News for 'Gujarat Branch'

Alleged conman Kiran Patel brought from J-K to Gujarat

Alleged conman Kiran Patel brought from J-K to Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Patel was handed over to the Gujarat police late Thursday afternoon after its request for his custody was granted by the court of the chief judicial magistrate in Srinagar, an official said.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

Canadian security officer meets Gujarat cops over deaths near US border

Canadian security officer meets Gujarat cops over deaths near US border

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Three Gujarat-based "illegal immigration" agents, who facilitated the family's ill-fated journey, were later arrested.

Gujarat riots: Teesta moves HC to quash FIR against her for fabricating proof

Gujarat riots: Teesta moves HC to quash FIR against her for fabricating proof

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

A sessions court had recently rejected her discharge plea in the case, even as the Supreme Court granted her bail after the Gujarat high court denied her relief.

Gujarat HC judge opts out of hearing Teesta's plea to quash FIR

Gujarat HC judge opts out of hearing Teesta's plea to quash FIR

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Now, the chief justice of the high court will allot the case to a new judge.

HC gives clean chit to police in death of Salman home firing accused

HC gives clean chit to police in death of Salman home firing accused

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan said there seems to be nothing amiss about the death.

Engineer arrested for post on bomb threat at Ambani wedding

Engineer arrested for post on bomb threat at Ambani wedding

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The Mumbai police were on high alert after an X user @ffsfir wrote a post about the potential threat which reads like "My mind is wondering shamelessly that half the world would go upside down tomorrow after a bomb went off at the Ambani wedding. trillions of dollars in one pin code."

Extradition process begins to bring back Lawrence Bishnoi's Brother from US

Extradition process begins to bring back Lawrence Bishnoi's Brother from US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Both Lawrence and Anmol Bishnoi have been named as wanted accused in the April 14 firing incident outside the Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area.

Mumbai police search Tapi river for Salman's home shooting pistol

Mumbai police search Tapi river for Salman's home shooting pistol

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Based on the technical surveillance, they were apprehended on April 16 from a temple premises at Mata No Madh near Bhuj town in Gujarat by joint teams of the Mumbai and Kutch police.

Framing innocents case: Teesta Setalvad appears in court in Gujarat

Framing innocents case: Teesta Setalvad appears in court in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Mumbai-based social activist Teesta Setalvad on Monday appeared before a sessions court in Ahmedabad in a case where she is accused of fabricating evidence to frame "innocent" people and defame Gujarat in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

How Mumbai police traced and arrested 2 Salman house shooters

How Mumbai police traced and arrested 2 Salman house shooters

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

A senior Gujarat police officer has said that Gupta and Pal were hired by the gang of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to open fire at Khan's house.

Gujarat: 14 more held for harassing interfaith couples

Gujarat: 14 more held for harassing interfaith couples

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Days after the arrest of three persons in Gujarat's Vadodara city for allegedly targeting interfaith couples, harassing them and uploading their videos on social media, 14 more have been apprehended in connection with the case, the police said on Thursday.

Stone pelting at Ganesh pandal in Surat triggers clash; 34 detained

Stone pelting at Ganesh pandal in Surat triggers clash; 34 detained

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

As per police, some miscreants travelling in an autorickshaw threw stones at the Ganesh pandal, damaging the idol.

Now, Sanjiv Bhatt arrested in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Now, Sanjiv Bhatt arrested in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Bhatt is the third accused arrested in the case after social activist Teesta Setalvad and former Director General of Police of Gujarat R B Sreekumar.

Salman firing case: 2 pistols, bullets found in river

Salman firing case: 2 pistols, bullets found in river

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The Mumbai police's crime branch has recovered two pistols, magazines and bullets from the Tapi river in Gujarat during a search operation to recover weapons allegedly used in the firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence, an official said on Tuesday.

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

An accused in Salman home firing dies by suicide, magisterial probe launched

An accused in Salman home firing dies by suicide, magisterial probe launched

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The probe initiated by the judicial magistrate is being carried out under section 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and all related documents have been submitted, a police official said.

'Surrender immediately': Gujarat HC denies activist Teesta Setalvad bail

'Surrender immediately': Gujarat HC denies activist Teesta Setalvad bail

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Setalvad was taken into custody on June 25 last year along with former Gujarat Director General of Police R B Sreekumar and ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in an offence registered by Ahmedabad crime branch police for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame "innocent people" in the post-Godhra riots cases.

