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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 […]
Cadaver dogs of the Kerala Police joined the rescue operation on Friday inside the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana, where eight individuals have remained trapped since February 22. The team, consisting of dogs and handlers, entered the tunnel in the morning to assist in locating human presence, according to officials. […]
The United Kingdom has condemned the security breach involving External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar after a pro-Khalistan protester broke past a barrier and approached his motorcade outside Chatham House in London on Wednesday evening. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) stated that such attempts to “intimidate, threaten, or disrupt” public events […]
India has spent EUR 112.5 billion (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore) on purchasing crude oil from Russia since the beginning of the Ukraine war, according to a report released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) on Thursday. The report details payments made to Russia for fossil fuel imports since February […]
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit on a two-day visit to Gujarat on March 7-8. Ahead of his visit, Gujarat Congress in-charge Mukul Wasnik and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal will arrive in Ahmedabad on Thursday. During his visit, Rahul Gandhi will participate in the Political Affairs Committee meeting […]
After battling for her life for nearly 43 days, Varsha Gotiya has succumbed to injuries sustained in an acid attack, turning the case into a murder investigation. The attack took place in Sokhada village near Rajkot and stemmed from a dispute over a failed engagement. The Kuvadava Road Police, who had arrested the accused, will […]
Children of H1-B visa holders in the United States, who migrated as minors and are now nearing 21, are facing a dilemma. They can no longer be considered dependents on their parents’ H-4 visa status. Historically, U.S. policy allowed them two years to transition to a new visa status after “aging out,” but recent changes […]
Filmmaker Sean Baker’s “Anora” emerged as the biggest winner at the 97th Academy Awards, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture. The film also earned Baker the award for Best Director, along with accolades for Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. The Red Lorry Film Festival has acknowledged the film’s historic […]
The Gujarat government on Thursday clarified in the Legislative Assembly that private schools in the state are allowed to charge admission and term fees, each equivalent to one month of the annual tuition fee. The clarification follows multiple complaints regarding high term and admission fees levied by private schools. The issue was raised in the […]
India on Thursday condemned a security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to the United Kingdom. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed concern over the incident, which occurred when a Khalistani extremist rushed towards Jaishankar as he exited a discussion at Chatham House in London. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We have […]
Gujarat is set to enhance its social infrastructure around industrial areas as four out of the five semiconductor plants being established in India are being constructed at Dholera, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association Vision Summit 2025, Patel attributed this development to the state’s early introduction […]
The Netherlands has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with India, announcing plans to elevate their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership in 2025. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, made the statement on Wednesday at the SemiConnect 2025 conference in Gandhinagar. “In this geopolitically difficult time, […]
A fugitive chain snatcher who evaded capture for 34 years has been arrested by the Ahmedabad crime branch, but legal proceedings face uncertainty as the original case file is missing. Ashok Thakor, now 59, was apprehended in Surendranagar, where he had been living as a scrap dealer. He had been on the run since 1991 […]
Gujarat has remained on the periphery of India’s football landscape despite its sporting infrastructure and economic strength, said Parimal Nathwani, President of the Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) and Rajya Sabha MP. In an official statement released on Wednesday, he said, “Unlike states such as West Bengal, Kerala, Goa, and the North-East, where football enjoys […]
Globally, the struggle for transgender rights has been marked by exclusion and marginalisation. Despite these challenges, 17 transgender individuals from Surat are making themselves heard with a remarkable feat. They are said to be shattering misconceptions, one powerlifting competition at a time, and demonstrating that they are capable of achieving far more than society has […]
A total of 144 fishermen from Gujarat remain imprisoned in Pakistani jails as of January 31, the state government informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. Between February 1, 2023, and January 21, 2024, Pakistan released 432 fishermen from Gujarat. However, no fishermen have been released since then. The state government also reported a decline in […]
A total of 14 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools in Gujarat, including four in Ahmedabad, have been recently disaffiliated, according to a list posted on the School Affiliation Re-engineered Automation System (SARAS) 5.0 website. Experts say that disaffiliation means these schools will not be allowed to admit new students, though existing batches are […]
The Gujarat government has revealed a shortage of primary teachers in several talukas, with Poshina in Sabarkantha district facing the highest deficit. According to the government’s response in the state assembly on Wednesday, Poshina, a remote tribal-populated taluka near the inter-state border, has been experiencing a shortfall of 180 primary teachers for the past six […]
