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Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, on Thursday called for women to be recognised as central architects of India’s growth journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. She was speaking at the “Sashakt Nari, Viksit Bharat” conference organised by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), a New Delhi-based public policy think tank. Welcoming Union Minister for […]
Nearly a month after the January 28 plane crash near Baramati that killed five people — including former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar — the political and legal battle surrounding the tragedy has intensified. On Thursday morning, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SCP) MLA Rohit Pawar, along with Yogendra Pawar, arrived at the Baramati Rural Police […]
A small section on judicial corruption in a brand new NCERT textbook has triggered a storm. The SC has not merely ordered the textbook to be removed from bookstores, it has also banned it entirely, initiated a suo motu case, and warned that “heads must roll”. What started as a curriculum rollout under the new […]
A heated debate over cattle protection unfolded in the Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday after the Opposition cited official figures showing that 54,000 kg of beef had been seized across the state in the past two years under BJP rule. Raising the issue during a discussion on cow protection, Opposition legislators argued that the volume of […]
Precious metal prices moved lower on Thursday, both in domestic and overseas markets, as investors chose to secure profits following a sharp upward run in recent sessions. The correction coincided with a firmer US dollar and cautious sentiment around global economic signals. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures slipped from their recent peaks. […]
It began as a disclosure of drug seizure figures but led to a combative exchange in the Gujarat assembly. The state government reportedly told the House that police had seized narcotics worth Rs 3,727 crore over the past two years. It was around 41,000 kg of drugs across 1,646 registered cases statewide, claimed reports. But […]
The numbers say Chepauk has been a batter’s paradise this World Cup. The stakes say India cannot afford another misstep. When India take on Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday, it won’t just be another group-stage fixture — it could determine whether their T20 World Cup campaign survives the week. Qualification Calculus Before First Ball India’s […]
All this 10-year-old wanted was to accompany his uncle to a market. So, the boy went to Munchun Kewat’s house in north Delhi’s Chandan Vihar Wednesday morning, excited about a trip to Azadpur Mandi. The main gate was latched from outside. He opened it, stepped in and pulled aside the curtain to the room. His […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Food Department has uncovered the use of substandard paneer at several prominent hotels and restaurants across the city following a series of raids conducted last week. Food safety teams inspected 10 well-known establishments located in Nikol, Thakkarbapanagar, Navrangpura, Satellite, Naranpura, Jodhpur, Vejalpur and Anandnagar. Samples of paneer collected during the […]
At 93, most people are happy lifting a cup of chai. Jim Arrington is lifting weights, and holding world records while he’s at it. The California-based great-grandfather is reportedly the official Guinness World Record holder for the oldest competitive bodybuilder. But here’s the thing: Jim says the real secret to his longevity isn’t what happens in […]
At 15, Saniya Ansari had her whole life ahead of her. But, in August last year, she chose to end her journey on earth. Reports surfaced of months of harassment by neighbours that drove her to suicide. They allegedly used a 39-year-old Gujarat law to claim her family had no right to buy property in their area. Her […]
After serving diners in west London for over a decade and a half, Rangrez, the Indian restaurant in Hammersmith, will close its doors next month. Owner Harman Singh Kapoor announced the decision publicly, describing it as the end of a long and emotional chapter shaped by mounting costs, security concerns and prolonged tensions. Kapoor said […]
In a significant ruling reinforcing gender equality in public employment, the Gujarat High Court has held that denying a government job to an unmarried woman on the assumption that she may marry and relocate in the future is unconstitutional. Calling the case a “classic example of outright favoritism,” the Court set aside the appointment of […]
In an era where artificial intelligence promises to revolutionise legal practice, a disturbing pattern has emerged in Gujarat’s courtrooms. Tax commissioners are citing judgments that simply don’t exist, attributing Supreme Court rulings to wrong courts, and building legal arguments on fictional case law, all courtesy of AI-generated research that no human bothered to verify. This […]
A stormy debate unfolded in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly after the Opposition accused the state government of failing to rein in private hospitals allegedly misusing the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scheme. The controversy has intensified in the backdrop of the Khyati Hospital episode, where multiple patients reportedly died after being fitted with cardiac […]
Small savers trusted the post office with their money. That trust, investigators now allege, was systematically betrayed. The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against 12 postal officials and associates after Rs 2.81 crore deposited by small investors under Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) accounts in Bharuch division allegedly never reached their intended accounts. Instead, […]
Are Indians achieving notoriety for allegedly gaming systems built for the vulnerable? Going by recent trends, social media is quick to pounce upon anything anti-Indian. Indians are somehow being perceived as opportunists, and this for no fault of theirs. The latest flashpoint is Ireland. A photograph reportedly published in a mainstream Irish newspaper has ignited debate about […]
Cardiovascular medicines are emerging as the fastest-growing drug category in Gujarat, outstripping every other major therapy segment, according to the latest pharmaceutical market data. According to media reports, figures from Pharmarack’s Market Pulse (Moving Annual Total for January 2026) show that sales of cardiac drugs across key regions of the state have risen between 12% […]
A family borrowed Rs 8 lakh — every rupee scraped from loans and friends and well-wishers — to put Sanjay Kumar on an air ambulance to Delhi. He was 41. He was a burn victim. He was the only one earning in the family. He never landed. Sanjay was being taken to Sir Ganga Ram […]
A political confrontation intensified on Tuesday after Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress (IYC) chief Uday Bhanu Chib for his alleged role in last week’s shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being intolerant of criticism and fearful of dissent, turning the arrest into […]
