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The social media accounts of several prominent Pakistani celebrities were once again blocked in India on Thursday. This is just a day after the restrictions were lifted amid the backlash. Instagram and X profiles of Pakistani celebrities such as Shahid Afridi, Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane and Fawad Khan once again became inaccessible to Indian […]
The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital is gradually finding a semblance of normalcy almost three weeks after the Air India flight AI 171 crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel. However, according to reports, human remains continue to be unearthed from the crash site. On June 28, after a painstaking and prolonged process of DNA extraction from […]
A catastrophe of grim proportions has struck Telangana’s Sangareddy district, where the death toll from Monday’s devastating explosion at the Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical plant in Pashamylaram has soared to 35. As rescue teams continue combing through the rubble of what once stood as an industrial facility, the true scale of destruction is becoming heartbreakingly clear. […]
From July 1, a slew of new rules affecting everything from tax filing and banking to train travel and fuel purchases in Delhi are set to kick in. These include changes to income tax return (ITR) deadlines, Aadhaar requirements, credit card charges, and railway ticketing procedures, among others. According to a report, banks such as […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across various districts of Gujarat and adjoining Union Territories till July 5. Regions including Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Dang, Tapi, Gir Somnath, and parts of Daman, Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli are expected to receive significant rainfall during the period […]
In what is being seen as a big relief to the middle class families, the BJP Government in Gujarat led by Bhupendra Patel has waived 80 percent stamp duty for property transfers that are done by allotment letters or share certificates by the housing societies, associations and non-trading associations. According to an official release, only […]
The desire for glowing complexion compels many artists from the glamour to opt for unregulated cosmetic solutions. These substances are discussed in whispers in the celluloid world. They promise radiant skin and wrinkle-free features, but their improper use can lead to devastating consequences. Actor Shefali Jariwala’s death has cast a stark spotlight on these risks, […]
At least 12 workers were killed and more than 20 critically injured in an explosion at a chemical factory in Pashamylaram Industrial Area of Telangana’s Sangareddy district on Monday. The incident occurred at the Sigachi Chemicals facility in Patancheru. A reactor reportedly exploded during routine operations. The blast triggered a massive fire within the factory premises, […]
Under intense public pressure, the Maharashtra government has decided to do away the contentious amendment to the three-language policy for the time being. The government has announced a fresh review by constituting a newly formed committee to redesign the policy from the ground up. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed the course correction: “In cabinet today, […]
This blog is a continuation of my story “English proficiency for empowerment: Modi’s SCOPE vision contrasts Amit Shah’s remark”. I personally found nothing unusual in the Union Home Minister’s “feel ashamed” remark directed at those who speak in English, as I have witnessed his dislike for the language on several occasions during my stint as the Times of […]
Vantara, an initiative founded by philanthropist Anant Ambani focused on wildlife welfare and conservation, deployed a specialised emergency team to Ahmedabad following an incident involving three elephants running amok during the 148th Jagannath Rath Yatra in the city. The team included two wildlife veterinarians, six senior mahouts, eleven trained support staff, and five elephant ambulances […]
A 24-year-old student of South Calcutta Law College has lodged a detailed complaint revealing that she was gang-raped despite constant pleas and begging to let her go. She alleged that the accused filmed the assault and even the guard, allegedly one of the witnesses, watched powerlessly but didn’t help. She mentioned that she had arrived […]
He remains the epitome of humility and purpose. This man has built one of India’s most prestigious technology companies. Like a potter moulding clay with love. And in every word, he reminds us that no matter how higher we soar, we must remember our roots. That is Narayana Murthy for the world. Now, he has […]
Adani Group has emerged as the fastest-growing Indian brand, with its aggressive and integrated infrastructure focus driving growth, according to the latest ranking of Most Valuable Indian Brands 2025 by Brand Finance. According to media reports, the value of the brand Adani has risen from USD 3.55 billion in 2024 to USD 6.46 billion, marking […]
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), along with technical experts from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), has successfully extracted data from the crash-protected memory module of the front black box on 25 June 2025. The data is from he black box of Air India flight AI 171 that […]
Spiralling healthcare costs are driving a growing number of patients to opt for low-cost generics — a shift made possible by the government’s Jan Aushadhi scheme, which offers an affordable alternative to expensive branded medicines. According to reports, generic medicines in Jan Aushadhi stores are 50–80% cheaper than branded alternatives, giving patients a cost-effective choice for treatment. For the […]
Vadodara Police arrested six people possessing whale vomit, mobiles and car worth Rs 1.58 crore. The arrests were made from near city Bill Canal Road. The area was raided following a tip off. The raid was conducted by Vadodara Zone 2 LCB, Forest Department and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) officials. The police seized illegal whale vomit […]
The Bombay High Court has directed a fertility centre to preserve the frozen semen of a deceased unmarried man, pending the outcome of a petition filed by his mother. She seeks to use the sample to continue the family line, but the fertility centre had earlier refused to release it to her. Justice Manish Pitale […]
In a dramatic turn of political developments in Gujarat, the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday suspended its Botad MLA Umesh Makwana from the party for five years for “anti-party and anti-people activities”. The announcement by state party president Isudan Ghadvi came in less than two hours of Makwana resigning from the post of the party’s […]
Forensic teams have reportedly identified nearly all the victims in the London-bound flight AI 171 crash even as the lone survivor, Viswashkumar Ramesh, battles overwhelming grief and psychological trauma. DNA matching has been completed for 240 of the 241 people who were on board, including the crew, with advanced methods still underway to identify the […]
