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A 23-year-old PhD student from IIT-Delhi tragically lost her life on Wednesday when an excavation pit near the Harappan Civilisation site in Lothal, Gujarat, collapsed on her and her professor. Police have identified the deceased as Surabhi Verma. Her professor, 45-year-old Yama Dixit, also from IIT-Delhi, was rescued by first responders but remains in a […]
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is facing internal discord following its resounding defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, with calls growing within the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) to sever ties with the coalition. A significant number of the party’s 20 MLAs reportedly urged Uddhav Thackeray to consider this course during a meeting on […]
Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) launched India’s first LungLife Screening Programme, an initiative aimed at the early detection of lung cancer on Nov 28. This programme is designed to combat a disease that accounts for 5.9% of all cancers and 8.1% of cancer-related deaths in the country, with the ultimate goal of improving treatment outcomes and […]
Days after a lawyer was killed in a clash between security personnel and followers of a Hindu leader arrested on sedition charges, the High Court on Thursday declined to ban ISKCON’s operations in Bangladesh. After publishing certain media articles on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Wednesday, the lawyer requested a ban from […]
The ongoing wedding season has seen a surge in the demand for luxury vehicles and helicopters in Gujarat, with over 300 high-end cars and 62 helicopters booked for wedding ceremonies and processions. Grooms in Ahmedabad are opting for premium cars such as Rolls Royce Phantom, Jaguar, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Mustang GT and Lamborghini to make grand […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta family’s Torrent Group, continues to enchant audiences on Day 7, in Ahmedabad. The 15-day cultural festival, which offers free entry, features a diverse array of performances and art installations, celebrating creativity and innovation while drawing large […]
Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth have delighted fans with a fresh collection of dreamy photos from their intimate wedding ceremony, held last week at the stunning Alila Fort in Bishangarh, Rajasthan. In the pictures, Aditi dazzles in a red lehenga designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, paired with ornate bridal jewellery. Siddharth, too, opted for an elegant […]
Gujarat Police Chief Vikas Sahay appreciated the dedication of police officers and staff on Tuesday for protecting children and young girls by acknowledging their efforts in POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases. One thousand three hundred forty-five officers and staff, including female police officers, received cash incentives of Rs. 12,64,630 from Gujarat Police […]
The Ahmedabad City Police launched a combing operation after a meeting between the top officials and the Gujarat State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi. The zonal DCPs and a team of 30 to 50 personnel conducted this operation and checked 21,223 vehicles, including 3,111 two-wheelers. This has resulted in the seizure of 199 weapons under the […]
The Bangladeshi government has described the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) as a “religious fundamentalist organisation” following a High Court writ petition seeking a ban on the group. This comes amid nationwide unrest sparked by the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari and attacks on ISKCON and other Hindu temples by radical […]
The Punganur cattle, recognised as the world’s smallest breed of cow and revered by Indian leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, are being bred at the Yug Nirman Gayatri Parivar Trust in Amreli, Gujarat. Facing the threat of extinction, the Trust has taken measures to preserve and […]
Amid ongoing uncertainty over the selection of Maharashtra’s new Chief Minister, the Shiv Sena declared on Wednesday that Eknath Shinde would not accept the role of Deputy Chief Minister. A leader from the Shinde Sena attributed the Mahayuti coalition’s resounding success in the 20th November Maharashtra Assembly elections to Shinde’s leadership. Speaking to a section […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative of the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, continues to mesmerise audiences on Day 6 with its vibrant and diverse cultural offerings. The event, which has already drawn overwhelming crowds over the weekend, witnessed a spectacular lineup of performances on Tuesday. […]
The Supreme Court of India on Monday rejected petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the 42nd Amendment, which added the words ‘secular’ and ‘socialist’ to the Preamble of the Constitution during the Emergency in 1976. The court stated that these terms have gained widespread acceptance, with their meanings clearly understood by the people of India. […]
The Gujarat transport department has identified 3,000 two-wheeler riders who have repeatedly flouted helmet laws, with at least three offences recorded in the past three months. These persistent violators now face the prospect of having their driving licences suspended for three months. Ahmedabad tops the list with 1,300 repeat offenders, followed by Vastral, covering East […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested five individuals who had been absconding in connection with the Khyati Hospital case. Among those apprehended are Chirag Rajput, identified on the hospital’s website as a Director, and Rahul Jain, both of whom also served as the hospital’s Chief Executive Officers (CEOs). The others arrested include Milind Patel, Pratik […]
American expert on India’s constitutional history, Granville Austin, who authored a book The Indian Constitution: A Corner Stone of a Nation observed in it: “With the adoption of the Constitution by the members of the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, India became the largest democracy in the world.” He then remarked with emphasis, “By this […]
Barbara Taylor Bradford, a British journalist who achieved worldwide fame in her 40s with the publication of the bestselling novel ‘A Woman of Substance’, passed away at the age of 91. She died on Sunday at her New York City home, according to a spokesperson. An obituary was also shared on her official website. Starting […]
The Valsad police apprehended a 30-year-old Haryana resident, on Monday in connection with the rape and murder of a 19-year-old college student. The incident took place on November 14 near Udvada town. During interrogation, police found out that Rahul was a serial killer wanted in at least four additional murders committed aboard trains in Karnataka, […]
Shashikant Ruia, the co-founder of Essar Group and a prominent figure in India’s business world, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 81. “It is with profound grief that we inform of the passing of Shri Shashikant Ruia, Patriarch of the Ruia and Essar Family. He was 81. With an unwavering commitment to community […]
