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Modi's ambitious UDAN project gets a major boost

Modi's ambitious UDAN project gets a major boost

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

SpiceJet, IndiGo, Jet Airways, Alliance Air, and Turbo Aviation are among the operators that have bagged the routes in the third round.

Lalu dropped because of anti-Hindu stand: Togadia

Lalu dropped because of anti-Hindu stand: Togadia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

Togadia also urged the Nitish Kumar-led government to take immediate steps to check ISI activities and make concerted efforts to tone up the administration to tackle the law and order problem.

Suicides on the rise in Gujarat

Suicides on the rise in Gujarat

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Severe depression and a drastic reduction in tolerance levels are said to be the reasons behind this.

Lalu will stay, asserts Manmohan

Lalu will stay, asserts Manmohan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Dr Singh on Wednesday said Lalu would not be asked to resign "for now".

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The leaders alleged that those who had no contribution in the freedom struggle wanted to spread fear 'in the name of nationalism', suppress the voice of people and were questioning the legacy of Congress.

HC convicts 7 for murder in post-Godhra riots

HC convicts 7 for murder in post-Godhra riots

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The high court also upheld the trial court order convicting two on charges of murder and acquitted another accused Devabhai Samatbhai Bharwad.

PMO sets up panel to fast-track bullet trains

PMO sets up panel to fast-track bullet trains

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Bullet trains are run by state-owned agencies in France and Germany.

Can't give Prez-Vajpayee letters: Govt

Can't give Prez-Vajpayee letters: Govt

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

The commission had time and again requested Rashtrapati Bhavan to send copies of the letters to the commission, but the President's office had citied 'privilege' and refused to part with the concerned documents.

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

On the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Irving city in Texas, United States became the sixth town in the country to install a Gandhi statue.

Zaheera fails to appear before commission

Zaheera fails to appear before commission

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Sadhvi Meenakshi Devi, who deposed before the commission on Tuesday, did not turn up.

JNU row: Irani condemns protest, student leader held

JNU row: Irani condemns protest, student leader held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Denouncing the protest march in the Jawaharlal Nehru University against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said that the nation will never tolerate "insult" to mother India.

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A total of 1,177 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Bilaspur special train, which departed at 4 pm, while 1,122 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Dibrugarh special train that departed at 4:45 pm.

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The EC received complaints from five places that EVMs were connecting to external devices via bluetooth, but after inquiry, it was found that there was 'no substance' in the complaints.

PHOTOS: Sizzling summers are here!

PHOTOS: Sizzling summers are here!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Here are some pictures of people who found interesting methods to avoid suffering under the fiery sun.

Not a scapegoat in the presidential election: Meira Kumar

Not a scapegoat in the presidential election: Meira Kumar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

"Anybody fighting for an ideology and appealing to the voice of conscience cannot be a scapegoat. I am a fighter and I will fight and I am sure that many will join me in this fight," she said in response to a question whether she was being made a scapegoat in the presidential election.

Bidding adieu to Bappa!

Bidding adieu to Bappa!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

After 11 days, Mumbai is bidding adieu to its favourite deity -- Ganpati Bappa. Here's a look at the celebrations.

Karnavati Express coach derails; no casualties

Karnavati Express coach derails; no casualties

Rediff.com20 May 2005

Passengers of the Mumbai-bound 2934 Karnavati Express had a providential escape when one of its coaches derailed in Amalsad-Valsad section, near Billimora in Gujarat on Friday, railway officials said.

Lalu's car subjected to forensic tests

Lalu's car subjected to forensic tests

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The car was subjected to several physical tests and various aspects concerning the nature of the damage on its body and interiors would be investigated, the police said.

Modi to go on hunger strike

Modi to go on hunger strike

Rediff.com15 Apr 2006

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Modi will host dinner for Abe at a hotel in the old city area.

Encounter case: SC grants bail to former IPS officer

Encounter case: SC grants bail to former IPS officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to suspended Gujarat cadre IPS officer Rajkumar Pandian, who was arrested in connection with the alleged fake encounter killings of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kauserbi.

PM declares Dandi route as heritage path

PM declares Dandi route as heritage path

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The announcement was made at the concluding ceremony of the Congress' re-enactment of the historic Dandi march on the shores of the Arabian Sea.

'A march against internal enemies'

'A march against internal enemies'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Addressing the villagers, Rahul said while Gandhiji's march was to unite the nation against the British rule, the current yatra was to unite the nation against the internal enemies.

Sadik encounter case: Court notice to CBI on bail plea of cop

Sadik encounter case: Court notice to CBI on bail plea of cop

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad on Monday issued notice to the investigating agency on a bail plea filed by retired police officer I A Syed, an accused in the 2003 Sadik Jamal alleged fake encounter case.

Is Zahira a victim or accused?

Is Zahira a victim or accused?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

'While we celebrate our victories, we need to remember that not every case can go for retrial at the hands of the Supreme Court.'

Main Godhra conspirator held: Police

Main Godhra conspirator held: Police

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

Maulana Hussain Umarji was arrested at Signal Falia near the Godhra railway station.

SC issues notice to Amit Shah and other accused in Sohrabuddin case

SC issues notice to Amit Shah and other accused in Sohrabuddin case

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah and other accused in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh alleged fake encounter case on the plea of Central Bureau of Investigation seeking transfer of certain documents from Gujarat to a Maharashtra court.

Ishrat case: Non-bailable warrant issued against PP Pandey

Ishrat case: Non-bailable warrant issued against PP Pandey

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad issued a non-bailable warrant against Additional Director General of Police PP Pandey, named as one of the accused in the CBI charge-sheet in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case.

Mumbai-Rajdhani Express rescheduled

Mumbai-Rajdhani Express rescheduled

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

The Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express will leave Mumbai at 2255 instead of 1655 and 2975 Bandra-Jaipur Express, which was scheduled to leave at 1545, will now depart at 1900 hrs.

An attempt to heal Gujarat's wounds

An attempt to heal Gujarat's wounds

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

Boozing in Gujarat? Sweep the floor!

Boozing in Gujarat? Sweep the floor!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The summit is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Doklam standoff last year among other contentious issues.

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.

Godhra inquiry panel to visit incident spot

Godhra inquiry panel to visit incident spot

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

The commission will visit the Godhra railway station and inspect the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express during its one-day visit.

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.

Team in Godhra to probe train carnage

Team in Godhra to probe train carnage

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

The team comprises fire and other technical experts and they will probe the exact cause of the fire inside the S-6 coach of Sabarmati Express on February 27, 2002.

Sadhvi adds new twist to Godhra story

Sadhvi adds new twist to Godhra story

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

A sadhvi who travelled in the ill-fated Sabarmati Exress told Godhra Commission that the train was stopped for some youths who had been left behind on Godhra station.

Another held in Godhra case

Another held in Godhra case

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Rauf Abdul Majid Dhensli alias Kamli was nabbed from Satpul Odha locality in Godhra, Sub-Inspector R G Patel said.