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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.

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.

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.

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

With the arrest of Dixit Patel, owner of Jay Jalaram School situated near Godhra in Panchmahal district, the number of persons arrested so far- five of them were held by Gujarat Police- has gone up to six.

CBI arrests journalist in NEET-UG paper leaks case

CBI arrests journalist in NEET-UG paper leaks case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

A special CBI court in Godhra on Saturday granted the probe agency four-day custody of Jay Jalaram School's principal Purushottam Sharma, teacher Tushar Bhatt, and middlemen Vibhor Anand and Arif Vohra, all of whom are alleged to be involved in irregularities in the May 5 NEET-UG exam in Godhra.

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.

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.

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.

Modi unlikely to campaign in Vadodara; Cong pins hope on Sonia

Modi unlikely to campaign in Vadodara; Cong pins hope on Sonia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

BJP prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi is likely to give a miss to campaigning in Vadodara constituency from where he is contesting Lok Sabha election.

NHAI to get Rs 471 cr for Vadodara highway

NHAI to get Rs 471 cr for Vadodara highway

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

In what could be a shot in the arm for the National Highway Development Programme, the National Highway Authority of India is all set to receive a windfall of Rs 471 crore

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

Guj by-polls: BJP wins Vadodara LS seat by over 3.29 lakh votes

Guj by-polls: BJP wins Vadodara LS seat by over 3.29 lakh votes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The BJP on Tuesday retained the prestigious Vadodara Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat vacated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a huge margin of more than 3.29 lakh votes.

Vadodara administration was not cautious: Centre

Vadodara administration was not cautious: Centre

Rediff.com2 May 2006

The Centre on Tuesday said the Vadodara district administration did not take enough caution in dealing with the issue of removing the dargah as matters of religious sentiments need to be dealt with a lot of sensitivity.

Vadodara: Obscene paintings of gods taken off exhibition

Vadodara: Obscene paintings of gods taken off exhibition

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Paintings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, alleged to be "obscene", were on Friday removed from the exhibition hall of the fine arts faculty at the Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara, after Vishva Hindu Parishad activists opposed its display and lodged a complaint in this regard.

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.

State Reserve Police deployed in Vadodara

State Reserve Police deployed in Vadodara

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Authorities have made elaborate security arrangements in the area and extra precaution is being taken in view of Friday prayers on Friday.

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: Modi's Vadodara nomination backed by tea vendor, royal

PHOTOS: Modi's Vadodara nomination backed by tea vendor, royal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday filed his nomination from the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat making a pitch for "good governance" and emphasising his links with the region.

Mistry to take on Modi in Vadodara, Ashok Chavan given ticket

Mistry to take on Modi in Vadodara, Ashok Chavan given ticket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Ignoring controversies surrounding him over Adarsh housing scam, the Congress has decided to field ex-Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan for the Lok Sabha polls and has fielded Madhusudan Mistry, a close aide of party vice president Rahul Gandhi to take on Narendra Modi in Vadodara. Anita Katyal reports

Alliance Air to start morning service to Vadodara

Alliance Air to start morning service to Vadodara

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Alliance Air is to operate two daily flights on the Mumbai-Vadodara sector effective from November 15 with the introduction of a morning service.

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.

One killed in police firing in Vadodara

One killed in police firing in Vadodara

Rediff.com16 Sep 2008

One person was killed in police firing and eight were injured in a clash between members of two communities during Ganesha idol immersion at Fatehpura locality of Vadodara on Monday, police said. Police opened fire to control the violence that erupted in the communally-sensitive area, following an argument between revelers participating in Ganesha immersion and residents of the area on Sunday night.

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.

Filling in for Modi: BJP selects Ranjan Ben Bhatta for Vadodara Lok Sabha seat

Filling in for Modi: BJP selects Ranjan Ben Bhatta for Vadodara Lok Sabha seat

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday announced the name of Vadodara deputy mayor Ranjan Ben Bhatta as its candidate for the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat vacated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Wasn't spying on Swaraj, reacts Vadodara BJP MP

Wasn't spying on Swaraj, reacts Vadodara BJP MP

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Vadodara Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Balu Shukla has written a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar denying the reported news that he was caught spying in the office of his party's senior leader Sushma Swaraj.

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.

What Life Is All About For Alaya

What Life Is All About For Alaya

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Sanjana promotes Kadak Singh... Parineeti shares throwback picture... Erica enjoys a view...

Images: India-Australia, 1st ODI at Vadodara

Images: India-Australia, 1st ODI at Vadodara

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

Images from the first One-Day International between India and Australia at Vadodara on Sunday.

Class 9 student found stabbed to death in Vadodara school washroom

Class 9 student found stabbed to death in Vadodara school washroom

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The victim, Dev Bhagwandas Tadvi, 14, a student of Bharti School in Baranpora area, was accosted by unidentified culprits when he was headed to his classroom on the first floor, the police said.

Dalal is BJP's 1st Lok Sabha MP to be elected unopposed

Dalal is BJP's 1st Lok Sabha MP to be elected unopposed

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

When the Bharatiya Janata Party's Mukesh Dalal was declared elected unopposed to the Lok Sabha from Surat on Monday, he became the first candidate to achieve the feat from Gujarat since its formation 64 years ago though the erstwhile state of Saurashtra saw a similar instance in 1951.