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In a joint press conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Boris Johnson stressed the importance of keeping Indo-Pacific region free, open and rule-based. The two countries had agree to combat threats on air, space and maritime. UK PM Johnson said, “We have had wonderful talks today and have strengthened our relationship in every […]
The Gujarat BJP chief CR Paatil declared a three-day “vacation” for his workers from May 2 to 4, on Thursday, May 22, 2022. On this decision, Paatil stated that the party workers would have to “work hard” for six months without a break until the assembly elections. The BJP has 1.14 crore primary members in […]
Goddess of wealth Lakshmi has always been a favoured deity compared to Goddess of knowledge Saraswati in Gujarat. However, the recent cases of paper leaks are anything to go by, the already bleak history of Gujarat’s education is getting bleaker. Paper leak in a primary school is nothing less than a freefall into the abyss. […]
On Thursday, Reliance Retail announced the debut of ‘Swadesh’, a dedicated artisan-only store format that will feature agriculture and food goods, handlooms, clothes, textiles, handicraft, and handmade natural products. According to Reliance Retail, this will improve its “hand-made in India” campaign and give a global platform for craftsmen and marketers of handcrafted products. It is […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that North Delhi Municipal Corporation’s act of continued demolition in Jahangirpuri despite the stay order will be reviewed seriously. The court further ordered the corporation to stop all the demolition activities until further notice. The case is set to be heard in after two weeks. “Status quo to be […]
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has entered into a definitive agreement for acquisition of 100% stake in Ocean Sparkle Ltd (OSL), which is India’s leading third-party marine services provider. The deal was done through the group’s subsidiary, The Adani Harbour Services Ltd (TAHSL). Ocean Sparkle, established in 1995, has an asset base […]
Former RBI Governor and renowned economist Raghuram Rajan has warned against the rising tide of communal hatred in India and said that the ‘Anti-minority’ tag for India will hurt domestic companies. Dr Rajan said that the perception of the government as one favouring a community over another might have consequences such as Indian companies losing […]
As India reels under destruction and caused by communal clashes, another advocate of Hindutva has come under fire. Sadhvi Rithambara asserted that India will soon become a Hindu Rashtra and urged Hindu couples to produce four children and dedicate two to the nation. Rithambara, the founder of Durga Vahini, the women’s wing of the […]
Carrying the first-ever National Transgender Awards’ legacy further, the Tamil Nadu state government, on April 20, honoured the exceptional services of a 53-year-old transgender towards upliftment of the third gender in the state. The national recognition started its maiden conclave December 2021. Gingee-based Marlima Muralitharan from Villupuram was honoured for her outstanding work towards upliftment […]
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that the government had constituted an expert committee to inquire into the increasing incidents of electric two-wheelers catching fire. In the past couple of months there have been growing number of mishaps reported where electric two-wheelers have caught fire, where many people have been injured and some have also lost their […]
Master planner Prashant Kishor’s recipe for a stronger Congress, and possibly a wining Congress, seems to begin with a key ingredient: Elect a non-Gandhi as party president. This, according to him, could help whip up the desired result with a higher success rate. He also suggested leaving the three important posts of UPA Chairman, Parliamentary […]
While India’s “diplomatic” stand on the Russian aggression in Ukraine has been “called out” by the US, India minced no words in strictly condemning visit of US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). The MEA, on Thursday said the visit reflected “narrow-minded” politics. Omar, who is on a four-day visit to Pakistan, also met Imran […]
In its earnest bid to revive the grand old party of Indian politics, the Congress has finally secured election strategist Prashant Kishor’s detailed mapping for the 2024 general elections. What started last Saturday with a meeting between PK and the party top command, dragged into the week with successive deliberations and more heavyweights thrown in. […]
Leaders of a little over two dozen leading national and regional textile associations are assembling in Ahmedabad on Saturday for a leadership conclave organised by GCCI. The event will be held in Shree Shakti Convention Centre near Vaishnodevi Circle. The textile taskforce of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce has organised this conclave where senior representatives […]
Gujarat Government on Thursday filled up to 25 substantive vacancies in the Gujarat Cadre of Indian Police Service. The Union Public Service Commission approved the following officers from the list submitted by Selection Committee on 11.02.2022.
CEPT University’s Faculty of Architecture will host the 28th CAADRIA Annual in 2023. This statement was made at the Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2022) Annual, which took place in Sydney recently. The CAADRIA Annual Conference brings together academics, researchers, and practitioners from the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry from across the […]
A fire broke out at a warehouse of Capsun Resource Corp Company this afternoon at around 4:00 pm. The factory is located in an industrial pocket adjacent to Changodar Highway in Sanathal area of Ahmedabad district. The company, manufacturing industrial water coolers, had 50 tons of raw material at the warehouse which was burnt to […]
Gandhian philosophies and ideologies have been the traditional foundation of India, and as we dig through the history we see their strong influence on the governance of the country. Nevertheless, in today’s global market, for any country it is essential to build strategies that promote continuously growth of its economy. Just look at Sri Lanka. […]
Today in Gandhidham, Kutch District, an agitation started against the arrest of Jignesh Mevani by Assam Police. The protest was led by Gujarat Congress Scheduled Caste Department Chairman Hitendra Peedadiya, District Kutch Scheduled Caste Chairman Bharatbhai Solanki and Kutch District Congress President Yajuvendrasinh Jadeja. During the protests, the workers set an effigy of Prime Minister […]
Seems the XE variant is making a stealth rise. On Wednesday, Ahmedabad reported six new cases, taking the active caseload in the city to 50. Across the state, the new case count was 13, taking the active tally to 92. According to the state health department, the number of fully vaccinated people in the state […]
