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The year 2024 has officially become the warmest year on record, marking a pivotal moment in the global climate crisis by surpassing the 1.5°C warming threshold, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Based on data from six distinct datasets, the WMO confirmed that the average global temperature in 2024 was 1.55°C higher than pre-industrial […]
As Mahakumbh 2025 approaches in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the Adani Group has drawn attention with its spiritual initiatives under the ‘Seva Hi Saadhna Hai’ pledge. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, met with Trustees and officials of Gita Press on Friday and announced a significant gesture to distribute one crore copies of ‘Aarti Sangrah’ […]
Women from Gujarat and Diu’s fishing communities gathered today in Ahmedabad to make an emotional plea to the Central Government, urging decisive action to secure the release of their family members held in Pakistan’s Malir Jail. Many of the women broke down in tears as they described the hardships they face, expressing deep disappointment at […]
In the last two years, Gujarat has witnessed a significant rise in illegal sales of Chinese manja, a dangerous type of kite-flying thread. A total of 2,303 cases have been registered for the illegal selling of Chinese threads, despite a state-wide ban on glass-coated nylon and plastic-coated threads. These threads have become a major concern […]
The newly released book Manipur on Fire – Eyewitness to Ethnic Strife and Survival by journalist and author Rajan Chaudhary is a poignant account of the devastating ethnic clashes that unfolded in Manipur during 2023-present. Published by Notion Press, the book has swiftly climbed to bestseller status in Amazon’s “Literature” category, drawing attention for its […]
Two individuals were arrested on Wednesday as part of the ongoing investigation into the recruitment scam at the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The accused, Monal Limbachia and Jay Patel, were allegedly awarded jobs by tampering with their exam marks, despite failing the assistant technical supervisor exam held in August 2024. The accused were allegedly able […]
At least 10 people have died and thousands of buildings have been reduced to ash as ferocious wildfires swept through Los Angeles, US officials confirmed on Friday. The fires, fuelled by intense dry winds and parched conditions, have devastated communities, forcing tens of thousands to flee smoke-filled canyons and neighbourhoods, including areas home to Hollywood […]
The Ketan Parekh (KP) saga serves as a reminder of the stock market’s underbelly, with grisly shadows of people in power directing the narrative from behind the scenes. Once a prominent player, he was banned by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in 2003, following his links in a stock rigging scam, involving […]
The Special Operations Group (SOG) seized 800 kg of fake paneer from a factory on 150-ft Ring Road on Wednesday night. The operation, based on specific intelligence, targeted the Gujarat Foods factory near Sheetal Chowk, which was reportedly operating under unhygienic conditions. The factory was run by Hardik Kariya, according to SOG Inspector SM Jadeja. […]
In a tragic incident, an eight-year-old student of a private school in Ahmedabad died on Friday morning. She is reported to have complained of chest pain. She was rushed to Zydus Hospital, where she was placed on a ventilator but succumbed shortly after. A student of Zebar School, the third standard student collapsed in the corridor of the school. The doctors […]
Former India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter, Manoj Tiwary, has launched a scathing criticism of current senior national team head coach Gautam Gambhir. Tiwary and Gambhir have shared a past as teammates, not only in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but also for the Delhi state team. As Gambhir faces mounting criticism over his […]
A crisp winter morning greeted Amdavadis on Thursday as the mercury dropped to 12.8 degrees Celsius, bringing a brief chill that has been rare this season. This marks the second time in 2025 that temperatures have dipped below 13 degrees, though the overall trend of warmer-than-usual winters continues, with average minimum temperatures remaining above normal […]
The much-anticipated Mahakumbh, held every 12 years, is set to commence on January 14 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. As preparations continue at full pace, a significant contribution to the event has come from the cloth market of Surat, Gujarat. Approximately 15 lakh metres of fabric have been supplied from Surat’s cloth market to Prayagraj within […]
India’s drop from 80th to 85th in the Henley Passport Index provides a lens through which the broader challenges of India’s democratic governance can be examined. According to the ranking, Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to just 57 countries, signalling a complex intersection of national policy, international relations, and governance quality. It’s a telling […]
The increasing prevalence of mobile phone usage among school children has emerged as a significant concern, warranting urgent attention. The problem is acute in India, owing to a lack of reading culture and parents’ general ignorance about cell phones’ perils at an early age. It needn’t be reiterated that smartphones not only distract children from […]
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday granted regular bail to senior journalist Mahesh Langa in a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud case. Justice M R Mengdey granted the bail, requiring Langa to furnish a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and one surety of the same amount. However, Langa remains in jail as his bail […]
The Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust (MGSAMT) has issued a tender worth Rs 150.75 crore, marking a significant milestone in the Gandhi Ashram Memorial & Precinct Development Project. This phase is expected to give shape to the redeveloped ashram precinct, according to senior officials overseeing the initiative. The MGSAMT is a trust established by […]
The Gujarat Transport Department has issued a 15-day ultimatum to Uber, a prominent transport and cab company, demanding that the business cease using private two-wheelers with white number plates as bike taxis. The department has warned that failure to comply will result in the cancellation of Uber’s license. This directive comes after an investigation revealed […]
Gujarat became the first state in India to introduce the Narco Reward Policy, an initiative aimed at combating drug trafficking by offering financial incentives to informants. The policy has proven highly effective, with authorities seizing more than 87,000 kilograms of narcotics valued at Rs 16,155 crore between October 2021 and December 2024. Minister of State […]
The Adani Group and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) have partnered to provide meals to devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj this year. The Mahaprasad Seva will be provided throughout the entire duration of the Maha Kumbh Mela, from January 13 to February 26. To express gratitude to ISKCON for this […]
