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In the latest among a series of studies on risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and their impact on infrastructure and settlements downstream of such lakes, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released satellite-data-based analysis on expansion of glacial lakes in the catchments of Indian Himalayan river basins. ISRO’s analysis says of the […]
Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) P Bharathi, announced that a total of 4.97 crore voters, which includes 12.20 lakh first-time voters, are set to participate in the Lok Sabha elections and bypolls for five assembly seats in Gujarat on May 7. According to the final electoral roll, there are 4,97,68,677 voters expected to cast their […]
The Election Commission (EC) has received a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s controversial ‘infiltrators’ remark at a rally in Rajasthan on Sunday, sources said, adding that it is under consideration and was ‘examined’. In a scathing attack on the Congress, PM Modi, at a rally in Banswara had said, “The Congress manifesto says they […]
After a long search, the 12-member team of the Mumbai Crime Branch recovered a firearm – allegedly used for firing outside Salman Khan’s home earlier this month – from Tapi river in Surat.Senior police inspector Daya Nayak also travelled to Surat for the search operation. Apart from police officers from Surat, local divers and fishermen […]
A firm that outsourced labourers to Essar Projects (India) Limited in Surat has alleged fraud to the tune of Rs 3.5 crore by the officials of the engineering and construction company.Surendra Modi, owner of the Surat-based labour outsourcing company, told police that he had been supplying labourers on contract to Essar Projects in Hazira since […]
A mahapanchayat of the Rajput community held in Meerut’s Kheda village under Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha constituency declared its decision to “boycott BJP candidates” in the first phase of general elections in Uttar Pradesh in protest against “non-implementation of government schemes, rise in unemployment, Agniveer Scheme and insult of the Rajput Samaj”.The boycott call, however, did […]
Model Economic Township Limited (MET City), a 100% subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, witnessed a remarkable growth of 60% in the completed fiscal year of 2023-24. The total number of plots booked in the financial year were 1,079 across all segments, resulting in achieving a total booking value of Rs 1,913 crore for the financial […]
A secret marriage, divorce and a mystery woman, Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh is a man of many colours.A few days back, it was reported that Diljit tied the knot to an Indian-American woman named Sandeep Kaur and kept it under wraps. He is also said to have a son, who lives with his […]
Months after Pakistan said it had credible evidence that Indian agents carried out two assassinations on Pakistani soil, drawing comparisons to the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada, The Guardian (‘Indian government ordered killings in Pakistan, intelligence officials claim’, April 4) claimed in a report that India’s intelligence agency R&AW, at the behest of […]
In October 2023, electoral bonds worth over Rs 11 crore were purchased in the name of six members of a Dalit family from Anjar, a small uneventful city in Gujarat’s Kutch district. As per SBI data released by the Election Commission of India, of these, bonds worth Rs 10 crore were encashed by the Bharatiya […]
Union minister Parshottam Rupala is facing a protracted agitation from the Kshatriya community owing to his remarks about erstwhile princely rulers. He is the BJP candidate for the Rajkot Lok Sabha seat. In what comes as a respite for him, organisations representing the Patidar community to which Rupala belongs, have started rallying around in support. […]
As Gujarat prepares for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on May 7, Congress turncoats gear up to contest the simultaneous Assembly bypolls as BJP candidates. In 2019, the BJP had fielded three turncoat MLAs in the bypolls and “rewarded” them with ministerial berths in the Vijay Rupani Cabinet while a couple more were elevated days […]
Jalandhar: A letter issued to the Punjab government by the Union health ministry seeking an action taken report over the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment undergone by Charan Kaur, who is renowned Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s mother, has invited sharp reactions from millions of his fans and well-wishers from across the globe. In the letter, which was […]
According to Morgan Stanley, India may not match China in the long term economic growth rate. The lead investment bank’s chief Asia economist Chetan Ahya said India was unlikely to achieve the 8%-10% economic growth rates that China pulled off over the long term, even though the bank remains optimistic about the South Asian nation’s […]
On the occasion of World Sleep Day 2024, here’s list of nine foods that can help improve sleep quality. These foods, which include Almonds, Chamomile Tea, Kiwi, Tart Cherry Juice, Fatty Fish, Walnuts, Passionflower and White Rice, contain sleep-promoting compounds such as melatonin, tryptophan, and magnesium. Sleep Specialist suggests incorporating these lighter, sleep-friendly options into […]
Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), a significant entity in India’s fintech landscape, is ceasing key services from today. This development follows the Reserve Bank of India’s imposition of restrictions on the bank due to serious regulatory breaches. Customers who depend on digital payments are advised to seek alternative banking solutions. From today, the following services […]
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the High-Level Committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its comprehensive report on ‘One Nation, One Election’(ONOE) to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. The report, spanning 18,626 pages, is the result of extensive consultations with stakeholders, expert inputs and 191 days of research […]
The demand for coloured gold jewellery is steadily growing in Ahmedabad. Earlier, white gold and rose gold were popular alternatives to pure gold. Now the demand has further extrapolated to other hues. Youth are ready to experiment with different types of jewellery, sparking a rise in demand for the precious metal jewellery in hues of pinks, […]
President Droupadi Murmu approved the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Wednesday. Uttarakhand was the first state in independent India to pass the legislation on UCC. This came after more than a month when the bill was passed by the Uttarakhand Assembly on February 7. The bill was presented by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami […]
The Karnataka government has taken a decisive step by prohibiting the use of artificial colours in popular edible items like Gobi Manchurian and cotton candy. This ban comes in light of the discovery of Carcinogenic Chemicals present in the artificial colours used in these food products. Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao disclosed […]
