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The Rajkot Rural Police confirmed on Monday that they fired 10 tear gas shells and conducted a lathi charge to disperse a mob of around 1,500 people in Vinchhiya village, Jasdan taluka. The crowd had allegedly resorted to violence after the police refused to publicly parade six murder suspects through the village. According to Superintendent […]
The proponents of Hindutva – from V.D. Savarkar, B.S. Moonje, K.B. Hedgewar, and M.S. Golwalkar – to their contemporary successors, have long admired the methods of Mussolini and Hitler. Despite differences in time and circumstances, striking parallels can be drawn between them and their fascist predecessors in Europe. Perhaps the most telling similarity is their […]
For all the occasionally toxic and personal attacks that mark political exchanges in this country, there is a great unifier in Indian politics that cuts across party lines, draws snickers from all sides and has remained constant over time. It is the male gaze. In 2005, when Lalu Prasad Yadav, then a minister in the […]
Harshad Mehta, who assumed the role of Superintendent of Police (SP) for Junagadh district in August 2023, has had his voluntary retirement approved by the Home Department amid widespread discussions about his resignation. During his tenure, Mehta focused extensively on combating illicit liquor, gambling, and drug trafficking. As a former teacher, he launched the “Say […]
An 18-year-old girl fell into a deep borewell on Monday morning in Kanderai village of Bhuj taluka, leading to a massive rescue operation. The incident occurred around 6:30 am when the girl, belonging to a family of migrant labourers from Rajasthan, accidentally fell into the 540-foot-deep borewell, officials said. Bhuj Deputy Collector A.B. Jadav stated […]
In the recently concluded Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, the Congress adopted a new slogan – ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’. It’s a call to revisit the foundational values and principles of India. In an era marked by growing polarisation, social inequalities and challenges to democratic institutions, this slogan embodies the ideals of non-violence and social […]
Srinagar: Union home minister Amit Shah’s attempt to link the name ‘Kashmir’ with Hindu Vedic sage Kashyapa has revived the debate about the Bhartiya Janta Party’s (BJP) alleged policy of imposing Hindutva on the country’s only Muslim-majority region. “We all know that Kashmir has been an abode of Kashyapa. It is possible that Kashmir was named […]
A floral sculpture of the Olympic rings, accompanied by the sign ‘Bharat 2036’, was unveiled at the annual flower show at the Sabarmati Riverfront last week. This installation symbolises India’s ambition to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. With Ahmedabad in focus as a potential host city, efforts are intensifying to present a successful bid. Key […]
Former state police official is set to participate in the BSafal Marathon in Ahmedabad on January 12, marking his 100th marathon event. Chauhan, 81, who took up running at the age of 67, has become an inspiring figure, challenging the conventional idea that age limits physical activity. His achievement not only highlights his dedication but […]
A second-year Post-Graduate Programme (PGP) student from the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) passed away after accidentally falling from the second floor of a hostel building on the campus located on Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru. Nilay Kailashbhai Patel, 29, a resident of Surat, had cut a birthday cake with friends before the incident. He was […]
A day after a 14-year-old schoolgirl in Gujarat allegedly took her own life over the denial of a mobile phone, the state’s junior minister for primary and secondary education, announced that the government is actively considering a ban on mobile phones for students in all schools across the state. On Saturday, in Pandesara, the class […]
An eight-month-old child in Bengaluru has tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus, amidst a surge in cases reported in China. The child is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in the city. According to the Karnataka Health Department, the child does not have any travel history. Medical tests confirmed the […]
The process to select a new president for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Vadodara City unit turned contentious on Saturday, with two senior leaders clashing publicly at the party’s office. The dispute occurred as three election officers appointed by the BJP state executive were accepting nomination forms for the post. Former Deputy Mayor Sunita Shukla […]
In a state already grappling with cases of fake government offices, a fake judge, a bogus toll plaza, and impersonators of police officers, army personnel, teachers, doctors, and even PMO officials, Gujarat has now uncovered another shocking incident. A man who posed as an official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has been arrested. The […]
An Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Coast Guard crashed in Gujarat’s Porbandar district on Sunday, killing three crew members. The crash occurred after the helicopter was engulfed in flames. The ALH Dhruv, which is operated by the Indian armed forces, went down in an open field. Visuals from the scene showed the chopper […]
Hitesh Kachariya, a 40-year-old textile worker from Surat, became the source of life for multiple individuals across India after being declared brain dead due to a brain haemorrhage on December 16 at Surat’s INS Hospital. In a display of immense generosity, his family decided to donate his organs, leading to successful transplants in five cities. […]
Manubhai & Shah LLP, a renowned accounting firm, marked its 50th anniversary with a grand celebration in Ahmedabad on Friday. Established in 1975, the firm has grown into a national powerhouse with a global clientele, serving diverse industries, including privately held businesses, publicly traded companies, and non-profit organisations. The golden jubilee celebration featured a keynote […]
The Canadian federal government has announced it will not accept new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Programme (PGP) for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that only sponsorship applications submitted in 2024 will be processed throughout 2025. The department aims to process up to 15,000 such applications during the […]
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has announced new rules mandating parental consent for children to join social media platforms, as part of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. The proposed guidelines require data fiduciaries—entities such as e-commerce companies, social media intermediaries, and gaming platforms—to obtain verifiable parental consent before processing any personal […]
The Supreme Court has overturned a Madhya Pradesh High Court decision in the case of Urmila Dixit v. Sunil Sharan Dixit, stressing the need for a liberal interpretation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The apex court also set aside the High Court’s finding that the Gift Deed in […]
