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Before the election code of conduct comes into force in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, the Gujarat government is trying to finish the process of finalising the firm for Rs 6,000-crore Olympic Village in Ahmedabad. Two global firms, Building Design Partnership Ltd (BDP) from the UK and Populous, specialising in sports facilities, have […]
As Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tabled the UCC bill in the assembly, Samajwadi Party MP ST Hasan said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was against the tenets of the Quran, the holy book of the Muslims. “We won’t abide by it (UCC Bill) if it is against the ‘hidayat’ (instructions) given to Muslims […]
Rajkot, India – A shocking incident has rocked the village of Bhavnagar district as domestic discord turned deadly, resulting in the alleged murder of a 33-year-old man by his wife a mere 11 days into their marriage. The accused, identified as Dipika Vasava, remains at large following the tragic event that unfolded in Juna Padar […]
The Centre has introduced a Bill in Lok Sabha to penalise “malpractices in public examinations” with jail term of 3 to 10 years and fine up to over Rs 1 crore. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, is applicable to central recruitment and entrance exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission […]
In today’s digital world, messaging apps like WhatsApp hold some of our most personal thoughts and information. While WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption to secure messages by default, staying vigilant and using additional features can further strengthen your privacy and security. As Safer Internet Day approaches, let’s explore 9 key tips for a safer WhatsApp experience: […]
Even as death of big cats continue in Gujarat, the state government said in the assembly that nearly 80 per cent of sanctioned permanent posts for doctors in wildlife care centres are vacant. Though the state forest and wildlife department claims it is taking measures, including recruiting veterinary doctors, to curb the increase in the […]
At least 12 people have been killed and nearly a 100 injured in a massive explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh. The injured have been rushed to the hospital. The blast, that occurred at a factory situated on Magardha road in Bairagarh village of Harda, was so intense that […]
Karnavati University, Gandhinagar organised ChhatrNiti Aayog on the varsity campus to discuss the National Education Policy. ChhatrNiti Aayog is an Intellectual congress of the youth – a platform to ideate, analyse, discuss, and deliberate upon the process of state policymaking. Based on the theme ‘National Education Policy: Opportunities and Challenges’, the event was organised at […]
Visakhapatnam: In a thrilling display of resilience, India fought back to level the five-match Test series against England with a convincing 106-run victory in the second Test on Monday. Chasing a record target of 399, England’s ‘Bazball’ approach faltered against India’s disciplined bowling attack, collapsing from 67/1 to 292 all out. Jasprit Bumrah, bagging the […]
Music composer Anu Malik is reminiscing about the 25th anniversary of Baadshah, the action comedy film directed by Abbas-Mustan and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Twinkle Khanna. The film, which released in 1999, has a loyal fan base who love its music, especially the title song, which was composed by Malik. “I still remember how […]
A new political party called Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, thought to represent a new face of the outlawed groups of the architect of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Hafiz Saeed, would run in the general elections on February 8. According to a BBC Urdu report, alluded to by India Today, several of the candidates this organisation […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian musicians who have won three Grammy Awards, the most prestigious music awards in the world. He praised their exceptional talent and dedication to music, and said they have won hearts worldwide. The Grammys night, which was held on Sunday, witnessed phenomenal achievements by Indians, who bagged three […]
New Delhi: Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma addressed employee concerns during a virtual town hall, assuring them that there will be no layoffs despite the ongoing crisis following RBI restrictions on its payment bank arm. The fintech giant has been grappling with limitations imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Paytm Payment Bank […]
In a chilling example of how deepfake technology can be weaponized for financial crime, a company was duped out of a staggering Rs 200 crore (approximately $25.6 million) after scammers impersonated its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) during a video conference call. The imposter, leveraging sophisticated deepfake technology, created realistic avatars of the CFO and other […]
A historian from Ahmedabad has found a precious and unique book among a pile of discarded books at the Sunday flea market. The book, titled “Gujarati Sangeet Ramayana”, is a musical interpretation of the Hindu epic Ramayana in Gujarati language. The book was written by Chhaganlal Vallabh Vasavada, a judge with the Bantva state court […]
In a tragic incident on Jagatpur Road this Sunday, a 40-year-old woman lost her life in a collision. At approximately 10:15 pm, a light commercial pick-up vehicle, operated by 55-year-old Dilip Vaghela, collided with a scooter carrying Mita Prajapati and her young son. Regrettably, Mita, a resident of Gota, succumbed to her injuries, while her […]
Ahmedabad, India: Gujarat presented its 2024-25 budget, outlining a vision for “Viksit Gujarat@2047” and prioritizing social security, education, infrastructure, and women’s empowerment. Finance Minister Kanu Desai announced a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget, emphasizing five key aspects: Garvi (pride), Gunvantu (prosperous), Green, Global, and Gatisheel (dynamic). Education Takes Center Stage: Education received the largest share […]
Mufti Salman Azhari, a religious leader who delivered a provocative speech at a function in Junagadh, was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Mumbai on Sunday night. According to sources, the ATS team faced resistance from a crowd of supporters before they could capture the Mufti in Ghatkopar. However, the Gujarat police said […]
Surat: The Udhna police of Surat have cracked down on an ATM card skimming operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 31 debit cards. The accused allegedly targeted women and elderly citizens at ATMs, swapping their cards and withdrawing money. The apprehended individuals, identified as Ankit Yadav (21) and Ritik Bahadur (21), both residents of Pandesara, […]
The makers of Kiran Rao’s upcoming film Laapataa Ladies have released the first single from the soundtrack, called Doubtwa. The song takes the plot forward from where the trailer left off, showing the intriguing case of a ‘lost bride’. The trailer, which was released recently, introduced the audience to the quirky and suspenseful story of […]
