News for 'Vallabhbhai Patel'

VOTE! India's BEST airport

VOTE! India's BEST airport

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Delhi's Indira Gandhi airport and Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji airport handle more than half of India's air traffic.

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.

Yogi's latest jibe at SP: 'Jinnah followers'

Yogi's latest jibe at SP: 'Jinnah followers'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the country has to decide if the sweetness of sugarcane will grow or the followers of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah will cause mischief in the state, in a veiled attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP).

True tribute to Sardar Patel: Withdraw Kashmir from UN!

True tribute to Sardar Patel: Withdraw Kashmir from UN!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'It is time India withdraws the complaint from the UN and fully integrates the state of J&K into the Indian Union,' recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Congress to go solo in UP polls, contest all 403 seats: Priyanka

Congress to go solo in UP polls, contest all 403 seats: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Priyanka stressed on the importance of the UP polls for the party, calling it a "do-or-die" situation.

ICL: Rockets beat Lions by 39 runs

ICL: Rockets beat Lions by 39 runs

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Ahmedabad Rockets registered an impressive victory over Chandigarh Lions on Sunday in the Indian Cricket League (ICL) 20-20 Championship at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad.

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.

Bheek remark: Congress urges Kovind to take back Kangana's Padma Shri

Bheek remark: Congress urges Kovind to take back Kangana's Padma Shri

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Hitting out at actor Kangana Ranaut for describing India's Independence in 1947 as bheek or alms, the Congress on Thursday said her remarks amounted to 'treason' and demanded the government take back the Padma Shri bestowed on her recently as she has 'insulted' the country's Independence movement.

Badshahs, Superstars to clash in semis

Badshahs, Superstars to clash in semis

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Chennai Superstars and Lahore Badshahs both qualified for the semi-finals of the ICL Twenty20 Championship.

Sardar Patel's legacy ignored by previous governments, says PM Modi

Sardar Patel's legacy ignored by previous governments, says PM Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The prime minister said everyone in the country is proud of Patel's contribution to India before it attained freedom and during the early years after the nation became independent.

Ranji: Mumbai in command against Gujarat

Ranji: Mumbai in command against Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Roundup of the Ranji Trophy matches.

Rockets thrash Tigers, win by 10 wickets

Rockets thrash Tigers, win by 10 wickets

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Host Ahmedabad Rockets thrashed the Royal Bengal Tigers to win the match by 10 wickets in the Indian Cricket League (ICL) 20-20 championship at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel stadium in Ahmedabad.

After Jinnah praise, Akhilesh ally Rajbhar blames RSS for partition

After Jinnah praise, Akhilesh ally Rajbhar blames RSS for partition

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

A day after saying that there would have been no partition if Muhammad Ali Jinnah was made the first prime minister of the country, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar blamed the RSS on Thursday for the historic event.

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

BJP stalwart L K Advani to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Modi spoke to the BJP's longest serving president, who is credited with crafting the party's rise through the 90s when it came to power for the first time as the head of coalition governments under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and congratulated him.

Sunita Williams to be honoured during Gujarat trip

Sunita Williams to be honoured during Gujarat trip

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Sunita will undertake a week-long visit to the state and will be honoured with an award for her unique achievement in space travel wherein she had spent 195 days.

Naved shines in Badshahs' five-wkt win

Naved shines in Badshahs' five-wkt win

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

A fantastic knock of 64 by Naved-ul Hassan steered Lahore Badshahs to a five-wicket victory over Dahaka Warriors in the Indian Cricket League Twenty20 Championship at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday night. Chasing a modest total of 145, Badshahs completed their task in 16.1 overs, scoring 149 with five wickets to spare.

I resolved Kashmir problem, Nehru couldn't: Modi in Gujarat

I resolved Kashmir problem, Nehru couldn't: Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel resolved issues of merger of other princely states, but 'one person' could not resolve the Kashmir issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, in a veiled attack on India's first PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

New National Police Act soon: Patil

New National Police Act soon: Patil

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

New National Police Act to be formulated soon: Patil

JNU plans centre to study 1947 Partition to fill historical gaps: VC

JNU plans centre to study 1947 Partition to fill historical gaps: VC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The varsity will send a proposal in this regard to the University Grants Commission and the ministry of education.

