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Tensions erupted at the Palladium Mall in Thaltej on Saturday as members of the Bhagwa Sena stormed the premises to protest and vandalize Christmas and New Year decorations. The group targeted a large Christmas tree display, toppling it in front of shoppers while claiming the festive installations “hurt religious sentiments.” The disturbance forced mall […]
Online backlash against Indian-origin people in the US has reached levels hitherto unseen. American journalist and right-wing activist Matt Forney has suggested an extreme measure to bring peace to the US. He has urged all Indian-Americans be sent back to India to “save lives”. He predicted violent attacks on the community in 2026. In a […]
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has issued a critical public health alert following the discovery of counterfeit batches of the rabies vaccine Abhayrab circulating in the Indian market. The advisory warns that these fraudulent vaccines have been in circulation since November 1, 2023, posing a severe risk to travelers and residents who […]
The Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of indulging in political “musical chairs” by seeking to swap “one alleged corrupt official for another” and asked him to come clean on whether former Prasar Bharti chairman Navneet Sehgal, who is facing allegations of corruption, will be brought to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to replace […]
Gujarat is roaring back onto India’s tiger map. And it’s doing so with some statement. Gujarat has won official recognition by the 2026 All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) for having tiger presence. Sightings in the Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary in Dahod have reinforced its claim of being a state that celebrates and nurtures wildlife. According to reports, a tiger […]
Behind the optics of interfaith harmony, multiple incidents across several states revealed simmering tensions around Christmas celebrations. Reports have been published on attacks on churches, schools, and public spaces. The mood this Christmas was anything but cherry. Official assurances, denials, arrests and calls for accountability generally dulled the festive spirit. In Assam’s Nalbari town, a […]
A moderate earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Gujarat’s Kutch region in the early hours of Friday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at around 4:30 am and originated about 10 kilometres beneath the surface. Seismologists identified the epicentre near latitude 23.65° North and longitude 70.23° […]
The Adani Group-operated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began commercial flight operations on Thursday, marking a major addition to India’s aviation infrastructure. The airport welcomed its first scheduled arrival when an IndiGo aircraft from Bengaluru touched down at 8 am, celebrated with a traditional water cannon salute. The inaugural departure followed shortly after, with IndiGo […]
The results of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, the gateway to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and leading business schools, were announced on Wednesday, with candidates from Gujarat delivering a standout performance. For the first time, two students from the state achieved a perfect 100 percentile, placing them among the top 12 scorers […]
Insisting that a dialogue in the film Dhurandhar defamed the Baloch, two members of the community sought the Gujarat High Court’s intervention. They wanted what they believed were objectionable lines removed and urged the court to initiate a strong action against the filmmaker. However, the court asked them to substantiate how the reference had caused prejudice […]
Amid a legal challenge over the proposed initiation of a seven-year-old girl into Jain monkhood, the Surat Family Court directed that the child will not take part in the Diksha ceremony scheduled in February next year. The court directed the mother to give an undertaking that the child would not take part in the Diksha […]
Smooth takeoffs and landings are becoming increasingly challenging at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, which has recorded 373 bird-strike incidents over the past five years. Environmental educator Mayur Rathod pointed to the mountain at the Pirana dumping site, several kilometres away from the airport, which becomes a roosting spot. Rathod told Vibes of India, […]
Former Punjab Police Inspector General Amar Singh Chahal (66) is in critical condition after sustaining a gunshot injury at his residence in Patiala on Monday, police said. A 12-page handwritten note recovered from the house alleges that the retired IPS officer was cheated of Rs. 8.1 crore in an online investment fraud. The note names […]
If you ever thought Gujarat was all about dhokla and tight liquor rules, think again. GIFT City is now serving up a holiday treat that even Santa would approve of. In what feels like the perfect Christmas–New Year bonanza for employees and visitors, the Gujarat government has issued a notification easing prohibition norms in the […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to dismantle India’s constitutional framework and pledged that the Opposition will build an effective resistance capable of unseating the ruling party. Speaking to students at the Hertie School in Berlin during his recent Germany visit, Gandhi alleged that the BJP has mounted […]
The board of Adani group firm Ambuja Cements has approved the amalgamation of subsidiaries ACC Ltd and Orient Cement with the company to create a pan-India cement powerhouse. The merger will unlock greater operational efficiencies, optimise manufacturing and logistics, and enable efficient capital deployment, Ambuja Cements said in a statement. “These improvements will boost profitability, […]
In a remarkable and unprecedented initiative, the Adani Family successfully concluded a grand Shrimad Bhagwat Saptah at the revered Shri Daneshwar Mahadev Temple in Siracha. Organized by Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, the week-long spiritual discourse commenced on December 14 and concluded on 20 December 2025, witnessing extraordinary participation from across Kutch district. This is […]
Gold and silver prices jumped to unprecedented levels on Monday, fueled by robust safe-haven demand and rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve will continue easing monetary policy. Spot gold scaled a new lifetime peak of $4,383.73 per ounce amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, trade-related uncertainties and growing confidence that interest rates will remain on a […]
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has underscored the central role of science-led innovation, affordability and compassion in India’s development, crediting scientist Dr Raghunath Anant Mashelkar for deeply influencing Reliance’s strategic transformation into a deep-tech-driven company. Speaking recently at the launch of Mashelkar’s book “More from Less for More: Innovation’s Holy Grail”, Ambani said the former […]
Corporate donations to political parties through electoral trusts tripled to Rs 3,811 crore in 2024-25 after the Supreme Court scrapped the contentious electoral bonds, The Indian Express has reported. According to contribution reports submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI), nine electoral trusts donated a total of Rs 3,811.37 crore to political parties. Of that, the Bharatiya Janata […]
