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The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Maharashtra and Assam governments on a petition filed by YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani seeking to quash or transfer to Mumbai an FIR registered against him in Guwahati for allegedly promoting obscenity in an online show. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh issued notice […]
A 20-year-old student from Puducherry, Vishvaa Rajakumar, has made waves in the world of competitive memorisation by winning the Memory League World Championship. The intense online competition tests participants’ abilities in rapid memorisation challenges. He outshines competitors with a remarkable feat, memorising 80 random digits in just 13.50 seconds, nearly six digits per second. Rajakumar, […]
Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named among Time Magazine’s ‘Women of the Year’ for 2025. The list, released on Thursday, recognises 13 women who are described as “extraordinary leaders” working towards a better and more equal world. Barman, 45, is the only Indian woman to be featured alongside individuals such […]
In a revelation that could rival any political soap opera, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently announced that it had cancelled a USAID-funded project worth $21 million, allegedly for voter turnout in India. The move naturally sparked outcry from India’s ruling BJP, which accused the Congress of weilding external influence in the country’s electoral process. US […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to introduce a major reform in its examination system, with plans to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year starting in 2026. Under this new structure, the exams will likely be held in February and May every year, providing students with more flexibility in choosing […]
Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a narrow vote in the United States Senate. Patel, 44, becomes the first Indian-American to lead the FBI, securing his position with a 51-49 vote on Friday. Two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against his […]
The budget session of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Thursday commenced with Finance Minister Kanu Desai presenting the state budget for the financial year 2025-26. This marks Desai’s fourth consecutive budget presentation, with the theme “Vision For Developed Gujarat and Mission For Public Welfare.” The budget draft was carried in a bag featuring traditional tribal […]
If India is at the forefront of an industrial revolution, Gujarat is showing the way, especially in the rapidly evolving Electric Vehicle (EV) sector. Tesla’s decision to consider Gujarat as a major manufacturing facility is proof that Gujarat, with a strong industrial base and a storied record of attracting investments, continues to be a hub […]
In a reversal of his earlier position, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has declared that there was “no scope” for India to initiate a dialogue with Pakistan, following a series of terror attacks on security forces and construction camps in the region. In a recent interview, Abdullah, who had previously advocated for talks […]
In what is deemed a momentous occasion for the BJP, Rekha Gupta, a 50-year-old lawyer from Shalimar Bagh, was sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister. She is seen as the face of a significant political shift, following the BJP’s emphatic win in the recent assembly elections. Gupta was joined by six others who took oath […]
The Gandhinagar unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested five railway officials on Wednesday, including two from the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) posted at the Vadodara division. The officials are accused of accepting bribes from candidates taking departmental examinations, promising them favourable selection in exchange for money. The arrests come after searches […]
The Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) announced on Wednesday that it has suspended the medical registrations of two doctors involved in the alleged Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PMJAY) fraud for three years, effective from February 11. The suspension affected Dr Sanjay Mulji Patolia, a Bariatric Surgeon and Director of Ahmedabad Bariatrics and Cosmetics Pvt Ltd, the […]
The white ball gives India happy vibes. No lateral movement, no Scott Boland teeing himself up to unleash those grenades outside the off-stump, and no Tim Southee to probe hesitant bats. When it’s white ball, life is kind to India. India play Bangladesh in their Champions League opener today, a chance to reset themselves after […]
The Ahmedabad Police has detained three individuals from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh in connection with the leak of videos showing female patients undergoing medical examinations and treatment at Payal Maternity Home & Surgical Hospital in Rajkot. The accused allegedly sold these illicit videos on Telegram and YouTube channels, charging substantial fees from subscribers. The city’s […]
A 40-year-old man from Anand recently found himself on an international ‘you’re not welcome here’ tour, being deported from both the UK and the US within a mere five months, because he tried to sneak around with fake travel documents. The Delhi Police spilled the beans, revealing that this globe-trotting rule-breaker first landed in the […]
Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Head Elon Musk has addressed delays in implementing executive orders signed by President Donald Trump, attributing the hold-up to United States (US) bureaucracy. He criticised the system, stating that it is “fighting against the will of the people”. Musk elaborated on the role of DOGE, an initiative […]
The historical drama Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, continues its strong performance at the box office, surpassing the Rs 200-crore mark globally within its first five days. Despite being a weekday, the film showed no signs of slowing down, earning over Rs 25 crore in India on Tuesday. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Chhaava has accumulated […]
The BJP may have won most of the recent local self-government elections, but there were serious weaknesses in regions where it has enjoyed stronghold. The election outcomes highlighted a general trend of regional dissatisfaction and shifting political allegiances, especially in crucial districts where the party’s hold appeared to be unbreakable. The upsets the party witnessed […]
Gujarat’s recent local body elections have expectedly witnessed contrasting fortunes for the Congress and BJP. The Congress has seen a sharp fall in support, failing to win seats in some crucial locations, while the BJP registered landslide wins in many municipalities, including Odh, Halol, and Karjan. The BJP’s stronghold is further evidenced by emphatic victories […]
Two horrific cases have emerged of sexual offences committed by teachers, who ought to embody the very standard of trust and integrity. Recently, a 33-year-old teacher in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district had reportedly raped a standard tenth student under the pretext of a birthday celebration. Now, a self-defence coach, tasked with teaching martial arts, has been […]
