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BJP takes on Digvijay Singh over his 'offensive' remark against Modi

May 13, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday lashed out at Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh over his offensive remark against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying people have even stopped taking his government at the Centre seriously.

Narendra Modi to address Indians in 18 US cities

May 10, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Washington, May 10 (IANS) Still a persona non grata in the US, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is again set to talk to the Indian community in 18 cities in North America via satellite from state capital of Gandhinagar Sunday.

Police did not respond to helpline calls on 5-year-old's rape: Delhi CM

April 26, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) It was a desperate call for help on the women's helpline 181 from the family of the raped five-year-old girl when the child went missing, but the Delhi Police failed to take action, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Friday.

Delhi Police Commissioner rules out resignation, says problem is one of 'mental depravity'

April 22, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): In wake of escalating protests in New Delhi over a demand for justice for the five-year-old rape victim, and pressure mounting on him to step down, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Monday ruled out his resignation, saying the problem is one of mental depravity, and that nothing would be solved by him or anyone else resigning.

Action being taken, but rapes happen all over India: Shinde

April 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Addressing Members of Parliament on Monday, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said an inquiry has been ordered into the lapses on part of police in connection with the rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi's Gandhinagar area,but added that such incidents don't just happen in the national capital.

Don't want Modi to do in India what he did in 2002: Tewari

April 5, 2013 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi should not do in the "rest of India what he did in 2002", union minister Manish Tewari said Friday in a reference to the sectarian violence in the state.

With eye on PM's post, Modi says he wants to repay India's debt

April 4, 2013 at 8:21 PM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat)/New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): With an eye on projecting himself as a suitable candidate for becoming the country's next prime minister, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said in Gandhinagar that he had repaid the state's debt, and now people wanted him to repay India's debt.

Modi says wants to pay back 'India's debts'

April 4, 2013 at 7:49 PM

Gandhinagar, April 4 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said he wants to pay back debts he owes to the country.

Roof over roads to tap solar power?

March 31, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Gandhinagar, March 31 (IANS) India's major roads may double up as solar highways, if an innovative proposal by some scientists gets the government's approval. The proposal is the brainchild of scientists at the Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) in the state capital.

Advani expects Lok Sabha polls in 2013

March 30, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Gandhinagar, Mar. 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday said the elections might take place in 2013.

US Congressional, business team to visit Gujarat

March 27, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Washington, March 27 (IANS) A US Congressional and business delegation, visiting India this week, will feature a meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

CBI arrests senior IT official in Gujarat

March 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar. 26 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, Gandhinagar, in connection with a bribery case.

Shinde lauds BSF for guarding areas prone to infiltration

March 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Kutch, Mar 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has lauded Border Security Force (BSF) personnel for guarding areas prone to infiltration after undertaking a visit to the border region in Gujarat's Kutch District.

My definition of secularism is 'India First': Modi

March 10, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Gandhinagar, Mar. 10 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed the Indian-American community in America via video conferencing from here on Sunday, said his idea of secularism is 'India First'.

Modi meets BJP President Rajnath Singh after party's national conclave in New Delhi

March 3, 2013 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 3 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh here this evening, shortly after the conclusion of the party's national conclave.

Ishrat Jahan case: CBI arrests Gujarat IPS officer

February 21, 2013 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The CBI Thursday arrested a Gujarat police officer from Ahmedabad Thursday for his involvement in the alleged staged Ishrat Jahan shoot-out case of 2004, said an agency official.

Germany, EU willing to deal with Modi, signals envoy (Third Lead)

February 8, 2013 at 11:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Signalling European Union's (EU) change of policy towards Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots in the state, Germany's envoy to India Michael Steiner Friday said they were "now in a new phase" because of continued trust in India's judicial and electoral system.

EU willing to deal with Modi, signals German envoy

February 8, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Signalling the European Union's (EU) change of policy towards Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots in the state, Germany's envoy to India Friday said they trust India's judicial system.

