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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.

Vivek Oberoi in BJP star campaigner list for Gujarat

Vivek Oberoi in BJP star campaigner list for Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Oberoi is playing the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a biopic.

TCS eyes tier-II cities for growth

TCS eyes tier-II cities for growth

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Tata Consultancy Services is eyeing tier-II and tier-III cities such as Pune, Nagpur, Gandhinagar, Kochi and Chandigarh to drive its future growth in the domestic market.

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

While some researchers are developing prototypes for ventilators to overcome their shortage, others have teamed up to develop testing kits.

Stock exchanges activate disaster recovery sites

Stock exchanges activate disaster recovery sites

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The objective is to ensure the exchange's preparedness in the event of a natural calamity, so that any disruptions should not affect market integrity and investor confidence.

Doctor, sweeper held for raping dengue patient in ICU

Doctor, sweeper held for raping dengue patient in ICU

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The girl was raped in the ICU of the hospital, where authorities do not allow relatives of the patient to stay back in the night.

Crorepati Narendra Modi is richer by Rs 32 lakh!

Crorepati Narendra Modi is richer by Rs 32 lakh!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Even so, the PM's cash in hand is among the lowest when compared with his Cabinet colleagues

Alpesh Thakor, another ex-Cong MLA join BJP in Gujarat

Alpesh Thakor, another ex-Cong MLA join BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Zala, a close associate of Thakor, was the MLA from Bayad in Sabarkantha district.

Can Wastewater Testing tell us more about COVID-19?

Can Wastewater Testing tell us more about COVID-19?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Wastewater containing excreted material can tell us how a community is doing in a particular area pertaining to any epidemic, pandemic, and other bacterial and viral diseases.'

They only watch 'dirty movies': NITI member on J-K Internet shutdown

They only watch 'dirty movies': NITI member on J-K Internet shutdown

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

NITI Aayog member V K Saraswat said the shutdown of internet services did not have any significant impact on the economy in J-K.

Gujarat: All rebel Congress MLAs except Vaghela to join BJP

Gujarat: All rebel Congress MLAs except Vaghela to join BJP

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Of the 10 MLAs, eight including Vaghela and his son, who had voted for the BJP candidates in the Rajya Sabha poll, were expelled by the Congress on Wednesday.

Jaishankar files nomination for RS poll from Gujarat

Jaishankar files nomination for RS poll from Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

As per norms, a minister who is not a member of Parliament has to be elected to either House within six months of his or her swearing in.

Will BJP choose Advani for the Speaker's post?

Will BJP choose Advani for the Speaker's post?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Senior BJP leaders had offered the veteran politician the Lok Sabha Speaker's post after he went into a sulk over displeasure to contest from the Gandhinagar seat. However, it is yet to be known whether he has accepted the offer or not, reports Anita Katyal.

Ahead of polls, Gujarat government doles out sops

Ahead of polls, Gujarat government doles out sops

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A slew of sops were announced for teachers, employees of municipalities and others.

Workers in Gujarat leave for homes in Rajasthan on foot

Workers in Gujarat leave for homes in Rajasthan on foot

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The labourers said there was no point in staying back in Gujarat without any income.

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Prayers were offered and sweets distributed though people mostly took the virtual route to extend wishes. People also visited temples, observing social distancing norms.

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 74, including three foreigners, followed by Kerala at 52 including seven foreign nationals.

Gujarat firmly stays with its 'son of soil' again

Gujarat firmly stays with its 'son of soil' again

Rediff.com24 May 2019

In 2014 too, the Congress had lost all the 26 seats in Gujarat.

Modi's OBOR counter: Asia-Africa growth corridor, backed by Japan

Modi's OBOR counter: Asia-Africa growth corridor, backed by Japan

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'During my visit to Japan and after meeting with Prime Minister (Shinzo) Abe, I gladly recall that in our joint declaration we mentioned Asia-Africa growth corridor and proposed further conversation with our brothers and sisters of Africa,' Prime Minister Modi said.

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

A total of 3,006 session sites across all states and union territories will be virtually connected during the launch at 10.30 am by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site.

6 years after retirement, Gujarat promotes Vanzara as IGP

6 years after retirement, Gujarat promotes Vanzara as IGP

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Former IPS officer D G Vanzara, who was accused in the alleged fake encounters of Ishrat Jahan and Sohrabuddin Sheikh and was later discharged in both the cases, has been given post-retirement promotion as the inspector general of police (IGP) by the Gujarat government, six years after he retired from service. As per the notification issued by the state home department, a copy of which Vanzara tweeted on Tuesday night, he has been promoted as the IGP with effect from September 29, 2007. Additional secretary to the state home department, Nikhil Bhatt, on Wednesday confirmed that his department has issued a notification about Vanzara's promotion.

