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Prajwal Revanna, the sitting MP and NDA candidate from Karnataka’s Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, fled the country immediately after the polling ended last Friday on April 26. He was seen boarding a Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt in Germany from the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The police discovered his abrupt departure the next day, just […]
As temperatures in Gujarat cross the 41°C mark, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning effective from today until the 1st of May. The warning comes as several parts of the state are expected to experience heatwave conditions. According to the latest bulletin from the IMD, isolated pockets of Saurashtra, specifically Porbandar […]
A technical malfunction on the Vande Bharat Express left passengers travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai stranded when the train’s doors failed to open. The incident, which occurred this morning at Surat railway station, resulted in a one-hour delay and disrupted the train’s schedule. Upon the train’s arrival at Surat railway station at 8:20 am, passengers […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate from Jamnagar, Poonam Maadam, is the wealthiest candidate with declared assets of ₹ 147 crore, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). This is a significant increase from her declared assets of ₹ 42.7 crore in the 2019 elections. On the other end of the spectrum, Rekha Chaudhari […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) have seized approximately 173 kg of narcotics off the Gujarat coast. This is the second such operation within a span of just 24 hours. The law enforcement agencies apprehended two individuals from the sea off the Porbandar coast along with the drugs. The seized […]
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat Police, acting on a tip-off from Military intelligence, arrested an individual suspected of assisting the Pakistani agency, ISI, in spying on Indian defence personnel. The suspect, Mohammad Saqlain, a 22-year-old resident of Bedi village in Jamnagar, was apprehended after a six-month-long investigation. Saqlain is alleged to have provided an […]
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in collaboration with other forces, has seized drugs worth ₹300 crore. The operation targeted a comprehensive network of clandestine Mephedrone manufacturing labs in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Deputy Director General (OEC) Gyaneshwar Singh announced in a press release on Saturday that a joint team of the NCB and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced that former special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha election from the Mumbai North Central constituency. He will be pitted against Congress’s Varsha Gaikwad. The decision comes as the BJP chose to drop sitting MP Poonam Mahajan. Nikam, a recipient of the Padma […]
In the world of comedy, it seems laughter can indeed turn into gold. A recent report by a wealth management startup has claimed that Tanmay Bhat, co-founder of the now-defunct comedy collective AIB, is the richest content creator in India. The report, which quickly went viral, estimated Bhat’s net worth at a staggering Rs 665 […]
Three women from Gujarat’s Anand district died in a car accident in Greenville County, South Carolina, USA. The victims, identified as Rekhaben Patel, Sangitaben Patel and Manishaben Patel, lost their lives when their SUV veered off the road and plunged over a bridge. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office reported that the SUV was traveling northbound […]
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala once again publicly apologised to the Kshatriya community and urged them not to direct their anger towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at the inauguration of a BJP office, Rupala addressed Kshatriya leaders across all states, “A mistake was made by me and I apologised for that in public because it […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to attend a series of campaign programmes across Gujarat on April 27, in a bid to bolster support for various Lok Sabha seat candidates. Shah’s itinerary begins with a public meeting, dubbed the ‘Vijay Sankalp Sabha’, scheduled for 10 am at Kumar Chhatralay in Jamkandorna, Rajkot district. The […]
The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has announced the suspension of Nilesh Kumbhani, their candidate for the Surat Lok Sabha seat, for six years. The suspension order, issued on Friday, marks a setback for Kumbhani, who was tasked with representing the diverse interests of Surat’s populace, particularly the Patidar community of Saurashtra. The suspension letter […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) has seized a substantial stock of arms and ammunition. Six individuals linked to the case were arrested in this operation. The ATS swung into action following a tip-off, leading to the arrest of six individuals from Gujarat’s Surendranagar and Rajkot; and Madhya Pradesh’s Jhabua taluka and Indore city. The operation […]
The Gujarat Media Club (GMC), a leading organisation representing the media community in Gujarat, announced on Wednesday the establishment of a Welfare Fund. The fund is designed to provide support to its members and the broader fraternity during times of medical and life-threatening distress. In a statement released on Wednesday, GMC President Nirnay Kapoor approved […]
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the government has announced a major reshuffle in the police department. A total of 10 Indian Police Service (IPS) and 2 State Police Services (SPS) officers have been appointed to various posts today. Sharad Singhal has been appointed as the Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP) of the Ahmedabad Crime Branch. Gagandip […]
The Election Commission of India has introduced a ‘Vote-from-home’ facility for the upcoming Loksabha Elections 2024 to make the voting process more accessible. This provision allows voters aged 85 and above, and individuals with disabilities exceeding 40 per cent, to cast their votes from the comfort of their homes. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced […]
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia, known for her roles in ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Lust Stories 2’, has been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell in connection with the promotion of a subsidiary app of the Mahadev online gaming and betting application, according to sources on Thursday. The actor allegedly promoted the viewing of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has suspended of all boating and water sports activities at Kankariya Lake, a popular attraction of Ahmedabad city. The River Cruise operations at the Sabarmati Riverfront have also been temporarily halted. The suspension will remain in effect until a new contract, which includes safety measures proposed by the high court, […]
The Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) has launched the Gujarat Super League (GSL), the state’s first franchise-based football league in Gujarat. The president of GSFA and Rajya Sabha member Mr Parimal Nathwani unveiled the GSL trophy amidst a grand ceremony attended by team owners, sponsors and supporters of the GSL. Mr Nathwani expressed his enthusiasm […]
