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The Supreme Court has granted the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) plea to transfer a heroin smuggling case, allegedly linked to the Mundra port drug haul, from a court in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, to a special NIA court in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The case in question is one of three related to the drug haul. The Directorate of […]
In the face of ongoing internal discord within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat, efforts to resolve the conflict have been met with resistance. BJP state president, CR Patil, has been actively trying to alleviate tensions within the Kshatriya community following controversial remarks made by BJP candidate Purushottam Rupala. Despite these efforts, former BJP […]
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday intervened in the case of a 24-year-old engineer who was locked out of his Google account. The account was flagged for “explicit content” after the engineer uploaded a childhood photo of himself being bathed by his grandmother. Justice VD Nanavati issued an order restraining Google from deleting the engineer’s […]
In a humorous turn of events, a man from Gujarat found himself on an unplanned journey aboard the Vande Bharat Express. The incident occurred when he was merely trying to assist his wife with her luggage. The story was shared by a woman known as @imkosha on social media, who detailed her parents’ early morning […]
In a bid to address the ongoing protests by Kshatriya organizations, a high-level meeting was convened at the residence of Gujarat BJP President CR Patil in Gandhinagar. The meeting, which lasted for about three hours, saw the participation of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat BJP General Secretary (Organization), Balwantsinh Rajput, Kesridevsinh Jhala, IK Jadeja, […]
Four members of a family, including an infant, lost their lives in a fire that engulfed their residence in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat, on Sunday. The victims have been identified as Pawan Upadhyay (39), his wife Tithi (29), their 8-month-old daughter Dhyana and Pawan’s mother Bhavaniben (69). The fire broke out around 3:30 am on […]
(image: Mr Jinal Mehta announcing the donations) Ahmedabad, Mar 31, 2024: Uttambhai N Mehta’s life was marked with struggles, more struggles and even more struggles. However, his life serves as an example of exemplary courage, vision and wisdom. The Ahmedabad based Mehta family, currently is distinguished not by the enormous wealth they possess but by […]
The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, announced on Tuesday its decision to field candidates in Bharuch and Gandhinagar in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This marks the party’s maiden foray into Gujarat’s parliamentary elections. The decision comes on the heels of the party’s successful performance in the 2021 civic body polls […]
A recent analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals that Members of Parliament (MPs) from Gujarat have shown exemplary commitment to their parliamentary duties over the past five years. However, when it comes to raising questions in the parliament, they rank 10th among all Indian states. The ADR’s analysis of parliamentary work data […]
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced the summer schedule, effective from March 31 to October 26, 2024, which includes direct flights from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport to various international destinations. This move is set to cater to the increasing demand of Gujaratis with a penchant for global travel. The new […]
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that approximately 48% of the total ₹442 crore, allocated as Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) funds in Gujarat between 2019 and 2024, remained unutilised. The MPLAD Scheme, initiated in December 1993, was frozen for 1.5 years due to the Covid pandemic. Consequently, each MP was […]
The Gujarat High Court has given the green light for the redevelopment of the Shilpalaya Co-operative Housing Society in Vasna. The court has ordered five dissenting members to vacate their residences, thereby enabling the majority’s decision for reconstruction to proceed. Established in the mid-1980s, the Shilpalaya Co-operative Housing Society has been grappling with extensive damage […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel marked the festival of Holi with fellow party members on Monday at the BJP’s Gandhinagar Lok Sabha office, located in the Thaltej area. The celebration saw Shah and Patel applying colours to various party leaders, including Rajya Sabha MP Mayant Nayak, MLA Amit Thakar, […]
The Pune City Police have apprehended a 19-year-old student from Gujarat on charges of disseminating explicit videos of a minor girl via social media platforms. The victim, a 16-year-old girl, filed the First Information Report (FIR) at a local police station last Sunday. According to the FIR, the accused initiated contact with the victim through […]
Parshottam Rupala, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate for the Rajkot Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat, has stirred up a controversy with his remarks during a meeting of the Valmiki Samaj. The comments have sparked significant backlash from the Rajput community, leading to Rupala issuing an apology. Rupala, who is also the Union Minister for […]
A new requirement has been introduced that could cause concern among Gujarati students aspiring for foreign studies in Canada. From September onwards, students will need to obtain a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province they intend to study and work in, in addition to their admission letter from the university or institute. The rules, […]
A 23-year-old man from Gandhinagar, named Pathyam Patel has been indicted in a Ponzi scheme case in Alabama, USA. The scheme is estimated to be worth around $400,000. Patel, also known as Pat Patel, was arrested on March 6th on nine counts of securities law violations, according to the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC). Patel allegedly […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released the names of six candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat on Sunday evening. This completes the party’s candidate list for all 26 constituencies in the state, where elections are slated for a single-phase poll on May 7. The list revealed a significant shake-up, with five sitting […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced today that it has recovered foreign currency amounting to USD 60,000 from a passenger who arrived in Vadodara by air from Delhi. The ED, Ahmedabad, received specific intelligence about a passenger carrying foreign currency while flying from New Delhi to Vadodara. Acting on this information, the officers of ED, Ahmedabad […]
In a rare incident, two candidates declared by the BJP High Command have been forced to withdraw their candidature for the forthcoming Loksabha polls after intense rebellion by party leaders and workers. Vadodara’s sitting MP Ranjanben Bhatt and Sabarkantha’s Bhikhaji Thakor have announced their withdrawal for “personal reasons”. However, BJP sources confirm that these candidates […]
