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Just days after publicly challenging a prominent television anchor and taking positions that generated intense political debate online, one of India’s most recognizable educators has found himself at the centre of a criminal investigation. Patna Police have registered an FIR against educator Faisal Khan, better known as Khan Sir, in connection with a firing incident […]
Imagine a person who has passed away years ago suddenly appearing in government records as a successful learner’s licence applicant. It sounds impossible. Yet that is exactly what investigators uncovered while examining irregularities in the learner’s licence system. What began as a probe into suspected malpractice soon exposed a reality, an agent was allegedly able […]
A farmer from Banaskantha district has alleged that he was cheated of Rs 3 lakh after being promised work permits and jobs in Luxembourg and Finland by a visa consultancy firm based in Ahmedabad. Following his complaint, Navrangpura police have registered a case against three office-bearers of the company on charges of cheating and criminal […]
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States and India are likely to reach a trade agreement soon, despite ongoing concerns over tariffs and trade barriers. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted the strong relationship between the two countries. ‘Prime Minister Modi was here […]
A Surat court has sentenced a 62-year-old man to death for the 2019 murder of a young businessman, citing his long history of violent crimes involving acid attacks. The court noted that this was the third serious crime in which the accused had used acid, and described the case as one of the “rarest of […]
In a major move aimed at improving supervision and strengthening national security, the Gujarat government has divided the areas along the International Border (IB) with Pakistan into two separate police ranges. Until now, the entire border area was managed under the existing Border Range, which included Kutch, India’s largest district. With the new arrangement, a […]
What began as a journey in search of better job opportunities turned into a frightening ordeal for two sisters from Gujarat’s Anand district, who were allegedly trapped in Laos after being lured abroad with promises of employment. The sisters had travelled to Thailand hoping to secure jobs and build a better future. However, according to […]
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Ahmedabad police arrested a local resident in Danilimda area for allegedly operating a high-tech loan scam targeting American citizens from his Ahmedabad home. The suspect, identified as Sahil Mustaqali Mirza, 28, residing in Sridevi Park Society, Danilimda, was taken into custody on June 3 after a surveillance squad from […]
A 17 year old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh’s Mauganj district has died by suicide after reportedly falling into depression following the cancellation of the medical entrance examination she had appeared for amid NEET paper leak aftermath. Akanksha Chaturvedi left behind a note saying that “she did not have the courage” to appear for the test […]
Gujarat’s much-publicised digital governance system has come under scrutiny after the State Information Commission (SIC) found that 6,659 government offices are missing from the state’s online RTI portal, making it difficult for citizens to seek information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The issue came to light during the hearing of a complaint filed […]
In one of the biggest anti-illegal immigration drives in recent months, Gujarat Police detained 362 suspected Bangladeshi nationals from different parts of the state. Of these, 166 were found in Ahmedabad, the highest number among all districts. The statewide operation, named Operation Delta Hunt, was launched following intelligence inputs and technical surveillance. Police teams carried […]
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, one of India’s fastest-growing airports, has strengthened its aviation infrastructure by operationalising its new Aviation Fuel Station (AFS). Ahmedabad Open Access is the country’s largest standalone refueller-based Into-Plane operation, and the commissioning of this 8,000 KL facility will significantly strengthen overall operations. The enhanced storage capacity will improve refuelling reliability […]
At the peak of mango season, a major food safety raid in Gujarat has raised serious concerns about the quality of fruit being used in some food products. Officials discovered a large stock of rotten, worm-infested and fungus-covered mangoes that were allegedly meant for juice production in Mehsana district. The spoiled fruit was seized before […]
More than 10 days after a series of lion deaths shocked the Gir landscape, the Gujarat government is still waiting for laboratory confirmation on what caused the deaths of the state’s prized Asiatic lions. At least 13 lions, including 10 cubs, have died in the past 10 days in parts of the Somnath and Amreli […]
As NEET-related controversies continue to make headlines, fraudsters are now targeting worried students and parents with promises of guaranteed score improvements after the exam. A recent investigation has uncovered a network claiming it can manipulate OMR sheets and increase marks for NEET candidates in exchange for huge sums of money. The scam came to light […]
The Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) is making extensive efforts to boost the popularity of football in Gujarat and to ensure more promising players from the state rise to prominence. As a result, players from Gujarat are being selected for national and international level tournaments in both football and futsal. At the 48th Annual General […]
At least 21 people were killed in Delhi including 17 foreign nationals, and about 37 others rescued after a fire broke out in a hotel in Malviya Nagar at the Flourish Stay Hotel, which is in a basement of a fivestorey building. The fire also spread to the Micasa Inn, another hotel next to Flourish […]
A woman passenger delivered a baby girl aboard the Jabalpur-Somnath Express after she went into labour while the train was travelling between Ahmedabad and Viramgam, as per reports. The woman, who was reportedly travelling with her husband began experiencing labour pain shortly after the train departed from Ahmedabad station. After the woman went into labour […]
Fresh concerns have emerged ahead of the Re-NEET examination scheduled for June 21, as several Telegram channels are allegedly offering question papers and guaranteed high scores in exchange for huge amounts of money. The development comes at a time when the 2026 National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) remains under controversy following its cancellation over an alleged […]
Residents across Gujarat can expect relief from the intense summer heat as the weather department has forecast rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several parts of the state today. An Orange Alert has been issued for 11 districts where weather conditions are expected to be more severe. According to the forecast, many areas including Ahmedabad, […]
