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Plea filed in SC against restoration of Rahul Gandhi's LS membership

Plea filed in SC against restoration of Rahul Gandhi's LS membership

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The petition, which was filed in the apex court on Tuesday by Lucknow-based advocate Ashok Pandey, said it is challenging the August 7 notification issued by the Lok Sabha restoring Gandhi's membership.

AP man claims dead Surat minor his child; DNA test initiated

AP man claims dead Surat minor his child; DNA test initiated

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The body of the girl, possibly between nine and 11 years of age, was found in the bushes in the Pandesara area of the city.

Paresh Rawal booked in Kolkata for 'cook fish with Bengalis' remark

Paresh Rawal booked in Kolkata for 'cook fish with Bengalis' remark

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The Kolkata Police has booked actor Paresh Rawal under different sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on a complaint filed by Communist Party of India-Marxist state secretary Md Salim, who alleged that he delivered 'hate speech' against the Bengali community during an election rally of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat.

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.

'93 Surat bombing suspect held in UK

'93 Surat bombing suspect held in UK

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

A key suspect in the 1993 Surat bombing, hunted by police worldwide for over 17 years, was arrested from a north England grocery store and a London city court will decide over his extradition to India. 49-year-old Mohammed Hanif Umerji Patel alias Tiger Hanif was traced to the grocery store in Bolton by Scotland Yard and later arrested from a house in Astley Street in Halliwell on February 16, a spokesman of the Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps, completing his century on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group A tie against Rajasthan to guide the defending champions to a 300-plus total in Jaipur on Saturday.

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

With land acquisition completed and infrastructure work streamlined, India's bullet train dreams are slowly, but finally, inching closer to reality.

Tara Goes On A Beach Break

Tara Goes On A Beach Break

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Krystle is at the Golden Temple... Ayushmann is in the Gir forest... Arjun is at Bondi...

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Indian Army personnel on Wednesday conducted yoga sessions at more than 100 locations along the country's land and maritime borders, forming a 'Bharatmala' on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga.

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Approaching the SC, getting a favourable decision and overturning the situation (the speaker's order), will be too much to ask for in too short time.'

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Ranji: Dube's blitz, Shaw's comeback and Mumbai's dominance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a counter-attacking fifty that proved to be the cornerstone of Mumbai's excellent 330 for six against Bengal

Paresh Rawal apologises for 'cook fish for Bengalis' remark

Paresh Rawal apologises for 'cook fish for Bengalis' remark

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal on Friday apologised for his statement linking gas cylinders, Bengalis and fish during a campaign speech in Gujarat, saying his reference was to illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas.

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

At the age of 15, she is all set to graduate in Psychology from the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore.

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7.

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja powers Saurashtra to big win

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja powers Saurashtra to big win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took 7/32 as Saurashtra thrashed Rajasthan by 218 runs.

Telangana row hits Surat's textile industry

Telangana row hits Surat's textile industry

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The industry's estimated losses stand at Rs 5-6 crore per day.

Why Surat's diamond polishing industry lost its sheen

Why Surat's diamond polishing industry lost its sheen

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The Surat Rough Diamond Sourcing (India) Ltd (SRDSIL), today seems to have run its course without reaching its objectives.

When Was Ram Mandir Project Not Political?

When Was Ram Mandir Project Not Political?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The Opposition's stand on the Ayodhya consecration is puzzling. Their only objection seems to be that the BJP has hijacked a religious event for political benefit. In saying this, the Opposition is either being naive or hypocritical, argues Jyoti Punwani.

Effigies of Ravana go up in flames as India celebrates Dussehra

Effigies of Ravana go up in flames as India celebrates Dussehra

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Here's a glimpse of how India celebrated the festival marking the triumph of good over evil.

Indian Mujahideen wanted to nuke Surat, save Muslims

Indian Mujahideen wanted to nuke Surat, save Muslims

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

In a chilling revelation, Indian Mujahideen chief Yasin Bhatkal, who is currently in the custody of Delhi police, has told interrogators that the terror group was planning to use a small nuclear bomb while carrying out a devastating strike in the industrial city of Surat in Gujarat.

15-20 rebel Sena MLAs in touch, claims Aaditya Thackeray

15-20 rebel Sena MLAs in touch, claims Aaditya Thackeray

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

"The dirt has gone away. Now we can do something good," Thackeray said,

If you keep speaking, you will be in more trouble: BJP warns Rahul

If you keep speaking, you will be in more trouble: BJP warns Rahul

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also "failing legally" after a Gujarat court verdict on Thursday held him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case.

