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Inside Yasin Bhatkal's dangerous mind

Inside Yasin Bhatkal's dangerous mind

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

A jailbreak bid, a strike at Narendra Modi's heartland, Indian Mujahideen's hand in the Syria civil war and its attempts to reach out to Al Qaeda and Taliban. Once India's most wanted, Yasin Bhatkal reveals his chilling plans in his confessions to the NIA

Abe visits largest Mahatma Gandhi museum

Abe visits largest Mahatma Gandhi museum

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, who is on a two-day official trip to India, on Thursday visited the world's largest museum based on life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, Dandi Kutir, in Gandhinagar.

Life's a marathon for this single mom

Life's a marathon for this single mom

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

A failed marriage and the challenge of raising an autistic son cannot curb Sayuri Dalvi's passion for running, discovers Laxmi Negi.

Jaitley's 3 arguments to exonerate Modi of Guj riots charges

Jaitley's 3 arguments to exonerate Modi of Guj riots charges

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley tries to tear apart the 'mischievous' allegations over the 2002 Gujarat riots against Gujarat chief minister, and now BJP's PM candidate, Narendra Modi.

Samlaya mishap: Two linemen arrested

Samlaya mishap: Two linemen arrested

Rediff.com24 Apr 2005

Bodhabhai and Balwantsinh were arrested from their native places in Panchamahals district, police said.

Lalu's car attacked

Lalu's car attacked

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Here are the best moments from Abe's visit on Day 1.

Ever visited a place and felt patriotic? Share you I-Day spirit

Ever visited a place and felt patriotic? Share you I-Day spirit

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

We'll publish the most interesting ones right here on Rediff.com.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

'Feasibility study on A'bad-Mumbai bullet train by July 2015'

'Feasibility study on A'bad-Mumbai bullet train by July 2015'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The railway minister said that one-third studies have already been done.

Independence Day: India's 11 iconic landmarks

Independence Day: India's 11 iconic landmarks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

From Agra Fort and Red Fort to Sabarmati Ashram, Jallianwala Bagh and Kirti Mandir, these sites have had played an important role in India's freedom struggle.

Units without effluent treatment plants won't be allowed: SC

Units without effluent treatment plants won't be allowed: SC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

If industrial units do not have functional PETPs, then they will not be allowed to function any more, the court said.

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

"Nobody can do injustice to Ayodhya," he said, adding that the holy city is identified by Lord Ram.

Guj riots: Nanavati commission's term extended by 6 months

Guj riots: Nanavati commission's term extended by 6 months

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The Nanavati Commission probing the 2002 riots in Gujarat has been granted another extension of six months till December 31 this year by Gujarat government, officials said on Tuesday.

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

A delegation comprising United States parliamentarians and businessmen called on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who has been denied visa by that country after the 2002 riots.

Ishrat case: IPS officer Vanzara remanded in CBI custody

Ishrat case: IPS officer Vanzara remanded in CBI custody

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

A local court on Wednesday remanded suspended IPS officer D G Vanzara in CBI custody till June 10 in the Ishrat Jahan encounter killing case.

IPS officer Vanzara arrested by CBI in Ishrat case from jail

IPS officer Vanzara arrested by CBI in Ishrat case from jail

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The CBI, probing the 2004 fake encounter case of Isharat Jahan and three others, on Tuesday arrested suspended IPS officer D G Vanzara from Sabarmati Central Jail.

Top cop Vanzara arrested by CBI in Ishrat encounter case

Top cop Vanzara arrested by CBI in Ishrat encounter case

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the 2004 fake encounter case of Isharat Jahan and three others, on Tuesday arrested suspended Indian Penal Service officer D G Vanzara from Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad. The arrest was made after permission was granted by a special CBI court earlier in the day, sources said.

Ishrat case: Court grants permission to arrest Vanzara

Ishrat case: Court grants permission to arrest Vanzara

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court inn Ahmedabad on Tuesday granted permission to the central probe agency to arrest Gujarat IPS officer D G Vanzara, in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case.

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah handed over urns containing the ashes of the late leader to the party's state unit chiefs.

JNU teachers allege admin colluded with attackers

JNU teachers allege admin colluded with attackers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'We saw that a large number of people entered the campus and they started arbitrarily attacking teachers and students'

PM exploiting national security issue to divert attention from failures: Cong

PM exploiting national security issue to divert attention from failures: Cong

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The Congress is seeking to give a strong political message to the nation from the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel, with the party leadership holding the prayer meeting at Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, followed by the CWC meet at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel national memorial in the state.

