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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.

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.

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.

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.

JNU attack: Responded to PCR calls, didn't delay action, says police

JNU attack: Responded to PCR calls, didn't delay action, says police

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Delhi Police spokesperson Mandeep Singh Randhawa said the internal security of the JNU lies with the varsity administration. He said the police did not reach late and handled the situation professionally.

In a first, Modi to hold roadshow with Abe in Ahmedabad

In a first, Modi to hold roadshow with Abe in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The 8-km-long road show would start from the Ahmedabad airport and culminate at the Sabarmati Ashram.

Modi to give Xi the personal touch in Ahmedabad

Modi to give Xi the personal touch in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Narendra Modi will turn 64, playing host to the visiting Chinese leader in Ahmedabad on Wednesday

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra invokes Mahatma Gandhi in first tweet

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra invokes Mahatma Gandhi in first tweet

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The comments on Twitter came hours after the first political rally on Tuesday of the newly appointed Congress general secretary in which Priyanka told electorates that their votes are a "weapon" which should be used wisely, disregarding useless issues and tall claims made by others.

'Will be back', says Trump concluding India visit

'Will be back', says Trump concluding India visit

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

In the final engagement of the visit, the US President participated in a banquet dinner hosted by his Indian counterpart Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon for a 36-hour visit to India. On the agenda for day 1 of his whirlwind tour was the Sabarmati Ashram, the address to thousands at the Motera Stadium and then a lovely tour of one of the wonders of the world -- The Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are some of the best pictures of Day 1.

SEE: Ahmedabad's grand welcome for Trump

SEE: Ahmedabad's grand welcome for Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump will start his first India visit from Ahmedabad where he will land at 11:40 am along with First Lady Melania Trump and other officials from the US government, including his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner. PM Narendra Modi will be hosting US President Trump and his delegation and stage a massive roadshow through Ahmedabad. The two leaders will also visit Sabarmati Ashram and address a mega event at the Motera Stadium where over 1 lakh people are expected to gather for the 'Namaste Trump' cultural extravaganza. Check out as Ahmedabad is all hyped up to welcome the Trumps.

President Trump's itinerary in India

President Trump's itinerary in India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Here is the official schedule of United States President Donald Trump's engagements in India as issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Like Lord Shiva drank poison, Modi endured pain: Shah on Gujarat riots ruling

Like Lord Shiva drank poison, Modi endured pain: Shah on Gujarat riots ruling

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

'Modiji did not say anything so that there was no influence. He endured all this silently'

Uneasy calm in JNU, women students leave campus

Uneasy calm in JNU, women students leave campus

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Some were heading back to their home and some to their relatives' place. Though there was a massive deployment of security personnel and authorities only allowed students with valid ID cards inside, these measures did not assuage the concerns of students over their safety.

SIT did no probe, ensured nobody was prosecuted in 2002 riots: Zakia to SC

SIT did no probe, ensured nobody was prosecuted in 2002 riots: Zakia to SC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The special investigation team had not conducted any probe on the alleged larger conspiracy in the 2002 Gujarat riots and there was an effort to 'protect' and ensure that people from the Bajrang Dal, police, bureaucracy and others are not prosecuted, Zakia Jafri told the Supreme Court on Thursday.

It's an accident, reaffirms Bannerjee

It's an accident, reaffirms Bannerjee

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

As the Nanavati Commission probing the Sabarmati Express fire termed it "pre-planned", Justice U Bannerjee who carried out a separate probe into the incident maintained that it was an "accident" and could never have been triggered through petrol.

JNU violence: JNUSU prez among 9 suspects named by Delhi Police

JNU violence: JNUSU prez among 9 suspects named by Delhi Police

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Several people including Aishe Ghosh attacked students in the hostel, the police officer claimed. Ghosh, who was injured in the attack, however, refuted the charge.

Body of Bumrah's grandfather found in river; suicide suspected

Body of Bumrah's grandfather found in river; suicide suspected

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The body of Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah's grandfather was found in the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad on Sunday, two days after he had gone missing, in what police suspect is a case of suicide.

Other states should not say how Ganga should be cleaned: Akhilesh

Other states should not say how Ganga should be cleaned: Akhilesh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Irked by Narendra Modi's remark that why Ganga could not be cleaned like his government had done with Sabarmati, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday hit back, saying they don't need lessons from other states.

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

Govt calls lynchings 'barbaric', but says no religious angle

Govt calls lynchings 'barbaric', but says no religious angle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The latest incident of lynching has been reported from Ramgarh in Jharkhand where the victim, identified as Alimuddin Asghar, was intercepted by a mob on suspicion of transporting beef in his van.