Khurshid downplays Modi-Powell meeting

Khurshid downplays Modi-Powell meeting

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday downplayed US Ambassador Nancy Powell's meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying diplomats in India are free to move and get information to understand better the dynamics of Indian politics.

The Man who can't see the Bigger Picture

The Man who can't see the Bigger Picture

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Public expression of dissent and quitting a party is not new for Shankersinh Vaghela

Ahead of Trump's visit, slum-dwellers asked to move

Ahead of Trump's visit, slum-dwellers asked to move

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

While officials have denied any connection with the proposed high-profile visit and issuance of notices, residents of the slum have questioned the timing of the move, which came days after the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation began building a wall allegedly to cover a slum on a route that the US President is likely to take while visiting the city.

Potato farmers want Pepsico to withdraw the cases unconditionally

Potato farmers want Pepsico to withdraw the cases unconditionally

Rediff.com4 May 2019

With support from other farmer organisations and activists, including RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, the potato growers have not only sought compensation but also called for boycott of the food giant's products.

India aims to reduce carbon footprint by 30-35%: Modi

India aims to reduce carbon footprint by 30-35%: Modi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

He also said that efforts were on to increase the use of natural gas by four times in this decade and to double the oil refining capacity in the next five years.

Another jolt to Congress in Gujarat; 3 MLAs resign

Another jolt to Congress in Gujarat; 3 MLAs resign

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The resignation of Balwantsinh Rajput (who was also the chief whip), Tejashreeben Patel and Prahlad Patel reduced the Congress's tally to 54 in the 182-seat assembly.

Manmohan retires from Rajya Sabha

Manmohan retires from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Will DMK send former PM to the Rajya Sabha next month?

Vistara likely to take delivery of 3rd A-320 this week

Vistara likely to take delivery of 3rd A-320 this week

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Interestingly, the full service carrier's launch coincides with the concluding day of the the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations scheduled to be held in Gujarat's capital city Gandhinagar, near Ahmedabad, from January 7 to January 9.

Cong protests against farm laws in several states, 3 PCC chiefs held

Cong protests against farm laws in several states, 3 PCC chiefs held

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Party's state unit chiefs of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat were also detained along with the workers during the protests.

In a first, Modi to hold roadshow with Abe in Ahmedabad

In a first, Modi to hold roadshow with Abe in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The 8-km-long road show would start from the Ahmedabad airport and culminate at the Sabarmati Ashram.

Aarushi's parents to undergo narco tests

Aarushi's parents to undergo narco tests

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Aarushi's parents Rajesh and Nupur Talwar will undergo a narco-analysis test on Thursday at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Gandhinagar.

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

It has also been decided to suspend the interstate bus services till March 31, the officials said. The decisions have been taken at a high-level meeting attended by chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister.

Chandigarh may be the first Indian smart city

Chandigarh may be the first Indian smart city

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Smart cities would be built in a way so that they have uninterrupted power, water, proper sanitation, efficient management of solid waste, decongestion of roads, last mile connectivity and effective use of ICT.

Police raid Asaram ashram, detain 150 followers

Police raid Asaram ashram, detain 150 followers

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

The police on Friday raided the ashram of spiritual leader Asaram Bapu in Ahmedabad and detained nearly 150 followers in the wake of a clash between them in GandhinagarOn Thursday, Asaram followers had clashed with the police, after they were prevented from entering the Gandhinagar collector's office to submit a memorandum. The memorandum was against an alleged 'well-planned conspiracy' to frame their religious leader.

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Modi said bribery was not possible as the money was transferred directly into accounts of the beneficiaries.

Asaram's son Narayan Sai convicted in rape case

Asaram's son Narayan Sai convicted in rape case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The sessions court in Surat which convicted Narayan Sai will pronounce the sentence on April 30.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

COVID-19 surge not so worrying if serious cases, deaths are low: Experts

COVID-19 surge not so worrying if serious cases, deaths are low: Experts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'The new cases should be divided into three categories - mild, moderate, if a patient needs oxygen, and severe, if he/she needs ventilator support'

PM felicitates athletes on return from Asian Para Games

PM felicitates athletes on return from Asian Para Games

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The gold medal winners were given a cash award of Rs 30 lakh each, while silver and bronze medallists took home Rs 20 lakh and Rs 10 lakh respectively.