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Mahatma Gandhi's ideas were forgotten, Modi revived them: Amit Shah

Mahatma Gandhi's ideas were forgotten, Modi revived them: Amit Shah

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

"Unfortunately, while homage was paid to the photos of Bapu, and he found mention in speeches for many years, Khadi, handicrafts, use of swabhasha and swadeshi were forgotten. After becoming the prime minister, Narendra Modi gave a new lease of life to all these ideas of Bapu," Shah said.

Why India Mourns Shinzo Abe

Why India Mourns Shinzo Abe

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Abe Shinzo's murder is a personal loss for Prime Minister N D Modi, one of the Japanese leader's international friends -- Modi was the only world leader Abe followed on social media back in 2014 -- and the two prime ministers charted out a new road map for India-Japan relations that grew stronger in the Abe era and in the years since he stepped down.

2008 Ahmedabad blasts: Defence to argue on punishment on Tuesday

2008 Ahmedabad blasts: Defence to argue on punishment on Tuesday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Special judge AR Patel will hear the arguments of the defence on Tuesday, special public prosecutor Sudhir Brahmbhatt said.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

Look, who met up with Kohli in Ahmedabad?

Look, who met up with Kohli in Ahmedabad?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Six weeks after she was born, will Vamika Sharma Kohli turn up at the N M stadium on Thursday to watch her dad lead the Indians against the Englishmen?

'Three wise monkeys' statue, charkha gifted to Trump

'Three wise monkeys' statue, charkha gifted to Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Besides the talisman and Gandhi's autobiography, the Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust gifted Trump and Melania three handspun khesh (a form of fabric) made up of khadi that is inspired by a sari of Gandhi's wife Kasturba Gandhi, a booklet containing 150 quotes of the Mahatma, printed on khadi paper, an official of the trust said.

National Games: Valarivan shoots down gold; 9 records fall in athletics

National Games: Valarivan shoots down gold; 9 records fall in athletics

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Munita Prajapati (Uttar Pradesh), daughter of a construction labourer, and 17-year-old Parvej Khan (Services) were the stars of the day, with Munita setting the first record of this edition in the Women's 20km walk. She clocked a commendable 1 hour 38 minutes 20 seconds.

Question on Guj riots in Std 12 term exam irks CBSE

Question on Guj riots in Std 12 term exam irks CBSE

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The Central Board of Secondary Education class 12 sociology paper held on Wednesday asked students to name the party under which the 'anti-Muslim violence in Gujarat in 2002' took place, a question the board later said was 'inappropriate' and against its guidelines.

Communal violence like lava, fertile ground for future revenge: Sibal in Zakia case

Communal violence like lava, fertile ground for future revenge: Sibal in Zakia case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Communal violence is like a lava erupting from a volcano which scars the ground it touches, senior advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court on Wednesday while arguing for Zakia Jafri who has challenged the SIT's clean chit to 64 persons including Narendra Modi, the then Gujarat chief minister during the 2002 riots there.

Meet the chef who will give Trumps a taste of Gujarat

Meet the chef who will give Trumps a taste of Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Apart from khaman, the VVIPs from the US and their delegation will be offered broccoli and corn samosa, apple pie, kaju katli and a variety of teas to choose from, said chef Suresh Khanna of Ahmedabad's Fortune Landmark Hotel.

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'We are scared. Several people have left the village out of fear of violence from the side of the convicts after their release'

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The four-member fact-finding committee recommended Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar be dismissed and criminal investigation initiated against him. It also demanded a complete rollback of the JNU fee hike.

How Gujarat plans to welcome Donald and Melania

How Gujarat plans to welcome Donald and Melania

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Gujarat government has directed seven district collectors to ensure that the identity of each and every person coming for the road show and the Namaste Trump event is verified thoroughly.

Teesta part of plot to frame then Guj CM Modi in 2002 riot cases: SIT to court

Teesta part of plot to frame then Guj CM Modi in 2002 riot cases: SIT to court

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Mumbai-based activist, currently in jail in Gujarat, has sought bail.

Godhra train burning case: Lifer for convict Yakub Pataliya

Godhra train burning case: Lifer for convict Yakub Pataliya

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Pataliya was arrested by the Godhra Police in January 2018, nearly 16 years after being booked in connection with the incident in which 59 'karsevaks' were burnt alive in two coaches of the Sabarmati Express.

SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit for Modi on Oct 26

SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit for Modi on Oct 26

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court Tuesday said it would hear on October 26 a plea filed by Zakia Jafri, the wife of slain Congress leader Ehsan Jafri, challenging the Special Investigation Team (SIT) clean chit to Narendra Modi, who was the Gujarat chief minister during the 2002 riots in the state.

Has Modi ensured 16 seats in Ahmedabad with his mega roadshow?

Has Modi ensured 16 seats in Ahmedabad with his mega roadshow?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Like other cities of Gujarat, voters of this bustling urban centre have been standing firmly behind the saffron party since the early 90s.

Watch Live! Trump's grand reception in Ahmedabad

Watch Live! Trump's grand reception in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Watch Live all the action from Ahmedabad.

Why Modi Is Delaying The Census

Why Modi Is Delaying The Census

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

If the prime minister says clearly there is going to be no NRC and that the Census will drop the NPR questions, the Census will proceed. He will not, observes Aakar Patel.

