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Sufi singer Indira Naik brought a touch of Sufiyana to Natarani amphitheatre on Friday, with a 90-minute concert that had Ahmedabad’s ever-enthusiastic audience swaying and clapping to her beats. Starting with Amir Khusrau classic Man Kunto Maula, she sang some of the most famous songs in the genre, including Mast Kalandar and Khwaja Mere Khwaja, which have been rendered even more […]
Eleven officers and personnel of Gujarat Police were honoured with Police Medals on the occasion of Republic Day 2025, recognising their distinguished and meritorious contributions to law enforcement, according to an official statement issued by the police. Two officers were conferred with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM). Brajesh Kumar Jha, Additional Director General […]
The Central Government announced the Padma awards on Saturday, with eight individuals from Gujarat being honoured for their contributions in various fields. Among the recipients were the architect of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Chandrakant Sompura, and 94-year-old Kathak exponent Kumudini Lakhia, who received the prestigious Padma Vibhushan. Kumudini Lakhia, an Ahmedabad-based dancer and guru, was […]
Mexico has refused to allow a deportation flight from the United States to land, presenting a hurdle in President Donald Trump’s intensified efforts to enforce immigration laws, according to a report. The refusal, which occurred on Thursday, came as President Trump reinstated strict border security measures, ramped up deportation operations, and authorised large-scale raids upon […]
Following US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, many Indian couples were concerned about the changes made in the 14th Amendment, which granted citizenship to all persons “born or naturalised in the United States”. Many expectant parents, in this time-sensitive situation, are pushed to go for preterm C-sections to compete with the February 20 deadline for birthright […]
The Gujarat government on Friday announced a special tour package for citizens planning to visit the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Under the package, an air-conditioned Volvo bus will depart daily from the Ranip bus depot in Ahmedabad at 7 am. Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar, Minister of State for Home […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Friday carried out a raid at a drug manufacturing facility in Khambhat, located in Anand district, and arrested five individuals involved in the illicit production of Alprazolam, officials confirmed. ATS deputy inspector general (DIG) Sunil Joshi said that 107 kg of Alprazolam powder, a sedative used in the production […]
Kash Patel will appear before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on January 30 for his confirmation hearing to become the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel, 44, would make history as the first Indian American to lead the agency if confirmed. The Senate Judiciary Committee announced the hearing on Thursday, officially […]
Three schools in Vadodara, operated by the Navrachana Education Society, declared a holiday on Friday after one of them received a bomb threat via email. Authorities later confirmed the threat was a hoax. The incident came to light when the principal of Navrachana International School, located on Bhayli-Vasna Road, reported the bomb threat to the […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP) regarding the Amreli letter scandal, demanding a detailed explanation within two weeks. The notice addresses alleged human rights violations, focusing particularly on the late-night arrest and public parade of a young Patidar woman, Payal Goti. The case centres […]
The Gujarat CID Crime Branch has arrested Vinod Patel, a schoolteacher from Modasa in Aravalli district, in connection with the ongoing Rs 6,000 crore scam involving the BZ Group. Patel is suspected of acting as an agent for the group, facilitating investments and earning substantial commissions. Addressing a press briefing in Gandhinagar on Thursday, SP […]
The Bhuj Sessions Court on Thursday acquitted eight accused in the high-profile Naliya gang rape case of 2017. More details of the order are awaited. Then 24-year-old, the complainant had alleged that she was gangraped. She had also alleged forced prostitution against 10 persons, including four members of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The complainant had […]
In a tragic incident, a 51-year-old man, Biju Raghunath Pillai, drowned in Narmada Canal while trying to save his pet dog in the Gorwa area of Vadodara district in the early hours of Wednesday. Pillai had taken his two dogs, a German shepherd and a husky, for a walk on Narmada canal road. Witnesses reported […]
New Delhi: Anita Bose Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, has made a heartfelt appeal to the Union government to bring back her father’s mortal remains from Tokyo, Japan, where they have been kept in Renkoji Temple for decades. This demand comes on the eve of Bose’s 128th birth anniversary, which is celebrated as Parakram […]
In an area already tense following two fatal fires, a new wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles. It’s growing in size, causing tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes. The incident brings into sharp focus the uncontrolled combustion of fossil fuels that is impacting Earth. Climate activists and environmentalists have in the […]
The sixth session of the 15th Gujarat Legislative Assembly will commence on February 19, and continue till March 28. The session, which will have 27 sittings, will include the presentation of the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 by Finance Minister Kanu Desai on February 20. The session will begin with an address by […]
In a grim incident that has sparked outrage and debate, a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Surat, took her own life after reportedly facing pressure and mistreatment over unpaid school fees. The incident has cast a shadow over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme, aimed at empowering girls through education. The student’s family […]
Two workers, Jayesh Patadiya and Chirag Patadiya, died on Tuesday after allegedly suffocating in an underground sewage pumping station in Patdi town in Surendranagar district. The incident occurred as they entered the facility to carry out cleaning work without safety equipment. Both men were contractual employees of the Patdi Municipality. Local sources reported that they […]
For a global leader known to defy conventions, President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO) was only expected. Earlier, he pledged to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, the world’s most concerted effort to tackle rising temperatures. His hard-line policies were evident in the past […]
The State Election Commission has announced that local body elections will be held on February 16, 2025, with vote counting scheduled for February 18 and the election process concluding by February 21. These elections will involve the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 66 municipalities, and three taluka panchayats. Additionally, by-elections for various vacant seats in municipal corporations, […]
