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An Indian woman, Shahzadi Khan, who was facing a death sentence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been executed, the Foreign Ministry informed the Delhi High Court on Monday. The 33-year-old from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district was convicted in Abu Dhabi over the alleged murder of a four-month-old child. Shahzadi Khan was executed on […]
Amid growing global awareness of the need for wildlife preservation, countries are ramping up efforts to protect endangered species and restore ecosystems. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and other conservation organisations have highlighted the urgency of addressing biodiversity loss, with numerous initiatives aimed at protecting wildlife habitats and ensuring species survival. India, with its rich […]
China has accused the United States of using the fentanyl crisis as a “flimsy excuse” to justify increasing tariffs on Chinese imports, warning that Beijing is prepared to “fight till the end” in any trade conflict. The remarks were made by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian in response to a question from a news […]
The five-member committee formed by the Gujarat government to assess the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and prepare a draft law commenced its consultation process on Tuesday. The state government has extended the time limit for the panel to submit its report by an additional 45 days. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had announced […]
New Delhi: At least 286 lions, including 143 cubs, have died in Gujarat over the last two years, state forest minister Mulubhai Bera informed the legislative assembly on Tuesday, March 4. In addition to that, 456 leopards, of them 140 cubs, have also died in 2023 and 2024 in the state, the Press Trust of India reported. […]
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticised high tariffs imposed by India, China, and other countries, calling them “very unfair” and announcing that reciprocal tariffs will be implemented from April 2. Speaking in his first address to Congress after securing a second term, Trump asserted that the US would impose the same tariffs on […]
A 19-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, identified as Abdul Rahman, was arrested in Faridabad, Haryana, on Monday while in possession of two hand grenades. Authorities have stated that Rahman is influenced by the Islamic State, specifically the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). Rahman was apprehended in Palwal by a joint operation of the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism […]
United States President Donald Trump has suspended, with immediate effect, the delivery of all American military aid to Ukraine, affecting over $1 billion in arms and ammunition. The decision follows a series of meetings at the White House between Trump and his senior national security aides, a senior administration official said on Monday. According to […]
Two weeks ago, US President Donald Trump sacked the first African American Chairman of the US Military’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General C.Q. Brown. Trump’s professed rationale for removing the highest-ranking military officer in the US was to eliminate Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) programmes of which the General was an advocate. Brown […]
The second edition of the Annual Research Workshop on Insolvency and Bankruptcy concluded successfully at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) on Sunday. Organised by the Misra Centre for Financial Markets and Economy at IIMA, in collaboration with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), the two-day event brought together leading experts, insolvency […]
Natarani plans to end the winter season on Saturday with a Usha Uthup concert, which is already sold out. Before the big bang concert however, it served up something more cerebral last week, in the form of two minimalist plays: After All, a solo show by Solene Weinachter from Scotland and Anandowari, a Hindi play on the life of […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire proposal to present to the United States. Speaking to a news outlet on Sunday, Starmer said he believes US President Donald Trump wants a durable peace in Ukraine and reiterated that US security guarantees […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday evening for a three-day visit. He is set to chair a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) and visit Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation centre. A large number of people lined the roads as the Prime Minister’s motorcade made its way […]
In a dramatic turn of events just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered the Oval Office for a highly anticipated meeting with President Donald Trump on Saturday, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham issued a blunt warning to the Ukrainian leader. “Don’t take the bait,” Graham advised Zelenskyy, cautioning him against engaging in a heated […]
Eight members of a family have been arrested for allegedly stealing a Shivling from the Bheedbhanjan Mahadev temple of Harshad in Dwarka and consecrating it in their home on Mahashivratri, following a dream experienced by a girl in the family, police said on Saturday. Officials initially suspected the Shivling had been thrown into the sea […]
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday emphasised the need for more forensic experts in the country while addressing the third convocation at the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar. She highlighted the growing employment opportunities in the field of forensics following the enactment of three new criminal laws. Murmu stated that July 1, 2024, marked […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned of an “immediate and extremely strong response” if the United States proceeds with its planned tariffs on Canada. Speaking to the media on Friday, Trudeau said, “We will continue to do that work and do everything necessary to avoid these tariffs coming in. But, like I said, if […]
Bespoke Art Gallery is a beautiful space but it does not yet attract Ahmedabad’s art set in the way older, more established galleries do. This could possibly be because it is located a bit far from the city centre, off Sindhu Bhavan Road, but then, so is 079 Stories, which always attracts a big crowd […]
Bengaluru: In his 119th episode of Mann Ki Baat on February 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was all praise for India’s indigenous tribal communities. Many wild species are “deeply embedded” in our history and culture, Modi said, and several tribes revere them as gods and goddesses. He cited the examples of Waghoba, the leopard god that some tribal […]
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the introduction of a ‘gold card’ for wealthy foreigners, allowing them to live and work in the United States with a pathway to citizenship in exchange for a $5 million fee. According to a US-based news outlet, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that the gold card will replace the […]
