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New Delhi: Government data has revealed that 2.38 lakh educated people in Gujarat are unemployed and have registered themselves for employment with various departments. Even more stark is the number that only 32 young people got government jobs in the state in the last two years, The New Indian Express has reported. This data was revealed in response […]
Over one-and-half months after a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against Rajiv Modi, Chairman and Managing Director of Cadila Pharmaceuticals, and employee Jhonson Mathew in a sexual assault complaint, Modi appeared before investigators in Ahmedabad on Thursday for interrogation. Lavina Sinha, Ahmedabad City Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-1), confirmed the development, stating, “Modi has […]
BJP MP Mansukh Vasava has stirred a hornet’s nest after claiming that Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to enter a temple in Chennai because he had not taken a bath. The BJP MP who has earlier served as Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs in the Narendra Modi government from 2014-2016 said Rahul Gandhi […]
When the world was celebrating Valentine’s Day on February 14, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad dedictaed the day to employee health, well-being, and safety. Three engaging events were held as part of the special day: a helmet safety drive, an oral and dental hygiene awareness session, and a fire safety training. Emphasising […]
West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali is in news for the wrong reasons. After the attack on Enforcement Directorate’s officials, allegations of systemic sexual exploitation against local Trinamool Congress leaders are emerging from this island of North 24 Paraganas district. The opposition BJP is carrying out protests and calling for action against Trinamool leaders. They are narrating stories […]
The Supreme Court has struck down the Electoral Bonds scheme, calling it unconstitutional. The SC has said that the Electoral Bonds scheme is violative of Article 19(1). The Chief Justice of India has said: “The only purpose of amending section 182(3) of the companies act becomes otiose after we hold that EB scheme, IT act […]
The Supreme Court of India has declared the anonymous electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional, stating that it violates the Right to Information under Article 19(1)(a). The verdict was delivered by a five-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra. The bench unanimously held that […]
Officers of Air Intelligence Unit of Ahmedabad Customs in collaboration with customs officers from Kerala, seized around 5.5Kg gold at the Sardar Vallabhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad. The gold was concealed in paste form in the rectum of the passengers travelling to India. The customs officers of the Indian Revenue Service stay alert […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the importance of clean and transparent governance as a crucial factor in addressing the challenges faced by governments worldwide. During his address at the World Government Summit in Dubai, PM Modi also acknowledged the dynamic leadership of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, describing him as a leader with vision […]
In a one-day workshop held on Wednesday, jointly organized by the Central University of Gujarat (CUG) and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), the focus was on “Women Empowerment through PM Ujjwala Yojana: A Study of Selected Districts of Gujarat and Rajasthan”. The workshop was presided over by Prof. Rama Shanker Dubey, the […]
Protesting farmers at Delhi borders flew kites to counter drones employed by the government to drop tear gas canisters on them. As the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest by farmers, primarily from Punjab, entered its second day, they remained steadfast in their determination to march towards Delhi, demanding a legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP) […]
In its process of Indianising colonial practices, Indian Navy may soon introduce kurta-pyjama in naval messes. This is in line with the government’s directive to shed “vestiges of the colonial era” and “Indianise” military traditions and customs. The Navy has issued orders to all its commands and establishments to allow officers and sailors to wear […]
An Indian American family of four from Kerala, India, was found dead in their San Mateo, California home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The deceased have been identified as Anand Sujith Henry (42), his wife Alice Priyanka (40), and their twin children, Noah and Neithan (4). San Mateo police reported that two of the victims […]
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination papers in Jaipur on Wednesday for the Rajya Sabha biennial polls to be held on three seats on February 27. Four sets of nomination papers, proposed and seconded by MLAs were submitted to Election Officer and Assembly Secretary Mahavir Prasad Sharma. After arriving at Jaipur International […]
Keeping in view the growing congestion and resultant flight delays, the government has asked Mumbai airport to reduce the number of scheduled flights and limit the movement of business jets during busy periods or rush. This decision will result in airlines cutting up to at least 40 flights and also impact the operations of private […]
Four men were taken into custody for allegedly assaulting a Dalit groom, Vikas Chavda, for riding a horse during his wedding procession in Chadasana village, Gandhinagar district, Gujarat. The incident, which took place on Monday afternoon, was confirmed by an official from the Mansa police station on Tuesday. According to a complaint lodged by the […]
The Bhupendrabhai Patel-led Gujarat government filed a review petition in the Supreme Court in the Bilkis Bano case, requesting the removal of remarks deemed unfavourable to the state. The state’s BJP government has urged the top court to expunge its remarks suggesting that the state acted in tandem with and was complicit with the convicts […]
On the fifth anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the fallen jawans, stating that their “sacrifice for our nation will always be remembered.” The heinous suicide attack in 2019 saw 40 Indian security personnel lose their lives when terrorists linked to Pakistan rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into their […]
The development of new property is showing a steady revival in Ahmedabad after the two-year lull induced by Covid. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s property tax department recently published data that shows after a drastic fall in 2020-21, when the total number of new commercial and residential properties fell to 30,379 from 77,499 the previous year, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi, Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir today. PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the country, thanked UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support and for granting the land for the construction of […]
