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As Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister for the third time on Thursday, his wife, Amruta Fadnavis, also gained equal attention both at the ceremony and beyond. Speaking with the reporters, Amruta expressed her sentiments: “It is a beautiful day when Devendra ji has become MLA for the 6th time and for […]
The highly anticipated sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, has taken the box office by storm, emerging as the biggest opener in Indian cinema history. Released in cinemas on Thursday, the film amassed a staggering Rs 165 crore nett on its first day. Including Rs 10.1 crore from Telugu previews on Wednesday, the […]
After fake officers, offices and sham government officials, the cracks in the much-vaunted “Gujarat Model” have deepened with the unravelling of an organised racket in Surat of selling fake medical degrees. Gujarat Police has now busted a gang selling fake medical degrees, enabling unqualified individuals, including Class 8 dropouts, to masquerade as doctors. The gang […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to host the 2025 Champions Trophy under a hybrid model, allowing India to play its matches in Dubai while Pakistan serves as a co-host for the tournament. This arrangement, approved “in principle” during an informal meeting at ICC headquarters in Dubai, extends to other ICC multi-lateral events through […]
The Gujarat government announced on Tuesday that Kutch’s Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum has been honoured with the esteemed Unesco Prix Versailles 2024 award for its exceptional interior design. The award was presented at a ceremony held at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, where state minister Jagdish Vishwakarma and GSDMA CEO Anupam Anand accepted the accolade. The […]
Twelve crew members of a sunken vessel were successfully rescued in a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Pakistan’s Maritime Security Agency (MSA) in the northern Arabian Sea on Wednesday. The vessel, MSV Al Piranpir, was en route from Porbandar in Gujarat to Bandar Abbas in Iran when it sank early on […]
CEPT University has achieved a 5-star plus rating in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSRIF) 2024, retaining its position as the top institution in the Architecture category. This recognition highlights CEPT University’s continuous commitment to academic excellence and leadership in the field. Prof Tridip Suhrud, Provost of CEPT University, said, “CEPT University remains resolutely […]
Devendra Fadnavis, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislature party, was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening during a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and numerous prominent figures from Bollywood and the sports world. This marks Fadnavis’s third term as Chief Minister. […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, mesmerised audiences with a vibrant showcase of Gujarat’s artistic heritage. Held recently, the evening featured a remarkable array of performances, from puppet theatre and fusion dance to immersive visual art installations, leaving attendees […]
In a distressing incident, a pregnant woman from the Zarakhli village near Chhota Udaipur had to be carried in a cot for half a kilometre after suffering labour pains. The family called for an ambulance, but due to the lack of proper roads, the ambulance could not reach the village. They were forced to carry […]
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) department has sent notices to multiple schools across Gujarat, demanding payment of GST on affiliation fees paid to international boards, with retroactive effect from 2017. Schools are required to pay an 18% GST under the reverse charge mechanism (RCM), treating these affiliations as “imported services.” With potential liabilities amounting […]
The Gujarat government has increased the dearness allowance (DA) received by employees and pensioners by 3 per cent. This decision will come into retrospective effect from July 1, 2024, and will be paid in arrears. With effect from July 2024, the dearness allowance that Gujarat government employees and retirees were receiving at a rate of […]
A staunch saffron swayamsevak is soon going to be the chief minister of the state where the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was established, with strong backing from a significant number of legislators. This is precisely the kind of scenario the Sangh could have only dreamed of as it approaches its centenary. In addition to his […]
With four goals, star player Araijeet Singh Hundal led the Indian junior men’s hockey team to a 5-3 victory over arch rivals Pakistan in Wednesday’s Men’s Junior Asia Cup final. The Indian team successfully defended its title and won a record fifth title in the competition’s history in Muscat. Dilraj Singh added a goal to […]
A day after apprehending a 42-year-old Vejalpur witchdoctor and YouTuber on suspicion of plotting to kill and embezzle money from a Sanand business person, Sarkhej police has discovered that the man they apprehended is a serial killer who allegedly killed three members of a family in Surendranagar in 2023 and one person in the Ahmedabad […]
Bitcoin has soared to an unprecedented high of $100,000, marking a historic moment for the cryptocurrency. The surge reflects growing investor confidence in a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment, anticipated under Donald Trump’s incoming administration following his recent US Presidential election victory. The cryptocurrency has more than doubled in value since the start of 2024 and […]
The much-anticipated premiere of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre on RTC Cross Roads in Hyderabad turned into a scene of chaos and tragedy on December 4. A stampede-like situation erupted as thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of superstar Allu Arjun, leading to the death of a 39-year-old woman and leaving her nine-year-old […]
The Karyakar Survarna Mahotsav, marking 50 years of selfless service by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purshottam Sanstha (BAPS) volunteers, will culminate on December 7 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. One lakh volunteers will take part in the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the celebrations virtually. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief […]
A 23-year-old Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi scholar died after a trench collapsed during a research excavation at Lothal, Gujarat, a week ago. Surbhi Verma, a PhD student at IIT Delhi, died on the spot and was accompanied by Yama Dixit, an assistant professor at IIT-Delhi’s Centre for Atmospheric Science, who sustained injuries. There has […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) decided on Tuesday to rent out five historic step-wells in the old city area for wedding ceremonies and photo shoots. AMC’s Heritage and Recreational Committee will survey the properties before finalising the charges. At a meeting on Tuesday, the committee decided to rent out five step-wells in the old city […]
