News for 'vadodara'

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Car sales are experiencing a challenging phase with around Rs 60,000 crore worth of inventory lying unsold with dealers.

Modi's election expenditure in Vadodara stood at Rs 50 lakh

Modi's election expenditure in Vadodara stood at Rs 50 lakh

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi incurred a total poll expenditure of a little over Rs 50 lakh in Vadodara, one of the two Lok Sabha seats from where he contested and won.

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 2 in Patna, grills 3 in Gujarat

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 2 in Patna, grills 3 in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday made its first arrests in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak case, taking two people in custody in Patna while three candidates in Gujarat who had allegedly solicited help to clear the exam recorded their statements with the probe agency, officials said.

SEE: Hardik Pandya bowling full tilt ahead of IPL

SEE: Hardik Pandya bowling full tilt ahead of IPL

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Pandya, who sustained an ankle injury during World Cup last year, was seen bowling in a video footage shared on his Instagram.

Vadodara bypolls: It's BJP's Ranjan Ben Bhatta versus Cong's Rawat

Vadodara bypolls: It's BJP's Ranjan Ben Bhatta versus Cong's Rawat

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Ranjan Ben Bhatta will be pitted against Congress's Narendra Rawat for the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat vacated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

108-Foot Agarbatti Lit In Ayodhya

108-Foot Agarbatti Lit In Ayodhya

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

On January 16, 2024, devotees in Ayodhya lit the 108-feet incense stick that sent from Gujarat in the presence of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra President Mahant Nrityagopal Das Maharaj.

Want To Invest In Infrastructure Funds?

Want To Invest In Infrastructure Funds?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Investors should not go for lump-sum investments in infrastructure funds at this point.' 'The SIP route is the best to avoid any major disappointment.'

Boost to IAF as India inducts C-295 aircraft

Boost to IAF as India inducts C-295 aircraft

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The first C-295 aircraft was inducted into Squadron No. 11 of the IAF. It is one of the oldest squadrons of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and is currently based at Vadodara Air Force Station.

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Kataria has been involved in a big nexus of the human traffickers since last year and may have links with an international gang, the police said.

Former India player Anshuman Gaekwad battling cancer

Former India player Anshuman Gaekwad battling cancer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Diagnosed in June last year, Gaekwad has navigated the challenges of treatment, spending considerable time in and out of hospitals.

India, Windies teams arrive in Vadodara

India, Windies teams arrive in Vadodara

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Members of the India and West Indies teams arrived in Vadodara on Sunday evening amid tight security for the fourth and final ODI match to be played on January 31.

6-laning of Vadodara-Mumbai highway soon

6-laning of Vadodara-Mumbai highway soon

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The six-laning of Vadodara-Mumbai section of National Highway No 8 will be taken up at an estimated cost of about Rs 3200 crores (Rs 32 billion), Minister of State for Road Transport K H Muniyappa said in Vadodara on Monday.

Vadodara cop carries baby in tub on his head in neck-deep water

Vadodara cop carries baby in tub on his head in neck-deep water

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'I placed the tub on my head and walked through five feet-deep water for 1.5 km to take her to a safer place'

Vadodara student stabbing: Teen killed junior to take revenge on school

Vadodara student stabbing: Teen killed junior to take revenge on school

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

A police official said the accused revealed during questioning that he committed the crime because he wanted to "defame" the school after being scolded by teachers three days before the incident for passing off someone else's homework as his own.

Vadodara: Army withdrawn as peace returns

Vadodara: Army withdrawn as peace returns

Rediff.com9 May 2006

The army, deployed in Vadodara after the eruption of violence following demolition of a dargah by civic authorities last week, was withdrawn on Tuesday.

Vadodara: Police station attacked, bakery burnt

Vadodara: Police station attacked, bakery burnt

Rediff.com4 May 2006

A mob attacked a police station in Navapura and burnt a bakery in Khenderao Market in Vadodara on Wednesday night, prompting the police to lob tear gas shells and open fire to control the situation.

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

More than 3,000 gifts for Lord Ram from Sita's birthplace in Janakpur in Nepal have arrived in Ayodhya.

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.

Photos: More flooding, but this is Vadodara, not Kashmir

Photos: More flooding, but this is Vadodara, not Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Over two lakh people in Vadodara are facing a flood-like situation as the Vishwamitri River has swelled following incessant rains in catchment areas and inundated residential colonies in its vicinity.

Modi wins Vadodara LS seat by over 5.70 lakh votes

Modi wins Vadodara LS seat by over 5.70 lakh votes

Rediff.com16 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday won Vadodara Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 5,70,128 votes.

