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A private residential academy in Ahmedabad has landed in controversy after a 12-year-old hostel student allegedly suffered injuries when a teacher beat him with a plastic stick for failing to spell an English word correctly during class. Police have now registered a case against both the teacher and the principal of the academy following allegations […]
US President Donald Trump’s latest medical examination has once again triggered public debate over the health and fitness of America’s oldest serving president, after White House doctors advised him to lose weight and increase physical activity despite declaring him in “excellent health.” The White House on Friday released details from Trump’s annual physical examination conducted […]
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited is ring-fencing agricultural power from household supply across its network. Where it has worked, billing accuracy has improved. Where it has not, consumers are still paying for farm load they never used. UGVCL (Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited) distributes electricity to over 75 lakh consumers across north Gujarat, covering districts […]
The word terrorist itself frightens us when we talk about national and geopolitical safety. We often have an image that these people are very ruthless and aim to take as many lives as possible. They do not even care if any person dies, even if it is a newborn or a little child. But what […]
Recently, the shocking news that has become the headline across all media platforms is that this year’s NEET paper has allegedly been leaked again, and as a precautionary measure, the authorities have called off the upcoming exams. This has become a major setback for the students who have been preparing for this exam, as they […]
It’s been two months since the war between Iran and Israel started. In this war, America has also taken part by attacking Iran along the way. But after the global crude oil route passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the crucial routes for global supply, became dangerous to pass through, the […]
Recently, the health sector has been shaken by a new virus coming into the spotlight. This new virus is called the Hanta virus. Although the existence of this virus has long been noticed by health experts, sudden deaths caused by this virus have created an uproar in the world, leading to speculation about whether this […]
A spate of high-end motorcycle thefts across western Ahmedabad—including Gujarat University, Vastrapur, Sola and Bodakdev—has been cracked with the arrest of an interstate gang that used tools worth barely ₹100–200 to steal bikes in under half a minute. The Zone-1 LCB squad busted the racket after analysing CCTV footage from multiple theft sites. The visuals […]
Not many cricket awards have been dedicated to an education minister. But Rivaba Jadeja is not just any minister: she is Ravindra Jadeja’s wife, and when the all-rounder chose to honour her after steering Rajasthan Royals to victory, the moment was as personal as it was public. Rivaba serves as Gujarat’s Minister of State for […]
US President Donald Trump has warned that military action against Iran could resume if a ceasefire deal is not finalised by Wednesday, even as he signalled cautious optimism about ongoing negotiations. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said there had been “some pretty good news” from the Middle East, but declined to share […]
There is a kind of teacher the world rarely sees, one who follows a student home, waives his fees, funds his training, and then simply never leaves. M S Qureshi was that kind of teacher. The Ahmedabad cricket coach died on Wednesday at the home of his former student Sanjay Limbachiya, where he had lived for […]
A phone call between US President, Donald Trump, and Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, made less than 48 hours before the strikes began, may have sealed Iran’s fate. On the line was a piece of intelligence that neither leader could easily ignore. Netanyahu used the phone call to convince Trump to seize a rare intelligence window […]
Sulekha Malini (name changed) doesn’t know if she can vote. Her name was on the rolls last year. Now it’s under review. She and many others comprise nearly 60 lakh voters in West Bengal whose eligibility is being questioned. The last date to add the names back to the rolls is April 6. Nobody has […]
A routine onboarding process turned into a strange lesson in workplace ethics when a newly hired employee quit within hours of joining — apparently because the company issued him an official work laptop. The incident, shared by a human resources professional on social media, has sparked a debate about job commitment, moonlighting and a growing […]
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is in the news for wrong reasons. He has been issued an e-challan for overspeeding in Ranchi, adding to a series of recent off-field developments involving the cricket legend. He was driving a car. According to traffic authorities, Dhoni’s vehicle was flagged by the city’s automated monitoring system for exceeding […]
From Sanjeev Kumar starrer Aandhi to the present-day movies, political cinema in India has often faced resistance. Aandhi ran into trouble, for it was said to be loosely based on Indira Gandhi, then India’s Prime Minister. The film was banned a few months after his release. Now, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has endorsed the view that […]
You may hate Bad Bunny’s “I don’t give a damn” swagger but you can’t ignore him. That air of ease and defiance is hard to miss. But then, creative people seldom bow to conventions. Now, in winning the album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, he made history at the 68th Grammy Awards. […]
At an age when many people slow down, Edna Giordano is still warming up on the treadmill, lifting weights and driving herself to the gym four days a week. At 92, the Canadian grandmother of five generations has quietly become a symbol of what active ageing can look like — not through miracle pills or […]
Carlos Alcaraz walked off Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night not just as a champion, but as a player who had rewritten tennis history. The 22-year-old Spaniard produced a fearless, composed performance to defeat Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, sealing his first Melbourne title and completing a rare career Grand Slam. The match, […]
The amount allocated this year is less than the revised estimate of the spend under this head, in this financial year. In its ‘outlay for major schemes,’ the annual budget lists schemes with an outlay of more than Rs 1,000 crore. Under ‘Control of Pollution’, it emerges that Rs 1300 crore is the revised estimate […]
We marvel at the way Artificial intelligence is pushing the boundaries of possibilities. What once required hours of work is now done in the blink of the eye. Humankind waited curiously to see if AI could offer breakthroughs in cancer detection that eludes regular scans. That moment may have arrived even though more evidence is […]
I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive. – Gilda Radner In the frozen heights of Bharmour, a dog refused to leave its owner’s side. Four days. Snow falling. Bitter cold. Humans could barely step outside. Yet the pit bull stayed. […]
Australia’s move to bar children under-16 from major social media platforms is already reshaping the digital landscape, with early enforcement data showing large-scale account removals just weeks after the law came into force. The policy, which began on December 10, is the first of its kind globally and is being closely watched by governments and […]
Wedding celebrations may soon be on the horizon for the Gandhi-Vadra family. Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and businessman Robert Vadra, has reportedly gotten engaged to Aviva Baig, his long-time partner. According to reports, Raihan and Aviva have been in a relationship for nearly seven years and are […]
Coconut oil is a common household essential in India, valued for its versatility in cooking, skincare, and haircare. However, a recent video has raised alarm among consumers, prompting many to question the authenticity of the products they use. Is the coconut oil we rely on daily really as pure as the labels suggest? In the […]
In a dramatic robbery attempt in Ahmedabad, a woman who tried to loot a jewellery shop was slapped nearly 20 times by the shopkeeper after her plan went spectacularly wrong. The incident, reported from near Ranip vegetable market and dated November 3, was captured on the store’s CCTV camera. The video, now circulating widely on […]
When a private sleeper bus caught fire on the outskirts of Kurnool early Friday, passengers had little warning before the vehicle was swallowed by flames. Within minutes, 19 lives were lost on National Highway 44 — in one of southern India’s deadliest road accidents this year. What began as a minor road obstruction — a […]
Recently, the World Economic Forum presented a staggering statistic: of the 57 million people living with dementia worldwide, 60-70% are thought to have Alzheimer’s. The number of people with dementia is expected to increase to 150 million by 2050, the forum claimed. Research is on to find a solution to cure dementia. This neurodegenerative condition […]
For most middle or lower income families, a lottery win can be nothing short of life-changing. It can help get rid of debts, secure the future, and bring long-awaited relief from financial worries. That’s exactly what happened to a paint shop worker from Nettoor, Kochi, who recently hit the jackpot, winning the first prize of […]
Offline classes resumed on Friday for Class 10 and 12 students at the Seventh Day Adventist school in the Khokhra area of Ahmedabad nearly six weeks after a student was allegedly stabbed to death by a batchmate. The reopening came under strict security arrangements and amid low student attendance. It may be noted that the […]
The BJP has accused Congress supporters of playing a Pakistani song to welcome Rahul Gandhi during his visit to Junagadh, Gujarat, for an internal party meeting. The BJP has posted a video on X claiming that Congress supporters played a Pakistani song to welcome Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat’s Junagadh on Friday. The Congress hit back, […]
A consultant recently took to social media to share a career update that was anything but celebratory. He wrote that Oracle gave him the pink slip just nine months after receiving the letter of offer. Frustrated and disbelief written on every sentence, this former Infosys employee shared his plight on LinkedIn. He recounted how his […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a strong criticism against the Congress-RJD alliance during a virtual address to women entrepreneurs in Bihar, alleging that offensive language was used against his late mother from a stage associated with the Opposition bloc. He claimed the remarks were not just a personal insult but an affront to […]
We often work hard for years to build our wealth, from property and investments to savings and more. But how do we make sure it supports our family even when we are not around? That is where planning comes in. Apart from making a will or listing assets, term insurance plays an important role in […]
Most people consider pensions, fixed deposits, or government schemes when planning their retirement. But life insurance rarely features prominently on that checklist. Traditionally viewed as a tool solely for financial protection in case of untimely death, life insurance has now evolved to offer much more, especially in guaranteed return investment plans. As retirement looms closer, […]
Crime statistics released by India Data Map place Gujarat at 19th out of 36 states in terms of offences committed per 1,00,000 people. Yet, judging by recent violent incidents, the state appears to be moving steadily towards a higher rank—possibly even among the top five. Yesterday, a Vibes of India report detailed how a 29-year-old […]
American political scientist and author Christine Fair used the Hindi expletive “c**tiya” to describe U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent interview with Pakistan-origin British journalist Moeed Pirzada. The moment, captured on video, has since gone viral across social media platforms. Fair, known for her books on the Pakistan military, criticized the Trump administration’s foreign […]
The Ahmedabad crime branch arrested the key accused – Ali Meghat Al-Azhar, a Syrian national, who is in India on a tourist visa. Ahmedabad police have busted a gang on Saturay, run by a Syrian national on Saturday, which extorted money from mosques while posing as victims from the Gaza Strip. The Ahmedabad crime branch […]
In a sweeping and highly controversial edict ahead of Navratri, the Patidar community in Morbi—Gujarat’s hub of ceramic industry—has imposed a blanket ban on its women attending co-educational garba training classes, citing the need to shield their “innocence” from alleged “notorious” elements. According to a report by a national daily, the diktat has sent ripples […]
Even as Jagdeep Dhankar has cited health reasons, many in the BJP, the party he belonged to, believe that it was his treatment by his own party and leaders that compelled him to quit. Now, a spokesman of the Party has been expelled for speaking out on these lines. The Rajasthan unit of the Bharatiya Janata […]
The geopolitical scenario involving the United States, India and Russia is becoming intriguing by the day. US President’s Donald Trump’s anger over India’s growing alignment with Russia has already translated into economic retaliation. In a move widely seen as punitive, the Trump administration imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods for New Delhi’s purchases of […]
Chennai Super Kings have named Ayush Mhatre as the replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season due to an elbow fracture, as per reports. Mhatre is an opener from Mumbai and his inclusion is expected to strengthen the team. With five losses from six outings, CSK […]
Passengers flying from Surat International Airport are expected to get a faster and seamless experience at the Aiport with Digi Yatra facility expected to start soon. The Surat International Airport took to social media to announce that the installation of Digi Yatra is under progress and it will be operational very soon. It said that […]
Scores of diamond workers in Surat took to the streets, with some launching an indefinite strike to demand a relief package and a pay raise amid the ongoing slowdown in the sector. The situation has resulted in salary cuts of up to 50%. The diamond workers staged a peaceful rally from Katargam to Kapodara Hira […]
The BJP is expectedly planning the party’s leadership transition assiduously and is making the right statements, as could be gauged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm endorsement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a public forum. India’s Prime Minister likened the RSS to a majestic banyan tree that stands as a symbol of India’s eternal culture and […]
Nidhi Tewari, a 2014 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed as the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment with immediate effect, as per a memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on March 29. Who is Nidhi Tewari? Tewari, […]
In a move that can adversely impact cardiac patients, a forum of interventional cardiologists in Gujarat has announced temporary suspension of cardiology services from April 1 to 7 under Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojna (PMJAY) in private hospitals in the state demanding better reimbursement. Media reports have quoted one Gujarat Interventional Cardiologists Forum mentioning that the […]
In what can be called a quantum leap in pediatric hematology and immunology advancement, a five-year-old boy, Master Abbas, diagnosed with a rare and complex condition, underwent a transformative stem cell transplant surgery. The boy from Waset, Iraq, was diagnosed with a Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)-like phenotype caused by an IKZF-1 mutation, a rare case […]
Rescue operations are ongoing in Myanmar following a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that has claimed the lives of at least 1,700 people and caused extensive destruction. Thousands more have been injured, with many believed to be trapped beneath rubble. The country’s military government confirmed that approximately 3,400 individuals sustained injuries, while nearly 300 people remain missing. […]
Gujarat’s stock market investors are withdrawing themselves frenetically as market volatility has eroded their confidence. According to a business portal, in January 2025, Gujarat investors recorded a turnover of Rs 1.6 lakh crore, down 11.5% from December. According to an (NSE) report, it’s the sharpest drop among all states. The portal has highlighted that the number […]
Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the country, leaving over 1,000 people dead. The quake, which hit Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, has also caused widespread devastation. Authorities warn the death toll could rise significantly, with the US Geological Survey (USGS) estimating deaths may exceed 10,000. The earthquake’s tremors […]
Raising a significant alarm, the Lokayukta report for 2023-2024 indicated that absence of effective deterrents in terms of punishment and proper oversight are contributing to the widespread nature of corruption. It said that only a strong legal structure should help identify illegal wealth. The 24th Consolidated Report, highlighted a national daily, examined 286 cases, underscoring […]
The Gujarat government will soon introduce a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to mitigate the harmful effects of mobile games and social media on children, state education minister Praful Pansheriya announced on Thursday. The decision follows concerns over incidents such as one in Amreli, where children were influenced by violent video games, leading to self-harm. Chief […]
The Ahmedabad Rural police have charged Professor Yama Dixit from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in connection with the death of PhD scholar Surabhi Verma, nearly four months after an excavation pit collapsed on both of them outside the Lothal Harappan valley civilisation site. The two had been conducting palaeoclimatology research. The tragic incident […]
Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday criticised the Central government, alleging that it had written off loans worth crores of rupees owed by wilful defaulters who have left the country, while banks continue to suffer from the burden of non-performing assets (NPAs). During a debate on the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Gujarat […]
Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani on Thursday visited Dwarka amid the ongoing controversy over the Swaminarayan sect’s disputed literature regarding Lord Dwarkadheesh. The controversy has ignited opposition from followers of Sanatan Hindu Dharma. During his visit, Nathwani offered prayers at the Jagat Mandir, had a darshan of Lord Dwarkadheesh, and visited the Sharda Math, where […]
Cash withdrawals from ATMs will become more expensive from 1 May, as reports indicate the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a rise in interchange fees for such transactions. According to a business daily, the central bank has sanctioned a Rs 2 increase in ATM interchange fees for financial transactions and a Re 1 […]
The current economic slowdown that India is experiencing, and the chronic joblessness its youth is suffering from, make the quest for an economic model more pressing than ever. The trajectory of Gujarat has been presented by Narendra Modi as a “model” when he was at the helm of the state between 2001 and 2014, especially […]
The Supreme Court has put on hold the Allahabad High Court’s controversial order that held that “grabbing breasts” and “breaking the strings of a girl’s pyjamas” didn’t constitute rape or attempt to rape. There has been public outrage following the judgment which is being perceived as highly insensitive. Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra ruled that […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted raids at the residences of Congress General Secretary and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in connection with the Mahadev betting app case. According to Baghel’s office, officials from the central agency arrived at his homes in Raipur and Bhilai before his planned departure for a […]
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have introduced their ambitious plan to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, with the estimated costs ranging from Rs 34,700 crore to Rs 64,000 crore. Named ‘Review Meeting – Preparedness towards Amdavad 2036’, this document was presented in Gandhinagar this week during the brainstorming session of the high-level coordination committee concerning the Olympic […]
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath believes a Muslim family will feel safe among a hundred Hindu families. He said the same can’t be said about Hindus who don’t feel secure in Muslim-dominated regions. He supported his viewpoint citing the inflammatory situation in Bangladesh which saw minorities being targeted recently and attacks launched on temples. Hindus have been targeted […]
Gujarat Police on Tuesday returned Rs 2.07 crore to nine victims of cyber fraud. State Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi handed over the cheques for the recovered amounts under the ‘Tera Tujhko Arpan‘ project. Officials said the funds were retrieved from individuals accused of participating in various cybercrimes, including investment scams, fraudulent applications, fake links, credit […]