UP: Gangsters' assets worth over Rs 1800 cr seized

UP: Gangsters' assets worth over Rs 1800 cr seized

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

In a special campaign from April 2017 till July 2021, 13,801 cases were lodged under the Gangster Act and 43,294 accused arrested, while the National Security Act was invoked against 630 people, Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said.

Chinese media highlights Modi-Xi bonhomie

Chinese media highlights Modi-Xi bonhomie

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad, setting aside formalities to strike a friendly tone were highlighted by the state media on Thursday, with write ups and photos on front pages.

BJP MP says Modi a 'saint' like Mahatma Gandhi

BJP MP says Modi a 'saint' like Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Vijay Goel on Thursday likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mahatma Gandhi, a day ahead of the latter's birth anniversary, terming both as "saints of Sabarmati".

Has the Mahatma's life been reduced to a tourist attraction?

Has the Mahatma's life been reduced to a tourist attraction?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

On her visit to Mahatma Gandhi's home, Sabarmati Ashram, Shubhrastha wonders what India could have been if it had followed Gandhiji's teachings in its entirety.

Kem Cho Trump! Ahmedabad all set to welcome US Prez

Kem Cho Trump! Ahmedabad all set to welcome US Prez

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Here's how Ahmedabad is decked up to welcome Mr and Mrs Trump.

Woman on hunger strike against 'Trump wall' in Gujarat

Woman on hunger strike against 'Trump wall' in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Aswathy Jwala, a social worker from Kerala, has launched a hunger strike at the Sharaniyavas slum where the Ahmedabad civic body has built a 600-metre wall apparently to hide slums from United States President Donald Trump's sight during his Ahmedabad visit on February 24.

ABVP members admit planning attack on JNU: TV sting

ABVP members admit planning attack on JNU: TV sting

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

In the sting videos, the students are seen admitting that they were part of the violence outside the varsity's Sabarmati hostel.

With hug, Modi says Namaste Trump

With hug, Modi says Namaste Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Ahmedabad over an hour before Trump did, was present at the airport to welcome the US president at the airport.

Modi votes in Gujarat, takes a walk with inked finger for crowds

Modi votes in Gujarat, takes a walk with inked finger for crowds

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The prime minister walked a certain distance to greet people standing on both sides of the road outside the polling booth. Later, he stood on the foot-board of his car and waived to the crowd.

Cops collect phone location data to nab JNU attackers

Cops collect phone location data to nab JNU attackers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Several students have come forward to share information regarding the Sunday attack after police made a public appeal requesting people to share information, footage and video clips relating to the incident. However, according to police, no one has shared any video footage that they shot themselves.

What Mulk tells Muslims and Hindus

What Mulk tells Muslims and Hindus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Mulk tells Indian Muslims they have to ensure that their children don't get involved in jihad, and at the same time tells Hindus not to doubt the patriotism of Indian Muslims, notes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

PIX: Motera pips MCG as world's biggest cricket stadium!

PIX: Motera pips MCG as world's biggest cricket stadium!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Sardar Patel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is spread over 63 acres, with a seating capacity of 1.10 lakh people. It overtakes Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can accommodate 90,000 people.

VHP, Bajrang Dal members held for threatening couples in Gujarat

VHP, Bajrang Dal members held for threatening couples in Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The city unit of the VHP on Tuesday said it would stage protests on the riverfront against the Valentine's Day celebrations, which, the outfit claimed was "against Indian culture".

Guj riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea after 4 weeks

Guj riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea after 4 weeks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Zakia, the wife of Ehsan Jafri, an ex-MP who was killed in one of the worst incidents during the riots, has challenged the Gujarat high court's October 5, 2017, order rejecting her plea against the SIT's decision.

JNU extends semester registration date

JNU extends semester registration date

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Registrar Pramod Kumar said a few 'miscreants' had severely damaged the information and communication service (CIS) systems of the university 'as part of their continuing agitation'.

Modi briefs party MPs about govt's plans to celebrate 75th I Day

Modi briefs party MPs about govt's plans to celebrate 75th I Day

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefed the BJP MPs on the government's plans to celebrate 75 years of the nation's Independence during the parliamentary party meeting.

Is Trump god for 70-lakh-strong welcome: Cong leader

Is Trump god for 70-lakh-strong welcome: Cong leader

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "Is Trump God that 70 lakh people will gather around to welcome him. He is coming here for his own interests. Trump is not doing the trade deal. He just wants to work for the benefit of America and is not coming to make us happy."

SIMI rears its ugly head again; plans attacks, jailbreak

SIMI rears its ugly head again; plans attacks, jailbreak

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The Gujarat Police have said that the names of the accused in terror cases of Castle Rock, Vagamon and the Sabarmati Jail are the same.