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Modi unfolds tricolour plans for Gujarat at PBD

Modi unfolds tricolour plans for Gujarat at PBD

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

He said that his state wants to reflect all the three colours of the national flag in the land of Gujarat. While the white revolution that began in Gujarat as a co-operative movement, the green revolution was represented by the handsome growth in the agriculture sector, he said.Narendra Modi stated that his state now exports milk to European nations and Singapore. Milk production has increased by 66 per cent in the state in the last decade.

Gujarat: Anti-Modi officer Sanjeev Bhatt detained

Gujarat: Anti-Modi officer Sanjeev Bhatt detained

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Suspended Indian Police Service officer Sanjeev Bhatt was on Friday detained in connection with a first information report filed against him by a police constable for allegedly threatening and making him sign a "false" affidavit about a high-level meeting called by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on February 27, 2002.

Boosted by Punjab and Surat results, AAP eyes Gujarat and HP polls

Boosted by Punjab and Surat results, AAP eyes Gujarat and HP polls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

After a resounding victory in Punjab polls, the Aam Aadmi Party will hit the ground in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat which will go to polls in November this year.

BJP downplays Modi's remarks on serving Gujarat till 2017

BJP downplays Modi's remarks on serving Gujarat till 2017

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Downplaying Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's comment that he got mandate to serve the state till 2017, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said that one should not read too much into it as Modi has articulated a "tactical, legal and constitutional position".

400 Gujarat fishermen stranded in Arabian Sea

400 Gujarat fishermen stranded in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

As many as 400 fishermen from Gujarat are stranded in the Arabian Sea, 40 nautical miles off Daman coast in south Gujarat, due to the cyclonic storm advancing towards the state. Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, called a review meeting of the state Disaster Management Authority, the revenue department and district administration in view of the impending cyclone and directed the district administration to keep an eye on the changing weather.

Quirky Kites Take To The Skies

Quirky Kites Take To The Skies

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Glimpses from the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, the Jeevan Kite and River Festival in Guwahati and preparations for Makar Sankranti in Nagpur.

In PHOTOS: The big winners and losers in Gujarat

In PHOTOS: The big winners and losers in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Rediff.com brings you the results of the heavyweights in the Gujarat elections.

AI plane crash death toll hits 270 as families wait for bodies

AI plane crash death toll hits 270 as families wait for bodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The process of identification of victims by matching the DNA samples is currently underway, and the bodies will be handed over to their relatives once the process is complete.

Centre gives formal clearance to Gujarat road upgrade

Centre gives formal clearance to Gujarat road upgrade

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The Union government on Tuesday gave formal clearance to upgrade 2,803 km of roads in Gujarat at a cost of Rs 992 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

Narendra Modi announces yatra ahead of Gujarat polls

Narendra Modi announces yatra ahead of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has decided to embark on a month-long yatra from September 11 in poll-bound Gujarat, which will cover major parts of the state.

Manmohan Singh said 'history will be kinder to me'

Manmohan Singh said 'history will be kinder to me'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Months before he demitted office as prime minister in 2014, Manmohan Singh had famously asserted that his leadership was not weak and history would be kinder to him than what the media projected at that time.

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

It also assured that the amount of medical insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme would be doubled from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

Modi encouraged Gujarat riots, IPS officer tells SC

Modi encouraged Gujarat riots, IPS officer tells SC

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Senior Indian Police Service officer Sanjay Bhatt, who was posted in the Gujarat intelligence department, has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court accusing Chief Minister Narendra Modi of complicity in the 2002 Godhra case.

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

M R Srinivasan focused on the peaceful use of nuclear power at a time when the popular view among the 'hawks' was that India should build a nuclear arsenal as a deterrent.

Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt acquitted in 1997 custodial torture case

Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt acquitted in 1997 custodial torture case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Bhatt was earlier sentenced to life imprisonment in a 1990 custodial death case in Jamnagar and 20 years in jail in a 1996 case relating to planting drugs to frame a Rajasthan-based lawyer in Palanpur. He is currently lodged in the Rajkot Central Jail.

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.

Gujarat polls: BJP, Congress to release manifestos today

Gujarat polls: BJP, Congress to release manifestos today

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the main opposition Congress will release their respective election manifestos for the upcoming assembly elections in Gujarat on Monday.

BJP promises UCC in Gujarat: Why not in whole country, asks Kejriwal

BJP promises UCC in Gujarat: Why not in whole country, asks Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Kejriwal asked whether the BJP-led central government was waiting for the Lok Sabha elections to make a move in this direction.

Gujarat Cong boss quits; MLA raises Ram mandir, heads to BJP

Gujarat Cong boss quits; MLA raises Ram mandir, heads to BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Within minutes of Gohil's announcement of the Congress' action, Der called a press conference at his residence, saying he was not aware when he was suspended by the party and announced he will join the BJP at its state headquarters 'Kamalam' in Gandhinagar on Tuesday.

RSS chief backs Modi, says only Hindutva can transform India

RSS chief backs Modi, says only Hindutva can transform India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Backing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's elevation in the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that Hindutva was the only way to bring about change in the country.

Guj polls: BJP denies ticket to 5 ministers including Morbi MLA

Guj polls: BJP denies ticket to 5 ministers including Morbi MLA

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Gujarat assembly Speaker Nimaben Acharya, who won from Bhuj seat of Kutch district in 2012 and 2017, has also been denied ticket this time by the party.