A local court in Ahmedabad has sentenced Imran Sharif Sheikh Moshin, also known as Bakra Farid Sheikh, to seven years in prison for cow slaughter. The ruling was announced on Monday and welcomed by Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, who described it as a “historic decision”. Sanghavi took to social media to express […]
In political ideology, Bhupendra Patel and Yogi Adityanath are joined at the hip. Called Bulldozer Baba, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath has been unrelenting in his stance on cleaning up criminal pockets in UP. It has earned him the nickname Bulldozer Baba. Gujarat’s Chief Minister Patel has earned a similar reputation. They call him “Dada […]
Imran Khedawala, Congress MLA representing Jamalpur in Ahmedabad and the sole Muslim member of the Gujarat Assembly, has requested protection from the Speaker owing to alleged disrespectful comments directed at him by ruling BJP members, referring to him as someone “from a specific community.” In response, Speaker Shankar Chaudhary urged all House members to avoid making […]
New Delhi: When Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav came under scrutiny for his communal and divisive remarks and hate speech, the Supreme Court collegium (SCC), headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, came up short in disciplining him. Hype and strong words, most of them passed on off-the-record to a section of […]
On Sunday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced Gopal Italia as its candidate for the upcoming Visavadar Assembly by-election. Now, all eyes are on Congress to see if it announces a candidate for the seat, following Italia’s claims of a prior understanding between the two parties. The Visavadar assembly seat, located in Junagadh district in the […]
New Delhi: In a display of transparency unparalleled in the history of the Indian judiciary, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjeev Khanna has made public the initial set of reports which form the basis for the Supreme Court initiating an inquiry into allegations that an unspecified amount of unaccounted cash was seen at an outhouse/store room in the […]
The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has announced an extension of metro train service timings in Ahmedabad on five days to accommodate spectators attending the upcoming IPL 2025 day-night cricket matches at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The matches are scheduled for March 25, March 29, April 9, May 2, and May 14, 2025. Currently, […]
With the Lion Census 2025 approaching, forest officials suggest that the population of Asiatic lions in Gujarat could reach 900 in the official count, with informal estimates placing the number between 1,400 and 1,500. The final figures are expected to be released in June after the census, scheduled between May 10 and 13. The 2020 […]
In a fresh revelation, Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court, was named in a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) First Information Report (FIR) related to a 2018 sugar mill bank fraud case. The development comes after a pile of unaccounted cash was allegedly found at his official residence in Delhi […]
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has advised Indian students in the United States to comply with American laws following the recent detention of a postdoctoral fellow and the self-deportation of another student to Canada. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the two individuals had not sought assistance from Indian missions in the US. Badar […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has appointed Gopal Rai as the state in charge of the party’s Gujarat unit, while Pankaj Gupta will oversee party’s activities in Goa. Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has been appointed as the state in charge of Punjab. AAP Gujarat chief Isudan Gadhvi expressed his optimism and said, “Heartiest […]
Billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X has filed a lawsuit against the Central government. The lawsuit challenges the government’s use of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, to issue inflammatory content blocking orders. X claims this practice leads to the creation of a parallel and unlawful content censorship regime. The episode is a fallout of […]
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended the appointment of eight judicial officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court. The decision was made during a meeting held on March 19. The Collegium also comprised Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant, alongside the Chief Justice. In a […]
These days, Elon Musk seems to have taken Narendra Modi’s place. Earlier, there was a war over who is closer to Prime Minister Modi. Now, let there be a fight over who is closer to Musk, Mukesh Ambani or Sunil Bharti Mittal. As soon as the news came on March 11 that Mittal’s Airtel had […]
Challenging conventional narratives, Elon Musk’s Grok AI is quietly making a name for itself by providing surprisingly candid insights into various public figures and institutions. Developed by xAI, Grok is a highly developed conversational AI chatbot powered by a sophisticated large language model (LLM) architecture. xAI, which announced its launch in November 2023, said the AI chatbot was designed […]
The Ministry of Finance informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered cases against 193 political leaders, including Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), in the past 10 years. However, only two convictions have been secured during this period. The statement was made in response to […]
The Gujarat High Court has served a notice to a cooperative bank in Rajkot and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after a man discovered his CIBIL score had taken a nosedive, all because of a case of mistaken identity. The culprit? The bank had been sending him notices meant for someone else with the […]
The Vadodara police is preparing to send a special team to the hometown of Rakshit Chaurasia in Uttar Pradesh for a detailed investigation. Chaurasia, a law student at MS University, crashed a Volkswagen Virtus into eight people in the Karelibaug area of Vadodara on the night of March 13, resulting in one death. In a […]
Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams’ ancestral village in Gujarat’s Mehsana district celebrated on Wednesday morning as a SpaceX capsule carrying her and her colleague, Butch Wilmore, landed in the sea off the Florida coast. Villagers in Jhulasan gathered at a local temple to watch the event live on a television screen. As soon as […]
In a joint operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized over 99.5 kg of gold worth an estimated Rs 88 crore from a residential flat in the Paldi area of Ahmedabad. The agencies also recovered approximately Rs 70 lakh in cash during the raid. At least 35 kg […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Hemant Khava was evicted from the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after raising concerns over faulty land surveys while wearing a T-shirt with the slogan ‘Cancel Incorrect Land Surveys’. Khava, representing Jamjodhpur, alleged that farmers in the state have been facing difficulties for the last 10 years due to errors […]
A considerable decline in imports has led to India’s goods trade deficit dropping to $14.05 billion in February from $22.9 billion in January, the lowest since August 2021, indicating a slowdown in economic activity. The fall in imports could signal a low domestic demand. The Commerce Ministry reports that although exports fell 11% to $36.91 […]
Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur following the outbreak of violence and condemned the imposition of President’s Rule, calling it harmful to democracy. During a discussion on the Manipur Budget 2025-26 and four related Bills, including The Appropriation Bill, 2025, opposition leaders accused the […]
Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the acquisition of a 67% controlling stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans. The majority stake was purchased from Irelia Company Pte Ltd, a private equity fund managed by CVC Capital Partners, which previously held full ownership of the franchise through Irelia Sports India Pvt Ltd. The […]
New Delhi: Prime minister Narendra Modi has said that Gujarat had a long history of communal riots, even before he was “in the picture” and pointed to the “backdrop” of a spate of terror attacks before the violence to say that the perception that the riots were the biggest ever in the state was “misinformation”. He […]
Immigration attorneys in the United States are reporting an increase in the number of green card holders, including Indian nationals, being subjected to secondary inspection and, in some cases, overnight detention at airports by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. Some individuals have also been pressured to voluntarily surrender their green cards. Elderly Indian […]
Gujarat may well have the penchant of being called number one in various fields but the state is ranked 18th in the country when it comes to higher education. According to the All India Higher Education Survey on the website of the Department of Higher Education, only 24 out of 100 students who have enrolled […]
In the wake of controversial remarks by spiritual leader and narrator Ram Kathakar Morari Bapu, Gujarat’s Education Minister Praful Pansheriya has promised to investigate his claims that government school teachers are involved in religious conversions. The remarks, which were made during a recent katha in Tapi district’s Songadh, have sparked heated responses from political leaders, religious groups, and the local community. For the uninitiated, Morari Bapu […]
In a significant step towards bringing NASA astronaut Sunita Williams back to Earth, SpaceX launched its Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The four members of Crew-10 will replace Butch Willmore and Sunita Williams, who are part of Crew-9. The four new astronauts, Kirill Peskov of Roscosmos, Takuya Onishi of JAXA, and Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers […]
The death of Rajkumar, a young man from the Jat community in Gujarat’s Rajkot, has been confirmed as a result of a bus accident, according to reports. Rajkumar, son of Ratanlal Jat, went missing on March 2, the same day he and his father allegedly had an altercation with security personnel outside the residence of […]
An Indian student at Columbia University has self-deported after her visa was revoked over allegations of advocating for violence and terrorism and involvement in activities supporting Hamas. Ranjani Srinivasan, a citizen and national of India, entered the United States on an F-1 student visa as a doctoral student in Urban Planning at Columbia University, the […]
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with newly-appointed United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer in Washington last week to discuss reciprocal tariffs and the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between the two countries. The USTR confirmed the meeting on platform X, stating that Greer had a productive discussion with Goyal […]
New Delhi: Gujarat has emerged as a breeding ground for human trafficking agents an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation has found. The central agency has uncovered a network of 4,000-4,500 trafficking agents, of which 2,000 are from Gujarat alone, an ED official told the Telegraph. These agents are involved with at least 150 Canadian colleges that help people from India […]
In an effort to assist the relatives of patients admitted to government-run hospitals, the Gujarat government has decided to construct residential facilities at hospitals operated by the government, GMERS, and under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with private entities. It has emerged that the Gujarat government has already held a few meetings to discuss the […]
BJP leader Harshad Ribadiya on Wednesday withdrew his petition challenging the victory of Bhupat Bhayani from the Visavadar seat in the 2022 Gujarat Assembly election. This development clears the path for the announcement of by-elections for the Visavadar constituency. In the 2022 Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Bhupat Bhayani emerged victorious from the Visavadar […]
A hydraulic system issue forced SpaceX to postpone the planned launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The delay further extends the unexpectedly long stay of US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been in orbit for nine months following a trip on Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft. NASA now aims […]
Rabbi Alam, a close aide of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and vice president of the United States Awami League, stated on Wednesday that Hasina will return to the country as Prime Minister. Speaking to a news agency, Alam also criticised Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, urging him to “go back […]
The Pakistani military ended a 30-hour operation to rescue train passengers taken hostage by a rebel group in Balochistan. The attack was reportedly carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group seeking Balochistan’s secession from Pakistan. The military confirmed that 21 civilians and four security personnel were killed during the incident. According […]
A 20-year-old college student from Gujarat’s Banaskantha district was allegedly repeatedly raped by seven men over a period of nearly 16 months after being blackmailed with her nude video, police said on Wednesday. According to the first information report (FIR), one of the accused, Vishal Chaudhary, befriended the student over Instagram months after she began […]
Jaysukh Patel, promoter of the Ajanta Oreva Group and prime accused in the Morbi bridge collapse case, has been granted permission to enter Morbi district, a year after being released on bail by the Supreme Court. For background, the Oreva Group, Patel’s firm, was responsible for the operation and maintenance of a British-era suspension bridge […]
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Haridwar for allegedly posing as the personal secretary of International Cricket Council (ICC) President Jay Shah and staying at a luxury hotel under this false identity, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Amarinder Singh, from Ferozepur, Punjab, had been residing at the Udman Orchid hotel near […]
Human trafficking has become so rampant in India that immigrants’ stories of harrowing experiences aren’t a surprise anymore. As the Vibes of India has been reporting in these spaces, the desperation to escape India often makes individuals vulnerable to exploitation by traffickers, who prey on their dreams, subjecting them to illegal routes that result in suffering and ultimately deportation if they […]
Sunil Barthwal, the commerce secretary, told a parliamentary panel that India has not committed to lowering trade tariffs with the United States. He informed the parliamentary committee on external affairs that no trade agreement had been finalised and that talks between the US and India were still in progress. “One cannot go by the US […]
With Ahmedabad’s temperatures surpassing 40°C, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has implemented a Heat Action Plan to mitigate the impact of extreme heat on residents. As part of the initiative, green nets will be installed at traffic junctions across different wards of the city to provide shade and reduce heat exposure. To offer further relief, […]
In a real-life plot twist that feels more like a bad thriller, around 540 Indians were lured into a cybercrime network by fake job offers and sold to call centres involved in cyber fraud across Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. The infamous Golden Triangle Region in Southeast Asia, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and […]
Rahul Gandhi’s task of rebuilding the Congress has become more daunting. After a small victory lap following Congress’s improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which saw them reclaim their position as an opposition party that ought to be taken seriously, Rahul’s return to Gujarat has been anything but a smooth ride. In the […]
A grand national celebration has been planned to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the Iron Man of India, who played a crucial role in uniting 562 princely states into a single, independent India. The celebration aims to honour Patel’s efforts in strengthening national unity and pride. The initiative is […]
As the Indian posed with their shiny new prize (the Champions Trophy), their captain moved away from the advancing cameras. Rohit Sharma, much like MS Dhoni, chooses to avoid the spotlight. When he eventually emerged, cantering joyously to the wicket, he yanked out a stump and broke into a jig. If it was ‘husna tera […]
The government of Vanuatu has decided to cancel the passport issued to Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, stating that attempts to evade extradition do not constitute a legitimate reason for obtaining citizenship. Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has instructed the country’s Citizenship Commission to revoke Modi’s passport “following recent revelations in international media”, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to women’s security over the past decade, highlighting the introduction of stringent laws, including capital punishment for heinous crimes such as rape. Speaking at a gathering in Vansi Borsi village in Gujarat’s Navsari district on International Women’s Day, he stated that India is advancing towards […]
A security cover comprising only women police personnel will be deployed at a mega event to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat’s Navsari district on International Women’s Day (March 8), a state minister announced on Thursday. Hailing it as a “first such initiative in the country”, Minister of State for Home Harsh […]
The United States Supreme Court has rejected an emergency application by Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, opposing his extradition to India. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had sought a stay on his extradition, claiming he would face torture in India due to his background. Rana had filed an “Emergency […]
New Delhi: Starting April 1, 2026, income tax authorities will be able to access and scrutinise every person’s social media accounts, personal emails, bank accounts, online investment accounts, trading accounts and more. Authorities will be able to override access to digital platforms if they suspect that the individual has evaded income tax or if they have […]
The sobriquet Superfish aptly describes Kieren Perkins, one of Australia’s greatest distance swimmers and holder of 11 world records. These weren’t just any records—he was the first to hold the Olympic, world, Commonwealth, and Pan Pacific titles simultaneously. His childhood was marked by boldness and a few misadventures. At eight years old, he ran through […]
The Gujarat government on Thursday clarified in the Legislative Assembly that private schools in the state are allowed to charge admission and term fees, each equivalent to one month of the annual tuition fee. The clarification follows multiple complaints regarding high term and admission fees levied by private schools. The issue was raised in the […]
India on Thursday condemned a security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to the United Kingdom. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed concern over the incident, which occurred when a Khalistani extremist rushed towards Jaishankar as he exited a discussion at Chatham House in London. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We have […]
The Netherlands has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with India, announcing plans to elevate their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership in 2025. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, made the statement on Wednesday at the SemiConnect 2025 conference in Gandhinagar. “In this geopolitically difficult time, […]
Globally, the struggle for transgender rights has been marked by exclusion and marginalisation. Despite these challenges, 17 transgender individuals from Surat are making themselves heard with a remarkable feat. They are said to be shattering misconceptions, one powerlifting competition at a time, and demonstrating that they are capable of achieving far more than society has […]
A total of 144 fishermen from Gujarat remain imprisoned in Pakistani jails as of January 31, the state government informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. Between February 1, 2023, and January 21, 2024, Pakistan released 432 fishermen from Gujarat. However, no fishermen have been released since then. The state government also reported a decline in […]
A total of 14 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools in Gujarat, including four in Ahmedabad, have been recently disaffiliated, according to a list posted on the School Affiliation Re-engineered Automation System (SARAS) 5.0 website. Experts say that disaffiliation means these schools will not be allowed to admit new students, though existing batches are […]
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 […]
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. […]
The recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela site in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is but a chapter in the denialism of tragic deaths in India. Nonetheless, it raises concerns. The refusal to acknowledge systemic failures in the management of the Kumbh Mela can be made sense of in two different ways. First, in likening the […]
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 […]
Madhya Pradesh Minister Prahlad Patel has stirred controversy by comparing public demands and petitions to the government to “begging.” Speaking at an event in Rajgarh district on Saturday, Patel, who serves as the Minister for Panchayat and Rural Development, claimed that this “army of beggars” was weakening society. “People have developed a habit of begging […]
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 Gujarat government has announced the launch of a dedicated 24/7 helpline aimed at resolving queries and addressing complaints related to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). This comes followed by the incident in which two patients died following angioplasty procedures performed at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital under the PM-Jay scheme and various other fraudulent […]
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has urged residents to have children immediately, citing concerns that the state’s successful family planning measures have now put it at a disadvantage. He warned that if constituency delimitation is carried out based on population census figures, Tamil Nadu could lose parliamentary representation. Speaking after a cabinet meeting on […]
Congress has faced backlash after its national spokesperson Shama Mohamed made controversial remarks about Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, calling him “fat for a sportsperson” and “the most unimpressive” captain in India’s history. The comments, posted on social media, sparked widespread criticism, prompting the party to intervene and instruct her to delete the post. The […]
AC Patel from Gujarat had a brief moment of fame. For a fleeting second, he was no longer AC Patel, but Mohammad Najir Hussain from Pakistan. But as anyone who’s ever tried on a new persona knows, it’s not quite as glamorous when the world finds out you’re not who you claim to be. Patel, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday removed her nephew Akash Anand from all party posts and declared that there would be no successor to her in the party during her lifetime. The announcement was made at a high-level meeting in Lucknow attended by party office bearers from across the country. During the meeting, […]
Joginder Sanger, a prominent British Indian hotelier, passed away in London on Friday night at the age of 82. As per media reports, he died surrounded by loved ones after being hospitalised due to a stroke. Born in Jalandhar, India, Sanger’s journey to success began in the United Kingdom, where he initially launched a travel […]
Israel has agreed to a temporary ceasefire put forward by United States President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, during the religious periods of Ramzan and passover, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office. The ceasefire, which aims to ease tensions in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict, was set to take effect as the […]
A German shepherd died after bravely confronting a tiger to protect its owner in Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district. The dog, named Bentho, suffered fatal injuries after facing off against the big cat in the early hours of Saturday near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Farmer Shivam Bargaiya, who lives in Bharhut village, was guarding his fields with […]
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 […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-day visit to Gujarat on Saturday, following the Bharatiya Janta Party’s (BJP) victory in the state’s local body elections. The visit promises several key arrangements, meetings and site visits lined up across the state. PM Modi will arrive in Jamnagar on Saturday Night, marking the […]
After nearly two decades, justice has been served in the controversial murder case of NRI Pankaj Trivedi, who was brutally killed in 2006. On Friday, a city sessions court convicted 10 followers of the Swadhyay Parivar for the murder and sentenced them to life imprisonment. Trivedi, an active member of the community, became embroiled in […]
Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani raised concerns in the Gujarat Assembly on Friday regarding the deportation of Gujaratis, particularly highlighting the treatment of Gujaratis under US President Donald Trump’s administration. Speaking during a discussion on a proposal to thank the Governor for his address to the House, Mevani pointed out that despite the state’s claims of being […]
In a heartwarming announcement, Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra on Friday revealed that they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the joyous news on social media with the caption that read, “The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon”. This announcement comes shortly after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary […]
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 […]
A five-year-old girl, a victim of rape and physical assault, is battling for life in Gwalior. The girl has been admitted to a hospital with multiple wounds and injuries to her private parts. She underwent major surgery, and needed 28 stitches to her genitals. The family of the girl has demanded that the accused be […]
A change of clothes was all it took for the dog squad to pick up the trail and locate Dattatray Gade, the man accused of raping a 26-year-old woman on a bus in Pune last Tuesday. After a 75-hour search, Gade was finally arrested late last night. The police launched a widespread manhunt, using drones […]
The family of Neelam Shinde, a student from Maharashtra’s Satara district, is struggling with the news of her critical condition following a severe road accident in the United States. In a swift development, her father and brother have been granted emergency US visas to be by her side. Neelam was involved in the accident on […]
Firefighters are working tirelessly to control the blaze at Surat’s Shiv Shakti Textile Market. As of this article’s publication, more than 39 hours have passed since the fire reportedly broke out around 2 pm on Tuesday. After 30 hours of extensive efforts, the firefighters managed to douse the initial flames. However, fresh outbreaks of fire […]
The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) on Thursday announced the first-ever GCCI Gujarat Sustainability Summit 2025, which will take place on March 1. Organised by the GCCI’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Task Force, the event aims to facilitate discussions on sustainability within the industry and promote the adoption of sustainable practices across […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to the people of the country following the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. In a blog post shared on Wednesday, he acknowledged the participation of millions and reflected on the scale of the event, describing it as a symbol of unity and faith. PM Modi shared […]
A family from Maharashtra has made an urgent appeal to the Union Government for a visa to travel to the United States, where their 35-year-old daughter, Nilam Shinde, is in coma following a severe accident in California. Shinde, a Master of Science student in her final year, was critically injured on February 14 when she […]
The Union Cabinet has approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill based on the report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which was tabled in Parliament on February 13. According to reports, the Cabinet approved the amendments to the bill during a meeting on February 19. The report was presented in both the Lok Sabha and the […]
In a move set to benefit Indian graduates and foreign investors, US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new “Gold Card” citizenship initiative aimed at attracting international talent to the United States. This new initiative, announced on Wednesday, will allow American companies to hire Indian graduates from US universities and provide wealthy foreign investors with […]
Anil Joshi, the renowned Gujarati poet, essayist, and lyricist, died on Wednesday at 85 after a brief hospitalisation. He had been receiving treatment for an age-related illness. His son, Sanket, confirmed the news on social media. A strong advocate for free expression, he returned the Sahitya Akademi award in 2015 to protest the growing attacks […]
The Central government has spent over Rs 400 crore on court cases in the past decade, official data has revealed. The government’s expenditure on litigations in the 2023-24 financial year stood at Rs 66 crore, exceeding the previous fiscal’s spending by more than Rs 9 crore. According to data shared by the government in the […]
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 […]
As Ahmedabad turns 614 years old on Wednesday, the city’s rich cultural and historical significance is ready to be rediscovered and celebrated. Known colloquially as Amdavad, the city’s heritage, intertwined with myths and stories, paints a fascinating picture of its past, which is often overshadowed by its rise as the tech and employment capital of […]
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 […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always been a people’s man, whether it’s through his chai pe charcha tea sessions or his monthly radio broadcasts. Now, he’s stepping up his game with a new, more interactive format: dinner parties with BJP legislators, where the main course is not just food but a healthy serving of governance […]
A discussion on the Motion of Thanks for the Governor’s address in the Legislative Assembly turned into a verbal duel when Gujarat Minister of State for Co-operation Jagdish Vishwakarma made veiled references about encroachments on government land in Ahmedabad, Dwarka, and Somnath. In his address on Tuesday, Vishwakarma asserted that members of “one community,” who […]
Ricky Ponting on Tuesday stated that he would not rule out Virat Kohli surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), following Kohli’s match-winning performance against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli registered his 51st ODI century as India secured a six-wicket victory over their arch-rivals, sealing a […]
Ahmedabad is all set to witness its first-ever Nagar Yatra of Goddess Bhadrakali, the city’s reversed ‘nagardevi’. The grand chariot procession, marking the 614th anniversary of the city’s foundation, will take place on Wednesday, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. The Rath Yatra will pass through the historical and religious landmarks associated with […]
The Gujarat tourism department’s website still advertises the Morbi Bridge as a “Victorian-era architectural marvel” more than two years after the tragic collapse that killed 135 people. Families of the victims and locals are aghast at the insensitive portrayal of the bridge. They believe the bridge ought to be remembered as a memorial rather than […]
India continued to have a neutral position on the Russia-Ukraine war. India along with China, one of Russia’s closest allies since the war broke out, abstained from a resolution calling for peace. India’s position was reflected in its vote at the UN General Assembly this week. The draft resolution, tabled by Ukraine and its European […]
A violent altercation between two communities in the Khokhra area of Ahmedabad broke out after India triumphed over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday night. The altercation, which broke out around midnight, began as a victory procession but quickly descended into chaos, leaving two people injured. According to reports, the violence started when […]
The Gujarat Congress has claimed that the state government has unofficially informed them that the Mahatma Gandhi Mandir in Gandhinagar will not be available for the forthcoming All India Congress Committee (AICC) session on 8–9 April. This will be the third AICC session held in Gujarat, following those in 1938 and 1961. Mahatma Mandir is […]
Former US President Donald Trump has once again made strong remarks about India’s elections, sparing no digs at the earlier Joe Biden administration, claiming they had allocated USD 18 million to help India with elections. “18 million dollars for helping India with its elections. Why the hell? Why don’t we just go to old paper […]
As many as 70 Indians, including 15 from Gujarat, have been rescued by Myanmar’s armed forces after being trapped in the cybercrime hub in Myawaddy. The victims were coerced into participating in cybercriminal activities, primarily involving online fraud and phishing schemes, allegedly operated by Chinese crime syndicates. The rescue operation was carried out by Myanmar’s […]
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has criticised the team management following their six-wicket defeat to India in the Champions Trophy, labelling them “brainless and clueless.” He stated that Pakistan entered the tournament without any “clear direction.” Pakistan suffered their second consecutive loss in the tournament on Sunday, having earlier lost to New Zealand in […]
A masterclass of a hundred against Pakistan when detractors were sharpening their knives against him. Who else but Virat Kohli is expected to pull off such feats? The man, the myth hit his 51st career century—sixth in ICC ODI tournaments, fourth against Pakistan, and his first-ever in this event—sealing the victory with a boundary to […]
A couple has been sentenced to three years in prison for abandoning their newborn daughter and failing to prevent her death. The incident occurred five years ago in the Mehsana District. The parents, who did not wish to raise the child, left the newborn to die. The mother had ingested five abortion pills in an […]
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune on Saturday, where he expressed concern over malnutrition and stunting among children and citizens in the member states. He urged officials to prioritise eliminating malnutrition to improve overall health. The meeting, held at the Westin […]
Atishi, former Delhi chief minister and MLA from Kalkaji constituency, has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. The decision was made during a meeting of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs in New Delhi on Sunday. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal was present at the meeting, which was attended by the party’s […]
India and the United Kingdom will resume negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in New Delhi on Monday, following a gap of over eight months. UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, will be in New Delhi for the resumption of discussions and is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting […]
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has reiterated his strong opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) on Saturday, declaring that he would not implement it even if the central government offered Rs 10,000 crore in funds to the state. Speaking at an event organised by the Parents-Teachers Association in Cuddalore, Stalin stated that […]
The government of Pakistan has unveiled a ‘master plan’ for the renovation and beautification of temples and gurdwaras across the country, allocating PKR 1 billion for the project. This decision was made during a meeting of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) held on Saturday, chaired by Syed Attaur Rehman. Rehman confirmed the development plan, […]
The Central government has appointed former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to an official order issued on Saturday. His tenure will be co-terminus with the term of the prime minister or until further orders. In an official letter, it said, “The Appointments Committee […]
It’s that time of year again—the battle of the Titans, where the cricket pitch isn’t the only thing getting crowded. As the India vs. Pakistan clash approaches, everyone from streaming platforms to cinemas and the pubs down the road are gearing up for the big day. Forget the usual Sunday vibe; this one’s a full-throttle […]
Three individuals accused of a porn fetish scam that violated women’s privacy have been brought to Ahmedabad for further investigation on Thursday. The suspects including Prajval Taili from Latur, Praj Patil from Sangli in Maharashtra and Chandraprakash Phoolchand from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh face unprecedented cyber terrorism charges under Sections 61, 43(b) and 66 of the […]
The Modi government may adopt an ostrich-like attitude or even justify what the Americans have done, but the fact remains that for Indians, the manner in which hundreds of undocumented Indians were sent back was viewed as a national humiliation. First person accounts of their hardship – cuffs on hands and feet, long flights on military […]
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, Dhanashree Verma. are now divorced. The news, which had been circulating for months on social media, was confirmed after both parties appeared at the Bandra Family Court for their final hearing on Thursday. For months, cryptic posts shared by both Chahal and Dhanashree hinted at their troubled relationship, […]
In a revelation that could rival any political soap opera, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently announced that it had cancelled a USAID-funded project worth $21 million, allegedly for voter turnout in India. The move naturally sparked outcry from India’s ruling BJP, which accused the Congress of weilding external influence in the country’s electoral process. US […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to introduce a major reform in its examination system, with plans to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year starting in 2026. Under this new structure, the exams will likely be held in February and May every year, providing students with more flexibility in choosing […]
The budget session of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Thursday commenced with Finance Minister Kanu Desai presenting the state budget for the financial year 2025-26. This marks Desai’s fourth consecutive budget presentation, with the theme “Vision For Developed Gujarat and Mission For Public Welfare.” The budget draft was carried in a bag featuring traditional tribal […]
If India is at the forefront of an industrial revolution, Gujarat is showing the way, especially in the rapidly evolving Electric Vehicle (EV) sector. Tesla’s decision to consider Gujarat as a major manufacturing facility is proof that Gujarat, with a strong industrial base and a storied record of attracting investments, continues to be a hub […]
In what is deemed a momentous occasion for the BJP, Rekha Gupta, a 50-year-old lawyer from Shalimar Bagh, was sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister. She is seen as the face of a significant political shift, following the BJP’s emphatic win in the recent assembly elections. Gupta was joined by six others who took oath […]
The Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) announced on Wednesday that it has suspended the medical registrations of two doctors involved in the alleged Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PMJAY) fraud for three years, effective from February 11. The suspension affected Dr Sanjay Mulji Patolia, a Bariatric Surgeon and Director of Ahmedabad Bariatrics and Cosmetics Pvt Ltd, the […]
The BJP may have won most of the recent local self-government elections, but there were serious weaknesses in regions where it has enjoyed stronghold. The election outcomes highlighted a general trend of regional dissatisfaction and shifting political allegiances, especially in crucial districts where the party’s hold appeared to be unbreakable. The upsets the party witnessed […]
Gujarat’s recent local body elections have expectedly witnessed contrasting fortunes for the Congress and BJP. The Congress has seen a sharp fall in support, failing to win seats in some crucial locations, while the BJP registered landslide wins in many municipalities, including Odh, Halol, and Karjan. The BJP’s stronghold is further evidenced by emphatic victories […]
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Tuesday informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that the water quality of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers at the Maha Kumbh is not suitable for bathing due to high levels of faecal coliform contamination, primarily caused by sewage discharge. The CPCB monitored the water quality of both rivers […]
Costa Rica on Tuesday agreed to act as a “bridge” for the repatriation of illegal immigrants in the United States, including those from India and Central Asia. According to a statement from the office of Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, the first batch of 200 migrants will land at the Juan Santamaria International Airport, […]
New Delhi: Over two weeks have passed since Abdul Razzak, a hotel-owner in Gujarat’s Kheda district, saw images of his hotel being flashed across the local media as a part of what he calls a “smear campaign”. The owner of Rangoli Hotel, Razzak heaves a weary sigh today, even as his voice appears flummoxed. “Ours is […]
What do chained Indian deportees – undocumented workers expelled from the United States – returning home often after mistreatment and forced hunger spells say about the government of India? Some returning Sikhs were forced to take off their turbans, hustled in US military aircraft, leaving the United States shortly before the Indian PM himself left for […]
