Ahmedabad

Gujarat Bitcoin Trader Allegedly Commits Suicide, Blames Cop In Note

Ahmedabad News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 19, 2019

A bitcoin trader allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling at his residence in Ahmedabad's Ranip locality, police said on Sunday.

6 Dead, 2 Injured As Cars Collide With Bike On Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2019

Six people were killed and two others were critically injured after two cars collided with a motorcycle on the Mumbai- Ahmedabad Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district today, the police said.

19-Year-Old Woman Stabbed To Death In Ahmedabad Market

Ahmedabad News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2019

A 19-year-old Dalit woman, who was to get married in two weeks, was stabbed to death by a man near Ahmedabad in Gujarat after she refused to sit on his motorcycle, the police said today.

Lioness Found Dead In Gir, Teeth, Nail Marks Found On Carcass

Ahmedabad News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 4, 2019

A lioness has been found dead in Gujarat's Gir forest, an official said on Friday. The lioness's carcass was found near a small river on Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi To Appear In Court For "Murder Accused" Remark On Amit Shah

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 2, 2019

A court in Ahmedabad has summoned Congress President Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by a BJP member, accusing him of making derogatory statements against party President Amit Shah at an election rally in Madhya Pradesh last month.

Navjot Sidhu Gets Election Body Notice For "Personal Attack" On PM Modi

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has received a notice from the Election Commission for allegedly launching a personal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Ahmedabad on April 17. He has been given time till 6 pm today to respond.

Man Fined For Spitting Pan Masala In Ahmedabad, First Case In Country

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday April 28, 2019

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has fined a man for spitting pan masala at a public place in what it claims is the first case of its kind in the country.

"Orange Alert" Issued In Gujarat Due To Heatwave Conditions

India News | ANI | Sunday April 28, 2019

Following the sudden spurt in heat across Gujarat, the state health department has issued an "Orange Alert" for two-days as the temperatures are likely to touch 44 degrees.

Congress Accuses PM Modi Of Poll Violation, Seeks Action From Election Body

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday April 23, 2019

The Congress today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of taking out a road show and making political remarks at Gujarat's Ahmedabad in violation of the Model Code of Conduct, and demanded that the Election Commission impose a campaign ban of two-three days on him for being an "uncaring offender".

Poll Panel Asks For Report On Allegations Of PM Roadshow After Voting

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday April 23, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mini roadshow in Gujarat's Ahmedabad -- where he had gone to vote today -- is being examined, the Election Commission has said. Ahead of casting his vote, the Prime Minister rode an open jeep, walked down the road and even gave a short address.

LK Advani, Not A Candidate For First Time In 20 Years, Votes In Ahmedabad

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Tuesday April 23, 2019

This was the first national election in decades in which veteran BJP leader LK Advani voted but was not a candidate himself.

After Blessing Her Son, PM's Mother Casts Her Vote In Ahmedabad

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday April 23, 2019

After blessing her son, the 98-year-old mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast her vote at a polling booth in Ahmedabad's Raisan this morning. Earlier, Heeraben gifted her son a shawl, coconut and sweets after he touched her feet to seek her blessings for the national election.

Amit Shah, Wife Vote In Ahmedabad As He Faces Big Test Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2019

BJP President Amit Shah, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Gandhinagar seat in Gujarat, voted on Tuesday at a polling booth in Ahmedabad.

"Voter ID More Powerful Than IED," Says PM After Voting In Ahmedabad

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday April 23, 2019

The power of terrorism is IED, the power of democracy is a Voter ID, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today after voting in Gujarat's Ahmedabad this morning, where he held a mini-roadshow in an open jeep, walked down the streets with his party candidate and addressed the media. "I believe the voter ID is more powerful. This shows the true strength...

Lok Sabha Election 2019: "Vote In Record Numbers," Says PM Modi, Seeks Blessings From His Mother

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday April 23, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a ride in an open SUV this morning as he made his way to Ahmedabad to cast his vote in the third phase of the national election. Surrounded by his bodyguards, PM Modi waved to a long line of people who waved back at him, in a roadshow-like display.