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The Muslim man who was killed after a scuffle at a cricket match in Chikhodra, a village in Anand district in Gujarat, has left behind his one-month pregnant wife. Salman Vohra, 22, died after he was mercilessly beaten by a group of Hindu men on 22 June. His uncle, Noman Vohra, claimed that the deceased […]
The National Testing Agency, which has come under heavy criticism over alleged irregularities and paper leaks, has announced new dates for UGC NET exams. The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET), which was cancelled a day after being held on Jun 18, is to be conducted afresh from August 21-September 4. The Joint CSIR UGC […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had met with officials and inspected various developmental projects in Chhota Udepur on Thursday. He was also scheduled to visit the General Hospital but could not due to heavy rainfall affecting travel conditions. Presently, the current state of the hospital has come under scrutiny, with reports suggesting severe neglect of […]
In the last few days, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has been busy attending the Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav and School Entrance Festival in various parts of the state. Along with him, his cabinet ministers are also seen putting efforts to improve the education system in the state by organising various initiatives. They have assured the […]
Hina Khan, renowned for her role in the popular television show “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai,” has made headlines with a heartbreaking revelation. The actress took to her social media platform to share the news of her diagnosis with stage three breast cancer. In a heartfelt post, she expressed her determination to overcome this challenging […]
The monsoon has made its presence felt across the entire state of Gujarat today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its latest forecast, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in specific districts until June 28th. An orange alert has been issued for several regions, indicating the likelihood of significant precipitation. Orange Alert Districts: These […]
Two individuals were apprehended for hacking the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) e-booking website and illicitly generating hundreds of Tatkal tickets. Rajesh Mittal (55) and Krupa Patel (24) were found to have exploited illegal software named Gadar and Nexus to carry out their activities. Their unauthorised actions resulted in the creation of 652 […]
The national capital experienced heavy rainfall today, resulting in a tragic incident at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The canopy of Terminal 1 collapsed, leading to one fatality and eight injuries. The adverse weather conditions have significantly impacted air travel, affecting flights between New Delhi and Ahmedabad. Here are the key details: Also Read: Vadodara […]
Dr Hemang Joshi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) representing Vadodara, has requested Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to begin international flights from Vadodara Airport. This appeal comes eight years after the inauguration of the new Integrated Terminal Building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. The new terminal, constructed at […]
The new Minister of Civil Aviation of India, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, has started his tenure with a baptism of fire. Part of the roof collapsed at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, leaving 1 dead and six injured this morning. Incidentally, the terminal was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi. The […]
The Gujarat government has updated the list of beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. The government has removed the names of 2,62,050 people from the list, terming them as ineligible. It was found that those removed from the list were receiving the amount in contravention of the laid down norms. The rules bar the […]
The Gujarat state GST (SGST) department conducted massive raids on nine business establishments in North Gujarat and discovered bogus billing scams amounting to Rs. 392 crore. The authorities held Arvind Patel, Jasmin Kumar Patel and Krupesh Patel in connection with the allegation of defrauding the state exchequer to the tune of Rs. 392.83 crore. The […]
Though President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint session of parliament referred to NEET and said that the government is “committed to a fair investigation”, the opposition is in no mood to set aside the politically potent issue of NEET exam malpractice that has affected more than 24 lakh students and their families across India. […]
Reliance Jio, one of India’s leading telecom operators, has announced a tariff hike that will take effect from July 3. This move comes after a gap of approximately two-and-a-half years since the last rate adjustment. Key Changes in Mobile Services Rates: Jio’s Commitment to Quality and Affordability: In its official statement, Jio emphasized its commitment […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has taken a proactive step to address the issue of drug abuse among minors by calling upon 25 individuals for counselling sessions at Gaekwad Haveli. These minors are part of a group of 100 individuals who were identified in connection with the investigation of drugs seized from 58 parcels at the […]
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns over the unequal camera coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during the President’s address on Thursday. According to Ramesh, PM Modi was prominently featured 73 times on TV, while Rahul Gandhi appeared only six times in the 51-minute broadcast. The Congress party […]
In Gujarat, a major scandal has erupted in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical course admissions, with a series of scams, including paper leaks, surfacing and raising serious concerns about the integrity of the examination process. One incident occurred in Godhra, where NEET examinees’ papers were allegedly written by ‘experts’ in exchange […]
Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy, who is currently facing legal action over remarks she made about Kashmir 14 years ago, was honoured with the prestigious Pen Pinter Prize 2024 on Thursday for her unwavering and courageous writings. The award, which honours literature and promotes freedom of expression in honour of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter, […]
The Telugu-language sci-fi film “Kalki 2898 AD” transports audiences to the year 2898 AD, offering a panoramic view of India. As the first comprehensive pan-Indian film, “Kalki” draws talent from major film-making centres across the country, bridging the cinematic gap between Bengal, Kerala and beyond. However, despite its grand vision, “Kalki” grapples with a common […]
Last week, the Uttar Pradesh government blacklisted Ahmedabad-based exam conducting company EduTest Solutions Private Limited in the wake of the paper leak in the UP police constable recruitment exam. The Wire’s investigation has revealed that this company is has been subject to allegations of paper leaks and recruitment scams in several states across the country. Its founder-director, […]
