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The airfare for flights to Prayagraj has skyrocketed due to high demand, as the city welcomes millions of devotees daily for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. A one-way direct flight ticket on the SpiceJet route between Ahmedabad and Prayagraj, which typically costs around Rs 6,500, has surged to Rs 34,000 during this period. Connecting flights […]
Two workers, Jayesh Patadiya and Chirag Patadiya, died on Tuesday after allegedly suffocating in an underground sewage pumping station in Patdi town in Surendranagar district. The incident occurred as they entered the facility to carry out cleaning work without safety equipment. Both men were contractual employees of the Patdi Municipality. Local sources reported that they […]
For a global leader known to defy conventions, President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO) was only expected. Earlier, he pledged to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, the world’s most concerted effort to tackle rising temperatures. His hard-line policies were evident in the past […]
The State Election Commission has announced that local body elections will be held on February 16, 2025, with vote counting scheduled for February 18 and the election process concluding by February 21. These elections will involve the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 66 municipalities, and three taluka panchayats. Additionally, by-elections for various vacant seats in municipal corporations, […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has opened admissions for the second cohort of its Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management (MBA-BPGP), previously known as the Online MBA. Designed for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and ambitious individuals, this two-year postgraduate programme allows participants to enhance their skills while maintaining their professional commitments. According to IIMA, […]
A senior Maoist leader carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty was among 20 killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district on Tuesday. The operation, which Union Home Minister Amit Shah described as a “major success,” took place in the Kularighat reserve forest near the Odisha border. The deceased Maoist leader, Jayaram […]
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was discharged from Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday, five days after being stabbed multiple times by an intruder at his Bandra residence. The 54-year-old actor underwent emergency surgery following the attack, which occurred in the early hours of January 16. Doctors reported that Khan suffered three injuries: two on […]
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has expressed admiration for Saif Ali Khan’s courage following an incident in which the latter was attacked by an intruder at his Bandra apartment. Speaking at a press conference for his upcoming film Sky Force in New Delhi on Monday, Kumar shared his relief that Saif is safe after the ordeal. […]
A woman who attempted suicide and was being rushed to hospital died after the ambulance doors jammed, delaying her transport, officials confirmed on Monday. A four-member committee has been formed to investigate the incident. The woman, identified as Sulekha, 45, attempted to end her life by hanging herself at her home on Sunday. She was […]
For a state that stands for the Gandhian ideals of abstinence and asceticism, Gujarat confronts an uncomfortable reality: that it’s rapidly degenerating into India’s capital for prohibited drugs. Numbers scream themselves out: last year, the narcotic and psychotropic drugs valued at Rs 7,303 crore were seized in Gujarat. While authorities claim that most of these […]
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Donald Trump declared during his coronation as the US’s 47th president and second term at office. He administered the oath of office by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the Capitol in Washington on Monday. He bellowed: “From this day forward our country will flourish and be respected […]
A Surat-based diamond company, acclaimed for ground-breaking craftsmanship, unveiled a masterpiece carved from a 4.5-carat lab-grown diamond. The product, depicting US President Donald Trump, was created to celebrate his second term in office. The intricate work underscores the company’s commitment to wedding contemporary technology with art. The final product is valued at approximately Rs 8,50,000. […]
Two young cousins from Ahmedabad’s affluent Vohera family are set to renounce their worldly lives to pursue self-realisation and eternal happiness. Tashvi, 13, and Nishvi, 16, will take diksha, a vow of monkhood, in a grand ceremony to be held on Sunday at Palitana under the aegis of Acharya Nityasensuri and Acharya Jayratnasuri. They will […]
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, spoke to students, parents, and educators on Monday at a special event hosted at Adani International School in Ahmedabad. During his address, Adani shared insights to inspire resilience, empathy, and a life of purpose. Speaking to parents, Adani emphasised the importance of instilling strong values in their children. […]
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced her dissatisfaction over the sentencing of Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death in the RG Kar rape and murder case. The Sealdah court delivered the sentence on Monday, sparking discontent from Banerjee, who had been vocal in demanding the death penalty for the convict. “I am […]
Western Railway has announced plans to launch a Vande Bharat Express train connecting Ahmedabad to Udaipur, expected to commence operations in late January or February this year. The decision follows the completion of electrification on the Ahmedabad–Himmatnagar–Udaipur route. The train will operate six days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Departing Udaipur at 6:10 am, it will […]
A Kolkata court on Monday sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment after he was convicted of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on Roy. In addition, the Sealdah court directed the West Bengal government to […]
Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on Monday will be held inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington DC due to severe cold weather. This decision mirrors the actions of former President Ronald Reagan, who also had his 1985 inauguration moved indoors due to freezing temperatures. On January 17, Trump announced on Truth Social that he had ordered […]
Kho-Kho may be a street and schoolyard game, but an Indian victory in this sport on an international level would significantly increase its popularity. The achievement becomes even more special when it involves a talented girl from a lesser-known village who has worked hard to rise through the ranks. Meet Opina Bhilar, a talented defender […]
The impending immigration policies under Donald Trump, set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, have significantly disrupted human smuggling networks. One notable outcome is the decline in the number of Indian nationals apprehended at the US-Mexico border, with December 2024 reflecting the first winter decrease in four years. Traditionally, […]
