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Actor Saif Ali Khan, recounting his unarmed brawl against the knife-wielding intruder during the latter’s invasion at his residence, informed the Bandra Police that he was with wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, in their bedroom on the 11th floor when they heard screams from the house help, Eliyama Phillip. Khan said they sensed something was seriously […]
Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Thursday asserted that violence is sometimes “necessary” to defend the principle of non-violence. He emphasised the importance of India leading all nations towards a path of inclusive peace. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Hindu Spiritual & Service Fair’ at Gujarat University, Joshi said, “Hindus are […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that “almost all” pending ideological tasks, including the abrogation of Article 370, have been completed by the Narendra Modi government, and assured that the government will continue on this path in its third tenure. Shah made these statements during the inauguration of the Hindu Spiritual & Service […]
Dr Jay Patel, an anesthesiologist at Synergy Hospital in Rajkot, was discovered dead at his residence in Suvarnabhumi Complex near Speedwell Party Plot, an official said on Thursday. Authorities believe the 40-year-old doctor died from an overdose of medication. Dr Patel’s death came to light when he failed to report for duty at hospital, where […]
The Gujarat CID Crime Branch has arrested Vinod Patel, a schoolteacher from Modasa in Aravalli district, in connection with the ongoing Rs 6,000 crore scam involving the BZ Group. Patel is suspected of acting as an agent for the group, facilitating investments and earning substantial commissions. Addressing a press briefing in Gandhinagar on Thursday, SP […]
A team from the National Security Guard (NSG), a special forces unit, will be part of the comprehensive security arrangements for the Coldplay concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a senior police official confirmed on Wednesday. The British rock band is set to perform at the venue on January 25 and 26 as […]
One man’s ugly sport became poison to several lives. A false alarm by a tea seller resulted in the killing of 13 people who were travelling by Pushpak Express to Jalgaon. An eyewitness claimed that the tea vendor created panic by saying that the train had caught fire, causing frenetic passengers on the 12533 coach to […]
Mohammad Irshad Ansari on Thursday prevented the demolition of his mother’s grave after approaching the Gujarat High Court. This came after the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) issued a verbal notice regarding the removal of encroachments at Chartoda, Kabrastan for a road expansion project. The High Court had identified several structures, including shops, houses, and graves, […]
The Bhuj Sessions Court on Thursday acquitted eight accused in the high-profile Naliya gang rape case of 2017. More details of the order are awaited. Then 24-year-old, the complainant had alleged that she was gangraped. She had also alleged forced prostitution against 10 persons, including four members of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The complainant had […]
In a tragic incident, a 51-year-old man, Biju Raghunath Pillai, drowned in Narmada Canal while trying to save his pet dog in the Gorwa area of Vadodara district in the early hours of Wednesday. Pillai had taken his two dogs, a German shepherd and a husky, for a walk on Narmada canal road. Witnesses reported […]
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is set to host the British rock band Coldplay for two grand concerts on January 25 and 26. Over 1 lakh fans are expected to attend each night, including VVIPs, celebrities, and fans from across India and abroad. To accommodate the massive crowds, the authorities have implemented extensive traffic […]
In an area already tense following two fatal fires, a new wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles. It’s growing in size, causing tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes. The incident brings into sharp focus the uncontrolled combustion of fossil fuels that is impacting Earth. Climate activists and environmentalists have in the […]
Threats and attacks against celebrities are increasing alarmingly, with comedian Kapil Sharma recently receiving a death threat via email that was reportedly sent from Pakistan. The police have initiated an investigation after an FIR was registered with the Amboli Police against an unknown individual under Section 351(3) of the BNS. The email included a threat […]
The sixth session of the 15th Gujarat Legislative Assembly will commence on February 19, and continue till March 28. The session, which will have 27 sittings, will include the presentation of the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 by Finance Minister Kanu Desai on February 20. The session will begin with an address by […]
The much-anticipated Coldplay concert at Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 and 26 has become the subject of a black market ticketing scheme. With fans from across Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, eager to attend the event, ticket sales through official online platforms have seen a surge. However, some individuals have taken advantage of the high demand […]
The Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), officially withdrew its support to the BJP-led government in Manipur on Wednesday. The lone JD(U) MLA in the state assembly, Md Abdul Nasir, will now sit on the Opposition benches. In a statement, the JD(U)’s state unit clarified […]
Ahmedabad is set to enhance its fire safety capabilities as the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) has proposed the purchase of a 104-metre snorkel for Rs 2.83 crore. The proposal is scheduled to be presented before the standing committee on Thursday. This decision comes as the city witnesses rapid vertical expansion, with 25 skyscrapers […]
The Union Government, with an aim to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s diamond sector, has launched the Diamond Imprest Authorisation Scheme. It is set to be executed from April 1. In an official communication, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the scheme delivers a streamlined mechanism for the duty-free import of natural cut […]
Following the horrific fire incident at TRP Gaming Zone in Rajkot last year, which resulted in the loss of 27 lives, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is implementing comprehensive safety measures for the Coldplay concert at Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25-26. The Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) is taking no chances and has […]
In a room replete with rows of monitors and a phalanx of policemen, the security of the world’s largest religious gathering is managed with precision. Over 2,750 CCTV cameras placed around Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj are monitored round the clock by police at four Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCC), ensuring careful crowd management and security […]
