News for 'Surat'

Bad company! Kejriwal shares space with Osama, Hafiz Saeed in posters in Surat

Bad company! Kejriwal shares space with Osama, Hafiz Saeed in posters in Surat

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

While AAP blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party, the saffron party has rejected the allegations against them and said they have nothing to do with such banners.

Will Surat manage to steal Mumbai's Rs 3 trillion diamond crown?

Will Surat manage to steal Mumbai's Rs 3 trillion diamond crown?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

There are talks that Mumbai's prestigious Bharat Diamond Bourse may shift to Surat.

2G scam money went to tax safe havens via Surat: ED

2G scam money went to tax safe havens via Surat: ED

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

It is revealed that the 2G scam money has been transferred from Chennai to Dubai and Hongkong via Surat.

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'It's dull because this time the election is spread over such a long period.'

Rahul Gandhi to hand over official bungalow today

Rahul Gandhi to hand over official bungalow today

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The former Congress president was asked to vacate the premises by April 22 following his disqualification after the conviction and two-year sentence by a Surat court for his 'Modi surname' remark.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

Revealed! What Gambhir Told Sreesanth

Revealed! What Gambhir Told Sreesanth

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

S Sreesanth reveals what Gautam Gambhir called him in an Instagram video.

Supreme Court acquits 11 men in 1993 Surat twin blasts cases

Supreme Court acquits 11 men in 1993 Surat twin blasts cases

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday acquitted all eleven persons who were convicted and sentenced to jail terms ranging from 10 to 20 years in 1993 Surat twin blasts cases in which one girl was killed and 31 others were injured.

HC begins hearing on Rahul's plea seeking stay on conviction

HC begins hearing on Rahul's plea seeking stay on conviction

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The court of Justice Hemant Prachchhak had allowed the lawyer for complainant Purnesh Modi to submit additional documents opposing Gandhi's criminal revision application against the Surat sessions court order rejecting his plea to stay his conviction and kept the matter for hearing on May 2.

3 dead, 6 injured as under-construction flyover in Surat collapses

3 dead, 6 injured as under-construction flyover in Surat collapses

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Three labourers were killed on Tuesday and six others injured when a portion of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Parle point area of the city, a senior official said.

Surat's diamond industry faces staff  crunch

Surat's diamond industry faces staff crunch

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Once bitten, twice shy, the laid-off workers, many of whom had switched to sectors like textile and agriculture, are apprehensive about returning to diamond processing. Before Diwali last year, there were about 3,000 diamond cutting and polishing units with a 600,000-strong workforce.

Blast in Surat, 23 killed

Blast in Surat, 23 killed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

According to police, LPG cylinders exploded at 0325 IST on the ground floor of a building having a diamond unit.

Surat couple makes Rafale-themed wedding card; earns PM's praise

Surat couple makes Rafale-themed wedding card; earns PM's praise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a letter sent to the Surat-based couple -- Yuvraj Pokharna and bride-to-be Sakshi Agrawal -- Modi described the content of the card as "ingenious" and asserted that it had inspired him to work even harder for the country.

Looms hum in Surat kitchens

Looms hum in Surat kitchens

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Income Tax officials raid diamond traders in Mumbai, Surat

Income Tax officials raid diamond traders in Mumbai, Surat

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Traders were producing fake purchase and sale billing receipts and also availing multiple loans on one consignment.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Wayanad on Aug 12-13 after being reinstated as MP

Rahul Gandhi to visit Wayanad on Aug 12-13 after being reinstated as MP

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Gandhi was reinstated as MP by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Monday, days after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in a criminal defamation case.

Surat: Kids forced to walk on fire, glass pieces

Surat: Kids forced to walk on fire, glass pieces

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

In a bizarre incident, primary section students of a private school in Surat were compelled to parade barefoot on a bed of ignited coal and glass pieces, as a confidence building measure."Primary school students aged between 10 to 14 years of Riverdale Academy in Surat were paraded barefoot on a fire bed of coal and glass pieces, to help them gain confidence," revealed an employee of Riverdale School.

