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India’s drop from 80th to 85th in the Henley Passport Index provides a lens through which the broader challenges of India’s democratic governance can be examined. According to the ranking, Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to just 57 countries, signalling a complex intersection of national policy, international relations, and governance quality. It’s a telling […]
The increasing prevalence of mobile phone usage among school children has emerged as a significant concern, warranting urgent attention. The problem is acute in India, owing to a lack of reading culture and parents’ general ignorance about cell phones’ perils at an early age. It needn’t be reiterated that smartphones not only distract children from […]
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday granted regular bail to senior journalist Mahesh Langa in a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud case. Justice M R Mengdey granted the bail, requiring Langa to furnish a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and one surety of the same amount. However, Langa remains in jail as his bail […]
The Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust (MGSAMT) has issued a tender worth Rs 150.75 crore, marking a significant milestone in the Gandhi Ashram Memorial & Precinct Development Project. This phase is expected to give shape to the redeveloped ashram precinct, according to senior officials overseeing the initiative. The MGSAMT is a trust established by […]
The Gujarat Transport Department has issued a 15-day ultimatum to Uber, a prominent transport and cab company, demanding that the business cease using private two-wheelers with white number plates as bike taxis. The department has warned that failure to comply will result in the cancellation of Uber’s license. This directive comes after an investigation revealed […]
Gujarat became the first state in India to introduce the Narco Reward Policy, an initiative aimed at combating drug trafficking by offering financial incentives to informants. The policy has proven highly effective, with authorities seizing more than 87,000 kilograms of narcotics valued at Rs 16,155 crore between October 2021 and December 2024. Minister of State […]
The Gujarat government will conduct its annual Karuna Abhiyan campaign from January 10 to 20, 2025, aiming to rescue and treat animals and birds injured during the Uttarayan festival. Karuna Abhiyan, launched in 2015, is a state-wide initiative providing urgent care and treatment to affected animals and birds during this period. Addressing the specifics on […]
The Gujarat government appointed the Dean of the Department of Technology and Engineering, Professor Dhanesh Patel, as in-charge VC of the university hours after MS University vice-chancellor VK Shrivastava, whose three-year tenure was mired in controversies, informed the Gujarat High Court that he had tendered his resignation to the additional chief secretary. Gujarat Advocate General […]
Illiberal regimes do not only resort to censorship, they also rewrite history – and not only in textbooks, but on screens too. Modi’s India is no exception, as evident from the recent films produced in the country, including The Kashmir Files, to Bastar: The Naxal Story, The Kerala Story and the recently released Sabarmati Report. The latter has been explicitly […]
Gujarat has seen an alarming increase in cases involving fraud, with individuals assuming identities as fake Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) officials, police officers, transgender individuals, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) representatives, toll booth operators, Crime Investigation Department (CID) officers, judges, and even courts. Now, another shocking incident has come to light which involves a fake Member […]
The Supreme Court of India on Monday allowed the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse to file a fresh petition seeking a reinvestigation into the incident. The collapse of the ‘Jhulto Pul’ in Morbi in October 2022 claimed 135 lives and reportedly raised questions about accountability and the adequacy of the investigation conducted so far. […]
Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University (KSKVKU) has been linked to a recruitment scam, with illegal appointments and bribery as primary allegations. Given that there is already a pending court case against the institution, KSKVKU’s recruitment procedures are under the scanner, severely denting its reputation. The issue came to light when these five individuals were […]
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday rejected a petition filed by a retired army officer, who claimed that his daughter had been brainwashed and unlawfully confined by priests at the ISKCON Temple in Ahmedabad. Based on his daughter’s testimony, the court determined that she had acted of her own accord and ordered police protection for […]
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) crime wing of the Gujarat Police has arrested a couple for allegedly defrauding numerous individuals by promising them visas. According to officials, the suspects, Rushikesh Vinayak Purohit and wife Sujata Wandhwa, residents of Bhayali in Vadodara, are natives of Ludhiana in Punjab. They have been implicated in multiple complaints of […]
New Delhi: Notwithstanding the government’s reluctance to reveal the cost of the prime minister’s gifts to foreign dignitaries, a disclosure made by Washington has said that a diamond Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted to US first lady Jill Biden in 2023 is worth about $20,000. At the rupee’s closing exchange rate on Tuesday (January 7) of roughly 85.7 to the dollar, the […]
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) Gandhinagar will host the 2nd edition of the ‘Tri-City Property Fest’ from January 10 to 12, showcasing top real estate projects from Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and GIFT City. This event highlights the state’s real estate evolution, with Ahmedabad representing the past through its historical and infrastructural […]
In the heart of Karamsad town, with its bustling streets and storied history tied to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a significant shutdown took place yesterday, a reaction to the recent incorporation of this area into the newly-established Anand Municipal Corporation. Protesters took to the streets to voice their concern over the way the government had virtually […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stepped down as the head of state and leader of the Liberal Party, ending his nine-year tenure in office amid mounting internal pressure for a leadership change. With only two months left until the March 24 deadline to select a new leader, the race for his successor has intensified. […]
The CEPT University Global Alumni Meet 2025 brought together nearly 500 alumni from 25 cities around the world, including 15 locations across India and 10 international cities such as London, Leicester, New York, Atlanta, Sydney and Toronto. The meet in India was held across multiple cities, including Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, Surat, Hyderabad, Kochi, […]
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday granted interim bail to self-styled ‘godman’ Asaram Bapu until March 31, citing medical grounds. The bail comes with strict conditions, including a prohibition on meeting his followers while outside jail. Asaram, whose real name is Asumal Sirumalani Harpalani, has been in prison since his arrest on August 31, […]
