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The world’s oldest living man, 111-year-old Briton John Tinniswood, said his longevity was “just luck” and there was no special secret behind his accomplishment. He said that he did not have a special diet but did enjoy his favourite meal, fish and chips, every Friday. Tinniswood, who has been retired for more than half a […]
The Gujarat High Court on Friday castigated the state government for lodging an FIR against a contractual sanitation worker for “wilfully” entering a tank despite a prohibition on manual scavenging. The court noted that such a responsibility cannot be put on the worker who is only resorting to such work to feed his family. The […]
A customer has sued a restaurant seeking Rs 30.50 lakh in compensation for serving him non-vegetarian dish. Gaurang Raval, a resident of Shela, went to the Cube Lounge restaurant in Club O7 on March 7 with his sister and brother-in-law. They ordered Veg Makhanwala and other dishes. When the dish was served, it did not […]
When we are on a morning walk, or out to do some errands, many of us are scared and anxious about being attacked by street dogs. This is a valid fear as there have been countless cases of dog bites in our city. The street dog population is estimated to be around two lakhs in […]
Bharat Shah, the BJP’s Lok Sabha coordinator for Vadodara, has stepped down from his position, citing a lack of competence. This comes after a previous controversy involving candidate Ranjan Bhatt, who was replaced due to similar reasons. Now, the focus has shifted to the coordinator’s role. On April 5, 2024, Bharat Shah unexpectedly tendered his […]
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake, with its epicentre near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, sent shockwaves through New York City and neighbouring states on Friday morning. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake occurred approximately 5 miles north of Whitehouse Station at 10:23 a.m., with the epicentre about 45 miles from New York City. Residents […]
The Gujarat High Court on Friday criticised the state government for lodging an FIR against a contractual sanitation worker for “wilfully” entering a tank, despite a prohibition on manual scavenging. The court noted that such responsibility cannot be placed on the worker, who is only resorting to such work to feed his family. The observation […]
In his weekly message to employees on Friday, Air India Chief Campbell Wilson announced that the airline is in the process of compiling data for the annual appraisal of its staff, which will be retrospectively effective from April 1. Wilson stated that the airline will share the appraisal results with the employees once the counting, […]
Reliance Digital, India’s premier electronics retailer, has announced the return of its biggest electronics sale, the ‘Digital Discount Days’. The sale promises unparalleled discounts on a wide range of electronics and is available at all Reliance Digital and My Jio Stores. During the sale, which runs until 15th April, 2024, customers can avail up to […]
The National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK, an organisation representing Indian students in the UK, has launched a campaign titled ‘Fair Visa, Fair Chance’. The campaign, launched on Thursday, advocates for the continuation of the graduate route visa, which allows international graduates to work in the UK for two years after completing their […]
The J Division traffic police on Thursday arrested two men and a transgender individual, all residents of Vatva, following the circulation of a video showcasing their reckless driving and indecent behavior. The video, which quickly went viral depicted the trio dangerously riding a scooter between Hatkeshwar and Aavkar Hall Crossroads. According to the First Information […]
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has revised its Class 12 political science textbook, omitting references to contentious topics such as the Babri Masjid demolition, Ram Janambhoomi, the politics of Hindutva, the 2002 Gujarat riots, and minority concerns, according to a report by Hindustan Times. The revised political science textbook is the […]
The Congress party on Friday unveiled its manifesto, titled ‘Nyay Patra’, for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi. The manifesto was spearheaded by Congress party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and former party presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The ‘Nyay Patra’ focuses on five key areas of justice: ‘Youth […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, buoyed by predictions of a third consecutive term win in the upcoming national elections, has unveiled an ambitious economic plan for India. According to a government document obtained by Reuters, Modi aims to nearly double the size of the economy and exports over the next decade. Modi has often touted economic […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticised Congress MP Randeep Surjewala for allegedly making “vile, sexist” comments about Mathura MP Hema Malini. The BJP claims this incident demonstrates the Congress party’s misogynistic attitudes and disrespect towards women. Surjewala, however, has countered these accusations, stating that the BJP IT cell has selectively shared parts of his […]
Following a successful trial run, Ahmedabad police have set up AI-based CCTV cameras at 130 of the 737 locations planned in the city to to detect and prevent crime more effectively.These cameras can monitor and analyse video footage to discern traffic patterns and anomalies. They can predict and help prevent traffic congestion. Ajay Choudhari, Joint […]
The Gujarat BJP has never had it this complicated. The Party is now seriously ruminating to replace Rajkot Loksabha candidate amidst fear of losing vital Kshatriya votes in Gujarat. The BJP won all 26 Loksabha seats in Gujarat in 2019 and wants to repeat the feat. But Kshatriyas in Gujarat are up in arms against […]
Intelligence sources say approximately 1,200 Gujaratis, among 4,000 Indians seeking entry into the US via unconventional routes, find themselves in a predicament due to heightened US security measures linked to the election. The attention of both the Homeland Security Investigations agency in the US and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is sharply focused on maintaining […]
With the onset of summer, the number of Swine Flu cases in Gujarat are decreasing. However, even as a decreasing trend has been observed, officials remain wary of declaring an early end to this season’s flu infections. The H1N1 strain has left 16 people dead in the state in the first 3 months of 2024. The […]
A thrilling wildlife spectacle unfolded before tourists at Rajasthan’s Ranthambore National Park recently when a tiger unexpectedly ambushed a cow. The tourists were out on a jungle safari over the weekend, when at one point, a tiger hiding in the bushes suddenly attacked a cow that was observed walking on the path. The cow tried […]