1913 Mangarh tribal massacre in Raj not given due place in history: Guj CM

1913 Mangarh tribal massacre in Raj not given due place in history: Guj CM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

He said that due to unfortunate circumstances such a significant and impactful event of the freedom struggle could not find its place in history books.

Terrorism a hydra-headed monster: PM

Terrorism a hydra-headed monster: PM

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

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.

Campbell guides Ahmedabad Rockets to victory

Campbell guides Ahmedabad Rockets to victory

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

An unbeaten 92 by Ryan Campbell powered hosts Ahmedabad Rockets to a nine-wicket victory over Mumbai Champs in the Indian Cricket League Twenty20 Championship at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday night. Chasing a total of 130 in the ninth match of the tournament, Rockets got to the target in just 16.4 overs.

India's curse: The unprincipled babu

India's curse: The unprincipled babu

Rediff.com16 May 2005

10% quota implemented due to our political will: Modi

10% quota implemented due to our political will: Modi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Modi said his government was committed to provide equal opportunities to all sections of the society.

Oppn's no-trust motion a reflection of...: Modi

Oppn's no-trust motion a reflection of...: Modi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Modi, sources said, noted that some opposition members had described the voting in Rajya Sabha as a semi-final before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls as he exuded confidence about the BJP's prospects in the national elections.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Hardik Patel: They may have me killed

Hardik Patel: They may have me killed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'I warn them of such tactics because hundreds of Hardiks will be born if one is killed because our fight for justice has been accepted by the Patidar community.'

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

He blamed policies of the Congress-led governments for the Kashmir issue remaining unresolved.

L&T to build the world's tallest statue in Gujarat

L&T to build the world's tallest statue in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The work order for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project 'Statue of Unity' - the world's tallest statue of India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was issued by the Gujarat government on Monday, to leading engineering company Larsen and Toubro (L&T).

Yogi govt to install Ram statue in Ayodhya, taller than Statue of Unity

Yogi govt to install Ram statue in Ayodhya, taller than Statue of Unity

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

While the 'Statue of Unity', presently the world's tallest, installed in Gujarat's Narmada district on the 143rd birth anniversary of Patel, is 182 metres high, the one to come up in Ayodhya will be 221 metres.

GST is a good and simple tax: PM's top quotes

GST is a good and simple tax: PM's top quotes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at the Central Hall of Parliament ahead of the GST launch at midnight. Here are highlights from the PM's speech

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chaudhary Charan Singh, who on Friday was conferred with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is popularly known as a champion of farmers.

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments.

Has anyone from Gujarat been martyred? Akhilesh asks, faces flak

Has anyone from Gujarat been martyred? Akhilesh asks, faces flak

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Akhilesh was apparently targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

5 PSUs gave Rs 1.47 bn for Statue of Unity

5 PSUs gave Rs 1.47 bn for Statue of Unity

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

ONGC, Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil and Oil India listed the spending as part of their mandatory CSR commitment, but CAG noted that the Sardar Patel statue did not qualify for CSR funding.

PIX: Largest cricket stadium gearing up to host Trump

PIX: Largest cricket stadium gearing up to host Trump

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Touted as the world's largest cricket stadium in terms of seating capacity, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium (also known as Motera stadium) is being readied to host United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Take a look at the venue which is likely to host the 'Namaste Trump' event.

Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

It is in power on its own only in three states -- Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana -- with a big question mark on whether it can even stake claim to be head of the INDIA bloc.

Inside the Narendra Modi Stadium

Inside the Narendra Modi Stadium

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion) was spent to revamp the stadium, which can seat 132,000 spectators, and is now the biggest cricket stadium on the planet.

President Kovind inaugurates refurbished Motera Stadium

President Kovind inaugurates refurbished Motera Stadium

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The refurbished Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera is now renamed Narendra Modi Stadium.