A Delta Air Lines jet carrying 80 people made an emergency landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, flipping upside down and injuring at least 18 people. As per the latest updates, No deaths were reported. Endeavor Air Flight 4819, which had 76 passengers and 4 crew members on board, was approaching the airport […]
A 10th-grade girl in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by her teacher, is determined to follow her dream of becoming a police officer. A 33-year-old teacher in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district had reportedly raped her after taking her to a hotel on February 7th under the pretext of a birthday celebration. The teacher […]
As the arrival of Gujarati immigrants deported from the United States to Ahmedabad continues, with the third C-17 Globemaster military aircraft offloading 33 more individuals on Monday, questions are being raised about the Gujarat Police’s delayed investigation into the traffickers allegedly responsible for facilitating the illegal crossing of the international border. Gujarat’s police have not […]
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have introduced important changes in the FASTag ecosystem, implementing stricter penalties, and rules aimed at improving the toll payment system. These new guidelines, effective from Monday, focus on streamlining transactions, reducing disputes, and curbing fraud within the system. According to […]
The Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association (GHCAA) on Monday passed a resolution seeking the transfer of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal to another High Court, following a series of controversies regarding sudden changes in judges’ rosters and disagreements within the legal community. The move comes after Justice Sandeep N Bhatt raised concerns about the conduct of […]
New Delhi: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi recorded his dissent in the meeting of the selection committee to pick the next chief election commissioner (CEC), calling the composition of the committee itself lopsided, The Wire has learnt. A meeting of the selection committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reported the highest income among national parties in the financial year 2023-24, declaring a total income of Rs 4,340.47 crore, according to a report by the poll rights body Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR). The amount constituted 74.57 per cent of the total income of six national parties during […]
Rising temperatures have been recorded across major cities in Gujarat, with no rainfall reported in the state. Ahmedabad, Surat, and Rajkot have registered minimum temperatures of 19.2°C, 19.4°C, and 19.0°C, respectively. Vadodara recorded a minimum temperature of 17.6°C, while Porbandar reported the lowest at 15.4°C. Dwarka registered the highest minimum temperature at 22.5°C, followed by […]
Even as Gujarat budget for 2025-26 will be presented in the state assembly on Thursday, Gujarat Vaicharik Andolan, a group of like-minded citizens, has come out with an alternative budget that aims to address key issues faced by the state. Former Gujarat chief minister Suresh Mehta, who is part of the Andolan, told media persons […]
Foreign minister S Jaishankar held discussions with Bangladesh foreign adviser Touhid Hossain at the Indian Ocean Conference in Oman’s Muscat on Sunday amid growing calls in Dhaka for the extradition of Bangladesh’s deposed ex-PM Sheikh Hasina. Hasina fled to India after stepping down amid nationwide protests. However, Jaishankar clarified that the discussions mainly focused on […]
A total of 33 Gujaratis have started arriving at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad on Monday following their deportation from the United States. This deportation is part of a broader crackdown by the administration of US President Donald Trump on undocumented migrants. The first group of deportees, consisting of four individuals from […]
Trash skimmers, weed harvesters and dredge utility units were deployed on Sunday as part of the initiative to clean the Yamuna River, a project that gained attention in the lead-up to the Delhi Assembly elections. The move follows a directive issued after a meeting between Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and the Chief Secretary of […]
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were struck by a 4.0 magnitude earthquake that measured 4.0 on the Richter scale. The earthquake, which reportedly occurred at 5:36 am on Monday morning, was traced to the Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in the Dhaula Kuan area of South Delhi. Delhi-NCR is situated within Seismic […]
Eighteen people died and 15 others were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, reportedly triggered by the sale of over 1,500 general tickets at the station. The incident occurred as thousands of devotees attempted to board trains, leading to severe overcrowding. Eyewitnesses and officials stated that the situation escalated […]
Ukraine faces a major challenge in resisting Russia’s assault without backing from the United States, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday. His remarks came after phone calls earlier this week between US President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking in an interview, Zelensky said, “Probably it will be very, very, very difficult. […]
New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government, along with Hindu monastic heads, have marketed the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj as a once-in-a-lifetime event taking place after 144 years due to a rare celestial alignment. We cannot approve or disapprove the celestial aspect of the event, given that it pertains to the faith of millions of […]
The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has cancelled a $21 million taxpayer-funded grant intended to influence voter turnout in India. The grant was allocated under former President Joe Biden’s administration as part of a larger $486 million budget under the “Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening.” In its […]
A US military aircraft carrying 116 illegal Indian immigrants landed at Amritsar airport late on Saturday night, according to reports. The C-17 aircraft arrived at the airport at approximately 11.35 pm, later than the initially expected time of 10 pm. This marks the second batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump administration as part […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized cryptocurrency worth Rs 1,646 crore in what it has described as its largest-ever operation as part of a money laundering investigation linked to a fraudulent investment scheme. The probe uncovered a scheme in which depositors were deceived under the pretext of securities investment. According to an official statement, the […]
The CBSE Class 10 board exams for 2025 commenced on Saturday, marking the beginning of an important academic journey for approximately 42 lakh students across 7,842 centres in India and 26 countries abroad. The first exam, English Communicative, sparked varied reactions from students in Anand, as they shared their experiences with Vibes of India after […]
Faisal Patel, son of late Ahmed Patel, a senior Congress leader from Bharuch, has announced his decision to sever ties with the party. The announcement, made on Thursday through a social media post, marks a huge departure from his father’s political legacy and has caused ripples within Congress circles. In his statement, Faisal Patel expressed […]
The US has gone back to its pre-Covid policy regarding visa renewals. Many applicants in India may now face a longer wait. In November 2022, the US increased the eligibility for same-class drop box visa renewals (which don’t require an interview) from 12 months to 48 months. This change came after the waiting period for […]
Comedian Samay Raina’s Gujarat tour appears to have been cancelled after ticketing platform BookMyShow allegedly removed sales for the shows scheduled in April. Authorities in Gujarat claim that neither the event organisers nor the platform had obtained the necessary permissions for the show in Vadodara. According to media reports, The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) issued […]
Three months after the death of his daughter, 23-year-old Surabhi Verma, in a cave-in at Lothal, Ram Khelawan Verma is calling for criminal negligence charges, insisting that her death was not an accident, but a result of serious safety violations. Surabhi Verma, who was conducting archaeological research at the site, died on November 28 last […]
As many as 16 Bangladeshi illegal immigrants, including a minor, were deported from Ahmedabad in phases during January and February 2025, the Ahmedabad City Crime Branch confirmed on Wednesday. The deportations followed the detentions of 51 Bangladeshi nationals in October 2024, who were found to be living illegally in the Chandola Lake area of Ahmedabad. […]
Three people were killed and 29 others injured, including seven gravely, after two elephants ran amok during a temple festival at Kuruvangad Manakkulangara Temple in Koyilandi on Thursday evening. The deceased have been identified as Leela, 65, Ammukutty, 70, and Rajan. According to local legislator K Jameela, the incident was triggered when fireworks were set […]
Ahmedabad’s Cyber Crime Cell on Thursday arrested 11 individuals in a major crackdown on cybercrime, with nine suspects caught in Gujarat and two in Rajasthan. Three key suspects, Snil Derani, Abhishek Bishnoi, and CP Gadhara, remain at large. According to authorities, four of those arrested were students who admitted to opening bank accounts for Rs […]
The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday remarked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for denying a female staff member a promotion to a higher post due to her HIV-AIDS condition. The court termed the act as a clear instance of discrimination. A division bench including Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Pranav Trivedi made this […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the new Income Tax Bill in Parliament on Thursday. The bill, which she had mentioned in her Budget speech on February 1, is expected to reduce the jargon in the Income-Tax Act of 1961, making it easier to understand and implement. As Sitharaman rose to present the bill, some members […]
It has been in the news lately that Gujarati migrants make up a huge portion of those who have been deported by the Trump administration to India. In fact, it is understood that Gujaratis are overrepresented among illegal Indian migrants in the US at large. In 2023, out of 67,391 Indian illegal migrants in the US, […]
US President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to ban birthright citizenship for children of temporary visa holders has initiated widespread concern among immigrants, particularly the Indian community in the United States. The policy, currently on hold following a legal challenge, has left thousands of Indian immigrants expecting children in a state of uncertainty. For Indian […]
Meet Kosambia, an athlete from Gujarat and associated with the Income Tax Office, has won the gold medal in the Aerobic Gymnastics event at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. Kosambia, who had previously secured a gold medal in the 2023 National Games and a bronze in the National Aerobic Gymnastics Championship at the New […]
Addressing the 14th India-France CEO Forum in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India’s growing stature as a global investment hub, bolstered by stable, predictable policies. PM Modi also reiterated India’s status as the world’s fifth-largest economy and the country’s plans to become the third-largest, underscoring opportunities in sectors like aviation, defence manufacturing, and energy, […]
A local court in Vadodara has sentenced former BJP Deputy Mayor of Vadodara Municipal Corporation, Yogesh Patel (Mukti), to six months in prison for slapping a ward officer during an anti-encroachment drive in the Karelibaug in 2014. According to a media report, Patel faced charges of causing voluntary harm, misconduct, and obstructing a government official […]
The government took almost a day to come up with estimates of the dead in the Kumbh stampedes. It did its best to not give out details, until being forced to say “30 died”. Subsequent reports put the numbers of the dead at 79, at least. Official figures are gung-ho on bathers attending the grand event, they […]
The Gujarat Model is (in)famous for several things, one of them being vindictiveness. However, though Vibes of India cannot say so, human rights activists are aghast at a Bhuj court ruling that has found former Kutch Superintendent of Police (SP)…guilty. Interestingly, the case dates back to 1984 when Kuldeep Sharma was the district SP. On […]
The Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay on Monday announced that all police units in the state have been instructed to ensure strict adherence to traffic rules, particularly the mandatory helmet requirement, starting February 11. In a tweet posted on the X (formerly Twitter), DGP Gujarat emphasised the importance of government servants setting […]
From melting gold to creatively hiding it in their bodies, smugglers can go to any extent to transport the precious metal illicitly. One common technique involves melting gold into liquid form to eliminate any identifying marks that could link it back to its source. Recent incidents have even seen smugglers concealing gold in their undergarments […]
An 86-year-old industrialist was allegedly murdered at his residence in Hyderabad by his grandson over a property dispute, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on the night of February 6 when the accused, K Kirti Teja, 28, attacked his grandfather, V C Janardhan Rao, chairman and managing director of the city-based Veljan Group, […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a resounding victory in Delhi on Saturday, reclaiming power in the national capital after more than 26 years. Winning 48 out of 70 seats, the BJP decisively defeated the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which was reduced to just 22 seats. This loss marked a major blow to the […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suffered a depressing setback in the Delhi Assembly elections, with its vote share dropping by nearly 10 percentage points. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), out of power in the national capital for over 26 years, made a strong resurgence, securing a substantial increase in its vote share and returning […]
The Gujarat Police has initiated an investigation into whether the 33 deportees from the state, among the 104 individuals deported from the United States earlier this week, used fraudulent means to obtain visas for the intermediate countries through which they travelled before attempting to enter the US illegally. The deportees, comprising families, couples, and children, […]
Ahead of the BJP win in the Delhi Assembly Elections, Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister Of Jammu and Kashmir, made a subtle dig at the opposition INDIA bloc, Congress and Aam Adami Party(AAP) mocking their impending defeat. Abdullah, also a senior leader of the National Conference, which is also part of the INDIA alliance, took it […]
In recent years, the abuse of medical schemes has become rampant, undermining the very purpose of such programmes that aim to provide affordable and accessible healthcare. One such case emerged in Ahmedabad, where the owners and employees of Khyati Multispeciality Hospital are allegedly accused of using the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) to conduct […]
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Vadodara has announced compensation for the victims of the Harni Lake boat incident, which claimed the lives of 12 children and two teachers on January 18, 2024. The order follows a series of hearings regarding compensation and over a year-long wait, with the victims’ families originally demanding Rs 5 crore per […]
A group of 33 Gujaratis, among 104 Indian immigrants, were deported from the United States and arrived at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad early Thursday. The deportees had travelled on a domestic flight from Amritsar as part of the latest crackdown on illegal immigration initiated by the US President Donald Trump administration. Reports indicated […]
A journey to the United States, fraught with desperation and undertaken with devious means, ends in a nightmare, leaving scars for a lifetime. In the past few days, Vibes of India has reported such aching accounts of illegal immigrants who have been humiliatingly deported to India. One such story is that of Lovepreet Kaur, 30, a resident of the Bholath area […]
Protests erupted in Parliament over the deportation of 104 Indian migrants from the United States, with opposition MPs condemning the “inhuman manner” in which they were returned. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, explaining that the use of restraints was part of the US standard operating procedure (SOP). He assured […]
It would be euphemistic to call it a thaw between the two neighbouring countries but Pakistan has shown keenness to address the Kashmir conflict through a dialogue with India. However, he also accused India of accumulating weapons, arguing that this would not promote peace in the region. According to reports, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]
Former Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel has expressed his sympathy for the 33 Gujaratis among the 104 illegal Indian immigrants deported from the US, emphasising that they had gone abroad seeking work and should not be depicted as criminals. The deportees arrived in Amritsar, Punjab, on a US military aircraft on Wednesday afternoon. Subsequently, 33 […]
With hands and legs cuffed and carrying the weight of failed dreams on their shoulders, the deportees arrived at the Amritsar airport, unsure what life held for them. The memories of hardship and betrayal will haunt them forever. Perhaps, they’ll also reflect whether trusting unscrupulous agents for their US aspirations was really worth the risk. […]
Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday expressed concern over images showing Indian nationals being handcuffed while being deported from the United States. His remarks followed reports that the US was using military aircraft to facilitate deportations to India. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “Looking at the pictures of Indians getting handcuffed and […]
The use of military planes by the US to deport illegal immigrants has sparked concerns among global leaders, with Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro resisting the jets before being forced to back down and Mexcio’s President Claudia Sheinbaum promising to “defend our sovereignty.” The general sentiment is that the US is engaged in covert military operations […]
The deep friendship between Ratan Tata and Shantanu Naidu, appointed General Manager, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Tata Motors, bloomed from their shared love and concern for dogs. In a heartfelt interview, referred to by a news portal, Naidu recounted his emotional reaction to discovering a dead dog in the road in 2014, a sight that […]
Senior IPS officer Abhay Chudasama has resigned from service several months before his scheduled superannuation. Chudasama, an Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) rank officer, is currently serving as the Principal of Karai Police Training Academy in Gandhinagar. Speaking with a news outlet, Chudasama confirmed his resignation on Tuesday but did not provide any reasons […]
On World Cancer Day, leading healthcare organisations, including Apollo Cancer Centres, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), and the Ahmedabad Hospitals & Nursing Home Association (AHNA), launched a nationwide campaign titled ‘Unify to Notify’. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, urges the central government to designate cancer as a notifiable disease—a move that healthcare experts believe is […]
The Gujarat government has announced the formation of a five-member committee to assess the necessity of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and submit the report within 45 days. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made the announcement on Tuesday at a press conference along with Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) M […]
A US military aircraft carrying 205 Indian nationals departed from San Antonio, Texas, around 3 am IST as part of the latest deportation measures under President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The deportation flight, operated by a C-17 aircraft, marks the first instance of Indian migrants being removed from the United States via military transport. Sources […]
WhatsApp has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions of targeting nearly 100 journalists and civil society members in a recent hacking campaign, according to a media report. The messaging platform claims that the attacks were carried out using Graphite, a sophisticated spyware capable of infiltrating devices without requiring any interaction from the victim, a technique […]
Two women from North Gujarat were arrested at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi on January 23 while attempting to board flights to Canada using stolen passports. The incident has revealed a human smuggling racket involving “lookalike” passports, which are used to bypass airport security checks. According to media reports, the women were […]
