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The Gujarat High Court on Monday gave former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan four weeks to pursue his claim for a land allotment under a Gujarat Government policy meant for international cricketers. At the same time, the court orally warned that any further delay could increase the amount of damages he may […]
On the first anniversary of the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) raised serious concerns about the investigation into the accident. The pilots’ body questioned whether the investigation team has enough experts with experience on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the aircraft involved in the crash. The organisation also urged […]
India has achieved a major milestone in its defence and aviation sector. The first Made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden (first) test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara. The Indian Air Force (IAF) announced the successful flight and said the achievement reinforces India’s growing aerospace capabilities. It also reflects the […]
Rajesh Exports said it will fully cooperate with the fresh forensic audit ordered by SEBI and has no plans to challenge the regulator’s interim order, even as it disputes allegations of non-cooperation during the investigation. SEBI has flagged Bengalaru based gold jewellery firm Rajesh Exports Ltd (REL) for revenue inflation of over 15.15 lac crore […]
A fresh controversy over caste certificates has surfaced in Gujarat after youth leader Yuvrajsinh Jadeja alleged that two real brothers from the same family in Vasundhara village of Wankaner received benefits under two different reservation categories. According to him, one brother secured a government job under the SEBC (OBC) category, while the other allegedly obtained […]
Adani Solar, the solar manufacturing arm of Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL), ranked sixth in Wood Mackenzie’s Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Manufacturer Rankings 2026, making it the highest-ranked Indian company in the annual assessment. The company improved from eighth place in the previous ranking and is the only Indian manufacturer to feature in the […]
A federal judge in Boston has ruled that the $100,000 fee introduced by US President Donald Trump for certain new H-1B visas is unlawful, saying it amounted to a tax that was never approved by Congress. The decision was issued on Monday by US District Judge Leo Sorokin in a case brought by 20 Democratic […]
The two wheeler vehicle, the Silence and the DNA Test: The Tragic Final Story of Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala Ahmedabad’s devastating Air India AI-171 crash on June 12, 2025, claimed 260 lives and left behind countless shattered families. Among those killed was 34-year-old Gujarati filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala, a man whose death would leave his loved ones […]
The BJP is apt at delivering master strokes, as likes it to say. But sometimes the BJP forewarns. One instance was then BJP president J.P. Nadda declaring in 2023 that regional parties rooted in dynastic rule and corruption were “destined to be wiped out”. It is now apparent he simply conveying a message his party […]
For nearly thirty years, Rajesh Exports represented Indian entrepreneurial ambition. The success story and humility of Rajesh and Prashanth Mehta inspired countless Gujarati entrepreneurs—proving that a small family jewellery “dhanda” could become a global gold empire. Their 2015 acquisition of Swiss gold giant Valcambi SA made headlines worldwide and put them among India’s top business […]
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, one of India’s fastest-growing airports, has strengthened its aviation infrastructure by operationalising its new Aviation Fuel Station (AFS). Ahmedabad Open Access is the country’s largest standalone refueller-based Into-Plane operation, and the commissioning of this 8,000 KL facility will significantly strengthen overall operations. The enhanced storage capacity will improve refuelling reliability […]
The Pipavav port case and the Supreme Court’s remarks reveal how Gujarat and India handle dissent regarding development projects. Chief Justice Surya Kant recently declared in open court that if enviornmentalists ever welcomed a project indicating that they always have objections. This dismissive comment was disheartening and reportedly undermined environmental public interest cases before arguments […]
Veer Shah’s father works in a private company. His wife worked as an assistant to a designer to save money. The Shah family saved money, took loans and sent Veer to America to pursue his dream of becoming an engineer. Now by July end at least 35 young engineers like Veer will be coming back […]
How a Supreme Court remark turned a generation’s frustration into a viral political movement — and why its founders are now fighting to keep it from being swallowed by the very establishment it set out to challenge. A week earlier Abhijeet Dipke was living the kind of life thousands of young Indians abroad dream about. […]
The Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the Narendra Modi government’s “One Nation, One Election” proposal is currently in Gujarat, a state that strongly supports the concept. Gujarat is significant not only as a consultation venue, but also because the proposal aligns closely with Narendra Modi’s vision of governance: centralised efficiency, uninterrupted administration, consistent execution and reduced […]
Every other day, I meet young people carrying impressive degrees and even bigger dreams. They walk in—smartly dressed, confident, articulate—but beneath the surface, you see the nerves: sweaty palms gripping folders, eyes darting as they rehearse answers, the hope in their voices mixed with a quiet desperation for a chance.Since I mostly interact with youngsters […]
In one of the most disturbing cases to emerge from Gujarat in recent memory, a man in Morbi allegedly handed over his wife and 13-year-old daughter to his landlord and the landlord’s relative for repeated sexual assault — in lieu of unpaid rent of Rs 2,000 a month. The man has claimed that he moved […]
Growing older may bring wisdom and experience, but it also sharply increases the risk of heart disease — one of the world’s leading causes of death. Medical experts say the danger rises dramatically after the age of 50, making lifestyle changes during this phase crucial for long-term cardiovascular health. According to cardiologists, only around 1 […]
In a politically loaded moment that triggered fresh debate over nationalism and symbolism, newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ensured that the full rendition of Vande Mataram was played at his swearing-in ceremony in Chennai on Sunday — something the Bharatiya Janata Party itself had notably failed to do just a day […]
The United States has quietly introduced two new questions for non-immigrant visa applicants that immigration experts say could have major implications for future asylum seekers, including thousands of Indians heading to America on tourist, student and work visas. Applicants are now being asked during the visa process: According to immigration lawyers, answering “yes” to either […]
