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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a substantial increase in fees for naturalisation applications, a move that could significantly raise the cost of becoming a US citizen for permanent residents, including thousands of Indians who apply for citizenship every year. If implemented, the proposal would increase the filing fees for key […]
In a significant policy shift aimed at making Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) more attractive to professionals, investors, and multinational companies, the Gujarat government has announced major tax relief on liquor served within the financial hub. Through two separate notifications, the state government has drastically reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on foreign liquor and […]
American aerospace giant GE Aerospace has submitted its long-awaited engine analysis reports to Indian investigators probing the crash of Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people. The engine reports were among the final critical pieces of evidence awaited by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau […]
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which was established in 2020 to oversee the construction and management of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, is facing serious questions over its financial management after allegations surfaced regarding unaccounted cash and jewellery donations. The controversy has gained further attention after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) submitted its […]
A deeply disturbing family dispute in Ahmedabad came to light after an 18-year-old woman approached the Abhayam women’s helpline for help when her father allegedly declared her “dead” and performed symbolic last rites while she was still alive. According to counsellors associated with the Abhayam service, relatives and neighbours were stunned when the girl’s father […]
In a significant consumer rights ruling, the Navsari Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (CDRC) directed an insurance company to compensate a car owner for vehicle damage, even though he failed to conclusively prove the circumstances surrounding the accident that allegedly caused the loss. The commission observed that while the accident itself remained doubtful and unproven, the […]
An elderly couple from Gujarat’s Surat has sought permission for euthanasia, claiming that years of alleged harassment by municipal officials and local political leaders have left them physically, mentally and financially devastated. The couple, who have already endured the loss of nine family members in a tragic road accident, say they have now reached a […]
What began as a birthday trek between an engaged couple has turned into a chilling murder case that has shocked Maharashtra. Ketan Agarwal, the son of a prominent businessman from Pimpri-Chinchwad near Pune, was initially believed to have died in a tragic accident after falling into a valley at Lohagad Fort. However, police now allege […]
In a major operation that has raised serious concerns about public health and the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain, the Ahmedabad Rural Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) has uncovered an alleged blood plasma adulteration racket and arrested four persons, including the alleged mastermind from Maharashtra. Investigators believe the accused systematically replaced genuine blood plasma […]
Meta’s reported $900 million investment in Bengaluru-based fintech startup CRED has grabbed headlines across India’s technology and startup ecosystem. But while the size of the investment is impressive, it may not be the most significant part of the story. The bigger development is that Meta is not only investing in CRED, it is also reportedly […]
There was a time till late 1990s when Mundra was easy to miss—a quiet fishing village on India’s western edge, with no highways, no industry, and little to signal its future. Yet history hints that this arid region of Kutch with its marshy coastline was never just an ordinary outpost. For nearly two centuries, it […]
A desperate phone call echoed through the chaos. “Bacha lo… Save me.” The plea came from inside a commercial building in Lucknow’s Aliganj area, where students and young professionals found themselves trapped as flames and toxic smoke rapidly engulfed the upper floors. By nightfall, 15 people were dead, dozens were injured, and families across the […]
A massive examination fraud linked to Re-NEET 2026 has come to light in Bihar, exposing a well-organised network that manipulated biometric verification systems to allow proxy candidates to appear in place of genuine aspirants. So far, police have arrested 30 people, including medical students, fake candidates, middlemen, candidates, and 18 biometric staff members. Following the […]
Ambuja Cements, the cement and building materials company of the Adani Group, has partnered with Leilac Limited, a UK-headquartered clean technology company specialising in carbon capture and electrification solutions for emissions-intensive industries, including cement and lime manufacturing. This partnership marks an important step in Ambuja Cements’ broader decarbonisation strategy and supports its SBTi-validated net zero […]
As Jio Platforms moves closer to what could become one of India’s largest stock market debuts, a little-known telecom entrepreneur is poised to emerge as one of the biggest winners from the listing. Mahendra Nahata, the founder of telecom equipment maker HFCL and a key figure in Reliance’s entry into the telecom sector more than […]
In a remarkable story of corporate generosity, a small-town American family has sold its electrical equipment manufacturing company for $1.7 billion (approximately ₹14,600 crore) and shared a significant portion of the proceeds with its employees, turning hundreds of factory workers into millionaires. The company, Fibrebond, based in Minden, Louisiana, was acquired by power-management giant Eaton […]
A nine-month-old girl is undergoing hospital treatment after she was allegedly taken from beside her sleeping mother and sexually assaulted by her own maternal uncle – a 12-year-old boy – in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, police said. According to the child’s mother, she was asleep beside her daughter on Friday night when she woke around […]
Just a day after the NEET re-examination was conducted, authorities in Bihar have uncovered a major paper-solving racket, leading to the arrest of 24 individuals allegedly involved in helping candidates cheat during the exam. The crackdown has raised fresh concerns about the integrity of one of India’s most competitive medical entrance examinations, which has already […]
Even as global technology companies continue to announce layoffs and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence reshapes hiring trends, engineering graduates in Gujarat are securing some of the highest placement offers in the state’s history. Leading the pack is a student from Nirma University in Ahmedabad, who has received a staggering ₹94 lakh job offer […]
Today, actor and entrepreneur Juhi Chawla is counted among the wealthiest personalities in the Indian entertainment industry. According to the Hurun Rich List, she has an estimated net worth of ₹7,790 crore. Her husband, businessman Jay Mehta, is linked to a business empire valued at nearly ₹17,500 crore. While many people associate the family’s wealth […]
