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The Gujarat High Court has declined the bail request of a man involved in forging passports and illegally trafficking Indian citizens to foreign countries, as disclosed in the case of Bharatkumar Ramabhai Patel versus the State of Gujarat. During the ruling, single-judge Justice Nirzar Desai referenced Patel’s previous deportation from the United States in 2002 […]
The much-anticipated Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Diwali release, ‘Tiger 3’, has slowed down in theatres after an initial great run. However, though not as high as anticipated, it is still raking in good numbers at the domestic box office, especially in the smaller towns. ‘Tiger 3’ is the third instalment in the Tiger franchise […]
In what can be blown up as an embarrassing diplomatic issue, it has now been revealed that the Indian Government was involved in plotting a conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatists on American soil. This international scoop unveiled by Financial Times says US authorities thwarted a conspiracy to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American and Canadian […]
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a fine of Rs. 10 lakh on Air India for the second time due to its failure to adhere to compensation regulations. During inspections carried out at Delhi, Kochi, and Bangalore airports, the DGCA noted Air India’s lack of compliance with the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) […]
Recently, “Fame by Sheeraz,” his one-of-a-kind marketing management company, earned massive “Fame” with the Media & Communications Company of the Year Award at Virtuzone Entrepreneurship Awards 2023. Isn’t it incredible to learn about all those professionals and business owners who carve their unique niche in their respective sectors instead of following the paths already trodden […]
India has resumed e-visa services for Canadian nationals after a suspension lasting close to two months, on Wednesday. The interruption, initiated on September 21, ensued amidst a diplomatic dispute over Canada’s assertions implicating “agents of the Indian government” in the June killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, within its borders. The […]
A live caterpillar was found in a burger at Real Paprika Pizza Centre near Manki Circle in the New Ranip area on Tuesday. Similarly, an insect was also found in the food served at British Pizza, located in Vastral. The individuals who found the insect filmed a video showcasing the live caterpillar, which quickly gained […]
Passport applicants in Gujarat will no longer need to visit a police station for verification, according to a circular issued by the state police chief. The circular states that police will verify the applicant’s citizenship and criminal history through online records. In addition, police may conduct a home visit if necessary. The change is expected […]
Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport seized 1kg of gold that had been concealed within a microwave oven by a passenger on Tuesday. The officials reported that they apprehended the individual after profiling procedures and an extensive examination of their luggage, resulting in the confiscation of the gold. The market value of […]
OpenAI announced today an agreement for Sam Altman’s return as CEO alongside a new board. “We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo,” the company stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Confirming […]
There was a sense of anticipation that women’s vote might influence Madhya Pradesh’s elections. The state election commission released data on Saturday showing Madhya Pradesh registered its highest-ever turnout of 77.15% on November 17. Additionally, according to the report, published by The Print, 76.03% of the 2.72 crore registered women voters and 78.21% of the 2.88 […]
Witch hunt is widely prevalent in Gujarat’s Dang district even as the police received 145 written complaints of women being dubbed as ‘dakan’ over the past decade. Most of these women were found to be widows and they were subjected to torture under superstition, cops found when they traced 64 such women. The police initiated […]
The annual five-day Girnar Parikrama (circumambulation) begins in Junagarh on November 23 but what is concerning is the possible plastic pollution in the sanctuary area like last year, in which environment activists had collected around five tonnes of plastic wastes at the end of the five days. Devotees who come to the ritual throw plastic […]
The lakes of Ahmedabad, the crucial cogs in stormwater management and keeping the environment that bit cooler, are not in good shape, a study of 10 lakes in the city has found. While four lakes have reportedly lost 10% or more of their area in the past decade, the other six are plagued by degradation […]
The Delhi high court has held that the extended period of 10 years for re-opening of I-T assessments should be applicable only in cases where the alleged escaped income is above Rs 50 lakh. In cases below Rs 50 lakh, the time limit for re-opening assessment is three years. The HC had to decide the […]
Flying a 180-seat aircraft with just six passengers on board may not be a value proposition for any airline but denying to do so amounts to ethical and legal violations. India’s largest flyer, Indigo Airlines, found out a circuitous but tricky way to escape the nettles and rob six passengers of their flying rights to […]
The Australian man, who entered Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad’s Motera during the India-Australia final match last Sunday, is a habitual offender and was declared a “public nuisance” by a US court for invading sports arenas. Wen Johnson, 24, had worn an Indian team fan jersey over a T-shirt that showed support to Palestine. He […]
As the European Union (EU) is bringing in norms to stop the direct import of rough and polished diamonds from Russia, Surat’s diamond industry is in for trouble. The tougher norms are likely to be implemented from January next year. The EU also plans to introduce a traceability mechanism from March 2024 to ensure processed […]
Cornered by backlash over his ‘antisemitism’, Elon Musk has criticised what he termed as “bogus media stories” for the accusation that came after his tacit endorsement of a controversial tweet about Jews last week. Many prominent companies have withdrawn their advertisements from X, citing concerns over antisemitic content they believe Musk has allowed to proliferate […]
At least 16 people were arrested in Noida on charges of running a fake call centre and defrauding US nationals. Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and sleuths of Gautam Buddha Nagar Police launched a crackdown in a joint operation to nab the accused. Documents and data related to more than 40 US citizens were also […]
