News for 'Vibrant Gujarat'

HCC to set up renewable energy project in Gujarat

HCC to set up renewable energy project in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

"HCC has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to set up a renewable energy project in the state worth Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) in the next 2-5 years time," company Chairman and Managing Director Ajit Gulabchand said.

Gujarat: Rahul sounds poll bugle; calls Modi pro-rich

Gujarat: Rahul sounds poll bugle; calls Modi pro-rich

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The Congress vice president asked people if Vibrant Gujarat had helped them in any way.

Now, Anil Ambani pledges Rs 50,000 crore for Gujarat

Now, Anil Ambani pledges Rs 50,000 crore for Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Anil Ambani said on Wednesday his Reliance Group will invest Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion) in Gujarat in the next 5-7 years on various projects as the firm looks to tap opportunities in the state.

Gujarat attracts Rs 20.83 lakh cr investment in 2 days

Gujarat attracts Rs 20.83 lakh cr investment in 2 days

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said the state has been able to attract investments to the tune of Rs 20.83 lakh crore during the two-day long Vibrant Gujarat Summit.

Big guns pledge over Rs 160,000 crore for Gujarat!

Big guns pledge over Rs 160,000 crore for Gujarat!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Heaping praises on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for not only driving industrial growth but also boosting rural development, Ratan Tata on Wednesday said the Tata Group will partner the state in providing transportation into the hinterlands.

Gujarat likely to field a team in IPL next season

Gujarat likely to field a team in IPL next season

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

The tenth team in the next IPL season could well be from Gujarat. Right now there are nine teams in the fray after the BCCI suspended Kochi Tuskers Kerala (KTK) from the IPL over non-payment of dues. A franchisee from Gujarat may take replace KTK.

My advice to my govt is...: Canada envoy amid row with India

My advice to my govt is...: Canada envoy amid row with India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Let the governments do what they are doing, let the government do diplomacy but everyone knows that in the long term, Canada's strategic interest and India's strategic interest are absolutely aligned," the high commissioner said.

Gujarat Govt Remains Election-Focused

Gujarat Govt Remains Election-Focused

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'The new cabinet intends to create an impression in people's minds that even if it is new, it is performing from day one.'

Can You Imagine A Truck Being Swallowed?

Can You Imagine A Truck Being Swallowed?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A massive sinkhole appeared on a road near Samadhan Chowk, Pune, and nearly swallowed a truck.

 if you are not in Gujarat: Ratan Tata

if you are not in Gujarat: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

With Rs 67,550 cr, Reliance leads investors' pack to Vibrant Gujarat.

SC judge hails PM Modi as 'popular, vibrant and visionary leader'

SC judge hails PM Modi as 'popular, vibrant and visionary leader'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Last year, Justice Arun Mishra's fulsome praise for prime minister Modi at an event had raised eyebrows.

Reliance zeroes in on Gujarat for Fab City project

Reliance zeroes in on Gujarat for Fab City project

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

While the exact investment for the project, which is likely to come up in Jamnagar is not known, senior government officials say the company is looking to ink an agreement during the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit, to be held in January next year.

R-Day Parade: India to celebrate 75 years of Constitution with military might

R-Day Parade: India to celebrate 75 years of Constitution with military might

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

India will showcase its military prowess and rich cultural heritage on Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26 to mark the 76th Republic Day. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at the event, which will also see the participation of a marching contingent and a band contingent from Indonesia. The theme of the parade is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', focusing on the platinum jubilee of the enactment of the Constitution. The parade will feature a number of cutting-edge defense platforms, including BrahMos, Pinaka and Akash, as well as the Army's Battle Surveillance System 'Sanjay' and DRDO's surface-to-surface tactical missile 'Pralay'.

Gujarat IT summit nets Rs 11,067 cr investment

Gujarat IT summit nets Rs 11,067 cr investment

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Narendra Modi's vision to see Gujarat being counted a major IT hub of the country received a boost as 19 companies signed MoUs to total an investment of Rs 11,067 crore (Rs 110.67 billion) on Friday.