Even as governments worldwide continue to implement stricter immigration laws, including the US under Donald Trump, scores of Gujaratis remain emboldened in their pursuit of fake visas by manipulating legal systems. The ingenuity of such people is only growing, with Gujarat increasingly becoming a hotbed for these deceptive activities. In another case that highlights ongoing […]
The Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj has witnessed an unprecedented influx of devotees at the sacred confluence of the River Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Sages, saints, Kalpvasis, and pilgrims from across the country and abroad have gathered in large numbers to take part in the religious festivities and perform the holy dip. On […]
The Union Budget 2025 has allocated Rs 903 crore to the Lok Sabha, more than double the Rs 413 crore allocated to the Rajya Sabha. A major portion of the Lok Sabha budget, Rs 558.81 crore, has been designated for the Lok Sabha Secretariat, which includes Grants in Aid to Sansad TV. In comparison, the […]
The Gujarat government has announced plans to launch five new bus services to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, set to begin on February 4. These buses will run from Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot, with the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) handling operations. The announcement was made by Minister of State for Transport, […]
A Gujarat Protection of Interests of Depositors (GPID) court on Thursday rejected regular bail to Bhupendrasinh Zala, CEO of BZ Group of Companies, in connection with an alleged multi-crore Ponzi scam. Zala, 31, was arrested by the CID (crime) in relation to the scam and subsequently sought regular bail. His defence argued that there was […]
The Gujarat government has undertaken a major bureaucratic reshuffle ahead of the budget session of the state assembly, transferring 68 IAS officers on Saturday. The reorganisation includes six in-situ promotions, along with the transfer of nine collectors and 16 district development officers (DDOs). Commissioner of Technical Education Banchha Nidhi Pani has been appointed as Ahmedabad […]
Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that several key functionaries of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Gujarat joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday in the presence of senior AAP leaders Gopal Italia, Manoj Sorathiya, and Ram Dhaduk. According to AAP, the leaders who switched include Meenaben Chavda, the serving President […]
The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introduces major tax rebates under the new tax regime, signalling a potential shift away from the old system. Individuals earning up to Rs 12,75,000 will now be exempt from income tax, provided they opt for the new regime. A social media user on X (formerly […]
Zakia Jafri, the widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri and a prominent figure in the fight for justice following the 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre, died on Saturday in Ahmedabad. She was 86. She passed away around 11:30 am, following age-related health issues. Her son, Tanveer Jafri, confirmed her death and stated that she is […]
Responding to middle-class resentment against the ruling party, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting her record eighth consecutive Budget, has declared a significant rebate on income tax. Those earning up to Rs 12 lakh will have zero income tax liability under the new regime. “The new structure will substantially reduce the taxes of the middle class and leave […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced an increase in the income tax rebate limit from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 12 lakh under the new tax regime. This means that individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will have zero tax liability. However, the rebate is not applicable for those earning beyond this […]
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and batter Smriti Mandhana will be honoured with the BCCI’s Polly Umrigar Award for International Cricketer in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, for their outstanding performances in 2023-24 on Saturday. Bumrah, recognised as the ICC Test and overall Cricketer of the Year in 2024 for his “masterclass in skill, […]
The Congress on Saturday criticised the Union government over its Budget announcements related to the agriculture sector, stating that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman remained “completely silent” on key demands of farmers, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and farm loan waivers. Sitharaman, presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26, said that the government […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested three individuals in connection with a cybercrime syndicate that exploited security testing software to hack into e-commerce websites and manipulate online betting platforms. The gang used these illegal methods to purchase products at reduced prices and engage in rigged gambling activities to increase their illicit earnings. The accused are […]
Unseasonal rain is forecast for Gujarat in the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting scattered showers at the beginning of February. The rainfall is expected to occur on February 2 and 3, although Ahmedabad will remain dry with clear skies. The IMD’s report indicates light rain in isolated areas of South Gujarat, […]
The Maha Kumbh area has been declared a no-vehicle zone and VVIP passes have been cancelled following a stampede that claimed the lives of 30 people on Wednesday. The incident, which also left 60 others injured, occurred in the Sangam area as millions of devotees gathered to take a holy dip on the occasion of […]
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday granted regular bail to three individuals accused in the TRP Game Zone fire, which claimed the lives of 27 people, including four children, in Rajkot on May 25 last year. The three individuals granted bail are Rajeshbhai Narsinhbhai Makwana, an assistant town planning officer; Jaydipbhai Balubhai Choudhary, an assistant […]
A tribal man from Ranakpur, a remote village in Kadana taluka of Mahisagar district, died by suicide on Tuesday after struggling for days to obtain a caste certificate for his daughter. Uda Damor, 45, reportedly took his own life, overwhelmed by the bureaucratic delays that jeopardised his daughter’s job in a Central government department. What […]
Congress on Wednesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, pledging to conduct a caste census and establish a dedicated ministry for Purvanchalis if voted to power. The manifesto was unveiled by Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav, who was accompanied by Congress communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh. The party, which lost power to the […]
A stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday may have killed 30 people. The exact number is awaited at the time of this article being published. The incident occurred when installed barriers broke as tens of thousands of people thronged the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, the day of the ‘second […]
When space expeditions are celebrated, it’s natural to recall 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the Earth. It was the Soviet Union’s way of making a statement to the United States that the nation was more than capable of holding its own in science and engineering. Now, it’s […]
A fact-finding report released by the Gujarat unit of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has raised serious concerns about the large-scale demolition drive conducted in Bet Dwarka, Gujarat, between January 11 and 18. The report alleges that the demolition disproportionately targeted the Muslim community and violated constitutional and legal guidelines. The demolition, […]
The politicisation of this year’s Maha Kumbh has reached unprecedented levels with the number of attendees taking a dip in the Ganga being inflated to unreasonable figures, solely to make the fair appear excessively grand. The Shahi Snan has also been renamed as Amrit Snan – a bath to attain immortality – perhaps to appease an inherent inferiority complex. […]
As the first state to adopt the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Uttarakhand is poised to make history. The historic law will be unveiled before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state. According to government representatives, the UCC would be applied to all of Uttarakhand and to those who live outside the state. According to […]
The United States has announced the suspension of all foreign aid and initiated a review of American financial assistance to other countries, aiming to ensure its alignment with the “America First” foreign policy agenda. This decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. On Sunday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed the move, […]
Law enforcement officials from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have begun visiting gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey to investigate the presence of illegal immigrants. The move has prompted sharp criticism from Sikh organisations, which view these actions as a threat to the sanctity of their places of worship. Some gurdwaras […]
Following former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s claim that the Election Commission had replaced Punjab Police with Gujarat Police in the National Capital Territory, sources from the Delhi Police have issued a clarification on the security deployment for the upcoming elections. According to media reports, a total of 220 companies of security personnel have been […]
India’s capital, New Delhi, witnessed a major Republic Day celebration on Sunday at Kartavya Path, attended by around 10,000 special guests from diverse backgrounds. This initiative was part of the government’s push to enhance public participation, or Jan Bhagidari, in national events. The special invitees included village sarpanches, disaster relief workers, Accredited Social Health Activists […]
Eleven officers and personnel of Gujarat Police were honoured with Police Medals on the occasion of Republic Day 2025, recognising their distinguished and meritorious contributions to law enforcement, according to an official statement issued by the police. Two officers were conferred with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM). Brajesh Kumar Jha, Additional Director General […]
The ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has led to an unprecedented surge in travel demand from Ahmedabad, causing airfares and train ticket prices to skyrocket. With Mauni Amavasya, a sacred bathing day, scheduled for January 29, travellers are grappling with exorbitant costs and limited availability. According to reports, airfares for flights from Ahmedabad to Prayagraj […]
The Gujarat government on Friday announced a special tour package for citizens planning to visit the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Under the package, an air-conditioned Volvo bus will depart daily from the Ranip bus depot in Ahmedabad at 7 am. Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar, Minister of State for Home […]
Amul, the leading dairy brand in India, has announced a reduction in the retail prices of three of its main products. Starting from Saturday (January 25), Amul Gold (1L) will be available at Rs 65, down by Rs 1, while Amul Tea Special (1L) will cost Rs 61, and Amul Taaza (1L) will be priced […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Friday carried out a raid at a drug manufacturing facility in Khambhat, located in Anand district, and arrested five individuals involved in the illicit production of Alprazolam, officials confirmed. ATS deputy inspector general (DIG) Sunil Joshi said that 107 kg of Alprazolam powder, a sedative used in the production […]
Kash Patel will appear before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on January 30 for his confirmation hearing to become the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel, 44, would make history as the first Indian American to lead the agency if confirmed. The Senate Judiciary Committee announced the hearing on Thursday, officially […]
Three schools in Vadodara, operated by the Navrachana Education Society, declared a holiday on Friday after one of them received a bomb threat via email. Authorities later confirmed the threat was a hoax. The incident came to light when the principal of Navrachana International School, located on Bhayli-Vasna Road, reported the bomb threat to the […]
Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Thursday asserted that violence is sometimes “necessary” to defend the principle of non-violence. He emphasised the importance of India leading all nations towards a path of inclusive peace. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Hindu Spiritual & Service Fair’ at Gujarat University, Joshi said, “Hindus are […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that “almost all” pending ideological tasks, including the abrogation of Article 370, have been completed by the Narendra Modi government, and assured that the government will continue on this path in its third tenure. Shah made these statements during the inauguration of the Hindu Spiritual & Service […]
The Gujarat CID Crime Branch has arrested Vinod Patel, a schoolteacher from Modasa in Aravalli district, in connection with the ongoing Rs 6,000 crore scam involving the BZ Group. Patel is suspected of acting as an agent for the group, facilitating investments and earning substantial commissions. Addressing a press briefing in Gandhinagar on Thursday, SP […]
One man’s ugly sport became poison to several lives. A false alarm by a tea seller resulted in the killing of 13 people who were travelling by Pushpak Express to Jalgaon. An eyewitness claimed that the tea vendor created panic by saying that the train had caught fire, causing frenetic passengers on the 12533 coach to […]
Mohammad Irshad Ansari on Thursday prevented the demolition of his mother’s grave after approaching the Gujarat High Court. This came after the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) issued a verbal notice regarding the removal of encroachments at Chartoda, Kabrastan for a road expansion project. The High Court had identified several structures, including shops, houses, and graves, […]
In an area already tense following two fatal fires, a new wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles. It’s growing in size, causing tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes. The incident brings into sharp focus the uncontrolled combustion of fossil fuels that is impacting Earth. Climate activists and environmentalists have in the […]
The sixth session of the 15th Gujarat Legislative Assembly will commence on February 19, and continue till March 28. The session, which will have 27 sittings, will include the presentation of the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 by Finance Minister Kanu Desai on February 20. The session will begin with an address by […]
In a grim incident that has sparked outrage and debate, a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Surat, took her own life after reportedly facing pressure and mistreatment over unpaid school fees. The incident has cast a shadow over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme, aimed at empowering girls through education. The student’s family […]
The Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), officially withdrew its support to the BJP-led government in Manipur on Wednesday. The lone JD(U) MLA in the state assembly, Md Abdul Nasir, will now sit on the Opposition benches. In a statement, the JD(U)’s state unit clarified […]
Ahmedabad is set to enhance its fire safety capabilities as the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) has proposed the purchase of a 104-metre snorkel for Rs 2.83 crore. The proposal is scheduled to be presented before the standing committee on Thursday. This decision comes as the city witnesses rapid vertical expansion, with 25 skyscrapers […]
In a room replete with rows of monitors and a phalanx of policemen, the security of the world’s largest religious gathering is managed with precision. Over 2,750 CCTV cameras placed around Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj are monitored round the clock by police at four Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCC), ensuring careful crowd management and security […]
The airfare for flights to Prayagraj has skyrocketed due to high demand, as the city welcomes millions of devotees daily for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. A one-way direct flight ticket on the SpiceJet route between Ahmedabad and Prayagraj, which typically costs around Rs 6,500, has surged to Rs 34,000 during this period. Connecting flights […]
Two workers, Jayesh Patadiya and Chirag Patadiya, died on Tuesday after allegedly suffocating in an underground sewage pumping station in Patdi town in Surendranagar district. The incident occurred as they entered the facility to carry out cleaning work without safety equipment. Both men were contractual employees of the Patdi Municipality. Local sources reported that they […]
For a state that stands for the Gandhian ideals of abstinence and asceticism, Gujarat confronts an uncomfortable reality: that it’s rapidly degenerating into India’s capital for prohibited drugs. Numbers scream themselves out: last year, the narcotic and psychotropic drugs valued at Rs 7,303 crore were seized in Gujarat. While authorities claim that most of these […]
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Donald Trump declared during his coronation as the US’s 47th president and second term at office. He administered the oath of office by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the Capitol in Washington on Monday. He bellowed: “From this day forward our country will flourish and be respected […]
Two young cousins from Ahmedabad’s affluent Vohera family are set to renounce their worldly lives to pursue self-realisation and eternal happiness. Tashvi, 13, and Nishvi, 16, will take diksha, a vow of monkhood, in a grand ceremony to be held on Sunday at Palitana under the aegis of Acharya Nityasensuri and Acharya Jayratnasuri. They will […]
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced her dissatisfaction over the sentencing of Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death in the RG Kar rape and murder case. The Sealdah court delivered the sentence on Monday, sparking discontent from Banerjee, who had been vocal in demanding the death penalty for the convict. “I am […]
Western Railway has announced plans to launch a Vande Bharat Express train connecting Ahmedabad to Udaipur, expected to commence operations in late January or February this year. The decision follows the completion of electrification on the Ahmedabad–Himmatnagar–Udaipur route. The train will operate six days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Departing Udaipur at 6:10 am, it will […]
Kho-Kho may be a street and schoolyard game, but an Indian victory in this sport on an international level would significantly increase its popularity. The achievement becomes even more special when it involves a talented girl from a lesser-known village who has worked hard to rise through the ranks. Meet Opina Bhilar, a talented defender […]
The impending immigration policies under Donald Trump, set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, have significantly disrupted human smuggling networks. One notable outcome is the decline in the number of Indian nationals apprehended at the US-Mexico border, with December 2024 reflecting the first winter decrease in four years. Traditionally, […]
US President-elect Donald Trump, just hours before his inauguration, declared that his administration would soon initiate the largest deportation exercise in American history. Speaking at the Make America Great Again (MAGA) Victory Rally in Washington, DC, on Sunday, Trump addressed the crowd with a direct message regarding immigration. “Before this, nobody could even think of […]
Officials are intensifying their investigation into Kartik Patel, the director of Khyati Multispecialty Hospital, who was arrested on Saturday at Ahmedabad Airport after arriving from Dubai. Patel is the prime accused in a Rs 16.64 crore fraud involving the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme. Patel’s arrest follows 65 days on the run, during […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has secured four days of remand for Dr Kamaljit Lakhtariya, an Associate Professor at Gujarat University, in connection with the alleged embezzlement of over Rs 1.15 crore from the university’s Animation Department on Satuday. Dr Lakhtariya, who served as the department’s coordinator, is accused of misappropriating funds between 2021 and 2023. […]
A tense confrontation unfolded in the Gujarat High Court on Friday when Brijesh Trivedi, President of the Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association (GHCAA), raised his voice in a heated exchange with Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal. The incident took place during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning illegal constructions. The altercation began when […]
Two tourists died in separate paragliding accidents in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh within 24 hours, police reported on Saturday. The victims hailed from Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. In Kangra district, Khushi Bhavsar, a tourist from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was involved in a fatal accident at the Indrunag paragliding site near Dharamshala on Saturday […]
