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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked defaulting states to follow the Supreme Court’s orders on the appointments of Director General of Police (DGPs). The apex court has questioned the practice of states not appointing regular police chiefs despite eligible and experienced officers available for the positions. A letter in this regard was sent […]
Renowned Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj breathed his last on Sunday at Chandragiri Teerth in Dongargarh in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district after undertaking ‘sallekhna’. Sallekhna is a Jain religious practice involving voluntary fasting unto death for spiritual purification, a statement from the teerth said. Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj attained Samadhi through ‘Sallekhna’ at Chandragiri teerth at 2:35 […]
Jobanjitsingh Sandhu, the accused arrested in the Rs 21,000 crore drug scandal in Mundra, in Gujarat, has escaped from police custody. Bhuj police was returning after presenting Sandhu in Amritsar court, when the accused escaped. Sandhu was caught in Mundra in 2021 and was lodged in Kutch’s Palara Khas Jail. As his case was pending […]
A four-month-old baby from Andhra Pradesh’s Nadigama town has captured hearts by achieving a remarkable feat and setting a record that has everyone talking. The infant, named Kaivalya, can identify 120 different things, from birds and vegetables to animals and even photographs. Kaivalya’s mother, Hema, noticed her baby’s special talent and decided to share it […]
After a long wait of eleven years, Geeta Patel finally got reunited with her family who travelled to Kolkata all the way from Godhra to take her back. Geeta had gone missing in 2013 during a family wedding in Gujarat. When Geeta reached Calcutta Pavlov Hospital 11 years ago, she was nameless as she could […]
Adani Realty has emerged as the highest bidder for the redevelopment of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation’s (MSRDC) 24-acre plot at Bandra Reclamation close to the Bandra-Worli. Adani offered a revenue share of 22.7%, compared to Larsen and Toubro (L&T’s) 18%. However, the final decision will be made by the MSRDC board next week. The […]
Pune-based engineering giant Thermax is set to inject a massive ₹1,000 crore into Gujarat over the next year, marking a significant expansion in the state. This ambitious plan, announced by MD and CEO Ashish Bhandari, aims to bolster renewable energy capabilities, build biomass facilities, and expand the company’s chemical production. “These investments will be made […]
Gandhinagar: Gujarat’s Health Minister Rushikesh Patel announced the recovery of ₹671 crore from MBBS doctors who opted out of mandatory rural service after graduation. This comes with ₹270 crore still outstanding from such doctors. The state’s bond policy mandates subsidized medical education in exchange for a one-year stint in rural healthcare setups. Doctors opting out […]
Rajkot, Gujarat: Three police personnel and a home guard have been arrested in Gir-Somnath district, Gujarat, for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman bootlegger multiple times over several months. The woman, who took over her deceased husband’s illegal liquor business, accused the men of forcing her into sexual relations in exchange for not taking “hafta” (protection […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A builder named Yogesh Gupta, accused of rape and absconding for a year, has been apprehended by the Cyber Crime Branch of Ahmedabad. Gupta, 55, was hiding in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, disguised as a temple priest to evade capture. The charges against Gupta stem from a 2023 case where he allegedly raped a […]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the commencement of registration for its 2024 “Young Scientist Programme” for school children. The registration process will begin on February 20, 2024. The programme, known as “YUva VIgyani KAryakram (YUVIKA)”, is designed to impart basic knowledge on emerging trends in space technology, space science, and space applications […]
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers has unveiled a new method to enhance the speed of human sperm by exposing them to ultrasound waves. The team, based at Monash University, investigated the effects of ultrasound on sperm motility, a key factor in male fertility. Previous research has indicated that reduced sperm motility can pose challenges […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a virtual event on Friday, criticised the Congress party, stating that it is caught in a cycle of nepotism and dynastic politics, leading to an exodus of members. The Prime Minister accused the Congress of having a singular agenda of opposing him. He said, “They refrain from even mentioning ‘Viksit […]
Gujarat: A manhunt is underway in Amreli after a video capturing a tourist’s dangerous encounter with a lion in Gir National Park went viral on social media. The incident, filmed at night, highlights the growing issue of lion-teasing in the protected area and has sparked outrage among wildlife activists and park officials. The disturbing video […]
In a bid to protect Indian women from fraudulent marriages and subsequent abandonment by their Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) spouses, the 22nd Law Commission has recommended making marriage registration mandatory for all NRIs and OCIs in its latest report. The report proposes a new procedure for registering marriages involving NRIs, […]
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court scrapped an opaque, election funding system, calling it “unconstitutional”. Opposition leaders say the apex court’s judgement is a setback for ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, whose government introduced the electoral bonds scheme seven years ago and which battled long and hard in the top court to defend the funding […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress over its stand on the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying those who used to call Lord Ram imaginary and did not want a temple to be constructed are also chanting ‘Jai Siya Ram’ now. He was adressing a public gathering in Rewari in Haryana. He said India has touched new heights […]
Microsoft announced that four of its first-party games will soon be available on Sony’s PlayStation 5 and the Nintendo Switch, marking a significant departure from its traditional exclusivity strategy. The confirmation, made by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer on the Official Xbox Podcast, sheds light on the company’s evolving business decisions, including the development of […]
The Mumbai Indians (MI), champions of the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), are gearing up for the second season, which is set to commence on February 23rd at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In a pre-season press conference held on Friday in Mumbai, MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur reiterated the team’s winning mantra […]
While the weather in Gujarat remains conducive for air travel, adverse conditions in North and East India are causing disruptions. Flights from Ahmedabad to Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Darbhanga, and Varanasi may experience delays. Incoming flights from these cities to Ahmedabad could also be affected. Adding to the travel woes, ongoing farmers’ protests in Delhi have […]
