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Patna, India: Soon after Nitish Kumar’s resignation as Bihar’s Chief Minister, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced its intention to form a new government in the state, forging an alliance with the Janata Dal (United). “The unanimous decision to form an NDA government with JD(U) and other allies was taken in the legislative party […]
Three people have been awared three years jail term each in Ahmedabad for keeping a boy in bondage. A special Pocso court sentenced the three — members of a family — for keeping a five-year-old boy in bondage with the observation that their offence was “inhuman and intentional”. The accused were identified as Mohammed Akram […]
In a strategic move, the Chinoys have entered the single malt whisky market at a time when India is witnessing a surge in distinctions for this spirit. The year 2023 marked several milestones for whisky enthusiasts in the country, making it an opportune moment for the Chinoys to unveil their own single malt. The family, […]
New Delhi: In a noteworthy decision, the Supreme Court on Thursday (January 25) stayed the Bar Council of India’s order suspending a lawyer’s license for six months over a vague complaint against her brother, another lawyer. While the court upheld the dismissal of the complaint, it deemed the Bar Council’s cost penalty of Rs. 50,000 […]
Lucknow: The INDIA bloc, touted as a potential challenger to the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, hit a roadblock on Saturday as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announced seat sharing for Uttar Pradesh that Congress “disagrees” with. Yadav declared 11 seats for Congress in the crucial state with 80 Lok Sabha seats, aiming […]
Gujarat: In a decisive move to reclaim temple land, the Gujarat government demolished 21 houses and 153 huts encroaching upon 3 hectares of land belonging to the revered Somnath temple and the state government. The mega anti-encroachment drive, launched Saturday morning, cleared the sacred area in Gir Somnath district, marking a significant step towards preserving […]
The Forest Department successfully captured a violent lioness that had attacked three residents of Vavera village in Rajula taluka on Friday. The lioness was finally subdued after a grueling 10-hour operation. The lioness, exhibiting aggressive behaviour, attacked Washrambhai Solanki and Manjuben Solanki, both residents of Vavera village, on Friday morning. The victims were immediately rushed […]
The tyre killer bumps installed by the Ahmedabad Traffic Department to curb wrong side driving have been removed. This has led to a resurgence of vehicles being driven on the wrong side of the road. The tyre killer bumps were initially installed near the Chanakyapuri Bridge in the city by the Ahmedabad Traffic Police. The […]
Even as the Surat police have arrested the accused, who molested a 13-year-old girl on a road on January 12, it has emerged that the FIR was filed without consulting a senior officer. The area falls under Signanpore Police Station in Surat. The police assured a proper investigation into the case. Acting swiftly after filing […]
Bhavesh Chauhan, the proprietor of Kripa Overseas, a visa consultancy firm located near Vijay Char Rasta in Ahmedabad, has been accused of defrauding clients under the guise of providing Canadian visas. The case came to light when a student from Kalol lodged a complaint with the Gujarat University police. The student alleged that he was […]
Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has apprehended Anjum Qureshi, a woman accused of inciting communal riots in Gujarat following the Godhra incident. Qureshi, who had been absconding for 18 years, was arrested from a residence in the Vatva area of Ahmedabad. The Godhra incident in 2002, which involved a train carrying Ram devotees from Ayodhya being […]
Two police inspectors and an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) from Junagadh, Gujarat, have been accused of attempting to extort INR 25 lakh from a Kerala resident. The extortion was allegedly in exchange for unfreezing the resident’s bank account. The FIR was filed following an internal investigation that exposed the accused officers’ illicit activities. The officers had […]
The spirit of Gujarat’s vibrant border tourism held the centrestage at Kartavya Path on Republic Day as the state’s tableau rolled down to a cheering ensemble of guests and dignitaries. Titled “Dhordo: Global Identity of Gujarat’s Border Tourism,” the tableau offered a captivating glimpse into the unique charm of the Kutch desert village, now a […]
Two young table tennis players from Gujarat, Pratha Pawar and Khwaish Lotia, have made their state and country proud by clinching gold medals in the Under-17 and Under-13 Singles categories respectively at the World Table Tennis Youth Contender tournament held here from January 22nd to 25th, 2024. Pratha Pawar emerged as the champion in the […]
It has been over a fortnight since the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024 concluded on a celebratory note. The event’s posters adorn strategic locations across Gujarat. While the placards may be removed, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name will be inextricably tied to the event. The year 2024 marked two decades of the summit […]
Eight persons succumbed to cardiac arrest in the last two days, leaving Rajkot residents stunned. “Smit Butani, 21, a resident of Porbandar started for his college at 5:15 in the morning. A little later, he collapsed while walking. Smit was a pharmacy student at RK College in Rajkot. Ajay Solanki, 22-year-old resident of Popatpara area […]
The dark world of sextortion is rapidly spreading its tentacles in Gujarat as the state reported a whopping 85% rise in such calls in just a year, from 2022 to 2023. The state police had recorded 5,190 sextortion calls in the year 2022 and in 2023 the figure rose steeply to 9,593 calls. In January […]
Six prominent personalities from Gujarat will be bestowed with the Padma Shri – the fourth highest civilian honour in India. The Centre has announced the awards on the occasion of the Republic Day. Dr Tejas Patel, an eminent cardiologist from Ahmedabad, has received the Padma Bhushan Award. Raghuveer Choudhary, an 85-year-old distinguished Gujarati author, will be felicitated […]
Ahmedabad’s BJ Medical College was served a show cause notice by the National Medical Commission (NMC) on less than 75% biometric attendance of its faculty. The NMC had made it mandatory for the faculty of medical colleges to have over 75% attendance to address the menace of ghost doctors in medical colleges and to ensure […]
A fresh diplomatic storm is brewing between Britain and the United States over the cherished beverage tea after a US scientist claimed the perfect cup of tea is made with a pinch of added salt. Michelle Francl, who has written a book on the molecular science behind a good cuppa, believes the addition is needed […]
