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It’s an open secret that despite Gujarat’s decades-long prohibition on alcohol, illicit liquor trade flourishes across the state. The issue has flared up again, with Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani warning that police could lose their jobs after liquor and drugs were reportedly found near a school in Tharad. He insinuated that Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, […]
Ahmedabad International Airport Limited (AIAL), operator of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), has marked a significant milestone in its infrastructure development with the commissioning of two Code C parallel taxiways – Romeo (R) and Romeo 1 (R1). The introduction of Taxiway R and Taxiway R1 will significantly enhance the airport’s operational efficiency and safety, […]
Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ On 26 November, the nation will once again observe ‘Constitution Day’! There will be the usual plethora of speeches (ad nauseam!) of ‘how important the Constitution is for all of us’, ‘why it is important to safeguard it’, the fact that we have the best Constitution among all nations in world’ […]
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced stringent height-control rules for all new and existing structures surrounding Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), tightening oversight to safeguard aircraft operations and curb recurring violations. According to details emerging, under the updated system, the areas encircling the airport have been segmented into colour-coded height-regulation […]
The temple town stirred early as Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, filled with pilgrims who streamed in before sunrise, their voices rising in unison with chants of “Jai Shri Ram.” Visiting seers and devotees described the ceremonial flag hoisting, known as “Dhwaj Arohan”, as a moment of historic fulfilment. As a section of the […]
Sandesara Group of Companies, headquartered in Vadodara, has received significant relief in a long-standing dispute. The company, which was facing a financial crunch, was accused of defaulting on loans from several Indian banks. Industrialists Nitin Sandesara and Chetan Sandesara’s Sterling Group companies have been facing litigation for a long time owing to financial difficulties. Their business […]
Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away at his Mumbai residence on Monday. He was 89. An official word from the family is awaited. He is survived by his wives, Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, and his six children — actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, along with Ajeeta and Vijeta. The iconic […]
The much-anticipated wedding of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal has been indefinitely postponed following a sudden family emergency. Smriti’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, suffered a heart attack on Sunday morning while preparations were underway at the Mandhana Farm House in Samdol, Sangli, confirmed her business manager, Tuhin Mishra. He was immediately taken […]
US President Donald Trump’s meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani turned unexpectedly warm on Friday, drawing onlookers’ attention and even some ribbing on US-based news outlet Fox News The channel’s anchor Brian Kilmeade has been quoted saying Trump was “complimentary” toward Mamdani and noted that the pair even shared “a friendly handshake” during their Oval Office conversation. […]
A probe has been launched after a seven year old Class 2 girl was allegedly sexually assaulted twice and given an `injection’ by a man on a school campus in Vijapur town of Mehsana district in Gujarat. The girl told her parents that a man took her to the garden behind her school and touched […]
Mota Khakivad in Amreli town of Gujarat has been in the news for reasons that should make its residents pale in the face. Life in the town hasn’t been the same after three members of the Solanki family received life sentences on November 11 for cow slaughter. The court also ordered them to pay a […]
Planning an overseas trip in your sixties or seventies is exciting. Yet one document quietly protects the whole plan: travel insurance for senior citizens. The smartest way to begin is by getting a quick travel insurance online quote. It takes minutes, shows real prices, and helps you match coverage to your health and plans. Why […]
Traffic violations, wittingly or otherwise, is a common occurrence in India. In most cases, the offender settles the matter by paying a fine. Occasionally, the owner may return to find the vehicle chained within the premises of the Regional Transport Office. But in an extreme case, a traffic offence has threatened the livelihood of a professional who […]
At the inaugural Adani Global Indology Conclave, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced a landmark commitment to building the Bharat Knowledge Graph — a first-of-its-kind digital framework designed to preserve, structure and future-proof India’s civilisational knowledge in the age of Artificial Intelligence. The Adani Group, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education’s Indian Knowledge Systems […]
The demanding workload placed on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during Gujarat’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has come under sharper scrutiny after both the death of Rameshbhai Parmar, a BLO from Kheda district, and the suicide of Arvind Vadher, a government teacher from Somnath, earlier this week. These two incidents have intensified concerns from […]
After more than three deacades, Gujarat has once again become home to one of the world’s most iconic big cats. A tiger has been spotted making Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary in Dahod district its permanent residence. This raises hopes for the possible revival of the species in a state famously known as the last stronghold of […]
A day after the alleged Ricin terror plot accused Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed (Jilani) was injured inside Sabarmati Central Jail, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the clash appeared to stem from anger among inmates who believed he had “betrayed the nation” and carried out “anti-national activities despite taking benefit of government schemes.” The main […]
The 41-year-old man who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was said to have acted after dreaming of a dog beside a Shivling in a temple. This midnight canine revelation became his guiding philosophy for what followed. The dog, according to his version, complained that the canines in Delhi were in deep distress. This, the […]
Pioneers, achievers, and trailblazers from diverse fields were honoured at the third edition of the Alfa Awards held in Mumbai. Initiated by Alfacommunications, the awards celebrated 29 individuals from areas including medicine, education, social work, and business, among others. On Tuesday, Alfacommunications hosted the third edition of its award ceremony, aimed at recognizing talents excelling […]
Gujarat Police have detained a Syrian national in Khambhalia town of Devbhumi Dwarka district for allegedly remaining in India without a valid visa. The detention happened on Monday amid security checks tightened across Gujarat following the recent blast in Delhi. Police officials told media that 29-year-old man from Syria had overstayed his visa by nearly […]
