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Osmania University of Hyderabad (OU), one of India’s oldest universities with a rich history of student politics for decades, has refused to allow former Congress president Rahul Gandhi to visit the campus on May 7 for a “non-political” program. Political turmoil erupted on Saturday over the OU Executive Council’s refusal. Congress has accussed the organization […]
In yet another triumph of the Indian origin Americans in the political and administrative landscape in the US, Nand Mulchandani, has been appointed by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as the first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO). William J. Burns, the CIA Director made the announcement. Nand Mulchandani has more than 25 years of experience in Silicon […]
For the last few days, several parts of India have been witnessing heatwave with some regions in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi recording the maximum temperature above 47 Degrees Celsius. However, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that some states in the country will get relief from the harsh heat conditions while Northwest and Central […]
In a first-of-its-kind protest, corporators at the Surat Municipal Corporation, the Opposition AAP members slept the night in the civic body’s meeting room. This was done to ensure continuity of their protest to denounce the ruling BJP’s “dictatorial ways.” It all started, when Saturday, the General Assembly proceedings were abruptly dismissed soon after the BJP […]
General Manoj Pande on Saturday took charge as India’s new Chief of Army Staff, but military veterans and sources in the defence establishment expressed disappointment that the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) continues to remain vacant. Pande succeeds General M.M. Naravane, whom many had expected to be appointed the new CDS as soon […]
Not that she is thick skinned, but Sunny Leone knows where to put her money to. In this case, “mouth to.” Reacting to recent reports about her new plush house being worth Rs 16 crore, the star reacted: “I think it’s the media’s job to verify and figure out what needs to be put out. […]
A number of retired judges, civil servants and military veterans questioned a recent open letter by a group of former bureaucrats on the “frenzy of hate” against minorities. Labelling itself “concerned citizens,” the group, said it does not subscribe to the open letter sent earlier by another set of retired civil servants under the aegis, […]
The Madras High Court invoked the “parens patriae jurisdiction” to declare Mother Nature as a “living being” with all corresponding rights, duties and liabilities of a living person, in order to preserve and conserve them. In its recent order, the Madurai bench of the HC placed immense importance on conserving nature. The order was in […]
Jacqueline, a Bollywood star was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate due to her personal relationship with Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Sukesh Chandrasekhar is pursued by the law enforcement agencies in India in connection with the Rs 200 crore extortion case. Jacqueline Fernandez is as global a woman as it gets. Born in 1985, in Bahrain to a […]
A 20-year-old girl, Astha Panchasar, studying in the third year of MMBS, jumped from the hostel roof and died. Astha was a student at GMERS Medical College and used to stay in the girls’ hostel. Following the incident, the police reached the spot and started their investigation. Astha Sanjaybhai, 20, lived in room number 902 […]
A joint conference of chief ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts, was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi Saturday morning in Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, CJI N.V. Ramana noted that deliberate inaction by governments despite judicial pronouncements is not good for the health of democracy. “Constitution provides separation of power among three organs and […]
As India witnesses a record heatwave across the country with temperatures averaging 43+°C, power cuts outages in most states have only compounded the distress. Powers plants across the country are struggling to keep up with the rising demand of electricity as they struggle with an acute coal shortage. The current crisis is due to the […]
Pockets of Patiala in Punjab witnessed violence and tension after two groups clashed, Friday afternoon. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called the incident unfortunate and vowed his government will not let anyone create disturbance in the state. Clashes broke out after the procession held by the group which identifies itself as Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) came […]
Boris Becker, now 54 who became a tennis hero with worldwide fan following, at just 17 in 1985, will be jailed under under Britain’s Insolvency Act, a court ruled. Becker was convicted of four charges and will serve two-and-a-half year sentence in prison. The case is about Becker’s bankruptcy in June 2017 resulting from an […]
As April comes to an end, Ahmedabad has been experiencing a scorching climate. It’s been three consecutive days that the city has witnessed more than 44°C. On Saturday, the maximum temperature is expected to waver between 44°C to 45°C. Ahmedabad was the hottest city in Gujarat on Saturday. There’s no respite ahead, as the Meteorological […]
The Anand District Police, under the Suraksha Setu Scheme, has taken the initiative to help blind women in case of emergency by providing them with helping booklets in braille script. While talking to an official from the Suraksha Setu Scheme, Team VOI discovered the initiative’s origin. The idea came from the Anand Police Inspector General […]
The new project introduced by India’s business tycoon, Nandan Niketan, is ready to restructure the retail system of India with ONDC, which would provide the customers with hyperlocal options, faster delivery, and better choice. The simple Kirana shops continue to be the backbone of the Indian retail system. Today, online shopping apps promise delivery for […]
The prices of petrol and diesel have been increasing drastically in India. However, the fuel prices in Gujarat are less than in its neighboring states because of VAT. The government charges VAT or Value added tax on petrol and diesel prices at every production stage. Currently, the petrol price is ₹121 per liter, and diesel […]
Recording the highest maximum temperature of the decade, Ahmedabad on Thursday sizzled at 44.4 Degrees Celsius on Thursday. This was the third instance when the maximum temperature crossed the 44 Degrees Celsius mark in the month of April. The city on Wednesday reported a maximum of 44.2 Degrees Celsius, hence the citizens experienced the scorching […]
Always known to be the campaign mode, whether in power or not, the BJP’s national leadership has already taken the entire strategy of the Gujarat elections in its own hands. This is why after two back-to-back tours of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah recently, national BJP President JP Nadda is arriving […]
