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Gujarat has witnessed a significant decline in the number of claims processed daily under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme following a medical malpractice incident. From an average of 3,800 claims per day between May and October, the figure dropped to 2,700 per day—a 30% decrease—after two patients under the scheme died due […]
President-elect Donald Trump has reignited his call to abolish birthright citizenship, describing the practice as “ridiculous” and pledging to work towards its elimination once he assumes office on January 20. This guarantee, enshrined in the US Constitution for over 150 years, grants citizenship to children born on American soil regardless of their parents’ nationality. In […]
A 34-year-old Bengaluru-based tech professional from Uttar Pradesh, identified as Atul Subhash, died by suicide on Monday, leaving behind a detailed account of alleged harassment by his wife and her family. The police have now booked four individuals, including his wife, for abetment of suicide. The FIR, filed at the Marathahalli police station on Tuesday, […]
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has urged the institution to include alumni perspectives in the investigation into the alleged suicide of student Akshith Bhukya earlier this year. Emphasising the role of alumni as “major stakeholders” in the institute’s ecosystem, S. Vishwanathan, a 1981 batch graduate, has written to the four-member […]
A prayer meeting to honour the life of Late Girishbhai Trivedi, Chairman of Vibes of India and one of Gujarat’s most senior and esteemed journalists, will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The prayer meeting will be held at Sindhu Bhavan on Sindhu Bhavan Marg, Ahmedabad, between 4 pm and 6 pm. Girishbhai Trivedi […]
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)’s Kolkata centre on Tuesday urged the UNHCR to address the atrocities against religious minorities in Bangladesh, stating that such human rights violations are profoundly distressing. ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das said that in order to restore confidence among the country’s minorities, the interim administration in Bangladesh should take […]
Shraddha Kapoor is currently attending the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, where she has been making waves both at the event and beyond. The Bollywood actress, known for her versatility in various roles, was spotted posing alongside Hollywood star Andrew Garfield, marking one of the key highlights of her trip. Despite […]
The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from highly reputable and experienced consultants to provide consultancy services for the development of a Tropical Forest area near the Riverfront Sports Parks on the western side of the Sabarmati Riverfront. The planned Tropical Forest, covering an area of […]
The Ahmedabad Rural Court on Monday heard the bail plea of Mayur Darji, a key accused in the Rs 6,000 crore BZ Finance Group scam linked to BJP-affiliated Bhupendrasinh Zala. The CID (Crime) strongly opposed the application, presenting evidence of Darji’s active involvement in luring investors and his role in propagating the multi-crore fraud. The […]
CEPT University’s Professional Programs (CPP) has announced the launch of its Professional Certificate Program in Construction Project Management, a six-day intensive on-campus course designed for professionals in architecture, design, planning, and management. Applications are now open for the programme, which is scheduled to run from January 6 to 11, 2025, with technical support from the […]
In a significant development, 1996-batch IPS officer Rajkumar Pandian, serving as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for CID (Crime and Railways), has been transferred as the ADGP (Law and Order) in Gandhinagar. This late-night decision on Monday, announced by the Gujarat Home Department, is part of a larger reshuffle involving 19 Indian Police Service […]
Netflix has released the trailer for Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, a documentary chronicling the life of Punjabi singer-rapper Honey Singh. The film traces his meteoric rise in the Indian music industry, the controversies that marred his career and his personal battles with mental health. The trailer, lasting just over two minutes, begins by recounting […]
The opening of an art exhibition in Ahmedabad usually incorporates a round of speeches by ‘dignitaries’. This can be a tad tedious for those who have just come to see the art, but it does serve to provide a structure to the event and an ice breaker for the socialising that follows. The opening of Woman […]
A 34-year-old Uttar Pradesh man committed suicide at his home in Bengaluru, leaving behind a footage and a 24-page statement blaming his estranged wife and her relatives of harassment. Police say 34-year-old Atul Subhash, a techie employed at a private company in Bengaluru, was found hanging at his home in the Manjunath Layout neighbourhood of […]
The Supreme Court on Monday, December 9, urged the Centre to focus on generating employment rather than solely providing free rations to the country’s poor under the Food Security Act. The court expressed concern that the ongoing large-scale ration distribution might lead state governments to issue ration cards simply to appease the public, knowing the […]
The rift within the opposition camp deepened as RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav became the latest leader to back West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA bloc. This leadership struggle comes at a time when Congress is still reeling from its poor performance in the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections, following what […]
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is set to premiere in November 2026, and Ranbir Kapoor recently revealed it as a two-part epic. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol, an actor speculated to be in the movie, has confirmed his involvement. Sunny acknowledged in a recent interview with a section of media that the film’s creators intend to make “Ramayana” a […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s financial capital, is set to undergo a significant transformation with the construction of a mixed-use skyscraper at Iskcon Circle. Local developer Navratna Group is behind this ambitious Rs 1,000 crore project, which will rise to a height of 160 metres, making it the tallest structure in Gujarat. This skyscraper will be the first […]
Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, a prominent statesman and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92. He died at his residence in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness. Krishna was instrumental in shaping India’s foreign policy during his tenure as External Affairs Minister from 2009 to 2012. Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
New Delhi: In the first structured diplomatic engagement after the Awami League government’s ouster, India on Monday (December 9) expressed its desire for a “mutually beneficial” relationship with Bangladesh, while raising concerns about the safety of minorities. Bangladesh, in turn, voiced apprehension over “propaganda” by the Indian media and the repeated statements made by former Prime […]
