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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 […]
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Tuesday informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that the water quality of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers at the Maha Kumbh is not suitable for bathing due to high levels of faecal coliform contamination, primarily caused by sewage discharge. The CPCB monitored the water quality of both rivers […]
Costa Rica on Tuesday agreed to act as a “bridge” for the repatriation of illegal immigrants in the United States, including those from India and Central Asia. According to a statement from the office of Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, the first batch of 200 migrants will land at the Juan Santamaria International Airport, […]
A Delta Air Lines jet carrying 80 people made an emergency landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping upside down and injuring at least 18 people. As per the latest updates, No deaths were reported. Endeavor Air Flight 4819, which had 76 passengers and 4 crew members on board, was approaching the airport […]
A 10th-grade girl in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by her teacher, is determined to follow her dream of becoming a police officer. A 33-year-old teacher in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district had reportedly raped her after taking her to a hotel on February 7th under the pretext of a birthday celebration. The teacher […]
As the arrival of Gujarati immigrants deported from the United States to Ahmedabad continues, with the third C-17 Globemaster military aircraft offloading 33 more individuals on Monday, questions are being raised about the Gujarat Police’s delayed investigation into the traffickers allegedly responsible for facilitating the illegal crossing of the international border. Gujarat’s police have not […]
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have introduced important changes in the FASTag ecosystem, implementing stricter penalties, and rules aimed at improving the toll payment system. These new guidelines, effective from Monday, focus on streamlining transactions, reducing disputes, and curbing fraud within the system. According to […]
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted YouTube personality Ranveer Allahbadia interim protection from arrest in relation to the multiple FIRs filed against him across India due to his controversial comments on the show India’s Got Latent. Allahbadia’s remarks, made during a guest appearance on the show, have resulted in widespread backlash, leading to police complaints […]
Authorities in Pune have intervened after nearly 300 cats were found in a residential apartment at Marvel Bounty Society. The municipal corporation took action following complaints from neighbours, citing concerns over hygiene and animal welfare. The flat owner, who used to feed the cats to improve their health, released them back into society after they […]
The Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association (GHCAA) on Monday passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal to another High Court, following a series of controversies regarding sudden changes in judges’ rosters and disagreements within the legal community. The move comes after Justice Sandeep N Bhatt raised concerns about the conduct of […]
A privacy scandal has emerged from Rajkot after CCTV footage of pregnant women during medical check-ups was leaked from Payal Maternity Hospital. The footage, which surfaced on Monday, has also initiated an investigation by the state’s cybercrime team following their circulation on platforms. The videos were initially uploaded to YouTube and later shared across various […]
The Maharashtra Cyber Department has summoned content creator Ranveer Allahbadia to record his statement on February 24 in connection with the ongoing controversy surrounding the “India’s Got Latent” show, officials confirmed on Monday. This follows an earlier summons, which Allahbadia failed to attend, prompting the authorities to issue a second notice for his appearance. The […]
The Adani Group has announced a Rs 2,000 crore donation for the establishment of at least 20 schools across India, continuing to unveil details of the Rs 10,000 crore philanthropic commitment made during the wedding of Gautam Adani’s younger son, Jeet. The announcement follows a previous commitment of Rs 6,000 crore towards the construction of […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reported the highest income among national parties in the financial year 2023-24, declaring a total income of Rs 4,340.47 crore, according to a report by the poll rights body Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR). The amount constituted 74.57 per cent of the total income of six national parties during […]
Rising temperatures have been recorded across major cities in Gujarat, with no rainfall reported in the state. Ahmedabad, Surat, and Rajkot have registered minimum temperatures of 19.2°C, 19.4°C, and 19.0°C, respectively. Vadodara recorded a minimum temperature of 17.6°C, while Porbandar reported the lowest at 15.4°C. Dwarka registered the highest minimum temperature at 22.5°C, followed by […]
Even as Gujarat budget for 2025-26 will be presented in the state assembly on Thursday, Gujarat Vaicharik Andolan, a group of like-minded citizens, has come out with an alternative budget that aims to address key issues faced by the state. Former Gujarat chief minister Suresh Mehta, who is part of the Andolan, told media persons […]
Foreign minister S Jaishankar held discussions with Bangladesh foreign adviser Touhid Hossain at the Indian Ocean Conference in Oman’s Muscat on Sunday amid growing calls in Dhaka for the extradition of Bangladesh’s deposed ex-PM Sheikh Hasina. Hasina fled to India after stepping down amid nationwide protests. However, Jaishankar clarified that the discussions mainly focused on […]
A total of 33 Gujaratis have started arriving at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad on Monday following their deportation from the United States. This deportation is part of a broader crackdown by the administration of US President Donald Trump on undocumented migrants. The first group of deportees, consisting of four individuals from […]
Trash skimmers, weed harvesters and dredge utility units were deployed on Sunday as part of the initiative to clean the Yamuna River, a project that gained attention in the lead-up to the Delhi Assembly elections. The move follows a directive issued after a meeting between Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and the Chief Secretary of […]
