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Eleven officers and personnel of Gujarat Police were honoured with Police Medals on the occasion of Republic Day 2025, recognising their distinguished and meritorious contributions to law enforcement, according to an official statement issued by the police. Two officers were conferred with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM). Brajesh Kumar Jha, Additional Director General […]
The Central Government announced the Padma awards on Saturday, with eight individuals from Gujarat being honoured for their contributions in various fields. Among the recipients were the architect of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Chandrakant Sompura, and 94-year-old Kathak exponent Kumudini Lakhia, who received the prestigious Padma Vibhushan. Kumudini Lakhia, an Ahmedabad-based dancer and guru, was […]
The ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has led to an unprecedented surge in travel demand from Ahmedabad, causing airfares and train ticket prices to skyrocket. With Mauni Amavasya, a sacred bathing day, scheduled for January 29, travellers are grappling with exorbitant costs and limited availability. According to reports, airfares for flights from Ahmedabad to Prayagraj […]
Mexico has refused to allow a deportation flight from the United States to land, presenting a hurdle in President Donald Trump’s intensified efforts to enforce immigration laws, according to a report. The refusal, which occurred on Thursday, came as President Trump reinstated strict border security measures, ramped up deportation operations, and authorised large-scale raids upon […]
Ahmedabad’s once-flourishing pizza huts seem to have lost their appeal, with 80 to 100 pizzerias shutting down, claims a media report. Pizza demand has declined following the dietary preferences of the health-conscious, who are conscious of their calories intake. The restaurant industry is also plagued by intense competition, spiralling operational costs and online orders preferences. […]
As President Trump started his second term, his administration swiftly initiated immigration enforcement actions, resulting in the arrest of 538 immigrants and the deportation of hundreds. This marks the inception of the most extensive deportation exercise in US history. Deportation, as a media report explains, is removing non-citizens from a country, especially those who violate […]
Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, identified as one of key suspects in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been granted permission by the US Supreme Court to be extradited to India. Six Americans were among the 166 people killed in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in which Rana is allegedly involved. Indian officials had been […]
Following US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, many Indian couples were concerned about the changes made in the 14th Amendment, which granted citizenship to all persons “born or naturalised in the United States”. Many expectant parents, in this time-sensitive situation, are pushed to go for preterm C-sections to compete with the February 20 deadline for birthright […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed an appeal before the Calcutta High Court, seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, who was convicted in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case. A division bench, presided over by Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Md Shabbar Rashidi, stated that the CBI’s appeal […]
The Gujarat government on Friday announced a special tour package for citizens planning to visit the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Under the package, an air-conditioned Volvo bus will depart daily from the Ranip bus depot in Ahmedabad at 7 am. Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar, Minister of State for Home […]
The Indian stock market has witnessed a major drop since the Sensex reached an all-time high of 85,978.84 on September 27, 2024, decreasing by 10,000 points, or 11.79%, in the last four months. Reports claimed that large-cap stocks faced the greatest decline, as the NSE Large-Cap Index fell by 13.27%. The Nifty fell by 12.38%, […]
Amul, the leading dairy brand in India, has announced a reduction in the retail prices of three of its main products. Starting from Saturday (January 25), Amul Gold (1L) will be available at Rs 65, down by Rs 1, while Amul Tea Special (1L) will cost Rs 61, and Amul Taaza (1L) will be priced […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Friday carried out a raid at a drug manufacturing facility in Khambhat, located in Anand district, and arrested five individuals involved in the illicit production of Alprazolam, officials confirmed. ATS deputy inspector general (DIG) Sunil Joshi said that 107 kg of Alprazolam powder, a sedative used in the production […]
Gujarat Council of Science and Technology (GUJCOST) has made comprehensive arrangements for people to enjoy the celestial event of five of the eight planets that will align in an arc on Friday and Saturday. The planets that are to align are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. The event will be held in collaboration with […]
Kash Patel will appear before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on January 30 for his confirmation hearing to become the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel, 44, would make history as the first Indian American to lead the agency if confirmed. The Senate Judiciary Committee announced the hearing on Thursday, officially […]
Three schools in Vadodara, operated by the Navrachana Education Society, declared a holiday on Friday after one of them received a bomb threat via email. Authorities later confirmed the threat was a hoax. The incident came to light when the principal of Navrachana International School, located on Bhayli-Vasna Road, reported the bomb threat to the […]
A 68-year-old visa agent, Naresh Mehta, was held by Amroli Police for allegedly misleading two families to the tune of Rs 30.65 lakhs and luring them with Canada visas. Mehta allegedly lured the victims with family visas so they could settle in Canada and start their businesses there. He also claimed strong connections with the […]
A scheduled caste man, belonging to Gadalwada village of Banaskantha’s Palanpur taluka, has appealed for police protection for his wedding procession on February 6 in which he plans to ride a horse. He is the first in his community to seek police assistance to ensure his safety. Mukesh Parecha, an advocate, in an application to the […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP) regarding the Amreli letter scandal, demanding a detailed explanation within two weeks. The notice addresses alleged human rights violations, focusing particularly on the late-night arrest and public parade of a young Patidar woman, Payal Goti. The case centres […]
A US federal judge has provisionally restrained President Donald Trump’s executive order that denies automatic birthright citizenship to children born in the US. It was a setback for the Trump administration in its second term when the court called the order “blatantly unconstitutional.” The order contests the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment, which grants US […]
