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Diamond Worker Union Gujarat, an apex body of diamond workers in Gujarat, has sought immediate economic package for the diamond industry following 25 per cent tariff imposed by USA and the threat of additional 25 per cent looming large over the industry. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, the Union said […]
The Supreme Court has criticised Bihar’s political parties for their inaction in helping citizens excluded from the draft electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process to file claims and objections. According to various reports, a two-judge bench led by Justice Surya Kant directed 12 political parties to issue clear instructions to their workers, […]
The Supreme Court on Friday revised its controversial August 8 directive on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, now allowing vaccinated and dewormed dogs to be returned to the areas they were originally picked up from—a decision welcomed by animal welfare groups. However, dogs showing signs of rabies or aggressive behavior must be kept in separate shelters […]
The murder of Class 10 student Nayan Santani has exposed a troubling pattern of unchecked violence at his Maninagar school, where police now say at least a dozen brawls had taken place before Tuesday’s fatal stabbing. City crime branch officers are probing why repeated fights were overlooked and whether Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School […]
Following the death of a 15-year-old Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School student, Nayan Santani, who was stabbed in the stomach by a juvenile, the Crime Branch has filed a lawsuit against the school, claiming it was negligent and had failed to respond appropriately in an emergency. With Gujarat shocked and stirred, outrage followed. Demonstrations […]
Even as the “murder” of a class X student of a private school in Ahmedabad earlier this week by a fellow schoolmate has become a cause of concern, a class VIII boy was stabbed by a classmate in a primary school in Balasinor town of Mahisagar district on Thursday. According to details, the victim sustained […]
In a move to tackle the rising menace of online gambling, the Parliament has approved a sweeping bill to ban money-based online games altogether. This new law cracks down not just on the games themselves, but also on their promotion and the financial pipelines that keep them running—aiming to shut down a growing source of […]
In what could be a significant shake-up, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime may soon undergo some major surgery—at least if one goes by the hints dropped by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech. Among the headline-grabbing proposals is the idea of making insurance premiums completely GST-free. Addressing the GoM (Group […]
A day after mortal remains of Nayan Santani, a class X student of a private school in Ahmedabad, were consigned to flames on Wednesday, there is anger amongst parents and students community. Police have also stumbled upon a chat between the accused and his friend in which has confessed to the crime. A case has […]
The Gujarat High Court has come down heavily on its Registry for the inexplicable delay in installing CCTV cameras within the court premises. The court drew a sharp comparison to the red tape that often plagues government departments. According to reports, the proceedings were presided over by Justice Sandeep N Bhatt. The Court reviewed a […]
Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Italia has strongly criticized Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Harish Khurana for sharing an alleged AI-generated photo falsely linking him to Rajesh Sakariya, the man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Italia on Wednesday called Khurana “no better than a petty troll” for spreading misinformation. In a video message, Italia […]
Tensions erupted and tempers flared in the Lok Sabha following Home Minister Amit Shah’s tabling of three highly contentious bills that call for the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or ministers held in custody for 30 straight days. According to reports, the move met with protest from the opposition, with MPs shouting […]
It was a regular public interaction at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s residence on Wednesday morning. Soon, it spiralled into chaos when a man posing as a complainant physically assaulted her, taking the gathering by surprise. The attacker was identified as 41-year-old Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya from Rajkot. Security personnel immediately apprehended him. While his family […]
In a significant step to enhance wildlife diversity in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, the Gujarat Forest Department, in collaboration with Vantara, a leading wildlife rescue and conservation initiative founded by Anant Ambani, under whose aegis the Greens Zoological, Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre operates, introduced 33 spotted deer (Axis axis), commonly known as chital, into a designated […]
US President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Indian goods—raising the rate to 50 per cent—threatened to spin the global order off its axis. Announced several weeks ago with little prior warning, the steep increase has had its obvious implications on world trade at large. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump’s […]
A tragic incident on Tuesday, a 15-year-old Class 10 student was fatally stabbed by a schoolmate at Seventh Day School in Khokhra. The confrontation is reportedly linked to an earlier dispute. The injured student was rushed for treatment but later succumbed to his injuries, leading to widespread outrage among family members and the local community. According to […]
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly assaulted during a Jan Sunwai (public hearing) at her official residence on Wednesday. The incident occurred when a man, believed to be around 40 years old, suddenly approached her during the event and slapped her. According to police and eyewitness accounts, the man was carrying a bag and […]
Upholding their theme of continuity in leadership with an eye on the future, national selectors Ajit Agarkar & Co. have reinstated Shubman Gill to India’s T20I team for the Asia Cup, going to the extent of elevating him as the vice-captain. The decision will be debated considering that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer are in […]
Gujarat ranks No. 1 in renewable energy installed capacity in the country with total installed capacity of 38,219.18 MW as on 31 July, 2025. Solar power contributed the largest share at 21,904.55 MW, followed by wind power at 14,081.48 MW and remaining coming from large & small power and bio-power. Moreover, Gujarat has the potential for […]
The Aam Aadmi Party in Gujarat has often accused the ruling BJP and the opposition and their leaders of wrong doings. However, an incident in Godhra has put the party in an embarrassing position. On Monday, the local crime branch from Godhra arrested seven people, including AAP leader Ashish Kamdar, for their alleged involvement in […]