Maulvi acquitted of Godhra carnage passes away

Maulvi acquitted of Godhra carnage passes away

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Maulvi Hussain Umarji, the cleric who was branded as the key conspirator of the 2002 Sabarmati Express carnage but was later acquitted, died in Godhra after a prolonged illness, his family said on Monday. Umarji, 65, who had been bed-ridden since his acquittal in February 2011, passed away on Sunday night.

Prez poll: Pranab, Sangma to visit Gujarat

Prez poll: Pranab, Sangma to visit Gujarat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

As part of their ongoing campaign for the July 19 Presidential election, United Progressive Alliance nominee Pranab Mukherjee and his rival P A Sangma will be separately visiting Gujarat in next couple of days.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

On the run for 16 years, Godhra train burning accused held

On the run for 16 years, Godhra train burning accused held

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Yakub Pataliya, 63, was arrested from Godhra by a team of B Division police in the town after they received a tip-off that he was spotted in a locality on Tuesday, the official said.

Ahmedabad: Jailbreak plan by blasts accused thwarted

Ahmedabad: Jailbreak plan by blasts accused thwarted

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

"We have found a tunnel dug in the barrack where 14 of the serial bomb blasts accused are lodged. We have registered an FIR and investigation is on," said Superintendent of Sabarmati Central Jail V M Parghi.

Best Bakery case: 4 convicts shifted to Vadodara jail

Best Bakery case: 4 convicts shifted to Vadodara jail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Four convicts of the Best Bakery case have been shifted to the central jail in the city in Vadodra, official sources said on Monday.

Prep for Trump's India visit shows slave mentality: Sena

Prep for Trump's India visit shows slave mentality: Sena

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Taking a dig at the construction of a wall on a plot having several slum structures in Ahmedabad ahead of Trump's visit there, the Sena said the US president's trip would neither stop the fall of rupee's value in forex market nor offer betterment to those (slum dwellers) behind the wall.

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Former Union minister and controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anantkumar Hegde has once again stoked a row by calling the freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi a "drama". However, this is not the first time a leader from the ruling party has insulted the Father of the Nation. Here are other instances when BJP leaders took a swipe at Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

After 16 years, 'fundraiser' for Akshardham terror attack held

After 16 years, 'fundraiser' for Akshardham terror attack held

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

On September 24, 2002, two armed terrorists entered the Akshardham temple complex in Gandhinagar and opened fire on devotees, leaving 34 dead and injuring 84 others.

Sohrab case: Jailed accused to miss Mumbai court day

Sohrab case: Jailed accused to miss Mumbai court day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The Sabarmati jail authorities Thursday said they could not send the accused of the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter killing case to Mumbai where they have been summoned by a local court on Friday.

Prez, VP, PM pay tributes to Sardar Patel on 'National Unity Day'

Prez, VP, PM pay tributes to Sardar Patel on 'National Unity Day'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

A series of events were held across the country to mark the day and government officials, security personnel and others took a pledge 'to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message'.

Prez poll: Meira Kumar files nomination, says fight of ideology begins

Prez poll: Meira Kumar files nomination, says fight of ideology begins

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Kumar will launch her campaign from Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat on June 30.

63 million Indians don't have access to clean water

63 million Indians don't have access to clean water

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The report by WaterAid states that 663 million people globally are without clean water and the vast majority of them -- 522 million -- live in rural areas.

Attack on JNU students 'state-sponsored mayhem': Congress

Attack on JNU students 'state-sponsored mayhem': Congress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The fascists in control of our nation, are afraid of the voices of our brave students. Today's violence in JNU is a reflection of that fear, Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet

Rural India has declared itself open defecation-free: PM

Rural India has declared itself open defecation-free: PM

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Respect for India is increasing all over. One can experience the change, Modi said.

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Initially, Gift City was just another real estate project, but all that changed with Modi moving to New Delhi,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

HC blames Guj govt's 'negligence, inaction' for 2002 riots

HC blames Guj govt's 'negligence, inaction' for 2002 riots

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The Gujarat high court on Wednesday termed the 2002 post-Godhra riots as a result of "negligence of the state" and censured the state government for "inaction", holding that it led to an "anarchic" situation.