News for 'surat'

Will Nitish switch sides? JD-U responds to rumours

Will Nitish switch sides? JD-U responds to rumours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Amid speculation over Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal-United's next move in the wake of vote counting trends, senior party leader K C Tyagi on Tuesday said they are in the National Democratic Alliance and 'we will be in the NDA'.

Bomb threat mails sent to Ahmedabad schools traced to Pak

Bomb threat mails sent to Ahmedabad schools traced to Pak

Rediff.com10 May 2024

"The emails were sent from 'mail.ru' domain, in which a man impersonating himself as Tauheed Liaquat sent them to all the schools with the aim of spreading fear among voters and Indian citizens," the Ahmedabad crime branch said in a press statement.

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The bill to amend the law governing Waqf boards proposes far-reaching changes in the Wakf Act, 1995, including ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

Surat woman murdered in California motel

Surat woman murdered in California motel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

A 62-year-old woman of Indian origin was killed in Tracy, California on Saturday last. The incident occurred at Hacienda Inn motel owned by Chempak Petal, brother of victim Lalita Patel.

Some States See Decline In Contestants

Some States See Decline In Contestants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Gujarat has witnessed the steepest decline in the number of contestants in the fray for its 26 seats, from 371 five years ago to 266 in 2024.

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The gap in demand for electric vehicles between large and mid-sized cities in the country is shrinking and the Tier-II 2 cities are likely to emerge as the next big demand centre for EVs, a report said on Tuesday. An analysis of the electric two-wheeler and car sales by strategic research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF) from 207 cities across 10 states also suggests that the electric two-wheeler sales in some tier 2 markets have surpassed metropolitans while within tier 2 cities, state capitals generally leading the growth in electric car sales.

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Another partner or co-owner of the firm that operated the recreation facility has been nabbed which took the number of persons arrested in the case to five, officials said.

Phase 3: Fate of Shah, Scindia among 1300 candidates to be sealed on Tuesday

Phase 3: Fate of Shah, Scindia among 1300 candidates to be sealed on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Among the bigwigs are Union ministers Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and SP Singh Baghel (Agra).

4 Mumbai recce suspects detained in Surat

4 Mumbai recce suspects detained in Surat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

Raghuvanshi said that some of the detained are said to be from Lucknow, but refused to give further information on them saying the process of ascertaining their identity is underway.

Live bomb defused in Surat

Live bomb defused in Surat

Rediff.com3 Aug 2008

Yet another live bomb was on Sunday found in the posh Atwalines area in Surat, taking the total number of explosive devices detected in the diamond city to 24, the police said. The bomb, which was found inside a bag near a bus-stand adjacent to the municipal garden (commonly known as Chowpati), was defused by the bomb disposal squad, they said.

Think Before You Make A Complaint!

Think Before You Make A Complaint!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

National Commission concluded that false and baseless allegations had been made in the complaint to claim a highly exaggerated and atrocious amount of compensation.

Surat to be diamond trading hub soon: IGI

Surat to be diamond trading hub soon: IGI

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Launching an independent laboratory for testing and grading of gemstones in Surat, Roland Lorie, chief executive officer, IGI Worldwide said, "Since grading and certification of diamonds and other gemstones and jewelry was done in Mumbai, so far Surat was the diamond manufacturing hub of the country as well as the world while sorting and trading of diamonds took place in Mumbai.

Surat police in Delhi to collect evidence against Asaram's son

Surat police in Delhi to collect evidence against Asaram's son

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Surat police have sent a team to Delhi to gather evidence against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's son Narayan Sai, following a complaint of sexual assault registered by two sisters against the father-son duo.

After getting bail in defamation case, Rahul says...

After getting bail in defamation case, Rahul says...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Gandhi was convicted by a lower court in Surat and sentenced to prison for two years last month for a speech in which he linked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last name with two fugitive businessmen, remarking how the 'thieves' shared the same last name.

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Approaching the SC, getting a favourable decision and overturning the situation (the speaker's order), will be too much to ask for in too short time.'

Surat: As water recedes, bodies show up

Surat: As water recedes, bodies show up

Rediff.com12 Aug 2006

A total of 25 bodies have been recovered so far in different parts of the city.

36 out of 266 LS candidates in Guj face criminal cases: ADR

36 out of 266 LS candidates in Guj face criminal cases: ADR

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Among the major parties, out of the 25 BJP candidates, four, or 15 percent, have criminal cases against them, with two facing serious charges, as per the data of ADR.

Man-made disaster: Gujarat HC on Rajkot game zone fire

Man-made disaster: Gujarat HC on Rajkot game zone fire

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Such gaming zones and recreational facilities have come up without the necessary approvals from competent authorities, the bench of Justices Biren Vaishnav and Devan Desai observed.

