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From charting distant worlds to mastering complex operations in orbit, India has long established itself as a capable and ambitious spacefaring nation. The Chandrayaan missions, the de-docking of SpaDeX, and the Aditya-L1 solar observatory echo the call of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “higher, still higher” in his poem, To a Skylark. That trajectory of ambition, however, […]
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has announced plans to double its investment commitment in Gujarat to Rs 7 lakh crore, marking one of the largest corporate investment expansions in the state. The fresh capital will be directed towards clean energy, artificial intelligence (AI), digital inclusion, sports infrastructure, healthcare and education. Addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference […]
X has acknowledged a significant lapse in content moderation and deleted over 600 accounts after the Indian government raised concerns about the misuse of its AI tool, Grok. Following a stern warning from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the platform also blocked approximately 3,500 posts and pledged to prevent obscene imagery moving […]
By Devirupa Mitra Three countries scored higher than India. Myanmar holds the top spot, followed by Chad and Sudan. However, many high-ranking nations including Myanmar and Sudan are already dealing with ongoing mass killings, making India’s position particularly noteworthy as a potential new flashpoint. India could be at serious risk of mass violence against civilians […]
The Congress on Friday accused the BJP-led Centre of misusing the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and alleged procedural lapses in the planning of the Ekta Parade proposed to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the leader in Gujarat. Senior Gujarat Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil claimed that the Union Ministry of […]
For a company that prides itself on keeping employee welfare at the heart of everything, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has decided that the heart now beats best inside the office. TCS has found a new vital organ – the attendance register. By intensifying enforcement of its work-from-office policy, the company has made it clear that […]
Few towns blend history, mythology, and culture along its sacred shores the way Dwarka does. Now, a report has claimed that it is bracing for an archaeological push. This heritage site will see excavations on land and underwater. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is planning an intensive and technology-driven phase to examine parts of the […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday issued a notice to the Gujarat government following a sharp rise in typhoid cases reported from hospitals in Gandhinagar, allegedly caused by the consumption of contaminated drinking water. According to a communiqué issued by the Commission, media reports indicate that the Gujarat State Health Department has confirmed […]
A recent analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has highlighted a substantial increase in personal wealth among many Members of Parliament who have spent at least a decade in the Lok Sabha, with several MPs from Gujarat recording notable gains. The study examined affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (ECI) during […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at multiple locations linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC in Kolkata on Thursday morning, including its Salt Lake office and the residence of the firm’s head, Pratik Jain. Jain was present at his fourth-floor residence when the search began and was questioned by ED officials. Around noon, Chief Minister […]
A covert drug manufacturing operation hidden behind the façade of a food testing laboratory has been uncovered in Surat, revealing a sophisticated international racket with alleged direct links to London. What initially appeared to be a routine narcotics arrest led the Surat Special Operations Group (SOG) to a high-tech laboratory in the Parvat Patiya area, where highly […]
The Supreme Court on Wednesday examined multiple interlocutory pleas linked to the ongoing stray dog matter, with a three-judge bench expressing serious concerns about public safety, particularly on roads and highways. The bench, comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N V Anjaria, observed that it is impossible to predict animal behaviour, noting that no […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday released the draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh following the completion of the enumeration phase under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), resulting in the removal of nearly 2.89 crore names from the voter list. According to Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa, the total number of […]
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, the bench said, stand on a “qualitatively different footing as compared to other accused.” They can only move for bail after a year or once the examination of protected witnesses is complete. The Supreme Court has rejected bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, both incarcerated for over five years […]
Foreign Direct Investment (FDIs) sits at the nerve centre of a state’s financial health. It’s often considered a measure of how a state is perceived to attract global capital. Service, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects need the heft of FDIs. Naturally, a shift in FDI standings impact projects. It could result in delays, bring about change […]
If 2024 was the year of the chatbot and 2025 was the year of the “pilot,” then 2026 is officially the year of the Wipeout. We have moved past the honeymoon phase where AI just helped us to write emails. We are now in the era of autonomous agents “employees” that don’t just suggest work; […]
If a “Smart City” can’t keep human waste out of a child’s glass of water, it isn’t progress—it’s a death trap. The BJP’s glossy “Gujarat Model” has hit a lethal dead end in the state’s own capital. While the ruling party spends millions branding Gandhinagar as a high-tech “Viksit Bharat” hub, the city’s pediatric wards […]
A six-year-old girl has been gang-raped and murdered in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, police said. The accused allegedly threw the child from a rooftop after the assault to conceal their identity. The incident occurred late on January 2. Police said they received information that a minor girl was found in a critically injured condition. She was […]
Adani House, Mundra, the Bagpiper Band of Adani Public School, joined by a group of 75 students, extended a warm welcome to Nisha Kumari, Nilesh Barot, and young Nixa Barot upon the successful conclusion of their inspiring ‘Pedal to Plant’ campaign expedition. The event was graced by Chief Guest Nitin Saini (Commissioner of Customs, Mundra), […]
Eleven deaths so far, over 1,400 people affected, and the wallowing cries of families who trusted the water they drew from taps only to be left with nothing in life. Bhagirathpura’s water contamination crisis has turned Indore’s “cleanest city” tag into a grim irony. The authorities initially described it as an unfortunate contamination. But it […]