EU willing to deal with Modi, signals German envoy

February 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Signalling the European Union's (EU) change of policy towards Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots in the state, Germany's envoy to India Friday said they trust India's judicial system.

Surat to have new security system

January 19, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Mumbai/Surat, Jan 19 (IANS) US-based Verint Systems Inc. will secure Gujarat's diamond capital Surat via video surveillance and a security command centre with police, Verint said in a statement in Mumbai Saturday.

Gujarat to address climate change issues

January 11, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (IANS) The Gujarat government has partnered with an NGO to address climate change through integrated strategies and action plan, an official said Friday.

'Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2013' will contribute to economic growth: Modi

January 8, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan. 8 (ANI): Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the 'Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2013' would open doors to strengthen old business relations, which would contribute to the growth of the economy.

Modi seeks his mother's blessings after BJP's triumph in Gujarat

December 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 20 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who is now set for a third consecutive term, met his mother here on Thursday afternoon and sought her blessings.

Modi misleading people in name of development: Sonia Gandhi

December 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 14 (IANS) Breaking into Gujarati to ask people to vote for her party, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said Friday that the Narendra Modi led government was misleading people in the name of development and making false promises.

Kejriwal accuses Modi of favouring companies

December 4, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of giving undue favours to some corporate companies and said the impression of him being honest was wrong.

Gujarat polls: IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's wife to contest against Modi

November 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM

Gandhinagar, Nov 30 (ANI): Suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's wife Shweta Bhatt will contest Gujarat election against Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Congress ticket from Maninagar assembly constituency.

Confident Modi says Gujarat will celebrate 'Diwali' on Dec. 20

October 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 31 (ANI): Expressing confidence about gaining a victory in the upcoming state assembly polls, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would celebrate 'Diwali' this year on December 20, the day when the elections results would be announced.

Gujarat will celebrate Diwali again Dec 20: Modi

October 31, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 31 (IANS) Gujarat will celebrate Diwali on Nov 13 along with the rest of the country and then on Dec 20 when the results of the state election would be counted, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday as he renewed his attack on the Manmohan Singh-led central government.

British envoy meets Modi, BJP hails resumed contact

October 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Gandhinagar/New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Marking the end of the decade-long no-contact policy with Gujarat after the 2002 riots, Britain's envoy to India Monday met Chief Minister Narendra Modi and discussed new opportunities for collaboration. The BJP hailed the change in Britain's stand towards the "vibrant and growing" state.

Trying innovative ideas full of struggle: Shirish (Movie Snippets)

August 29, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) After making a musical "Jaan-E-Mann", Shirish Kunder has tried to be different with fantasy adventure drama "Joker" and the filmmaker hopes it helps him explore new genres.

Advani accuses prime minister of attacking CAG

August 27, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 27 (IANS) BJP leader L.K. Advani Monday accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of attacking CAG in his statement on coal blocks allocation in the two houses of parliament and demanded cancellation of allotments made without auction.

Advani disappointed with PM's statement on coal blocks allocation

August 27, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Gandhinagar/New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani on Monday said Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's statement on coal blocks allocation is extremely disappointing, and added that the latter should not have questioned a constitutional authority like the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.

Individuals, groups working to empower the disabled awarded

August 14, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Individuals and organisations working towards accessibility and ensuring a life of equality and dignity for the disabled were awarded here Tuesday.

Modi's object lesson in political grandiosity (Comment)

July 31, 2012 at 1:07 PM

In saying that he should be hanged publicly if he is found guilty of complicity in the 2002 Gujarat riots, Chief Minister Narendra Modi has yet again provided an object lesson in political grandiosity.

Petrol prices to go up by 70 paise post midnight

July 23, 2012 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): A day after the results of presidential elections were announced, oil companies on Monday hiked petrol prices across the nation by 70 paise per litre.

Business-friendly Gujarat appeals to US firms

July 14, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Washington/New York, July 14 (IANS) Leading American businesses on the US East coast have greatly appreciated Indian state of Gujarat's business-friendly approach to economic development and are upbeat about investment opportunities in the state.

