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The Taliban has issued an order mandating the closure of all hair and beauty salons nationwide within a month, dealing another blow to women’s rights in Afghanistan. The spokesperson for the Taliban’s Virtue and Vice Ministry, Mohammad Sidik Akif Mahajar, confirmed on Tuesday (July 4) that the order was conveyed verbally on June 24 and […]
A total of 76,352 people have applied for a Schengen Visa in India throughout 2022, taking the total amount of expenses for India’s Schengen visa application fees to more than Rs 54.4 crore. The Mumbai consulate recorded the highest amount spent on visa application fees, reaching a total of Rs 40 crore, as reported by […]
New Delhi: Ajit Pawar, who leads the breakaway faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has reminded his uncle and NCP chief, Sharad Pawar, that he is 83 years of age and must allow him to be his successor to lead the party. He also said he wants to become the chief minister of Maharashtra someday, […]
When it comes to international travel, obtaining the appropriate visa is essential. For individuals planning to visit the vibrant and multicultural city-state of Singapore, having a properly formatted visa photo is a crucial step in the application process. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the necessary requirements and provide step-by-step instructions on […]
The longest bridge in Gujarat, measuring 1.2 kilometres, is being built over the Narmada river under the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail corridor project. A total of 24 river bridges are planned along the route. Among them there are 20 bridges in Gujarat and the remaining four are in Maharashtra. Rajendra Prasad, Managing Director of National […]
With their striking architecture, the dozen-or-so high rises buildings that make up the Gift City skyline look surreal on a cloudy July afternoon, like spaceships on Mars. I am there as part of a contingent of reporters from all over the country and we are headed to the Radisson Gift City Club, which is one […]
Nearly three and half years after he was suspended following an alleged extra marital affair and charges of bigamy, the Gujarat government reinstated 2010 batch IAS officer Gaurav Dahiya. Dahiya has been reinstated as an additional development commissioner. IAS A B Rathod who was holding the addiitonal charge of this department has been relieved. Gaurav […]
New Delhi: The Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena on Tuesday, July 4, moved the Supreme Court seeking the issual of a direction to the Maharashtra assembly speaker to “expeditiously decide” on the disqualification pleas that have been pending for more than a year against rebel MLAs led by Eknath Shinde. The disqualification petitions were […]
Over 9884 km of roads have been upgraded in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel highlighted the significant role of roads in the state’s development. Over the past four and a half years, a substantial amount of funds has been allocated for numerous road and bridge projects. The Chief Minister’s vision for development in all districts […]
If you are in Bihar and you become a victim of cyber crime, there are chances that the police will file a FIR. But if the same happens in Gujarat, chances are less. This sounds surprising but only 0.8% of the 1.59 lakh cyber crime related applications in Gujarat are converted into FIRs. Gujarat lags […]
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has released a payment of ₹146.74 crore to beneficiaries of the Palanhar Yojana, a scheme to support orphaned children and those raised by relatives and friends. The payment distribution took place at Gehlot’s official residence, where he allocated ₹59.38 crore to 5.92 lakh beneficiaries for the month of June and […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will virtually inaugurate India’s first Sainik School, which will be managed by a cooperative dairy, in Gujarat’s Mehsana district. The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other ministers. The prestigious Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School will be located in Boriyavi village, approximately […]
Any conversation on Surat seems incomplete without mention of diamonds, so symbolic to the city. With an abundance of cutting and polishing units and skilled artisans, Surat deservedly acquired the moniker of India’s diamond hub. Ever since the East Indian Company set up its first factory in Surat in the early 17th century, it has […]
Mehsana Urban Bank Director Kirit Patel has been accused of a serious offence related to a fraudulent transaction of ₹2.40 crore. The allegations were made by Superintendent of Police Achal Tyagi and Deputy Superintendent of Police Becharaji PSI Rathod. Kirit Patel, who was expected to assist the police as an informant, is accused of receiving […]
Chimanlal K Mehta, founder and chairman of the chemical manufacturing company Deepak Nitrite, passed away on Monday. Mehta was a first-generation entrepreneur who founded Deepak Nitrite in 1970 using his trading and manufacturing expertise. He led the company’s board of directors and provided broad strategic direction. Hailing from Amreli, Gujarat, the humble origins of Mehta […]
The second day of Guru Purnima celebrations at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre was led by a family whose history of Indian Classical music dates back to the 17th century and represents the essence of the guru-shishya parampara. Nita Ambani expressed her gratitude to sarod maestro Padma Vibhushan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, his sons […]
On one hand the Gujarat government has been making tall claims about how it is hell bent on eradicating corruption and on other hand there are allegations being made that deliberate motivated decisions are being taken and transfers done to keep the “system” going. A GIDC order today has become the talk of GIDCs across […]
As Ajit Pawar takes the oath of office as deputy chief minister, making it a Shinde-Fadnavis-Pawar government, — triple engine sarkar as it’s called now — the analysis has already taken an expected shift. When the initial hoopla settles down, a select few should reflect on lost political opportunities. Political analysts have pointed to the possibility […]
In a recent development, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved an additional budget provision of Rs 44 crore for the Senior Citizens Pilgrimage Scheme. The move aims to provide enhanced support and travel assistance to senior citizens in the state. The Senior Citizens Pilgrimage Scheme is targeted to assist 40,000 individuals during the financial […]
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks about the experience of racism he faced while growing up in the United Kingdom during his special appearance at the Ashes Test match between England and Australia, held at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. On the fourth day of the second Ashes Test on Saturday, he was interviewed on […]
