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Hardik Patel slapped by man at rally in Gujarat

Hardik Patel slapped by man at rally in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

An angry Patel blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party for the incident and said this was an attempt to kill him.

89 Gujarat farmers committed suicide in last four years: Govt

89 Gujarat farmers committed suicide in last four years: Govt

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Gujarat agriculture department on Wednesday said that 89 farmers committed suicide in the state in the last four years, while claiming that crop failure was not the reason behind the extreme step in any of the cases.

BJP survives Gujarat scare; tramples Congress in HP

BJP survives Gujarat scare; tramples Congress in HP

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The result in Gujarat was not as grand as the saffron party had expected as the party did not even cross its 2012 tally.

The morning after mayhem on streets of Gujarat

The morning after mayhem on streets of Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

It was a night of carnage in parts of Gujarat on Tuesday.

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The use of such robots can not only save lives but can also help road construction companies cut down on labour costs.

Maruti's Gujarat plant site draws real estate developers

Maruti's Gujarat plant site draws real estate developers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

According to villagers in the region, builders have been doing the rounds of the area, trying to spot suitable locations for residential projects.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Centre directs implementation of quota in promotion to SC/ST staff

Centre directs implementation of quota in promotion to SC/ST staff

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The move comes following a recent verdict by the Supreme Court in this regard.

Now, Honda Cars scouts Gujarat for new plant site

Now, Honda Cars scouts Gujarat for new plant site

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Honda has invested Rs 3,526 crore in its Rajasthan unit.

Modi magic made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

Modi magic made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Later addressing a public meeting in Varana, Gandhi asked Modi to respond to allegations of manipulative share trading by a firm linked to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The railway division is in talks with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

All the numbers about the BJP's rise!

All the numbers about the BJP's rise!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The BJP is contesting 437 seats this election, the Congress 423.

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The focus shifts almost immediately from celebrations to the challenges faced by the man who powered his party to 303 seats in the Lok Sabha.

Court grants bail to Hardik Patel, asks him to remain outside Gujarat for six months

Court grants bail to Hardik Patel, asks him to remain outside Gujarat for six months

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Gujarat high court on Friday granted bail to Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel in two sedition cases, with a rider that he will have to stay outside the state for the next six months.

Going against BJP costs Amul Chairman his job

Going against BJP costs Amul Chairman his job

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Vipul Chaudhary, chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) that markets its products under the Amul brand, has been removed from the post.

Minor Dalit boy assaulted for wearing shoes in Gujarat

Minor Dalit boy assaulted for wearing shoes in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In the video, which was allegedly shot and circulated by one of the accused, the Dalit boy can be seen sobbing and pleading for mercy.

Rains, storm leave nearly 50 dead in 4 states

Rains, storm leave nearly 50 dead in 4 states

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

In a tweet, the prime minister's office said, Modi has approved an ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the kin of those who have lost their lives.

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The prime minister has been unstoppable as he transported the BJP to colossal success on a wave of muscular nationalism, majoritarian pride and charisma.

PM talking about Aiyar's remark after getting exposed: Rahul

PM talking about Aiyar's remark after getting exposed: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

He promised a complete loan waiver to farmers as soon as the Congress formed government in the state.

Quota row: Curfew lifted in 3 areas, army flag march continues

Quota row: Curfew lifted in 3 areas, army flag march continues

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The situation in Gujarat, bearing the brunt of the agitation by Patel community seeking reservation under Other Backwards Class category, is gradually returning to normal, officials said.

Modi's seaplane ride on Sabarmati river

Modi's seaplane ride on Sabarmati river

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The prime minister took the first-ever flight by such a craft in the country on the last day of campaigning for the Gujarat polls.

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.

Why Patels are angry with Modi and the BJP

Why Patels are angry with Modi and the BJP

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Prasanna Zore/ Rediff.com talk to members of the Patel community to find out why they are dissatisfied with the state of affairs.

