News for '-vadodara'

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Veteran Mithali Raj's retirement from the T20 format paved the way for the induction of youngsters such as 15-year-old rookie Shafali Verma in the Indian women's team for the upcoming home T20 Internationals against South Africa.

Irfan Pathan marries 21-year-old model Safa Baig in Jeddah

Irfan Pathan marries 21-year-old model Safa Baig in Jeddah

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

India all-rounder, Irfan Pathan got married to Safa Baig, a 21-year-old Saudi Arabian model, in a private wedding ceremony held at Jeddah on Thursday. The 'Nikaah' ceremony was held at Haram Shareef in Mecca and was attended only by family members and close relatives. The Pathans hosted a dinner at Hotel Trident in Jeddah following the wedding ceremony. Reports suggest that the couple were dating since two years.

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.

There's a new Pandya in town

There's a new Pandya in town

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Krunal got his chance to don the national cap two years after younger brother Hardik's ODI debut in October 2016 against the West Indies in the first of three T20 Internationals at Kolkata.

Zaheera's sister served notice

Zaheera's sister served notice

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

The Vadodara police are also searching for Zaheera.

Cops intensify search for Zaheera, family

Cops intensify search for Zaheera, family

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

With the Supreme Court Wednesday sentencing Best Bakery prime witness Zaheera Sheikh to one year imprisonment for contempt of court, Vadodara police has intensified its search for Zaheera and her family.

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab qualify, Karnataka in QF hunt

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab qualify, Karnataka in QF hunt

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Defending champions Karnataka also remained in the hunt for the last-eight berth, securing a five-wicket win over Uttar Pradesh that took their net run-rate to 0.292.

Aamir Khan slams Narendra Modi

Aamir Khan slams Narendra Modi

Rediff.com14 May 2006

During an interactive interview to the BBC Asian Network's new Hindi/Urdu show, Khan also criticised US president George Bush for his Iraq policy.

IN PICS: Heavy rains disrupt normalcy in Gujarat

IN PICS: Heavy rains disrupt normalcy in Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Heavy rains pounded the Saurashtra region in Gujarat, disrupting normal life and bringing rail and road traffic to a near halt even as over 3,000 people were shifted to safer places due to overflowing of dams, authorities said on Thursday.

COA chief welcomes SC order on Lodha reforms

COA chief welcomes SC order on Lodha reforms

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Vinod Rai welcomed the Supreme Court order on mandatory cooling off period for Board of Control for Cricket in India office-bearers after two consecutive terms and for putting a roadmap in place for the Board's elections.

Train mishap: FIR against 3 officials

Train mishap: FIR against 3 officials

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

According to the sources, the three accused had admitted the accident was caused by their mistake and they had not informed the higher-ups about the non-functioning of the traffic signal system.

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

In New Delhi, state Congress president Anil Kumar and party workers were detained by police at a petrol pump near Parmanand hospital.

Indore is India's cleanest city, UP's Gonda dirtiest: Swachh survey

Indore is India's cleanest city, UP's Gonda dirtiest: Swachh survey

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The 'Swachh Survekshan-2017' ranked Gonda as the dirtiest city and Bhusawal in Maharashtra stands second-last in the ranking.

RBS to close 23 of 31 branches in India

RBS to close 23 of 31 branches in India

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Move comes after bank's failure to close deal with HSBC.

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'When economic policies were attacked by people on his own side, he went ahead despite all the criticisms in the coalition, within the party and the Sangh Parivar.'

Lalu's car subjected to forensic tests

Lalu's car subjected to forensic tests

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The car was subjected to several physical tests and various aspects concerning the nature of the damage on its body and interiors would be investigated, the police said.

Zaheera's sister turns hostile

Zaheera's sister turns hostile

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Saira went back on her statement made during her deposition in the fast-track court at Vadodara.

'Dhoni is very smart'

'Dhoni is very smart'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'When you saw him, you immediately knew that he was something special.'

PM candidate should be declared in advance: Jethmalani

PM candidate should be declared in advance: Jethmalani

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Senior advocate and suspended Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ram Jethmalani on Friday said any party, which wants to come to power after the next Lok Sabha elections, should declare its prime ministerial candidate in advance.

Is Dhoni thinking of holidaying at home?

Is Dhoni thinking of holidaying at home?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Dhoni is likely to abandon the rest of the Australian Test tour following his sudden retirement from Test career for reportedly taking a vacation in between before returning to Australia for the One-day tri-series in mid-January.

