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A trip to the ATM often leaves you with few options. Need to withdraw cash? Your choices are restricted to Rs 500, Rs 1,000, Rs 2,000 and other high denominations. Need a change? Visit your vegetable vendor if he is generous enough to oblige you. Or hand over a Rs 100 note to your autorickshaw driver […]
Gold and silver prices climbed to historic levels on Tuesday as investors rushed towards safe assets amid a falling US dollar and growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve may cut interest rates later this year. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February settled 1.48 per cent higher at Rs. 1,58,343 per […]
In a significant counter-terror operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a youth from Navsari in connection with an alleged terror-related conspiracy. According to reports, the accused has been identified as Faizan Sheikh, a native of Rampur district in Uttar Pradesh, who was residing in the Charpul area of Navsari at the time of […]
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has initiated a move that could significantly alter access rules at some of Uttarakhand’s most revered shrines, proposing restrictions on the entry of non-Hindus at the Char Dham and dozens of other temples under its administration. The proposal has already triggered sharp political reactions and is expected to fuel a […]
“A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said with a kind of conviction that makes the India story feel that much real. She attended the 77th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi with European Council President Antonio Costa. The visit comes ahead of an […]
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly withdrawn from a proposed plan to operate Islamabad International Airport, dealing a late setback to Pakistan and underscoring changing geopolitical equations in the region. The proposal had been under discussion since August 2025 but now appears to have been quietly dropped. According to a report by Pakistani daily The […]
A 28-year-old student from Ahmedabad studying in the United Kingdom was allegedly cheated of Rs. 6.5 lakh in a fraudulent visa extension scheme, with investigators claiming that a Vadodara-based tattoo artist and his wife orchestrated the scam before returning to India. The Crime Investigation Department (CID), Gandhinagar, has arrested the tattoo artist in connection with […]
For decades, the US has remained a powerful fixation in India’s migration story. The pull persists despite repeated tragedies, failed crossings and harsh legal consequences. Every crackdown is followed by new attempts. Every warning is matched by fresh risk-taking. The data once again shows how deeply this obsession runs. In 2025, one Indian was caught […]
Gujarat has featured prominently in the Padma Shri list on the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day. It’s a reminder, if at all one was needed, that the state is much more than its proud standing as an economic and industrial force that drives the country. Five individuals whose contribution spans in the fields of social service, folk […]
Calling it a “landmark day” for Kerala and India’s maritime future, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd Managing Director Karan Adani on Saturday said the Vizhinjam International Seaport is set to redefine India’s role in global shipping, as the foundation stone for Phase 2 of the project was laid. Speaking at the event, Adani described Vizhinjam […]
Ahmedabad is counting its four-legged residents. The city believes a survey of stray dogs is long due. And there’s a reason behind that. Dog bites are rising. And not just within city limits. Vaccination drives are growing, but authorities believe more needs to be done. The new survey aims to track, sterilise, and relocate these […]
What seemed a fairly normal day took a shocking turn for a family. An Indian man unleashed gunfire that killed his three relatives and wife in Atlanta. Three children, including a 12-year-old child, hid inside a closet to escape the man who was possessed to destroy anyone in his firing range. Showing great presence of […]
A potential thaw in US-India trade ties may be on the horizon. Washington has hinted it could ease a significant portion of the steep tariffs imposed on Indian goods. The indication comes amid claims from the US Treasury Secretary that India has sharply reduced its purchases of Russian crude oil. He said the shift could […]
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has reported a strong 37% year-on-year rise in energy sales during the first nine months of FY26, underlining its rapid scale-up and growing role in India’s clean energy transition. The company’s performance was backed by aggressive capacity addition, high plant availability and the deployment of advanced renewable energy technologies, cementing […]
A script straight out of Alfred Hitchcock’s crime thrillers. It all starts with a pop-up warning on a computer. The setting, a peaceful Berkshire County home. It startles the 75-year-old man, the recipient of the warning. He is asked to make a quick call. It sets in motion a carefully controlled scheme involving false authority, secret passcodes and boxes […]
Uncovering a trail of illegal timber smuggling that allegedly devastated protected forest zones in Gujarat, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached immovable assets worth around Rs. 11.3 crore in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the unlawful trade of Khair wood. The Zonal Office of the ED issued a Provisional Attachment […]
The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Ahmedabad Police’s Zone-4 on Thursday unearthed an alleged prostitution network masquerading as high-end spa services in the Naroda area, rescuing seven women during a coordinated operation, officials said. The action followed precise intelligence inputs suggesting that two luxury spas near Haridarshan Chowkdi were being used as a front for […]
For many Gujaratis, the US remains the ultimate destination. The pull is just too relentless. And for some, desperation for the US outweighs risks. More often than not, they cross into criminal territories. Another episode of an uncompromising will to go to the US (even if it means getting off-side with the rules) has surfaced. The city crime branch has registered […]
A sharp contraction in legal immigration to the US is looming. Under Donald Trump’s administration, the numbers could plunge steeply. A recent Forbes report, alluded to by a financial web portal, warns of a decline ranging from 33% to 50% over four years. The central mechanism is simple. Make it far harder for Americans to […]
A wave of bomb threat emails sent to schools in Ahmedabad triggered panic among parents and prompted a quick security response, just days ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Multiple prominent schools across the city were placed on high alert on Friday morning after receiving threatening messages, forcing authorities to move swiftly to […]
