News for 'Ahmadabad'

Air India flight fell on ground right after take-off

Air India flight fell on ground right after take-off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The Air India plane AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed immediately after take-off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, as per the Gujarat State Police Control Room.

A Mother Is Unable To Forget Daughter's Last Words

A Mother Is Unable To Forget Daughter's Last Words

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Take care Maa, flight take off karne wala hai, wapas aakar baat karti hoon.'

Owner of Mumbai hoarding, that collapsed killing 16, arrested

Owner of Mumbai hoarding, that collapsed killing 16, arrested

Rediff.com17 May 2024

At least 16 people were killed, and 75 injured after the billboard collapsed in an unexpected dust storm in Mumbai on Monday.

CAT, Through The Ages

CAT, Through The Ages

Rediff.com19 May 2023

CAT began in 1984 and after 25 years of pen and paper mode, it moved to a computer-based test in 2009.

PIX: Windies touch down in Ahmedabad

PIX: Windies touch down in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Having got the better of England in a T20I series at home, a confident West Indies team arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday morning for its upcoming limited overs series against India.

Modi urges people to visit historical railway stations in their vicinity

Modi urges people to visit historical railway stations in their vicinity

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The railways observed a week of Azadi ki Rail Gadi, from July 18-23, through 27 trains and 75 railway stations, across 24 states that are linked to the Indian freedom struggle.

The magical hues of Kutch in ten amazing photographs

The magical hues of Kutch in ten amazing photographs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

When a pre-planned trip fell through, Mridula Dwivedi decided to visit Kutch on an impulse.

Agencies doing their job: Govt on tax raids on media houses

Agencies doing their job: Govt on tax raids on media houses

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Union minister Anurag Thakur said that "one should take complete information and sometimes many issues come up that are far from truth..."

Modi Tweet: Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani sent to 3-day police custody in Assam

Modi Tweet: Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani sent to 3-day police custody in Assam

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Gujarat legislator Jignesh Mevani, who was arrested by Assam police from the western state for a purported tweet, was on Thursday remanded to three days police custody by a court in Kokrajhar in the north eastern state.

MCX to offer bullion spot deals soon

MCX to offer bullion spot deals soon

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL), an arm of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), is planning to launch gold and silver (bullion) contracts in spot market in Kolkata by end of this month.

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jazeera Airways started flying to India 18 months ago, servicing Ahmadabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.

Hope for Sawai Man Singh Stadium after court order

Hope for Sawai Man Singh Stadium after court order

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

A High Court order which has asked Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) and the State Government to sign an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Sawai Man Singh Stadium has raised the hopes that Jaipur might host Rajasthan Royals' home matches in upcoming IPL VI.

2002 Akshardham temple attack mastermind held

2002 Akshardham temple attack mastermind held

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

It was alleged that he had planned the terror attack and helped Lashkar-e-Tayiba in carrying it out.

Special trains for Armed Forces, women

Special trains for Armed Forces, women

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Indian Railways will launch special trains for defence personnel, women and common people.

Gujarat court acquits 5 AP men in conspiracy case

Gujarat court acquits 5 AP men in conspiracy case

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

The Ahmadabad district sessions court's verdict to acquit all the accused in the Ahmadabad conspiracy case has brought cheers to the families of five people from Andhra Pradesh who were imprisoned in Sabarmati Jail for seven years.

Video: People opt for khadi couture this summer

Video: People opt for khadi couture this summer

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

With the heat rising well above normal levels, sales of Indian khadi clothes have picked up in Ahmadabad. Wholesalers and boutique owners weigh in.

Adani case: 2 customs officers arrested

Adani case: 2 customs officers arrested

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Both the senior officers were arrested yesterday from their residences in Goa, CBI's Anti Corruption Bureau SP S S Gavli told PTI on Tuesday, refusing to divulge the exact location and names and designations of the officers.

Vande Bharat Mission to be expanded to central Asia, Europe

Vande Bharat Mission to be expanded to central Asia, Europe

Rediff.com8 May 2020

They said stranded Indians in central Asia as well as in various European countries will be brought back home in the second phase of evacuation beginning May 15.

