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The announcement of the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, initially set for January 17, has been delayed until January 19 due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. As reported by a section of the media, the Academy’s CEO, Bill Kramer, sent an email to members on Wednesday afternoon addressing the date changes. “We […]
The Gujarat government will conduct its annual Karuna Abhiyan campaign from January 10 to 20, 2025, aiming to rescue and treat animals and birds injured during the Uttarayan festival. Karuna Abhiyan, launched in 2015, is a state-wide initiative providing urgent care and treatment to affected animals and birds during this period. Addressing the specifics on […]
A deadly stampede at Tirupati’s Lord Venkateswara temple on Wednesday left six people dead and several injured, as devotees and survivors narrated harrowing accounts of the tragedy. Complaints have emerged about poor crowd management and prolonged delays, with the Congress’ state unit blaming the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the temple, for the incident. […]
The Gujarat government appointed the Dean of the Department of Technology and Engineering, Professor Dhanesh Patel, as in-charge VC of the university hours after MS University vice-chancellor VK Shrivastava, whose three-year tenure was mired in controversies, informed the Gujarat High Court that he had tendered his resignation to the additional chief secretary. Gujarat Advocate General […]
Ahmedabad has emerged as the central hub of India’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics, a vision drawing attention well beyond the borders of Gujarat. A media report has claimed that dialogues are on in the higher echelons of the government and various bureaucratic circles to host part of the event outside of Gujarat. Qatar and […]
Gujarat has seen an alarming increase in cases involving fraud, with individuals assuming identities as fake Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) officials, police officers, transgender individuals, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) representatives, toll booth operators, Crime Investigation Department (CID) officers, judges, and even courts. Now, another shocking incident has come to light which involves a fake Member […]
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) on Wednesday announced that it has been ranked among the top 10 global transportation and transportation infrastructure companies in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Achieving a score of 68 out of 100 – an improvement of three points from the previous year – APSEZ […]
The Supreme Court of India on Monday allowed the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse to file a fresh petition seeking a reinvestigation into the incident. The collapse of the ‘Jhulto Pul’ in Morbi in October 2022 claimed 135 lives and reportedly raised questions about accountability and the adequacy of the investigation conducted so far. […]
A slower growth trajectory beckons the Indian economy in the upcoming fiscal year, with industrial sluggishness and declining investments impacting performance. The agriculture and services sectors are in good health, a report has claimed, but the same can’t be said about the primary and secondary sectors that are witnessing a slowdown. The first half of the fiscal […]
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has dismissed a petition filed by an immigration firm against a state consumer commission’s order, which had mandated the firm to provide a full refund to a couple after it failed to secure permanent residency (PR) visas for them in Canada. The case involved a couple from the […]
Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University (KSKVKU) has been linked to a recruitment scam, with illegal appointments and bribery as primary allegations. Given that there is already a pending court case against the institution, KSKVKU’s recruitment procedures are under the scanner, severely denting its reputation. The issue came to light when these five individuals were […]
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday rejected a petition filed by a retired army officer, who claimed that his daughter had been brainwashed and unlawfully confined by priests at the ISKCON Temple in Ahmedabad. Based on his daughter’s testimony, the court determined that she had acted of her own accord and ordered police protection for […]
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) crime wing of the Gujarat Police has arrested a couple for allegedly defrauding numerous individuals by promising them visas. According to officials, the suspects, Rushikesh Vinayak Purohit and wife Sujata Wandhwa, residents of Bhayali in Vadodara, are natives of Ludhiana in Punjab. They have been implicated in multiple complaints of […]
India’s Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the financial year 2024-25 is expected to slow to 6.4%, according to the first advance estimates released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Tuesday. The advance estimates, based on extrapolated data from the first seven to eight months of FY25, provide an early indication of the […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the Bharatpol portal, a new platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in India when seeking international assistance through Interpol for criminal investigations. The portal is designed to simplify the process for Indian agencies to request the issuance of ‘Red’ Notices and other […]
The Election Commission has announced the dates for the Delhi Assembly elections on Tuesday. The elections will take place in a single phase on February 5, with the results to be declared and votes counted on February 8. The entire election process will be concluded by February 10, the Commission confirmed. The term of Delhi’s […]
It was a joyful homecoming for the beleaguered Umar Khalid since he was locked behind jail bars four years ago in a case connected to the 2020 Delhi riots. His family experienced mixed emotions, that of fear of the unknown and optimism. Under the Indian Penal Code, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property (PDPP) […]
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) Gandhinagar will host the 2nd edition of the ‘Tri-City Property Fest’ from January 10 to 12, showcasing top real estate projects from Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and GIFT City. This event highlights the state’s real estate evolution, with Ahmedabad representing the past through its historical and infrastructural […]
In the heart of Karamsad town, with its bustling streets and storied history tied to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a significant shutdown took place yesterday, a reaction to the recent incorporation of this area into the newly-established Anand Municipal Corporation. Protesters took to the streets to voice their concern over the way the government had virtually […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stepped down as the head of state and leader of the Liberal Party, ending his nine-year tenure in office amid mounting internal pressure for a leadership change. With only two months left until the March 24 deadline to select a new leader, the race for his successor has intensified. […]