24 killed in Gujarat road mishap

June 14, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Sanand, June 14 (ANI): Twenty-four people were feared killed after a cement-laden truck, carrying labourers from Gandhidham, overturned in Sanand in Gujarat this morning.

New forensic lab for CBI opens in Mumbai

June 4, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Navi Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) A state-of-the-art forensic laboratory, exclusively for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), was inaugurated in Belapur here Monday, an official said.

Petrol price cut not adequate, it is "hogwash", "betrayal", "fraud," says BJP

June 2, 2012 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): Slamming the partial rollback of petrol prices by State oil companies, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday dismissed the move, calling it "hogwash", "betrayal" and "fraud" against the people.

Maruti's Rs.4,000 crore plant to come up in Gujarat

June 2, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Gandhinagar, June 2 (IANS) Passenger car major Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Saturday signed a pact with the Gujarat government for setting up a Rs.4,000-crore vehicle manufacturing facility.

Petrol prices down by Rs. 2 post midnight

June 2, 2012 at 6:55 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): In a much-needed respite to the beleaguered consumers, the oil companies on Saturday announced a partial rollback in petrol prices by Rs. 2.

IFC to take 15 percent stake in two SunEdison companies

May 10, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Chennai, May 10 (IANS) International Finance Corporation (IFC), a part of World Bank, will be investing Rs.75 crore ($14.5 million) towards 15 percent stake in two holding companies of solar power plant operator SunEdison, said a senior official of the firm.

Gujarat law exam hit by reservation row

May 9, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Ahmedabad, May 8 (IANS) Thousands will appear for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) exam Sunday to enter national law universities. But those who have opted for Gujarat National Law University will have to wait till the Gujarat High Court rules on the reservation issue.

Murder accused flees court

May 8, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Gandhinagar, May 8 (IANS) A man accused of murdering a doctor and her mother Tuesday escaped from police custody from a court here, police said.

Now an award to encourage young designers

May 7, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) After numerous fashion events come the Design Awards, which will encourage young and aspiring talents in the field of fashion by appreciating their work with an award.

Gujrat: Terror threat sparks security alert

May 6, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Ahemdabad/ Jamnagar, May6 (ANI): Police has stepped up security following intelligence alert over the possibility of militant strikes on key installations and oil refineries based at Jamnagar in Gujarat, and released photographs of the suspected militants.

SC stays Bhatt's trial

April 20, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Giving a major relief to a suspended Gujarat police officer Sanjiv Bhatt, Sanjiv Bhatt, facing charges of pressurising his official driver to make a false statement in connection with the alleged inaction of the Narendra Modi government during the 2002 riots in the state, the Supreme Court of India Friday stayed the trial against him.......

Supreme Court stays Sanjiv Bhatt's trial

April 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday stayed the trial of Gujarat police officer Sanjiv Bhatt, facing charges of pressurising his official driver to make a false statement in connection with the alleged inaction of the Narendra Modi government during the 2002 riots in the state.

Advani seeks expeditious probe into army chief's allegations

March 27, 2012 at 11:44 AM

Gandhinagar, Mar 27 (ANI): Comparing the Central Government to a terminally-ill patient due to a series of corruption cases, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani has sought expeditious investigation into allegations of a bribe being offered to army chief General Vijay Kumar Singh.

Gujarat porngate scandal: Congress pulls up BJP

March 21, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi/Gandhinagar, Mar 21 (ANI): Congress Party on Wednesday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the porngate scandal that has now rocked the Gujarat assembly, where two MLAs have come under the scanner for allegedly watching obscene pictures on a tablet during proceedings.

Porngate in Gujarat assembly

March 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Gandhinagar, Mar 21 (ANI): After the porngate scandal in Karnataka that rocked the entire nation, two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs were allegedly caught watching obscene pictures in the state legislature on Wednesday.

