News for 'Gujarat Branch'

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP named in CBI chargesheet

RTI activist's murder: BJP MP named in CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday filed a chargesheet against sitting Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in connection with the murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had waged a crusade against illegal mining in Gir forest, the last abode of Asiatic lions.

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday

Rediff.com30 May 2014

IPS officer D G Vanzara, who is behind the bars in connection with fake encounter cases, will retire on Saturday. After serving for 34 years, the suspended officer who is in jail for the last seven years will retire. He is lodged in Sabarmati Central Prison.

It is business as usual: ICICI Bank

It is business as usual: ICICI Bank

Rediff.com13 Apr 2003

On Friday, the bank's offices and ATMs in Gujarat were faced with anxious customers and a spate of withdrawals as rumours of its viability spread.

Dawood's nephew arrested in Mumbai in extortion case

Dawood's nephew arrested in Mumbai in extortion case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Rizwan Kaskar, the son of Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar, was arrested on Wednesday night from the international airport when he was trying to escape the country.

ILO writes to Modi, voices concerns over labour law changes

ILO writes to Modi, voices concerns over labour law changes

Rediff.com26 May 2020

ILO acts upon a plea by 10 central trade unions objecting to the ordinances proposed to temporarily scrap labour laws in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, along with executive orders issued by at least 10 states to increase the daily working limit to 12 hours from eight hours, along with other labour law changes.

Differences brewing between RSS and BJP?

Differences brewing between RSS and BJP?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Much depends on the BJP's electoral performance in next year's assembly elections. If the party fares well in UP and some states like Goa and Gujarat, it will be able to fob off the attempt at a reappraisal of its Hindutva doctrine, observes Amulya Ganguli.

On Day 3, people 'endlessly wait' outside banks and ATMs for cash

On Day 3, people 'endlessly wait' outside banks and ATMs for cash

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

The endless wait to get valid currency notes was also taking a toll on people waiting for hours in long queues as there were reports of many elderly people collapsing out of fatigue.

Voice-matching test on Hardik soon; aides' houses searched

Voice-matching test on Hardik soon; aides' houses searched

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

The police will conduct a voice spectrography test on Patel quota stir leader Hardik Patel, who along with five associates, is facing charges of sedition and "waging war" against the Gujarat government, officials said on Sunday.

Ishrat encounter: Govt dumps CBI plea to prosecute IB officials

Ishrat encounter: Govt dumps CBI plea to prosecute IB officials

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Bringing down curtains to the 11-year-long probe, the government has turned down the request of the Central Bureau of Investigation for granting prosecution sanction to four IB officials, including retired Special Director Rajender Kumar, who were allegedly involved in conspiracy behind killing of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

13/7: Maha police to grill Ahmedabad blast accused

13/7: Maha police to grill Ahmedabad blast accused

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

A team of Maharashtra police is camping in Gujarat to question some of Indian Mujahideen operatives arrested in connection with the Ahmedabad serial blasts of 2008.

2009 affidavit on Ishrat to Guj HC changed at 'political level': Pillai

2009 affidavit on Ishrat to Guj HC changed at 'political level': Pillai

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Former Union Home Secretary G K Pillai on Thursday said that the affidavit submitted to the Gujarat high court in 2009 about Lashkar-e-Taiyba links of Ishrat Jahan and her accomplices, who were killed in an alleged fake encounter in 2004, was changed at the "political level".

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king.

Delhi police need 3 more months to grill Abu Jundal

Delhi police need 3 more months to grill Abu Jundal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

26/11 handler Abu Jundal has been in custody of the Delhi police's special cell since June 21, but insiders say that his 'real' interrogation is yet to begin. Vicky Nanjappa reports

BJP MP questioned by CBI in connection with RTI activist murder

BJP MP questioned by CBI in connection with RTI activist murder

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday questioned Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dinu Bogha Solanki in connection with sensational murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa who had filed a plea before the Gujarat high court against illegal mining in Gir forests.

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

The Doctor Who Brought Hope To Thousands Of Women

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Dr Mahendra N Parikh changed the field of medicine in India, opening its scope to include thousands of women by bringing their health issues at the forefront.

Waiting in bank queue, girl accidentally shot at by security guard

Waiting in bank queue, girl accidentally shot at by security guard

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Ramila Jamra sustained a bullet injury in the leg when the service rifle of security guard went off accidentally outside a branch of Central Bank of India on Wednesday.

Citi eyes second-rung cities

Citi eyes second-rung cities

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The Mudra Mela Muddle

The Mudra Mela Muddle

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Not only has the Mudra loan mela generated no jobs, it has frittered away trillions of taxpayers' money and it's time to bury the scheme, argues Debashis Basu.

Patel reservation row: Lalji Patel detained by police

Patel reservation row: Lalji Patel detained by police

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The Gujarat police on Tuesday detained Sardar Patel Group head Lalji Patel in connection with violence during "jail bharo" agitation of Patidar community held last month.