New Delhi: A bailable arrest warrant against self-styled Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his associate Acharya Balakrishna has been issued by a Kerala court after a complaint was filed by Kerala drug regulators against Patanjali Ayurved for misleading advertisements on its healthcare products. The warrant was issued by the Palakkad district court on Thursday (January 16), […]
The Gujarat Police on Friday uncovered an illegal manufacturing unit producing spurious liquor in Mehsana district, arresting two individuals in the process. Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted a raid and discovered a mini factory in a field in Acharasan village, Mehsana, where illicit foreign liquor was being produced. The spurious liquor was being […]
The foreign ministers of the QUAD nations—Australia, India, Japan, and the US—will meet on January 21, a day after Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. This will mark one of the first foreign policy actions of the new administration, according to a media report on Friday. On Monday, Trump will […]
Indian citizens applying for asylum in the United States have risen to a staggering 855% since 2021, with Gujaratis topping the list. The number of asylum claims filed by Indians surged over the 2023 fiscal year to 41,330 compared with 4,330 in the 2021 fiscal year (FY21), according to data from the US Department of Homeland […]
Twelve Indian nationals serving in the Russian Armed Forces have died, while 16 others remain missing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday. While addressing a weekly briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed deep condolences and provided updates on the situation, highlighting ongoing efforts to ensure the safe return of those affected. Jaiswal […]
The Ahmedabad Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized two Mercedes cars and frozen 37 bank accounts holding a combined balance of Rs 33.67 crore. The action was part of search operations conducted in connection with a bank fraud case involving Electrotherm India Limited and others. The searches were carried out under the […]
A Pakistan court on Friday found former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, guilty of corruption in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case. They were sentenced to 14 and seven years in prison, respectively. The verdict was delivered by Judge Nasir Javed Rana of the anti-corruption court. Initially scheduled for January 13, […]
The Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay on Thursday announced that four police officers in Gujarat have been suspended for travelling abroad without obtaining the required permissions from their superiors. The suspended officers are Firozkhan Pathan, head constable from Botad; Harvijaysinh Chavda, police constable from Amreli; and Mahipatsinh Chauhan and Mahendrasinh Darbar, police constables […]
In a surprising turn of events, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch has uncovered a bootlegging operation involving the use of an online delivery service to smuggle illicit alcohol into the city. The authorities seized 46 bottles of liquor from two vehicles, which were reportedly booked through the Porter app. The main suspect, Honey Sindhi, is now […]
On National Startup Day 2025, 110 students from Gujarat were awarded a total of Rs 22 lakh in incentive support to kick-start their entrepreneurial journeys. The event was held at the Vidya Samiksha Kendra in Gandhinagar on Thursday. Education Minister Dr Kuber Dindor and State Education Minister Praful Pansheriya presided over the statewide celebration. The […]
Five individuals have been arrested in connection with a violent altercation near Palladium Mall on SG Highway, following the circulation of a viral video. The accused were identified as Mihir Desai from Chamanpura, Prince Jangid from Nirnaynagar, Jigar Desai from Nava Naroda, Pavan Thakor from Chamanpura, and Kailash Darji, also from Chamanpura, according to DCP […]
The US-based financial research firm Hindenburg Research, known for critical reports on various business entities, is set to disband. This decision follows a series of high-profile investigations the firm conducted against giant business entities, the most notable of which were the charges against the Adani Group. The report against Adani, released in early 2002, rocked the […]
Obesity at the time of cancer diagnosis in children may affect survival rates, according to a study released on Monday. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that in 2022, over 390 million children and adolescents aged 5-19 years were overweight, including 160 million living with obesity. Obesity is known to increase the risk of several […]
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has refuted Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s claim on Monday that most incumbent governments, including India’s, lost elections in 2024 following the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that his remark was “factually incorrect”. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vaishnaw stated that India, the biggest democracy in the world, held a general election […]
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said that around 60 per cent of terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir last year were of Pakistani origin, while briefing the media on the situation at the Line of Control (LoC). He also noted that around 80 per cent of the terrorists still present in J&K […]
India’s strike bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, is likely to miss the group stage of next month’s Champions Trophy due to health concerns. Bumrah, who has been diagnosed with swelling on his back, has been advised to report to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for further monitoring and rehabilitation. The Champions Trophy, featuring the world’s […]
The 21st Joint International Conference (JIC), hosted by Marengo CIMS Hospital in Ahmedabad, took place from 10-12 January 2025, drawing over 3,000 doctors from India and around the world. Recognised globally for its Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, Marengo CIMS Hospital has built a reputation for excellence in healthcare quality and patient safety. The conference […]
Braving the foggy cold at 7 in the morning, over 1,200 women turned up at the LD College of Engineering campus to take part in the Taneira Sari Run in Ahmedabad on Sunday. At 3 km, the run was not too long, but the energy was high as the ladies made their way briskly along […]
Justice Ilesh J Vora of the Gujarat High Court underscored the importance of medical professionals understanding the law, particularly those elements specific to their field, during his address at the opening ceremony of MedLawCon-2025 on Sunday. The conference, organised by the GNLU Centre for Healthcare, Ethics, Legal Advocacy and Policy Research (G-HELP), marked the second […]
The newly released book Manipur on Fire – Eyewitness to Ethnic Strife and Survival by journalist and author Rajan Chaudhary is a poignant account of the devastating ethnic clashes that unfolded in Manipur during 2023-present. Published by Notion Press, the book has swiftly climbed to bestseller status in Amazon’s “Literature” category, drawing attention for its […]
In a tragic incident, an eight-year-old student of a private school in Ahmedabad died on Friday morning. She is reported to have complained of chest pain. She was rushed to Zydus Hospital, where she was placed on a ventilator but succumbed shortly after. A student of Zebar School, the third standard student collapsed in the corridor of the school. The doctors […]
The much-anticipated Mahakumbh, held every 12 years, is set to commence on January 14 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. As preparations continue at full pace, a significant contribution to the event has come from the cloth market of Surat, Gujarat. Approximately 15 lakh metres of fabric have been supplied from Surat’s cloth market to Prayagraj within […]
The increasing prevalence of mobile phone usage among school children has emerged as a significant concern, warranting urgent attention. The problem is acute in India, owing to a lack of reading culture and parents’ general ignorance about cell phones’ perils at an early age. It needn’t be reiterated that smartphones not only distract children from […]
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday granted regular bail to senior journalist Mahesh Langa in a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud case. Justice M R Mengdey granted the bail, requiring Langa to furnish a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and one surety of the same amount. However, Langa remains in jail as his bail […]
Gujarat became the first state in India to introduce the Narco Reward Policy, an initiative aimed at combating drug trafficking by offering financial incentives to informants. The policy has proven highly effective, with authorities seizing more than 87,000 kilograms of narcotics valued at Rs 16,155 crore between October 2021 and December 2024. Minister of State […]
The Gujarat government will conduct its annual Karuna Abhiyan campaign from January 10 to 20, 2025, aiming to rescue and treat animals and birds injured during the Uttarayan festival. Karuna Abhiyan, launched in 2015, is a state-wide initiative providing urgent care and treatment to affected animals and birds during this period. Addressing the specifics on […]
The Gujarat government appointed the Dean of the Department of Technology and Engineering, Professor Dhanesh Patel, as in-charge VC of the university hours after MS University vice-chancellor VK Shrivastava, whose three-year tenure was mired in controversies, informed the Gujarat High Court that he had tendered his resignation to the additional chief secretary. Gujarat Advocate General […]
Illiberal regimes do not only resort to censorship, they also rewrite history – and not only in textbooks, but on screens too. Modi’s India is no exception, as evident from the recent films produced in the country, including The Kashmir Files, to Bastar: The Naxal Story, The Kerala Story and the recently released Sabarmati Report. The latter has been explicitly […]
Gujarat has seen an alarming increase in cases involving fraud, with individuals assuming identities as fake Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) officials, police officers, transgender individuals, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) representatives, toll booth operators, Crime Investigation Department (CID) officers, judges, and even courts. Now, another shocking incident has come to light which involves a fake Member […]
The Supreme Court of India on Monday allowed the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse to file a fresh petition seeking a reinvestigation into the incident. The collapse of the ‘Jhulto Pul’ in Morbi in October 2022 claimed 135 lives and reportedly raised questions about accountability and the adequacy of the investigation conducted so far. […]
A slower growth trajectory beckons the Indian economy in the upcoming fiscal year, with industrial sluggishness and declining investments impacting performance. The agriculture and services sectors are in good health, a report has claimed, but the same can’t be said about the primary and secondary sectors that are witnessing a slowdown. The first half of the fiscal […]
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has dismissed a petition filed by an immigration firm against a state consumer commission’s order, which had mandated the firm to provide a full refund to a couple after it failed to secure permanent residency (PR) visas for them in Canada. The case involved a couple from the […]
Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University (KSKVKU) has been linked to a recruitment scam, with illegal appointments and bribery as primary allegations. Given that there is already a pending court case against the institution, KSKVKU’s recruitment procedures are under the scanner, severely denting its reputation. The issue came to light when these five individuals were […]
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) crime wing of the Gujarat Police has arrested a couple for allegedly defrauding numerous individuals by promising them visas. According to officials, the suspects, Rushikesh Vinayak Purohit and wife Sujata Wandhwa, residents of Bhayali in Vadodara, are natives of Ludhiana in Punjab. They have been implicated in multiple complaints of […]
New Delhi: Notwithstanding the government’s reluctance to reveal the cost of the prime minister’s gifts to foreign dignitaries, a disclosure made by Washington has said that a diamond Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted to US first lady Jill Biden in 2023 is worth about $20,000. At the rupee’s closing exchange rate on Tuesday (January 7) of roughly 85.7 to the dollar, the […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on January 7 granted over a two-month period of interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu. Asaram, who is serving a life sentence in a rape case in which he was convicted by a Gujarat court, will be free till March 31, LiveLaw has reported. A bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Rajesh […]
India’s Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the financial year 2024-25 is expected to slow to 6.4%, according to the first advance estimates released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Tuesday. The advance estimates, based on extrapolated data from the first seven to eight months of FY25, provide an early indication of the […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the Bharatpol portal, a new platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in India when seeking international assistance through Interpol for criminal investigations. The portal is designed to simplify the process for Indian agencies to request the issuance of ‘Red’ Notices and other […]
The Election Commission has announced the dates for the Delhi Assembly elections on Tuesday. The elections will take place in a single phase on February 5, with the results to be declared and votes counted on February 8. The entire election process will be concluded by February 10, the Commission confirmed. The term of Delhi’s […]
It was a joyful homecoming for the beleaguered Umar Khalid since he was locked behind jail bars four years ago in a case connected to the 2020 Delhi riots. His family experienced mixed emotions, that of fear of the unknown and optimism. Under the Indian Penal Code, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property (PDPP) […]
For all the occasionally toxic and personal attacks that mark political exchanges in this country, there is a great unifier in Indian politics that cuts across party lines, draws snickers from all sides and has remained constant over time. It is the male gaze. In 2005, when Lalu Prasad Yadav, then a minister in the […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a gang involved in targeting elderly women, luring them into autorickshaws under the pretext of offering a ride. Once inside, the accused distracted the victims and used cutters to steal their gold jewellery before dropping them off at various locations. The arrested individuals include Salman Khan alias Sayhu Chumkhan […]
Harshad Mehta, who assumed the role of Superintendent of Police (SP) for Junagadh district in August 2023, has had his voluntary retirement approved by the Home Department amid widespread discussions about his resignation. During his tenure, Mehta focused extensively on combating illicit liquor, gambling, and drug trafficking. As a former teacher, he launched the “Say […]
An 18-year-old girl fell into a deep borewell on Monday morning in Kanderai village of Bhuj taluka, leading to a massive rescue operation. The incident occurred around 6:30 am when the girl, belonging to a family of migrant labourers from Rajasthan, accidentally fell into the 540-foot-deep borewell, officials said. Bhuj Deputy Collector A.B. Jadav stated […]
The process to select a new president for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Vadodara City unit turned contentious on Saturday, with two senior leaders clashing publicly at the party’s office. The dispute occurred as three election officers appointed by the BJP state executive were accepting nomination forms for the post. Former Deputy Mayor Sunita Shukla […]
In a state already grappling with cases of fake government offices, a fake judge, a bogus toll plaza, and impersonators of police officers, army personnel, teachers, doctors, and even PMO officials, Gujarat has now uncovered another shocking incident. A man who posed as an official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has been arrested. The […]
An Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Coast Guard crashed in Gujarat’s Porbandar district on Sunday, killing three crew members. The crash occurred after the helicopter was engulfed in flames. The ALH Dhruv, which is operated by the Indian armed forces, went down in an open field. Visuals from the scene showed the chopper […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested the prime accused in the brutal double murder of a mother and her daughter in Setha village of Basti district in Uttar Pradesh. Rajesh alias Rajan Upadhyay, who had been on the run for several days, was the subject of a Rs 50,000 bounty. The victims, 55-year-old health worker […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) will host the 30th edition of its annual cultural festival, Chaos, from 9 to 12 January 2025. Founded in 1996, Chaos is recognised as one of India’s largest B-school cultural festivals, drawing participants from institutions across the nation. In an official release, the institute stated, “This year’s Chaos […]
Payal Goti, a Patidar woman paraded in public during a police investigation, was granted bail on Friday by the principal district and sessions judge of Amreli after the police filed an affidavit stating she had no role in the alleged offence. Her release followed days of protests by Patidar community leaders against the police and […]
Ashneer Grover, a prominent Indian entrepreneur and former managing director of BharatPe, has officially trademarked his name under Class 41 of the Trade Marks Act 1999. Known for his candid and often sharp remarks on the Indian business reality TV show Shark Tank India, Grover’s latest move aims to strengthen his brand identity and expand […]
The surveillance team of Dindoli Police Station has apprehended six individuals practising medicine without valid medical qualifications in the Dindoli Navagam area. Acting on intelligence, the police deployed dummy patients to conduct raids at the clinics operated by the accused, seizing medical supplies and equipment worth Rs 52,419 during the operation. The arrested individuals include […]
The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is exploring the possibility of selling non-vegetarian waste collected from slaughterhouses and restaurants to companies for use in manufacturing pet food. The proposal was discussed during the standing committee meeting on Thursday, which addressed methods for disposing of the city’s diverse waste streams. Giving the specifics, Standing Committee Chairman Devang […]
Staying unrelenting in its stance, a court in the south-eastern port city of Chattogram refused bail to Hindu monk and former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in a sedition case. “The hearing continued for some 30 minutes when (Metropolitan Sessions) Judge Mohammad Saiful Islam heard both the prosecution and the defence lawyers and then rejected […]
The Ahmedabad Airport Police have filed a case against a woman from Mehsana for allegedly travelling abroad using a stolen and forged passport. Officials said that the woman, identified as Kavita Patel, presented an Indian passport (P1944937) during immigration checks on August 22, 2024. The passport, issued in Atlanta, USA, and valid until August 8, […]
Notorious market operator Ketan Parekh, once jailed for manipulating the stock exchange, is in the news again. According to SEBI investigations, Parekh planned a strategy to front-run a foreign fund’s trades for illicit gains alongside Rohit Salgaocar, an Indian-Singaporean citizen. Parekh never worked in any trades, but his accomplices in Kolkata carried out the operations. […]
If the great divide in the Indian cricket dressing room was discussed in hushed tones, it became hugely apparent on the first day of the ongoing Sydney Test. Minutes before the toss, Rohit Sharma, India’s designated captain, avoided open discussions with the head coach, Gautam Gambhir. Before the frosty silence, a visibly disturbed Rohit and […]
The Gujarat CID Crime has revealed plans to summon several prominent cricketers in connection with a multi-crore ‘Ponzi’ scam involving investments in the BZ scheme. Those reportedly affected include national players: Shubman Gill, Mohit Sharma, Rahul Tewatia, and Sai Sudharsan, all of whom represented Gujarat Titans in the last IPL season. The development follows the […]
The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Thursday demolished the illegal structure belonging to notorious history-sheeter and criminal Abdul Karim. The accused, implicated in over 15 cases, was also charged with brandishing weapons and causing a disturbance on December 18 in the Rakhial and Bapunagar areas of the city. The civic body executed the demolition under […]
With new green car debuts on the horizon, mostly SUVs, this year could mark a pivotal point for electric vehicles (EVs) in India. The recent roadblocks notwithstanding, including slow mass adoption and a clear lack of charging infrastructure, major manufacturers like Mercedes, Audi, and Tesla, as well as international brands like Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra, […]