Bilkis Bano case: All 11convicts walk out of jail, family surprised

Bilkis Bano case: All 11convicts walk out of jail, family surprised

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The 11 convicts on Monday walked out of the Godhra sub-jail after the Gujarat government allowed their release under its remission policy.

Gujarat jails are mismanaged: CAG

Gujarat jails are mismanaged: CAG

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

The Comptroller and Auditor General report tabled in Gujarat legislature has indicated security lapses and mismanagement by the jail staff in the state prisons.

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Ahmedabad is home to the strangest of cuisines and is a city of contrasts, if you look beyond the tourist places.

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Safdar Nagori, one of the 38 convicts sentenced to death in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case by a Gujarat court on Friday, appeared remorseless after the sentencing for a terror act that killed 56 people, and was heard saying the Constitution does not mean anything to him.

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A special court in Ahmedabad on Friday awarded death sentence to 38 convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, which had claimed 56 lives and left over 200 injured.

No material in Zakia Jafri's complaint to take it forward: SIT tells SC

No material in Zakia Jafri's complaint to take it forward: SIT tells SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Zakia Jafri, the wife of slain Congress leader Ehsan Jafri who was killed at Gulberg society in Ahmedabad on February 28, 2002 during the violence, has challenged the SIT's clean chit to 64 persons including Narendra Modi, the then Gujarat chief minister during the 2002 riots in the state.

SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit to Modi on April 13

SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit to Modi on April 13

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday fixed for hearing on April 13 the plea of Zakia Jafri, wife of slain member of Parliament Ehsan Jafri, challenging the SIT's clean chit to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 riots, saying it would not entertain any request of adjournment on the next date.

Best moments of Canadian PM Trudeau's India tour: Day 2

Best moments of Canadian PM Trudeau's India tour: Day 2

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

After a successful first day to the Taj Mahal and the wildlife sanctuary in Mathura, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is in India on a seven-day-long visit, made his way to Gujarat accompanied by his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and three children -- daughter Ella Grace, and sons Hadrien and Xavier. Here are the some snapshots of Trudeaus' day in Gujarat.

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Those who were held guilty included Safdar Nagori, Javed Ahmed and Atikur Rehman. Among those acquitted were Mohammad Irfan, Nasir Ahmad and Shakeel Ahmed.

No bogie set afire to recreate 2002 Godhra train burning: Railways

No bogie set afire to recreate 2002 Godhra train burning: Railways

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Their clarification came after some media reports said an unused railway coach was on Sunday set ablaze at Pratapnagar station in Vadodara during the enactment of the Godhra train burning incident.

Trial ends 13 years after Ahmedabad serial blasts, court reserves verdict

Trial ends 13 years after Ahmedabad serial blasts, court reserves verdict

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Thirteen years after 56 people were killed in a series of bomb blasts in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, a special court in the city has concluded the trial against 77 accused, while reserving its verdict in the matter.

Not 70 lakh, but 1 lakh to attend Trump roadshow

Not 70 lakh, but 1 lakh to attend Trump roadshow

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The number is much less than what the US president has been claiming. In a recent video, Trump said, "7 million (70 lakh)" people will be there on the roadshow route. Notably, the total population of Ahmedabad is estimated to be around 70 to 80 lakh.

Godhra train burning case: 2 get lifer, 3 acquitted

Godhra train burning case: 2 get lifer, 3 acquitted

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

These five men were apprehended in 2015-2016 and the trial was held at a special court set up at the Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad.

SpiceJet sea plane to take off on Saturday, one-way fare at Rs 1,500

SpiceJet sea plane to take off on Saturday, one-way fare at Rs 1,500

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

SpiceJet will operate two daily flights using wet leased Twin Otter aircraft from Maldivian Aero. PM Modi is expected to inaugurate and travel on first flight.

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

One the accused in the case, Ayaz Saiyed, had turned approver and his statement was crucial in proving the crime against the other accused.

Year after JNU attack, students, teachers await arrest of masked goons

Year after JNU attack, students, teachers await arrest of masked goons

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

On January 5 last year, a mob of masked men stormed the campus and targeted students in three hostels, unleashing mayhem with sticks, stones and iron rods, hitting inmates and breaking windows, furniture and personal belongings.

Ahmedabad builds Trump wall to keep slums out of sight

Ahmedabad builds Trump wall to keep slums out of sight

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A wall is being constructed in front of a slum along the road connecting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to Indira Bridge.

Red carpet welcome awaits Netanyahu in Modi's home state

Red carpet welcome awaits Netanyahu in Modi's home state

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Before Netanyahu, the PM has hosted Japanese premier Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad.

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com shares her pics from Ahmedabad, which is the first Indian city to get a UNESCO heritage tag.

3 in race to bag civil work contract of bullet train

3 in race to bag civil work contract of bullet train

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

L&T, Ircon International and Tata Projects have showed interest in a tender issued by the National High Speed Rail Corporation, implementing agency for the project. The tender is for construction of stations, bridges, viaducts, maintenance depots and tunnels.

Mr President: The Ahmedabad you will miss out on

Mr President: The Ahmedabad you will miss out on

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Winner of the Lalit Kala Akademi award, Ahmedabad-based painter and photographer Harshil Patel offers a fantastic view of the walled city through his paintings and photographs for US President Donald J Trump.