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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 […]
The Income Tax department conducted raids on the offices and residences of PSY Group, a prominent Gandhinagar builder, on Thursday morning. The action, following a two-month investigation, allegedly revealed tax evasion worth crores of rupees. Over 100 officials descended upon 27 locations, including the group’s corporate office and the homes of owner Nilay Desai and […]
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a high-severity warning on February 8th, urging all Google Chrome OS users to update their systems immediately. Multiple critical vulnerabilities have been identified in older versions of the operating system, posing a significant risk to user security and privacy. These vulnerabilities, categorized under the identifier CIVN-2024-0031, could […]
Ahmedabad, India: India announced a 17-member squad for the remaining three Tests against England, aiming to break the series deadlock and secure crucial World Test Championship points. However, the team faces a double blow with star batsman Virat Kohli remaining unavailable due to personal reasons, while all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and opener KL Rahul are doubtful […]
The Reliance Foundation, one of India’s largest philanthropic initiatives, has announced the recipients of its Undergraduate Scholarships for the academic year 2023-24. Out of a nationwide application pool, 5000 students have been selected to receive the scholarship, which is one of the country’s most inclusive and diverse higher education initiatives. The scholarship awards each undergraduate […]
The Gujarat legislative assembly approved a resolution asking the state’s BJP government to ensure that the education department’s recent decision to teach the Bhagavad Gita in schools is implemented effectively. The resolution got a thumbs-up from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), but Congress first voiced opposition before endorsing it during the voting process, which led […]
During a public meeting, Rahul Gandhi, MP Congress leader, raised questions about the OBC status of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This has brought the issue of caste-based reservations in India back into the spotlight. The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has clarified that the Modh Ghanchi caste, to which Modi belongs, is included in […]
The familial disputes involving the wife and sister of Gujarat cricketer Ravindra Jadeja have once again come to the fore, with their quarrels frequently going viral on social media. Ravindra Jadeja’s father has openly discussed the ongoing family disputes and has leveled allegations against his son and daughter-in-law. Ravindra Jadeja’s father claimed that Rivaba, Jadeja’s […]
A little over a fortnight after 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case surrendered at the Godhra sub-jail on January 21 at the end of the stipulated two-week deadline set by the Supreme Court – one of the convicts, Pradip Modhiya, returned to his native village of Randhikpur in Dahod district on a five-day […]
A 7-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court observed that not allowing sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) will lead to a situation where the “advanced among” them “would grab all benefits.” The court reserved its judgment on a reference that raises the question of sub-classification of SCs. Senior advocate Manoj Swarup, appearing for the respondents […]
Many iconic brands have emerged from Gujarat, but the one most closely identified with the state is surely Amul. Amul symbolises Gujarat in the popular mind, just as McDonald’s symbolises America. Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which owns the brand, has reinforced this perception in its widely aired “Taste of India” campaign, which features […]
At least two people were killed, and several others injured after violence hit Uttrakhand’s Haldwani on Thursday. Most of those hospitalised were police personnel. The remaining were municipal workers involved in the demolition of the local madrasa and the mosque in its complex. A high alert was issued in the entire state, the Uttarakhand government […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today that the prestigious Bharat Ratna will be conferred upon former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh and renowned scientist Dr. MS Swaminathan. PV Narasimha Rao: Architect of Economic Liberalisation PV Narasimha Rao, who served as the Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996, is widely recognised as the […]
India strongly denied the allegation levelled by Canadian agencies of ‘interference’ and marked India as a ‘foreign interference threat’ that could potentially interfere in Canada elections and said that the core issue has been Ottawa’s “meddling” in New Delhi’s internal affairs. According to Canadian media reports, the country’s federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is […]
In a significant move aimed at bolstering India’s rail infrastructure, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to six crucial railway projects. These projects, with an estimated total cost of approximately Rs. 12,343 crore, will receive 100% funding from the Central Government. Doubling of Railway Line in Gujarat-Rajasthan […]
Americans are not happy with President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy. Acording to polling averages, nearly 60% disapprove of it. Meanwhile, Trump’s ratings on economic matters are considerably better. The gap in perceptions augurs ill for Biden’s chances of winning the presidential election in November, especially since voters rank the economy as the most […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hold a meeting of its Political Affairs Committee (PAC) on February 13 to decide its candidates for Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat, Haryana, and Goa. Aam Aadmi Party national general secretary (organisation) Sandeep Pathak announced party leaders Manoj Dhanohar, Bhabhen Chaudhary, and Rishi Raj candidates from Dibrugarh, Guwahati, and Sonitpur. The AAP, […]
Over 9,000 teachers were slapped with a cumulative fine of Rs 1.54 crore over two years for making mistakes in adding up marks while evaluating answer papers for Classes X and XII board exams. Responding to a question from Congress MLA Kirit Patel during question hour, state education minister Kuber Dindor said as many as […]
