News for 'gujarat riots'

2002 riots: Guj HC adjourns hearing on plea for summoning Modi

2002 riots: Guj HC adjourns hearing on plea for summoning Modi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The Gujarat high court on Friday adjourned hearing till December 26 on a plea seeking direction for the Nanavati Commission to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi for questioning in connection with the 2002 riots.

Muslim businessmen in Gujarat sing Modi tune

Muslim businessmen in Gujarat sing Modi tune

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Development in state has benefitted community, they say.

Atal, Advani should take 'rest': Bajrang Dal

Atal, Advani should take 'rest': Bajrang Dal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

The saffron outfit accused the two of distancing the party from Hindutva ideology.

'Riots verdict enhances people's faith in legal system'

'Riots verdict enhances people's faith in legal system'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Welcoming the verdict in the 2002 Naroda Patiya riots case in Gujarat, Law Minister Salman Khurshid said the judgement enhances faith of the people in the legal system.

Owaisi hopes to snatch communally-sensitive Godhra from BJP

Owaisi hopes to snatch communally-sensitive Godhra from BJP

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Godhra is one of the 14 seats which the AIMIM is contesting in the next month's elections to the 182-member Gujarat assembly.

Unconcerned of backlash, Congress sharpens attack on UP govt

Unconcerned of backlash, Congress sharpens attack on UP govt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

For the Congress, the Janata Dal-United has made up for the numbers in case the Samajwadi Party discontinues its support to the UPA government, reports Renu Mittal

Parliament adjourned over Nandigram issue

Parliament adjourned over Nandigram issue

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The adjournment comes as no surprise as Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party had on Sunday hinting at going ballistic on the Centre's silence about the events in the area.

SC stays trial in Naroda riot cases

SC stays trial in Naroda riot cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

An NGO - Citizens for Justice and Peace - wants the cases pertaining to the massacre of 110 people in Naroda Gam and Naroda Patiya to be transferred outside the state.\n\n

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Centre extends term of Attorney General, senior law officers

Centre extends term of Attorney General, senior law officers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Rohatgi was in June, 2014 appointed as the country's chief law officer for a fixed three-year term.

NCERT textbooks to get real

NCERT textbooks to get real

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

The change in the syllabus comes in the wake of the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework, which suggests that the textbooks should connect knowledge to real life situations.

Have 'strong' evidence against Modi in riot case: Teesta

Have 'strong' evidence against Modi in riot case: Teesta

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Social activist Teesta Setalvad on Monday claimed there is 'strong' evidence against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, whom the Special Investigation Team has given a clean chit in the post-Godhra riot case, in a complaint filed by Zakia Jafri, wife of slain ex-Congress Member of Parliament Ehsan Jafri.

Display PM's degree at the entrance of new Parliament building: Raut

Display PM's degree at the entrance of new Parliament building: Raut

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

"Gandhi's disqualification is illegal and the case is also bogus. I am sure that a higher court in Gujarat will do justice to Gandhi," said Raut, whose party is an ally of the Congress in Maharashtra.

Gujarat questions SIT's power to summon Modi

Gujarat questions SIT's power to summon Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The Gujarat government on Friday stated that the Supreme Court did not have the power to stay the ongoing trial in the post-Godhra communal riots case and that the Special Investigation Team instituted by it cannot summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi and other accused in the murder of ex-Congress MP Ehsan Jafri during the riots.

SC blow to Gujarat government

SC blow to Gujarat government

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

SC blow to Gujarat government

I still hope we will get justice: Ehsan Jafri's daughter

I still hope we will get justice: Ehsan Jafri's daughter

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

The daughter of former Congress Member of Parliament Ehsan Jafri, killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, has vowed to continue her fight for justice.

'Goof up' in response to IC-814 hijack: Cong slams BJP's 'masked nationalism'

'Goof up' in response to IC-814 hijack: Cong slams BJP's 'masked nationalism'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Congress on Friday raked up the post-Godhra riots issue against Narendra Modi, latching onto the claims by former Research and Analysis Wing chief A S Dulat to demand that the prime minister apologise for the communal violence in 2002.

Zaheera breaks down in courtroom

Zaheera breaks down in courtroom

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

Zaheera, who was in tears, sought Judge Abhay Thipsey's permission to say something in camera.