Surat limping back to normalcy

Surat limping back to normalcy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Water and electricity sevices which were affected due to the week-long floods have been restored, officials said.

Surat floods: Army called in

Surat floods: Army called in

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Water in the river Tapti has been rising steadily since Sunday after the gates of the Ukai dam built upstream on the river were thrown open due to heavy water inflow from the catchment areas.

SC seeks EC reply on fresh poll if NOTA gets majority in a constituency

SC seeks EC reply on fresh poll if NOTA gets majority in a constituency

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The top court issued notice to the Election Commission on the PIL filed by author, activist and motivational speaker Shiv Khera.

Vadodara: Residents oppose allotment of flat to Muslim woman

Vadodara: Residents oppose allotment of flat to Muslim woman

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Several residents of a housing complex built by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) under a Gujarat government scheme have been staging protests against the allotment of a flat to a Muslim woman, saying the locality is meant only for Hindus.

Surat diamond baron takes out procession of Modi's suit

Surat diamond baron takes out procession of Modi's suit

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Diamond merchant Lalji Patel, who bought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pinstripe monogrammed suit at Rs 4.31 crore in a high-profile auction, on Saturday took out a procession of the two-piece ensemble which was put on a mannequin resembling Modi.

Nirav Modi's Taiwan, Surat, Hong Kong and Dubai connections

Nirav Modi's Taiwan, Surat, Hong Kong and Dubai connections

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Documents accessed by Business Standard show owners of suspected Hong Kong-based shell companies are spread across the globe.

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

There have been allegations of inflation of marks in NEET-UG which has led to a record 67 candidates sharing top rank with perfect score.

HC verdict on Rahul's plea for stay in defamation case on Friday

HC verdict on Rahul's plea for stay in defamation case on Friday

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

As per the causelist issued by the HC on Thursday, the court of Justice Hemant Prachchhak will deliver the verdict at 11:00 am.

Bad weather fails to curb Surat's eclipse spirit

Bad weather fails to curb Surat's eclipse spirit

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

The media and television hard sell of this rare celestial phenomenon had succeeded in energising the educated, middle class of this town to turn out in droves to see the eclipse as if it were the latest soap opera on television.

Will Surat, Chandigarh outpace Mum, Delhi in retail growth?

Will Surat, Chandigarh outpace Mum, Delhi in retail growth?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Tier-II cities are all set to witness good retail growth in near future.

The Man Who Got Rahul Gandhi Sentenced

The Man Who Got Rahul Gandhi Sentenced

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

'This judgment is welcome and people will now think twice before saying what they say.'

Will Kesard Onji Dina Be Olympic Sport?

Will Kesard Onji Dina Be Olympic Sport?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Heard of Kesard Onji Dina? Which literally translates into 'One day in the mud'.

Will Surat manage to steal Mumbai's Rs 3 trillion diamond crown?

Will Surat manage to steal Mumbai's Rs 3 trillion diamond crown?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

There are talks that Mumbai's prestigious Bharat Diamond Bourse may shift to Surat.

Bad company! Kejriwal shares space with Osama, Hafiz Saeed in posters in Surat

Bad company! Kejriwal shares space with Osama, Hafiz Saeed in posters in Surat

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

While AAP blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party, the saffron party has rejected the allegations against them and said they have nothing to do with such banners.

2G scam money went to tax safe havens via Surat: ED

2G scam money went to tax safe havens via Surat: ED

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

It is revealed that the 2G scam money has been transferred from Chennai to Dubai and Hongkong via Surat.

Want To Become A Millionaire? Sell Tomatoes

Want To Become A Millionaire? Sell Tomatoes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

In May, farmer Ishwar Gaykar dumped his tomato crop due to low prices. Now, his fresh tomato crop has made him a millionaire.

Congress to knock on SC's door for Rahul after Gujarat HC setback

Congress to knock on SC's door for Rahul after Gujarat HC setback

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Gohil, speaking after the HC ruling earlier in the day, maintained that in the past the apex court has provided relief to accused in different cases.

Supreme Court acquits 11 men in 1993 Surat twin blasts cases

Supreme Court acquits 11 men in 1993 Surat twin blasts cases

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday acquitted all eleven persons who were convicted and sentenced to jail terms ranging from 10 to 20 years in 1993 Surat twin blasts cases in which one girl was killed and 31 others were injured.

'Senseless attempts': India on China renaming places in Arunachal

'Senseless attempts': India on China renaming places in Arunachal

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

India on Tuesday outrightly rejected as 'senseless' China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh, and asserted that assigning 'invented' names does not alter the reality that the state 'is, has been, and will always be' an integral part of India.