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31 convicted in Godhra train burn caseindiabloomsA 2002 report by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) had accused Maulvi Umarji of ordering a mob to burn the S-6 coach carrying Kar Sevaks. The death of 59 people triggered the riots in which nearly 1200 people were killed in Gujarat.
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The HinduAhmedabad court to pronounce verdict in Godhra riots caseSifyA special court in Ahmedabad will on Tuesday deliver its verdict against 94 accused in the 2002 Godhra communal riots case. The judgement in the sensitive case will be pronounced by designated Judge PR Patel, who had completed hearing arguments of the ...Godhra Verdict: Main accused Maulvi Umarji acquittedNDTV.com'Why are we treated as second class citizens?'Times of IndiaCrucial Day for Gujarat: Godhra verdict todayOneindiaEconomic Times -BBC News -Wall Street Journal (blog)all 269 news articles »
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...in the Godhra train carnage case. April 2009: The apex court orders formation of special fast track courts for the nine 2002 riots cases, including the Godhra train burning case. Additional Sessions Judge PR Patel appointed for train carnage trial. June 2009:...
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...a pre-planned conspiracy but a spontaneous event. Image: Children, orphaned by post-Godhra riots, play at an orphanage in Anjar, Gujarat Photographs: Amit Dave/Reuters The police case suggests that Godhra residents...
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Godhra victims, VHP angry with Narendra ModiHindustan TimesThe VHP and the Bajrang Dal, its fellow cousin in the Sangh Parivar, the union of Hindu outfits, played a key role in the anti-Muslim riots that claimed more than 1200 lives after Godhra. Many VHP members got BJP tickets in the assembly elections that ...and more »
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Naroda Gam riots: Court refuses adjournment to Rahul SharmaTimes of IndiaAHMEDABAD: A special court hearing the Naroda Gam case on Monday refused to give more time for deposition to IPS officer, Rahul Sharma, who is a key witness in the post-Godhra riots cases. Sharma requested the designated judge SH Vora to delay ...and more »
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Godhra judgment day: Govt asks TV channels not to air riot footageIndian ExpressAhead of the verdict in the 2002 Godhra train burning case slated for Tuesday, the state government has issued orders to all local as well as national television channels not to telecast the footage of the 2002 riots or any disturbances after the ...
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Doctor couple in Bilkis Bano case face re-arrestDaily News & AnalysisIn the riots that followed in the aftermath of the train burnt in Godhra, Bano witnessed 14 members of her family being massacred by a violent mob, when they were trying to escape. Bilkis, who was six months pregnant at the time, survived the ...and more »
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NGOs organise public hearing for riot victimsIBNLive.comPTI | 09:02 PM,Feb 21,2011 Speaking during the hearing, Vijay Parmar of Jan Vikas, an NGO, said "there has not been much change in the life of 5200 Muslim families who were displaced post the 2002 Godhra riots, since the last survey was conducted in ...
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...(CBI) Director RK Raghavan, to probe the role of 64 people, including that of Gujarat Chief Minister Modi in the post-Godhra riots cases. The court directive came in response to a petition filed by Zakia Jaffrey, whose husband Ehsan Jaffrey, ex-Congress MP,...
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Restrictions on airing of riot-footage on Godhra verdict dayDaily News & AnalysisPlace: Panchmahal | Agency: PTI With a view to maintain communal harmony, Panchmahal district collector has issued a notification imposing restrictions on the broadcast of any footage related to 2002 Gujarat riots on February 19, the day the Godhra ...Godhra judgement postponed till February 22NDTV.comJudgment in Godhra case postponedThe HinduSabarmati train carnage verdict on February 22Indian ExpressDeccan Heraldall 11 news articles »
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Teesta Setalvad gets bail before jailHindustan TimesThe riots had killed more than 1200 in a few weeks. In 2002 the district administration had buried about 28 unidentified riot victims in Godhra district at a graveyard near the river Panam. After more than four years, in 2006, Rais Khan, ...Teesta Setalvad granted anticipatory bail by Godhra courtIndian ExpressGodhra court grants anticipatory bail to TeestaTimes of IndiaGodhra court grants anticipatory bail to SetalvadOneindiaall 11 news articles »
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SamayLiveCop in trouble for 'leaking' call records of Gujarat riotsTimes of IndiaA government source said the notice was issued on Friday, the day a Delhi periodical leaked the special investigation team (SIT) report on Godhra riots which indicted chief minister Narendra Modi for his actions during the riots but found insufficient ...Godhra riots :SIT slams ModiSamayLiveGujarat riots: Modi govt issues showcause notice to cop over call recordsNDTV.comFor Clarity, Make Modi Report PublicWall Street Journal (blog)Daily News & Analysis -Oneindia -Hindustan Timesall 130 news articles »
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A part of the Special Investigation Team's report on the 2003 Godhra Riots case which was leaked out and indicts Narendra Modi. Take a look at what the leaked report says. www.istream.in
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...trajectory of Narendra Modi's political career could well depend on this report - the Raghvan Committee findings on post Godhra riots in Gujarat does not give a clean chit to Narendra Modi but also doesn't directly indict him citing lack of evidence. Mukul...
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BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that the leakage of SIT report on Godhra is a dirty trick by the Congress. Take a listen. www.istream.in
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) report on the 2002 Godhra riots proves Gujarat CM Narendra Modi's involvement in the same. www.istream.in
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...of the incidents, reports said on Friday. Modi's comment that 'every action has an equal and opposition reaction' on the Godhra riots has been particularly criticized in the report. The report criticizes Modi's stance on various events and issues during...
