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Jagdeep S Chhokar, a conscience keeper of democracy and one of the founding members of the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), has died after a massive heart attack. He was 80. He had been recovering from a shoulder fracture sustained in a fall. According to reports, he also developed a lung infection during treatment.Till his last […]
A man who once lit up a darkened nation is now being seen as the figure to steer Nepal through its political blackout. Just two days after KP Sharma Oli’s dramatic exit, Kulman Ghising’s name has surged to the forefront, championed by the energised, outspoken Gen Z movement that has taken to the streets demanding […]
Right-wing political commentator Charlie Kirk was killed during an event at Utah Valley University. According to reports, security at the event was minimal, which was consistent with how Kirk’s events were typically organised. Students who confided to agencies said that there were no metal detectors or bag checks. Some claimed tickets weren’t even checked. The security detail included six university […]
The Delhi High Court has extended interim protection to actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a case involving unauthorised use of her name, photographs, and likeness, including misuse through artificial intelligence, across digital platforms and commercial products. Justice Tejas Karia on Thursday directed several platforms—among them e-commerce websites and Google LLC—to remove and block the URLs […]
Aspiring US visa applicants from Ahmedabad and north Gujarat are grappling with two significant hurdles. One is the excessively long wait time for appointments. Visitor visa interview slots are currently available only from September 2026. The other is the recent withdrawal of the option to apply for a US visa from third countries, a shift […]
Adani Power Ltd. (APL), India’s largest private sector thermal power generator, said on Thursday that it has been awarded a total of 1600 MW capacity by MP Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) under the recently concluded tendering process. APL received a Letter of Award (LoA) on Thursday from MPPMCL, awarding 800 MW additional capacity under ‘Greenshoe Option’. […]
As many as 43 Gujaratis have managed to reach the Indo-Nepal border safely, away from the nationwide protests in Nepal by Gen-Z students, activists against corruption and social media ban. A large number of Indians, including tourists from Gujarat, have been stranded even as the situation has been turning violent in the last couple of […]
The Congress Party signaled a renewed confidence in its Gujarat strategy on Wednesday as it kicked off the second phase of its Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan with a ten-day training programme for district presidents and office-bearers in Junagadh. Inaugurating the workshop, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the party is well-positioned to win the upcoming elections in Gujarat. […]
The dispute surrounding the estate of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur has deepened, with his children from actor Karisma Kapoor accusing his widow of forgery and unlawful exclusion from his will. Samaira and Kiaan, the two children of Sunjay and Karisma, have approached the Delhi High Court, seeking what they claim is their “rightful share” of […]
The violent eruption in Kathmandu is widely seen as a symptom of something far more serious than temporary political unrest. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation hasn’t extinguished the flames of protest. The situation may not normalise anytime soon. Observers argue that the chaos reflects a deeper disillusionment with Nepal’s democratic system itself. It’s held that the political […]
A massive financial fraud has surfaced in Gujarat, shaking the very foundations of public trust. In a startling admission made yesterday in the Gujarat Assembly, the government reportedly confirmed a Rs 123.22 crore scam under the Nal Se Jal scheme in Mahisagar district. These funds were meant to bring drinking water to rural homes. Shockingly, […]
More than two months after the Gujarat government unveiled a special financial relief package aimed at supporting the struggling diamond industry and its workforce, the vast majority of applicants—particularly those seeking help with school fees for their children—have yet to receive any assistance. On Tuesday, the government shared data in the state assembly revealing that it […]
As demonstrations continue to grip Nepal under the ‘Gen Z’ banner, Prime Minister KP Oli is reportedly preparing for a trip to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to media reports. At the time of this article going live, his aide Prakash Silwal reportedly claimed that Oli has resigned. Vibes of India awaits […]
The monsoon session of the Gujarat Assembly kicked off on a dramatic note Monday, with Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani confronting the state government over widespread financial frauds under the Gujarat Protection of Interest of Deposits Act, 2003. On the very first day, Mevani reportedly posed pointed questions to the Home Department about Ponzi schemes and scam-ridden companies […]
In a case of what is being perceived as blatant discrimination and injustice to the deceased, the Gujarat Government is yet to initiate any criminal action against a powerful industrial group. Three days after bodies of five workers of a hydro power plant in Mahisagar district were fished out, the police are yet to make […]
Looks like Gujarat has hit the brakes on baby-making. According to a Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report by the Census of India, the state’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dipped to 1.8, quietly slipping below the national average of 1.9. A silent drop in diaper sales. This report dates back to 2023, but the […]
At the AVPN Global Conference 2025 in Hong Kong, Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, delivered a stirring appeal to philanthropists, businesses and changemakers: “Don’t just give. Build together.” In her keynote address, Dr Adani emphasised that the next leap for social development depends on collaboration and on bringing every philanthropic institution, NGO and […]
Vadodara police have arrested three members, including a minor, of the ‘Bat Gang’, a burglary ring known for posing as balloon sellers by day and turning into thieves by night. The arrests were made following a series of thefts across the Manjalpur and Makarpura areas of Vadodara. Late-night surveillance and CCTV analysis led Manjalpur police to the […]
The Congress on Monday demanded resignation of Bachu Khabad, minister of state for panchayat and agriculture, whose two sons are allegedly involved in multi-crore Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Dahod. No sooner did the seventh session of the 15th assembly begin, the Congress MLAs staged a walkout demanding Khabad’s resignation. They then stood […]
There was something deeply spiritual about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s relationship with Heeraba Modi, his mother. “A glorious century rests at the feet of God,” India’s Prime Minister tweeted when she left the world at the age of 99 three years ago. She lived a life of simplicity and discipline. Through her actions — not instruction […]
