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For Jalpa Shah, a 38-year-old woman from Modasa, a liver transplant became the only hope after months of worsening illness. Her younger brother, Jatin Shah, 32, wanted to donate part of his liver to save her life. But there was one major problem — he was not medically fit to donate. Doctors found that Jatin […]
A devastating flash flood along Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River corridor has left a trail of death and destruction, with hundreds of people killed and many still missing. The disaster has also raised concern in Gujarat, as 11 people from the state remain untraceable in flood-hit Nepal, while one woman who was earlier reported missing has been […]
The upcoming appearance of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at New York’s Madison Square Garden has sparked a wider debate over the organisation’s ideology, minority rights and the meaning of pluralism in India. The controversy has also grown after the social-media account of the group organising the event was suspended just days before […]
Gujarat has long been known for its strong cooperative movement, with women playing an important role in sectors such as dairy, agriculture, handicrafts, food processing and rural enterprises. Yet the state’s share of financial assistance meant for women-led cooperatives from the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has remained remarkably small. According to data placed before […]
The Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) is all set to kick off the third season of the Gujarat Super League (GSL) on September 1, 2026, at the TransStadia Arena, Ahmedabad at 4 p.m. This marks another significant step forward in the State’s endeavour to create a stronger football ecosystem across Gujarat. The trophy and team […]
The death of 23-year-old UPSC aspirant Rajkumar Jaat has taken a fresh turn after the Gujarat government placed a new investigation report before the Gujarat High Court. The report has brought forward CCTV footage from 21 locations, a purported video showing Jaat removing his clothes before allegedly walking along a highway, and a key unanswered […]
Gujarat is examining an ambitious plan to develop a large nuclear power complex at Dhuvaran in Anand district, with the proposed project expected to play a major role in meeting the state’s growing electricity needs. The project is being discussed as a 50:50 partnership between the Centre and Gujarat government and could have an installed […]
A Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring actress Kriti Sanon has sparked a wider conversation about fashion, cultural traditions and a woman’s right to choose what she wears. The campaign, created for jewellery brand GIVA, drew criticism over Kriti’s outfit, with actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut questioning whether the look was appropriate for a festival associated with family and […]
Distinguished guests, philanthropists, policymakers, leaders from various development foundations, corporate and social entrepreneurs …… my dear friend Naina Subberwal Batra, and the entire AVPN network from across the globe, Good evening and a very warm welcome to New Delhi, India. It is a true privilege for me to be with the AVPN members once again.Last […]
The Adani Foundation, the social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group and Strategic Partner of the AVPN Global Conference 2026, hosted the Welcome Dinner at Bharat Mandapam for close to 2000 national and international delegates. AVPN is Asia’s largest platform for social impact, where over 700 resource providers, innovators and intermediaries from across […]
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL), India’s largest private transmission and distribution company and part of the globally diversified Adani portfolio, today won a key transmission project for evacuation of renewable energy generated in Karnataka to major load centres in Maharashtra. The project, which entails an estimated capital expenditure of ~Rs 4,700 crore, will also support […]
India’s higher education system is producing millions of graduates every year, but a major gap remains between what students study and the jobs they eventually do. A recent assessment by NITI Aayog has highlighted weak links between traditional degrees such as BA, B.Sc and B.Com and the needs of the modern labour market, calling for […]
Hundreds of students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi gathered on Monday and protested outside the director’s office, demanding accountability from the institute administration after the death of a 31-year-old MSc Physics student, Rishikesh, who died by suicide on campus. The protest began around 9 a.m. near the Lecture Hall Complex and grew […]
India’s reptiles are not only remarkable for their variety – their names also carry stories of people, places, languages, culture and even popular culture. A new study examining the names of Indian reptiles has traced the origins and meanings behind the scientific names of 1,047 reptile taxa recorded in the country. The research brings together […]
In a state where alcohol has been prohibited for decades, a deadly liquor tragedy has once again exposed the dangers of the illegal alcohol trade. Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district has reported nine deaths and around 60 people affected after consuming methanol-laced liquor, according to government reports. But behind the tragedy is a larger question: what exactly […]
Gujarat is witnessing a sharp rise in cyber fraud, with more than 1.06 lakh cases reported across the state in just seven months of 2026. Data covering January 1 to July 31 shows that 1,06,882 cyber-fraud complaints were recorded, translating to around 504 cases every day or nearly 21 cases every hour. The figures show […]
A 21-year-old Gujarat man accused of helping run a fraud scheme that allegedly cheated elderly victims in the United States out of nearly $7.5 million has been arrested in Canada after authorities say he left the US less than a day after being released by a court. Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, an Indian citizen from Gujarat […]
The investigation into the Bhavnagar spurious liquor tragedy has widened, with police arresting 13 more people and taking the total number of arrests to 27. Investigators are now focusing on how methanol and other chemicals were sourced, transported and supplied before being used to make the toxic liquor. The latest arrests came after police questioned […]
Gujarat’s fight against illegal drugs is facing a new challenge. Police and specialised agencies are managing to seize large quantities of narcotics, but in several major cases, the people behind the consignments are nowhere to be found. Data from Gujarat’s narcotics enforcement records for June shows that drugs worth around Rs 48 crore were seized […]
A major new change could make the US H-1B visa route significantly more expensive for employers, adding to growing uncertainty for Indian technology professionals and other skilled workers seeking jobs in America. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed making a large H-1B payment a formal regulatory requirement, with the proposed amount set […]
