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Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi neither owns any vehicle, nor a house in India, but she has an ancestral home worth nearly Rs 27 Lakh in Italy. As per the poll affidavit attached to Gandhi’s Rajya Sabha nomination papers filed from Rajasthan, she has total assets worth Rs 12,53,76,822 (Rs 12.53 crore). As per the […]
New Delhi: The recent uproar surrounding singer Aditya Narayan, sparked by a viral video showing him throwing a fan’s phone during a concert in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, has taken a new twist. The student involved in the incident, Lovkesh Chandravanshi, a third-year BSc student at Rungta College, denied the allegations of “dragging the singer’s feet” during […]
Just an hour after the Congress announced on Friday that the party’s bank accounts, including those of the Youth Congress, were frozen and made inoperative by the Income Tax department, it clarified that the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Delhi unfroze the accounts. The allegation comes just weeks ahead of the announcement of the […]
In a disturbing incident, a 22-year-old woman from Rajkot found herself ensnared in a sinister plot concocted by a tantrik based in Amreli. The victim, who had recently separated from her husband, along with her mother, was duped out of Rs. 3.13 lakhs and their gold jewelry. What began as a purported solution to her […]
Surat: A chartered accountant (CA) from Vesu, Surat, fell victim to a cybercrime, losing a staggering ₹9.3 lakh to a fraudulent website that lured him with promises of high returns in stock market investments. The incident highlights the growing sophistication of cybercriminals who are increasingly targeting even financially savvy individuals. Nikunj Tulshyan, 26, reported to […]
Surat City Police has launched an AI-powered chatbot named “Surat Cyber Mitra” to combat the growing threat of cybercrime. This innovative tool aims to empower citizens with instant access to information and guidance, protecting them from online fraud and encouraging them to report suspicious activity. “Surat Cyber Mitra is a testament to our commitment to […]
The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has taken stringent action against several food outlets in the city for violating health and safety standards. The Ghee Gud restaurant in Prahladnagar was sealed due to the presence of bugs in food and the serving of stale food items. Samples of sweet chatni and sev khamni from the restaurant […]
Gujarat Lokayukta is keen to recommend stringent steps to curb the menace of question paper leaks. The association has suggested printing question papers for recruitment exams conducted by the state Subordinate Service Selection Board only at the government-owned printing centres. Gujarat Lokayukta believes doing so will monitor the processes and prevent rampant leaks in the […]
The Congress party announced that its main bank accounts had been frozen by the Income Tax authorities, severely impacting all political activities. However, the accounts were later de-frozen by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, pending a further hearing scheduled for next week. Party leader Vivek Tankha, who represented the Congress before the tribunal, confirmed that […]
When the budget was presented recently, the Energy Minister of Gujarat, Kanubhai Desai, said that power consumption per person in the state was double than that of the national average. The assertion seemed a bit far-fetched but it wasn’t. It’s hard to contest the state’s growing energy needs. Yesterday, Desai informed the Assembly that the […]
The Gujarat high court confirmed its stay on construction and development at the new facility of the Sports Club of Gujarat at Chekhla village and admitted the petition challenging the development by the club on a common plot of a residential society which is in Agriculture Zone-1. The Sports Club of Gujarat had requested the […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A heated debate erupted in the Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday, with Congress MLA Imran Khedawala raising concerns over the functionality of CCTV cameras in Ahmedabad. Khedawala claimed that a staggering 70% of these cameras are non-operational, hindering police investigations and impacting public safety. During Question Hour, Khedawala highlighted the issue while discussing e-memos […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A dispute has arisen between 53 salt pan workers and the Gujarat Forest Department regarding access to the Wild Ass Sanctuary in Little Rann of Kutch. The workers, claiming to be traditional “agariyas” (salt cultivators), allege they were stopped from cultivating salt within the sanctuary’s boundaries, despite possessing “agariya pothi” cards issued in […]
Reliance Foundation and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at developing courses that equip 500,000 Indian youth with skills for the future. The partnership will focus on creating a curriculum that builds capacity in fields such as EdTech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), environmental sustainability, policy analysis, and more. With […]
Rajkot, Gujarat: The dream of turning waste into clean energy in Rajkot remains unfulfilled, with the city’s “waste-to-energy” (WTE) project facing delays and financial burdens. Despite being initiated 67 months ago, the project is far from completion, mirroring similar struggles in other major cities like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat. The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has […]
Surat, Gujarat: The 33-kilometer riverfront path, stretching from Kathor near Kamrej to Rundh Bhatha barrage, now carries a price tag of a staggering Rs 7,882 crore. This is a stark contrast to the Rs 3,900 crore envisioned when the project was first proposed in 2016. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) presented the revised proposal for […]
Zomato, the food delivery giant, has once again demonstrated its mastery of engaging social media posts by aligning its content with ongoing trends. As couples worldwide celebrated Valentine’s Day, food delivery apps, including Zomato, experienced a surge in food orders. However, Zomato found itself in a unique situation, thanks to a Delhi resident named Tarun. […]
Rajkot, February 14: BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed Rohit Sharma as India’s captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, silencing any doubts about his leadership. Speaking to reporters, Shah explained the reasoning behind the decision, highlighting Rohit’s experience and leadership potential. The announcement comes after speculation arose following Hardik Pandya’s return to Mumbai Indians […]
Beyonce, the unmatched star with unparalleled influence in the music industry, has once again proven her iconic status in the fashion world at New York Fashion Week 2024. The singer-songwriter made a stunning appearance in a breathtaking ensemble by Indian couturier Gaurav Gupta. Known for her ability to transform any outfit into a fashion statement, […]
After graduating from Ahmedabad’s CN College of Fine Arts in the early 90s, Sangita Khalsa plunged into business, setting up a firm that designs soft furnishings for clients that include the city’s 5-star hotels. Then during the Covid pandemic, when business came to a standstill, Ms Khalsa decided to bring her sensibilities to play in […]
