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Amid resounding chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’, thousands of pilgrims from Gujarat to Karnataka took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Wednesday, as the 45-day Maha Kumbh moved towards its conclusion on the occasion of Mahashivratri. The Maha Kumbh, held once every 12 years, commenced on January 13 (Paush Purnima) and featured grand […]
Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have been the subject of widespread speculation following reports suggesting their separation after 37 years of marriage. According to a report, the couple has been living separately for some time, though neither Govinda nor Sunita Ahuja has made an official statement regarding the divorce rumours. Reports indicate […]
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Delhi court for his role in the killing of a father and son during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, has left victims’ families disappointed as they had been demanding the death penalty for decades. The case pertains to […]
Ricky Ponting on Tuesday stated that he would not rule out Virat Kohli surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), following Kohli’s match-winning performance against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli registered his 51st ODI century as India secured a six-wicket victory over their arch-rivals, sealing a […]
Ahmedabad is all set to witness its first-ever Nagar Yatra of Goddess Bhadrakali, the city’s reversed ‘nagardevi’. The grand chariot procession, marking the 614th anniversary of the city’s foundation, will take place on Wednesday, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. The Rath Yatra will pass through the historical and religious landmarks associated with […]
In what is deemed as a pivotal point in Assam’s evolution, the Adani Group has committed a staggering Rs 50,000 crore investment, making it one of the largest-ever investments in the state. Only recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extolled Assam as a “land of limitless opportunities” with peace accords and resolved border disputes. Assam’s natural […]
The Gujarat tourism department’s website still advertises the Morbi Bridge as a “Victorian-era architectural marvel” more than two years after the tragic collapse that killed 135 people. Families of the victims and locals are aghast at the insensitive portrayal of the bridge. They believe the bridge ought to be remembered as a memorial rather than […]
India continued to have a neutral position on the Russia-Ukraine war. India along with China, one of Russia’s closest allies since the war broke out, abstained from a resolution calling for peace. India’s position was reflected in its vote at the UN General Assembly this week. The draft resolution, tabled by Ukraine and its European […]
Gujarat Congress MLAs on Monday staged a symbolic enactment to highlight corruption in the state’s healthcare system and have demanded a fair probe into alleged corruption in the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) involving Khyati Multi-Speciality Hospital. During a protest in the Gujarat Assembly, they criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, accusing it […]
A violent altercation between two communities in the Khokhra area of Ahmedabad broke out after India triumphed over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday night. The altercation, which broke out around midnight, began as a victory procession but quickly descended into chaos, leaving two people injured. According to reports, the violence started when […]
The Gujarat Congress has claimed that the state government has unofficially informed them that the Mahatma Gandhi Mandir in Gandhinagar will not be available for the forthcoming All India Congress Committee (AICC) session on 8–9 April. This will be the third AICC session held in Gujarat, following those in 1938 and 1961. Mahatma Mandir is […]
Former US President Donald Trump has once again made strong remarks about India’s elections, sparing no digs at the earlier Joe Biden administration, claiming they had allocated USD 18 million to help India with elections. “18 million dollars for helping India with its elections. Why the hell? Why don’t we just go to old paper […]
As many as 70 Indians, including 15 from Gujarat, have been rescued by Myanmar’s armed forces after being trapped in the cybercrime hub in Myawaddy. The victims were coerced into participating in cybercriminal activities, primarily involving online fraud and phishing schemes, allegedly operated by Chinese crime syndicates. The rescue operation was carried out by Myanmar’s […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday nominated 10 individuals from various fields to support a nationwide campaign against obesity, a day after urging people to take steps to curb the health issue in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast. Among those nominated were Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, businessman Anand Mahindra, and actor Mohanlal. […]
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has criticised the team management following their six-wicket defeat to India in the Champions Trophy, labelling them “brainless and clueless.” He stated that Pakistan entered the tournament without any “clear direction.” Pakistan suffered their second consecutive loss in the tournament on Sunday, having earlier lost to New Zealand in […]
A masterclass of a hundred against Pakistan when detractors were sharpening their knives against him. Who else but Virat Kohli is expected to pull off such feats? The man, the myth hit his 51st career century—sixth in ICC ODI tournaments, fourth against Pakistan, and his first-ever in this event—sealing the victory with a boundary to […]
The chances of survival for the eight individuals trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel after a partial collapse two days ago remain “very remote,” Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao stated on Monday. He assured that every effort was being made to reach them, but the rescue operation posed challenges. A team of […]
A couple has been sentenced to three years in prison for abandoning their newborn daughter and failing to prevent her death. The incident occurred five years ago in the Mehsana District. The parents, who did not wish to raise the child, left the newborn to die. The mother had ingested five abortion pills in an […]
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune on Saturday, where he expressed concern over malnutrition and stunting among children and citizens in the member states. He urged officials to prioritise eliminating malnutrition to improve overall health. The meeting, held at the Westin […]
The Congress has announced that its All India Congress Committee (AICC) session will be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on April 8 and 9. The session will focus on the challenges posed by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) “anti-people” policies, its alleged attack on the Constitution, and the party’s future roadmap. Congress general secretary (organisation) K […]