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A part of the Special Investigation Team's report on the 2003 Godhra Riots case has been leaked out and indicts Narendra Modi. Take a look at what the leaked report says. www.istream.in
A leaked report of the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team did the rounds in the media. The leaked SIT report claims that the Gujarat Chief Minister tried to hide the real picture of the 2002 Godhra riots from the world.
THE TRUE FACE OF NARENDER MODI AFTER ASKING ABOUT OF GODHRA RIOTS
A Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has cleared Gujarat CM Narendra Modi of the charge that he failed to discharge his constitutional duty to intervene swiftly and stop the communal riots that engulfed the state in 2002.
Teesta Setalvad 's former colleague Rais Khan has made startling revelations by filing an affidavit before the Nanavati commission... extracts from his first ever TV interview
Former Gujarat Minister Gordhan Zadaphiya has been summoned by the Nanavati Commission probing the Godhra riots of 2002. www.istream.in
Today we bring you excerpts of an exclusive interview with Gordhan Zadaphiya, who was the Minister of State for Home in Gujarat, during the riots of 2002. Speaking on record for the first time in years, Zadaphiya told NewsX that Narendra Modi has used and abused the RSS and the Hindutva platform, and that he will spell the end of the BJP. This is a NewsX special investigation.
Gordhan Zadaphiya, the former BJP man but now the leader of the rival Mahagujarat Janta Party lashes out at his former mentor and Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
With more trouble for the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 riots case, former state Home Minister Gordhan Zadaphiya revealed facts about Modi's role in the case. NewsX has exclusive details of the interrogation transcript of Zadaphiya.
A Documentary (with A LEFTIST (BIAS) VIEW OF THE) ON THE HUMAN SUFFERING THAT FOLLOWED THE 27/FEB/2007 religious riots, that soon ingulfed the entire state. This acomplilation of Videos is from various NGO's n citizens of Gujrat and India. Mostly Muslim/minority organisation. But there is a sense of balanced that has been maintined
The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave an additional 15 days to the Special Investigating Team (SIT), conducting an inquiry against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and 62 others in connection with post-Godhra riots, to submit its final report. A look at the top news stories at 6 am IST on April 28, '10. For more news and analysis, log on to www.zeenews.com.
The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2002 post-Godhra riots has summoned Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Praveen Togadia, sources close to him said here on Sunday. A look at the top news stories at 06:00 am IST on Apr. 19,'10. For more news and analysis, log on to www.zeenews.com
The Congress in Delhi has slammed actor Amitabh Bachchan for being close to Gujarat CM Narendra Modi and have questioned what Bachchans take is on the Godhra riots. A look at the top news stories at 10:00 am IST on Mar. 30,'10. For more news and analysis, log on to www.zeenews.com
For the first time in the history of independent India, a sitting Chief Minister, Narendra Modi has been questioned on the role of his government in connection with the post Godhra riots in Gujarat.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is likely to appear before the Special Investigation Team in connection with a 2002 post-Godhra riot case.
Gujarat CM Narendra Modi on Monday said that he was not served with any summons by the Special Investigating Team, which is probing the Godhra riots case. www.istream.in
The Congress on Sunday said that Special Investigation Team (SIT) will find out truth in post-Godhra riots despite Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's non-co-operation. www.istream.in
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In fresh trouble for Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the Gujarat High Court today dismissed a petition challenging the probe by the special investigation team (SIT) against him and 62 others during the 2002 riots.
The Gujarat High Court refused to grant a stay on the investigation into the role of Chief Minister Narendra Modi and 62 others in the riots case.
Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj who spoke on the HC green signalling SIT to question Modi on Godhra riots case said Gujarat government can appeal to Supreme Court.
Gujarat High Court today ruled out the petition for stay on CM Narendra Modi's investigation in 2002 Godhra riots case allowing the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to question him.
Gujarat High Court today ruled out the petition for stay on CM Narendra Modi's investigation in 2002 Godhra riots case allowing the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to question him.
In an exclusive interview to Headlines today, Modi says he has nothing to apologise for. He said he should be hanged if he is found guilty in th epost godhra riots case.
This edition of India Inside focuses on Supreme Courts order to probe Narendra Modis role in the Godhra riots case.
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SINDH TODAYSIT files charge sheets against Kodnani, Patel (Lead)SINDH TODAY, Pakistan... said that the team is investigating nine major rioting cases including the carnages at Naroda Patia and Gulbarg Society. The SIT was constituted by the Supreme Court in March 2008 to re-investigate 14 rioting cases after the Godhra communal clashes.Chargesheet filed against ex-Gujarat minister Kodnani TopNewsall 39 news articles
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The Supreme Court today lifted the stay on the trial of Gujarat riot cases and ordered the setting up of fast-track courts in five districts for holding day-to-day trial.
Zee NewsI'm not sorry for Gujarat riots: ModiZee News, India-Manohar - Bangalore In the post Godhra riots, many notorious Muslim Leaders like Syed Zaffri were killed. These leaders, were the most tainted ones and were the most responsible for causing communal tensions in Ahmedabad. Before riots It was not safe ...Advocate files contempt petition against Modi on Godhra remark Thaindian.com‘We respect SC; but little hope for justice if riots trial held in ... Indian ExpressFast-track courts to handle Gujarat riot cases AFPMSN India - Fresh Newsall 700 news articles
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BBC NewsIn pictures: Indian poll's third roundBBC News, UKVoting in Gujarat was given extra tension after India's Supreme Court ordered an inquiry into the role played by Chief Minister Narendra Modi in anti-Muslim riots in 2002. Despite a campaign by community groups for people to vote, turnout in Mumbai did ...
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