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Highlighting the problem of suicides among diamond workers in Surat over the past 18 months, the Congress stated on Tuesday that these incidents should be officially recorded and financial support should be offered to protect them from market fluctuations. In a post on X (formally Twitter), Congress General Secretary in charge of communications and MP […]
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Tuesday that Parliament’s winter session will commence on November 25 and end on December 20. “On the recommendation of the Government of India, the Hon’ble President has approved the proposal to summon both Houses of Parliament for the Winter Session 2024 from November 25 to December 20, subject to […]
The destiny of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican opponent and former President Donald Trump will depend on the seven swing states in the pivotal 2024 US presidential election. As both candidates compete for 270 of the 538 electoral votes needed to become the President, these crucial states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed financial penalties on several cooperative banks in Gujarat due to non-compliance with regulatory directives. The penalised banks include The Mehmadabad Urban People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Mehmadabad, The Jambusar People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Bharuch, and The Rander People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Surat. The RBI issued […]
On the day people in Gujarat were celebrating their ‘New Year’ occasion, a tragic incident came to light from Amreli district where four small children aged between three and seven died due to suffocation after being trapped in a locked car. The incident occurred in Randhiya village of Amreli taluka on November 2. The four […]
The Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, who is set to leave office on November 10, emphasised that judicial independence does not solely mean ruling against the government. Speaking at an event in Delhi, the Chief Justice encouraged the public to trust judges to make fair and balanced decisions. Reflecting on his recent ruling striking […]
Thousands of Canadian Hindus gathered outside the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton on Monday evening, rallying in solidarity after the temple was targeted by pro-Khalistanis just a day earlier. The march, organised by the Coalition of Hindus in North America (CoHNA), drew widespread attention and highlighted concerns over increasing incidents of anti-Hindu sentiment across Canada. […]
Following the targeting of a consular camp outside a Hindu temple in Brampton by pro-Khalistan supporters, the Indian Mission in Ottawa expressed disappointment on Monday and accused “anti-India elements” for the violence. In response to the demands of Indian nationals, the Indian Mission also expressed dismay at the disruptions to regular consular activities, which it […]
The US elections are the centre of focus not just for its citizens but also for other countries in the world. The latest AtlasIntel poll indicates that former President Donald Trump is leading the projections ahead of the November 5 voting, particularly in all seven battleground states. According to the poll, 49% of the respondents […]
The Indian government summoned Canada’s diplomatic representative on Saturday to lodge a strong protest over what it termed as “absurd and baseless” allegations from Canadian officials suggesting that Union Home Minister Amit Shah authorised attacks on Sikhs in Canada. In a pointed response, India condemned these statements, saying such “unfounded insinuations” risk serious consequences for […]
On a rainy night, Khirad, portrayed by Mahira Khan, gets drenched in the rain, in a black Anarkali suit, her beauty enhanced by innocence and spontaneity. Watching her, Ashar (Fawad Khan) falls deeply in love. This is Humsafar, a Pakistani series that quickly captured Indian hearts, with this scene alone becoming one of the most-watched […]
An earthquake of 3.4 magnitude was recorded in Gujarat’s Kutch district early on Sunday morning, according to the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR). No injuries or property damage have been reported following the tremor, officials confirmed. The tremor was detected at 3:58 am, with its epicentre located approximately 53 kilometres north-northeast of Lakhpat, as stated […]
A 24-year-old woman was arrested by the Mumbai police on Sunday for allegedly sending a death threat to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The woman, identified as Fatima Khan, resides with her family in Ulhasnagar, a locality in Maharashtra’s Thane district, an official reported. Earlier in the day, the Mumbai traffic police reported receiving […]
The Gujarat State Legal Services Authority (GSLSA) has introduced a series of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at advancing prison reforms across the state. These measures include establishing Legal Aid Clinics in all prisons, curbing unnecessary arrests, improving mental health support for inmates, offering counselling in Juvenile Justice Homes and assisting inmates with remission and […]
Days after ten elephants tragically died in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, believed to have succumbed to toxic ingestion of kodo millet, a lone 20-year-old male from the herd of thirteen is left grieving, unable to accept the devastating loss of its family. The elephant, which has been observed returning to the burial site where the other […]
Air India has introduced its new flagship, the Airbus A350, on the ultra-long-haul Delhi to New York route, marking the first time an Indian airline has added a new aircraft type in over a decade. The A350, now flying daily non-stop to New York’s JFK Airport, represents a key milestone in Air India’s fleet modernisation […]
Amid international condemnation over escalating attacks on minorities in Bangladesh following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has voiced strong opposition to the violence. Describing Bangladesh as being in “a total state of chaos,” the former American president issued a statement on X on Friday night, expressing solidarity […]
Rohit Bal, one of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, passed away on Friday at the age of 63 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Bal had been hospitalised at Delhi’s Aashlok Hospital on Wednesday following a brief period in intensive care earlier in October, as per the media source. In a post on Instagram, the Fashion […]
Bibek Debroy, esteemed economist and chairman of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisory Council, passed away on Friday at the age of 69. Known for his extensive contributions to India’s economic landscape, Debroy played a pivotal role in shaping key economic policies throughout his career. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on social media, […]
Gujarat has emerged as one of India’s leading contributors to income tax, with residents paying a cumulative Rs 3.46 lakh crore over the past five years, according to a report from the State Bank of India. The state ranks among the top five in the nation for income tax contributions and it is one of […]
