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Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram is India’s chance to restore the song’s pride. He praised Bankim Chandra Chatterjee who wrote the song in November 1875 — it quickly became a rallying cry for freedom fighters. PM Modi also flayed the Congress for undermining the national song. The PM said the […]
In a significant policy shift aimed at supporting thousands of home guard volunteers, the Gujarat government has approved a three-year extension to their retirement age. The change, introduced through an amendment to Rule 9 of the Mumbai Home Guards Rules, 1953, increases the retirement threshold from 55 to 58 years. The home guards organisation, originally […]
Gujarat politics is as much a game of patience as it is of power. Every decision, resignation, and appointment illustrates its complex chessboard. The journey of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel signifies this aptly, starting with her brief tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, her battle to pick her successor, and now her forthright views about […]
Thirty-six flights cancelled in Ahmedabad More than 450 IndiGo flights were scrapped at airports across the country on Monday, as India’s largest carrier continued to struggle with restoring normal operations. The disruption has now stretched into its seventh consecutive day, marking an air travel crisis unlike anything the country has seen before. At Delhi airport […]
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s largest renewable energy company, has taken a significant step in its sustainability journey by mainstreaming the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework, which provides organisations with a structured, science-based approach to identify, assess, manage and disclose their dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities related to nature and biodiversity, into […]
The love story that started quietly ends loudly with allegations about her fiance Palash cheating on her the day before her wedding. Cricket icon Smriti Mandhana has confirmed that her long-awaited wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal had been called off. What was supposed to be a joyous, star-studded celebration ended in silence, deleted photos, […]
A fresh fault line has opened between Maharashtra and Gujarat — this time over the country’s most celebrated fruit. Konkan’s Alphonso growers are up in arms after what they describe as Gujarat’s latest attempt to “muscle in” on Maharashtra’s cultural and agricultural heritage. The outrage erupted after NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar revealed that Navsari […]
IndiGo’s operations were thrown into further chaos on Saturday. As many 400 flights were cancelled from four major airports, a day after the airline secured temporary relaxations in the second phase of court-mandated flight duty and rest period norms for cockpit crew, media reports revealed. Ahmedabad airport experienced long queues. Reports have emerged of passengers […]
The rupee is under severe strain as foreign investments into India have slowed sharply. Money leaving the country is rising, pushing net flows towards zero. These are the key inferences experts draw while explaining the weakening rupee. The main reason for the rupee’s weakness, experts believe, has often been India’s trade deficit. In simple words, […]
Winter brings life to Ahmedabad’s streets and parks. Joggers, walkers, and fitness fans take over every corner. Health enthusiasts are out in full force. Yet, the city struggles with a serious issue: open public spaces. A study by CEPT University students reveals a harsh truth. Ahmedabad offers just 0.5 square meters of open space per […]
A Bengaluru couple with a combined monthly income of Rs. 3.2 lakh is redefining what early retirement can look like. Their story, shared by CA Nitin Kaushik on X, shows that it’s not extreme frugality or high-risk investment strategies that build wealth—it’s steady, disciplined action repeated month after month. The couple lives in an inherited […]
Shaktisinh Gohil, Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat, on Friday demanded that the state government should generously provide adequate compensation to the farmers who suffered massive losses due to unseasonal rains during Diwali. Speaking during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Gohil said the compensation given by the state government is very less and is […]
The US’s move to expand social-media scrutiny for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants could strike a severe blow to India’s IT powerhouse. With Indian professionals comprising the overwhelming majority of H-1B holders, this policy threatens to derail careers, stall critical projects, and leave families in limbo. In a significant tightening of America’s visa-vetting system, the […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tore into the Centre over what he described as utter chaos in the country’s aviation sector amid IndiGo’s spiralling flight cancellations and disruptions, laying the blame squarely on the government’s “monopoly model.” In a post on social media, the Lok Sabha Opposition Leader demanded “fair competition” in the aviation space to […]
The White House has launched a new “media bias” page that it claims will highlight inaccurate reporting. But instead of promoting transparency, critics say the page is being used to attack news outlets that challenge President Donald Trump. According to reports, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned the initiative and called for the page to […]
Matrimonial disputes in India routinely collide with criminal allegations. Cases demand simultaneous judgments on marriage, money and violent crime. And jarring contradictions often surface when courts decide on maintenance for wives. Often, the process becomes a test of judicial restraint and evidentiary fairness. One case illustrates this complexity. The Gujarat High Court has temporarily stayed […]
The US government has been firm and unapologetic about its hard-line immigration posture. So unflinching US President Donald Trump’s administration has been on this that it’s now planning an even broader shutdown of entry into the country. The message was unmistakable: Washington is preparing to widen its already-severe travel restrictions, setting the stage for a dramatic expansion of […]
Information given in Rajya Sabha in reply to Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani’s question As a result of the continuous efforts of the Government of India, 2661 Indian fishermen have been repatriated from Pakistan since 2014. This information was given in the Rajya Sabha by the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirtivardhan Singh, while replying […]
Motherson, through its joint venture Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics Limited (SAMRX), on Friday announced an agreement with Dighi Port Limited (DPL), a subsidiary of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), to establish a dedicated facility for auto exports at the Dighi Port in Maharashtra. This strategic partnership will make Dighi Port as […]
The Gujarat government has often claimed that the state’s liquor prohibition is being enforced effectively. However, even as alcohol remains officially banned, Gujarat is increasingly becoming a major entry point for drugs. According to data shared by the Union Home Ministry, 91,453 kg of narcotics have been seized in the state over the last five […]