Sadik encounter: Brother demands further probe by CBI

Sadik encounter: Brother demands further probe by CBI

Rediff.com30 May 2013

A special court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the 2003 encounter of Sadik Jamal, after allowing a petition by his brother seeking further investigation in the case, including that of the "role" played by Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

SC allows Guj govt to accept DGP PP Pandey's offer to stepdown

SC allows Guj govt to accept DGP PP Pandey's offer to stepdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The bench recorded that Pandey, in the letter, expressed willingness to step down and urged the state government to revoke the notification appointing him till April 30.

Hardik Patel shifted to hospital on 14th day of quota fast

Hardik Patel shifted to hospital on 14th day of quota fast

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Hospital authorities said Hardik was in the ICU and a team of doctors was treating him.

'Vanzara said he had Modi's clearance'

'Vanzara said he had Modi's clearance'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Advocate for one of the victims of Ishrat Jahan encounter case has claimed a retired Gujarat police officer had heard his suspended senior D G Vanzara, main accused in the case, telling another officer that he had the clearance of Chief Minister Narendra Modi for the encounter.

Ishrat case: Decks cleared for ADGP Pandey's arrest

Ishrat case: Decks cleared for ADGP Pandey's arrest

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation in Ahmedabad on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail application of Additional Director General of Gujarat Police Prithvi Pal Pandey, paving the way for his arrest in the 2004 fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Is there more than meets the eye to Kitex Garments, the world's second-largest children's garment producer, abandoning Kerala for Telangana?

Geek in uniform

Geek in uniform

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Premal Balan meets an Ahmedabad constable who is helping crime investigation become faster and more accurate with his software

US judge dismisses suit against PM Modi over 2002 riots

US judge dismisses suit against PM Modi over 2002 riots

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A United States federal court in New York on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a rights group in connection with the 2002 riots in Gujarat, saying he enjoys immunity as the sitting head of a foreign government.

Acche din have returned, says Vanzara after leaving jail

Acche din have returned, says Vanzara after leaving jail

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Vanzara, an accused in the fake encounter cases of Ishrat Jahan, said good days have returned.

SC puts off Hardik's plea against sedition case to Jan 5

SC puts off Hardik's plea against sedition case to Jan 5

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Apex court gives one-and-a-half months time to the Gujarat police to complete the investigation in the case.

Government reopens Ishrat case, high-level team to probe missing documents

Government reopens Ishrat case, high-level team to probe missing documents

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Prasad, additional secretary in the home ministry, will inquire into the circumstances in which the files related to the case of Ishrat Jahan, who was killed in an alleged fake encounter in Gujarat in 2004, went missing.

BJP dividing Hindus and Muslims: Mamata

BJP dividing Hindus and Muslims: Mamata

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

In the backdrop of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's 'I'm a Hindu nationalist' remark, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of dividing Hindus and Muslims.

After almost 16 yrs, 2002 Gulberg Society massacre accused arrested

After almost 16 yrs, 2002 Gulberg Society massacre accused arrested

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Ashish Pandey was arrested from Aslali locality by Crime Branch sleuths.

Stand-up comedians post apology after old videos, tweets resurface

Stand-up comedians post apology after old videos, tweets resurface

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Earlier this week, Twitter users dug out screenshots of jokes of some comics, including Varun Grover, Aditi Mittal, Abish Mathew, which they had cracked in the past.

Saraswati river did exist, says government constituted panel

Saraswati river did exist, says government constituted panel

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

"We have reached a conclusion that river Saraswati existed, it flowed. It originated in the Himalayas and met gulf at the western sea," Professor K S Valdiya, who led the panel, said while handing over the report to the government.

Partial relief to Hardik: Treason charge dropped, sedition upheld

Partial relief to Hardik: Treason charge dropped, sedition upheld

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Treason charge carries death sentence as the maximum penalty while sedition is punishable up to life term.

Delhi Police arrests AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in assault case

Delhi Police arrests AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in assault case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Balyan is AAP's 13th lawmaker to land in Delhi Police's net.

Ishrat Jahan was Lashkar-e-Tayiba's suicide bomber: Headley

Ishrat Jahan was Lashkar-e-Tayiba's suicide bomber: Headley

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

In a significant claim, Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley on Thursday said that Ishrat Jahan -- who was killed in an alleged fake encounter in 2004 in Gujarat --was actually a suicide bomber of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror outfit.

Snooping charges leveled against Amit Shah, Guj cops

Snooping charges leveled against Amit Shah, Guj cops

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Gulail.com and Cobrapost on Friday came out with sting operation details of alleged illegal phone tapping on a Bangalore woman in 2009 done under the reported instructions of former Gujarat home minister Amit Shah -- a confidante of Narendra Modi -- and the state police.

Ishrat case: Top cop Pandey gets further relief from HC

Ishrat case: Top cop Pandey gets further relief from HC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday directed a Special CBI Court in Ahmedabad to hear afresh the anticipatory bail application of senior IPS officer Prithvi Pal Pandey, an accused in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, and granted him relief from arrest till August 6.

Sadik encounter case: Court notice to CBI on bail plea of cop

Sadik encounter case: Court notice to CBI on bail plea of cop

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad on Monday issued notice to the investigating agency on a bail plea filed by retired police officer I A Syed, an accused in the 2003 Sadik Jamal alleged fake encounter case.