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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released its annual progress report for 2023, revealing that over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens. This significant number has helped India secure the second slot as the top source country for new citizens in America, following Mexico. The official report disclosed that nearly […]
As summer vacation approaches, travelers planning to venture abroad should brace themselves for a significant increase in costs. Driven by escalating airfares and hotel tariffs, the price of holiday packages has risen substantially, with increases ranging from 20% to 70%. The dream of a European holiday, which was priced at Rs 2.5 lakh per person […]
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday won the trust vote in the state Assembly, with 130 legislators voting in his favour, even as the Opposition staged a walkout. The Bihar Assembly has a strength of 243 MLAs. The floor test took place two weeks after Kumar jumped ship from the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) — […]
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the government has taken efforts to link the health sector with development to ensure every citizen gets healthcare facilities with the same quality standard. The minister made the remarks while virtually addressing the 5th Foundation Day celebration of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of AIIMS, Jhajjar. Addressing […]
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez has filed a complaint with Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, claiming that he was harassing her and threatening her from inside a jail. In her letter sent a few days ago to the police chief, Jacqueline said, “I am responsible citizen, who has found herself inadvertently […]
The income tax raids on the PSY and Vinayak Groups in Gandhinagar continued for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. Illegal transactions worth Rs 500 crore have been uncovered so far. The operation has been ongoing at 30 locations of the firms. More than 15 additional officials have been deployed by the income tax department […]
In this age of bitcoins and digital payments, old banknotes can evoke a happy nostalgia. They certainly did at the opening of the Beyond Face Value exhibition of French banknotes at the Alliance Francaise (AF) Ahmedabad on Friday. The French expatriates present at the opening had many memories associated with these Franc notes which were […]
After Baba Siddiqui quitting the party, former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan also resigned from the Congress on Monday, in yet another setback to the party’s Maharashtra unit months before the Lok Sabha elections and state polls. Reports indicated that Ashok Chavan might join the Bharatiya Janata Party. According to party sources, three Congress MLAs–Subhash Dhote, […]
For the first time, the constable recruitment examination in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will be conducted in 13 regional languages in addition to Hindi and English. This was announced by the Mnistry of Home Affairs with an aim to increasing the participation of local youth in the force. The Examination will be conducted […]
A baby girl died in the United States’ Missouri after her mother reportedly put her into an oven for a nap instead of a crib. The incident came to light earlier this week when Kansas City Police responded to a report of a one-month-old baby not breathing. The infant was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
Gujarat is emerging as one of the best startup ecosystems in the country. Besides supporting entrepreneurs – young and old – startups in the state are also taking the lead in creating jobs. Some 48,138 people were hired by startups from Gujarat in 2023 alone. This is the second highest in India after Maharashtra, where […]
As demand for electric vehicles rise, Gujarat is reaping the advantages of an early start, even as it is aggressively making headways in deepening and expanding its EV ecosystem. Given an improving infrastructure for charging, better battery technologies and subsidies doled out by government for reducing the cost of ownership, the sale of EVs in […]
In anticipation of possible tension surrounding the mega farmers’ march to the national capital on February 13, Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code at the Ghazipur border. “Information has been received that some farmer organisations have given a call to their supporters to gather/march to Delhi on 13th February for […]
Family members of the eight former Indian Navy officers released from Qatar erupted in joy as they landed in New Delhi early on Monday. It is learned that all eight men have been released and will be able to live freely with their families in India. The officers had been arrested in Qatar in connection […]
In preparation for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha polls from West Bengal on February 27, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has unveiled its lineup of candidates, featuring notable figures including journalist Sagarika Ghose, party leader Sushmita Dev, and two others. The announcement was made on Sunday, with the party expressing its pleasure in nominating Sagarika Ghose, Sushmita […]
Jalandhar/Chandigarh: In the wake of the scheduled ‘Delhi Chalo’ farmers’ protest on February 13, the Haryana government on Saturday evening announced the suspension of mobile internet services from February 11 to February 13 in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa including Dabwali districts. Farmers from Punjab and Haryana under the banner of the newly […]
New Delhi: Highway construction slowed down during the current fiscal year, and has met only 45% of its target of 13,800 km, as per a news report in LiveMint. This is despite the Union government earmarking a record Rs 2.16 trillion capex in the first nine months of the year. The report quoted data from the Ministry of Road […]
Sirohi, Rajasthan: In a disturbing turn of events, nearly 20 women have come forward accusing the chairperson and former commissioner of Sirohi Municipal Council in Rajasthan of gang-raping them under the false pretense of offering employment in Anganwadi centers. The allegations, initially dismissed as a false complaint, have gained traction after eight victims petitioned the […]
A wave of despair has swept through Ahmedabad following five suicides reported within a mere 48 hours, with three of the victims tragically young. O12 34n Thursday afternoon when Nisha Baghel, a 17-year-old girl, ended her life in Narol by consuming hair dye. Though rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to the poisoning on Friday. […]
RAJKOT, Gujarat: Gujarat Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel experienced a health scare on Saturday night after suffering a brain stroke. According to reports, the 65-year-old minister began experiencing speech difficulties and back pain on Saturday evening. He was promptly admitted to GG Hospital in Jamnagar for initial medical attention. Following further observation and evaluation, Patel was […]
