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Eight companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have arrived in Imphal, Manipur, amid an increase in violence. These personnel would be stationed in sensitive and remote regions. A day after another contingent of 11 CAPF companies landed in the state, these forces arrived in Imphal on Wednesday. An official said, “Four companies each […]
The Adani Group has strongly denied allegations made by the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against its executives, including billionaire chairman Gautam Adani. In a statement, the group described the allegations as “baseless” and emphasised its commitment to legal compliance. The statement follows charges brought by US […]
Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman announced on Wednesday that Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team will visit Kerala next year for an international match. Speaking at a press conference, the minister confirmed that the event will be organised under the supervision of the state government, with funding support from local businesses.
Three exit polls suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies are likely to secure victory in the Jharkhand assembly election. However, one exit poll predicts a win for the alliance led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). According to an exit poll by Matrize, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) may […]
With winter making its presence felt across Gujarat, temperatures in major cities have begun to fall below 20°C. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Naliya recorded the state’s lowest temperature at 14.1°C. Three of Gujarat’s largest cities—Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Rajkot—experienced cooler conditions, with temperatures also dropping below 20°C. Other cities, including Amreli, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch resolved a case of attempted murder registered at the Sarkhej Police Station, where the victim was brutally attacked during an attempted robbery. Investigations revealed that the accused, who had absconded while on parole from Sabarmati Jail, died in August this year. The case was registered on March 19, 2024, involving Yasin […]
Gujarat Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil has accused the state government of complicity in the tragic deaths of two patients under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Gohil said, “The government is involved in this. Fake officers and offices operate […]
Gujarat Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of betraying tribal communities by discontinuing the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for students admitted through the management quota in the state. The scheme, which was claimed to be introduced on July 01, 2010 under the Congress-led central government, provided financial […]
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar has dismissed allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray regarding industrialist Gautam Adani’s involvement in the controversial Dharavi redevelopment project. Pawar’s comments are particularly significant given that both Gandhi and Thackeray have vowed to scrap the project if their respective parties […]
The family of 18-year-old MBBS student, who died after he was allegedly ‘made to stand for three hours’ during a ragging incident at the GMERS college hostel in Dharpur, Patan, called for stricter measures against harassment. The victim, Anil Methaniya, a first-year student from Surendranagar district, suffered fatal head injuries on November 17 after fainting […]
As polling concludes across Maharashtra and Jharkhand today, all eyes will be on exit polls, which are expected to offer the first glimpse of the likely election results. Voters are casting their ballots in all 288 Assembly seats in Maharashtra and 38 of the remaining 81 seats in Jharkhand. This marks the second phase of […]
Gujarat Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil has accused Tata Group-owned Air India of mistreating a passenger by downgrading his ticket from business class to economy without justification. Gohil has demanded government intervention to address what he described as “arbitrary” behaviour by the airline. The allegation stems from an incident on November 19, […]
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, have announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. The couple, who wed in 1995, confirmed the news on 20 November, with Rahman sharing an emotional note on social media, thanking supporters for respecting their privacy during this difficult time. In a heartfelt post on X […]
Following the deaths of two patients under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad, the state police have now issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) for the four absconding accused in the case. On Tuesday, the officials initiated the LOC process against the absconding accused linked to the incident: […]
Brazilian authorities have detained five officers accused of being involved in a plot to overthrow the government and assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after the 2022 elections. Investigation findings showed that the plotters also planned to attack Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Court and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. Four military personnel […]
A court in Pune has directed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear in person on December 2 regarding a defamation case lodged against him by the grandnephew of Hindutva figure V D Savarkar. Satyaki Savarkar filed a complaint in a Pune court, alleging that Rahul Gandhi, during a speech in London in March 2023, claimed […]
The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday announced that the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’, based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident, will be made tax-free in the state. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav shared the news and stated he intends to watch the film as well. The tragic incident of February 27, 2002, when the S-6 […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India in the near future, the Kremlin announced today, noting that Moscow and New Delhi are “coordinating the dates”. The visit, expected early next year, forms part of an established arrangement for reciprocal annual visits between the leaders of the two nations. Without disclosing details of the […]
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, intends to contest the Rs 213.14-crore fine imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over alleged unfair business practices concerning the messaging app’s 2021 privacy policy update. The fine is accompanied by orders for the company to cease anti-competitive conduct and to implement specific remedies within a set […]
Renowned Lucky Restaurant in the Lal Darwaza area was fined Rs 10,000 by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Monday for maintaining unhygienic kitchen conditions. This action was part of a broader initiative by the AMC to combat public littering and unhygienic practices across the city, which also saw the sealing of nine outlets. Lucky […]
