians live without Chinese imports?

Can Indians live without Chinese imports?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'India imports 70 per cent of its bulk drugs from China. Are we going to live without antibiotics?' asks Debashis Basu.

Best Bakery case: 4 convicts shifted to Vadodara jail

Best Bakery case: 4 convicts shifted to Vadodara jail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Four convicts of the Best Bakery case have been shifted to the central jail in the city in Vadodra, official sources said on Monday.

Prez poll: Meira Kumar files nomination, says fight of ideology begins

Prez poll: Meira Kumar files nomination, says fight of ideology begins

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Kumar will launch her campaign from Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat on June 30.

Nanavati gets 21st extension; will submit Godhra report in 6 months

Nanavati gets 21st extension; will submit Godhra report in 6 months

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

The Gujarat government has granted yet another extension of six months to the Nanavati Commission, probing the 2002 post-Godhra riots, officials said on Tuesday.

Sohrab case: Jailed accused to miss Mumbai court day

Sohrab case: Jailed accused to miss Mumbai court day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The Sabarmati jail authorities Thursday said they could not send the accused of the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter killing case to Mumbai where they have been summoned by a local court on Friday.

Exclusive: Arun Jaitley on Godhra and Modi

Exclusive: Arun Jaitley on Godhra and Modi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Arun Jaitley, one of the BJP's seniormost leaders and a friend of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, in an exclusive conversation with Sheela Bhatt.

In Ahmedabad, Amit Shah says 'entire Kashmir is ours'

In Ahmedabad, Amit Shah says 'entire Kashmir is ours'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

His slogan-chanting comes in the wake of Peoples Democratic Party chief and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti's criticism that Shah was "daydreaming" about abrogating Article 370 of the Constitution that provides special status to the state.

CBI questions Amit Shah over Ishrat encounter case

CBI questions Amit Shah over Ishrat encounter case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has questioned Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah in connection with the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case.

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'While they claim to cherish Bapu's ideals, they cherish Godse as fervently.'

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.