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The government of Vanuatu has decided to cancel the passport issued to Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, stating that attempts to evade extradition do not constitute a legitimate reason for obtaining citizenship. Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has instructed the country’s Citizenship Commission to revoke Modi’s passport “following recent revelations in international media”, […]
The board over the box office proudly says “House Full” and 30 minutes before the show is set to begin, a long queue wends through the gates to the road. Natarani is ending the season with a big bang Usha Uthup concert and Mallika Sarabhai greets everyone at the entrance to the amphitheatre with a […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to women’s security over the past decade, highlighting the introduction of stringent laws, including capital punishment for heinous crimes such as rape. Speaking at a gathering in Vansi Borsi village in Gujarat’s Navsari district on International Women’s Day, he stated that India is advancing towards […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the rising obesity rate in India, warning that nearly 44 crore Indians could be obese by 2050 if current trends persist. Addressing the gathering in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Modi emphasised the urgent need for lifestyle changes to tackle this […]
A security cover comprising only women police personnel will be deployed at a mega event to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat’s Navsari district on International Women’s Day (March 8), a state minister announced on Thursday. Hailing it as a “first such initiative in the country”, Minister of State for Home Harsh […]
The United States Supreme Court has rejected an emergency application by Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, opposing his extradition to India. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had sought a stay on his extradition, claiming he would face torture in India due to his background. Rana had filed an “Emergency […]
The United Kingdom has condemned the security breach involving External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar after a pro-Khalistan protester broke past a barrier and approached his motorcade outside Chatham House in London on Wednesday evening. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) stated that such attempts to “intimidate, threaten, or disrupt” public events […]
India has spent EUR 112.5 billion (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore) on purchasing crude oil from Russia since the beginning of the Ukraine war, according to a report released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) on Thursday. The report details payments made to Russia for fossil fuel imports since February […]
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit on a two-day visit to Gujarat on March 7-8. Ahead of his visit, Gujarat Congress in-charge Mukul Wasnik and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal will arrive in Ahmedabad on Thursday. During his visit, Rahul Gandhi will participate in the Political Affairs Committee meeting […]
Children of H1-B visa holders in the United States, who migrated as minors and are now nearing 21, are facing a dilemma. They can no longer be considered dependents on their parents’ H-4 visa status. Historically, U.S. policy allowed them two years to transition to a new visa status after “aging out,” but recent changes […]
The Gujarat government on Thursday clarified in the Legislative Assembly that private schools in the state are allowed to charge admission and term fees, each equivalent to one month of the annual tuition fee. The clarification follows multiple complaints regarding high term and admission fees levied by private schools. The issue was raised in the […]
India on Thursday condemned a security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to the United Kingdom. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed concern over the incident, which occurred when a Khalistani extremist rushed towards Jaishankar as he exited a discussion at Chatham House in London. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We have […]
Gujarat is set to enhance its social infrastructure around industrial areas as four out of the five semiconductor plants being established in India are being constructed at Dholera, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association Vision Summit 2025, Patel attributed this development to the state’s early introduction […]
The Netherlands has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with India, announcing plans to elevate their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership in 2025. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, made the statement on Wednesday at the SemiConnect 2025 conference in Gandhinagar. “In this geopolitically difficult time, […]
A total of 144 fishermen from Gujarat remain imprisoned in Pakistani jails as of January 31, the state government informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. Between February 1, 2023, and January 21, 2024, Pakistan released 432 fishermen from Gujarat. However, no fishermen have been released since then. The state government also reported a decline in […]
The Gujarat government has revealed a shortage of primary teachers in several talukas, with Poshina in Sabarkantha district facing the highest deficit. According to the government’s response in the state assembly on Wednesday, Poshina, a remote tribal-populated taluka near the inter-state border, has been experiencing a shortfall of 180 primary teachers for the past six […]
An Indian woman, Shahzadi Khan, who was facing a death sentence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been executed, the Foreign Ministry informed the Delhi High Court on Monday. The 33-year-old from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district was convicted in Abu Dhabi over the alleged murder of a four-month-old child. Shahzadi Khan was executed on […]
Amid growing global awareness of the need for wildlife preservation, countries are ramping up efforts to protect endangered species and restore ecosystems. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and other conservation organisations have highlighted the urgency of addressing biodiversity loss, with numerous initiatives aimed at protecting wildlife habitats and ensuring species survival. India, with its rich […]
China has accused the United States of using the fentanyl crisis as a “flimsy excuse” to justify increasing tariffs on Chinese imports, warning that Beijing is prepared to “fight till the end” in any trade conflict. The remarks were made by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian in response to a question from a news […]
The five-member committee formed by the Gujarat government to assess the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and prepare a draft law commenced its consultation process on Tuesday. The state government has extended the time limit for the panel to submit its report by an additional 45 days. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had announced […]
