News for 'Prajapati'

Girl, rescued from45-foot-deep borewell, is well

Girl, rescued from45-foot-deep borewell, is well

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

The condition of a little girl, who survived a 27-hour ordeal before being pulled out of 45-foot-deep borewell on Wednesday night in a major rescue operation, has "improved" and is "stable" but she is expected to be in hospital for four to five days, doctors said on Thursday.

Geetha Johri becomes Gujarat's 1st woman DGP, replaces PP Pandey

Geetha Johri becomes Gujarat's 1st woman DGP, replaces PP Pandey

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Johri is the one who has been accused in the Sohrabuddin-Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case. However, the special Central Bureau of Investigation court discharged her from the case in March 2015, as the prosecution failed to obtain sanction for her prosecution from the state government.

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

On his birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of Raghuvir Yadav's best roles on big screen and small.

Chhattisgarh: Constable killed in encounter with Naxals

Chhattisgarh: Constable killed in encounter with Naxals

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

A police jawan was killed in a gun-battle with Maoists in insurgency-hit Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district today, the police said. "The encounter took place near a river in restive Hekli forests under Mardapal police station limits when security personnel were returning after a search operation in the evening," Kondagaon Additional Superintendent of Police Surjit Atri told PTI.

Shilpa meets Virender Sehwag

Shilpa meets Virender Sehwag

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

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UP sees 57.36 per cent voter turnout in fifth phase of elections

UP sees 57.36 per cent voter turnout in fifth phase of elections

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The districts going to polls in this phase are Balrampur, Gonda, Faizabad, Ambedkar Nagar, Bahraich, Shravasti, Basti, Siddharth Nagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Amethi and Sultanpur.

Congress 'candidate' files nomination from seat given to SP

Congress 'candidate' files nomination from seat given to SP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

SP has already fielded its sitting MLA from Gauriganj seat.

SC orders for floor test in MP by 5 pm on Friday

SC orders for floor test in MP by 5 pm on Friday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud also ordered video recording and possible live streaming of the assembly proceedings when the Kamal Nath led Congress government would undertake the floor test.

WATCH: Nirbhaya's mother wants you to fight, not cry

WATCH: Nirbhaya's mother wants you to fight, not cry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

They've both been scarred by the henious act of rape. Meet bravehearts Asha Singh Nirbhaya's mother, and rape survivor Seeta Prajapat who continue their fight against this terrible crime.

SC upholds MP Guv's decision asking Kamal Nath to hold floor test

SC upholds MP Guv's decision asking Kamal Nath to hold floor test

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta, in its detailed verdict rejected the submission of the then Kamal Nath government that governor at best can call session of assembly but cannot direct for holding floor test in the running house.

SC to pronounce verdict in Judge Loya's death case on Thursday

SC to pronounce verdict in Judge Loya's death case on Thursday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The Maharashtra government had argued in the apex court that all pleas seeking an independent probe into Loya's death were motivated and aimed at targeting "one individual" in the guise of upholding the rule of law.

Guilty won't be spared, no matter how influential: Yogi on Unnao

Guilty won't be spared, no matter how influential: Yogi on Unnao

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The CM said his government has not deviated from its zero-tolerance policy on crime.

MP guv asks Kamal Nath to seek floor test on Tuesday

MP guv asks Kamal Nath to seek floor test on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Tandon's fresh directive came two days after he first asked Nath to face a floor test on Monday, after commencement of budget session of the Assembly.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Post-K'taka euphoria, BJP gets MP jolt as 2 MLAs back Congress

Post-K'taka euphoria, BJP gets MP jolt as 2 MLAs back Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Reacting to the voting, chief minister Kamal Nath said, "The BJP says daily that we are a minority government and one which could fall any day."

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom named best boxer at World Championship

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom named best boxer at World Championship

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Oppn flays Yogi govt after Centre faults UP's move to include 17 OBCs in SC

Oppn flays Yogi govt after Centre faults UP's move to include 17 OBCs in SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The state government had on June 24 directed district adminstration to issue SC certificates to 17 OBCs -- Kashyap, Rajbhar, Dhivar, Bind, Kumhar, Kahar, Kewat, Nishad, Bhar, Mallah, Prajapati, Dhimar, Batham, Turha, Godia, Manjhi and Machua.

'My mother is Modi's mother; he will punish his mother's killers'

'My mother is Modi's mother; he will punish his mother's killers'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Bereaved families on how they are coping with their tragedies after terrorists gunned down seven tourists from Gujarat and Maharashtra on July 10 in Kashmir

CBI judge hearing Amit Shah's case transferred

CBI judge hearing Amit Shah's case transferred

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The special Central Bureau of Investigation judge hearing the case of fake encounter cases of gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh and Tulsi Prajaptai, was on Wednesday transferred, following which the court adjourned the hearing on the Amit Shah's discharge plea.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

MP Guv asks Kamal Nath to seek trust vote on Monday

MP Guv asks Kamal Nath to seek trust vote on Monday

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The governor also directed that the trust vote be held by division of votes and the process be recorded on video by the Vidhan Sabha through independent persons.

