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Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL), part of the diversified Adani Group and India’s largest private-sector player in power transmission, distribution and smart metering, has reported a robust financial and operational performance for the third quarter and the first nine months of FY26, driven by steady execution, rising capital expenditure and rapid scale-up of its smart […]
Amid a surge in complaints involving stray and pet dogs, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is tightening the screws on pet owners who have failed to register their animals. Civic officials said the corporation has begun drafting a standard operating procedure (SOP) aimed at enforcing mandatory pet dog registration across the city. According to media […]
He had her believe that her bag had something suspicious. As part of the airport security norms, she had to be checked, he convinced her. The checking was done in private. And in a washroom. In an incident that will be another blot to India’s reputation as a tourist-friendly nation, a Korean traveller has revealed […]
Days after civic election results across Maharashtra, politics is in churn and expectedly so. Alliances are showing cracks. Fair to say that the manoeuvring has already begun. The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) is the flashpoint, according to media reports. Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has extended support to the Shiv Sena there. Meanwhile, […]
The Gujarat State Information Commission (GSIC) has directed RTI activist Khushal Verma not to appear in hearings on behalf of other applicants, raising red flags over the growing use of proxies and the potential misuse of the Right to Information Act. The direction came from State Chief Information Commissioner Dr Subhash Soni while disposing of […]
The Adani Group on Wednesday announced an ambitious investment roadmap of nearly USD 66 billion for Maharashtra, signalling one of the largest private sector commitments to the state’s next phase of infrastructure and industrial growth, according to officials and media reports. Unveiled at the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, the plan spans […]
India can’t and won’t bend to global pressure where its foreign policy is concerned. This belief was on full display at the World Economic Forum in Davos where global discussions on sanctions and energy security were held. Most nations align their policies closely with allies. But India charts its own course. Parag Khanna, founder and […]
In the mind’s eye, one can visualise the evening routines in Dhaka that have begun to change. Security briefings now shape daily life inside diplomatic compounds. And that familiar unease that is growing as Bangladesh heads towards elections. Meanwhile, India is doing what is expected. India has decided to withdraw the families and dependents of its […]
The future of virtual reality rarely shifts. But this time it may have arrived in a different way. Meta has confirmed it was cutting more than 1,000 jobs from its Reality Labs division. The move was instantly perceived as a verdict on the company’s most ambitious gamble – the metaverse. Naturally, the move has stirred […]
Gujarat’s long-standing reputation as one of India’s most equity-savvy states remained intact in 2025, even as the momentum of new investor sign-ups eased considerably, market data released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) shows. During the calendar year, just over 11 lakh residents of the state opened equity accounts, a sharp pullback from the nearly […]
Gujarat’s electoral machinery is grappling with a fresh wave of voter roll corrections after receiving more than 9.3 lakh applications seeking deletion of names from the draft electoral list, even as a large chunk of voters had already been removed during an earlier revision exercise, officials said. According to data available with the Chief Electoral […]
In a move aimed at strengthening supervision over stray dog population control while responding to growing public concern over animal welfare, the Gujarat government has formed a high-level committee to monitor and guide the implementation of sterilisation programmes across the state, according to official notifications and media reports. According to media reports, sources said the […]
India’s cricket establishment may be preparing to redraw the financial and status map of its national players, with the BCCI considering sweeping changes to its central contracts system ahead of the 2025–26 season. According to media reports, sources tracking internal deliberations say the national selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, has put forward a proposal […]
A fresh episode of student violence outside a school in Ahmedabad has reignited concerns over safety, supervision and unresolved rivalries among adolescents, barely months after a fatal attack near another city school shook the education system. This time, a 15-year-old Class 10 student was seriously injured in an assault involving multiple juveniles near National High […]
The International Flower Show at Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront has turned 14 but is the sparkle fading? Media reports claim that footfalls have been dropping over the years. The cost of setting up the show keeps climbing however. In fact, ticket sales over the past three years haven’t even covered installation costs. To lure more visitors, the […]
Traditionally, Ahmedabad has a reputation of being a civil city. It beggars belief that it has seen a noticeable rise in stalking complaints. The Abhayam 181 helpline received 2,398 calls related to eve-teasing last year. Add to the disconcerting numbers were 2,307 calls for stalking complaints, according to media reports. It marks a 15% increase of […]
In a financial year crowded with national and Assembly contests, audited accounts filed with the Election Commission lay out how India’s political parties mobilised money. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dominated both income and expenditure while other parties reported sharply varied fortunes. According to media reports, the BJP’s official audit report for 2024–2025 records a […]
Fresh political winds appear to be blowing across Gujarat, with a new 2026 survey pointing to a reshaped electoral battlefield. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continues to hold the top spot, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is emerging as its main challenger, pushing Congress further to the margins. The findings hint that the next […]
The scramble for police recruitment in Gujarat has once again exposed the harsh and deepening reality of unemployment in the state. According to media reports, nearly one million educated youth have applied for just 13,592 posts of Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) and Lokrakshak, turning what is officially projected as a routine recruitment drive into a stark […]
Two years after a school picnic ended in tragedy at Vadodara’s Harni Lake, grieving parents have turned to the consumer court, accusing their children’s school of negligence, illegal conduct and failure of duty. Seeking more than Rs 16 crore in compensation, they allege that the day trip was organised without permission, basic safety norms were […]
