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US President Donald Trump has declared a travel ban, invoking national security as the rationale behind an executive order that locks out nationals from 12 countries. Effective from June 9, the directive imposes a total travel blackout on Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and […]
The felicitation ceremony for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium turned into a tragedy on Wednesday. At least eleven people lost lives and several others injured in a stampede among the frenzied fans. The stampede is reported to have taken place after the police lathicharged the fans, who were getting uncontrollable to have […]
Long before the rise of the Harappan civilisation, the vast expanses of the Kutch region in Gujarat were home to thriving prehistoric hunter-gatherer communities. A recent study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), in collaboration with experts from IIT Kanpur (IITK), Inter University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) Delhi, and Physical Research Laboratory […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $800 million financial assistance package for Pakistan. This has triggered a sharp response from India, which has long opposed international aid to its neighbour over concerns of terror financing and economic mismanagement. The ADB’s bailout is aimed at improving Pakistan’s public financial management. It comprises a $300 million policy-based […]
Punjab Police have cracked down hard on a Pakistan-backed espionage network, arresting yet another high-profile digital content creator. Jasbir Singh, who commands over 1.1 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, Jaan Mahal, was taken into custody by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Mohali, acting on precise intelligence that exposed his role in the covert […]
Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan believes that the latest GDP figures for India — 6.5 percent annual growth and 7.4 percent in the last quarter — are not accurate indicators of the country’s economic growth. He believes that yardstick for economic growth should be inclusive and sustainable, insisting that this approach is imperative to achieve […]
Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator and a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited, has raised USD 750 million via External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) from a consortium of international banks. The transaction was led by First Abu Dhabi Bank, Barclays PLC, and Standard Chartered Bank. The proceeds will be used to refinance […]
An agonising 18-year wait finally shattered—ushering in a night drenched in redemption, relief, and pure ecstasy for one side, while delivering a devastating, soul-crushing heartbreak to the other. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, once the object of ridicule and banter on social media, kissed this trophy that eluded them since the inaugural IPL season in 2008. Punjab […]
In a state already grappling with a dangerously skewed child sex ratio — a mere 890 girls per 1,000 boys, as per the 2011 Census — the busting of a horrifying female feticide racket has dealt a fresh blow to Gujarat’s already battered conscience. Despite years of awareness campaigns and legislation banning sex determination, the […]
In a move to commemorate India’s fierce military pushback during Operation Sindoor — the country’s strategic response to cross-border terrorism — the Gujarat government is preparing to construct a memorial park on the India-Pakistan border. Officials have confirmed that this initiative is meant to honour the unwavering courage of the armed forces and the spirit […]
A 56-year-old woman from Surat, Meenaben Mohanbhai Rathod, died while being questioned by Maharashtra’s Nashik Cyber Cell in connection with a cyber fraud investigation. According to police, the media highlighted, a sum of Rs 6 lakh had been credited to Meenaben’s bank account around seven months earlier and was immediately withdrawn. A team from the […]
In a chilling revelation that underscores the grave national security threat looming over the northern belt of India, Punjab Police have apprehended an alleged spy deeply embedded within a cross-border espionage network tied to Pakistan’s notorious intelligence agency, the ISI, and a top Khalistani terrorist, Gopal Singh Chawla. The accused, Gagandeep Singh, has allegedly leaked […]
Torrent Power Ltd (TPL) has signed a long-term Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with BP Singapore Pte. Limited, a subsidiary of global integrated energy company bp, for supply of up to 0.41 MMTPA of LNG from 2027 to 2036. The LNG procured under this agreement will be strategically utilized by TPL, including to operate its […]
TotalEnergies is “committed to continue to support the expansion of Adani Green,” Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of the French energy giant, said in Paris on Monday. With Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL )’s current capacity of 14 gigawatts and plans for continued expansion, the partnership with TotalEnergies is expected to play an important role […]
With thousands of fans reaching Ahmedabad to witness the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, there has been dramatic rise in airfares for the Ahmedabad-bound flights. The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, world’s largest cricket stadium, on Tuesday evening. Along with the rise in the airfares, blackmarketing […]
Hamleys has launched a 1170 square metre store at The Avenues mall in Kuwait, a lifestyle destination spread across over 1.3 million square meters which features more than 1,000 stores across 12 themed districts, making it the perfect stage for Hamleys to enchant a brand-new audience. This milestone opening marks Hamleys’ debut in Kuwait and its 9th […]
Shreyas Iyer is no longer just a promising name in Indian cricket — he is becoming a towering presence in the white-ball format. Already a match-winner in ODIs and with his spot firmly secured in India’s 50-over setup, Iyer is now thundering back into the T20I conversation with resounding authority. His recent exploits in the […]
An 18-year-old pregnant woman succumbed to Covid in Ahmedabad on Monday even as the number of active coronavirus cases in India neared the 4000 mark, with Delhi reporting the highest single-day increase of 47 new cases, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare revealed. A resident of Vinzol area of Ahmedabad, she was admitted to […]
Tensions in the United States continue to boil over amid the intensifying Israel-Hamas conflict, as a horrifying attack in Boulder, Colorado, laid bare the growing threat of politically motivated violence. On Sunday, a man hurled Molotov cocktails and wielded a makeshift flamethrower against a group gathered to honor Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. At […]
Following a harrowing incident in Harni, Vadodara—where several students drowned during a school picnic—Gujarat has undertaken a sweeping overhaul of its student safety protocols. The shocking tragedy forced a hard look at the glaring lapses in oversight and prompted a comprehensive review of existing regulations surrounding school outings. In direct response, and under the weight […]