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the government asking the companies to operate with only 50 per cent staff strength, and exports dipping to almost zero, the truck and bus drivers idling at the petrol pump say they hardly have any work now. At a petrol pump on the deserted Bavla-Changodar highway near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, several trucks and buses are neatly parked in a row.

A big win for the Media. And the Republic

A big win for the Media. And the Republic

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The Bombay high court order quashing the gag order on reporting the court proceedings in the Sohrabuddin encounter case is a victory for every journalist and Indian, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara admitted to hospital

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara admitted to hospital

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Suspended Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, an accused in a string of fake encounter killing cases, was admitted to a hospital in Ahemdabad on Saturday after he complained of chest pain.

Are MLAs dying because MP assembly is jinxed?

Are MLAs dying because MP assembly is jinxed?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Some BJP and Congress leaders believe the assembly building is filled with 'negative energy'.

How Akhilesh wants to make a comeback

How Akhilesh wants to make a comeback

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'Akhilesh's plan is simple.' 'He wants to lead the party on the strength of the infrastructural development his government has done, capitalise on the massive sympathy wave of young people in the state who dream of doing what he has managed to do -- defy a feudal, greying orthodoxy that occupies and sits on posts and positions never to leave.'

Realty firms hope for revival in housing sales after rate cut

Realty firms hope for revival in housing sales after rate cut

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Realty sector is facing a huge slowdown for last 3-4 years, leading to a significant delays in possession of flats to customers.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

In battle for ballots, stakes are high for Raje, Pilot

In battle for ballots, stakes are high for Raje, Pilot

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Elections in four assembly seats, Nasirabad in Ajmer, Kota South and Weir in Bharatpur and Surajgarh in Jhunjhunu, are scheduled for Saturday. Results will be declared three days later on September 16

CBI grills suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara in jail

CBI grills suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara in jail

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

In what may spell fresh trouble for Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Amit Shah, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday questioned jailed suspended Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara who accused the former Gujarat minister of ditching police officers who followed the state government's "conscious policy".

SC rejects review plea against Shah in Sohrabuddin encounter case

SC rejects review plea against Shah in Sohrabuddin encounter case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The apex court had on August 1 upheld the clean chit given by the high court and the trial court to the BJP president in the encounter case and rejected the plea for its revival.

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Gods are deceitful too and villains can be upright upholders of the law.' 'Perhaps political leaders of all shades would benefit from these lessons instead of declaring themselves upholders of a dharma that means different things to different people,' points out Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara retires in jail

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara retires in jail

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Suspended Gujarat cadre IPS officer D G Vanzara, who has been behind bars for the past seven years in connection with fake encounter cases, retired on Saturday after 34 years of service.

Congress-SP tug-of-war reaches Priyanka's doorstep

Congress-SP tug-of-war reaches Priyanka's doorstep

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Congress and SP tussle over 10 assembly seats in Amethi and Rae Bareli.

CBI court grants bail to Vanzara, Pandey in Ishrat Jahan case

CBI court grants bail to Vanzara, Pandey in Ishrat Jahan case

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Suspended IPS officers D G Vanzara and PP Pandey were on Thursday granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad in the 2004 case of fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan and 3 others after remaining in jail for 18 months.

'I thank the Almighty to have given me courage'

'I thank the Almighty to have given me courage'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

'After shots were fired from the front, I ducked and shifted my position instinctively.' 'I had heard from other drivers that when stones are pelted at a bus the first target is the driver.'

Rahul skips seats in family bastion witnessing 'friendly fight'

Rahul skips seats in family bastion witnessing 'friendly fight'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The Congress vice president has eyes on the larger objective of his partnership with Akhilesh, which may provide the template against the BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Congress wants Modi's head over Vanzara's revelations

Congress wants Modi's head over Vanzara's revelations

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Both the Houses of Parliament were adjourned without transacting any business on Tuesday, with senior leaders attributing the adjournments to a diktat from Gandhinagar where Narendra Modi has come in the firing line from multiple quarters along with his key aide and confidante Amit Shah, and the Congress has taken the opportunity to ask for the Gujarat chief minister's resignation.

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday

Rediff.com30 May 2014

IPS officer D G Vanzara, who is behind the bars in connection with fake encounter cases, will retire on Saturday. After serving for 34 years, the suspended officer who is in jail for the last seven years will retire. He is lodged in Sabarmati Central Prison.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.