News for 'People of Gujarat'

Gujarat skipper Pandya hails 'match-winner' Miller

Gujarat skipper Pandya hails 'match-winner' Miller

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Rajasthan can still make the final if they beat the Lucknow Super Giants or Royal Challengers Bangalore, who face each other in the first eliminator later on Wednesday.

CBI arrests journalist in NEET-UG paper leaks case

CBI arrests journalist in NEET-UG paper leaks case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

A special CBI court in Godhra on Saturday granted the probe agency four-day custody of Jay Jalaram School's principal Purushottam Sharma, teacher Tushar Bhatt, and middlemen Vibhor Anand and Arif Vohra, all of whom are alleged to be involved in irregularities in the May 5 NEET-UG exam in Godhra.

Godhra train burning: SC seeks Gujarat response on some convicts' bail pleas

Godhra train burning: SC seeks Gujarat response on some convicts' bail pleas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The court then issued a notice to the state government on the bail pleas of Abdul Raheman Dhantia alias Kankatto, Abdul Sattar Ibrahim Gaddi Asla and others.

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'

Govt's Rs 28,602 cr boost for manufacturing industry

Govt's Rs 28,602 cr boost for manufacturing industry

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The government on Wednesday approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states on the lines of Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat to boost domestic manufacturing with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. These industrial areas will be in Khurpia in Uttarakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in Maharashtra, Palakkad in Kerala, Agra and Prayagraj in UP, Gaya in Bihar, Zaheerabad in Telangana, Orvakal and Kopparthy in AP, and Jodhpur-Pali in Rajasthan, and one in Haryana. A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Did Modi resign after Godhra?: Siddaramaiah on MUDA scam

Did Modi resign after Godhra?: Siddaramaiah on MUDA scam

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Terming the charges against him a "BJP conspiracy", Siddaramaiah said he would wage a legal fight.

Ahmedabad office raided by Gujarat police, claims AAP

Ahmedabad office raided by Gujarat police, claims AAP

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

A police official said the AAP office-bearers didn't give any details about who conducted the raid.

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nearly 3.64 lakh educated and "semi-educated" youngsters had registered with employment exchanges across Gujarat till December 2021, according to state government data.

AAP to end up hurting Cong's chances in Gujarat, benefitting BJP: Experts

AAP to end up hurting Cong's chances in Gujarat, benefitting BJP: Experts

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The Congress also claimed that the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP was the "B-team" of the BJP in Gujarat.

Gujarat cardiologist, 41, known for surgeries, dies of heart attack

Gujarat cardiologist, 41, known for surgeries, dies of heart attack

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Hundreds of mourners joined his last journey to a crematorium in the evening and paid tributes to the doctor known for performing a large number of surgeries.

Gujarat polls: Special booth for India's 'mini African village'

Gujarat polls: Special booth for India's 'mini African village'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

As Gujarat is all set to vote for the first phase of the assembly elections, Jambur, India's mini African village will vote in its special tribal booth for the first time.

Gujarat govt to form panel for implementing Uniform Civil Code

Gujarat govt to form panel for implementing Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Earlier, the BJP governments in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh had announced implementation of the UCC in their states.

Adani gives Teachers' Day lecture at college that rejected him

Adani gives Teachers' Day lecture at college that rejected him

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Gautam Adani had in the late 1970s applied to join a Mumbai college for education, but the college rejected his application. He did not pursue education but turned to business and went on to build a $220 billion empire. About four-and-a-half decades later, he gets called to the same college to deliver a lecture to students on Teachers Day. Adani had moved to Mumbai at the age of 16 and started working as a diamond sorter.

Historic win for BJP in Gujarat; Cong posts worst performance

Historic win for BJP in Gujarat; Cong posts worst performance

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

In winning a seventh term, the BJP also matched the Left Front's feat in West Bengal.

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Prashant Kumar Mishra, which heard the matter in a special hearing, urged the Chief Justice of India to assign the matter to a larger bench.

No response to 26/11, but it won't be the case anymore: Jaishankar

No response to 26/11, but it won't be the case anymore: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

"We should not have a repeat of what happened in Mumbai. That there was a terror attack and there was no response," Jaishankar told reporters in Mumbai.

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.'

Gujarat elections: 25 seats to watch out for

Gujarat elections: 25 seats to watch out for

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

These are the 25 seats to watch out for as Gujarat goes to the polls over two phases on December 1 and 5.

Naroda Gam acquittal paves way for Kodnani's return to Gujarat's politics

Naroda Gam acquittal paves way for Kodnani's return to Gujarat's politics

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Gujarat BJP leaders on Friday said if the physician-turned-politician, once a member of the powerful Narendra Modi ministry in the state and rising star in politics, wants to return to active politics, the saffron party will definitely assign work to her.

60 killed as overcrowded cable bridge collapses in Gujarat

60 killed as overcrowded cable bridge collapses in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

There was a rush of people on the bridge, which was reopened for the public just four days ago following the renovation work, when it snapped around 6.30 pm, officials said.

