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The government has reopened the conversation on how India works by placing a fresh set of draft rules under four labour codes. At the heart of the proposals is a 48-hour workweek for women. It has provisions that would allow women to take up night shifts between 7 pm and 6 am. This would be […]
With the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections scheduled for January 15, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is grappling with significant internal unrest, particularly in Nagpur, where a wave of resignations has exposed deep dissatisfaction among grassroots workers. The turmoil comes amid a broader picture of fractured alliances and multi-cornered contests across municipal corporations in Vidarbha, […]
Indian women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana had a year to remember in 2025, marked by historic success on the field and significant developments in her personal life. On November 2, 2025, Mandhana etched her name in history as India lifted the Women’s World Cup for the first time, a moment that filled the nation with […]
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving van for more than two hours in Faridabad before being pushed out onto the road in the early hours of Tuesday, according to police. The incident took place on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday when the married woman was waiting for transport to return […]
Mango enthusiasts may have reason to celebrate sooner than expected this year. Even before winter has fully loosened its grip, Gujarat’s famed kesar mango orchards are showing signs of an early and promising season. Across the state’s key kesar-growing regions, especially Gir Somnath and Amreli districts, flowering has progressed faster than usual. By the end […]
You must be set for a December 31 bash. But think again before ordering snacks and groceries tonight. You could be in for heartbreak. Your delivery might arrive after midnight if you are lucky. Or not at all. Gig and delivery workers across India are planning a nationwide strike today. They are reportedly taking a […]
At a time when Indian cinema in 2025 was largely ruled by expensive, star-studded spectacles, a modest Gujarati film quietly rewrote the rules of success. Laalo–Krishna Sada Sahayate, made without famous actors, massive promotions or industry hype, went on to become the most profitable film of the year. The film stood apart from mainstream releases […]
As universities across India respond to the evolving academic framework shaped by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, strengthening faculty capability has emerged as a key priority. Against this backdrop, Adani University concluded ShikshaVid, a five-day intensive Faculty Development Programme (FDP) aimed at enhancing pedagogical effectiveness, academic leadership and classroom engagement. Held from December 22 […]
The irony of Gujarat can’t be missed. The state synonymous with growth and known to attract investments is also a major target for investment-related cybercrimes. The state became the third in India to cross one crore registered investors in May 2025. It now joins Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh in that list. The large investor base […]
The survivor of the Unnao rape case on Monday expressed relief and satisfaction after the Supreme Court stayed a Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of convict Kuldeep Sengar, saying she continues to place complete faith in the justice system. The apex court, while hearing a plea filed by the Central […]
Gujarat has established itself as India’s largest producer of okra, with the Saurashtra–Kutch belt steadily emerging as a key driver of horticultural expansion, officials said on Monday, ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) 2026 scheduled to be held in Rajkot. As per data from the State Director of Horticulture, Gujarat secured the top […]
Tarushi Aswani In Chhota Udepur, one teacher is often found teaching the entire school, with children of different ages and classes all sitting in the same room. In a sunlit classroom, around 30 children of different ages sit on the floor, holding notebooks and slates. The children are talking to each other in groups of […]
The BJP’s declaration of its Gujarat state executive has seen a realignment of political chessboard. Core issues of loyalty, regional equity and control are back in sharp focus. State president Jagdish Vishwakarma has unveiled his team. The exercise has expectedly ignited scrutiny of who could call the shots within the party and those who have been subtly shown […]
Racial abuse against youths from the northeastern states have once again come under focus after a 24-year-old man from Tripura was killed following an assault in Dehradun earlier this month. Anjel Chakma, a native of Tripura, succumbed to injuries following after being assaulted in Dehradun. The police said it was an alleged racist attack by […]
As the world bids good-bye to 2025, analysts are doing a detailed review of the assets that induced smiles in investors. It has been a year of precious metals, with gold and silver making the most noises. Investor participation was unusually broad. Retail investors, institutions, hedge funds, and global central banks all increased their exposure […]
Gujarat’s expanding cybercrime footprint has once again come under scrutiny. In just the first nine months of this year, Gujarat reportedly accounted for nearly 30% of all cyberfraud complaints in India reported since 2020. Either the fraudsters orchestrating the scams or the victims they target have a Gujarat connection, underscoring the state’s growing link to major cybercrime cases. […]
The Consulate General of India in Toronto has launched a centre to assist women in distress, days after a 30-year-old Indian woman was found dead in Canada with her partner being the prime suspect. The “One Stop Centre For Women” (OSCW) will help women – Indian passport holders only – with cases concerning “domestic violence, abuse, […]
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 […]
