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The Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Gujarat (CUG), Professor Rama Shanker Dubey, has been granted a one-year extension by the Central Government. The official order, issued on Monday, extends Professor Dubey’s tenure by an additional year under the powers vested by the Central University Act, 2009 and authorised by the President of India, […]
On Wednesday, The Supreme Court of India issued strict directives mandating that no demolition should proceed without a prior 15-day notice to the property owner, in accordance with statutory guidelines. The notice must be sent by registered post and affixed prominently on the property, detailing the unauthorised construction, specific violations, and grounds for the demolition. […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark ruling on Wednesday, declared that the demolition of citizens’ properties without due process, solely based on suspected involvement in a crime, contravenes the rule of law. The Court also directed that officials responsible for such “high-handed actions” should be held accountable, issuing specific guidelines to be followed […]
With the abrupt suspension of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa throwing a lengthy shadow over their plans, Indian students’ ambition to study in Canada has become more complex. The stoppage has significantly impacted the international education sector, as living expenses are soaring and visa requirements are becoming more stringent. Over the last six to […]
Canada has announced significant changes to its visitor visa policy, ending the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry visas, according to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). An update posted on the federal government’s website stated, “Multiple-entry visas issued to maximum validity are no longer considered to be the standard document.” Previously, visitors […]
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Florida Representative Mike Waltz, head of the India Caucus, as his National Security Advisor. Waltz, 50, is a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran known for his strong stance on national security, aligning with Trump’s vision of bolstering American security. Waltz, a Republican representative from east-central Florida […]
Data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reveals an 855% surge in asylum applications from India, with numbers rising from 4,330 in the 2021 fiscal year to 41,330 in 2023. By 2023, India became the fifth-largest nationality in terms of refugee applications filed in the United States, underscoring the increasing prominence of Indian nationals […]
Even as two persons lost lives after undergoing angioplasty under PMJAY at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad, it now emerges that CAG’s audit report of 2023 pointed out numerous irregularities in hospitals across Gujarat. All seven who underwent the angioplasty surgery were among 19 people from Borisana village in Kadi, North Gujarat. All the people […]
Two people lost their lives and one was injured after a massive explosion followed by a fire rocked the Koyali facility of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Gujarat Refinery in Vadodara on Monday afternoon. The fire, which started on Monday afternoon with an explosion in a benzene storage tank, spread to two additional tanks […]
Two persons lost their lives in Ahmedabad after undergoing angioplasty at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital under Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana on Monday night. Family members have alleged that the procedure to implant stents was done without their knowledge. Nagarbhai Motibhai Senam, 59 and Maheshbhai Girdharbhai Barot, 45, died. They were residents of Borisana village in […]
In the past decade (2014-2023), India has seen approximately 1.53 Lakh people lose their lives in road crashes, a toll greater than the population of the Union Territory of Chandigarh and nearly matching that of Bhubaneswar. This staggering figure comes despite the Central government’s commitments to reduce road fatalities and several interventions from the Supreme […]
Sri Lankan Airlines’ latest advertisement has captured the attention of Indian audiences, with many praising the national carrier’s creative approach in showcasing Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage through the lens of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The five-minute video takes viewers on a “Ramayana Trail,” highlighting renowned locations in Sri Lanka believed to be associated with […]
The Gujarat Government aims to implement the Liquid Waste Management Rules, 2024, which are currently in the drafting stage. The state government is expected to enforce these rules in the coming months. These rules address wastewater management issues across residential areas, urban local bodies and industrial areas across the state. The new rules will focus […]
Ever since COVID-19, the knowledge of masks creating a barrier to prevent infections is common but still not practised thoroughly. In Ahmedabad, there has been a subsequent rise in severe flu cases; symptoms prevail for more than 2-3 days. Dr Manoj Vithalani, a critical care physician, stated to a section of the media that high-grade […]
Bollywood’s beloved trio, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty, have set fans buzzing with excitement as they reunite for Hera Pheri 3, the highly anticipated third instalment in the Hera Pheri franchise. The three stars were spotted together at a private airport in Mumbai, marking a nostalgic moment for fans of the comedy series. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation on Monday to inspire its youth to fulfil the dream of a “Viksit Bharat”. Speaking at an event marking the 200th anniversary of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat, Modi emphasised the critical role young people play in shaping India’s future. Addressing the gathering virtually, Modi said, […]
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has stated that while many countries are nervous following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections, India is not among them. Speaking at the Aditya Birla 25th Silver Jubilee Scholarship Programme in Mumbai, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had established strong relations with several US presidents. […]
Gujarat is known for its several contributions to the nation. However, of late, the state has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. From an illegal toll booth, a fake irrigation office, a fake court to fake officers. The list is endless. Despite the severity of these offences, all but one of the […]
Everyone takes music for granted now. With the smartphone, we can summon up any kind of music we want, from anywhere in the world. But as Vidya Shah reminds us, this was not always the case. “Till the early 1900s, access to music was limited and restricted to live performances,” she says. “It was only […]
Bengaluru: More than 3,200 people dead. As much as 3.2 million hectares of crops damaged, around 2.3 lakh houses and buildings destroyed, and more than 9,400 livestock dead: all due to extreme weather events that occurred on 255 of the 274 days of the first nine months of this year across India. These are some […]