27 killed in lightning strikes as rain batters Gujarat

27 killed in lightning strikes as rain batters Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The rains were being caused due to a cyclonic circulation lying over north east Arabian sea and adjoining Saurashtra and Kutch regions, the IMD said in its bulletin.

Surat: 'Terrorists' wear skullcap in mock drill, sparks war of words

Surat: 'Terrorists' wear skullcap in mock drill, sparks war of words

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Surat Police courted controversy when it made dummy terrorists wear skullcaps during an anti-terror mock drill.

Four-member govt panel to review grace marks for 1500 NEET students

Four-member govt panel to review grace marks for 1500 NEET students

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

The NTA denied any irregularities and said the changes made in the NCERT textbooks and grace marks for losing time at the examination centres were some of the reasons behind the students scoring higher marks.

Modi surname case: SC to hear Rahul's plea on July 21

Modi surname case: SC to hear Rahul's plea on July 21

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Mishra agreed to hear the plea after senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Gandhi, sought listing of the appeal on July 21 or July 24.

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.

Sentenced to attract disqualification, Rahul tells court in appeal

Sentenced to attract disqualification, Rahul tells court in appeal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday told a sessions court in Surat his conviction by a magistrate's court in a 2019 defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark was erroneous, patently perverse, and he was sentenced in a manner so as to attract disqualification as a member of Parliament.

Lockdown fear: Migrants start leaving Gujarat

Lockdown fear: Migrants start leaving Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Fearing another lockdown in the wake of a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in Gujarat, migrant workers and their families have started leaving Surat and Ahmedabad, two of the state's most severely affected cities.

Will Kesard Onji Dina Be Olympic Sport?

Will Kesard Onji Dina Be Olympic Sport?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Heard of Kesard Onji Dina? Which literally translates into 'One day in the mud'.

Surat rape case: Narayan Sai remanded in 14-day custody

Surat rape case: Narayan Sai remanded in 14-day custody

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram's son Narayan Sai was on Thursday remanded in 14-day judicial custody by a Surat court in a rape case filed against him by one of the two city-based sisters.

Mayank Agarwal 'gearing to comeback' after mid-flight health scare

Mayank Agarwal 'gearing to comeback' after mid-flight health scare

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal on Wednesday said he is on the mend and gearing for comeback after day-long hospitalisation caused by a suspicious liquid he drank on-board a New Delhi-bound flight in Agartala.

'Thieves have Modi name' case: Rahul pleads not guilty

'Thieves have Modi name' case: Rahul pleads not guilty

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

In his complaint, the BJP legislator had alleged the Congress leader had defamed the entire Modi community with his remarks, made during the Lok Sabha campaign this year.

Surat set to shine as diamond trading centre

Surat set to shine as diamond trading centre

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Surat, which polishes almost more than 95 per cent of the world's diamonds, is poised to become the assorting and trading hub for the precious jewel stone in the next 3-4 years.

Surat businessman buys Tendulkar's Ferrari

Surat businessman buys Tendulkar's Ferrari

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

The '360 Modena Ferrari', which once occupied pride of place in batting icon Sachin Tendulkar's fleet of premium cars, is now the prized possession of a Surat businessman Jayesh Desai, Chairman of Raj Hans group.

Cousin stabs woman to death for marrying lover in Gujarat

Cousin stabs woman to death for marrying lover in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The victim Kalyani married Jitendra Sonawane in court against the wishes of her family members a month ago, and her husband's family had decided to hold a traditional wedding ceremony for the couple on Tuesday, inspector H B Zala of Limbayat police station said.

Why this will be the best IPL season

Why this will be the best IPL season

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'All games in Mumbai-Pune, no flights, less travel, enough rest, small grounds, fast outfield, two new teams. Koi jukega nahi.'

Want To Become A Millionaire? Sell Tomatoes

Want To Become A Millionaire? Sell Tomatoes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

In May, farmer Ishwar Gaykar dumped his tomato crop due to low prices. Now, his fresh tomato crop has made him a millionaire.

'Only Cure For Migration Is To Create Jobs'

'Only Cure For Migration Is To Create Jobs'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Odisha government told the assembly over 40,000 workers migrated from the state last year, with the highest number -- 26,151 -- from Balangir.

The Man Who Got Rahul Gandhi Sentenced

The Man Who Got Rahul Gandhi Sentenced

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

'This judgment is welcome and people will now think twice before saying what they say.'