Gujarat porngate scandal: Congress pulls up BJP

March 21, 2012 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi/Gandhinagar, Mar 21 (ANI): Congress Party on Wednesday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the porngate scandal that has now rocked the Gujarat assembly, where two MLAs have come under the scanner for allegedly watching obscene pictures on a tablet during proceedings.

Porngate in Gujarat assembly

March 21, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Gandhinagar, Mar 21 (ANI): After the porngate scandal in Karnataka that rocked the entire nation, two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs were allegedly caught watching obscene pictures in the state legislature on Wednesday.

Gujarat farmers feel neglected, demonstrators baton charged

February 23, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 23 (ANI): Police here on Thursday baton charged and fired tear gas shells to disperse protesting farmers, who took out a rally against the Modi-led Gujarat government over its failure to provide basic facilities.

Gujarat farmers feel neglected, demonstrators baton charged

February 23, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 23 (ANI): Police here on Thursday baton charged and fired tear gas shells to disperse protesting farmers, who took out a rally against the Modi-led Gujarat government over its failure to provide basic facilities.

Air Chief reviews operational installations at Jodhpur Airbase

January 10, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Jodhpur, Jan 10 (ANI): The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, reviewed all the operational installations and new inductions at the Jodhpur Airbase on Tuesday.

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt arrested

September 30, 2011 at 9:52 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 30(ANI): Suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, who was recently locked in a public confrontation with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over the 2002 Godhra riots, was today arrested by the Gandhinagar police.

Ahmedabad Police arrests suspended IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt

September 30, 2011 at 6:57 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 30 (ANI): Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjeev Bhatt, who has accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of misusing State machinery during the post-Godhra riots, was arrested on Friday in connection with a complaint regarding coercion of a subordinate.

MOEF gets Rs. 200 crores under bioremediation for first time

March 23, 2011 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Informing about special allocation of Rs. 200 crore under environmental remediation for the ministry in this year's Budget, Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh today said that this will be used for cleaning operations in highly polluted areas.

Wikileaks cables are accurate: Narendra Modi

March 22, 2011 at 6:16 PM

Gandhinagar, Mar.22 (ANI): Gujarat's chief minister Narendra Modi has said that WikiLeaks cables about him are accurate and speak well of his stance against America's take on communal riots in the state.

Canada showcases trade, investment opportunities in Gujarat

January 17, 2011 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan.17 (ANI): Canada was a partner country at the fifth edition of the biennial Vibrant Gujarat investors summit that was held last week in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Narendra Modi invites entrepreneurs to invest in Gujarat

November 14, 2010 at 1:47 PM

Chennai, Nov 14 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has urged leading industrialists to invest in his state and participate in the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit, to be held in Gandhinagar on January 12-13.

Govt. gives nod to setting up of 14 world-class universities

November 10, 2010 at 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov.10 (ANI): The National Development Council has approved setting up of fourteen universities of world-class standards and which should encourage innovation in a focussed way.

Counting of votes begins for Gujarat civic polls

October 23, 2010 at 11:43 AM

Gandhinagar, Oct.23 (ANI): Counting of votes for Gujarat local body polls began on Saturday. Over 17,000 candidates are in fray.

Narendra Modi performs Shastra Puja at his residence in Gandhinagar

October 17, 2010 at 10:05 PM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Oct.17 (ANI): On the occasion of Vijayadashmi, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi performed 'Shastra Puja' at his official residence in Gandhinagar city on Sunday.

Gujarat Assembly Speaker Ashok Bhat passes away

September 30, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep. 30 (ANI): Gujarat Assembly Speaker and senior BJP leader Ashok Bhat passed away last night at a hospital in Ahmedabad.

Diamond workers turn to embroidery for lucrative opportunities

September 23, 2010 at 6:56 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep. 23 (ANI): Hit by recession, diamond workers in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city have taken to the embroidery business.

