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Indo-Italian Co-Production ‘Meanwhile Elsewhere’ Premiers at Natarani

December 29, 2024 17:11

The 45th Vikram Sarabhai International Arts Festival opened at Natarani on Saturday with the premier of Meanwhile Elsewhere, a visually spectacular production inspired by Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities. Written and directed by Yadavan Chandran, Creative Director of Darpana Academy, the play is an Indo-Italian co-production, sponsored by Nexion, an Italian company with operations in Morbi. Italo Calvino was one […]

‘Believer in H-1B Visa Policy’: Trump Backs Musk, Ramaswamy

December 29, 2024 14:30

Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the H-1B visa programme in an interview on Saturday. Breaking his silence on the issue, Trump stated, “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That’s why we have them.” He further elaborated, “I have many […]

One Dead, Several Injured as Taliban Open Fire on Pakistani Forces

December 29, 2024 14:05

A Pakistani paramilitary soldier has been killed and 11 others injured in gunfire by Afghan Taliban forces at border posts manned by Pakistani troops. This comes days after Pakistan carried out strikes targeting the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban militants. Defence sources claim that on Saturday morning, Afghan troops opened fire on several Pakistani border posts in the […]

Jeju Air Crash: South Korea Confirms 124 Dead

December 29, 2024 13:46

At least 124 people died on Sunday when a Jeju Air Boeing 737 landed without its wheels, veered off the runway and burst into flames after colliding with a wall at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. South Korea’s transport ministry said that around 9 am, Jeju Air flight 7C2216, carrying 181 passengers, was attempting to […]

Four Workers Die After Toxic Gas Leak at Gujarat Chemical Plant

December 29, 2024 12:57

Four workers died after inhaling toxic fumes at a chemical plant in Dahej, located in Gujarat’s Bharuch district. The incident occurred on Saturday night at the Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited facility, where a gas leak from a pipe on the ground floor of the company’s CMS plant caused the workers to fall unconscious, according to Inspector […]

Union Ministers, Gujarat CM Review Construction of NMHC at Lothal

December 28, 2024 20:43

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Mansukh Mandaviya, visited Lothal to review the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC). The complex aims to celebrate the state’s ancient maritime heritage while integrating modern developments. NMHC is built under the concept of ‘Virasat Bhi Vikas Bhi’. Phase 1A of […]

Musk vs Trump Supporters: Clash Over Foreign Workers Signals Rift in MAGA

December 28, 2024 18:46

The H-1B visa program caused an online debate between President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters, exposing differences within the upcoming government. The program, which was created to attract talented people to the US, became the subject of heated debates between prominent Republicans and Trump supporters. Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy, chosen by Trump to lead efforts to reduce government […]

Mauritius to Fly Flags at Half-Mast in Honour of Dr Singh; Bhutan King Pays Tribute

December 28, 2024 15:54

King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful paid tributes to former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Saturday. Wangchuck laid a wreath on the mortal remains of Dr Singh during his funeral at Nigam Bodh Ghat, where a number of prominent figures, including President Droupadi […]

Gujarat: Key Accused Bhupendrasinh Zala Arrested in Rs 6,000 Cr ‘Ponzi’ Scam

December 28, 2024 14:30

The Gujarat Police’s CID Crime Branch has apprehended Bhupendrasinh Zala, the prime accused in the Rs 6,000 crore scam allegedly orchestrated by the BZ Group. Zala had been absconding for the past month and was finally captured based on technical surveillance and human intelligence. Addressing a press conference, Deputy Inspector-General (CID Crime) Parikshita Rathod said […]

ED Identifies 260 Canadian Colleges in Trafficking Operation

December 27, 2024 16:13

Three years ago, on January 19, 2022, a Gujarati family consisting of four members tragically froze to death while attempting to illegally cross the US-Canada border in Manitoba. The family had been abandoned by human traffickers in the middle of a snowstorm, with temperatures plunging to -37 degrees Celsius. The case has now taken a […]

Three Kids Escape Mishap as Amusement Ride Gates Open in Midair at Vadodara Fair

December 26, 2024 16:05

Three children under the age of five had a narrow escape on Wednesday at a fair in Vadodara when they were thrown off from the cabins of an amusement ride after the gates unexpectedly opened mid-air. The incident in Vadodara occurred around 8 pm, during the Christmas celebrations at the Royal Mela, a fair set […]

Airtel Network Outage Hits Gujarat, Other States Experience Service Disruption

December 26, 2024 14:18

India’s telecom giant Airtel faced a major outage on the morning of September 26, leaving thousands of users grappling with connectivity issues. The disruption, which impacted mobile internet, signal reception and overall connectivity, caused widespread frustration among customers nationwide. More than 3,000 reports of problems were recorded, according to Downdetector, an application that tracks outages. […]

