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Chhattisgarh has announced the extension of the successful “Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana” to all 44 municipalities in the state, according to an official statement released on Tuesday. This initiative enables residents to obtain certificates and essential government documents from the comfort of their homes. Currently operational in 14 municipal corporations, the scheme has already benefited 96,258 […]
Indian scientists are closely monitoring each new variant of COVID-19 as the virus approaches an endemic stage, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Underlining that the virus has managed to survive and is going to stay, the minister stated that the government would continue to maintain a high state of alertness. In a recent interview, Mandaviya highlighted […]
Princely regions clubbed together. The zone of industrial development. The home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gujarat has a special significance on the India map. Meet Kenneth X Robbins who records and archives hidden history. According to a certain section of the media, the historian has published three volumes that documented the history of […]
Nandan Nilekani, a co-founder of Infosys, revealed on Tuesday that he would donate Rs 315 crore to IIT-Bombay, where he was enrolled in 1973 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. The institute reports that former student Nilekani has given his alma mater Rs 400 crore so far. His involvement with the institute has […]
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that relations between India and the US are closer than ever and that there is an “unprecedented trust” between the two governments. Before his first state visit to the US, Modi spoke with The Wall Street Journal about global politics and said, “India deserves a much higher, deeper […]
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of Rajasthan is set to embark on an aerial tour of the regions affected by Cyclone Biparjoy and meet the cyclone-affected communities on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Chief Minister’s itinerary includes visits to Barmer, Jalore, and Sirohi, which have witnessed severe rainfall due to the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy. According to […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a meeting with over two dozen influential thought leaders from diverse fields on Tuesday. This gathering will encompass Nobel laureates, economists, artists, scientists, scholars, entrepreneurs, academicians, and experts from the health sector. Among the notable personalities set to meet with Modi are entrepreneur and owner of Tesla […]
As part of its reorganisation process, edtech giant Byju’s has laid off an approximate of 1,000 employees across divisions, according to the sources from the company on Monday. “Byju’s has let go of about 1,000 workers. However, due to the hiring of new personnel, the company’s total workforce still hovers around 50,000, a source told […]
A young couple from Ahmedabad’s Naroda neighbourhood who intended to enter the United States illegally are being held captive in Iran by a Pakistani agent who is demanding payment for their release, according to the police. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Chaitanya Mandlik stated on Monday that the procedure was underway to file a first […]
On Monday, the police announced that they had initiated a probe after a social media video went viral showing a youth attempting to drive out a group of men and women from a Ganga Ghat in Haridwar because they were not Hindu. The video allegedly depicts an incident that happened at Haridwar’s well-known Maharaja Agrasen […]
An individual from Kerala was sentenced to a total of 135 years in prison on Monday for repeatedly raping and impregnating his minor cousin two years prior. According to public defender Raghu K, Haripad fast track special court Judge Saji Kumar sentenced the 24-year-old guy to a total of 135 years in prison under the […]
The 146th Rath Yatra, of Lord Jagannath and his siblings – Balabhadra and Subhadra, commenced early on Tuesday packed with tight security as lakhs of devotees flooded the 18-km route of the procession to catch a glimpse of the lord. After the Mangla aarti, the blindfolds were removed and the lord was presented with traditional […]
Gita Press said on Monday that it would accept the Gandhi Peace Prize as it was a matter of great honour but would refuse the Rs 1 crore cash award. Dr Lalmani Tiwari, the manager of Gita Press said that it will, however, accept the prize as it is a matter of honour. “Gita Press […]
IndiGo stated on Monday that it had placed a definite order with Airbus for 500 narrow-body planes. This is the largest aircraft order ever placed with Airbus by any airline. Financial details of the order were not disclosed. Earlier, Tata Group-owned Air India had placed orders for 470 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing. Currently, IndiGo […]
The upcoming 146th edition of the revered Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, scheduled for June 20, will witness the deployment of advanced security measures, including 3D mapping technology and an anti-drone system. This move aims to ensure a safe and incident-free procession, according to a senior police official. Commissioner of Ahmedabad Police, Prem Vir Singh, announced […]
The NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) in GIFT City, which currently has 60 brokers members, expects to add 40 more over the next two months, says NSE managing director & CEO Ashish Chauhan. Addressing a news conference at the launch of the new GIFT NIFTY logo in Gandhinagar, Mr Chauhan said that GIFT NIFTY index […]
In an action-packed match held at the crowded Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, the Delhi Panzers bounced back to claim victory, defeating Garvit Gujarat by a score of 41-35 in the Premier Handball League on Sunday. Led by the impressive Bhupender Ghanghas, the Delhi Panzers showcased their attacking prowess, leaving Gujarat with yet another defeat to […]
Lubrizol Corporation, a speciality chemicals company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, has announced plans to invest over $150 million (approximately ₹1,229 crore) in constructing India’s largest CPVC resin plant. The facility will be located in Vilayat, Gujarat, and will be developed in partnership with Grasim Industries, a part of the Aditya Birla Group. Lubrizol also intends […]
The District Education Officer (DEO) has issued another notice to Ahmedabad International School (AIS) regarding its Primary Years Programme (PYP) Enrichment Program and also cautioned of severe consequences if the program is not immediately terminated. Earlier, DEO issued AIS a notice saying it should stop its PYP or ‘enrichment programme’ with immediate effect. The DEO has also […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first tour of Egypt, will visit the 11th century Al-Hakim mosque and will also pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who died fighting for Egypt during the First World War, said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Monday The mosque, which has been refurbished and renovated by the Bohri […]