Pakistan has commenced a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stepping into, what its media outlet described, a complex global landscape. This development marks a pivotal milestone for Pakistan — the nation has replaced Japan with a seat at the world’s topmost diplomatic body — to discuss critical issues. […]
The Gujarat Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has approved the creation of a new district named Vav-Tharad. This decision, made during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, will see the new district carved out of the existing Banaskantha district. Once established, Vav-Tharad will become the 34th district in the state. The new district’s headquarters […]
A steel company in Gujarat’s Surat’s Hazira industrial area caught fire, killing four contractual workers and injuring another. The worker who suffered a minor injury was immediately shifted to Alivemint Hospital on the plant’s premises. According to reports, Anupam Singh Gehlot, the Surat Commissioner of Police, said the incident happened at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s […]
The slang Kabootarbazi is often circulated in Gujarat’s circles. For those unfamiliar with the word, Kabootarbazi is the process of Gujaratis being illegally sent to the US, facilitated by immigration mafias. For background, the traffickers generally assure them of remuneration lesser than the legal minimum wage in the United States for odd jobs at manufacturing […]
They say movies mirror life with some amount of exaggeration. Movies are also a great source of ideas, especially the scheming ones. Fake death for a purpose is a common theme in Hindi movies such as Don, Kahaani, Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba and Drishyam (the sequel) to name a few. In a similar real-life incident […]
The Indian government is actively observing the situation surrounding backlash against Indian H-1B visa holders in the United States. Ministries of External Affairs, Commerce and Information Technology are collaborating to safeguard the interests of Indian professionals legally employed in the US. Speaking to a section of the media, a government source said, “We shouldn’t have […]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to reach a major milestone with a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle mission in January that will mark the 100th launch from the Sriharikota spaceport. ISRO Chairman S Somanath said that Monday’s PSLV-C60 mission, the 99th launch from Sriharikota, successfully deployed two spacecraft for the Space Docking Experiment in […]
A recent survey of the wolf population in Gujarat, conducted in 2023, estimates approximately 222 wolves across 13 districts. The survey revealed Bhavnagar district as the area with the highest count, recording 80 wolves. The survey was part of a wider effort to assess and protect wolf habitats in the state, led by the Gujarat […]
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, wrote a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday, expressing his objections to remarks made by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who referred to her as a ‘temporary CM’. In the letter, Saxena described Kejriwal’s statement as deeply objectionable and personally hurtful. “I found it deeply objectionable and […]
The Gujarat Police’s CID Crime Branch is investigating the BZ Group scam and has revealed new details, particularly regarding the involvement of 11,000 investors across multiple regions. Bhupendrasinh Zala, the mastermind behind the ‘Ponzi’ scheme, had established a company that defrauded thousands of people by promising high returns on investments. The investigation has highlighted the […]
Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 17-year-old Class 12 student at Navy Children School in Mumbai, became the youngest female in the world to scale the seven highest peaks across seven continents. The remarkable feat, known as the Seven Summits Challenge, includes summiting the tallest mountains in Africa, Europe, Australia, South America, North America, Asia and Antarctica. Kaamya’s […]
Recent data from US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) has shown the harsh realities of Indian minors trying to enter the country illegally. A concerning trend was highlighted by 1,656 Indian minors who were arrested between 2022 and November 2024. The USCBP, an agency in charge of tracking and stopping illegal immigration, reports that apprehensions […]
The District Education Officer (DEO) in Surat has initiated the process to cancel the admissions of at least 100 students after discovering that their seats under the Right to Education (RTE) Act were obtained using fake documents and false declarations to present themselves as belonging to low-income families. DEO Bhagirathsinh Parmar confirmed that investigations conducted […]
Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the H-1B visa programme in an interview on Saturday. Breaking his silence on the issue, Trump stated, “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That’s why we have them.” He further elaborated, “I have many […]
Four workers died after inhaling toxic fumes at a chemical plant in Dahej, located in Gujarat’s Bharuch district. The incident occurred on Saturday night at the Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited facility, where a gas leak from a pipe on the ground floor of the company’s CMS plant caused the workers to fall unconscious, according to Inspector […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Mansukh Mandaviya, visited Lothal to review the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC). The complex aims to celebrate the state’s ancient maritime heritage while integrating modern developments. NMHC is built under the concept of ‘Virasat Bhi Vikas Bhi’. Phase 1A of […]
The H-1B visa program caused an online debate between President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters, exposing differences within the upcoming government. The program, which was created to attract talented people to the US, became the subject of heated debates between prominent Republicans and Trump supporters. Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy, chosen by Trump to lead efforts to reduce government […]
Actor Anupam Kher and filmmaker Hansal Mehta engaged in a heated exchange on social media over the 2019 film The Accidental Prime Minister. The controversy began after journalist Vir Sanghvi criticised the film in a tweet, calling it “one of the worst Hindi movies ever made” and alleging it was used to tarnish the reputation […]
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has directed an investigation into private individuals accused of collecting personal information about women under the ‘Mahila Samman Yojna’. Following a recent meeting with Saxena at Raj Niwas, Congress politician and party candidate for the New Delhi Assembly seat, Sandeep Dikshit, filed a complaint, which prompted an inquiry. The […]
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao and several others for questioning next month in connection with a money laundering case related to alleged payment discrepancies during a Formula-E race in Hyderabad in February 2023. Following a complaint from the Telangana Police Anti-corruption Bureau, the agency filed an enforcement […]
Dr Shaileshkumar Amrutlal Anand, the former General Manager of Gujarat’s Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) scheme, has been arrested along with two others by Ahmedabad’s Detection of Crime Branch (DCB). His transfer from the prominent role in the national health insurance scheme to a village occurred just two days after a multi-crore scam […]
The Gujarat Police’s CID Crime Branch has apprehended Bhupendrasinh Zala, the prime accused in the Rs 6,000 crore scam allegedly orchestrated by the BZ Group. Zala had been absconding for the past month and was finally captured based on technical surveillance and human intelligence. Addressing a press conference, Deputy Inspector-General (CID Crime) Parikshita Rathod said […]
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has stressed the need for introducing fresh leadership and strengthening the party’s organisational framework to progress effectively. Speaking at the ‘Nav Satyagrah Baithak’ of the Congress Working Committee in Belagavi, Karnataka, Kharge said that while diligent work is crucial for success, a sound plan and direction are just as crucial. Kharge […]
Three years ago, on January 19, 2022, a Gujarati family consisting of four members tragically froze to death while attempting to illegally cross the US-Canada border in Manitoba. The family had been abandoned by human traffickers in the middle of a snowstorm, with temperatures plunging to -37 degrees Celsius. The case has now taken a […]
Tributes flood in for former PM, a key reform architect and one of the most distinguished politicians in India, Dr Manmohan Singh. He passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. Political adversaries, colleagues, and associates all described his death as “a loss to the country”. Dr Singh was hailed by President Droupadi […]
India mourns the loss of one of the most distinguished politicians as former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday evening at AIIMS in New Delhi. He was 92. Known for his pivotal role in shaping the nation’s economic and political landscape, Dr Singh died due to age-related health issues. Dr Singh reportedly […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received donations exceeding Rs 2,604.74 crore during 2023-24, while the Congress gained Rs 281.38 crore, as per the contribution reports released by the Election Commission. Prior to the Lok Sabha elections on March 31, 2024, the donations mentioned in the reports were still being collected. The Congress claimed to have […]
Three children under the age of five had a narrow escape on Wednesday at a fair in Vadodara when they were thrown off from the cabins of an amusement ride after the gates unexpectedly opened mid-air. The incident in Vadodara occurred around 8 pm, during the Christmas celebrations at the Royal Mela, a fair set […]
One more FIR has been filed against a Provincial Police Services (PPS) officer, for allegedly sexually exploiting a student at IIT Kanpur. The new charges against Mohammad Mohsin Khan, as well as his lawyer, include criminal intimidation and defamation, police confirmed on Wednesday. The initial FIR was filed two weeks before the recent complaint. The […]
The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the state government, the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner and others regarding a habeas corpus petition filed by a man alleging that his daughter absconded with a priest from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), taking gold and cash and is being unlawfully confined. On Tuesday, the government, […]
The atmosphere is lively at Sakkarbaug Zoo in Junagadh, Gujarat. Animals appear to be in high spirits, eagerly anticipating the arrival of two new residents—a pair of white tigers, one male and one female. The vibrant birds are chirping, the peacocks gracefully display their colourful plumage, monkeys are energetically jumping and even the typically lethargic […]
The Ahmedabad Police acted swiftly and successfully rescued a five-year-old girl who had been abducted from the Sarkhej area, managing to locate her within a few hours of the incident. The abduction occurred on Monday afternoon, around 1:15 pm, when the complainant, a mother with her two children – a seven-year-old son and a five-year-old […]
A man reportedly set himself on fire near the Parliament on Wednesday. The identity of the individual remains unidentified and he suffered serious burns, prompting an immediate transfer to the hospital. A partially burnt two-page note was discovered at the scene, but its contents remain unknown. Petrol was also found at the location. The police […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating the alleged involvement of certain Canadian colleges and Indian entities in a money laundering case linked to the trafficking of Indian nationals across the Canada-US border. The probe was initiated following the tragic deaths of a family of four from Dingucha village in Gujarat, who died from exposure to […]
The state unit of Congress has urged for the immediate reinstatement of boating services at Nalsarovar Lake, a prominent Ramsar site. This follows an alleged drop in tourism after boating was banned due to the Harni Lake incident, where 12 students died in January this year. Talking to media persons on Tuesday in Ahmedabad, Gujarat […]
In the Rakhial area of Ahmedabad, schools are witnessing a worrying pattern as parents withdraw their daughters due to fear of harassment by miscreants. This issue has been compounded by the lack of security personnel, which local councillors say has allowed anti-social elements to loiter near school premises. There are five schools in the area: […]
Hemang Joshi, a first-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Vadodara, Gujarat, received a warm welcome on his arrival at Vadodara airport on Friday evening. The 33-year-old, the youngest MP from Gujarat, was greeted with bouquets by BJP leaders and party workers after a tumultuous Winter Session of Parliament. Joshi is in the spotlight because […]
The Government of India has abolished the no-detention policy in schools under its control, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, enabling the retention of pupils in grades 5 and 8 who fail to meet academic standards. This decision will affect approximately 3,000 schools, encompassing Sainik Schools, which operate under the Ministry of Defence, and […]
Swiggy has unveiled its year-end report for 2024, offering insights into food trends observed across India between January 01 and November 22, 2024. As in previous years, biryani retained its title as the most popular dish ordered via the platform, with a staggering 83 million orders recorded. This equates to an average of 158 biryanis […]
Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Monday presented a “chargesheet” against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that he has transformed Delhi into a “laboratory of corruption” through numerous “scandals”. The BJP’s state unit established a “chargesheet committee” in advance of the Delhi Assembly elections and it has so far released comprehensive […]
Delhi High Court on Monday denied anticipatory bail to former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar. She has been charged with cheating and unlawfully obtaining privileges under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and disability quotas to pass the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams. A trial court denied Khedkar’s anticipatory bail, which led her to challenge the […]
Days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar during the Constitution debate in the Rajya Sabha, an incident of vandalism involving Dr Ambedkar’s statue in his home state has further intensified tensions. The incident occurred between 2 am and 7:30 am near Jayanti Vakil’s chawl in the Kokhra area of […]
Illegal migrants’ methods to enter the US, often aided by dishonest agents, may become more difficult once President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20. However, illegal crossings persist, as indicated by the US data. In November, 6,173 Indians were detained at the US border, making them the sixth-largest group, behind Mexico (31,871). Many of […]
Gujarat Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Isudan Gadhvi on Sunday highlighted the party’s strategic efforts, stating that a meeting of office-bearers from all state zones and districts was recently conducted to strengthen their campaign. The AAP leaders held a press conference at the party’s state headquarters in Ahmedabad to discuss preparations for the upcoming local […]
In the wake of the sexual assault case involving a 10-year-old girl in Gujarat’s Bharuch district, opposition leaders have been visiting the pediatric department at Sayajirao General Hospital in Vadodara to inquire about the victim’s condition and raising questions about the safety of women in the state. Gujarat Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh […]
The Gujarat government on Saturday announced that Health Minister Rishikesh Patel has given in-principle approval for the establishment of 24 new Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in various districts across the state. These facilities will be essential to strengthening and improving the state’s rural healthcare system’s accessibility and availability for everyone, according to the health minister. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the ‘Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’, Kuwait’s highest honour, by his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on Sunday. As an act of friendship, Kuwait confers the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer, a knighthood, to heads of state, foreign sovereigns and members of foreign royal families. This marks […]
The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Saturday demolished the illegally built homes of the offenders in the Garibnagar area of the city. These individuals had been arrested for brandishing swords in the Rakhiyal and Bapunagar areas two days ago. The accused, identified as Fazal, Altaf, Mehfooz and Sameer, were arrested and publicly paraded while the […]
The Maharashtra cabinet portfolios were announced on Saturday, almost two weeks after the oath ceremony. The former government’s chief minister and current Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was given three ministries: Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, but not the Home portfolio, which he was reportedly interested in. The crucial State Excise and Finance Ministry […]
A four-year-old boy has tragically died after being struck by a speeding car driven by a 19-year-old man in Mumbai. The incident occurred near Ambedkar College in the Wadala area on Sunday. Officials have stated that the victim, identified as Ayush Laxman Kinvade, belonged to a family living on the footpath. His father is a […]
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has postponed its decision to reduce tax rates on life and health insurance premiums following its 55th meeting, held on Saturday in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, concluded with members agreeing that additional technical discussions were necessary before finalising the matter. A […]
US Customs and Border Protection (US-CBP) has reported a concerning rise in illegal immigration from India, especially from Gujarat, during the financial year 2024. Between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024, around 90,415 Indian nationals were arrested attempting to enter the US, with an average of roughly 10 arrests every hour. A significant portion […]
Gujarat’s judicial backlog continues to grow, with 1,70,963 cases pending in the High Court and 16,90,643 cases in District and Subordinate Courts. In response to a question raised by Rajya Sabha member Parimal Nathwani on Thursday, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal provided a detailed overview of pending cases and vacancies in the judiciary across […]
India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, tragically died in a Mi-17 V5 helicopter crash on December 08, 2021. A parliamentary panel report has attributed the accident to “human error.” A military helicopter carrying Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and several other members of the armed forces crashed near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, […]
A man has been arrested near the Vatva toll booth on Sardar Patel Ring Road in Ahmedabad with 12 kilograms of hybrid cannabis valued at Rs 3.60 crore. The arrest took place after a tip-off to the Vatva police led them to suspect the individual’s involvement in drug trafficking. The accused, identified as Yogesh Dashadiya, […]
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has criticised Hindu leaders for inciting “Ram-temple-like” disputes in various regions across India. The RSS supremo emphasised that “only we can do this because we are Hindus” and pointed out that the Swami Ramakrishnan Mission observes Christmas, drawing attention to India’s diversity. He asserted that India needs to serve as a […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday emphasised that laws established for the welfare of women should not be misused as tools for harassment, intimidation or extortion against their husbands. The Court highlighted that alimony is not intended to equalise the financial standing of former spouses, but to ensure that the dependent woman maintains a reasonable standard […]
The Gujarat unit of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is set to host the ‘Sajjan Shakti Sangam’ on December 22 at Gujarat Vidyapith, a varsity founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920. The event will bring together prominent individuals from various sectors to discuss key issues such as social harmony, environmental conservation and the promotion of […]
People from regions such as Botad, Barbaka, Jalandhar, Kanchipuram, Patna and numerous other minor Indian cities and towns—most of whom are 35 years of age or younger—are becoming more interested in cryptocurrencies. CoinSwitch, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform, said that smaller towns and cities in India are becoming thriving hubs for cryptocurrency trading, […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), in collaboration with the local police, carried out a search operation in the western area of Godhra town on Wednesday and apprehended three suspects. During interrogation at the Godhra SP office, the apprehended individuals disclosed that they had recently returned from a 25-day stay in Pakistan. The three suspects—Miyas Usmani, […]
