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Small towns are doing big things. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, cities with fewer than four lakh people are showing the way in strong climate action initiatives. According to a report in a national newspaper, Vita, Karad, and Ichalkaranji in Maharashtra, and Anjar and Gandhidham in Gujarat, have worked with the Centre for Water and Sanitation […]
A senior member of the Republican Party has sparked controversy by opposing the installation of a 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman—dubbed the ‘Statue of Union’—recently unveiled in Texas. The backlash comes amid growing tensions between U.S. and India over trade disagreements, tariffs, and a rise in online hate speech targeting India and Hinduism. The controversy […]
A ship anchored at Porbandar Subhashnagar Jetty in Gujarat caught fire on Monday. The fire dousing operation began with three fire brigade vehicles arriving at the scene, officials said. The ship – Haridarshan, which belongs to Jamnagar-based HRM & Sons, was towed to the middle of the sea as the fire became severe due to its […]
As Navratri sparks celebration across India, Bihar’s political circles are witnessing their own version of drama. Not with music and dance, but with unfollows, social media posts, and ostensibly visible cracks within the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) first family. According to party insiders, a growing discontent has emerged within the Yadav household over the increasing […]
Days after receiving a clean chit from SEBI over the Hindenburg allegations, billionaire Gautam Adani has said his ports-to-energy group will now shift toward accelerating innovation, improving transparency, and building for long-term impact. “Today, a cloud that had hung over us for more than two years has been lifted,” Adani said in an internal message […]
As Gujarat prepares for the nine-night spectacle of Navratri, the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), operating under the state’s Department of Science & Technology, is reaching out to stakeholders to raise awareness about intellectual property (IP) rights linked to the festival. Innovators with a flair for creativity now have a shot at securing […]
Gujarat has seen the craze for going abroad, both for studies and also for settling down on foreign shores. However, the changing visa norms in various countries, including America and Canada, has led to a drop in students going abroad for studies. According to a report in a vernacular daily, there has been a drop […]
The recent policy grenade that Donald Trump’s administration has hurled across the Pacific has shaken up India’s IT sector and stock markets. Last week, tech giants and professionals were caught off guard as Washington DC announced a hike in the H-1B visa fee, from $2,000–$5,000 to $1,00,000 (approximately Rs 88 lakh). The fallout was expectedly […]
Aligning with the BJP seems to come with more than just political capital. It often brings a tidal wave of financial tailwinds as well. Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s ascent to power, with support from the BJP, appears to have coincided rather conveniently with a stunning upswing in Heritage Foods’ stock and, by extension, his family’s wealth. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the nation to buy their favourite stuff and enjoy the festive season. On Sunday, as the country awaited his 5 pm national address, the Prime Minister surprised the country with just rhetoric. Sab Ka Muh Meetha Hoga (Sweets in every one’s mouth), he said announcing that the savings festival, […]
Parts of Gujarat and Meghalaya reported tremors which are believed to be the impact of a 4 magnitude earthquake that hit Bangladesh. Two mild tremors were recorded in Gujarat’s Kutch district on Sunday with no reports of injuries or damage to property, officials said. According to the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR), the first tremor […]
A Gujarati from Navsari has claimed that life in India is too difficult and rationalises the move back to Canada. In a post which has now gone viral, this Reddit user claims that India is not for us. The post was shared by @Economy_Push_8886, with the caption, “Moving back to Canada from India, India is […]
Following the new mandate about the H1-B via, Microsoft has urged its employees on H-1B and H-4 visas to return to the US immediately before the Trump administration’s September 21 deadline, after which companies will be required to pay $100,000 per year for each H-1B worker visa. Reuters reported this saying Microsoft has advised those already […]
In an incident that has sent shockwaves across Gujarat, a woman in Mehsana district was allegedly forced to dip her hands into a pot of boiling oil. All to prove her fidelity to her husband. The incident reportedly occurred on September 16 in Gerita. It surfaced only after a chilling video of the act went […]
Even as the coastal town of Bhavnagar has been waiting since 2006 for then Chief Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil his promises, today Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth ₹34,200 crore in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, emphasizing India’s commitment to self-reliance. When Modi was the CM he promised several developmental works for Bhavnagar in Saurashtra. […]
The placement season at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) for the two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (MBA-PGP) has brought exciting news. There has been a substantial increase in salary packages. But students may not look at the scenario with rose-tinted glasses. On the global front, international job offers took a quieter turn, […]
A significant change in US immigration policy has compelled Microsoft to issue an immediate advisory to its employees on H-1B and H-4 visas. According to reports, starting September 21, companies will have to pay a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B visa holder, following a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Microsoft has asked […]
Acharya Devvrat has earned the distinction of being the longest-serving Governor of Gujarat since the state’s formation in 1960. Appointed on July 22, 2019, by the Narendra Modi-led central government, Devvrat has not only surpassed his predecessors in tenure but also emerged as the longest-serving uninterrupted Governor under the current administration, having earlier served as […]
Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bhavnagar on Saturday, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil has reminded him of the promises that he made in the past and has asked him to seek forgiveness from the people of Bhavnagar. The PM is to unveil projects over Rs 1 lakh crore in Bhavnagar on […]
India is rapidly climbing the charts, with a sharp uptick in millionaire households. According to the Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025, cited by a news portal, India is expected to boast 8,71,700 millionaire families by 2025, each worth at least Rs 8.5 crore (US$1 million). This marks a jump from 1,59,900 in 2017 and […]
