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The requirement, timing and nature of Covid vaccine booster doses will be based on scientific decisions according to Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog. Dr Paul said, “The Union Health Minister has said in the parliament that the need, timing and nature of boosting will be based on scientific decisions and thinking that is what […]
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday ordered the State Government to pay compensation to an 8-year-old Dalit girl who filed an application with the court after she was falsely accused of stealing by a police officer. The incident occurred at Thiruvananthapuram where the girl and her father were watching a huge cargo truck carrying equipment to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. […]
Aryan khan rug case was the one case that grabbed most eyeballs across the country this year. Even after weeks of the star-kid getting bail, developments of the case keeps getting interesting. Currently, the case has been halted, for now, Mumbai Police has stated that no case has been registered and no evidence has been […]
Home department has issued orders for promotion and transfer of 7 SPs of the state as DIGs. Deepan Bhadran at present posted as Superintendent of Police at Jamnagar has been promoted as Deputy Inspector General of Police and has been appointed at Anti Terrorist Squad, Ahmedabad. Makrand Chauhan acting Superintendent of Police of Zone-3, Ahmedabad […]
Gujarat on Wednesday recorded nine more coronavirus cases of Omicron variant, out of which five patients were detected in Ahmedabad. With this update, the Omicron tally in the state has reached 23. In Ahmedabad, all those detected with the Omicron variant have a travel history. A mother-daughter duo – a native of Makarba – had […]
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the need for better science communication in regional languages to reach out to people in their mother tongue and to inculcate a scientific temper among them. Recalling that the Constitution lists ‘developing scientific temper and the spirit of inquiry’ in people as a fundamental duty, the Vice President called […]
In a major crackdown on Chinese mobile companies, the Income Tax department is conducting searches on leading Chinese mobile companies across the country. Mobile companies Oppo, Xiaomi, and One Plus are being covered in the searches. Over 30 dozen premises are being raided in searches. Some fintech companies are also covered in this search. Locations: […]
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind witnessed Naval Operations Demonstration in the Ernakulam channel in Kochi, which showcased Indian Navy’s prowess and operations. The President was accompanied by the Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammad Khan and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM. This event lasted for 40 minutes where the combat […]
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a first test flight test of ‘Pralay’ – an indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile. This test was conducted from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha and the mission has met all its objectives successfully. The new missile followed the desired quasi ballistic […]
A scuffle between members of the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at the BJP office in Kamalam, Gandhinagar, over the recent paper leak scandal, resulted in a police complaint against AAP workers, who were eventually arrested. In the scuffle, women workers of the BJP were allegedly beaten up and molested by AAP workers […]
Super mutant Omicron is finally emerging across the world. On Wednesday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed its presence in 106 countries. Israel and the US reported the first death due to the variant. Alongside, pharma major AstraZeneca stated that research is underway for developing an Omicron-specific vaccine. “Together with Oxford University, we have taken […]
The race has begun and close competitors are seven candidates. A mandatory 10 years of experience as professor in a reputable research or educational institution has been deemed essential for the role. The fray was thrown open Monday by the University Registrar. To be announced by January end, word is rife that state BJP President […]
Dudhai village in Anjar taluka of Kutch came under the spotlight as a controversial video went viral on social media, following the results of the recently-concluded Gram Panchayat elections. In the video, police are seen chasing crowds chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’. The panchayat poll results were announced on Tuesday evening in Dudhai Patti, a village with […]
SpaceX sent in Christmas gifts, goodies and supplies to the International Space Station on Tuesday in what marked its 100th successful rocket landing — a unique Christmas present for the company. The gifts for the seven ISS astronauts were loaded in a Falcon rocket, hoisted with a Dragon capsule loaded with more than 2,950 kg […]
Six drug smugglers from Pakistan with drugs worth Rs 400 crore, nabbed in a joint operation by Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard recently off the Jakhau coast in Kutch were produced before special NDPS court in Bhuj today. The court granted 11-day remand to the accused. 77 packets of heroin worth Rs 384 crore […]
A significant percentage of minorities from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh have got Indian citizenship since 2018 even though rules for Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are yet to be framed. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai also told the Rajya Sabha that 10,365 applications for Indian citizenship are pending with the government as of […]
Gujarat-based drug firm Zydus Cadila has received approval from the US health regulator to market Pimavanserin tablets, used in the treatment of certain mental disorders, in the American market. The drug will be manufactured at the group’s formulation manufacturing facility at the SEZ, Ahmedabad. The company has received tentative approval from the US Food and […]
Despite rife protests from the Opposition, the Aadhar-Voter ID link was passed on Monday in the Lok Sabha. Tuesday saw it push through the Upper house too. However, the joint opposition has raised a strongobjection saying it violates the fundamental right to privacy. The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 will enable linking of electoral roll […]
The incident of mass ragging at the Boys Hostel of the Government Physiotherapy College in Jamnagar has come to light. An inquiry has been launched into the matter and a written complaint has been lodged by more than 25 students alleging ragging. Reportedly, more than 25 students of second year staying with the freshers in […]
More than 3.7 crore income tax returns have been filed so far for the financial year 2020-21. Over 46.77 lakh ITR filed in last seven days and over 8.7 lakh ITRs filed on 21st December, 2021. Income Tax returns are filed in the last seven days on Dec 21st, 2021. The extended due date for […]
