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Tensions erupted and tempers flared in the Lok Sabha following Home Minister Amit Shah’s tabling of three highly contentious bills that call for the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or ministers held in custody for 30 straight days. According to reports, the move met with protest from the opposition, with MPs shouting […]
It was a regular public interaction at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s residence on Wednesday morning. Soon, it spiralled into chaos when a man posing as a complainant physically assaulted her, taking the gathering by surprise. The attacker was identified as 41-year-old Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya from Rajkot. Security personnel immediately apprehended him. While his family […]
In a significant step to enhance wildlife diversity in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, the Gujarat Forest Department, in collaboration with Vantara, a leading wildlife rescue and conservation initiative founded by Anant Ambani, under whose aegis the Greens Zoological, Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre operates, introduced 33 spotted deer (Axis axis), commonly known as chital, into a designated […]
US President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Indian goods—raising the rate to 50 per cent—threatened to spin the global order off its axis. Announced several weeks ago with little prior warning, the steep increase has had its obvious implications on world trade at large. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump’s […]
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly assaulted during a Jan Sunwai (public hearing) at her official residence on Wednesday. The incident occurred when a man, believed to be around 40 years old, suddenly approached her during the event and slapped her. According to police and eyewitness accounts, the man was carrying a bag and […]
In the glittering world of Surat’s diamond trade, precision and security are paramount. But even the most fortified vaults can fall prey to audacity and planning. The sparkle of Surat’s diamond industry dimmed this week as one of its prominent firms fell victim to a meticulously executed heist. According to reports, unidentified thieves have stolen […]
Last three days in Gujarat saw 1900 people injured in road accidents across the State. Independence Day (August 15) and Janmashtami (August 16) followed by a Sunday (August 17) saw a spike in road accidents as more people ventured out on roads due to holidays. Ahmedabad accounted for the highest number of 268 accidents followed […]
The Opposition is weighing the option of initiating impeachment proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of vote theft, according to reports. Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi told media outlets, “We will be taking a decision very soon.” But the path ahead is steep — removing the CEC would require a two-thirds majority […]
The BJP has announced Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the ruling NDA’s candidate for the vice-presidential election on September 9. A former president of the party’s Tamil Nadu unit and RSS veteran, Radhakrishnan, who served as president of the party’s Tamil Nadu unit, is a pan-South Indian. He is an out-and-out Jan Sangh product. As reports […]
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to revamp the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, proposing a streamlined structure with just two primary slabs—5 per cent and 18 per cent. Meanwhile, so-called sin goods like tobacco and pan masala are set to be taxed at a steep 40 per cent, claimed reports. The puff and pleasure of blowing […]
The Supreme Court has firmly stated that calls for restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood cannot be separated from the recent Pahalgam terror attack. According to reports, the SC pointed to its wider impact on regional security. The bench, led by Chief Justice BR Gavai, was hearing a petition that sought immediate enforcement of the Court’s […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly criticized local authorities for their failure to address the growing stray dog problem and reserved its decision on a set of petitions challenging its earlier directive to round up stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria expressed frustration […]
In a fiercely contested and unusually animated election for control of the Constitution Club (CC) in New Delhi, an institution that serves current and former Members of Parliament, Saran MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy emerged victorious over fellow BJP leader and former Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan. The two BJP heavyweights were locked in a no-holds-barred tussle […]
In a dramatic escalation of events surrounding Justice Yashwant Varma, Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted a formidable three-member panel to investigate damning allegations against the judge—following the discovery of an enormous stash of cash from his official residence in Delhi. The development propels the impeachment process forward with unprecedented speed. Reports emerged that the […]
A day after ordering civic authorities in Delhi-NCR to immediately capture, sterilise, and permanently relocate all stray dogs to shelters, the Supreme Court on Tuesday issued circular addressing the rising number of stray dogs within its premises. The circular noted a noticeable increase in stray dog activity inside the Supreme Court Complex, including corridors and even […]
Just days after ICICI Bank significantly increased the minimum monthly average balance (MAB) requirement for new savings account holders, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra clarified that such decisions fall outside the central bank’s regulatory scope. During his first official visit to Gujarat on Monday, Malhotra addressed the issue, saying, “RBI has allowed […]
In a major directive aimed at addressing the growing threat of stray dog attacks, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered that all stray dogs across Delhi NCR be relocated from residential areas to dedicated shelters. The court warned that any organisation or individual obstructing this process would face strict legal consequences. The decision comes in […]
The Lok Sabha, on a tumultuous Monday, pushed through the passage of two pivotal sports-related legislations—the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill—amid an empty opposition bench and a chorus of dissent outside Parliament. When the House reconvened at 2 pm following an earlier adjournment, it wasted no time in pushing both […]
A quiet reverse migration is unfolding across villages in north Gujarat from Mehsana to Gandhinagar as elderly couples and single adults, many of whom once slipped into the United States illegally, are now making a discreet return to their homes. According to reports, villages like Dingucha, Jhulasan, Jetalpur, and Nardipur have become unlikely destinations for […]
After a 16 year old legal fight, a complaint against a journalist has been quashed by the Gujarat High Court. The journalist, the High Court has observed definitely disturbed a lion who was feeding on his prey but the journalist had not committed the offence of hunting the animal. In 2009, a case had been […]
