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When science meets compassion, what seems impossible begins to resemble a miracle. In a remarkable instance that demonstrates how technologically savvy medical professionals can contribute to quality and longevity of life for the elderly, a young doctor in Gujarat has accomplished a rare, sophisticated medical procedure on an 89-year-old. The patient was likely the oldest […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday praised the armed forces for carrying out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying the action targeted those who killed innocent people. He was inaugurating 50 infrastructure projects by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across six states and two Union Territories, “As you all know, last […]
Torrent Gas on Wednesday said that in an unfortunate incident in Junagadh, an underground 90 mm medium-density polyethylene (MDPE) gas pipeline of theirs was inadvertently damaged, during excavation work being carried out by a JCB on behalf of the Junagadh Municipal Corporation. In a statement, Torrent Gas said that this caused gas to leak, which caught fire […]
Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar on Wednesday claimed that 10 members of his family and four aides were killed in Indian strikes across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. Past midnight on Tuesday, India struck nine terror camps linked to Jaish, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes on the Subhan Allah complex in Bahawalpur were one of […]
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has started investigations in the case involving 58 illegal clinical trials at VS Hospital, following the Supreme Court’s directive. The trials, according to reports, were conducted without proper regulatory oversight. The action was prompted by an April 30 petition filed by the NGO Swasthya Adhikar Manch (SAM), which […]
Major airlines have cancelled and rerouted flights over South Asia after India struck nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Qatar, Gulf carriers Emirates and Etihad are among those to halt flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha to airports in northern India and Pakistan, which has closed all airspace. After the Pahalgam attack in which 26 lives […]
India launched precision strikes on militant infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, marking a significant escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours. A missile slammed into the Subhan Mosque in Bahawalpur, which tragically claimed the life of a child. India said the sites targeted were linked to last month’s massacre of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir. “Our actions […]
The Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor,’ targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, according to an official government release. The terror camps attacked were linked to various banned groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The statement clarified, “No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted.” Even as the operation was launched, three innocent civilians lost […]
The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday launched multiple searches in Gujarat as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged financial irregularities in certain Waqf properties in the state. Sources said that a case has been filed by the ED under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) taking cognisance of a Ahmedabad Police FIR. The […]
Unseasonal rains, accompanied by strong winds and dust storms, that lashed Gujarat late on Monday evening has left a trail of devastation. At least 14 people have lost lives in different rain related incidents and the farmers have taken a hit with widespread damage being reported to crops and mangoes. Deaths have been reported from, […]
When Dahod’s BJP MLA Kanaiyalal Kishori tied the knot on Sunday, it wasn’t just a wedding—it was a full-blown public service announcement on patience, perseverance, and planning. After ten years of gentle (and probably not-so-gentle) persuasion, Kishori finally convinced his family to bless his marriage to Sumitra, the woman he had quietly admired for years. […]
With tensions escalating between India and Pakistan following last month’s horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government is stepping up its preparedness. According to reports, the Union Home Ministry has directed all states to carry out rigorous civil defence drills on May 7 (Wednesday) to brace for any possible hostile aggression. At least 244 […]
In what might be the world’s strangest travel reimbursement programme, the Trump administration has unveiled a bold new initiative: handing out $1,000 to migrants who decide to self-deport from the US. Leave the country and get paid for it. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did some number crunching and found that it costs […]
Gujarat Congress president and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil has demanded action against officers under whose tenure illegal constructions came up in and around Chandola lake in Ahmedabad. Within hours after 26 lives were lost in a terror attack in Pahalgam, the Police detained illegal Bangladeshi residents and then illegal constructions were razed to the […]
India has begun a bold overhaul of reservoir capacity at two major hydroelectric projects in Kashmir, in a decisive move following the suspension of a decades-old water-sharing pact with Pakistan. This marks India’s first direct challenge to the Indus Waters Treaty since its inception in 1960. The operations at the Salal and Baglihar dams signal […]
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) on Monday released the results for HSC Science stream, general stream and GUJCET 2025. This year, 93.07 percent students passed class XII exams in all streams. This is higher than last year’s passing percentage of 91.93 percent. In 2023, the passing percentage was 73.27 percent. Among […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand over the next two to three days. According to reports, several other states, including Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, are also expected to witness thunderstorms and hailstorms during this period. […]
The Narmada canal network, a lifeline stretching 75,000 km through Gujarat’s remotest regions, has long struggled with unaddressed leakage. For years, water has quietly seeped from the system, creating a 65 km trail of water that now cuts through the fragile Little Rann of Kutch (LRK). This unintended waterway—about 500 meters wide and one foot […]
A forgotten relic of Ahmedabad’s past, this lake steeped in history stretches across the southern edge of the city. Its waters once nourished the land around it. Called the Chandola Lake, it has over the years witnessed generations of struggle. The lake has taken care of countless families—farmers, vendors, and labourers—who built their lives upon […]
During the inauguration of the Vizhinjam port in Left-ruled Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a subtle swipe at the CPI(M) for its long-standing opposition to private investment. Speaking in the presence of industrialist Gautam Adani, Modi commended the rapid completion of the port by the Adani group. He humorously remarked that if people in […]
