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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 […]
Punjabi singer and actor Guru Randhawa has been admitted to hospital after sustaining an injury while filming an action sequence for his upcoming film Shaunki Sardar. Randhawa shared the news on Sunday through an Instagram post, accompanied by a photo of himself lying on a hospital bed with a cervical collar and a bandage around […]
Atishi, former Delhi chief minister and MLA from Kalkaji constituency, has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. The decision was made during a meeting of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs in New Delhi on Sunday. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal was present at the meeting, which was attended by the party’s […]
India and the United Kingdom will resume negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in New Delhi on Monday, following a gap of over eight months. UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, will be in New Delhi for the resumption of discussions and is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting […]
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has reiterated his strong opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) on Saturday, declaring that he would not implement it even if the central government offered Rs 10,000 crore in funds to the state. Speaking at an event organised by the Parents-Teachers Association in Cuddalore, Stalin stated that […]
German filmmaker Wim Wenders on Saturday visited the residence of Satyajit Ray in Kolkata as part of his month-long, five-city India tour, King of the Road – India Tour. The visit was highlighted by the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), which shared a series of images on Instagram. During his visit, Wenders met Satyajit Ray’s son, […]
The government of Pakistan has unveiled a ‘master plan’ for the renovation and beautification of temples and gurdwaras across the country, allocating PKR 1 billion for the project. This decision was made during a meeting of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) held on Saturday, chaired by Syed Attaur Rehman. Rehman confirmed the development plan, […]
The Central government has appointed former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to an official order issued on Saturday. His tenure will be co-terminus with the term of the prime minister or until further orders. In an official letter, it said, “The Appointments Committee […]
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has delivered a sharp critique of what she described as a “liberal network” during her address at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington DC on Saturday. Speaking via video link, she accused left-wing politicians of hypocrisy and reacting with “hysteria” to the rise of conservative leaders globally. PM […]
In a bid to recover pending property tax dues, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) conducted a massive sealing operation on Friday, sealing a total of 7,849 properties across various riverfront areas. This extensive drive is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to enforce property tax compliance. The West Zone saw the highest number of properties […]
After Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh is in contention for Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing units that Elon Musk’s Tesla plans to set up in India. But it’s the story of Gujarat’s potential partnership with Tesla that will be followed with keen interest given that in the last 20 years, the state has become a major hub for India’s automotive industry. Gujarat’s confidence to bag mega automobile projects comes from […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil ‘Project Lion’, a Rs 29,000 crore initiative aimed at disease management and habitat enhancement for wildlife, particularly the Asiatic lions, during his visit to Gujarat on March 3. The announcement, which will coincide with World Wildlife Day, follows a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) […]
It’s that time of year again—the battle of the Titans, where the cricket pitch isn’t the only thing getting crowded. As the India vs. Pakistan clash approaches, everyone from streaming platforms to cinemas and the pubs down the road are gearing up for the big day. Forget the usual Sunday vibe; this one’s a full-throttle […]
US President Donald Trump has justified his controversial statement regarding a $21 million grant that he believes was allocated for India, not Bangladesh. According to a media report, the grant was intended for Dhaka, not New Delhi. Trump remarked, “$21 million going to my friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India for voter turnout. We’re […]
Three individuals accused of a porn fetish scam that violated women’s privacy have been brought to Ahmedabad for further investigation on Thursday. The suspects including Prajval Taili from Latur, Praj Patil from Sangli in Maharashtra and Chandraprakash Phoolchand from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh face unprecedented cyber terrorism charges under Sections 61, 43(b) and 66 of the […]
A class 11 student, aged 15, was allegedly raped twice by an 18-year-old boy, a resident of Lohanagar area in Rajkot. She came to know him through a social media platform, Snapchat. A complaint was filed against the accused by the girl’s father at Gandhigram Police Station under Sections 64(2)(M), 65(1), 77, 351(3) of the […]
Immigrant communities across the US are facing an uncertain future following President Donald Trump’s coercive actions against them. Fear of the unknown and social stigma in the event of deportation has taken hold, culminating in the death of an 11-year-old girl who allegedly took her own life in Dallas. Jocelynn Rojo Carranza reportedly died by […]
India has described the United States administration’s information regarding funding in India as “deeply troubling” and raised concerns over foreign interference in the country’s internal affairs. During a weekly press briefing on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the relevant departments and agencies were examining the matter. “We have seen […]
Pop star Madonna has criticised US President Donald Trump after he referred to himself as the “king of the world.” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she reminded her followers that the United States was founded as a nation governed by the people rather than a monarchy. “I thought this country was built by Europeans escaping […]