Akshardham case: Supreme Court stays death sentence of three convicts

September 6, 2010 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the death sentence of three accused in connection with the Akshardham temple attack case of September 24, 2002 in which 34 persons, including two National Security Guard (NSG) commandos were killed.

Team Modi has four new ministers

August 21, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 21 (ANI): Eyeing civic polls scheduled in October 2010, Gujarat Chief Minister Narender Modi on Saturday administered oath of office to four new ministers.

Gujarat ex-DSP M.K. Amin turns approver against Amit Shah

July 26, 2010 at 5:02 PM

Gandhinagar, July 26 (ANI): Former Gujarat Deputy Superintendent of Police, M.K. Amin, has turned approver against former state Home Minister Amit Shah in connection with the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.

Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: CBI summons Gujarat's Home Minister

July 22, 2010 at 12:47 PM

Gandhinagar, July 22 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday issued summons to Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah for questioning in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.

Textile industry suffers in Surat

July 21, 2010 at 4:47 PM

Gandhinagar, July 21 (ANI): The textile industry in Surat, Gujarat, suffers due to lack of buyers.

Illegal Bangladeshi migrant arrested in Gujarat

July 18, 2010 at 9:16 PM

Gandhinagar, July 18 (ANI): Gujarat Police on Sunday nabbed an illegal Bangladeshi migrant in Surat.

Indian Coast Guard apprehends Somali Boat

July 3, 2010 at 5:52 PM

Gandhinagar, July 3(ANI):Personnel of Indian Coast Guard detained a suspicious boat carrying seven persons, believed to be Somali nationals, off Veraval port in Gujarat.

India displays enormous potential in food processing industry: Subodh Kant Sahai

June 18, 2010 at 3:30 PM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), June 18 (ANI): Minister of State for Food Processing and Industries Subodh Kant Sahai on Friday said India displays enormous potential in food processing industry, adding that India has to reposition itself in terms of productivity, commercialization and value addition in quite a few promising sectors.

BJP stages nationwide protest against misuse of CBI

May 12, 2010 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi/ Gandhinagar (Gujarat), May 12 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a nationwide protest on Wednesday against the alleged misuse of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government.

IAF chief says no need for military involvement in anti-Maoist operations

April 7, 2010 at 12:11 PM

Gandhinagar, Apr 7 (ANI): Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal P V Naik on Wednesday expressed his unwillingness to use the air force in ongoing anti-Naxal operations, saying the situation has not worsened so much merit military action.

In Rajasthan selling of unidentified dead bodies a 'lapse', not an 'offence'

April 2, 2010 at 5:01 PM

Jaipur, Apr 2 (ANI): The Rajasthan Government has said that the case of state police personnel selling the dead bodies of unidentified people was not a criminal act, but a lapse. hough the State government has accepted the lapse by the Gandhinagar police, it does not consider it to be a criminal act.

Modi describes SIT questioning as a difficult moment of his life

March 29, 2010 at 12:19 PM

Gandhinagar, Mar 29 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has described his marathon questioning by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the 2002 Gujarat riots case as a difficult moment of his life.

Modi's questioning rekindles Zakia Jaffrey's hope for justice

March 27, 2010 at 9:38 PM

Surat/Gandhinagar, Mar 27 (ANI): Zakia Jaffrey, the petitioner and widow of Ehsan Jaffrey, former Congress MP who was allegedly burnt alive during the 2002 communal riots, sees a ray of hope for justice as Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi appeared before a Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Modi fails to show up before Special Investigation Team in Gujarat riots case

March 21, 2010 at 9:26 PM

Gandhinagar/New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday didn't not show up before the Special Investigating Team (SIT) that summoned him in one of the Gujarat-riots cases.

Talwar couple to undergo narco-analysis test in 'Aarushi murder case'

February 11, 2010 at 2:01 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 11 (ANI): Aarushi's parents Rajesh and Nupur Talwar will undergo a narco-analysis test on Thursday at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Gandhinagar.