Maruti may save Rs 10,500 crore by not investing in Gujarat

Maruti may save Rs 10,500 crore by not investing in Gujarat

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The amount would depend on the time period that would elapse from the start to when capacity reaches 1.5 million cars

Patel stir: Mobile internet ban lifted in Gujarat except Ahmedabad

Patel stir: Mobile internet ban lifted in Gujarat except Ahmedabad

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Police on Tuesday lifted the ban they had imposed on mobile internet, social media and SMS services in the wake of violence during the Patel stir in various parts of the state last week.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Why Gujarat is better prepared to launch Ayushman Bharat

Why Gujarat is better prepared to launch Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ayushman Bharat health care scheme is just a slogan for the moment, it is the state's Mukhyamantri Amrutum health assurance scheme which is a comforting reality for many.

PM received kickbacks from Sahara and Birla: Rahul's 'quake'

PM received kickbacks from Sahara and Birla: Rahul's 'quake'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Last week, Gandhi claimed that he had evidence of "personal corruption" of the prime minister but he was being prevented from speaking in the Lok Sabha because it would cause an earthquake.

Hardik Patel arrested in Surat, released on bail; internet banned

Hardik Patel arrested in Surat, released on bail; internet banned

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Patel community leader Hardik Patel was arrested in Surat tonight for defying prohibitory orders clamped ahead of his 'Ekta March' for reservation under OBC quota but was freed on bail by a court soon afterwards.

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Gujarat results will be 'zabardast', says Rahul on final day of campaigning

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

At a press conference, the Congress president-elect also said, "What Modiji has said about former PM Manmohan Singh is not acceptable."

Lesser known parties bring out out-of-the-box manifestos in Guj

Lesser known parties bring out out-of-the-box manifestos in Guj

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Armed with out-of-the box manifestos that promise abolition of income tax and unemployment allowance to educated youth, 48 Lok Sabha candidates of 21 lesser known parties have jumped in the poll fray in Gujarat.

Why Gujarat is experiencing floods like never before

Why Gujarat is experiencing floods like never before

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Simultaneous activation of both Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal low-pressure systems has led to the state receiving an excess 65 per cent rainfall.

Why north Indians are fleeing Gujarat

Why north Indians are fleeing Gujarat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'Mobs are entering north Indian homes and threatening families to leave Gujarat or face consequences.'

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats spread across 14 districts in north and central Gujarat, in the final phase of the polls, where 2.22 crore people are eligible to exercise their franchise.

Congress builds bridges with Oppn after Rahul-Modi meet

Congress builds bridges with Oppn after Rahul-Modi meet

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Not all Opposition parties on board, say they are once bitten, twice shy.

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Coming soon: A Modi museum in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The Gujarat tourism department is planning to convert the erstwhile house of Modi's family into a museum, reports Sohini Das.

Padmaavat opens under security cover, cinegoers defy threat of violence

Padmaavat opens under security cover, cinegoers defy threat of violence

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The film faces opposition from fringe Rajput groups, who allege that it distorts history and show Queen Padmavati in "poor light".

Will Vijay Rupani keep his job after a close fight?

Will Vijay Rupani keep his job after a close fight?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The chief minister is not being hailed as the leader who led the party to a victory in the state.

Jashodaben's security cover to stay; the jury is out on privileges for PM's wife

Jashodaben's security cover to stay; the jury is out on privileges for PM's wife

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

So far as entitlements and privileges of a PM's wife are concerned, the rules, though, are not as clear.

Exclusive! Old friends say 'Modi is our dream merchant'

Exclusive! Old friends say 'Modi is our dream merchant'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'Only he can bring change in India that all of us have been dreaming of since we saw America for the first time when our plane touched down at JFK airport.' Narendra Modi's friends in New York and New Jersey travel down memory lane and remember a simple man with great ambition. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com tracks down the Modi bhakts, who knew since his first visit in 1993 that he was destined for bigger things.