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Gujarat CM thinks Dalit agitation is opposition's plan to defame Modi

Gujarat CM thinks Dalit agitation is opposition's plan to defame Modi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Rupani claimed that the state government had taken 'prompt action' in the incident as all the main culprits were arrested the next day.

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said people living in the coastal belt would be shifted to safer places.

Karat questions PM's silence over assault on Gujarat Dalits

Karat questions PM's silence over assault on Gujarat Dalits

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Karat and CPI-M MP P K Biju are in Gujarat to meet the victims of atrocities on Dalits.

PM didn't do enough for Dalits in his home state: Mevani

PM didn't do enough for Dalits in his home state: Mevani

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Jignesh Mevani of Dalit Samiti on Monday said the PM paid only lip service instead of reining in the cow vigilantes.

Rains abate in Gujarat but towns, villages remain flooded

Rains abate in Gujarat but towns, villages remain flooded

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Even as rains abated in most parts of Gujarat on Friday morning, several towns and villages witnessed water logging due to swollen rivers, officials said.

Dalits thrashed for skinning dead cow near crematorium in Gujarat

Dalits thrashed for skinning dead cow near crematorium in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

According to the FIR lodged on Monday in connection with the incident that took place in Kasor village of Sojitra taluka, around 15 men from Rajput community thrashed the 22-year-old man and his 45-year-old mother on Saturday night, while accusing them of defying the rules for skinning the dead cattle.

Una row: Civil hospital discharges, readmits Dalit victims

Una row: Civil hospital discharges, readmits Dalit victims

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

On July 25, these four youths were discharged from Rajkot hospital as doctors said their condition had improved. But they were rushed to the civil hospital in Ahmedabad next day.

Support the beating of Dalits who slaughter cows: Telangana BJP MLA

Support the beating of Dalits who slaughter cows: Telangana BJP MLA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh has defended the cow vigilants in the backdrop of flogging of Dalits in Gujarat.

18 NDRF teams on standby in Gujarat for Biparjoy rescue and relief ops

18 NDRF teams on standby in Gujarat for Biparjoy rescue and relief ops

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A total of 33 teams have been earmarked by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to undertake relief and rescue operations in Gujarat and Maharashtra ahead of the expected landfall of cyclone 'Biparjoy' near the Jakhau port in Kutch district, officials said on Wednesday.

EC seeks details from Ramesh on Shah's calls to 150 DMs before counting

EC seeks details from Ramesh on Shah's calls to 150 DMs before counting

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

In a letter to Ramesh, the poll panel has asked him to share details regarding his claim by 7 pm on Sunday.

Telangana BJP MLA booked for supporting Una Dalit attack

Telangana BJP MLA booked for supporting Una Dalit attack

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A case has been registered in Hyderabad against Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Raja Singh for his remarks which allegedly defended the attacks on Dalits in Gujarat's Una and supported the cow vigilantes involved.

Guj polls: Key constituencies that go to polling in 1st phase on Thursday

Guj polls: Key constituencies that go to polling in 1st phase on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

A total of 788 candidates are in the fray in the first phase of the elections on 89 seats spread across 19 districts of South Gujarat and Kutch-Saurashtra regions.

218 Indian fishermen freed by Pakistan

218 Indian fishermen freed by Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The fishermen were freed from Malir jail on instructions from the Interior Ministry as a goodwill gesture, jail superintendent Hasan Sehto said.

Modi's 'Gujarat model' debunked during polls: Rahul Gandhi

Modi's 'Gujarat model' debunked during polls: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The Congress chief took a swipe at the ruling party saying if it had a film franchise it would be called "Lie Hard".

Dalits being consistently targeted by 'cow vigilantes'

Dalits being consistently targeted by 'cow vigilantes'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The team members said that Dalits are "soft targets" for these vigilante groups.

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The DG said the maximum of four teams of the NDRF have been positioned in Kutch district and the Gujarat government has done an in-depth evacuation exercise as part of which fishing boats have been anchored, big ships have been sent to the high seas so that they are not affected by the tidal waves, more than 4,000 hoarding have been taken down so that they don't become deadly flying objects as strong winds blow.

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Dalits are protesting against the brutal assault on fellow community members on July 11 for allegedly skinning a cow in Una in Gir-Somnath district.

14 killed as heavy rains in south Gujarat, Saurashtra

14 killed as heavy rains in south Gujarat, Saurashtra

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Three national highways in Kutch, Navsari and Dang districts were blocked due to damage caused by rains. Fifty one state highways and over 400 panchayat roads have also been damaged, state Disaster Management Minister Rajendra Trivedi told reporters.

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Kejriwal's new jobs promise comes days after he assured free electricity up to 300 units per month if voted to power in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state where polls are due by the year-end.

