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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, has strongly opposed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) proposed plans to promote the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by taking the trophy on a tour through Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The objection comes after PCB shared details of the tour on social media, which prompted […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on Thursday across 23 locations in poll-bound Maharashtra and neighbouring Gujarat as part of an investigation into a Rs 100 crore money laundering case involving a Malegaon-based trader. The accused trader allegedly used forged documents and fake Know Your Customer (KYC) details to open multiple bank accounts for illicit […]
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi of favouring Gujarat at the expense of opposition-ruled states, alleging that investments intended for these states are being redirected to Gujarat through the Prime Minister’s Office. Speaking to a section of media in New Delhi, Reddy criticised what he described as the Prime […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in a joint operation with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy, has seized more than 500 kg of illegal drugs in the Arabian Sea from an Iranian ship on Friday. Seven Iranians were arrested during the bust. The interception took place late last night off the coast […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its Hindutva narrative as part of its campaign strategy for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, deploying slogans such as “Batenge toh katenge” (if divided, we’ll be slaughtered) and “Ek hain toh safe hain” (united, we are safe). The BJP’s manifesto includes a proposed anti-conversion law, a move reportedly unsettling […]
Rahul Gajjar, celebrated digital artist and photographer, passed away at the age of 64 on Wednesday night, following a prolonged battle with heart disease. Gajjar, known for his profound passion for visual arts and innovative expressions, was instrumental in helping the Heritage Trust document Champaner Fort, a contribution that was pivotal in the site being […]
In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks accusing him of flaunting a “blank Constitution,” Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, took aim at the Prime Minister, suggesting Modi may find the Constitution blank because he “has never read it.” Speaking at a public rally in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar, which is currently in […]
The Crafts Council of Gujarat (CCG) in collaboration with Gujarat University, organised a seminar named ‘Natural Dyes Symposium: “From Soil to Style” for on November 14 and 15. The symposium highlighted natural dyes as more than a craft tradition and powerful tools for sustainability, heritage preservation and artistic innovation. Over the two-day event, artisans, researchers, […]
In a video capturing the final moments of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, two suitcases and the former Prime Minister herself are seen being hurriedly loaded into a car. The footage, taken on August 5, shows the ousted leader departing Bangladesh under tense circumstances, heading to seek refuge in India. Now, 100 days later, Hasina remains […]
Around 46 per cent of eligible bachelors exhibit commitment anxiety and hesitate to assume marital obligations. Notably, women are more reluctant than men to get married. This emerged in a recent survey by the Psychology Department of Saurashtra University. The study’s 1,242 participants included 500 eligible bachelors, marriage bureau personnel, and parents of single individuals. […]
Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Wednesday conducted a crime-scene reconstruction in the case of the murder of Priyanshu Jain, a MICA student, who was fatally stabbed in Bopal area on November 10. The accused, Constable Virendrasinh Padheriya, was taken to the scene of the crime for the reconstruction, where he was reportedly seen struggling to walk […]
The Commonwealth of Dominica is set to bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the Covid-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica. The award will be presented by President Sylvanie Burton of the […]
“The government of Zimbabwe is promoting the concept of inclusive development and the slogan- ‘No One Is Left Behind,’” said Marcy M Dinha, deputy minister, Zimbabwe, at a conference held on the theme: “Inclusion in Diversity: Equity and Accessibility for All” in Ahmedabad. The four-day conference began on Thursday with 410 participants from 60 countries. […]
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar accused Devendra Fadnavis of promoting polarising discourse, questioning why the public should be tasked with “saving religion” while the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister’s wife creates Instagram reels. Speaking at a rally in Nagpur on Wednesday ahead of the Maharashtra election, Kanhaiya called on people to hold politicians accountable when they become […]
A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that India has the highest number of people with untreated diabetes. According to a study by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), a global network of health experts working with the WHO, an estimated 828 million adults (aged 18 and older) had diabetes in 2022. According […]
An Agra man has caused a stir after allegedly marrying another man in the United States, despite being married to a woman in India and without obtaining a divorce. The man, identified as Anvit Dubey, had only recently married a 35-year-old woman from Ahmedabad, near the Vaishnav Devi Circle, before moving to the US under […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Wednesday apprehended a police constable, Virendrasinh Padheriya, accused of fatally stabbing a 23-year-old MBA student in an alleged road rage incident. The victim, Priyanshu Jain, a second-year student at MICA, succumbed to stab wounds on November 11, following an altercation in Bopal area of the city. Padheriya, who had been […]
Ahmedabad-based Khyati Multispeciality Hospital has now been debarred from the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) after a state government investigation revealed alleged malpractice linked to the deaths of two patients due to “unwarranted” angioplasty surgeries. State Health Minister Rushikesh Patel ordered an investigation shortly after the incident, as the two patients were covered under […]
British band Coldplay has announced an additional India concert, this time in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The band is set to perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 2025, shortly after concluding their three shows in Mumbai. Tickets for the newly added show will be available from 12 p.m. IST on November 16 via BookMyShow. […]
The Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Gujarat (CUG), Professor Rama Shanker Dubey, has been granted a one-year extension by the Central Government. The official order, issued on Monday, extends Professor Dubey’s tenure by an additional year under the powers vested by the Central University Act, 2009 and authorised by the President of India, […]
