GODHRA INVESTIGATION
"Absolutely wrong": Ex-CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana refutes Sonia Gandhi's memoir claim that the Godhra fire is "disputed"
Rakesh Asthana, former Special Director of the CBI, contested claims made by Sonia Gandhi in her memoir. He emphasized that the investigation into the Godhra train burning was thorough and had clear findings. According to Asthana, doubts raised about the findings were motivated by political reasons. The incident, which occurred in 2002, resulted in considerable communal unrest and the loss of many lives.
Fire breaks out at Government Civil Hospital in Gujurat's Godhra; over 200 patients evacuated safely
A fire broke out in the medicine room of the Government Civil Hospital affiliated with the Medical College in Godhra, Gujurat. The event prompted the evacuation of more than 200 patients, including pregnant women. Firefighters and police rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. There were casualties in the incident while premilinary investigations suggest a fire from a short circuit.
NEET malpractices case: CBI gets custody of four accused
Accused were in CBI custody for NEET-UG malpractices at Jay Jalaram School, linked to police investigation and candidates' statements in the Godhra Police case.
NEET-UG: Second-time lucky mystery investigated after students ranks spike from lesser-known centres
NEET-UG probe" This trend of marked rank improvement on the second attempt, facilitated by changing exam centers to less popular locations, has intrigued educators in the medical field. Efforts are underway to compile a list of such successful candidates who opted for these obscure centers and are now pursuing MBBS in government-run medical colleges.
'Disgruntled' ex-DGP Sreekumar conspired to frame people in 2002 riots cases: SIT to court
Former Director General of Police (DGP) R B Sreekumar was a "disgruntled" officer who became a part of a "larger conspiracy" to frame innocent persons in the 2002 Gujarat communal riots cases, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has told a court here. The affidavit also quoted the closure report of the Supreme Court-appointed SIT to investigate riots cases talking about "a strong suspicion about the genuineness of the entries made by RB Sreekumar".
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Godhra train carnage 'wanted' accused held
Farookh Mohammad Dhantiya (45) was nabbed by the LCB on a specific tip off from his residence near Issac mosque in Signal Falia area near Godhra railway station this morning, sub-inspector of Godhra LCB, H B Zala, said.
Godhra carnage accused held in Madhya Pradesh
Hussain Suleman Mohan (35) was arrested by LCB from Jhabua yesterday based on a specific tip-off, Police Inspector of Godhra LCB D J Chavda said.
No government role on 2002 riots: Nanavati commission
The commission had submitted its first report on the burning of S-6 coach of Sabarmati Express in Godhra in September 2008.
Nanavati Commission submits final report on 2002 Gujarat riots to CM
"We have submitted the report, which runs into more than 2,000 pages," Justice Nanavati told PTI, but refused to divulge any contents of the report.
Nanavati panel's final report on post-Godhra riots of 2002 in July
The panel, which got a six-month extension last December, is unlikely to seek more time, said sources close to the development.
No evidence against Narendra Modi in riots case: Gujarat Govt
Vyas said the Supreme Court had also rejected the demand of handing over investigation to the CBI, endorsing the SIT report.
Godhra communal riots 2002: Supreme Court to soon pass order on Special Investigation Team's report on Narendra Modi
A special bench comprising Justice DK Jain, Justice P Sathasivam and Justice Aftab Alam placed on its record the report of amicus curaie and senior counsel Raju Ramachandran.
Bhatt did not attend meeting with Modi : Former DGP
In Delhi, Congress stepped up attack against Modi saying victims will not get justice as long as he is the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
'Godhra verdict must set a precedent'
The verdict in Godhra train burning case should set a precedent for justice for victims of riots that followed and left more than 1,200 people dead, activists said on Tuesday.
Godhra: No mastermind, but court upholds conspiracy theory
A special court held 31 people guilty of burning the S6 coach of Sabarmati Express at Godhra railway station on February 27, 2002 killing 59 passengers, mainly kar sevaks returning from Ayodhya, on Tuesday.
Godhra verdict: SIT to appeal against acquittal of 63 accused
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) that investigated the Godhra train burning incident today indicated that it may go in for an appeal against the acquittal of the main accused and 62 others in the case.
Godhra verdict: 31 convicted in Sabarmati Express burning case
After a delay of nine years, sessions judge P R Patel on Tuesday has finally given his verdict in the Godhra case.
Godhra braces for 2002 train burning verdict
The incident sparked off communal riots in Gujarat which lasted for more than four months and nearly 1,200 people were killed.
Report on Modi cleared by SIT 'most heartening', says Advani
Senior BJP leader L K Advani today described as "most heartening" reports that the Supreme Court appointed SIT has not found any substantial evidence against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the post- Godhra riots.
All-clear for verdict in Gujarat riot cases
The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the green signal to the pronouncement of the trial court verdict in the Godhra train burning case.
SIT submits report on Modi’s role in Gujarat riots
SIT submitted its report to the Supreme Court on his alleged role in the brutal killing of the former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri during post-Godhra communal riots of 2002.
Hand over Modi's hate speech to SIT: SC to Gujarat govt
SC directed Gujarat govt to hand over necessary documents to SIT.
Vaghela demands narco test on Modi to probe post-Godhra riots
Former Union Textile minister Shankersinh Vaghela on Sunday demanded that Narco Analysis test be conducted on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in connection with 2002 post-Godhra riots.
SIT to submit progress report of inquiry against Modi, others
SIT to submit report against CM Modi in connection with Gujarat riots.
Modi will have to answer 2002 questions
The Gujarat High Court has refused to stay the probe by the special investigation team (SIT) - appointed by the Supreme Court to look at post-Godhra riot cases.
SIT free to quiz Modi in post-Godhra riots case: HC
Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed the petition seeking stay on CM Narendra Modi's investigation in 2002 post-Godhra riots case.
Fast-track courts to hear Guj riot cases
SC rejected the plea made by the National Human Rights Commission, NGOs and civil society activists to shift the trial of the post-Godhra riot cases outside Gujarat but ordered, at the same time, the setting up of fast-track courts to try the cases inside the state.
SIT likely to submit report by mid February to Supreme Court
The Special Investigation Team to submit its final report by mid-February, SIT chairman R Raghavan said.
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