Una flogging victims write to Prez, seek to end lives

Una flogging victims write to Prez, seek to end lives

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Seven members of a Dalit family were thrashed by self-proclaimed cow vigilantes on July 11, 2016 in Mota Samadhiyala village in Una taluka of Gir Somnath district.

15% candidates face criminal charges in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

15% candidates face criminal charges in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Of the 137 candidates having criminal records, 78 candidates are facing serious cases such as murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping and rape.

PM reviews preparedness on Cyclone Tauktae

PM reviews preparedness on Cyclone Tauktae

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Modi called for ensuring maintenance of all essential services such as power, telecommunications, health and drinking and their immediate restoration in the event of damages caused to them.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

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

Gujarat records 60% voter turnout in Phase 1

Gujarat records 60% voter turnout in Phase 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

An average 59.24 per cent voter turnout was recorded as of 5 pm on Thursday across 89 assembly seats in the first phase of Gujarat elections, officials said.

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

Gujarat: Dalits refuse to dispose of dead cattle

Gujarat: Dalits refuse to dispose of dead cattle

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The decision to stay away from the work by the community members has left the administration harried

After Modi's nod, Somnath Temple to invest in gold monetisation

After Modi's nod, Somnath Temple to invest in gold monetisation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The trust has around 35 kg of gold and will deposit the gold which is not in day-to-day use of the temple.

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

3 dead as heavy rains batter Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The National Disaster Response Force, the Air Force and teams of other agencies have been pressed into service and they have so far rescued 214 stranded people. Over 6,200 people in the region have been shifted to safer places. Ten state highways and many roads have also been damaged.

Gujarat: AAP upbeat after Delhi win, but it's BJP's election to lose

Gujarat: AAP upbeat after Delhi win, but it's BJP's election to lose

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

It was a high-stakes three-cornered fight between the BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party.

Lions killed cow skinned by Dalits in Una: CID

Lions killed cow skinned by Dalits in Una: CID

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Cops said it was still a matter of investigation as to who called the 'cow vigilantes' when the Dalits were skinning the cow and what was the motive behind giving such false information, which led to the brutal thrashing.

300 Dalits convert to Buddhism in Gujarat

300 Dalits convert to Buddhism in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

According to organisers, though conversions are carried out every year on Vijaya Dashmi, this year the numbers were high on account of the Una Dalit flogging incident.

Biparjoy to recurve towards Kutch, slightly weakened

Biparjoy to recurve towards Kutch, slightly weakened

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Since its formation on June 6 in the southeast Arabian Sea, Biparjoy had maintained a northward track, gathering strength and becoming an extremely severe cyclonic storm on June 11, packing wind speed of more than 160 kmph, and then losing intensity a day later.

Kejriwal asks all communities to unite against BJP

Kejriwal asks all communities to unite against BJP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Arvind Kejriwal exhorted all community members to unite in the fight against Gujarat BJP's "oppressive" regime.

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The national capital received heavy precipitation resulting in waterlogging on several roads and traffic jams at various intersections.

Gujarat polls: Who will bag the all-important Dalit vote?

Gujarat polls: Who will bag the all-important Dalit vote?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

While the BJP says it is confident Dalits will vote for it in the state assembly polls due this year-end, the Congress says it is paying attention to seats with 10 per cent or more Dalit population.

Maharashtra deploys police as petrol pumps start to run dry

Maharashtra deploys police as petrol pumps start to run dry

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

About 2,000 petrol pumps, mostly in western and northern India, have run out of fuel stocks as the strike by some truckers' associations entered the second day on Tuesday.

Gujarat braces for Cyclone Biparjoy, landfall likely near Kutch on June 15

Gujarat braces for Cyclone Biparjoy, landfall likely near Kutch on June 15

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The very severe cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' intensified into an 'extremely severe cyclonic storm' and is likely to cross Saurashtra-Kutch and adjoining Pakistan coasts around the afternoon of June 15 as a 'very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS)', the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to intensify in 12 hours

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to intensify in 12 hours

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

'Very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy at 2330 hrs IST of 9th June over east-central Arabian Sea near lat 16.0N & long 67.4E. Likely to intensify further & move north-northeastwards during the next 24hrs,' the IMD said in a tweet.

VOTE: No entry for non-Hindus at Somnath temple sans permit. Do you agree?

VOTE: No entry for non-Hindus at Somnath temple sans permit. Do you agree?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The famous pilgrim place of Lord Shiva, the Somnath temple in Gujarat will now be off-limits for non-Hindus as authorities have decided against entry to people following other faiths without prior permission.

Biparjoy to make landfall in Gujarat town on Thursday, 7500 evacuated

Biparjoy to make landfall in Gujarat town on Thursday, 7500 evacuated

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The state government has begun preparations to deal with the fallout of the cyclone as it will bring very strong wind and heavy rainfall in the region, officials said.