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The death toll in the Gambhira bridge collapse in Padra of Vadodara district rose to 18, even as the rescue operations continued on the second day on Thursday. On Wednesday morning, the bridge on the river Mahisagar broke into two parts and several vehicles fell in the river. From Wednesday night to Thursday, five more bodies […]
Bitcoin’s robust rally has ignited upward momentum throughout the wider digital asset space. Ether, the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, surged to a one-month peak of $2,794.95. It later eased to $2,740.99, marking a 5.4 per cent gain. According to reports, Bitcoin reached a fresh all-time high on Wednesday. It rocketed to $111,988.90 before trading at […]
A day after the collapse of the Gambhira bridge in Vadodara that claimed 15 lives, Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner has directed Bridge Project Department officials to inspect all the bridges in Ahmedabad, including railway overbridges and river bridges. According to information, there are 89 bridges, including 11 bridges over the Sabarmati river, 25 railway bridges, 20 flyover […]
It’s been more than three years since Hatkeshwar Bridge in Ahmedabad was closed for public use owing to structural dangers. Yet the Hatkeshwar Bridge is a crumbling testament to bureaucratic inertia and engineering failure. Built at a staggering cost of Rs 40 crore to connect Khokhra and CTM crossroads, the bridge was neither demolished nor […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stepped away from the script of political resolve, offering a rare, inward look at life after politics. At 60, Shah remains one of India’s most dynamic political engines, often seen as inseparable in work ethic and drive from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But even the most tireless political warriors walk […]
Opposition Congress has demanded sacking of Bachu Khabad, a minister in the Bhupendra Patel led BJP government in Gujarat, for his alleged involvement in multi-crore scam under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act programme. Congress Rajya Sabha MP, Shaktisinh Gohil, told media persons in New Delhi on Wednesday that the scam runs into over […]
Adani Enterprises Ltd’s Rs 1,000 crore bond issue was fully subscribed within three hours of opening on Wednesday, according to stock exchange data. The non-convertible debenture (NCD) issue opened on Wednesday. It was to close on July 22. However, it may see early closure due to the issue being fully subscribed, sources said. NCDs are […]
In a damning revelation, The Air Current, a respected name in aviation journalism, reports that “the ongoing investigation into the cause of the June 12 crash of Air India flight 171 has narrowed its focus to the movement of the engine fuel control switches.” A news portal has cited an article that claims “multiple people […]
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and other Mahagathbandhan allies have been fiercely protesting against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Patna. Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, they have vociferously taken to the streets. The demonstrations have erupted into full-blown blockades, reports claimed, adding that the agitation has the backing of the Congress, Left parties, […]
In a tragic incident, nine people, including a child, lost lives as vehicles plunged into river after Mujpur Gambhira bridge collapse in Padra taluka of Vadodara district on Wednesday morning. The bridge connects Padra and Anand. Pictures reveal Mujpur Gambhira bridge breaking into two pieces. Initial reports indicate that about seven vehicles plunged into river […]
The rise in heart attack-related deaths is increasingly being linked to underlying, often undetected cardiovascular conditions. A post-mortem-based study conducted at BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad offers a stark insight: regardless of the officially recorded cause of death, 40 per cent of the deceased had significantly narrowed arteries, a condition caused by advanced atherosclerosis. This finding points to a […]
In a tragic incident, eight people lost lives as vehicles plunged into river after Mujpur Gambhira bridge collapse in Padra taluka of Vadodara district on Wednesday morning. Pictures reveal Mujpur Gambhira bridge breaking into two pieces. Initial reports indicate that about seven vehicles plunged into river Mahisagar. Five people have been rescued and the search […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Union Government has been promoting Swachh Bharat Mission in a big way and providing subsidy to poor rural households for construction of toilets. However, right under the nose of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, which is ruled by the BJP for the past several years, a matter of unauthorised demolition of a […]
The Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaderships have been trading barbs of late—each accusing the other of cozying up to the BJP. They insist that the INDIA bloc stands solely for the Lok Sabha elections. In the meantime, an unexpected alliance has emerged in south Gujarat. Congress MLA Anant Patel and AAP legislator Chaitar […]
A “key milestone” was the words CEO SB Khyalia used to describe Adani Power Ltd’s (APL) acquisition of Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd. (VIPL), a 2×300 MW domestic coal-fired power plant in Butibori, Nagpur. As the latest acquisition proves, Adani Power Ltd stays committed to providing cost-effective power, helping India in its wider energy objectives. “The […]
At least 104 people were declared dead and an unknown number was missing following the flash floods that swept across central Texas. The catastrophe has sparked outrage over the state’s preparedness and sluggish emergency response. In Kerr County alone—home to Camp Mystic and several other summer camps—search teams have recovered 84 bodies, including 28 children. […]
After going back and forth over contentious tariff cuts, India and the US are on the verge of signing the dotted line. The US President has hinted at sealing a trade agreement with India. “We’ve made a deal with the United Kingdom, we’ve made a deal with China, we’ve made a deal – we’re close […]
Adani Enterprises Limited, the flagship company of the Adani Group and India’s largest listed business incubators in terms of market capitalization with a long track record of creating sustainable infrastructure businesses since 1993, has announced the launch of its second public issuance of secured, rated, listed redeemable, non-convertible debentures. AEL’s first NCD issuance of ₹800 crore, […]
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, one of the principal accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has reportedly confessed to being in Mumbai at the time of the carnage and claimed he was a “trusted agent” of the Pakistani army. The Mumbai Crime Branch had been interrogating him. Rana revealed that Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) thoroughly prepared […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert with a forecast of very heavy rain in Navsari, Valsad, Devbhumi Dwarka, and Kutch districts of Gujarat till Tuesday morning. According to information, widespread rainfall ranging from light to heavy downpour is likely across the state for the next seven days, until July 13. The IMD […]
