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The Gujarat Transport Department has issued a 15-day ultimatum to Uber, a prominent transport and cab company, demanding that the business cease using private two-wheelers with white number plates as bike taxis. The department has warned that failure to comply will result in the cancellation of Uber’s license. This directive comes after an investigation revealed […]
Gujarat became the first state in India to introduce the Narco Reward Policy, an initiative aimed at combating drug trafficking by offering financial incentives to informants. The policy has proven highly effective, with authorities seizing more than 87,000 kilograms of narcotics valued at Rs 16,155 crore between October 2021 and December 2024. Minister of State […]
The Gujarat government will conduct its annual Karuna Abhiyan campaign from January 10 to 20, 2025, aiming to rescue and treat animals and birds injured during the Uttarayan festival. Karuna Abhiyan, launched in 2015, is a state-wide initiative providing urgent care and treatment to affected animals and birds during this period. Addressing the specifics on […]
The Gujarat government appointed the Dean of the Department of Technology and Engineering, Professor Dhanesh Patel, as in-charge VC of the university hours after MS University vice-chancellor VK Shrivastava, whose three-year tenure was mired in controversies, informed the Gujarat High Court that he had tendered his resignation to the additional chief secretary. Gujarat Advocate General […]
Illiberal regimes do not only resort to censorship, they also rewrite history – and not only in textbooks, but on screens too. Modi’s India is no exception, as evident from the recent films produced in the country, including The Kashmir Files, to Bastar: The Naxal Story, The Kerala Story and the recently released Sabarmati Report. The latter has been explicitly […]
Gujarat has seen an alarming increase in cases involving fraud, with individuals assuming identities as fake Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) officials, police officers, transgender individuals, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) representatives, toll booth operators, Crime Investigation Department (CID) officers, judges, and even courts. Now, another shocking incident has come to light which involves a fake Member […]
The Supreme Court of India on Monday allowed the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse to file a fresh petition seeking a reinvestigation into the incident. The collapse of the ‘Jhulto Pul’ in Morbi in October 2022 claimed 135 lives and reportedly raised questions about accountability and the adequacy of the investigation conducted so far. […]
Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University (KSKVKU) has been linked to a recruitment scam, with illegal appointments and bribery as primary allegations. Given that there is already a pending court case against the institution, KSKVKU’s recruitment procedures are under the scanner, severely denting its reputation. The issue came to light when these five individuals were […]
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday rejected a petition filed by a retired army officer, who claimed that his daughter had been brainwashed and unlawfully confined by priests at the ISKCON Temple in Ahmedabad. Based on his daughter’s testimony, the court determined that she had acted of her own accord and ordered police protection for […]
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) crime wing of the Gujarat Police has arrested a couple for allegedly defrauding numerous individuals by promising them visas. According to officials, the suspects, Rushikesh Vinayak Purohit and wife Sujata Wandhwa, residents of Bhayali in Vadodara, are natives of Ludhiana in Punjab. They have been implicated in multiple complaints of […]
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) Gandhinagar will host the 2nd edition of the ‘Tri-City Property Fest’ from January 10 to 12, showcasing top real estate projects from Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and GIFT City. This event highlights the state’s real estate evolution, with Ahmedabad representing the past through its historical and infrastructural […]
In the heart of Karamsad town, with its bustling streets and storied history tied to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a significant shutdown took place yesterday, a reaction to the recent incorporation of this area into the newly-established Anand Municipal Corporation. Protesters took to the streets to voice their concern over the way the government had virtually […]
The CEPT University Global Alumni Meet 2025 brought together nearly 500 alumni from 25 cities around the world, including 15 locations across India and 10 international cities such as London, Leicester, New York, Atlanta, Sydney and Toronto. The meet in India was held across multiple cities, including Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, Surat, Hyderabad, Kochi, […]
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday granted interim bail to self-styled ‘godman’ Asaram Bapu until March 31, citing medical grounds. The bail comes with strict conditions, including a prohibition on meeting his followers while outside jail. Asaram, whose real name is Asumal Sirumalani Harpalani, has been in prison since his arrest on August 31, […]
There seems something sinister about Dingucha and the US. The bone-chilling episode involving the tragic deaths of a family of four from Dingucha, just meters from the US-Canada border in 2022, drew attention to the dangers of illegal immigration. We may recall that their bodies were found frozen, in -35 degrees Celsius weather, on the […]
A day after Nilay Patel, a student at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) passed away on campus, faculty members of Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) in Surat, where he completed his undergraduate studies, remembered him as a bright and sincere individual who excelled in academics and co-curricular activities. Patel graduated in […]
The Rajkot Rural Police confirmed on Monday that they fired 10 tear gas shells and conducted a lathi charge to disperse a mob of around 1,500 people in Vinchhiya village, Jasdan taluka. The crowd had allegedly resorted to violence after the police refused to publicly parade six murder suspects through the village. According to Superintendent […]
Harshad Mehta, who assumed the role of Superintendent of Police (SP) for Junagadh district in August 2023, has had his voluntary retirement approved by the Home Department amid widespread discussions about his resignation. During his tenure, Mehta focused extensively on combating illicit liquor, gambling, and drug trafficking. As a former teacher, he launched the “Say […]
An 18-year-old girl fell into a deep borewell on Monday morning in Kanderai village of Bhuj taluka, leading to a massive rescue operation. The incident occurred around 6:30 am when the girl, belonging to a family of migrant labourers from Rajasthan, accidentally fell into the 540-foot-deep borewell, officials said. Bhuj Deputy Collector A.B. Jadav stated […]
A floral sculpture of the Olympic rings, accompanied by the sign ‘Bharat 2036’, was unveiled at the annual flower show at the Sabarmati Riverfront last week. This installation symbolises India’s ambition to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. With Ahmedabad in focus as a potential host city, efforts are intensifying to present a successful bid. Key […]
