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In a real-life plot twist that feels more like a bad thriller, around 540 Indians were lured into a cybercrime network by fake job offers and sold to call centres involved in cyber fraud across Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. The infamous Golden Triangle Region in Southeast Asia, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and […]
It’s similar to watching a roller coaster, except that this time, the markets are not just falling. They’re crashing. Following the largest decline in US stock markets since 2022, Indian stock markets plummeted on Tuesday. The Sensex fell about 400 points, and the Nifty fell more than 100 points, as a result of a sharp […]
Fitch Ratings has removed Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) from its ‘Ratings Watch Negative’ list, marking the first upgrade by an international ratings agency since the US indictment involving the Adani Group. The agency affirmed AESL’s long-term foreign and local-currency issuer default ratings (IDRs) at ‘BBB-‘. “The ratings have been removed from Rating Watch Negative […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for a heatwave across most districts of Saurashtra-Kutch and other regions of Gujarat for the next three days, until March 12. The forecast anticipates discomfort due to prevailing hot and humid weather, despite summer having officially begun only eight days ago. According to the IMD’s […]
In a shocking incident from Panej village in Bodeli taluka, Chhota Udepur district, a five-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a ritualistic sacrifice. The accused, identified as Lalu Himat, also known as Lalu Tadvi, reportedly lured the child—who lived opposite his house—into his residence. There, he is believed to have performed occult rituals before fatally […]
The Union Health Ministry has called on the Indian Premier League (IPL) to prohibit all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises and during telecast sessions on national television. The appeal comes ahead of the IPL season starting on March 22. In a letter addressed to IPL chairman Arun Singh […]
Rahul Gandhi’s task of rebuilding the Congress has become more daunting. After a small victory lap following Congress’s improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which saw them reclaim their position as an opposition party that ought to be taken seriously, Rahul’s return to Gujarat has been anything but a smooth ride. In the […]
The 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) concluded with an electrifying performance by Shah Rukh Khan in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Sunday. The two-day event commenced on March 8, celebrating the achievements of the Indian film industry. Kartik Aaryan received the Best Actor award for his performance in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, while Nitanshi Goel won […]
A grand national celebration has been planned to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the Iron Man of India, who played a crucial role in uniting 562 princely states into a single, independent India. The celebration aims to honour Patel’s efforts in strengthening national unity and pride. The initiative is […]
As the Indian posed with their shiny new prize (the Champions Trophy), their captain moved away from the advancing cameras. Rohit Sharma, much like MS Dhoni, chooses to avoid the spotlight. When he eventually emerged, cantering joyously to the wicket, he yanked out a stump and broke into a jig. If it was ‘husna tera […]
The government of Vanuatu has decided to cancel the passport issued to Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, stating that attempts to evade extradition do not constitute a legitimate reason for obtaining citizenship. Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has instructed the country’s Citizenship Commission to revoke Modi’s passport “following recent revelations in international media”, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to women’s security over the past decade, highlighting the introduction of stringent laws, including capital punishment for heinous crimes such as rape. Speaking at a gathering in Vansi Borsi village in Gujarat’s Navsari district on International Women’s Day, he stated that India is advancing towards […]
Officials in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district have launched an investigation after reports emerged of people digging around Asirgarh Fort in search of hidden treasure. The 15th-century fort, located approximately 20 km from the district headquarters, has seen a surge in visitors over the past few days following rumours about buried treasure, allegedly fuelled by its […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi openly criticised his own party in Gujarat, attributing its failure to win elections over the past 30 years to internal weaknesses. He accused certain Congress leaders of secretly working for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while remaining in the party, calling for their removal to strengthen the organisation. Addressing a workers’ […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the rising obesity rate in India, warning that nearly 44 crore Indians could be obese by 2050 if current trends persist. Addressing the gathering in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Modi emphasised the urgent need for lifestyle changes to tackle this […]
Concerns over the Congress party’s declining vote share in Gujarat and the broader challenges it faces in the state were raised by Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during his two-day visit to Gujarat. His visit aimed at bolstering the party’s organisational structure ahead of the 2027 Gujarat Assembly […]
A delegation of women envoys from nine countries, including Luxembourg, Romania, and Slovenia, reviewed Adani Group’s renewable energy and other projects in Gujarat, highlighting female workforce participation at these facilities. During their visit to Adani Green Energy’s 30-GW clean energy plant at Khavda in Kutch district on Friday, the envoys interacted with women engineers and […]
A security cover comprising only women police personnel will be deployed at a mega event to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat’s Navsari district on International Women’s Day (March 8), a state minister announced on Thursday. Hailing it as a “first such initiative in the country”, Minister of State for Home Harsh […]
The United States Supreme Court has rejected an emergency application by Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, opposing his extradition to India. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had sought a stay on his extradition, claiming he would face torture in India due to his background. Rana had filed an “Emergency […]
The sobriquet Superfish aptly describes Kieren Perkins, one of Australia’s greatest distance swimmers and holder of 11 world records. These weren’t just any records—he was the first to hold the Olympic, world, Commonwealth, and Pan Pacific titles simultaneously. His childhood was marked by boldness and a few misadventures. At eight years old, he ran through […]
