News for 'Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor M N Patel'

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi scored 62.3 per cent in his masters in Political Science, Gujarat University's Vice Chancellor M N Patel has said.

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'

Foreign students in Gujarat varsity attacked over namaaz in hostel; 2 held

Foreign students in Gujarat varsity attacked over namaaz in hostel; 2 held

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

An FIR was registered against 20-25 people and nine teams of security personnel were formed to conduct a probe into the incident, police commissioner GS Malik said.

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The university has also directed security agencies to deploy ex-Army personnel to strengthen the security of its hostel blocks, the official said.

The man who dug out Modi's marksheet

The man who dug out Modi's marksheet

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor M N Patel revealed the MA results of Narendra Modi at an impromptu press briefing at his house.

Gujarat's UCC panel headed by SC ex-judge, report in 45 days

Gujarat's UCC panel headed by SC ex-judge, report in 45 days

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The BJP government in Gujarat has formed a five-member committee, headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, to assess the need for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state and to draft a bill for the same. The committee will submit its report within 45 days. The decision has sparked debate with the Opposition claiming it is an attempt to divert attention from pressing issues ahead of the upcoming local body polls, while the government insists the UCC will protect the rights of tribal communities. The committee will consult with religious leaders, including those from the Muslim community.

Modi's degree: Gujarat court rejects pleas of Kejriwal, Singh to quash summons

Modi's degree: Gujarat court rejects pleas of Kejriwal, Singh to quash summons

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

This means the AAP leaders will have to appear before the trial court when it fixes the date of the next hearing.

Colleges may ban colas in Gujarat

Colleges may ban colas in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Gujarat HC quashes order to give Modi's degree details to Kejriwal, AAP to appeal

Gujarat HC quashes order to give Modi's degree details to Kejriwal, AAP to appeal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

In April 2016, the then CIC M Sridhar Acharyulu had directed the Delhi University and the Gujarat University to provide information to Kejriwal on the degrees that Modi received.

Modi degree row: Names spelt 'slightly differently' in admission form, reveals GU

Modi degree row: Names spelt 'slightly differently' in admission form, reveals GU

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The university said Modi changed his name from 'Narendrakumar Damodardas Modi', which he used in admission form for MA Part I, to 'Narendra Damodardas Modi' in MA Part II.

How Amit Shah gave BJP last-mile push in Gujarat civic polls

How Amit Shah gave BJP last-mile push in Gujarat civic polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

When Home Minister Amit Shah, who was in Gujarat to cast his vote in the urban body polls, learnt of the poor voter, instead of heading home he went to the Motera stadium, organised a control room, and was on the phone with practically everybody assigned duty on the ground: MPs, MLAs and BJP office-bearers. His single commandment was to check the voter list and phone or personally get people to the booths, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Yoginder Alagh's Death Is A Loss To India

Yoginder Alagh's Death Is A Loss To India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

For Yoginder, it is a release from pain. But for us, his friends, it is the loss of a warm and generous life companion, says Nitin Desai of his 50-year association with the eminent economist who passed into the ages on December 6, 2022.

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The 'Holi celebrations' event was organised by the Governor in the honour of the visiting dignitary and his delegation.

Watch out Modi! Aam Aadmi Party is making inroads in Gujarat

Watch out Modi! Aam Aadmi Party is making inroads in Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The AAP's mandate in Gujarat is similar to the one in Delhi -- address issues related to corruption and other grievances of the common man, says Vinay Umarji and Premal Balan

Gujarat: 'BJP 95-98 seats; Congress 85'

Gujarat: 'BJP 95-98 seats; Congress 85'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

'Minus Modi, the BJP will get only 50 seats.' 'He is planning 25 big meetings in Gujarat and that will make a difference.'

'Modi will win with a lesser majority'

'Modi will win with a lesser majority'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'But in 2024, the people of India will throw him out of power as the contradictions in him will be apparent.'

What the hounding of Ram Guha tells us about India

What the hounding of Ram Guha tells us about India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'We can make all the noise we want to about being a tolerant society, but the reality is in front of us.'

'People don't trust Modi anymore'

'People don't trust Modi anymore'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'Modi's charisma has started fading.'

Should mother tongue replace English in our schools?

Should mother tongue replace English in our schools?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

It is a difficult question to answer. This problem will remain with us for a very long time because we are the only major nation whose elite speaks a language that is a foreign tongue, says Aakar Patel.