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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with the US Consulate in Mumbai held a session entitled “SHE AND SME: Inclusive Future” on Wednesday in Ahmedabad. This workshop is designed to foster collaboration between experts from India and the United States pertaining to gender equality within organisations. The primary focus of this initiative is […]
The days of a few nations setting the global agenda and expecting others to fall in line are over, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, highlighting that the voice of the Global South was becoming louder and a more multipolar world was emerging. Speaking at the 78th annual […]
In a recent development, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aligned with the Medical Education Policy, officially abolished the NEET PG cutoff for all categories just two days ago. The directive to implement this change came directly from the Central Health Ministry to the National Medical Commission (NMC). This decision, as stated publicly, has […]
The Gehlot cabinet in Rajasthan has decided that children orphaned due to Covid-19 will be given government jobs once they grow up to the admissible age. In another major decision to woo the state employees just before the assembly polls after two months, the cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot decided that on completion […]
In a complex case of cyber fraud, wherein a Chinese national was found to have duped 1,200 people in north Gujarat to the tune of Rs 1,400 crore, the police have found links in Dubai that involves two Indians who reportedly played a pivotal role in introducing the app to the people. The Chinese national, […]
An emigration agent has been implicated for cheating two couples from Kalol and Kadi after luring them with a promise of migrating them to the US. The agent Kamlesh Barot was produced in court and remanded in police custody for five days, Bhavtubha Zala, the investigating officer, informed the media. The arrest was based on […]
The marquee clash between India and Pakistan in the 2023 50-overs World Cup was scheduled for October 15 in Ahmedabad. However, the match might get a new date owing to the Navratri festival. According to India Today, the BCCI has been asked to change the itinerary in view of security concerns. A change at this […]
Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, has planned to ditch the iconic blue bird logo the micro-blogging platform has come to be so synonymous with, and come up with a new X logo. Carrying forward the X concept branding, the company is also believed to be entering the payment and banking sector. “… soon we […]
In a shocking expose, it has been revealed that 84 lakh farmers of Gujarat purchased insurance of over Rs 53,000 crores in four years but only 24 lakh of them could claim some insurance. Out of the Rs 53,000 crore insurance money, only Rs 5000 crore were paid out as claims. Gujarat farmers have blamed […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a funky catchword pepping up the digital micro space. It has become a powerful tool for innovation. Young people across the world are using it to create solutions for real-world problems. From healthcare to education, AI is being used to improve lives. An AI-powered chatbot created by a […]
Remember Kiran Patel, the conman caught who faked as a senior PMO official before being caught last year? In what can be called a replay of the same modus operandi, a civil engineer, currently unemployed, was caught allegedly impersonating as an Officer-on-Special-Duty (OSD) to the Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah. Identified as Robin […]
Nearly three and half years after he was suspended following an alleged extra marital affair and charges of bigamy, the Gujarat government reinstated 2010 batch IAS officer Gaurav Dahiya. Dahiya has been reinstated as an additional development commissioner. IAS A B Rathod who was holding the addiitonal charge of this department has been relieved. Gaurav […]
Karnataka has played a crucial role in the country’s politics. In the past few decades, the state has seen the emergence of a regional party, the Janata Dal (Secular) or JD(S), that has made a significant impact on the state’s political landscape. The party has been successful in winning a significant number of seats in […]
As the Karnataka state elections unfolded, all eyes were on Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Congress leaders DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah, and Mallikarjun Kharge’s son Priyank Kharge, who was contesting from the Chittapur constituency. While some exit polls predicted a clear victory for Congress with a majority, others suggested a hung assembly. In an interesting turn […]
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced the sale of its Myanmar Port for a total of USD 30 million. The sale, which was initially announced in May 2022, included certain Condition Precedents (CPs) such as the completion of the project and approvals for the smooth conduct of business by the buyer. […]
In Gujarat, there has been a growing trend of people using public transportation, despite having their own private vehicles. This shift in behaviour has caught the attention of many, and experts have been trying to understand the reasons behind it. Vibes of India talked to several people who use public transportation even though they own […]
The Met Gala 2023 brought together some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and fashion, and the men did not disappoint in their fashion choices. Here’s a rundown of the best-dressed men and what they wore to the highly anticipated event. Tennis superstar Roger Federer attended the Met Gala 2023 with his wife, Mirka. […]
The 2023 Met Gala red carpet event was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, celebrating the exhibition “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” It was filled with dazzling outfits, renowned guests, pearls, starched collars, and black and white to honour the late fashion icon. The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted […]
Foreign travel packages will be more expensive to book beginning July 1, 2023. The tax collected at source (TCS) rate for overseas remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) has been increased from 5 per cent to 20 per cent in Budget 2023. As a result, TCS on remittances for booking overseas travel packages will […]
