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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday that the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24 and involves the swearing-in or affirmation of the newly elected Members of Parliament. During the first three days of the session, the newly elected leaders will elect the Speaker of the House and […]
GIFT City, Gandhinagar is hosting the World Junior Chess Championship 2024. The event hosted 230 players from 46 countries, including India. State Minister of Sports Harsh Sanghvi hailed it as a morale booster for the young participants. Sanghvi was present to welcome the players and emphasised that the championship provides an opportunity to meet junior […]
Senior Advocate Ms. Indira Jaising has urged the Union Minister of Law and Justice to delay the implementation of three new criminal laws: – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The new laws will replace the existing Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Code […]
The Gujarat Chief Minister’s office has permitted lodging of an FIR against the tainted Captain Ajay Chauhan for his alleged corruption during his tenure as CEO of Gujarat State Aviation Infrastructure Company Ltd. (GUJSAIL). The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Gujarat will initiate action against former Captain Ajay Chauhan under the Anti-Corruption Act. Chauhan was an influential […]
The government of India has shifted the import of gold jewellery studded with pearls, diamonds, and precious & semi-precious stones from “free” to the ‘restricted’ category. However, countries under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will not be affected by the change in policy. The import of these specific items would require a licence. […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) made a significant announcement today, declaring the official arrival of the Southwest Monsoon 2024 in the state of Gujarat. Contrary to the IMD’s initial prediction of the monsoon’s arrival on June 15th, the monsoon made an early onset in South Gujarat today, June 11th. Ramashray Yadav, the Regional Director in-charge […]
This week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first international trip since winning the Lok Sabha elections for a third term in office. PM Modi will travel to Italy to take part in the Group of Seven (G7) summit, which will be held between June 13 and 15. The luxurious resort of Borgo Egnazia, […]
The Ahmedabad Regional Transport Office (RTO) introduced new rules on Monday. These rules mandate a 20 km/h speed limit affidavit for obtaining fitness certificates for school transport vehicles. This increased vigilance led to stringent actions against violators, sparking concerns among members of the School Transport Association. During a meeting with RTO officials, the association expressed […]
As many as 70 out of the 71 ministers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly formed government are crorepatis with assets exceeding Rs 1 crore each, as per the recent Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The report further highlighted that six of these ministers have assets surpassing Rs 100 crore. The ADR conducted an analysis […]
The Gujarat government on Tuesday mandated safety regulations for school transport ahead of the new academic session, which starts on June 13. These regulations, which apply to school vans, buses, and autorickshaws, include speed restrictions, required fire extinguishers, and seating capacity limitations. Ensuring the safe transportation of students to and from school is the aim […]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Tuesday extended financial assistance and complete reimbursement of the airfare to the 211 passengers who were on the airline’s turbulence-hit London to Singapore flight last month, which resulted in one passenger’s death and injured many others. On May 21, Flight SQ321 en route from London to Singapore experienced extreme turbulence. At […]
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly witnessed the swearing-in of five newly elected members today. The ceremony was headed by the Speaker of the Assembly, Shankarbhai Chaudhary. The new members, who won the 2024 by-elections, took their oaths in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and other members of the state cabinet. The newly inducted members […]
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday sought the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) response to a plea seeking fresh conduct of the medical entrance exam NEET-UG, 2024, on the basis of an alleged question paper leak along with other wrongdoings. Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah’s vacation bench, however, declined to stay the successful candidates’ […]
A known go-getter and an able administrator capable of executing the idea into reality, Narendra Modi might have certainly charted out his next 100-day agenda even before the election results were out. Though the spirits might be dampened due to an electoral verdict that keeps the BJP at arm’s length from having a majority on […]
The Government of Gujarat has issued orders to suspend Valsad Collector Ayush Oak, accused of serious offences of dereliction of duty and causing loss to the exchequer. The IAS officer was embroiled in the case of a 52-acre plot situated at survey number 311/3 near the airport in the Dumas area of Surat, valued at […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his third consecutive term on Monday by revealing the key portfolios assigned to ministers, following their swearing-in ceremony and the first Cabinet meeting. President of India, Droupadi Murmu, officially appointed Modi as the Prime Minister during the swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. This event marked the establishment of the National Democratic […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently in power in Gujarat, is poised for a significant leadership change. This development follows the recent induction of C R Patil, the state BJP chief, into the Union Cabinet. Patil’s term had been extended earlier this year in anticipation of the summer Lok Sabha elections. Sources close to the […]
Ahmedabad is currently facing a critical blood shortage, with blood banks in the city reporting a significant drop in donations this summer. The decline, which amounts to a staggering 65-70%, is causing serious difficulties for patients requiring treatment in local hospitals. Blood donation camps, organized by numerous entities across the city, have unfortunately not received […]
In a momentous event held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Sunday, Narendra Modi was sworn in for an unprecedented third term as the Prime Minister of India. Alongside him, 72 ministers also took their oaths, marking the commencement of a new era in Indian politics. The grand ceremony, illuminated by the beautiful lights […]
BJP leader Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time this evening. Along with Modi, his council of ministers also took the oath of office. Five members of parliament from Gujarat were among the 72 MPs who took oath as union ministers. Gandhinagar MP Amit Shah, Porbandar MP […]
