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A woman from a high-rise residential apartment in Bopal, Ahmedabad succumbed to burn injuries after a fire engulfed several floors of posh Iscon Platinum Apartment late on Friday night. Meena Shah lost her life. No other fatalities were reported even as over 100 persons were rescued. A few were sent to nearby hospitals as they […]
US President-elect Donald Trump, who has a great rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is anticipated to build on the gains gained during his first term and keep fortifying ties with India. Lisa Curtis, the former deputy assistant to President Trump and senior director for South and Central Asia at the National Security Council from […]
Gujarat’s battle with diabetes is getting worse, as evidenced by the 33 percent increase in anti-diabetic medication sales over the previous five years. According to data from Pharmarack, the Moving Annual Total (MAT) sales of anti-diabetic drugs increased dramatically from Rs 728 crore in October 2020 to Rs 970 crore in October 2024. This suggests […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has formed a four-member committee to investigate the death of second-year PGP student Akshith Bhukya, who was found dead in his hostel room on September 26. The committee’s formation follows widespread demands from both students and faculty for an independent inquiry into the tragic incident. Akshith, who was […]
Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over the legendary Mike Tyson in the main event of a highly anticipated Netflix showcase at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, 15 November. The eight-round heavyweight clash saw the 58-year-old former world champion dominate the first two rounds before the 27-year-old social media influencer-turned-boxer gained control, […]
Post-mortem reports have revealed that two patients who died after undergoing angioplasty procedures at Khyati Hospital in Bodakdev succumbed to “severe cardiac arrest.” The deceased have been identified as Nagar Senma, 59 and Mahesh Barot, 45, both residents of Borisana village in Mehsana’s Kadi taluka. The procedures were carried out on November 11. According to […]
More skeletons are tumbling out of the Khyati Multispeciality Hospital where two patients died after undergoing an angioplasty procedure. A FIR has been registered against the hospital which apparently does not even have the required operational licences. The hospital director Kartik Patel had gone to Australia for a holiday and he has been summoned back […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on Thursday across 23 locations in poll-bound Maharashtra and neighbouring Gujarat as part of an investigation into a Rs 100 crore money laundering case involving a Malegaon-based trader. The accused trader allegedly used forged documents and fake Know Your Customer (KYC) details to open multiple bank accounts for illicit […]
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi of favouring Gujarat at the expense of opposition-ruled states, alleging that investments intended for these states are being redirected to Gujarat through the Prime Minister’s Office. Speaking to a section of media in New Delhi, Reddy criticised what he described as the Prime […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in a joint operation with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy, has seized more than 500 kg of illegal drugs in the Arabian Sea from an Iranian ship on Friday. Seven Iranians were arrested during the bust. The interception took place late last night off the coast […]
Rahul Gajjar, celebrated digital artist and photographer, passed away at the age of 64 on Wednesday night, following a prolonged battle with heart disease. Gajjar, known for his profound passion for visual arts and innovative expressions, was instrumental in helping the Heritage Trust document Champaner Fort, a contribution that was pivotal in the site being […]
In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks accusing him of flaunting a “blank Constitution,” Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, took aim at the Prime Minister, suggesting Modi may find the Constitution blank because he “has never read it.” Speaking at a public rally in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar, which is currently in […]
In a video capturing the final moments of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, two suitcases and the former Prime Minister herself are seen being hurriedly loaded into a car. The footage, taken on August 5, shows the ousted leader departing Bangladesh under tense circumstances, heading to seek refuge in India. Now, 100 days later, Hasina remains […]
The Commonwealth of Dominica is set to bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the Covid-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica. The award will be presented by President Sylvanie Burton of the […]
As Maharashtra braces for another fierce electoral showdown, the political landscape is sharply divided between two formidable alliances: the Mahayuti, a coalition led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), an opposition front comprising the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar faction, and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena faction. This […]
“The government of Zimbabwe is promoting the concept of inclusive development and the slogan- ‘No One Is Left Behind,’” said Marcy M Dinha, deputy minister, Zimbabwe, at a conference held on the theme: “Inclusion in Diversity: Equity and Accessibility for All” in Ahmedabad. The four-day conference began on Thursday with 410 participants from 60 countries. […]
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar accused Devendra Fadnavis of promoting polarising discourse, questioning why the public should be tasked with “saving religion” while the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister’s wife creates Instagram reels. Speaking at a rally in Nagpur on Wednesday ahead of the Maharashtra election, Kanhaiya called on people to hold politicians accountable when they become […]
A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that India has the highest number of people with untreated diabetes. According to a study by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), a global network of health experts working with the WHO, an estimated 828 million adults (aged 18 and older) had diabetes in 2022. According […]
The Kanoria Centre for Arts (KCA), a pioneering institution in arts and culture, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the launch of the ‘Urmila Kailash Black Box’ – a new 1656 sq ft multifunctional space designed to host a wide range of artistic events. Sangita Jindal will inaugurate the space on 15 November, adding to […]
British band Coldplay has announced an additional India concert, this time in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The band is set to perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 2025, shortly after concluding their three shows in Mumbai. Tickets for the newly added show will be available from 12 p.m. IST on November 16 via BookMyShow. […]
