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With Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt of Gujarat High Court being finally transferred to Madhya Pradesh High Court, the issue of his transfer has once again become a topic of discussion in the legal fraternity. In the end of 2023, he had ordered installation of closed-circuit televisions in every corners of the registry. The grapevine is […]
Gir National Park — home to the Asiatic lion and one of Gujarat’s biggest tourist draws — has been rocked by revelations of large-scale black marketing of online safari permits. The racket, exploiting a loophole in the government’s digital booking system, has raised questions about the integrity of e-permit processes meant to make tourism transparent. […]
As Diwali ushers in Vikram Samvat 2082, investors reflected on a year where precious metals upstaged stocks. Bullion’s dazzling 54% and 68% jumps — to Rs 1,26,500 and Rs 1,65,000 — made portfolios sparkle. Meanwhile, global chaos, wars, and shaky currencies kept everyone on edge. Stocks, though, had a tough year, according to a report […]
Adani Enterprises, through its joint venture company AdaniConneX, and Google today announced a landmark partnership to develop India’s largest AI data centre campus and new green energy infrastructure in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Partnership includes next-generation data centre campus development and green energy infrastructure to power India’s AI-driven future Google’s AI hub in Visakhapatnam is a […]
Ishit Bhatt, a class 5 student from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has become the latest subject of social media debate after his appearance on Season 17 of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). The young contestant’s confidence on the show, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, has divided viewers—some praising his self-assurance while others calling his behaviour arrogant and disrespectful. Bhatt […]
Twenty years after the Right to Information (RTI) Act was enacted, the landmark law, meant for democratic accountability, finds its framework in tatters. The general opinion, backed by the Congress and civil society groups, is that the ruling party has systematically weakened transparency institutions and silenced information seekers. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has gone […]
A Dubai based fitness coach thinks so. Nathan, who has spent the past seven years working closely with Indian clients has shared an Instagram post where he has spoken on this issue and the post is dividing the internet. Nathan has fiercely defended Indians against racial stereotypes and celebrating their loyalty and cultural pride. (Instagram/@nathan.autonomy) […]
In a landmark step towards ensuring access to quality and affordable neuro rehabilitation for the needy, Torrent Group-supported UNM Foundation on Sunday unveiled a state-of-the-art neuro rehabilitation facility “Sankalan” in Ahmedabad. Patients at this 30,000-square feet Centre would largely encompass the needy patients belonging to the underprivileged sections of the society. Designed to redefine the […]
Even as Gujarat dreams big — pitching to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and eyeing the 2036 Olympics — the ground reality tells a starkly different story with over 5,600 government schools in the state not having a playground for their students to run, play, or dream of sports. This hard reality comes to fore […]
It’s that time of the year when gold and silver prices make headlines. Every year, Dhanteras and the advent of Diwali mark a rush for precious metals. But this time, gold and silver have surged to record highs across India. The scenario has made festive buying both exciting and a little unnerving. The reasons? Reports […]
When cities that are targets for malware specialists are discussed, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, or Pune usually come to mind. Instead, Surat is now ranked first. In India, it reportedly has the highest number of malware threats. According to a national daily news story, the findings are included in the India Cyber Threat story 2025. The cybersecurity […]
After being listed among the ten worst-performing states in school education, the Gujarat government has decided to focus on assessing how actively teachers are engaging in classrooms. A panel formed to revise Gunotsav — the state’s annual evaluation exercise for government schools and students — has proposed measuring teacher performance based on their participation in […]
It probably started the same way for both of them: one long, hard look in the mirror. For Virat Kohli, that reflection wasn’t just about fixing his hair. Realising he needed to overhaul his fitness to make a real mark in cricket, Kohli swapped butter chicken for boiled food. His fitness levels reached insane peaks, […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided not to challenge the acquittal of all 22 accused in the 2005 alleged fake encounter case of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh and his aide Tulsiram Prajapati. The agency informed the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that it would not appeal against the 2018 verdict of a special court. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects and a defining milestone in the nation’s aviation journey. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Mumbai’s long wait was over as the city had now received its second international airport. He added […]
When 23-year-old Muskan Sharma stood up in her black dress and pencil heels, there was no hint of hesitation. Looking straight at the man in front of her, she said firmly, “Sir, you cannot break someone’s passion. What culture are you talking about?” It was October 3 in Rishikesh. Raghvendra Bhatnagar, president of the Rashtriya […]
For most middle or lower income families, a lottery win can be nothing short of life-changing. It can help get rid of debts, secure the future, and bring long-awaited relief from financial worries. That’s exactly what happened to a paint shop worker from Nettoor, Kochi, who recently hit the jackpot, winning the first prize of […]
Amid reports of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to consumption of contaminated cough syrups, the Gujarat government has ordered two pharmaceutical firms, under investigation, to suspend manufacturing immediately. The government said that after an “intensive inspection” the Surendranagar-based Shape Pharma Pvt Ltd and Ahmedabad-based Rednex Pharmaceuticals Ltd have been ordered to […]
A High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah has approved Rs. 707.97 crore of additional central assistance to Gujarat and Assam which were affected by flood and landslides last year, according to a statement by the ministry. The assistance has been provided from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). Out of the total […]
Indian Railways is stepping into the future with a unique blend of infrastructure upgrades and indigenous drone technology. Recently, in a move aimed at modernizing train maintenance, the railways has begun experimenting with high-pressure drone cleaning systems for washing train coaches. The Udhna-Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express in Gujarat became the first in the state to […]