War hits Surat's diamond industry

War hits Surat's diamond industry

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

Rahul's conviction 'just, proper and legal': Guj HC dismisses plea

Rahul's conviction 'just, proper and legal': Guj HC dismisses plea

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The HC noted that there is no reasonable ground to stay the conviction.

3 more bombs defused in Surat

3 more bombs defused in Surat

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

The bombs found on Wednesday were similar to the 18 found on Tuesday from in and around Varacha, where several diamond processing units are located, police said.

Patna HC stays Rahul Gandhi's trial in 'Modi surname' case

Patna HC stays Rahul Gandhi's trial in 'Modi surname' case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Justice Sandeep Kumar stayed the proceedings while hearing a petition of Gandhi, who has contended that since he has already been convicted in a similar case by a Gujarat court, he cannot be put on trial for the same offence again.

Modi surname remark: Patna court summons Rahul Gandhi on April 25

Modi surname remark: Patna court summons Rahul Gandhi on April 25

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The defamation case in the MP/MLA court in Patna was lodged by Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

Citizens and police unite for Surat's 'third eye'

Citizens and police unite for Surat's 'third eye'

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Surat's businessmen and citizens collect funds to help the police build a state-of-the-art surveillance system that will provide real-time video coverage of the city. Sheela Bhatt reports.

Insulting our intelligence: Sibal on BJP's Rahul 'insulted OBCs' claim

Insulting our intelligence: Sibal on BJP's Rahul 'insulted OBCs' claim

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

BJP leaders and Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Anurag Thakur had accused Gandhi of insulting OBCs.

Ayodhya priest offers Rahul a place to stay at Hanumangarhi temple

Ayodhya priest offers Rahul a place to stay at Hanumangarhi temple

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

A mahant at the Hanumangarhi Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday invited Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to stay on the temple premises after he vacates the government bungalow allotted to him as member of Parliament.

Rahul gets back Tughlaq Lane bungalow, says India is his home

Rahul gets back Tughlaq Lane bungalow, says India is his home

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been re-allotted the 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow a day after his disqualification as Lok Sabha member was restored following a directive of the Supreme Court, officials said on Tuesday.

Surat rape and murder: Suspect nabbed from Rajasthan

Surat rape and murder: Suspect nabbed from Rajasthan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The accused has been identified as Harsh Sahay Gurjar and was held from Ganganagar in Sawai Madhopur district

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.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

With more than a 100 runs still to get, it would be an uphill task for Maharashtra to turn the match around on Day 3.

BJP MLA Purnesh Modi wants to be heard if Rahul files appeal in SC

BJP MLA Purnesh Modi wants to be heard if Rahul files appeal in SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

BJP MLA Purnesh Modi, complainant in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking that he be heard if the Congress leader moves a plea challenging the high court verdict refusing to stay his conviction in the Modi surname remark case.

Could This 3 BHK Be Rahul's New Home?

Could This 3 BHK Be Rahul's New Home?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The simple 1,500 square feet house will be in some contrast to the spacious 12, Tughlaq Lane Lutyens Delhi bungalow that was Rahul Gandhi's home for 19 years.

Two held on charges of planting bombs in Surat

Two held on charges of planting bombs in Surat

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

The city police have got a major breakthrough in the case of planting of 25 bombs in Surat with the arrest of two persons, police officials said.

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.

Surat on high alert; 2 cars with explosives found

Surat on high alert; 2 cars with explosives found

Rediff.com27 Jul 2008

A live bomb was defused near a hospital and two cars stuffed with explosives were found in and on the outskirts of Surat on Sunday, sparking a high security alert in the diamond city. The police have seized a car laden with explosives from Punagam area on the outskirts of Surat city, Police Inspector M R Chavda said.

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.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.

'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.