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His drawing powers make headlines and so does the way he courts controversies. He’s perceived as a self-styled Godman, who calls himself Bageshwar Dham chief and is essentially known for his preaching of Shiva Purana and Ramcharitmanas. Gujarat should know more about this man, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, during his visits to the state at the […]
Just a year before the general election, Kiren Rijiju was unexpectedly replaced as the Union Law Minister by Arjun Ram Meghwal today. Less than a year after being elevated to the Law Ministry with cabinet status, and being known as one of the government’s most high-profile ministers and a problem solver, Rijiju has been moved […]
Of all the tourist destinations in Gujarat, Devgadh Baria features among the top in one’s travel list. Located in the foothills of east Gujarat and on the bank of the Panam River, its picturesque appeal makes it a must-visit spot. The presence of sloth bears, jackals, hyenas, foxes, and panthers further adds to its allure. […]
After almost a week of rumours following the party’s declared victory in the Karnataka Assembly elections, the Congress on Thursday officially named Siddaramaiah as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka and DK Shivakumar as the Deputy Chief Minister. Up until late last night, when Sonia Gandhi spoke to him, Shivakumar had refused to renounce his […]
Following recent failures under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles (FAME) II scheme, government sources say that it is considering conducting random inspections of electric vehicles (EVs). The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) will handle the inspections. This comes after the government recently took an action against the Hero Electric […]
An estimated 77 million people above 18 years are suffering from Type 2 diabetes in India. Almost 25 million aren’t even aware that they’re in a prediabetic state. Over 50% of people are ignorant of their diabetic status. Adults with diabetes have a two-to-three-fold increased risk of strokes and heart attacks. These numbers released by […]
Rivaba and Ravindra Jadeja met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence in New Delhi, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, on Tuesday. ‘It was great meeting you @narendramodi saheb. You are a prime example of hard work & dedication for our motherland! I’m sure you will continue to inspire everyone in the best way possible,’ […]
Srichand Parmanand Hinduja, the eldest of the four Hinduja brothers and chairman of the Hinduja Group passed away in London on Wednesday. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Hinduja family expressed their grief and announced the demise of their family patriarch and Hinduja Group chairman, Mr S P Hinduja. He had been unwell for […]
Google has announced a new policy regarding inactive accounts, stating that if users have not logged into their accounts for a period of two years, their accounts and associated content will be permanently deleted. This change comes as a departure from Google’s previous practice of only removing content from inactive accounts in order to free […]
Several passengers aboard Air India’s flight AI 302 from Delhi to Sydney experienced minor injuries as a result of mid-air turbulence on Tuesday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that these passengers reported minor sprains following the encounter with turbulence on the Boeing 787-800 aircraft. The flight, AI 302, departed from Delhi at […]
The Supreme Court has granted the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) a three-month extension to complete its investigation into Hindenburg’s allegations against the Adani Group. The court, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, also directed SEBI to provide an updated status report by August 14. The bench acknowledged the significance of […]
Are women less vulnerable to diabetes than men? While studies claim that the global prevalence of diabetes is higher in men, women can’t be complacent about the silent killer. Certainly, women from Gujarati families need to monitor their food, lifestyle, and do some energy-packed exercises to avoid consuming pills to control sugar, recent research has […]
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched a widespread operation on Wednesday, carrying out searches at more than 100 locations across six states including Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh. These searches were conducted as part of investigations into cases involving the nexus between terrorism, narcotics smuggling, and gangsters. In a joint effort […]
Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) has recently announced the long-awaited results of the Common Entrance Test (CET) for the 12th Class Level examination in 2023. Aspiring candidates who appeared for the exam can now access their results on the official website of RSMSSB at rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in. On May 16, 2023, the RSMSSB CET […]
The servers of a private multi-speciality hospital in Ahmedabad have fallen victim to a ransomware attack, as revealed by local authorities. The hackers responsible for the attack are demanding a ransom of $70,000 in Bitcoin to restore the hospital’s encrypted data. The incident came to light when K D Hospital, located on the outskirts of […]
The Gujarat government has given the green light to a road development project worth Rs 2,213.60 crore. This ambitious initiative aims to enhance connectivity across the state by constructing a 919-kilometre-long road, covering 94 stretches that connect small villages to bustling metro cities. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, a total of 94 […]
In a day or two, the decision on the selection of the chief minister of Karnataka would be disclosed, AICC spokesperson Pawan Khera said on Tuesday. Khera told reporters in Hyderabad that the central leadership is concerned about the matter and has heard the opinions of the recently elected MLAs. He asked ‘when the Bharatiya […]
Three police constables in Gujarat’s Botad district have been charged with murder after a 28-year-old man tragically lost his life due to an alleged custodial assault. The incident was reported by a police official on Tuesday. According to a police official, the incident took place on April 14 when Padharshi was picked up by the […]
The new parliament building is undergoing final touches and will likely be completed by the end of this month, sources said on Tuesday. They claim that civil structures have started to be cleaned, but the government has not yet said when the new structure would be inaugurated. Two years ago, work on the new parliament […]
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal in the matter of Go First Airline has reserved its verdict regarding the appeal filed by three lessors opposing the NCLT’s order imposing an interim moratorium and initiating insolvency resolution proceedings. A bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Court headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan on Monday […]
