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The Gujarat CID Crime has revealed plans to summon several prominent cricketers in connection with a multi-crore ‘Ponzi’ scam involving investments in the BZ scheme. Those reportedly affected include national players: Shubman Gill, Mohit Sharma, Rahul Tewatia, and Sai Sudharsan, all of whom represented Gujarat Titans in the last IPL season. The development follows the […]
The Gujarat government has appointed the collectors of nine districts as administrators of the newly formed municipal corporations in Morbi, Anand, Nadiad (Kheda District), Vapi (Valsad district), Mehsana, Surendranagar, Navsari, Porbandar, and Gandhidham (Kutch district). This decision was announced on Thursday, with officials clarifying the roles of administrators and municipal commissioners. A senior government official […]
Tensions have escalated in Amreli following the public parade of a woman arrested along with three others last week for creating and circulating a fake letter that defamed Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) MLA Kaushik Vekariya. While senior police officials defended the action as legally justified, the local Congress unit strongly condemned it, accusing the police […]
With new green car debuts on the horizon, mostly SUVs, this year could mark a pivotal point for electric vehicles (EVs) in India. The recent roadblocks notwithstanding, including slow mass adoption and a clear lack of charging infrastructure, major manufacturers like Mercedes, Audi, and Tesla, as well as international brands like Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra, […]
Rajya Sabha MP and Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) President Parimal Nathwani on Thursday claimed that Gujarat is emerging as a key player in India’s football landscape, with significant growth attributed to the combined efforts of various stakeholders, including the GSFA, the Sports Authority of Gujarat (SAG), the All India Football Federation (AIFF), private clubs, […]
Pakistan has commenced a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stepping into, what its media outlet described, a complex global landscape. This development marks a pivotal milestone for Pakistan — the nation has replaced Japan with a seat at the world’s topmost diplomatic body — to discuss critical issues. […]
The assailant linked to the white Ford F-150 Lightning vehicle that shook Bourbon Street in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter on New Year’s Day has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran and US citizen from Texas. The attacker, as reported was apparently inspired by the Islamic State group, drove into […]
The Gujarat High Court recently raised significant concerns regarding the delay in invoking charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in a case involving a sexual offence against a minor. The case dates back to January 2016, when a 15-year-old girl from Mehsana, Gujarat, filed a complaint accusing four individuals of […]
The Gujarat Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has approved the creation of a new district named Vav-Tharad. This decision, made during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, will see the new district carved out of the existing Banaskantha district. Once established, Vav-Tharad will become the 34th district in the state. The new district’s headquarters […]
A steel company in Gujarat’s Surat’s Hazira industrial area caught fire, killing four contractual workers and injuring another. The worker who suffered a minor injury was immediately shifted to Alivemint Hospital on the plant’s premises. According to reports, Anupam Singh Gehlot, the Surat Commissioner of Police, said the incident happened at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s […]
The slang Kabootarbazi is often circulated in Gujarat’s circles. For those unfamiliar with the word, Kabootarbazi is the process of Gujaratis being illegally sent to the US, facilitated by immigration mafias. For background, the traffickers generally assure them of remuneration lesser than the legal minimum wage in the United States for odd jobs at manufacturing […]
They say movies mirror life with some amount of exaggeration. Movies are also a great source of ideas, especially the scheming ones. Fake death for a purpose is a common theme in Hindi movies such as Don, Kahaani, Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba and Drishyam (the sequel) to name a few. In a similar real-life incident […]
The year 2024 was marked by challenges, disappointments and loss, yet amid the darkness, moments of hope, growth and accomplishment shone through. Vibes of India spoke to prominent figures from politics, law enforcement, academia and other sectors to capture what stood out as the positive in a difficult year. Their reflections offer stories of resilience, […]
The Indian government is actively observing the situation surrounding backlash against Indian H-1B visa holders in the United States. Ministries of External Affairs, Commerce and Information Technology are collaborating to safeguard the interests of Indian professionals legally employed in the US. Speaking to a section of the media, a government source said, “We shouldn’t have […]
The shares of American airline manufacturer Boeing Co. dropped by almost 5.3 per cent at the opening of Wall Street today, following the crash of Jeju Air’s 737-800 aircraft in South Korea on December 29. At the US market opening, Boeing Co. shares dropped 5.3%; however, as of 12:15 pm (EST) on Monday, the stock […]
Natarani ended the year with a two-and-a-half-hour high energy concert by Sona Mahapatra on Monday. Wearing a belted electric-blue gown and cowgirl boots, the lady dazzled the audience with her moves, as she sang her biggest hits. In between, she kept up an easy banter with the audience on subjects like feminism, trans power, Shyam […]
In preparation for the New Year, the Gujarat Police have ramped up surveillance across the state to ensure a safe environment for both residents and visitors. Special attention is being given to South Gujarat districts, including Valsad, Surat and Navsari, where increased vigilance aims to prevent any untoward incidents. In districts bordering Union Territories like […]
On March 24, 2002, while living in Ahmedabad, I received an invitation to an unusual Oscar viewing party. The party began in the wee hours of the morning, given the time difference with Los Angeles, and since flat screen TVs were unheard of back then, the invitation came with a request to help the host […]
A recent survey of the wolf population in Gujarat, conducted in 2023, estimates approximately 222 wolves across 13 districts. The survey revealed Bhavnagar district as the area with the highest count, recording 80 wolves. The survey was part of a wider effort to assess and protect wolf habitats in the state, led by the Gujarat […]
The Gujarat Police’s CID Crime Branch is investigating the BZ Group scam and has revealed new details, particularly regarding the involvement of 11,000 investors across multiple regions. Bhupendrasinh Zala, the mastermind behind the ‘Ponzi’ scheme, had established a company that defrauded thousands of people by promising high returns on investments. The investigation has highlighted the […]
