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In the wake of the sexual assault case involving a 10-year-old girl in Gujarat’s Bharuch district, opposition leaders have been visiting the pediatric department at Sayajirao General Hospital in Vadodara to inquire about the victim’s condition and raising questions about the safety of women in the state. Gujarat Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh […]
The Gujarat government on Saturday announced that Health Minister Rishikesh Patel has given in-principle approval for the establishment of 24 new Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in various districts across the state. These facilities will be essential to strengthening and improving the state’s rural healthcare system’s accessibility and availability for everyone, according to the health minister. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the ‘Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’, Kuwait’s highest honour, by his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on Sunday. As an act of friendship, Kuwait confers the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer, a knighthood, to heads of state, foreign sovereigns and members of foreign royal families. This marks […]
As winter strengthens its hold across the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast for unseasonal rainfall in parts of Gujarat over the coming week. The IMD’s latest forecast states that on December 27, “Light rain is very likely at isolated places in the districts of Gujarat region, namely Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana, […]
India has denounced the horrific attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which claimed five lives and injured over 200 people, describing it as a ‘senseless’ act. In an official statement on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. […]
The Union government has amended the Conduct of Election Rules on Friday, limiting public access to certain election-related documents. The amendment revises Rule 93(2)(a) of the 1961 Conduct of Election Rules, which previously stated that “all other papers relating to the election shall be open to public inspection.” The updated rule now specifies that “all […]
December 21 is celebrated as World Saree Day. Saree, a traditional Indian outfit that has undergone changes in the manner it is draped, is now loved the world over also. Gujarat’s Patola, Bandhani and Gharchola are also most sought after. Today we share details about these three types of sarees. Patola Patola, a traditional handwoven silk fabric, […]
The Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the civic body governing Karnataka’s capital, has issued a notice to former India captain Virat Kohli’s M.G. Road restaurant-pub, ‘One8 Commune,’ over alleged fire safety violations, according to sources. The restaurant, situated on the sixth floor of Ratnam’s Complex near the Chinnaswamy Stadium—home ground of Kohli’s IPL team, Royal […]
Former cricketer Robin Uthappa, who now serves as director of Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, is embroiled in legal trouble following the issuance of an arrest warrant over alleged provident fund (PF) fraud. The firm is accused of failing to deposit Rs 23 lakh deducted from employees’ salaries into their respective PF accounts. Regional PF […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media on Saturday and invited people to the ongoing Rann Utsav in Kutch. The festival at Dhordo will go on till February 28, 2025. In a post on “X” (formerly Twitter), Modi said, “Come, discover the pristine White Rann, the spectacular culture and warm hospitality of Kutch during […]
On Thursday morning, a parcel containing a battery-like device caused an explosion, injuring two people, including the delivery man and the recipient’s family in Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati area. The blast took place at Shivam Row House in Sabarmati when the delivery man, Gaurav Gadhvi, handed over a parcel to one Baldev Bhai. However, the intended recipient […]
US President-elect Donald Trump, ahead of the election results, made a bold proclamation, pledging November 5, 2024, as “Liberation Day in America.” He vowed it would mark liberation from what he described as “the occupation” of the country. Despite Trump’s rhetoric, in Fiscal Year 2024, the Biden government deported over 1,500 Indian nationals, surpassing the […]
Ahmedabad police have arrested four individuals in connection with the violent mob attack on police personnel and residents in the Rakhial and Bapunagar areas. The suspects, identified as Sameer alias Chikna Shaikh, Fazal Shaikh, Altaf alias Junam Shaikh and Mehfuz Miya, were apprehended during a series of coordinated raids based on intelligence inputs. However, two […]
Over two days, eight idols in three Hindu temples were vandalised in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts, as reported by local media on Friday. The incidents have sparked outrage and concern within the minority Hindu community, which has faced increased attacks in recent months. In Mymensingh’s Haluaghat sub-district, idols in two temples were targeted in […]
A delay in loading cargo at Mumbai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port may have been a life-saving stroke of fortune for 56 passengers of the ill-fated tourist ferry that sank on December 20. The delay enabled Captain Anmol Shrivastava, a ship pilot, to be in close proximity to the site of the accident, where he performed a […]
At least two people, including a child, were killed, and more than 60 others injured when a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday. German police have arrested Taleb A., a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor, identified as the driver of the vehicle. Initial reports suggested that 11 people […]
US Customs and Border Protection (US-CBP) has reported a concerning rise in illegal immigration from India, especially from Gujarat, during the financial year 2024. Between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024, around 90,415 Indian nationals were arrested attempting to enter the US, with an average of roughly 10 arrests every hour. A significant portion […]
Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming movie Baby John, has been soaking in the cultural and culinary delights of Gujarat during the film’s promotional tour. On Thursday, the actor shared a glimpse of his experience on Instagram, posting pictures and videos from the promotional events. In the snapshots, […]
Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan and his wife, Emma Thomas, have been awarded a knighthood and damehood, respectively, by King Charles III of the United Kingdom in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the film industry. The prestigious ceremony was held on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace, where the couple received their royal honours. The Royal Family […]
Gujarat’s judicial backlog continues to grow, with 1,70,963 cases pending in the High Court and 16,90,643 cases in District and Subordinate Courts. In response to a question raised by Rajya Sabha member Parimal Nathwani on Thursday, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal provided a detailed overview of pending cases and vacancies in the judiciary across […]
