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The sewage-tainted water tragedy in Indore may have exposed a serious failure in governance, but what’s deeply concerning is that the rot is no longer confined to one city. Gujarat is battling a serious public health crisis of its own. And a serious one at that. Contaminated water has afflicted Gandhinagar too, which prides itself […]
Foreign Direct Investment (FDIs) sits at the nerve centre of a state’s financial health. It’s often considered a measure of how a state is perceived to attract global capital. Service, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects need the heft of FDIs. Naturally, a shift in FDI standings impact projects. It could result in delays, bring about change […]
At least 56 investors from Dholka, near Ahmedabad, have reportedly lost close to Rs. 30 crore after placing their money with a well-known jewellery family whose business lineage spans nearly a century. What initially appeared to be a trustworthy, traditional enterprise has now come under the scanner as police describe the case as one of […]
If 2024 was the year of the chatbot and 2025 was the year of the “pilot,” then 2026 is officially the year of the Wipeout. We have moved past the honeymoon phase where AI just helped us to write emails. We are now in the era of autonomous agents “employees” that don’t just suggest work; […]
If a “Smart City” can’t keep human waste out of a child’s glass of water, it isn’t progress—it’s a death trap. The BJP’s glossy “Gujarat Model” has hit a lethal dead end in the state’s own capital. While the ruling party spends millions branding Gandhinagar as a high-tech “Viksit Bharat” hub, the city’s pediatric wards […]
Bureaucracy in Gujarat is more corrupt than elected BJP officials. This IAS had a bribe rate card! The “Gujarat Model” has collapsed into a high-tech extortion racket. While the BJP government beats the drum of “Viksit Bharat,” the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has pulled back the curtain on a sickening reality: the state’s digital flagship, the […]
In a striking shift in the European labor market, a new study reveals that Indian employees in Germany are now earning significantly higher median incomes than local German workers. According to the Institute of the German Economy (IW), the median gross monthly wage for Indian nationals reached €5,393 (approx. ₹5,69,000) in 2024—surpassing the German median […]
In the most aggressive display of American military power since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, U.S. forces conducted a dramatic midnight seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on Saturday. The operation followed a surprise incursion into Caracas that was punctuated by overnight explosions, culminating in the couple being transported via […]
The deadly outbreak in Indore linked to contaminated drinking water has caught global attention. International media has highlighted Indore’s shocking turnaround from India’s cleanest city to a hotspot of public health failure. Adding to the list of in-depth reporting was a British daily that quoted authorities as saying that sewage caused the outbreak. It reportedly […]
A six-year-old girl has been gang-raped and murdered in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, police said. The accused allegedly threw the child from a rooftop after the assault to conceal their identity. The incident occurred late on January 2. Police said they received information that a minor girl was found in a critically injured condition. She was […]
The shocking death of Nagpur neurosurgeon Dr Chandrashekhar Pakhmode due to heart attack has again brought focus on hidden cardiac risk factors. Dr Pakhmode was just 53; he followed a healthy lifestyle and was generally disciplined with his routine. He was also a fitness enthusiast. His ECG report, done just days before he breathed his last, didn’t reveal […]
Immigration has been a strongly divisive issue in the US, with lawmakers clamouring for controls to check the rampant misuse of visas and the subsequent abuse of public benefits. Calls for tighter restrictions have grown louder within the Republican Party. Now, Florida Republican Congressman Randy Fine has asked for a complete pause on all immigration […]
As Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the first Muslim Mayor of New York City on January 1st, his choice of attire transformed a standard political ceremony into a powerful statement of cultural heritage and ethical fashion. Eschewing traditional luxury brands, Mamdani wore a custom, gold-embroidered tie designed by an Indian in Delhi. The tie […]
Marriage to an American used to be spoken of in almost fairy-tale terms in immigration circles. Fall in love, say “I do,” fill out some forms and wait for the Green Card to arrive. These days, that storyline is being rewritten. A wedding album is not enough to carry the plot. That coveted Permanent Resident […]
Adani House, Mundra, the Bagpiper Band of Adani Public School, joined by a group of 75 students, extended a warm welcome to Nisha Kumari, Nilesh Barot, and young Nixa Barot upon the successful conclusion of their inspiring ‘Pedal to Plant’ campaign expedition. The event was graced by Chief Guest Nitin Saini (Commissioner of Customs, Mundra), […]
The familiar sight of people wrapped in shawls and huddled around small fires has been missing in Gujarat. And that’s because winter has been indifferent to Gujarat of late. Gujarat reportedly moved through the last two months without a single cold wave. It revealed a broader warming trend seen across India, claimed reports. The India […]
Eleven deaths so far, over 1,400 people affected, and the wallowing cries of families who trusted the water they drew from taps only to be left with nothing in life. Bhagirathpura’s water contamination crisis has turned Indore’s “cleanest city” tag into a grim irony. The authorities initially described it as an unfortunate contamination. But it […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former Surendranagar Collector Dr. Rajendra Patel in connection with an alleged Rs. 1,500-crore non-agricultural (NA) land conversion scam, marking a major development in the agency’s ongoing investigation into irregularities in land-use approvals. According to reports, Patel was taken into custody after prolonged questioning by ED officials at his Gandhinagar […]
Canadian aviation authorities have initiated a safety investigation after alleging that an Air India captain reported for duty under the influence of alcohol at Vancouver International Airport, raising serious concerns about regulatory compliance and flight safety. In an official communication sent to Air India, Transport Canada’s Foreign Operations Department stated that the pilot was declared […]
The Gujarat government on Thursday issued a series of promotion orders covering senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across multiple batches, marking one of the most extensive elevation exercises in recent months. In separate notifications released by the General Administration Department (GAD), IAS officers from the 1996, 2001, 2010, 2013, […]
