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The process to select a new president for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Vadodara City unit turned contentious on Saturday, with two senior leaders clashing publicly at the party’s office. The dispute occurred as three election officers appointed by the BJP state executive were accepting nomination forms for the post. Former Deputy Mayor Sunita Shukla […]
In a state already grappling with cases of fake government offices, a fake judge, a bogus toll plaza, and impersonators of police officers, army personnel, teachers, doctors, and even PMO officials, Gujarat has now uncovered another shocking incident. A man who posed as an official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has been arrested. The […]
The District Child Protection Unit in Ahmedabad has issued a formal notice to singer Chris Martin and the organisers of the Coldplay concert scheduled for January 25 and 26, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The notice instructs the organisers to refrain from using children in any capacity on stage during the concert. Additionally, the […]
An Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Coast Guard crashed in Gujarat’s Porbandar district on Sunday, killing three crew members. The crash occurred after the helicopter was engulfed in flames. The ALH Dhruv, which is operated by the Indian armed forces, went down in an open field. Visuals from the scene showed the chopper […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested the prime accused in the brutal double murder of a mother and her daughter in Setha village of Basti district in Uttar Pradesh. Rajesh alias Rajan Upadhyay, who had been on the run for several days, was the subject of a Rs 50,000 bounty. The victims, 55-year-old health worker […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) will host the 30th edition of its annual cultural festival, Chaos, from 9 to 12 January 2025. Founded in 1996, Chaos is recognised as one of India’s largest B-school cultural festivals, drawing participants from institutions across the nation. In an official release, the institute stated, “This year’s Chaos […]
Hitesh Kachariya, a 40-year-old textile worker from Surat, became the source of life for multiple individuals across India after being declared brain dead due to a brain haemorrhage on December 16 at Surat’s INS Hospital. In a display of immense generosity, his family decided to donate his organs, leading to successful transplants in five cities. […]
The blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has maintained its momentum at the box office even after a month of its theatrical release. Directed by Sukumar, the Telugu-language film became the fastest Indian movie to cross the Rs 1,700 crore mark globally, achieving the milestone within just 29 days. On […]
Manubhai & Shah LLP, a renowned accounting firm, marked its 50th anniversary with a grand celebration in Ahmedabad on Friday. Established in 1975, the firm has grown into a national powerhouse with a global clientele, serving diverse industries, including privately held businesses, publicly traded companies, and non-profit organisations. The golden jubilee celebration featured a keynote […]
The Canadian federal government has announced it will not accept new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Programme (PGP) for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that only sponsorship applications submitted in 2024 will be processed throughout 2025. The department aims to process up to 15,000 such applications during the […]
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has announced new rules mandating parental consent for children to join social media platforms, as part of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. The proposed guidelines require data fiduciaries—entities such as e-commerce companies, social media intermediaries, and gaming platforms—to obtain verifiable parental consent before processing any personal […]
Alcoholic beverages in the United States may soon feature cigarette-style risk warnings, as US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has called for updated labels to underscore the link between alcohol consumption and seven types of cancer. In a statement, Dr Murthy highlighted the critical need for awareness. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer […]
The Supreme Court has overturned a Madhya Pradesh High Court decision in the case of Urmila Dixit v. Sunil Sharan Dixit, stressing the need for a liberal interpretation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The apex court also set aside the High Court’s finding that the Gift Deed in […]
A plea seeking a temporary injunction to prevent Prime Minister Narendra Modi from offering a Chadar at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah during the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti has been filed before a court in Ajmer. The petition, submitted by Hindu Sena President Vishnu Gupta, argues that no Chadar should be offered by the Central […]
India captain Rohit Sharma has opened up about his decision to “stand down” from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney, amid speculation about his form and future in Test cricket. The 38-year-old chose to miss the crucial match following a string of poor performances, which led to doubts about his Test career. […]
Gujarat Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil has launched a fervent critique of the BJP government and the Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation for their recent decision to issue eviction notices to over 5,000 hutmen residing along the scenic banks of the Gadechi River. Calling the action inhuman and unjust, Gohil raised his voice in defense of the vulnerable […]
India must have missed a heartbeat as Jasprit Bumrah left the field for scans on the second day of the ongoing Sydney Cricket Test after bowling just 10 overs. Bumrah, arguably the best speedster of this generation, suffered back spasm. “Yes, he had a back spasm. He had gone for scans,” pacer Prasidh Krishna said. […]
Three government officials and associates of an allegedly phoney real estate company, Samruddhi Corporation, were charged by the CID (crime) Surat unit for reportedly creating 486 false property cards of farmers to usurp their land parcels in the nearby villages of Dumas, Gavier and Vanta and create a plotting scheme there. Acting on a complaint […]
Four government officers, 14 stamp vendors and 20 petition writers from the ration card department in Panchmahal district were issued show-cause notices on Friday. The action followed an undercover investigation by District Supply Officer (DSO) HT Makwana, who, disguised as a villager, allegedly uncovered irregularities and violations of government resolutions in the department. “We have […]
Payal Goti, a Patidar woman paraded in public during a police investigation, was granted bail on Friday by the principal district and sessions judge of Amreli after the police filed an affidavit stating she had no role in the alleged offence. Her release followed days of protests by Patidar community leaders against the police and […]
