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The Union government’s bill to redraw the boundaries of electoral constituencies by amending the 2023 Women’s Reservation Act was defeated in the Lok Sabha. Had it passed, a Delimitation Commission would have been formed to redraw all parliamentary constituencies, and few doubted whose interests it would have served. As analysts might say, the ruling party tried to […]
A day after the Modi government suffered a rare legislative defeat, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday termed the failure of the women’s reservation–linked constitutional amendment bill a “big victory for democracy” and a “Black Day” for the NDA, saying the result exposed both the government’s intent and its limits. Addressing a press conference […]
US President Donald Trump has warned that military action against Iran could resume if a ceasefire deal is not finalised by Wednesday, even as he signalled cautious optimism about ongoing negotiations. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said there had been “some pretty good news” from the Middle East, but declined to share […]
Iran has sharply pushed back against a series of claims by former US President Donald Trump on the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing negotiations, accusing him of spreading misinformation and distorting facts amid a fragile ceasefire. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf said Trump made “seven claims in one hour” — all of them false […]
In a rare and politically significant setback, the Modi government Friday saw its constitutional amendment bill on women’s reservation and Lok Sabha delimitation collapse in the House — the first such defeat in its 12-year tenure at the Centre. The outcome was clinical, not chaotic. With 298 votes in favour and 230 against, the bill […]
At 26, when most competitive shooters are already years into structured training cycles, Fatin Naeem Tirmizi is doing something unusual—compressing what is typically a decade-long learning curve into just over a year. In the highly specialised world of trap shooting, where precision, reflexes, and mental discipline define success, his rise from a beginner in 2025 […]
Gujarat’s local body elections may be some days away, but 722 candidates could be blowing the victory bugle. They have been declared uncontested winners without a single vote being cast. Congress candidates say they were pushed out, lured with cash, promised BJP tickets, and pressured by their own relatives to withdraw. This is amid 1,663 […]
One family’s grief became seven families’ miracle. A Gujarat family has turned a personal tragedy into a life-giving act for strangers. The world of Manubhai Parmar’s family collapsed when he met with a road accident on April 12. The head injury was so severe that doctors couldn’t restore him to health, however hard they tried. […]
A group of ayurvedic doctors in Gujarat has moved the high court seeking permission to prescribe allopathic medicines. Their argument: they studied allopathy as part of their formal training, and that should count for something. The petition has been filed by the All-Gujarat Ayurved Medical Association, according to a media report. The association says both […]
Gautam Adani has once again overtaken Mukesh Ambani to become the richest person in Asia, driven by a sharp surge in Adani Group stocks. Adani’s net worth has risen to $92.6 billion, placing him 19th on the global rich list, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His wealth has increased significantly this year, supported […]
The BJP lead government wants India’s electoral map to be redrawn, and the method being used to do it is already under scrutiny. The Narendra Modi government is on the verge of tabling a Delimitation Bill for Parliament. It’s reportedly going to expand Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850. Each state’s share of seats […]
As Gujarat heads into its largest local body election, obscure parties that together collected Rs 4,300 crore are once again included on the candidate lists, yet the Election Commission remains silent. Massive local elections are scheduled for Gujarat on April 26, with voting for 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats, and 260 taluka […]
Ahmedabad: Medical colleges in Gujarat are once again confronting an uncomfortable reality. A young student is dead, and questions around pressure isolation, and student well-being have resurfaced. Jiya Daki, 19, a first-year MBBS student at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, was found dead in her hostel room on Monday afternoon. Originally from Keshod in Junagadh […]
In a first in Gujarat, marriage certificates in the state may soon have the photographs of the bride and groom. The state government is reportedly keen to bring about this change. An announcement is expected within the next couple of months once the local body elections are over. The move is reportedly part of […]
Donald Trump’s psychological fitness for office has been a subject of public debate ever since his return to power. However, recent events and his choice of words like his threat to destroy Iranian civilisation have given it fresh urgency. The immediate triggers are hard to ignore. For instance, he remained unapologetic about his threat to […]
The Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad, celebrated as a top hub for innovation, has built a quantum device that may redefine how India keeps its communications secure. The attributes of the device built at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) are interesting – it’s compact, small enough to fit in a bag. They have named it […]
An expensive cancer drug became a flourishing business for black marketers in Delhi before the racket was busted. Hospital pharmacists were collecting used Keytruda vials, claimed a report. They allegedly refilled them with antifungal medication. And then they sold them back to cancer patients at a lesser rate. Twelve people are under arrest. The Enforcement […]
Bank of Baroda has partnered with Reliance Jio to launch ‘bob World Lite’, a mobile banking solution tailored specifically for feature phone users, marking a significant push toward digital inclusion in India. Designed for devices like the JioPhone Prima 4G, the app aims to bring full-scale banking services to millions who are still outside the […]
A sachet of a sugar substitute into the morning tea feels healthy and reassuring. No guilt, no harm. The harm could be silent. A new study suggests that artificial sweeteners like sucralose and stevia may leave a mark on genes. And that mark, the research warns, could show up not in us but in our […]
A devastating road accident in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district has claimed seven lives in the early hours of Monday after a speeding truck rammed into a group of foot pilgrims on the Lakhtar–Viramgam highway. The victims were part of a padyatra from Rajkot to the Bahucharaji temple, a journey undertaken as an act of faith by […]
