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Prosecutors in Kenosha, Wisconsin, have brought serious felony charges against two Gujarati men living in the Chicago suburbs, accusing them of diverting more than $653,000 in gold from an elderly North Kenosha resident. Authorities say the case appears to be tied to a larger, internationally operated fraud network. The charges were formally submitted on November […]
The heritage city of Ahmedabad transformed into a vibrant celebration of endurance and unity as more than 24,000 runners took part in the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park on Sunday morning. Anchored in the purpose-led theme of #Run4OurSoldiers, the marathon once again brought the city together in a spirited tribute to India’s Armed Forces, with this […]
Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday revised the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states, including Gujarat. In an official notification, the ECI extended the deadline for enumeration to 11 December, from the original deadline of December 4. Though the official notification does not say anything about […]
In a major blow to an international cyber-fraud operation, Vejalpur police on Friday arrested four local men accused of orchestrating a scheme that duped American citizens by posing as legitimate loan providers. The suspects — Jasim Malvaniya, Golam Ghanchi, Shoaib Qureshi and Kaivan Ghanchi — all hail from Vejalpur. According to police, Kaivan Ghanchi is […]
Another tragic incident in Gujarat has highlighted the growing toll of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll on Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Dineshkumar Raval, 50, principal of the Government Primary Girls’ School in Sudasana village, Satlasana taluka, Mehsana district, passed away in the early hours of Friday, reportedly from a heart attack. […]
Air passengers in India and several other countries may face delays this weekend after Airbus ordered an immediate software update for A320-family aircraft worldwide. The update is mandatory and requires airlines to temporarily ground planes to fix a potential flight-control problem linked to intense solar radiation. According to media reports, the issue affects one of […]
A probe into a drug haul case in Mizoram has led to an unexpected breakthrough. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has traced the drug trail to Gujarat. It emerged that Gujarat-based firms supplied chemical precursors used to manufacture methamphetamine or meth. In its statement, the ED said its Aizawl sub-zonal office carried out searches on November […]
There are frequent reports of mobile phones and other prohibited items being discovered in various jails across Gujarat. VIP inmates are often alleged to receive special treatment behind bars, and there are also accusations that prisoners bribe staff members in exchange for additional facilities. This time around, a mobile phone has been found from the […]
Is Donald Trump using his second term to turn a campaign pledge into governing practice? What began in March 2023 as a rally line (he said he was people’s retribution) has hardened into a hunt for enemies, according to news agency Reuters. The media house counted 470 targets and perhaps more in an exhaustive report. […]
A student from Jammu and Kashmir at L D Engineering College in Ahmedabad has alleged that he and his roommate were targeted in a violent incident inside the campus hostel late on Friday, after an online dispute escalated into a physical assault. The episode, involving a large group of masked youths, has intensified […]
Two-time champions Mumbai Indians will be confident heading into a new season of the Women’s Premier League in 2026 after managing to get back most of the previous champions from the team at the mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday. Speaking about the thought process, Nita M Ambani said, “Auction days are really exciting […]
A 19-year-old commerce student from Nana Chiloda has approached the Cyber Crime Police Station after discovering that a supposed work-from-home opportunity offering paid hotel-review tasks was actually an elaborate scam that cost him more than Rs. 7 lakh. The student, Omprakash Narendrakumar Tehelyani, stated in his FIR that the fraud unfolded over four days—from June […]
US President Donald Trump has announced a halt to migration from all Third World Countries, citing the recent shooting near the White House that compelled him to make this radical decision. One of two National Guard soldiers shot by an Afghan national on Thursday later died from injuries. Following the attack, Trump said the move […]
India is moving through another season of choking air. Cities wake up under muted skies. The light feels weaker, the air heavier. Across states, pollution levels swing between bad and dangerous. AQI numbers are dominating conversations. Now, after New Delhi, it’s Ahmedabad’s turn to feel the impact of the weather. AQI readings reportedly crossed 300. Thaltej, […]
In the pursuit of the American dream, even routine steps can carry heavy risks. The cost is measured in uncertainty, fear and, as reports have revealed, handcuffs. Reports have emerged that federal authorities have been detaining individuals, including the spouses of American citizens, during routine Green Card interviews at US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) […]
In a moving display of integrity, a 26-year-old groom from Muzaffarnagar refused a dowry of Rs. 31 lakh at his wedding, choosing instead to accept just Rs. 1 as shagun. The bride, 24-year-old Aditi Singh, and her family—still grappling with the loss of her father during the Covid-19 crisis—had arranged the money on a ceremonial […]
In a significant reinforcement of women’s inheritance rights under Hindu succession law, the Gujarat High Court—along with lower courts—has clarified that a woman’s decision to marry outside her caste cannot be used to strip her of her lawful share in either ancestral property or property self-acquired by her parents. One case involved a Patel woman […]
Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Amit Chavda has written to Chief Electoral Officer Hareet Shukla, raising concerns over irregularities in the voter list. Chavda alleged that 67 lakh voters who were not in the 2002 voters’ list have been included without proper verification. For context, we may recall that the Congress has accused the […]
Despite Gujarat’s long-standing prohibition policy and repeated assurances of a “liquor-free, drug-free state,” narcotics smuggling and consumption continue to surge across both urban and rural regions. Recent data, major seizures, and public protests have intensified scrutiny on the government’s enforcement efforts, with critics alleging systemic gaps and unanswered questions regarding the masterminds behind record drug […]
The raid on a 12th-floor office in Sakar-9 on Ashram Road earlier this week has blown the lid off what investigators now believe is a sprawling international herbal-remedy fraud targeting NRIs across the US, Canada and Europe. While the operation initially appeared to be a bogus call centre selling fake ayurvedic treatments, police say the […]