Mumbai police hands over seven IM men to Gujarat

Mumbai police hands over seven IM men to Gujarat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

The Ahmedabad crime branch on Tuesday secured the custody of seven alleged members of the terror group Indian Mujahideen, arrested by the Mumbai police, from a local court, police officials said.All the seven are accused in blasts cases across the country since 2005 including those at New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Bangalore, crime branch sources said.

'My boyfriend's been laid off and vents his frustration on me'

'My boyfriend's been laid off and vents his frustration on me'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on June 4 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

Opposition didn't realise what kind of magician I am: Modi

Opposition didn't realise what kind of magician I am: Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Slamming Opposition which "discarded" his "Gujarat model" before polls, Narendra Modi called himself a "magician" in Ahmadabad and said that he had ensured that his opponents could not escape the issue of development in the campaign.

Private cos to generate 7 lakh jobs in 2020: Survey

Private cos to generate 7 lakh jobs in 2020: Survey

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

In 2020, retail and e-commerce sector will lead the table and is expected to generate 112,000 jobs followed by IT & ITeS (105,500), FMCG (87,500), manufacturing (68,900), BFSI (59,700) and healthcare (98,300), the survey said.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

VOTE: Does India overreact to Sunny Leone's condom ads?

VOTE: Does India overreact to Sunny Leone's condom ads?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

First Goa, now Gujarat!

CBI stenographer arrested for molesting female doc on train

CBI stenographer arrested for molesting female doc on train

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

A 21-year-old stenographer with the CBI, in Navi Mumbai was today arrested for allegedly molesting a female doctor while she was asleep in a Mumbai-bound Express train, railway police said.

Mumbai is India's richest city with Rs 55 lakh crores in wealth

Mumbai is India's richest city with Rs 55 lakh crores in wealth

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

While Delhi, home to 22,000 millionaires and 18 billionaires, has a total wealth of USD 450 billion (Rs 30,15,000 crores), Bengaluru boasts of a total wealth of USD 320 billion (Rs 21,44,000 crores). The city is home to 7,500 millionaires and eight billionaires.

We gave away 15-20 runs too many Tanvir

We gave away 15-20 runs too many Tanvir

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Highveld Lions' seamer Sohail Tanvir cited lack of experience as the reason for his team's defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals.

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force started landing in Gujarat with the help of the Indian Air Force to undertake preventive evacuation of people living on the west coast, an IAF official said.

80% commuters prefer Ola, Uber to regular taxis

80% commuters prefer Ola, Uber to regular taxis

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

65% of respondents find surge pricing by aggregators burdensome.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

'Aavjo Gujarat', Modi's last words as he bids state farewell

'Aavjo Gujarat', Modi's last words as he bids state farewell

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi on Thursday left for New Delhi after finally bidding adieu to Gujarat saying, "Aavjo (goodbye) Gujarat."

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Months after his meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a lawmaker has praised his "honest, transparent and open" governance, which he said is attracting American companies to invest heavily in the Indian state.

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Modi will host dinner for Abe at a hotel in the old city area.

Meet the man who unearthed the fodder scam

Meet the man who unearthed the fodder scam

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Rumour has it that former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad had once misbehaved with Amit Khare, the then district commissioner of Chaibasa in south Bihar, in full public view. The incident was enough to enrage the strong lobby of Indian Administrative Service officers to take on the all-powerful chief minister.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Rail Budget has everything for common man: Prabhu

Rail Budget has everything for common man: Prabhu

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The initiatives intended to benefit the common man include e-ticketing, catering on demand, bio-toilets, food for infants, better stations.

Iran stunned by minnows Poland in Kabaddi World Cup

Iran stunned by minnows Poland in Kabaddi World Cup

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Iran's unbeaten streak in the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup came to a grinding halt after they were stunned by minnows Polland 25-41 in their league clash at the TransStadia in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Economics for India, strategic trust for China

Economics for India, strategic trust for China

Rediff.com14 May 2015

While the two sides' objectives may appear to differ, it is clear that both India and China are emphasising on the common minimum possible areas of cooperation between them, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.

Celebrating the Goddess in Chennai

Celebrating the Goddess in Chennai

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Navratri celebrations in Chennai are not only about Golu dolls, Saraswathi Puja or Ayudha Puja. These days, Durga Puja and Dandiya Raas too are regular events in the city, reports S Saraswathi.