As Bengaluru gets inundated in rains, netizens flood social media

As Bengaluru gets inundated in rains, netizens flood social media

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Amid the heavy downpour in Bengaluru, residents of many flood-affected areas have taken to social media to pour out their woes ranging from waterlogging to complaining about "crumbling" infrastructure.

Ahmed Patel's daughter hints at political foray, may fight Gujarat polls

Ahmed Patel's daughter hints at political foray, may fight Gujarat polls

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Mumtaz Patel, however, did not shy away from declaring she will definitely enter active politics if she gets a chance to do "good work".

30km, 14 seats -- Modi holds mega roadshow in Gujarat

30km, 14 seats -- Modi holds mega roadshow in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

During the procession that lasted for more than three-and-half hours, he passed through 14 assembly constituencies.

Sunita or Atishi, who will replace Kejriwal as Delhi CM?

Sunita or Atishi, who will replace Kejriwal as Delhi CM?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected announcement to resign after two days kicked up a strong buzz on Sunday over the names of his wife Sunita and his ministers Atishi and Gopal Rai as his possible replacement.

Nvidia, RIL join forces to build AI computing infra

Nvidia, RIL join forces to build AI computing infra

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

American chip behemoth Nvidia Corp and India's retail-to-refining giant Reliance Industries on Thursday unveiled their goal to build a formidable AI computing infrastructure in the country. Highlighting the tie-up, Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, made a broader appeal: India should focus on "manufacturing" AI, rather than racing to build semiconductor fabs. As part of this collaboration, Nvidia will reportedly supply its Blackwell AI processors to power Reliance's one-gigawatt data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Hooch kills 7 in Gujarat, 10 hospitalised; 3 bootleggers in custody

Hooch kills 7 in Gujarat, 10 hospitalised; 3 bootleggers in custody

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

At least seven persons died and 10 others were admitted to different hospitals after consuming spurious liquor at Rojid village in Botad district of Gujarat, a senior police officer said on Monday.

Rahul verdict: Cong looks at options, BJP says victory of people

Rahul verdict: Cong looks at options, BJP says victory of people

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Congress on Thursday said it will continue to avail all options still available under the law after a Gujarat court rejected Rahul Gandhi's application for a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case.

Why were so many people allowed on bridge, asks Cong

Why were so many people allowed on bridge, asks Cong

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The Opposition party also sought financial and medical assistance from the government to all those affected.

Cyclone: People of this Kutch village are the last to shift

Cyclone: People of this Kutch village are the last to shift

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Of some 70 villages in the coastal area of Gujarat's Kutch district, people of Salaya are the last to shift to safe shelters in the face of the approaching cyclone Biparjoy.

Day after results, Modi holds roadshow in Gujarat

Day after results, Modi holds roadshow in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

People lined up in large numbers on both sides of the road to greet Modi.

HC summons Surat BJP MP who was elected unopposed

HC summons Surat BJP MP who was elected unopposed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The Gujarat high court has issued summons to the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from the Surat Lok Sabha constituency, Mukesh Dalal, over two petitions challenging his uncontested victory.

Modi warns BJP cadres against 'silent' Cong campaign in Gujarat

Modi warns BJP cadres against 'silent' Cong campaign in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday warned Bharatiya Janata Party workers against the Congress's 'silent' campaigning in Gujarat and said the ruling BJP will have to slightly modify its poll strategy to counter what he termed 'conspiracy' of the opposition party.

EPFO logs nearly 20 lakh net new members in July

EPFO logs nearly 20 lakh net new members in July

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Retirement fund body EPFO recorded a net addition of 19.94 lakh members in July this year, the labour ministry said on Monday. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said at a press conference that 10.52 lakh new or first-time workers subscribed to social security schemes run by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The minister said almost 20 lakh net new members addition (19.94 lakh) was recorded in July this year.

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'The people of Gujarat are fed up with the BJP.'

Over 7,200 Indian students return home post Bangladesh unrest: Govt

Over 7,200 Indian students return home post Bangladesh unrest: Govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The high commission of India in Dhaka and the assistant high commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Khulna have been assisting in the voluntary return of Indian nationals, he said.

Gujarat's youths, women support AAP, will win more than 92 seats: Kejriwal

Gujarat's youths, women support AAP, will win more than 92 seats: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

He said the people of Gujarat do not love him, state AAP president Gopal Italia or chief ministerial face Isudan Gadhvi but extending support because they feel AAP can resolve their issues

Gujarat diamond trader's 9-year-old daughter embraces Jain monkhood

Gujarat diamond trader's 9-year-old daughter embraces Jain monkhood

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

She will now shun all the material comforts and luxury, which her family of diamond merchants could have provided her.

Cong, NCP forge alliance for Gujarat poll; NCP gets 3 seats

Cong, NCP forge alliance for Gujarat poll; NCP gets 3 seats

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

NCP's Kandhal Jadeja was the only MLA to win from the party.

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.

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Kejriwal's new jobs promise comes days after he assured free electricity up to 300 units per month if voted to power in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state where polls are due by the year-end.