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The Indian nationals, mostly students, research scholars and professionals are working in Indian and international companies in the Chinese province.

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The counting will begin at 8 am, and as per the Election Commission's COVID-19 guidelines, a candidate, his poll agent and counting agent can remain present in the counting hall, officials said, adding various measures have been taken to ensure social distancing and avoid crowding.

PM okays Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train plan

PM okays Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train plan

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

A decision on selecting the agency for starting the bullet train service will be taken in February, he said in Vadodara.

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.

Bomb threat in Mumbai-Ahmedabad train

Bomb threat in Mumbai-Ahmedabad train

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

A bomb disposal squad and dog squad were rushed to the Vadodara station to search the train, sources said, adding that no bomb was found.

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Sikhs love a good fight, and that's what the Modi government has given them.

After Sushma Swaraj, Munde backs Modi for PM

After Sushma Swaraj, Munde backs Modi for PM

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

After Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj endorsed Narendra Modi as party's prime ministerial candidate, senior party leader Gopinath Munde backed her saying the Gujarat chief minister is indeed a candidate for the post.

Police unaware of Best Bakery attack: ex-cop

Police unaware of Best Bakery attack: ex-cop

Rediff.com21 Feb 2005

Police say the phone connection of the bakery was cut and this could have been the reason why the victims couldn't inform the police on time.

ONGC finalises Rs 8,000-cr revamp plan

ONGC finalises Rs 8,000-cr revamp plan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The three onshore mature assets are Ankleshwar, Ahmedabad and Mehsana, ONGC chairman and managing director Sudhir Vasudeva told reporters in Vadodara on Thursday.

Modi loyalist spying on Sushma Swaraj?

Modi loyalist spying on Sushma Swaraj?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The Gujarat Samachar's Vadodara edition on Monday published a shocking story about MP Balkrishna alias Balu Shukla, a Narendra Modi loyalist.

Newly-elected Gujarat Congress MLA passes away

Newly-elected Gujarat Congress MLA passes away

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

A newly-elected Congress MLA on Friday passed away in a private hospital in Vadodara after suffering brain haemorrhage.

EC notice to Guj Cong chief for comments on Modi

EC notice to Guj Cong chief for comments on Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The Election Commission has issued a show cause notice to Gujarat Congress president Arjun Modhwadia for his reported remarks on the personal life of Chief Minister Narendra Modi and also for comparing him with animals and asked him to file his reply by November 24.

Indian eves win Bangladesh T20 series 3-0

Indian eves win Bangladesh T20 series 3-0

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The Indian women's cricket team rode on some disciplined bowling to register a 10-run victory over Bangladesh in the third and final T20 International and inflict a 3-0 whitewash on the visitors, in Vadodara, on Friday. Electing to bat, India posted 123 for 9 and then restricted Bangladesh to 113 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Raut, Kamini help India beat Bangladesh by 49 runs

Raut, Kamini help India beat Bangladesh by 49 runs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Poonam Raut and Thirush Kamini scored contrasting half-centuries in a 130-run opening stand as India thrashed Bangladesh by 49 runs in the first Twenty20 cricket international to a take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Vadodara on Tuesday.

Badani, Shrivastava lift Vidarbha from the dumps

Badani, Shrivastava lift Vidarbha from the dumps

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Former India batsman Hemang Badani scored a fighting, unbeaten 84 while Shalabh Shrivastava a sedate 63 to help Vidarbha post 219 for 8 against Baroda on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Vadodara, on Friday. Badani's patient 84 came off 221 balls while Shrivastava faced 129 deliveries during his impressive knock.

Alstom to set up R&D centre in Bangalore

Alstom to set up R&D centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

French power equipment maker Alstom on Wednesday said it would set up an R&D centre in Bangalore and upgrade its Vadodara and Delhi operations as part of plans to make India its global manufacturing hub and exports base.

Coming Soon: India's first 'skills university'

Coming Soon: India's first 'skills university'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The TeamLease Skills University which will be the first-of-its-kind will open in Gujarat and be operational in July 2014.

He served tea, I am a mason, says the man facing Modi at home

He served tea, I am a mason, says the man facing Modi at home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Narendra Modi's mother washed utensils to make a living. Madhusudan Mistry's grandmother, who brought him up, was a vegetable vendor. Mistry's trajectory from poverty to membership of the all powerful Congress Working Committee is moving. the man who has Rahul Gandhi's ear and is all set to take on Narendra Modi in Vadodara, speaks to Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt in a fascinating interview.