New bungalow for Pathan brothers in Vadodara

New bungalow for Pathan brothers in Vadodara

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

India cricketer brothers Irfan and Yusuf Pathan will soon get a new address as the city and district administrations have given permission for a new bungalow at Tandalja area in Vadodara.

Gujarat: 14 more held for harassing interfaith couples

Gujarat: 14 more held for harassing interfaith couples

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Days after the arrest of three persons in Gujarat's Vadodara city for allegedly targeting interfaith couples, harassing them and uploading their videos on social media, 14 more have been apprehended in connection with the case, the police said on Thursday.

108 Foot Agarbatti For Ram Lalla

108 Foot Agarbatti For Ram Lalla

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

People are finding unique ways to commemorate the consecration of Ram Mandir.

Zaheera is under Vadodara police protection

Zaheera is under Vadodara police protection

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Vadodara Police Commissioner S K Sinha told PTI that Zaheera and her family are at a completely safe location."

Vadodara take 145-run lead against Bengal

Vadodara take 145-run lead against Bengal

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

Two career-best centuries by Rakesh Solanki (186) and Yusuf Pathan (183) helped hosts Vadodara take a 145-run first innings lead against Bengal as they piled a mammoth 515 runs on the penultimate day of their four-day Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match at the Motibaug Palace ground in Vadodara on Saturday.

72 villages in Vadodara, Bharuch on alert

72 villages in Vadodara, Bharuch on alert

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited chairman P K Laheri said that 45,000 cusec of water is being released from the dam after rain in the catchment areas of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Coach of Mumbai-Vadodara Express gutted in fire

Coach of Mumbai-Vadodara Express gutted in fire

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

No one was injured in the accident involving the 2927 Mumbai-Vadodara Express.

Vadodara: 2 killed in violence over demolition

Vadodara: 2 killed in violence over demolition

Rediff.com1 May 2006

A curfew has been clamped in the area.

Is BCCI Targeting Ishan Kishan?

Is BCCI Targeting Ishan Kishan?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is clearly miffed with Ishan Kishan for not playing for Jharkhand in the ongoing Ranji Trophy and instead preparing for IPL 2024.

Mumbai police detain 3 youths from Gujarat over bomb threat email to RBI

Mumbai police detain 3 youths from Gujarat over bomb threat email to RBI

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The police said that the threat email was sent from the accused, Mohammed Arshil's ID.

Worker killed in Gujarat bullet train's girder launcher crash

Worker killed in Gujarat bullet train's girder launcher crash

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

One worker was killed and six others injured after a girder launcher fell on them during the construction of a high-speed rail corridor for the upcoming bullet train project near Karjan town in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Thursday, officials said.

Vadodara situation peaceful; curfew to be relaxed

Vadodara situation peaceful; curfew to be relaxed

Rediff.com5 May 2006

With the situation remaining peaceful in Vadodara, curfew is being relaxed for three hours on Friday for women and children in all the six police station areas, police sources said.

Vadodara to be hub for US IT firm

Vadodara to be hub for US IT firm

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The company is already planning a second centre in India, most probably on the outskirts of Maharashtra, which would supplement the Vadodara centre.

Vadodara's royal family settles Rs 20,000-cr property dispute

Vadodara's royal family settles Rs 20,000-cr property dispute

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Vadodara court has accepted a memorandum signed by 23 members of the Gaekwad royal family to end their feud of 23 years

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The game zone had fire safety equipment but action taken to control the fire was not sufficient, leading to the tragedy on Saturday, a senior police officer said on Sunday, a day after the tragedy.

Vadodara: Fear grips minority community

Vadodara: Fear grips minority community

Rediff.com4 May 2006

The old city area, which has been under curfew for the fourth day on Thursday, saw violent clashes between police and members of a particular community after the dargah was demolished.

Vadodara police summon Zahira Sheikh

Vadodara police summon Zahira Sheikh

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Zahira Sheikh, the main witness in the Best Bakery case, has been summoned by the Vadodara police in connection with a complaint filed by her brother, Nafitullah, against Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Madhu Srivastav.

Rediff Projection: Which way would Vadodara tilt?

Rediff Projection: Which way would Vadodara tilt?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Our assessment is that BJP is clear winner in seven out of 13 seats in Vadodara, while the Congress is strong in two. In four seats both the Congress and BJP are finding the battle tough.

Rediff Projection: Which way would Vadodara tilt?

Rediff Projection: Which way would Vadodara tilt?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Our assessment is that BJP is clear winner in seven out of 13 seats in Vadodara, while the Congress is strong in two. In four seats both the Congress and BJP are finding the battle tough.

PM opens Ahmedabad-Vadodara expressway

PM opens Ahmedabad-Vadodara expressway

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

The 43 km stretch of the expressway is a part of the ambitious National Highways Development Project.