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Gujarat ATS has arrested two people — a retired Army Subedar from Goa, Ajaykumar Surendrasingh (47), and Rashmani Ravindra Pal (35) from Dadra & Nagar Haveli — for allegedly sharing sensitive military information with Pakistan-based handlers. Investigators say both were in touch with operatives of Pakistan’s intelligence agencies, who posed as Indian women on social […]
The Congress on Wednesday wrapped up the opening phase of its Jan Aakrosh Yatra at Becharaji in Mehsana, completing a two-week journey that spanned roughly 1,100 km across seven districts. The closing event drew senior leaders including GPCC chief Amit Chavda, CLP leader Tushar Chaudhary, and former Union minister Bharatsinh Solanki, while AICC general secretary […]
Struggling with excess weight is a reality for millions, and navigating several diets, workout plans, and so-called miracle solutions can be exhausting. Many people start strong but find it difficult to maintain momentum. Dr. Arjun Sabharwal—a nephrologist who once dealt with obesity himself—broke this cycle. He lost 40 kg and dramatically improved his health, and […]
A baby cam acts as our distant eyes when we aren’t home and need to monitor the safety of our place. But while we track movements inside our rooms, someone else may be monitoring the place through the same baby cam. The very cameras meant to protect homes are themselves vulnerable to intruders. And Gujarat […]
The Indian rupee had tumbled to a low of 90.02 against the US dollar. It’s the lowest the local currency has ever touched. In 2025 alone, the rupee has lost around 5 per cent against the dollar, making it one of Asia’s worst-performing currencies this year. At the time of this article going live, the […]
Even as political tensions are rising in Gujarat, data reveals a troubling trend. Gujarat police are now attracting more complaints than the state’s own criminal networks. We may recall that Congress MLA from Vadgam, Jignesh Mevani, recently spared no digs at the ruling BJP government. He took potshots at Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, who […]
India has beaten New York in a race for driver-owned ride-hailing. Even before its full-fledged nationwide rollout, Bharat Taxi, celebrated as the world’s first national ride-hailing mobility cooperative fully owned by drivers, has become the world’s largest driver-owned mobility collective. In just 10 days, Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, promoted by eight major national cooperatives, onboarded […]
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has sharply criticised the Gujarat government, claiming that the state—despite its prohibition policy—has become a hub for narcotics and illicit liquor. According to him, interactions during the Congress’ ongoing Jan Aakrosh Yatra have revealed widespread anxiety among citizens, particularly women, who say their communities are […]
In an embarrassment for the Gujarat BJP, Vasna Police have registered an FIR for abetment to suicide and offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against six persons, including the nephew of BJP MLA Amit Thaker. This follows the death of 30-year-old Ankit Solanki. The FIR was filed on Monday by Kunal Solanki, elder […]
In response to the Supreme Court’s recent directions issued in a suo motu writ petition on the growing number of stray dog attacks nationwide, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has instructed all zones, sub-zones, departments and associated institutions to immediately appoint Nodal Officers tasked with keeping stray dogs out of public facilities. The move follows […]
‘Battlefield and Beyond’, a concept to bring out the real time interactive event on the life of our fallen soldiers, to keep our generations aware and concerned about our War Heroes. A Documentary on the life of a Braveheart who laid his life in Kargil war, curated by Metamorphes and Marwah Studio, ‘Virasat: Battlefield […]
Data safety for mobile phone users and the right for privacy make for uneasy bedfellows. This was starkly evident when the Centre moved to place the Sanchar Saathi app on every new handset, even as Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia insisted that the tool was not intrusive. He specified that the app wasn’t even mandatory. […]
Sportspersons often speak about a balance between enjoying public support and having their personal space. Adulation lifts them up. But it can be counter-productive too. Before a high-pressure match, they want to be in a zone to attain laser-sharp concentration. That is part of an intense preparation. Recently, India’s woman batsman Jemimah Rodrigues revealed the […]
Yet another case of “digital arrest” has been reported in Gujarat. A brother-sister pair from Patan were tricked into staying on continuous video calls for a week — pressured with threats, fake warrants and bogus legal documents. They lost Rs. 21 lakh to the cyber scammers. According to the complaint filed on November 28 with […]
A third-year BTech student of Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) died by suicide on the campus late on Sunday night. Advait Nair, 20, was a student of the Computer Science and Engineering department of the University in Surat. He had enrolled on an NRI seat in 2023. According to details, Nair jumped off […]
Two Bhil couples from Pakistan’s Sindh province have been detained in Kutch after crossing the international border in separate incidents. A national daily, citing information provided by the police, has reported that the first couple, Tara Ranmal Chudi, known as Toto, and Meena, left their village of Lasri on the night of October 4. Lasri, […]
Even as actress Shilpa Shetty’s Bastian Hospitality is set to operate the food zone spread over one lakh square feet at Central Park in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, a controversy has emerged over alleged changes to the tender conditions to favour a preferred bidder. According to a report in Gujarat Samachar, a vernacular daily, the annual […]
Gujarati theatre has a rich, evolving legacy that spans folk traditions and music-driven performances. Its roots lie in forms like Bhavai, which shaped community storytelling. Even in an age when walking to theatres seems less appealing than watching a Netflix series in the living room, Gujarat theatre exerts a pull on pure lovers of literature […]
The H-1B landscape for Indian IT firms is shifting fast. In FY 2025, the top seven Indian IT companies received only 4,573 approvals for initial employment. A national newspaper that published this data revealed a 70% drop from the figures 10 years ago. It attributed the numbers to National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) while […]
A team of researchers at Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) has created a cotton fabric that combines mosquito repellence, UV protection, and antibacterial properties—while remaining environmentally friendly. Their herbal-finished textile aims to redefine how everyday protective fabrics are designed and used. The innovation has emerged from the Department of Textile Chemistry at MSU’s Faculty of Technology […]
