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Mark your calendars, FASTag users! January 31st marks a crucial deadline for ensuring smooth highway travels. On that date, incomplete KYC (Know Your Customer) information will lead to FASTag deactivation or blacklisting, even if your account has sufficient balance. This announcement from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways aims to streamline the electronic toll […]
The IndiGo passenger Shail Kataria, who was seen punching an Indigo Airlines pilot in a viral video over a 13-hour flight delay, claimed to the police that he lost his cool as he was on his way to Goa for his honeymoon. Kataria, 28, was arrested soon after the incident and was released on bail […]
In a distressing incident, the 47-year-old wife of an Indian Police Service officer from Gujarat allegedly took her own life by hanging at their residence in Ahmedabad. Shaluben, the wife of IPS officer R T Susara, was discovered hanging from the ceiling fan in a room at their Thaltej residence on Friday morning, according to […]
Gujarat is set to host the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024, a two-night spectacle that promises to captivate audiences with its unprecedented scale and dazzling extravaganza. The event, in association with Gujarat Tourism, will commence on January 27 at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre with a Curtain Raiser. This evening will honour technical […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent statement claiming that India’s vision shifted towards becoming “Bharat-centric” only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office has sparked both debate and criticism. Let’s analyze the key points of his statement and the potential implications: Claims: Pre-Modi Focus: Shah argues that prior to Modi, India’s vision lacked a focus […]
A court in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has acquitted Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani and 30 others in a 2017 case related to obstructing a train and unlawful assembly. Mevani, along with residents of Saroda village, had staged a protest demanding possession of land parcels allotted to Dalits but occupied by upper-caste people. The protesters were booked under […]
Two BJP functionaries, including an MLA were injured as their car turned turtle after hitting a buffalo on the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway. BJP MLA from Dhoraji, Dr. Mahendrabhai Padalia, and Rajkot District BJP Secretary, Ravibhai Makdia were travelling in a car around 2 AM, when it collided with a buffalo near Limbdi. Both the MLA and […]
New Delhi, Jan 16: In a bid to keep cooking oil prices on simmer, the government on Tuesday sweetened the deal for consumers by extending lower import duties on edible oils while slapping a hefty tax on molasses exports. Effective January 18, a 50% export duty will be levied on molasses, a by-product of sugarcane […]
Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event on January 17th isn’t just about shiny new gadgets; it’s a showcase for the future of AI on your mobile device. While the Galaxy S24 lineup promises hardware upgrades like top-notch cameras and vibrant displays, the real star of the show is Samsung’s bold move: Galaxy AI. This comprehensive […]
At a time when the Gujarat government is promoting Karuna Abhiyan to save and care for sick and injured birds in the state, a fire department personnel lost his life while rescuing a trapped bird in Ahmedabad. The incident occurred on Tuesday near Dev Residency on Bopal Ghuma Road when the fireman, in an attempt […]
RAJKOT, GUJARAT: What started as a generous favor has turned into a bitter legal battle for 75-year-old former factory owner Jayprakash Sapariya. Having trusted an acquaintance, Jayesh Savlani, with the use of his vacant flat in 2014, Sapariya now faces the stark reality of being denied rightful access to his own property. Savlani initially approached […]
Arvind Limited inaugurated the world’s first open-source innovation centre for water sustainability in the campus of its Santej facility in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Set up in partnership with Gap Inc, USA, the 18,000 sq feet centre will serve as a research hub for innovations aimed at improving water management practices in the textile and apparel […]
When the Baroda-based Alembic Glass launched Yera in 1965, glass tableware was still a novelty. Brass was then the material of choice for tumblers and plates in Indian households and it was only gradually being replaced by stainless steel. Glassware was limited to a Westernised elite and was mostly imported. Alembic Glass was originally set […]
Two persons died after consuming liquor in ‘dry state’ Gujarat, leading to criticism of the BJP government in the state from opposition leaders. The deceased were identified as Vikram Thakor (35) and Kanaji Jhala (40). Five more people from the same village have been put under medical observation as a precautionary measure and their condition […]
Gujarat being one of the leading e-waste producing states in the country, the state government has come up with the draft of a comprehensive policy for managing the same. Under the new policy drafted by a raft of experts, the government will initially incentivise disposal of e-waste and will also make provisions to directly collect […]
It’s a classic case of a state going to any extreme after being starved of alcohol. Its people have looked for liquor equivalent in some other syrup. This dangerous choice has cost the lives of many. According to a report published in The Times of India, seven people died in Kheda district after consuming Kalmeghasava Asava […]
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat called the demolished Babri mosque a ‘symbol of slavery’ and hailed the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as a long cherished dream that was now being fulfilled. In an apparent reference to the Babri Masjid, which was pulled down by “kar sevaks” in December 1992, Bhagwat said, “The symbol […]
A pilot of a Delhi-Goa Indigo flight was reportedly slapped by an angry passenger over an indordinate delay. The pilot, who was making an announcement about the flight status in the passenger cabin, was attacked around 1 pm on flight 6E-2175, which was scheduled to depart at 7:40 am but eventually left at 6 pm. […]
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar has marketed opportunities for investors in Haryana, but beyond NCR. During the recently concluded Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Khattar and his team marketed non-NCR areas and elaborated upon fields where foreign investors could work for growth. ACS (industries) Anand Mohan Sharan, who led the administrative machinery with Khattar, […]
In a remarkable discovery, India reported its first-ever confirmed record of a rare Tibetan Brown Bear in the higher regions of Sikkim. The bear was spotted in high altitudes of Northern Sikkim thanks to the camera traps installed by the Sikkim Forest Department and WWF-India. With this discovery, the nation’s animal diversity has increased by […]