Gujarat HC Seeks Response from Govt on ISKCON Priest Elopement Allegation

December 26, 2024 14:45

The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the state government, the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner and others regarding a habeas corpus petition filed by a man alleging that his daughter absconded with a priest from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), taking gold and cash and is being unlawfully confined. On Tuesday, the government, […]

White Tiger Couple Makes Grand Entrance at Gujarat’s Sakkarbaug Zoo

December 25, 2024 19:29

The atmosphere is lively at Sakkarbaug Zoo in Junagadh, Gujarat. Animals appear to be in high spirits, eagerly anticipating the arrival of two new residents—a pair of white tigers, one male and one female. The vibrant birds are chirping, the peacocks gracefully display their colourful plumage, monkeys are energetically jumping and even the typically lethargic […]

Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan, Search for Survivors Ongoing

December 25, 2024 14:09

The Kazakh transport ministry reported on Wednesday that a passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, which was travelling from Baku, the country’s capital, to Russia’s Grozny, crashed in western Kazakhstan. Health officials report that 14 survivors have been admitted to hospitals. “A jet travelling the Baku-Grozny route went down close to Aktau. Azerbaijan Airlines owns […]

Civilian Casualties Rise as Pakistan Targets Afghan Border Villages in Airstrikes

December 25, 2024 13:07

Pakistan on Wednesday launched a series of airstrikes targeting Afghanistan’s Barmal district in Paktika province, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people, including women and children. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. The airstrikes struck seven villages, including Laman, where five members of a single family were killed. […]

Technical Issue Forces American Airlines to Ground Domestic Fleet

December 24, 2024 19:16

American Airlines has cancelled all domestic flights on Tuesday. The plans of some travellers for Christmas Eve were interrupted by technical issues. The airline has not revealed the particular cause of the suspension. On social media, several travellers have complained that their planes were stopped on runways at several airports before being rerouted to terminals. […]

500 Years Later: Kochi’s Silence On Vasco Da Gama’s Death Anniversary

December 24, 2024 18:46

At Fort Kochi’s St. Francis Church, history appears to have been buried, forgotten, and dead. “Remembering Vasco da Gama, Portuguese navigator; he arrived in Cochin…where he died and was first buried” is written on a plain blue board at the chapel. The man who found the sea route to India in 1498, revolutionising international trade […]

Security of Former Gujarat Ministers and MLAs Withdrawn After Review

December 24, 2024 17:45

The Gujarat Home Department has withdrawn security of around 20 former Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), including former ministers. This move follows a review carried out by the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) and the home department. According to sources, the security of 20 former MLAs has been revoked. Some of these MLAs had voluntarily […]

Hemang Joshi: First-Time BJP MP Who Filed Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi

December 24, 2024 14:57

Hemang Joshi, a first-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Vadodara, Gujarat, received a warm welcome on his arrival at Vadodara airport on Friday evening. The 33-year-old, the youngest MP from Gujarat, was greeted with bouquets by BJP leaders and party workers after a tumultuous Winter Session of Parliament. Joshi is in the spotlight because […]

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Indo-Italian Co-Production ‘Meanwhile Elsewhere’ Premiers at Natarani

‘Believer in H-1B Visa Policy’: Trump Backs Musk, Ramaswamy

One Dead, Several Injured as Taliban Open Fire on Pakistani Forces

Jeju Air Crash: South Korea Confirms 124 Dead

Four Workers Die After Toxic Gas Leak at Gujarat Chemical Plant

Union Ministers, Gujarat CM Review Construction of NMHC at Lothal

Musk vs Trump Supporters: Clash Over Foreign Workers Signals Rift in MAGA

Mauritius to Fly Flags at Half-Mast in Honour of Dr Singh; Bhutan King Pays Tribute

Gujarat: Key Accused Bhupendrasinh Zala Arrested in Rs 6,000 Cr ‘Ponzi’ Scam

ED Identifies 260 Canadian Colleges in Trafficking Operation

Three Kids Escape Mishap as Amusement Ride Gates Open in Midair at Vadodara Fair

Airtel Network Outage Hits Gujarat, Other States Experience Service Disruption

Gujarat HC Seeks Response from Govt on ISKCON Priest Elopement Allegation

White Tiger Couple Makes Grand Entrance at Gujarat’s Sakkarbaug Zoo

Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan, Search for Survivors Ongoing

Civilian Casualties Rise as Pakistan Targets Afghan Border Villages in Airstrikes

Technical Issue Forces American Airlines to Ground Domestic Fleet

500 Years Later: Kochi’s Silence On Vasco Da Gama’s Death Anniversary

Security of Former Gujarat Ministers and MLAs Withdrawn After Review

Hemang Joshi: First-Time BJP MP Who Filed Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi

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