Women achievers to run Modi's social media on Int'l Women's Day

Women achievers to run Modi's social media on Int'l Women's Day

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he will hand over his social media accounts to women achievers from different walks of life to mark International Women's Day on March 8. In his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" address, Modi said these successful women will talk about their work and experience on his social media accounts. He also renewed his appeal to people to take measures to deal with the growing problem of obesity and encouraged people to visit research laboratories or planetariums to mark National Science Day on February 28. Modi highlighted India's progress in space science and artificial intelligence, and emphasized the importance of celebrating and respecting the indomitable spirit of women. He also spoke about the diversity of India's wildlife and the importance of conservation efforts.

Gujarat still close to Modi's heart, gets new projects

Gujarat still close to Modi's heart, gets new projects

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Even while the union budget may not have announced many direct schemes for Gujarat, the state has been a major beneficiary under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first 100 days in office.

UK team in Gujarat for trade meet

UK team in Gujarat for trade meet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

PM skips yoga session to meet mother Hiraba

PM skips yoga session to meet mother Hiraba

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Through a tweet, Modi said he went to meet his mother early Tuesday morning and had breakfast together.

Mukesh Ambani promises to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Gujarat

Mukesh Ambani promises to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

He urged every investor to follow his steps and invest in Gujarat.

Indian institutions' semiconductor design curricula draws flak

Indian institutions' semiconductor design curricula draws flak

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Over 100 Indian institutions offer semiconductor design curricula, but hardly any of them focuses on manufacturing and process technology, a top official from global memory and storage major Micron Technology said on Thursday. There is significant global demand for such chip engineers, its president and chief executive Sanjay Mehrotra said at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar. "While more than 100 Indian institutions provide a semiconductor design curriculum, hardly any focus on semiconductor manufacturing and process technology.

Kerry visits Ford's Gujarat plant

Kerry visits Ford's Gujarat plant

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday visited auto major Ford India's upcoming manufacturing plant in Gujarat.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

'Reliance is a Gujarati company, an Indian, global co'

'Reliance is a Gujarati company, an Indian, global co'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani in his address at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit hailed Gujarat chief minister as as a leader with "grand vision."

'Hindus go back': Another BAPS temple vandalised in US

'Hindus go back': Another BAPS temple vandalised in US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

This was the second incident of desecration at a BAPS temple in less than a month in the US amidst the growing trend of temple vandalism as part of a systematic hate crime against the Hindu community in the country.

Tamil Nadu pulling out all stops for investor meet

Tamil Nadu pulling out all stops for investor meet

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu is leaving no stone unturned in marketing its upcoming global investors meeting on January 7 and 8. While business veterans are promoting the positives of the state's industrial climate through the 'Titans of Tamil Nadu" campaign, the state is narrating the human stories behind its robust industrial growth via the 'One Trillion Dreams' campaign. Among the industry bigwigs, who are showcasing Tamil Nadu to the world through this mega marketing initiative include Venu Srinivasan of TVS Motor Company, K M Mammen of MRF Ltd, Pratap Reddy of Apollo Hospitals, P R Venketrama Raja of Ramco Group, Mallika Srinivasan of TAFE; and Vellayan Subbiah of Murugappa Group.

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

Adani Dethrones Ambani Again

Adani Dethrones Ambani Again

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The combined market capitalisation of Adani group companies increased to Rs 15.11 trillion last week. As a result, Gautam Adani's family raced ahead of Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, reclaiming the title of India's wealthiest promoter.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

Gujarat plant to be ready by 2017: Suzuki chairman

Gujarat plant to be ready by 2017: Suzuki chairman

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Suzuki Motors' Gujarat plant will be ready by 2017.

Ambani Mehendi: Shloka Keeps It Simple, Sweet

Ambani Mehendi: Shloka Keeps It Simple, Sweet

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The celebrations continued with the mehendi ceremony for Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

With land acquisition completed and infrastructure work streamlined, India's bullet train dreams are slowly, but finally, inching closer to reality.

Over 7,200 Indian students return home post Bangladesh unrest: Govt

Over 7,200 Indian students return home post Bangladesh unrest: Govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The high commission of India in Dhaka and the assistant high commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Khulna have been assisting in the voluntary return of Indian nationals, he said.