Achal Kumar Joti appointed as next chief election commissioner

Achal Kumar Joti appointed as next chief election commissioner

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Achal Kumar Joti will take over as the head of the Election Commission on July 6.

Police complaints against AIUDF chief for remarks on Hindus

Police complaints against AIUDF chief for remarks on Hindus

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ajmal in an interview to a media house on Friday had commented on women and Hindu men as well as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, purportedly as a rejoinder to his remarks on 'love jihad'.

Gujarat's pride: Modi inaugurates swanky Vadodara bus terminal

Gujarat's pride: Modi inaugurates swanky Vadodara bus terminal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Spread over 2.4 lakh sq ft, the 'airport-like' terminal will see 1,100 buses plying everyday.

Gujarat riots: Teesta moves HC to quash FIR against her for fabricating proof

Gujarat riots: Teesta moves HC to quash FIR against her for fabricating proof

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

A sessions court had recently rejected her discharge plea in the case, even as the Supreme Court granted her bail after the Gujarat high court denied her relief.

'Even God will not forgive Gujarat government'

'Even God will not forgive Gujarat government'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Senior Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela on Saturday began his counter-fast against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's three-day fast in Ahmedabad. Vaghela began his fast on Saturday morning to protest the BJP-led Gujarat government's policies and approach towards the common man. In the exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Krishna Shah, he takes on the Modi-led government in the state.

AAP scores 0 in Himachal debut with focus shifting to Gujarat

AAP scores 0 in Himachal debut with focus shifting to Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which contested the assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh for the first time, drew a blank securing just 1.10 per cent of the total votes cast.

What Is Gehlot Telling Modi?

What Is Gehlot Telling Modi?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the first day of November...

'Japan temple ready to hand over Netaji Bose's ashes'

'Japan temple ready to hand over Netaji Bose's ashes'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Descendants of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose claim they have documentary evidence to prove that the Renkoji temple authorities in Japan have always been willing to hand over the 'ashes' believed to be his, refuting perceptions of roadblocks to their repatriation. They assert that successive Indian governments have shown little interest in retrieving the remains and conducting DNA tests, despite numerous appeals from the family. The article highlights the conflicting reports and controversies surrounding Netaji's death and the ongoing mystery surrounding his remains.

Third US aircraft with 112 Indian deportees lands at Amritsar

Third US aircraft with 112 Indian deportees lands at Amritsar

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

A US military aircraft carrying 112 Indian deportees landed at the Amritsar airport late on Sunday night, marking the third such flight in recent weeks. The deportees, who hail from various states across India, will be allowed to return home after completing necessary immigration procedures. The deportations are part of a crackdown by the Donald Trump administration against illegal immigrants.

Gujarat CM's car rams into 3 people

Gujarat CM's car rams into 3 people

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

One of them suffered fractures, it is learnt, and all three have been taken to hospital.

Gujarat poll: Narendra Modi files nomination

Gujarat poll: Narendra Modi files nomination

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers on Wednesday morning as the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Maninagar assembly constituency in Ahmedabad.

NCP's 'bowing before Gujarat' swipe at Shinde over bullet train

NCP's 'bowing before Gujarat' swipe at Shinde over bullet train

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The estimated cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is Rs 1,10,000 crore, of which Rs 88,000 crore are being funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Five of Narendra Modi's ministers bite the dust

Five of Narendra Modi's ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Even as Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is well on the road to make a hat-trick in Gujarat, five incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party ministers lost the electoral battle. Among those defeated are three Cabinet ministers and two junior ministers

Two-phase Gujarat polls on December 1 and 5; Results on December 8

Two-phase Gujarat polls on December 1 and 5; Results on December 8

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Gujarat will go to polls in two phases on December 1 and 5 with the counting of votes on December 8 along with that of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced.

How Narendra Modi's propaganda won out in Gujarat

How Narendra Modi's propaganda won out in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The proactive engagement with business and corporate leaders and the reciprocation in turn indicate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's ability to exploit the superficiality and lack of ideological depth on part of those preoccupied with profit and business isolated from a larger world view, feels Jatin Bhatt

Will Gujarat financial hub rival Mumbai?

Will Gujarat financial hub rival Mumbai?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Will the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) rival the planned financial hub of Mumbai or will GIFT be complimentary to and a feeder to its Mumbai counterpart?

How South Gujarat saved Narendra Modi

How South Gujarat saved Narendra Modi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Modi will have greater satisfaction to see that Sonia Gandhi's political secretary Ahmed Patel's Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency is also going the Bharatiya Janata Party's way.

READ: Narendra Modi's open letter to Gujarat

READ: Narendra Modi's open letter to Gujarat

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday started his three-day fast at the Gujarat University Convention Centre for "peace, harmony and unity in the state". He also wrote another open letter to the people of his state to explain the reasons behind his fast.

Gujarat riots: SIT begins probe against Modi

Gujarat riots: SIT begins probe against Modi

Rediff.com26 May 2009

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team on Tuesday began its inquiry into a complaint filed against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and others in connection with the post-Godhra riots. "It can be officially said that we have begun an inquiry into the petition filed in the Supreme Court against some of the leading politicians in Gujarat," SIT chief R K Raghavan said. "This is just the first stage, we have a plan of action for the investigations," he said.