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As if the death of two persons due to botched angioplasty procedures under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) at Ahmedabad-based Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in November was not a shocker, it has now emerged that private hospitals in Gujarat carried out “treatment” on 47 deceased patients to procure money under the scheme. According to the […]
Nearly 40,000 pre-primary schools across Gujarat remained closed on Tuesday in protest against recent guidelines introduced by the state government. Owners and administrators of these schools presented their concerns to Education Minister Kuber Dindor and Minister of State for Education Praful Pansheriya, warning that further demonstrations in Gandhinagar will follow if their demands are not […]
Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) monk and prominent minority rights advocate in Bangladesh, remains in jail after his lawyer, Ramen Roy, was brutally attacked and hospitalised in critical condition. The attack, allegedly carried out by Islamists, has left Das without legal representation as lawyers fear further reprisals. The incident […]
Four workers have died following an explosion at Detox India Pvt Ltd in the GIDC area of Ankleshwar on Tuesday afternoon. Initial reports indicate that a ruptured steam pressure pipe at the company’s M.E. facility was the cause of the explosion, which sent shockwaves across the region. Three of the four workers who died were […]
The Congress on Monday called for a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation into the alleged Rs 6000 crore ‘ponzi’ scandal involving Gujarat BJP leader Bhupendrasinh Jhala. Rajya Sabha MP and Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil told reporters at the AICC headquarters that Jhala used his BJP connections to attract innocent farmers, pensioners and members of the […]
Indian-American photojournalist Pervez Taufiq took to Instagram and shared his terrible experience of being subjected to racial taunts from an American woman on an airport transfer bus. On November 24, Taufiq was on a United Airlines transfer bus with his family when a woman made racist comments at him and his family. “We just went […]
Gujarat is likely to experience a milder winter this year, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting normal to above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures for the region. The long-range forecast (LRF), released on Monday, suggests that the state may not see the typical chill associated with the season. The IMD has predicted above-normal maximum temperatures […]
A Bangladeshi lawyer defending Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in a sedition case was reportedly attacked at his home by alleged Islamist assailants, leaving him in critical condition. The lawyer, Advocate Ramen Roy, is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), according to ISKCON India. The incident comes amidst escalating tensions in Bangladesh following […]
The Indian rupee slid to a historic low of 84.73 against the US dollar on Monday, marking a 0.2% decline in its worst single-day drop since June 4. The currency reached an intraday low of 84.73 before settling at 84.70, 14 paise weaker than Friday’s close. Strong dollar demand in the non-deliverable forward (NDF) markets, […]
The Supreme Court of India on Monday granted petitioners four weeks to respond after the Gujarat government submitted an affidavit concerning the controversial demolition drive in Gir Somnath district. A bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan heard four petitions, including a contempt plea, alleging that the Gujarat authorities had demolished residential and religious […]
Deepika Rathod’s story is one of both resilience and a deep-seated desire to be successful at whatever she does. Born and brought up in Ahmedabad, Deepika lost her eyesight suddenly when she was 14 years old. Doctors said the cause was a crack in the retina. Despite years of treatment, her eyesight has not been […]
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged for the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping force in Bangladesh and called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direct intervention to ensure the safety of religious minorities in the violence-stricken neighbouring country. In the wake of the civil unrest that has rocked Bangladesh since August, when […]
The lawyer for Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has filed to have the indictments against him dismissed, following a pardon issued by his father earlier in the day. In legal documents submitted late on Sunday concerning criminal tax and firearm charges, his lawyer argued that the president’s full and unconditional pardon […]
On December 1, monks and devotees from ISKCON Bhadaj held a peaceful protest to condemn the alleged persecution of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. The arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das by Bangladeshi authorities has triggered widespread criticism. Through silent demonstrations, the protesters aim to promote peace, compassion and respect for all beliefs, while […]
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued a notice to the state police chief regarding allegations against IAS officer Neha Kumari, the Mahisagar District Collector. The controversy arises from a viral video in which she is purportedly heard making abusive remarks toward a Dalit youth and denigrating members of the legal profession. In […]
A 95-year-old retired Muslim teacher from the Idgah area of Ahmedabad has willed his ancestral home to a Hindu woman who has cared for him like a daughter in his twilight years. Syed Hussain Ali Abbas Ali Bukhari, a former teacher at Anjuman Islam High School in the city, grew up without parental support after […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the Maharashtra legislature party meeting, scheduled for December 4. As the suspense over the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra continues, outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son, Shrikant Shinde, has denied being in contention […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India in 2025 following an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. Speaking at a briefing, Ushakov stated that the dates for Putin’s visit would be decided in early 2025. “Our leaders have an agreement to hold meetings once a year. […]
Actor Vikrant Massey has announced a temporary retirement from films, stunning his fans and the film industry alike. On December 1, the acclaimed actor shared an emotional Instagram post revealing his decision to step away after completing his last two film projects, expressing gratitude for the memories he has created over the years. This announcement […]
A 34-year-old ward-level BJP leader was found dead at her residence in Bhimrad village, under Althan police station jurisdiction, on Sunday afternoon. Dipika Patel, who was the BJP Mahila Morcha leader of ward number 30, is suspected to have died by suicide. She reportedly made a distress call to BJP councillor Chirag Solanki moments before […]
