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Ex-Gujarat Guv Kamla Beniwal passes away

Ex-Gujarat Guv Kamla Beniwal passes away

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Beniwal was admitted to the hospital after a brief illness. One of her family members said the funeral will be held on Thursday.

Kamla Beniwal, the Governor who clashed with Modi, sacked

Kamla Beniwal, the Governor who clashed with Modi, sacked

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Kamla Beniwal, who had a running battle with Narendra Modi when he was Gujarat chief minister, was on Wednesday night sacked as governor of Mizoram just two months before her tenure comes to an end.

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

More than 1.7 lakh security personnel deployed as Rajasthan votes

More than 1.7 lakh security personnel deployed as Rajasthan votes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Union Minister of State Kailash Chaudhary was among the first to cast his vote, exercising his franchise in Balotra.

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a major security breach on the anniversary of the deadly 2001 Parliament terror attack, two persons on Wednesday jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery, shouted slogans and released yellow smoke from canisters that triggered panic and chaos in the House.

Serious lapses by Oreva led to Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT report in HC

Serious lapses by Oreva led to Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT report in HC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The lackadaisical approach on part of the management of Oreva company resulting in "one of the most severe and tragic human calamities" cannot be countenanced, the SIT said.

Modi's Sadbhavna fasts held on Centre's directive: Guj

Modi's Sadbhavna fasts held on Centre's directive: Guj

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The Gujarat government has said that Chief Minister Narendra Modi's 'Sadbhavna' fasts were organised on the directives of various central government ministries with an objective to preserve communal harmony and strengthen national unity.

Modi govt's attitude won't be a challenge: Guj Lokayukta

Modi govt's attitude won't be a challenge: Guj Lokayukta

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

After the Supreme Court upheld the appointment of Lokayukta in Gujarat, Justice (retd) R A Mehta on Wednesday said the Modi government's attitude will not come in the way of his work.

Gujarat has a new Lokayukta, but Modi has no clue!

Gujarat has a new Lokayukta, but Modi has no clue!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

In an unprecedented move that will surely bring her on a collision course with the state government, Gujarat Governor Dr Kamla Beniwal, using her special powers, has appointed retired judge of Gujarat high court Justice RA Mehta as the Lokayukta of the state.The governor has bypassed the Narendra Modi-led state government while making the appointment. The state government has been sitting on the file regarding the appointment of a state Lokayukta.

Victory bugles mark formation day across Gujarat

Victory bugles mark formation day across Gujarat

Rediff.com1 May 2010

The celebrations kickstarted with Modi paying homage to men who sacrificed their lives for the formation of Gujarat at Lal Darwaza area in Ahmedabad. He along with Governor Dr Kamla then paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram here and also felicitated the family members of the martyrs at the function held in Gandhi Ashram.

In PHOTOS: India's 2nd UAV squadron commissioned

In PHOTOS: India's 2nd UAV squadron commissioned

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The INAS 343 squadron, which has two Israeli-made Heron and two Searcher MKII UAVs, was commissioned by the Gujarat Governor Dr Kamla Beniwal on Monday.

PM, Modi to share stage for Sardar's museum opening

PM, Modi to share stage for Sardar's museum opening

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Dr Singh and Modi will share the stage at a function to inaugurate a museum dedicated to Vallabhbhai Patel's life. The function has been organised by the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Memorial Society, whose chairman is the Union minister of state for mines, Dinsha Patel.

HC stays compulsory voting rule in Gujarat civic polls

HC stays compulsory voting rule in Gujarat civic polls

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The Gujarat high court on Friday stayed the implementation of a law that makes voting compulsory in the civic body elections in the state.

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The development came a day after the protesting farmers rejected the Centre's offer to start talks as soon as they move to Burari and continued to stay put Singhu and Tikri borders of the national capital.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Akhil in boxing team for Asian Games, says 'glad I am back in the fold'

Akhil in boxing team for Asian Games, says 'glad I am back in the fold'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

All but written off after a string of injuries wrecked havoc on his career four years ago, enigmatic boxer Akhil Kumar staged a remarkable comeback to make the 10-member Indian men's team for the Asian Games, in Incheon, South Korea.

Lokayukta on Modi govt: Can't work with 'my way or highway' mindset

Lokayukta on Modi govt: Can't work with 'my way or highway' mindset

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Gujarat Lokayukta Justice R A Mehta's resignation letter is a stinging indictment of the Narendra Modi government's obstructionist attitude towards a constitutional watchdog.