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The Central Asian nation of Tajikistan took a historic decision and officially prohibited the wearing of hijabs. “Majlisi Milli,” the upper house of parliament, passed a new bill regulating Islamic clothing, which they termed “alien garments.” The parliament also curbed the Eid celebrations. It is astonishing to note that Tajikistan is a country with a […]
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the State Home Department to fix the responsibility in the Rajkot fire incident that claimed 27 lives, has handed over it’s report to the government. The report implicates negligence and dereliction of duty by concerned departments, including the fire department. However, the role of high-ranking officials is still […]
Gujarat Giants’ cricketers and kabaddi players have shifted gears from their usual domains to embrace athletics. Adani Sportsline has officially announced the 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, one of the most eagerly anticipated events in Ahmedabad. Scheduled for November 24, this year’s marathon will commence and conclude at the scenic Sabarmati Riverfront Sports […]
The Patna High Court on Thursday overturned the November 2023 decision to increase the quotas for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) in government jobs and educational institutions from 50 per cent to 65 per cent, dealing a blow to the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in […]
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has been making headlines due to her impending marriage to longtime boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal. The couple is all set to tie the knot on June 23, and anticipation is building as preparations are in full swing. According to close friend Shashi Ranjan, the wedding will be a heartfelt union between two […]
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reported that at least 98 Indian citizens lost their lives during this year’s Haj pilgrimage due to natural causes, old age and illness. The pilgrimage witnessed extreme heat and intense temperatures. Approximately 1,75,000 Indians participated in the Hajj this year and the fatalities include four individuals who died […]
The Gujarat High Court on Friday lifted the interim stay on the release of Maharaj, the debut film of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s son Junaid, stating that there is nothing insulting in the movie and it is not directed at the Pushtimarg sect as alleged. The movie is based on a libel case from 1862 […]
As many as 23 individuals fell victim to visa agents in Gujarat, losing a staggering sum of over Rs 8 crore. The victims, primarily farmers from Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Sabarkantha, were allegedly promised visas to the United States and Canada. The incident came to light when Jigneshkumar Patel lodged a complaint with the Infocity police […]
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has found itself embroiled in a heated dispute after it was revealed that it plans to provide a Narmada water connection exclusively to one member of the Kalhaar Exotica Society in Sola, despite the society comprising a total of 150 members. The move by AMC to grant this “special” water connection […]
Amul has taken a savoury step to enhance its growing buttermilk sales by introducing Kathiyawadi Chaas, a new buttermilk variant inspired by the culinary traditions of the Saurashtra and Kutch regions in Gujarat. Simultaneously, they’ve launched a convenient 1 kg pack of Masti Dahi, their popular curd product. Priced at Rs 10 for a 400-millilitre […]
Rapper Travis Scott found himself behind bars in Miami-Dade County Jail on Thursday morning. According to county jail records, Scott was arrested due to disorderly intoxication and trespassing, despite repeated warnings. The incident unfolded at 12:44 am at the Miami Beach Marina, where officers from the Miami Beach Police Department responded to a disturbance call […]
While Democrats are in a dilemma over whether to continue with Joe Biden as their presidential candidate or not, due to his apparent health concerns related to age, former US President Donald Trump has issued a Trump card promising a green card to foreign graduates from American universities. The remark is seen as beneficial to […]
The State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) in Gujarat, with Bank of Baroda as the convenor, said that while bank deposits in Gujarat surged to an impressive 12.42 lakh crore During the fiscal year 2023–24, non-performing assets (NPAs) have also witnessed a decline. Gujarat’s banking landscape reflects both growth and resilience While navigating the economic recovery, […]
The recent appointment of Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha has ignited a heated debate. Traditionally, the senior-most member of the parliament assumes this crucial role, but Mahtab’s selection deviated from this convention, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition Congress. Bhartruhari Mahtab, born on September 8, 1957, in Agarpada, Odisha, is […]
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said the isolated number of malpractice cases should not have an impact on the lakhs of students who correctly passed the NEET exam, despite calls from the opposition to retake the exam. Addressing a press conference, Pradhan also urged the opposition parties to keep the matter out of politics […]
Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra, currently busy filming her upcoming movie “The Bluff,” encountered a professional hazard on the film set. The actress shared a photo on her Instagram story revealing a deep scratch on her throat. In the caption, she humorously acknowledged the challenges of her job, writing, “Professional hazards at my job #latestacquisition #thebluff […]
The AIFF’s Senior Men’s Futsal Club Championship is set to take place at Swarnim Gujarat Sports University (SGSU), Desar, from June 22nd to July 7th, 2024. This prestigious tournament marks the first time that Gujarat is hosting this national futsal championship, drawing 19 teams from across the country. Among the participants is the Baroda Football […]
Former Indian cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan on Thursday approached the Gujarat High Court regarding a notice issued by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) about land encroachment. On June 6, the notice was sent out, directing him to clear encroachments from a VMC-owned plot in Tandalja within 15 days. Pathan informed the court […]
The Gujarat High Court has directed the state government to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) detailing the steps taken against officials of the Morbi municipality. This move comes after lapses were found in the investigation following the tragic bridge collapse in October 2022, which claimed 135 lives. The high court also discussed the compensation […]
Anjali (name changed),13, came to us with the problem of excessive phone use. She would get angry and even physically violent if her family members tried to restrict phone use. She had created an Instagram account without her parents’ knowledge through which she was communicating with strangers. Anjali developed a phone addiction after a change […]
