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India has reported a new case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) as a young girl in Puducherry tested positive for the respiratory infection. The child, who had been suffering from fever, cough, and a runny nose, was admitted to the hospital a few days ago. This marks the second case of HMPV in Puducherry, following the […]
A simple Rs 300 test could save thousands of young lives, yet only 2 out of 100 people are taking it, even as cardiac arrests in people aged 20-50 soar due to high Lipoprotein-A (LPA) levels. At the Joint International Conference (JIC-2025) in Ahmedabad, doctors raised concerns over the growing number of heart attacks in […]
In a bid to regulate private universities and improve the quality of education, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has urged the Gujarat government to establish a Gujarat Private University Regulatory Board. This demand was formalised during the students’ body’s 56th Regional Conference, which concluded on Friday. Highlighting concerns over the state of higher education, […]
Save Life Hospital in Ahmedabad has introduced Gujarat’s first AI-powered robotic system, MISSO, for joint replacement surgeries, marking a significant step in medical innovation. The system, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, is led by Dr Rutul Gandhi, Director of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement. MISSO combines […]
Gujarat University (GU) is considering extending the deadline for its proposed twice-a-year admission process after only 27 of the approximately 225 affiliated colleges responded to the university’s request for details. The original deadline, which expired on Friday, has prompted the university to reassess its plans. On January 4, GU issued a circular outlining its intention […]
The Gujarat Congress has accused the state government of orchestrating a Rs 8.5 crore scam under the Saraswati Sadhana Yojana, claiming inflated prices, rigged tenders and deliberate delays in distributing bicycles meant for underprivileged SC, ST and OBC girls. The opposition has demanded an investigation, alleging that the scheme was manipulated to benefit BJP-linked companies […]
Bollywood stars Madhuri Dixit, Amrita Rao, and producer Gauri Khan are among the high-profile investors who have recently acquired shares in the travel tech platform OYO. Gauri Khan reportedly purchased 2.4 million shares of OYO during the company’s Series G funding round, which concluded in August 2024. The round raised over Rs 1,400 crore from […]
India’s strike bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, is likely to miss the group stage of next month’s Champions Trophy due to health concerns. Bumrah, who has been diagnosed with swelling on his back, has been advised to report to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for further monitoring and rehabilitation. The Champions Trophy, featuring the world’s […]
The 21st Joint International Conference (JIC), hosted by Marengo CIMS Hospital in Ahmedabad, took place from 10-12 January 2025, drawing over 3,000 doctors from India and around the world. Recognised globally for its Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, Marengo CIMS Hospital has built a reputation for excellence in healthcare quality and patient safety. The conference […]
Justice Ilesh J Vora of the Gujarat High Court underscored the importance of medical professionals understanding the law, particularly those elements specific to their field, during his address at the opening ceremony of MedLawCon-2025 on Sunday. The conference, organised by the GNLU Centre for Healthcare, Ethics, Legal Advocacy and Policy Research (G-HELP), marked the second […]
Kerala Police have arrested 14 individuals after an 18-year-old Dalit woman from Pathanamthitta district alleged that she had been subjected to sexual abuse by 62 people over several years. The investigation commenced following a meeting between the young woman, a district-level athlete, and volunteers from the Kerala Mahila Samakhya Society during a field visit. The […]
Gujarat has recorded its fourth case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) within a week, with a nine-month-old child in Ahmedabad testing positive for the infection, officials confirmed on Saturday. The infant was admitted to a private hospital on January 6, presenting symptoms of a cold, cough, and difficulty breathing. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation stated that the […]
Reliance Jio has announced a new benefit for its JioAirFiber and JioFiber postpaid users, offering complimentary YouTube Premium subscriptions worth 24 months. The offer is effective immediately and applies to select postpaid plans. Customers subscribed to postpaid plans ranging from ₹888 to ₹3,499 are eligible for this promotion. The complimentary subscription includes full access to […]
The city of Los Angeles is grappling with devastating wildfires that have engulfed half the city, claiming several lives and destroying numerous buildings. Despite the catastrophic fires, the city’s air quality remains significantly better than that of Delhi, India, where pollution levels continue to pose severe health risks. Days after the fires began, Los Angeles […]
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2025 in Ahmedabad on January 11, attracting 143 participants from 47 countries. Addressing the gathering, Patel highlighted Gujarat’s dominant role in the national kite industry, noting that the state commands a 65% share of the Indian kite market and exports kites to countries such as the […]
A man wanted for over a decade in connection with the murder of Amrut Prajapati, an ayurvedic practitioner and former witness against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, has been arrested from an ashram in Karnataka, Gujarat police confirmed on Friday. Kishor Balkrushna Bodke, the fourth of 11 accused in the case, was apprehended at Asaram’s ashram […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is still pained by the US’s decision to cancel his visa in 2005. He believes falsehoods perpetuated about him influenced the stance which, he maintains, was a slight to a democratically elected government and India. In a freewheeling interview, he also remembered that he aspired to become a sanyasi and a […]
Does financial prosperity translate into improved development outcomes? Apply this question in Gujarat’s context, celebrated as one of India’s wealthiest states, and an uncomfortable reality emerges. Gujarat, as an editorial notes, boasts a per capita income of more than 2.5 times the national average, placing the state on the same pedestal as Tamil Nadu, Haryana […]
Only recently, the Ahmedabad District Child Protection Unit issued a notice to Coldplay and its lead singer Chris Martin prohibiting the entry of children under five years old to the British rock band’s concerts in the city on January 25 and 26. Now, the Maharashtra State Commission for Women has issued a notice to the […]
Around 45-50 unauthorised structures were removed in a mega demolition drive on Bet Dwarka island in Gujarat on January 11. The state government’s bulldozers were deployed in Gujarat’s ‘Devbhoomi’ Dwarka district, targeting illegal residential and commercial constructions in the Balpar area of Bet Dwarka. The operation began early Saturday morning to remove unauthorised structures and […]
