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Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujarat, is a city that whispers history from its ancient forts and vibrates with a million stories. Located on the banks of the River Sabarmati, Ahmedabad has served as a political and economic capital since its establishment. Early History The earliest settlement in Ahmedabad can be traced […]
Islamic cleric Mufti Salman Azhari, who had been granted bail in cases related to allegedly provocative speeches registered by Ahmedabad police, was arrested by the Vadodara Police after the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA) was invoked against him. He was moved to Vadodara Central Jail amid heavy security measures on account of his many […]
In a significant development India has marked the completion of the Shahpur Kandi Barrage on the Ravi River, stopping the water flow to Pakistan. This development signals a major shift in water management in the region, redirecting resources to bolster irrigation capabilities in the Kathua and Samba districts of Jammu & Kashmir. According to the […]
Even as farmers’ clamour for a guarantee of Minimum Support Price for 23 crops is growing, Prime Narendra Modi announced a plan to set up the “world’s largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector”. The PM admitted that the absence of storage infrastructure adversely impacted farmers. “Earlier governments never focused on storage of agricultural […]
The Centre has notified three criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam – which will come into effect from July 1, replacing the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act, respectively. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita will replace the 163-year-old Indian Penal Code and effectuate major […]
West Bengal police on Sunday arrested a fact-finding team of six members led by former Chief Justice of Patna High Court L Narasimha Reddy as they were proceeding to Sandeshkhali area to probe alleged incidents of atrocities on women. The team comprises former Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, Justice L Narasimha Reddy, former IPS […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dived into the deep waters off the coast of Gujarat’s Dwarka to offer prayers at the submerged city of the Dwarkadhish Temple. The Prime Minister described the experience as “divine” and said he felt a connection to an ancient era of spiritual grandeur. The Prime Minister took to social media to […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast will not be aired for the next three months in line with political decorum in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. In the 110th episode of the programme, he said there is a possibility that the Model Code of Conduct […]
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has received 1,800 calls so far on its toll-free exam helpline for counselling of board students and parents. The board has launched a toll-free helpline number, 1800-233-5500, dedicated to providing counselling to the class 10 and 12 students and their parents. This service is set […]
A recent report released by the Statistics Ministry reveals that Indian household spending has more than doubled over the last decade. The report indicates a shift in expenditure patterns, with households spending less on food items and more on discretionary items such as clothing, television sets, and entertainment. According to the report, the share of […]
The Election Commission has issued a clarification regarding the circulation of a fake election schedule on WhatsApp. The fraudulent message claimed that the Lok Sabha election was slated for April 19, causing widespread confusion among the public. The counterfeit message detailed a full schedule for the general election, stating that the polls would be notified […]
Despite the Congress managing to secure its alliances with the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), it is racing against time to reach a seat-sharing understanding in Bengal and Maharashtra. Though the general election is just a few months away, the INDIA bloc is yet to begin its campaign against the BJP’s […]
Nearly all of Gujarat’s 16 automated fitness centres for heavy goods and passenger vehicles are under the scanner of the state transport department for alleged irregularities in issuing fitness certificates. The centres are accused of issuing certificates to dilapidated vehicles from Rajasthan based on manipulated images. Following these allegations, all 16 centres were served notices. […]
The Uttarakhand High Court has nullified a rule that deemed pregnant women unfit for government jobs, emphasizing that “motherhood is a ‘noble blessing’ and women cannot be denied employment because of it.” The court’s ruling was in response to a petition filed by Misha Upadhyay, who was denied a nursing officer position at B D […]
Over the past five years, i.e. from the year 2019 to 2024, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has reportedly planted over seven million saplings in the city area. According to the garden department of the capital’s civic body, it has planted 75.43 lakh trees in the city over the past five years. This significant increase […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Sudarshan Setu’ in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district on Sunday. This bridge, the longest cable-stayed bridge in the country, is expected to enhance connectivity and boost tourism in the region. Constructed over the Arabian Sea, the ‘Sudarshan Setu’ connects Beyt Dwarka island to the mainland Okha in the district. The […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to introduce Open Book Examinations (OBE) for students in Classes 9 to 12, aligning with recommendations from the new National Curriculum Framework released last year. In this system, students are permitted to refer to their class notes, textbooks, or other study materials during the examination CBSE […]
The Bombay High Court on Thursday nullified the Look Out Circulars (LOCs) issued against actress Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik, and their father Indrajit. The LOCs were issued by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in relation to the ongoing investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The decision was made by a […]
Ahmedabad witnessed a 10% rise in visa applications last year compared to 2022, which suggests that more students and tourists are going overseas. VFS Global’s statistics shows that the city’s increase in visa applications for 2019 exceeded pre-Covid levels by 32%. According to a report in The Times of India, the demand pattern in the city […]
Callers should have their names shown on the receiver during a regular call, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended, adding that the feature should be available as an option. The feature is called Calling Name Presentation (CNAP). TRAI is keen to have it across the Indian telecommunication network and on all devices […]
