News for 'The Sabarmati Report'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vajpayee slams Gujarat violence

Vajpayee slams Gujarat violence

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

In an interview to Financial Times, the prime minister also expressed 'disappointment' with Pakistan's failure to dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism.

'Core team' member of Godhra carnage identified

'Core team' member of Godhra carnage identified

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003

Twelve witnesses identified Zabir Bin Yamin Behra, who has been charged under Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Godhra case hits a dead-end

Godhra case hits a dead-end

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Bilkis case: CBI indicts Gujarat police

Bilkis case: CBI indicts Gujarat police

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

Bilkis had alleged that a mob had raped and killed several of her relatives on March 1, 2002 in the post-Godhra riots.

Malaysia finds Gujarat 'vibrant' for trade ties

Malaysia finds Gujarat 'vibrant' for trade ties

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

To find out opportunities for Malaysian companies and increase trade with Gujarat, Consul General in India, Mohamed Hatimi Abas and Vice Consul Omar Salleh today visited a trade exhibition at Gujarat University Convention centre.

One held in Godhra case

One held in Godhra case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

Idris Yusuf Mafat was arrested from Lunawada town in Panchmahal district of Gujarat.

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.

Three more arrested for Godhra carnage

Three more arrested for Godhra carnage

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

Shaukat Alias Bhano Pataliya, Rafique Ahmed Ibhrahim alias Bum, and Habib alias Badshah were allegedly part of the mob that attacked the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express.

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.

Godhra accused to attend daughter's wedding

Godhra accused to attend daughter's wedding

Rediff.com24 May 2003

The former president of Godhra municipality and was granted interim bail by a special POTA court in Ahmedabad on May 21, after his wife, Haseena, moved an application seeking a six-day bail for him.

Bharti commits twitter faux pas on portfolio details

Bharti commits twitter faux pas on portfolio details

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Cabinet Minister Uma Bharti on Monday committed a faux pas when she announced her portfolio on Twitter even though the official word on the appointments to the various ministries was still awaited.

Gujarat to slap POTA against Godhra accused

Gujarat to slap POTA against Godhra accused

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

Home Minister Amit Shah said the decision to impose the anti-terror law was taken after one of the accused, Zabir Bin Yamiun Behra, confessed in the court that the conspiracy was hatched three-four days before the carnage.

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.

Tailored kitchen, special staff for China's first couple

Tailored kitchen, special staff for China's first couple

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

After a gala dinner on the banks of river Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, Chinese President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan checked into a lavish suite at the Taj Palace Hotel in national capital New Delhi, where a Mandarin-speaking staff greeted them with a traditional Jodhpuri chaddar.

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.

Kalam set to finish India tour

Kalam set to finish India tour

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

The President has already visited 23 states and will cover the rest in August.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in India

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday to a grand welcome. He is India on a three-day visit which will focus on significantly ramping up trade and investment, besides addressing the contentious border issue that has seen occasional flare ups between the two Asian giants.

Godhra accused dies in custody

Godhra accused dies in custody

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

PHOTOS: World turns blue for UN's 70th anniversary

PHOTOS: World turns blue for UN's 70th anniversary

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

More than 300 monuments, landscapes, museums, bridges and other landmarks across more than 75 countries were lit up in the official colour of the United Nations.

'Muslim tea vendor jostled out of S-6 coach'

'Muslim tea vendor jostled out of S-6 coach'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

Sheila Pal, travelling from Kanpur to Vapi with her husband and daughter-in-law, deposed before K G Shah and G T Nanavati inquiry commission probing the Godhra incident that there was some scuffle at the Godhra railway platform followed by heavy ston

Highlights from Trudeau's India visit: Day 6

Highlights from Trudeau's India visit: Day 6

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Here are snapshots from Day 6 of Trudeaus visit.

Ahmed Patel dedicates Indulal Yagnik's statue in Ahmedabad

Ahmed Patel dedicates Indulal Yagnik's statue in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Yagnik spearheaded the Mahagujarat movement in late 1950s demanding a separate Gujarat state

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara retires in jail

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara retires in jail

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Suspended Gujarat cadre IPS officer D G Vanzara, who has been behind bars for the past seven years in connection with fake encounter cases, retired on Saturday after 34 years of service.

'How will India deal with an increasingly assertive China?'

'How will India deal with an increasingly assertive China?'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

"It's ironic that Modi visited Tokyo a few days ago and talked about China's expansionism. The key now will be to get beyond such unnecessary controversies and start afresh.'

PHOTOS: Modi plays perfect host to China's Xi in Gujarat

PHOTOS: Modi plays perfect host to China's Xi in Gujarat

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday on a three-day visit, which is expected to define the relationship between the two neighbours who have had a troubled past.

India remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 147th birth anniversary

India remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 147th birth anniversary

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived along with his deputy Manish Sisodia, paid tributes to the Mahatma on his birth anniversary.

HC grants bail to three convicts of Godhra train case

HC grants bail to three convicts of Godhra train case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday granted bail to three people who were sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train burning case which had triggered communal riots in the state.

The heat's just killing this summer!

The heat's just killing this summer!

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A heat wave in India has already claimed more than 1,800 lives

Asaram booked for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Asaram booked for sexually assaulting teenage girl

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has run into fresh trouble after a 16-year-old girl, who had been staying in a hostel operated by his trust in Jodhpur accused him of sexual assault.

Don't let cops enter campus: JNU students, teachers tell V-C

Don't let cops enter campus: JNU students, teachers tell V-C

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Anant Prakash, one of the five students accused in the Jawaharlal Nehru University controversy, on Monday demanded University Vice-Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar take a 'courageous stand' and ensure that all charges against them are dropped.

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

A pall of gloom descended on the airport as the plane landed.

Kanhaiya didn't raise any slogans: JNU security guard

Kanhaiya didn't raise any slogans: JNU security guard

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The guard, in the sting video, could also be seen saying that around 10-15 outsiders were present in the event.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Gulberg massacre convict who jumped bail surrenders

Gulberg massacre convict who jumped bail surrenders

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Kailash Dhobi is one of 11 persons convicted for murder and other offences, and is listed as accused number 1 by the SIT in the Gulberg society case in which 69 persons, including former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, were killed.