Day after SC bail, Gujarat HC rejects Teesta's discharge plea in same case

Day after SC bail, Gujarat HC rejects Teesta's discharge plea in same case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

A sessions court in Ahmedabad on Thursday rejected activist Teesta Setalvad's application seeking discharge in a case related to alleged fabrication of evidence related to the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Gujarat police arrested filmmaker Avinash Das on Wednesday in a case related to sharing on Twitter a photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah with arrested IAS officer Pooja Singhal, an official said.

Govt okays issuing of electoral bonds ahead of Gujarat, HP polls

Govt okays issuing of electoral bonds ahead of Gujarat, HP polls

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Ahead of the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, the government on Monday approved the issuance of the 23rd tranche of electoral bonds that will open for sale on November 9.

8 arrested in Gujarat over 'Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao' posters

8 arrested in Gujarat over 'Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao' posters

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The AAP has launched a nationwide poster campaign with slogans like "Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao" in 22 states, said AAP's state convener Gopal Rai on Thursday.

5th accused in Salman Khan house firing case arrested

5th accused in Salman Khan house firing case arrested

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Two motorcycle-borne persons opened fire outside Khan's residence at the Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area on April 14 and fled from the spot.

SC to hear Teesta's plea against Gujarat HC order on Wednesday

SC to hear Teesta's plea against Gujarat HC order on Wednesday

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a plea by social activist Teesta Setalvad challenging the Gujarat high court order which had rejected her plea for regular bail and directed her to surrender immediately in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence to frame innocent people in 2002 post-Godhra riots cases.

Shooters surveyed Salman's Panvel farmhouse before Bandra house attack

Shooters surveyed Salman's Panvel farmhouse before Bandra house attack

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Two men arrested for firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai had conducted a survey of his farm house at Panvel in adjoining Raigad district four days before the shooting incident, police said on Thursday.

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The game zone had fire safety equipment but action taken to control the fire was not sufficient, leading to the tragedy on Saturday, a senior police officer said on Sunday, a day after the tragedy.

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar remanded in judicial custody in Gujarat riots case

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar remanded in judicial custody in Gujarat riots case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The two were produced before metropolitan magistrate SP Patel after their police custody ended.

Firing outside Salman's home: Cops claim 'international link'

Firing outside Salman's home: Cops claim 'international link'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Mumbai police on Thursday told a court in Mumbai that there is a possibility of an 'international connection' in the recent firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence.

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

He is allegedly a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs, the official said.

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Another partner or co-owner of the firm that operated the recreation facility has been nabbed which took the number of persons arrested in the case to five, officials said.

Illegal live streaming-betting racket with Pak link busted in Guj

Illegal live streaming-betting racket with Pak link busted in Guj

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The server used for the purpose was tracked by cyber crime personnel to Divyanshu Patel, a resident of Unjha in Mehsana district, who was arrested, he said.

Police bust massive IPL betting operation in Indore

Police bust massive IPL betting operation in Indore

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The accused had obtained mobile phone SIM cards in fake names and used to take betting amounts from people through QR codes, the official said.

SC grants bail to Teesta Setalvad, calls Gujarat HC order perverse

SC grants bail to Teesta Setalvad, calls Gujarat HC order perverse

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

In a big relief to activist Teesta Setalvad, the Supreme Court on Wednesday granted her regular bail in a case of alleged fabrication of documents to frame innocent people in the 2002 post-Godhra riot cases while terming as "perverse" and "contradictory" the Gujarat high court order denying her bail.

Amit Shah photo row: Gujarat cops detain filmmaker Avinash Das from Mumbai

Amit Shah photo row: Gujarat cops detain filmmaker Avinash Das from Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

He was being brought to Ahmedabad for further action, the official said.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

Gujarat HC denies bail to TMC's Saket Gokhale in crowd-funding misuse case

Gujarat HC denies bail to TMC's Saket Gokhale in crowd-funding misuse case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Gujarat high court on Monday refused regular bail to Trinamool Congress (TMC) spokesperson Saket Gokhale in a case related to alleged misuse of money collected through crowd-funding.

Duo fired outside Salman's house to kill him: Police

Duo fired outside Salman's house to kill him: Police

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Mumbai police's crime branch on Tuesday submitted to a local court that the two arrested accused opened fire outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house 'in an attempt to kill him'.

Gujarat couple seeking to enter US illegally held captive in Iran

Gujarat couple seeking to enter US illegally held captive in Iran

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

After they landed at Tehran airport a few days ago, a Pakistani agent took them to a hotel and held them hostage for ransom, officials said.

Doctors' strike cripples OPDs nationwide, Centre to form panel

Doctors' strike cripples OPDs nationwide, Centre to form panel

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The government on Saturday said a committee will be formed to propose safety measures for healthcare professionals even as OPD services were hit across the country as doctors joined the 24-hour nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to protest the alleged rape and murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata.