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In a prestigious recognition of their exceptional service and investigative acumen, six police officers from Gujarat will be honoured with the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ or Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence. Among the distinguished recipients are two of Gujarat’s noted IPS officers, Nirlipt Rai and Dr Lavina Sinha, who were jointly selected for this […]
The Supreme Court has exercised its extraordinary constitutional authority, ordering the liquidation of grounded airline Jet Airways’ assets. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra on Thursday overturned the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) decision that supported Jet Airways’ resolution plan and approved the transfer of ownership […]
The Gujarat Housing Board’s move of giving away nine hectares of prime land in Ahmedabad’s affluent, Science City area, valued at approximately Rs 1,000 crore, to SAL company’s Adarsh Foundation for only Rs 36 lakh on a 99-year lease has drawn public scrutiny. The land was originally acquired from local farmers in 1974 for the […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President-elect Donald Trump have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties across various sectors, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA’s statement, released on Thursday, summarised a recent phone conversation between Modi and Trump. In the exchange, Prime Minister Modi praised Trump’s “spectacular and resounding […]
The US dollar soared on Wednesday as projections indicated Donald Trump’s likely return to the White House following his apparent victory in the US presidential election. Bitcoin also reached an all-time high, with traders betting on potential tax cuts, heightened tariffs, and rising inflation under a second Trump administration. In addition to the White House, […]
Donald Trump claimed victory on Wednesday, vowing to “heal” the nation as election results placed him on the brink of a historic return to the White House, edging out Vice President Kamala Harris in a dramatic political comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with […]
The Hindu Sabha Temple has suspended its priest, Rajendra Prasad over alleged involvement in the controversial protest. On Sunday, the pro-Khalisthanis attacked visitors at the temple in Brampton, Canada. Following this incident, the temple’s president, Madhusudan Lama, issued an official statement confirming the suspension. According to the statement, Prasad is accused of having a controversial […]
As trends in the US election indicate a decisive victory for the Republicans, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Donald Trump on his anticipated return to the White House. In a message on X (formerly Twitter), Modi referred to Trump as “my friend” and wrote, “Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory.” […]
Donald Trump is just three electoral votes shy of the 270 needed to secure the White House, with a lead in remaining key states, including Michigan and Wisconsin. Trump has made significant inroads in Pennsylvania, cutting into Kamala Harris’s margins in Philadelphia and its suburbs while increasing his share of the vote across the state […]
The 2024 US presidential election remains a nail-biter, with Republican candidate Donald Trump currently leading with 247 electoral votes and Kamala Harris following closely with 214. The two candidates remain neck and neck in a fiercely contested race. Trump has claimed victories in two of the crucial seven swing states, which are expected to play […]
Three labourers lost their lives and one was injured when a temporary steel and concrete structure at the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train construction site collapsed in Rajupura village near the Mahi River, close to Vasad town in Anand district. The deceased were identified as Prahlal Baria from the Panchmahal district, Ranjit Yadav from Bihar and Kanu […]
The results of the 2024 US presidential election are coming in, revealing a tight contest after a high-pitched campaign season. The heated exchanges and key issues between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump almost mirrored the intensity of an Indian general election. Throughout the campaign, both candidates sparred over topics that felt universally familiar: the integrity […]
In ‘dry state’ Gujarat, a sub-inspector with the police was killed in a road accident while attempting to intercept a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal liquor in Surendranagar district early on Tuesday. The officer, identified as Javed M Pathan and assigned to the State Monitoring Cell (SMC), sustained critical injuries after becoming trapped between a […]
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma marked her husband Virat Kohli’s 36th birthday with a heartfelt post on Instagram, sharing a rare, candid photo of Kohli with their two children, son Akaay and daughter Vamika. This is the first time Anushka has shared an image of their son, whom the couple welcomed earlier this year. In the […]
The action-packed thriller Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor Khan, has achieved impressive numbers at the worldwide box office since its release. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film amassed Rs 146 crore in domestic gross and approximately Rs 40 crore in overseas markets, bringing its total worldwide box office earnings to Rs 186 […]
Sharad Pawar, a key figure in Maharashtra politics for over six decades, has signalled that he plans to retire, stating he will no longer contest in future elections and will focus on guiding the younger generation. At 83, Pawar remarked that he must “stop somewhere,” suggesting the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections may be his final […]
India is likely to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Ahmedabad, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) submitting a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Future Host Commission on October 1, as per the reports. This move reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s repeated interest in bringing the Games to India, […]
Highlighting the problem of suicides among diamond workers in Surat over the past 18 months, the Congress stated on Tuesday that these incidents should be officially recorded and financial support should be offered to protect them from market fluctuations. In a post on X (formally Twitter), Congress General Secretary in charge of communications and MP […]
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Tuesday that Parliament’s winter session will commence on November 25 and end on December 20. “On the recommendation of the Government of India, the Hon’ble President has approved the proposal to summon both Houses of Parliament for the Winter Session 2024 from November 25 to December 20, subject to […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Sanjay Kumar Verma, a 1990-batch IPS officer who is currently the Director General of Police (Legal and Technical Wing), as the new police chief of Maharashtra ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Verma, the front-runner for the Director General of Police (DGP) position, is set to retire […]