'Defeat hate, celebrate unity'

'Defeat hate, celebrate unity'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

US-based director Rahul Dholakia chats about his film with fans.

Vajpayee is the soul of BJP: Thackeray

Vajpayee is the soul of BJP: Thackeray

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, under attack from within his own party, has found an ally in Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray.

2006: A year of reckoning for Gujarat

2006: A year of reckoning for Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The police, under pressure from the Supreme Court, decided to re-open 1,594 cases and initiate action against 41 police officials for their alleged 'mishandling' of riots.

Ajit Doval must read out the riot act to Pakistan

Ajit Doval must read out the riot act to Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

'The Modi government's pusillanimity vis-a-vis Pakistan makes almost certain that India will, in the coming weeks and months, be confronted with cross border terrorist actions of increasing intensity,' warns Satish Chandra, former deputy national security adviser.

The Year of Justice in Gujarat: Ishrat, Godhra and more...

The Year of Justice in Gujarat: Ishrat, Godhra and more...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The year 2011 will be remembered in Gujarat for verdicts related to the Godhra train burning incident and the riots that followed.

Cong demands Modi's head

Cong demands Modi's head

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

Ex-Guj min spoke of Modi's hand in riots: Former HC judge

Ex-Guj min spoke of Modi's hand in riots: Former HC judge

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

In fresh problems for Narendra Modi, a member of the people's tribunal that visited Gujarat after 2002 riots said former home minister Haren Pandya had told them that the chief minister allegedly directed the police to give Hindus a free hand to vent their anger during the riots.

Godhra carnage: 1 more arrested

Godhra carnage: 1 more arrested

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

An accused in the Sabarmati Express carnage case was Wednesday arrested from Godhra town, police sources said.

Lying in court: 1-year jail for Zaheera

Lying in court: 1-year jail for Zaheera

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

It awarded one-year simple imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine to Zaheera for contempt of court.

No need for Modi to quit: Vajpayee

No need for Modi to quit: Vajpayee

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

'I don't think it is needed,' Vajpayee said in New Delhi when referred to Smriti Irani's demand.

Bakery case judge gets threat mails

Bakery case judge gets threat mails

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

The security for the judge has been beefed up in view of the mails.

Zaheera yet to surface

Zaheera yet to surface

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

More than 24 hours after the Mumbai sessions court issued notice to Zaheera Sheikh and her family for perjury, the controversial witness in the Best Bakery case was yet to approach her advocate for future course of action.

Gujarat: Skeletal remains of 2 more bodies found

Gujarat: Skeletal remains of 2 more bodies found

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

The Central Bureau of Investigation Thursday pulled out two more skeletal remains from the Lunavada grave in Gujarat, where victims of post-Godhra communal riots were buried, raising the total number of recoveries so far to 15.

Gujarat govt chargesheets 'whistle-blower' cop

Gujarat govt chargesheets 'whistle-blower' cop

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

The Gujarat government on Saturday chargesheeted IPS officer Rahul Sharma for alleged misconduct in not submitting the original CDs containing mobile phone call records related to the 2002 communal riots.

Indian Police Force Review: This Is No Singham!

Indian Police Force Review: This Is No Singham!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Rohit Shetty's strengths have been action and humour; the former he delivers in spades, but the latter is totally lacking in Indian Police Force, observes Deepa Gahlot.

SIT opposes handing over riots probe report to activists

SIT opposes handing over riots probe report to activists

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The Special Investigation Team on Monday opposed sharing with activists its final report on the probe into allegations of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's involvement in 2002 riots. The court in Ahmedabad reserved till Wednesday its order on their plea seeking access to the crucial document.

Will Parzania reach theatres?

Will Parzania reach theatres?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

This year's best director hopeful Rahul Dholakia talks about his film Parzania.

Parzania director: 2006's National award winner?

Parzania director: 2006's National award winner?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Rahul Dholakia talks about his film awaiting theatrical release.

'Why did the government go out on a limb for these 11 men?'

'Why did the government go out on a limb for these 11 men?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'What did these men mean to the government? What does its support for these men say about this government?'

Anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar seeks time till Jan 31 to surrender

Anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar seeks time till Jan 31 to surrender

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Kumar, who was directed by the high court on Monday to surrender before authorities by December 31, sought more time saying he has to settle family affairs.

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'We are scared. Several people have left the village out of fear of violence from the side of the convicts after their release'