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A special court on Thursday convicted 24 of the 66 accused, 11 of them for murder, but dropped conspiracy charges against all. (Photo: AFP)

Gulberg massacre: Court to announce sentence tomorrow

24 people were convicted in the 2002 post-Godhra Gulberg society massacre case in which 69 persons were killed.

9 Jun 2016 12:33 PM IST

Photo: Facebook

Lord Swaminarayan idol dressed in RSS uniform sparks a row

The idol is also seen holding the national flag in one hand.

8 Jun 2016 9:34 AM IST

The Met department has warned that the maximum temperatures could touch 49ÂºC in parts of the state this year. Mostly elders, the homeless and labourers are victims of the high temperatures. (Representational image)

Madhya Pradesh to witness more droughts, says study

Study says state will see atleast 1 degree rise in temprature.

7 Jun 2016 2:23 AM IST

66 accused had been named in the case by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). (Photo: AFP)

Gulberg massacre: Hearing adjourned, quantum of punishment on June 9

The prosecution is likely to seek capital punishment for the 11 convicted who were charged with murder.

6 Jun 2016 1:16 AM IST

Bipin Patel, who is acquitted in the case, is a sitting BJP corporator from Asarva seat. He was also corporator in 2002 when the massacre happened and won the election for fourth consecutive term last year .

24 convicted for Gulberg killings

Gulberg Society massacre took place after Sabarmati Express coach was burnt near Godhra on February 27, 2002 killing 58...

3 Jun 2016 1:51 AM IST

Zakia said her fight for justice would continue. (Photo: AFP)

2002 Gulberg case: Zakia disappointed with verdict, will continue...

Wife of slain leader says 36 acquitted should have also been punished.

3 Jun 2016 1:29 AM IST

Ehsan Jafris 75-year-old widow, Zakia, has been fighting the case in the hope of getting justice. (Photo: AFP)

Not satisfied with Gulberg verdict, fight to continue: Zakia Jafri

-"I can't dare to ask for capital punishment but maximum punishment should be given,-" Jafri said.

2 Jun 2016 2:36 PM IST

The thirteen-year-old girl was travelling alone and told her parents the man sitting beside her touched her indecently several times. (Representational Image)

BJP leader arrested for allegedly molesting minor girl on flight

The parents of a 13-year-old girl accused the BJP leader of sexually harassing her on board a Goa-Ahmedabad flight.

31 May 2016 7:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

'Only lectures, no governance': Cong attacks Modi on anniversary

Congress leader Manish Tewari said the ruling dispensation had failed on each and every front, including foreign policy.

26 May 2016 3:11 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat has become bankrupt under BJP rule: Congress

More than 60 lakh educated youths in Gujarat were unemployed while 60,000 SMEs closed down during 25 years of BJP rule,...

24 May 2016 7:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with Chief Minister of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Anandiben Patel refutes reports of her exit as Gujarat chief minister

Media reports suggested that BJP is mulling to remove her and bring in another party leader.

17 May 2016 6:19 PM IST

After a nine-month long sustained agitation by Patidars led by their young leader Hardik Patel, the state government tried to placate the community by announcing reservations recently.

Quota issue to dominate Gujarat Assembly polls next year

State government tried to placate the community by announcing reservations recently.

17 May 2016 12:49 AM IST