CBI team arrives at Gandhinagar to investigate Sohrabuddin encounter

February 3, 2010 at 4:59 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 3 (ANI): A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrived here on Wednesday to probe into the alleged fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and disappearance of his wife Kausarbi.

Rise in prices of essential commodities at its worst since independence: BJP

January 27, 2010 at 7:45 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan.27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday described the rise in prices of essential commodities at its worst since independence.

Rahul Gandhi interacts with youth activists in Gandhinagar

January 23, 2010 at 3:08 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi interacted with youth activists here on Friday.

Gujarat makes voting compulsory in panchayat elections

December 19, 2009 at 6:11 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec. 19 (ANI):Gujarat Government on Saturday moved the controversial "The Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2009" the State Assembly which will make voting compulsory in all local body elections of the state.

Twelve injured as Asaram Bapu's followers allegedly go on rampage in Gujarat

November 26, 2009 at 10:52 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 26 (ANI): At least a dozen people were reportedly injured when followers of Asaram Bapu, the religious guru of the country, staged a protest and clashed with the police here on Thursday.

Gujarat gets software to detect earthquakes

November 1, 2009 at 7:51 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov. 1 (ANI): The Seismological Research Institute (SRI), Gandhinagar, has acquired a German-based software that will enable geologists to detect and track trends below the surface of the earth.

3,000 additional personnel to be inducted into Coast Guard shortly: Antony

October 28, 2009 at 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday announced a quantum jump in the number of Indian Coast Guard personnel to make it a potent force to counter terrorism from the sea.

No toxic materials on board Platinum II: Gujarat Govt

October 16, 2009 at 7:29 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 15 (ANI): The Gujarat Government on Friday gave a clean chit to the US ship Platinum-II, saying there were no toxic materials on board.

First coastal command centre to be inaugurated in Gandhinagar on Oct.3

September 30, 2009 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Defence Minister A. K. Antony will inaugurate the regional Coast Guard headquarters in Gandhinagar on October 3 to strengthen the coastal security as part of measures taken by the government after the Mumbai terror attacks.

Indian coast guard captures Pakistan boat, seven arrested

September 26, 2009 at 10:05 PM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Sep 26 (ANI): Indian Coast Guard reportedly captured a suspicious Pakistani Boat which intruded the Indian waters on the Gujarat coast on Saturday evening.

Indian Air strength is one third of China: IAF Chief

September 23, 2009 at 6:35 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 23 (ANI): Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal P.V.Naik, revealed on Wednesday that country's air force power is just one third of the capacity of China.

No air incursions from Chinese side, IAF Chief

September 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 23 (ANI): Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal P.V.Naik on Wednesday downplayed the Chinese threat, saying there have not been air incursions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Gujarat cricket will be professionalised, says Modi

September 15, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Sep.15 (ANI): Ending the Congress party's domination of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) by taking over the presidency of the outfit, state Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that it would be his endeavour to professionalise the activities of the GCA.

ESMA invoked against striking doctors in Gujarat

July 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM

Gandhinagar, July 26 (ANI): The Government of Gujarat on Sunday invoked Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) against the striking resident doctors seeking hike in their stipend.

Mallika Sarabhai leads a protest rally against hooch tragedy in Gujarat

July 16, 2009 at 9:21 PM

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), July 16 (ANI): Renowned danseuse and social activist Mallika Sarabhai took out a march on Thursday along with several locals to voice their ire and protest against the hooch tragedy that claimed around 130 lives in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Cenre allocated Rs 638 crore for Commonwealth Games's training

July 16, 2009 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): In a bid to give a boost to the Indian sportspersons participating in the Commonwealth Games, Centre has allocated 678 crore rupees for the better training facilities.

Anthrax outbreak in Gujarat

June 5, 2009 at 1:08 PM

Nandol (Gujarat), June 5 (ANI): The death of 23 sheep believed to be due to the deadly disease of anthrax at Nandol village in Dahgam Taluk sub-division of Gandhinagar district has created panic among the livestock owners.