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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, […]
After receiving multiple complaints regarding the canteen’s unhygienic practices, the Health Department conducted a surprise raid at the Allen Institute in Shilaj, Ahmedabad on June 26, 2024. During the inspection, officials discovered inedible food being stored and served to students. Unlicensed Operation UncoveredThe inspection revealed that the canteen was operating without a valid license, raising […]
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani is admitted to AIIMS Delhi, where his condition is reported to be stable and under observation. Lal Krishna Advani is credited with the revival of the BJP as a formidable political force in the country. With his Rath Yatra from Somnath in Gujarat in 1992, Lal Krishna Advani catapulted the […]
The return to earth of Indian-American Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, two astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), has been delayed further due to a technical glitch. The engineers are still trying to fix the issues that developed in the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that are intended to bring them back to Earth. The […]
The Gujarat government has said that a high-level committee has been formed to protect the lions in Gir Sanctuary from railway accidents. The committee, consisting of senior officers of the state forest department and Indian Railways, is working to find out ways to protect the lions’ movement in co-existence with the railway traffic within the […]
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha and IOC member Nita Ambani have announced that India’s “rich cultural and sporting heritage” will be on display at the first-ever ‘The India House’ during the Paris Olympics, serving as a “home away from home” for the visiting national delegation. The India House will commemorate the conclusion of […]
Preeti Arya, the customs superintendent, has been suspended due to allegations that she aided a gold smuggling group while she was employed at the Ahmedabad and Surat airports in Gujarat. A departmental investigation into Arya was initiated on the basis of prima facie involvement. It was found that she would clear female carriers who were […]
Kota, Rajasthan MP Om Birla became the speaker of the Lok Sabha for the second consecutive time. He defeated an eight-term MP from Mavelikara, Kerala K Suresh, in the first contest in five decades for the post. The Indian parliament’s speaker has been elected through consensus for 48 years now, but the election was necessitated […]
The Congress working committee has designated Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi to be Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. It will be the first time that Rahul Gandhi will take any responsibility for a constitutional post., a fact for which he has been harshly criticised in the past. BJP-led NDA will have to […]
Gujarat Police rescued R K Vasava, an Assistant Commissioner, Industries Department, posted in Palanpur, Banaskantha, after a chase from the grip of kidnappers. This is the first such kind of crime in Gujarat when a senior government official is kidnapped in broad daylight. Vasav is a Class-1 officer, due for retirement in a week. he […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a crucial meeting with Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong on Tuesday, emphasizing the bilateral relationship and the shared interest in its stability and progress. This meeting comes amidst ongoing tensions between India and China due to the unresolved border dispute in eastern Ladakh. In addition to his discussions with […]
The Adani Group’s blood donation drive, organized to celebrate Chairman Gautam Adani’s 62nd birthday, collected an impressive 24,500 units of blood (equivalent to nearly 9,800 liters). This significant contribution has the potential to benefit more than 73,500 patients. Notably, this year’s collection surpassed the previous year’s achievement of 20,621 units. The blood donation drive was […]
The Delhi High Court has upheld its interim stay on a lower court’s decision to grant regular bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged liquor policy case. The High Court criticized the lower court, stating that it had not adequately considered the matter and highlighted several lapses in judgment. The High Court’s observations […]
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport is set to enhance passenger convenience with new self-baggage drop machines and additional electronic gates. Also Read: Minor’s Age Ignored: Bombay HC Orders Release of Juvenile Accused in Pune Car Crash
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), conducted a successful combing operation during last night’s Rath Yatra procession. The operation resulted in the recovery of a high-quality locally-made revolver from a suspect. The accused is currently undergoing interrogation, […]
A Bangladeshi couple, who had been residing illegally in Ahmedabad for the past 15 years, was apprehended by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Western Railways at Ahmedabad Railway Station on May 1. The LCB received a tip-off about Riksana while conducting station patrols and detained her based on suspicion. Subsequent investigation revealed that Riksana […]
Amrut Modi, former secretary of Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust, passed away in Ahmedabad today. He was 89. A few months ago, Modi had resigned from the post of secretary citing health reasons. A Gandhian, Modi was associated with the SAPMT since the early 1970s. He was staying in the Gandhi Ashram since the […]
