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The Indian government has announced extraordinary countermeasures to isolate Pakistan on both diplomatic and strategic levels, sending a clear message that the country has had enough of cross-border terrorism. The decisions have come in the wake of the terror strike in Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives, triggering one of India’s most aggressive diplomatic offensives […]
The unauthorised and unethical clinical trials on hundreds of unsuspecting patients at Ahmedabad’s VS Hospital strikes at the core of public trust in the healthcare system. As citizen protests intensify, Swasthya Adhikar Manch, a non-profit organisation in India which advocates safety in clinical trials, has demanded immediate, widespread action to nab all the responsible parties […]
High alert has been issued across the country, including Gujarat, following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday. Twenty-eight people, including three from the state, died and several others were injured. State police and security agencies have stepped up vigilance in Gujarat. Railway stations and airports are being closely monitored and temple towns of Somnath, […]
One of the attackers linked to the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 28 innocent lives was captured on camera. Wearing a grey kurta-pajama, he was seen unabashedly wielding an AK-47, with his back to the camera. This picture now serves as a dark symbol of the blatant assault that targeted unarmed civilians who were […]
In October last year, Gujarat confronted alarming statistics. According to data in the academic year of 2022-23, 23% of students in classes 9 and 10 dropped out of schools in Gujarat. What was more, over 1.15 lakh students in the state were not even going to school. As a state leading India’s economic march, Gujarat ought to be proud […]
A five-member investigation committee from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)’s vigilance department has begun probing allegations of illegal clinical trials at VS Hospital. According to senior AMC officials who didn’t want to be named, while SVP Hospital conducted 21 authorised clinical trials over the past four years, a staggering 58 unauthorised trials were allegedly carried […]
At least 26 are feared killed in a terror attack that targeted tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, two foreign nationals are among those killed. One of the worst terror attacks in the Valley took place in the afternoon. The terrorists, dressed in fatigues, opened fire on tourists in […]
Hindenburg Research, the forensic financial firm that challenged the Adani Group, took its name from the infamous airship that burst into flames upon arriving in New Jersey in 1937. And the counter to its damning report against the conglomerate was dubbed ‘Operation Zeppelin,’ named after the German dirigible airships used for reconnaissance and bombing during […]
Congress corporator Rajshree Kesari claimed that three patients died during the alleged clinical trials at Vadilal Sarabhai (VS) Hospital by 58 companies, which resulted in the suspension of an associate professor and the issuance of termination letters to eight doctors. The controversy reached a boiling point on Monday. She aired the accusations at the Ahmedabad […]
After a brief one-day relief, the mercury rose again in the city and other parts of Gujarat on Monday and Rajkot topped the chart at 42.0°C. Among the hottest cities and town in the state were Amreli, which recorded 41.6°C, Surendranagar at 41.2°C, and Bhuj at 41.1°C. Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Vadodara also faced intense heat wave with temperatures hovering […]
The murder case of former Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash has taken a dramatic twist. According to reports, his wife Pallavi confessed to the murder when she called police control room 112. The DGP was found dead at his Bengaluru residence with stab wounds. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, responding to media […]
Pope Francis drew his last breath at his residence, Casa Santa Marta. He was battling complications from double pneumonia, the Vatican confirmed in a video statement. The announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican administrator, who said, “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. […]
Against the backdrop of intensifying global trade tensions and the scent of a long-anticipated deal in the air, US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Delhi for his maiden official visit to India — a four-day diplomatic dance rich in ceremony, symbolism, and strategic significance. The personal touch of his visit is undeniable as it’s […]
Rising global gold prices and smugglers getting smarter by the day have fuelled a rise in illicit trade of this shimmering metal across India. With prices gradually nearing the Rs 1 lakh mark per 10 grams—an all-time high influenced by various international factors—the stakes in the underground gold economy have never been higher. According to […]
Gujarat is reeling under an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring above normal. The advisory comes with detailed forecasts, especially highlighting vulnerable regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day weather alert for Gujarat, Diu, Daman and, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, warning of heat and dusty conditions. The advisory comes with detailed forecasts, especially […]
Safety of Indian students and immigrants in Canada is under heightened scrutiny following a series of tragic incidents in recent times. Four Indian nationals have lost their lives under alarming circumstances, raising concerns within the community and among families back home. The latest involves a 21-year-old student Harsimrat Randhawa at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. […]
Visa delays in the United States are becoming a growing concern, especially for international students. It’s common knowledge that long processing time disrupts academic schedules, leading to uncertainty faced by students, impacting their mental well-being and financial stability. Now, a report released by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has highlighted that India students comprise […]
Opposition Congress in Gujarat on Friday announced to fight by-election of Visavadar and Kadi assembly seats thus putting an end to any kind of speculation over a tie-up with the Aam Aadmi Party. Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil said the decision was taken after the party’s political affairs committee meeting in Ahmedabad. Asked if the […]
As global trade evolves and sustainability becomes a priority across industries, India’s giant companies are eyeing opportunities beyond national boundaries. And a case in point is Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) which continues to reaffirm its position as a prominent player in this transformative landscape by expanding its international footprint through strategic […]
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir has justified the “Two-Nation Theory” which led to Pakistan’s creation. Talking about the inevitability of the partition, he cited differences between Hindus and Muslims in “every possible aspect of life.” Munir believed that it’s imperative that parents narrate the story of the creation of Pakistan to their children so that the […]