A no-confidence motion tabled by the Opposition against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar was dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion, lodged in protest against Dhankhar’s alleged partiality in managing parliamentary proceedings, was ruled inadmissible under Rajya Sabha regulations. During heated House discussions, the opposition, led by the Congress and backed by a number of other […]
Ravichandran, father of cricketer R Ashwin, revealed that the off-spinner’s decision to retire from international cricket caught their family by surprise. While Ravichandran expressed his wish for Ashwin to continue representing the Indian senior team, he also hinted that his son’s feelings of humiliation could have influenced his sudden retirement. However, he did not go […]
The Indian equity market has been a relatively safe haven amid various geopolitical unrest, attracting investments from both domestic and foreign investors, including non-resident Indians (NRIs). NRI deposits in Gujarat surpassed Rs 1 lakh crore in the September quarter of the 2025 financial year (Q2 FY25), according to statistics from the State-Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC). […]
A man sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder in the United Kingdom in 2020 has been transferred to Gujarat to complete his sentence under an extradition agreement between India and the UK. Jigu Sorthi, a resident of Umargam, was sentenced to 28 years of jail time by a Leicester court for the murder […]
Cat owners in Ahmedabad will soon be required to register their pets, following the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) completion of pet dog registrations by March 2025. From January 1 until the end of March next year, the civic body will focus on registering pet dogs and in April, attention will shift to cats. This move […]
The Gujarat government has announced that Masali village, located near the Pakistan border in Banaskantha district, achieved a milestone by becoming ‘India’s first border solar village’ to be fully powered by solar energy. The village, with 119 households, has successfully installed solar rooftop panels, which collectively generate an impressive 225.5 kW of electricity. This production […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED)’s Ahmedabad Zonal Office on Wednesday announced that it had provisionally attached immovable assets valued at Rs 19.37 crore belonging to Hellios Tubealloys Pvt Ltd (HTPL) in connection with a bank fraud case. The attached properties, which include commercial land in Rajula, Amreli district and a residential flat in Ahmedabad, were seized […]
Thieves allegedly stole cash and jewellery valued at Rs 40.36 lakh by creating a hole in the wall separating a Union Bank of India (UBI) branch from a marble polishing unit’s office in Surat. Following the late-night incident on Monday, Surat rural police initiated an investigation and filed a theft complaint. The Palod branch of […]
Thirteen people died and 101 others were rescued after a ferry capsized while travelling to Elephanta Island from Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India. The incident occurred during sea trials of a naval speed craft, which lost control and collided with the ferry Neelkamal. The craft’s engine had recently been replaced and the new engine was […]
The central government has started moving forward with the “One Nation, One Election” scheme, which has been a long-standing proposal to hold simultaneous elections for the state Assemblies and the Lok Sabha. To further this objective, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced two major bills in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The bills – one […]
US President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to impose reciprocal taxes on India on Wednesday. Trump, who previously referred to India as the “tariff king,” accused New Delhi of levying “high tariffs” on American-made products. At a press conference, Trump said, “The word reciprocal is important because if somebody charges us – India, we […]
Companies’ compensation to their directors has been an important subject due to the growing number of independent directors (IDs) and non-executive directors (NEDs) on boards. The number of businesses spending Rs 1 lakh or more for every board meeting has been steadily increasing, according to the 2024 edition of the Excellence Enablers’ Survey on Corporate […]
A 27-year-old woman has died by suicide in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, leaving behind recorded messages in which she apologised to her partner and expressed being weary of domestic conflicts. Radha Thakor, who owned a beauty parlour, had separated from her husband a few years ago and had been residing with her sister in Palanpur. Radha’s […]
Spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket following the drawn third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. At the time of his retirement, the 38-year-old ranks fifth among bowlers and third among all-rounders in the ICC Test rankings. Ashwin ended a 14-year career in which he played 106 […]
The Gujarat government has announced that it has suspended two hospitals and imposed penalties on two others for irregularities under Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). The PM-JAY’s State Anti-Fraud Unit (SAFU) and a team of experienced medical professionals visited dubious facilities that were engaged in misconduct under the scheme. Four hospitals in various regions […]
Indian security forces have seized Starlink satellite internet devices allegedly used by the militant group People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Keirao Khunao, Manipur. This marks the second instance in two months where Starlink devices were found being utilized by inimical elements. Indian forces had been carrying out numerous search operations across Manipur. In a series […]
Uddhav Thackeray met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur on Tuesday for the first time after the polls and congratulated him, despite his party’s constant criticism of EVMs after its crushing defeat in last month’s Assembly elections. Aaditya Thackeray, son of Uddhav Thackeray and a prominent leader of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), […]
A 48-year-old man of Indian origin has been convicted of murdering his 76-year-old mother at their family home in Leicester, UK. Sandeep Singh fatally attacked his mother following a row over the family property, which he believed had been bequeathed to him by his late father. On December 16, Singh was sentenced to life imprisonment […]
An Indian woman, who had been living in Pakistan for the past 22 years after being deceitfully brought there by a travel agent, returned to her homeland through the Wagah Border in Lahore on Monday. Mumbai native Hamida Bano moved to Hyderabad, Pakistan, in 2002. She claims that an agent tricked her into going to […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his call for a nationwide Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Saturday (December 14) citing the perspectives of veteran leaders Dr BR Ambedkar and KM Munshi on the matter. Modi said that the Constituent Assembly had a lengthy and comprehensive discussion on the UCC during a Lok Sabha debate on the […]
Six people were dead and nearly 10 others were injured when a private bus collided with a dumper truck on a highway in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district on Tuesday morning. Superintendent of Police Harshad Patel said that the accident happened near Trapaj village at around 6 am as the bus was travelling from Bhavnagar to Mahuva. […]
Indore, India’s cleanest city, which now aims to become beggar-free, has taken an extreme step to keep its streets free of beggars. Starting January 1, the district administration will register FIRs against anyone found giving money to beggars. District collector Ashish Singh informed the reporters that an order prohibiting begging in Indore has already been […]
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has identified up to 642 offshore entities involved in online money gaming for an investigation into potential tax evasion, Parliament was informed on Monday. Sharing the details in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said, “DGGI does not have any reciprocal arrangements with foreign […]
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to visit Beijing in the coming weeks to head the Indian delegation at a fresh round of the Special Representatives dialogue on the broader boundary issue, which is set to take place after nearly five years. In December 2019, the last round of Special Representatives (SR) talks was […]
Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, responded to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s accusations against the Congress, asserting that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had written a letter to Jawaharlal Nehru, emphasising that constitutional amendments were the only way to address urgent issues. During a Rajya Sabha debate on the Constitution, Kharge stated: “On […]
The ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, aimed at establishing a mechanism for conducting simultaneous elections across the country, includes a provision to address scenarios where an assembly election cannot coincide with parliamentary elections. According to the constitution amendment bill, which is anticipated to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, the president has the […]
On Monday, Gujarat experienced a significant drop in temperatures, marking the arrival of colder winter conditions across the state. Naliya recorded the lowest temperature of 7.8°C, which is 3.1°C below the normal temperature expected for this time of year. The sudden chill was felt in several major cities, with Ahmedabad, Baroda and Rajkot all experiencing […]
Every year on December 16, India celebrates Vijay Diwas, a day that celebrates its historic victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which also led to the liberation of Bangladesh. This day holds a special place in Indian history as the nation pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of its armed forces, who played […]
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple’s ‘Ram Temple Project’ in Ayodhya has been awarded the ‘Sword of Honour’ from the British Safety Council, according to a statement made by Nripendra Misra, chairman of the construction committee, on Sunday. The ‘Sword of Honour’ award is one of the highest accolades in safety management. The British Safety Council […]
The Central government has postponed introducing ‘one nation one election’ bills in the Lok Sabha until after financial business is finished. The two bills, the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill and the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, were earlier scheduled to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Government sources stated that when the House […]
Four individuals were arrested in Surat, with counterfeit Indian currency notes valued at Rs 2.57 crore. The four suspects were caught at a check post in Saroli on Saturday evening while carrying three bags. The Saroli police said that three of them are from the neighbouring Maharashtra district of Ahilyanagar, which was once known as […]
Days after Bengaluru resident Atul Subhash died by suicide, accusing his wife of harassment, the Bengaluru police has now arrested her, along with her mother and brother, on Saturday morning. In a case involving suicide aid, Atul’s wife Nikita Singhania was arrested from Gurugram, Haryana, while her mother Nisha and brother Anurag were detained from […]
Indian students studying in Canada have complained that they have received letters demanding that they resubmit crucial documents, including their study permits, visas and academic records, including attendance and grades. Since many international students have visas that are only valid for two years, the request from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a Canadian government […]
Three individuals were arrested in Gujarat’s Patan district on Friday with four tonnes of red sanders valued at Rs 2.5 crore. On a tip from Andhra Pradesh’s Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force, Patan Deputy Superintendent of Police KK Pandya disclosed that Pareshji Thakor, Hansraj Joshi of Mehsana and Uttam Soni of Deesa town in Banaskantha […]
Around 5% of India’s population faces morbid obesity, highlighting the urgent need for action. In response, the All India Association for Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO) is hosting the 17th Annual Conference, “Obesity India 2024”. The three-day event began in Ahmedabad on Friday. Supported by the World Obesity Federation, the event has brought together over […]
Families have accused the AI platform Character.ai of inciting negative conduct in children through its chatbot exchanges in a major lawsuit filed in Texas. A 17-year-old kid was told by this AI chatbot platform that killing his parents may be a “reasonable response” when they placed restrictions on his screen time. Major concerns have been […]
The Sealdah court on Friday granted bail to Abhijit Mondal, the former officer-in-charge of Tala police station and Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with the rape and murder case of a doctor. Ghosh was charged with tampering with the evidence in the case, while Mondal was […]
Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has expressed deep concerns over the repeated bomb threats directed at schools in the national capital. Kejriwal raised concerns about the possible psychological and academic impact on children, stating that if these instances persist unchecked, they may interfere with their education and general well-being. “This is […]
Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned until December 16 following a heated exchange on Friday between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Opposition Leader Mallikarjun Kharge during a dispute over the no-confidence motion against the Chairman. Claiming that he would “sacrifice his life for the country” and accusing the opposition of disrespecting the constitution, the RS […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation School Board has announced a scheme called the ‘Bal Gopal Bachat Bank Yojana’, aimed at children aged 5 to 18 from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The initiative seeks to instil a habit of saving, discourage the consumption of junk food and help cover future higher education expenses. On Thursday, the initiative was […]
Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. In a nail-biting finale, Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren, the reigning champion, in the 14th and final game of their epic contest. Gukesh clinched the title by securing 7.5 points to Ding’s 6.5, achieving victory […]
In the case of a 42-year-old tantrik, arrested for committing 12 murders and later died in police custody, the police have now recovered the dismembered body of one of the victims near Wankaner in Morbi. The deceased identified as Nagma, was lured into a relationship by the accused Navalsinh Chavda. He later murdered and dismembered […]
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at 19 locations across Assam, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh as part of an investigation into the banned group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), suspected of attempting to radicalise individuals and spread terrorist propaganda in the country. In Gujarat, NIA officials, working alongside the Ahmedabad […]
The sharp drop in India’s economic growth rate to 5.4% in the July-September quarter of 2024 has raised concerns among policymakers and industry leaders. One of the critical factors identified behind the slowing demand is the low-income growth in the corporate sector, despite profits growing fourfold over the past four years. This disparity has sparked […]
A recent survey conducted by the Surat Municipal Corporation’s Primary Education Committee has revealed that since Diwali, 603 students from 50 municipal schools in the city’s Varachha zone have withdrawn. The parents of these students, many of whom were employed in the city’s diamond industry, have cited job losses and financial difficulties as the primary […]
The Sheth Vadilal Sarabhai (VS) Hospital in Ahmedabad, once a prominent medical facility providing affordable healthcare, now lies in a state of disrepair despite a phased allocation of approximately Rs 782.13 crore over the past four years for its renovation. The opposition, Congress, is now questioning the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party […]
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)’s Kolkata centre on Tuesday urged the UNHCR to address the atrocities against religious minorities in Bangladesh, stating that such human rights violations are profoundly distressing. ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das said that in order to restore confidence among the country’s minorities, the interim administration in Bangladesh should take […]
In a tribute to the historic Dandi March, 40 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from Gujarat, comprising 20 boys and 20 girls, have undertaken a 14-day Pad Yatra (foot march) from Sabarmati Ashram to the Dandi Salt Satyagraha Memorial. The march, spanning 410 kilometres, began on December 10, 2024 and will conclude on December 23, […]
The Ahmedabad Rural Court on Monday heard the bail plea of Mayur Darji, a key accused in the Rs 6,000 crore BZ Finance Group scam linked to BJP-affiliated Bhupendrasinh Zala. The CID (Crime) strongly opposed the application, presenting evidence of Darji’s active involvement in luring investors and his role in propagating the multi-crore fraud. The […]
Seven people, including four students, were killed when two cars collided in a village in Gujarat’s Junagadh district on Monday. Deputy Superintendent of Police Dinesh Kodiyatar said that the incident happened on the Junagadh-Veraval Highway at around 8 am when a car jumped the road divider at high speed and collided with another vehicle approaching […]
Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He will assume office on Wednesday (December 11) for a term of three years, according to a government statement. Malhotra is a 1990-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Rajasthan cadre. He received a master’s degree in […]
Five hospitals in Gujarat have been suspended from the list of authorised healthcare providers under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme following a series of irregularities discovered during inspections. Two of these hospitals are based in Patan, with one each from Ahmedabad, Dahod and Aravalli. Alongside the suspensions of these hospitals, two doctors […]
A study has revealed that prolonged use of antibiotics may significantly increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea analysed data from 298,379 individuals aged 40 and above who participated in a national health check-up between 2004 and 2005. The study, published in Neurology Clinical Practice, found […]
During the ongoing winter session of Parliament, the Central government stated that 8.3% of the edible item samples examined in Gujarat this year did not meet food safety regulations. 360 of the 4,316 food samples analysed in the state failed safety tests between April and September of this year. During the food safety fortnight drive […]
The Cyber Crime Cell of Ahmedabad Police has apprehended three individuals for allegedly using customer data to generate fake SIM cards, which were then shipped to Dubai for suspected illegal activities. The fraud was uncovered on March 27 of this year when a customs officer at the Shahibaug post office intercepted a suspicious parcel from […]
India emphasised on Monday that “all parties” must work together in order to maintain the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the war-torn nation of Syria, as the situation there continues to evolve following the ousting of former President Bashar Al-Assad. A day after the fall of Assad’s government, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that […]
Recent findings shared in the Lok Sabha have revealed major groundwater quality concerns across Gujarat, with 28 out of 33 districts (85 per cent) impacted by salinity. According to data from the Central Ground Water Board’s (CGWB) 2022-23 report, 30 districts (91 per cent) are grappling with high fluoride levels, while an alarming 32 districts […]
A fraudulent Telegram account impersonating former IPS officer and current GPSC Chairman Hasmukh Patel, using his name and photograph to promote a ‘Ponzi’ scheme on social media, has been uncovered. The scheme falsely promises to quadruple investments in a short time. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he stated, “A complaint has been lodged at Gandhinagar […]
A court in Porbandar, Gujarat, has cleared former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt of charges in a 1997 custodial torture case, stating that the prosecution failed to “prove the case beyond reasonable doubt”. Bhatt, the former superintendent of police (SP) of Porbandar, was acquitted on Saturday by additional chief judicial magistrate Mukesh Pandya of charges related […]
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday addressed United States President-elect Donald Trump’s warning to impose a 100% tariff on BRICS nations, asserting that India has no plans to undermine the US dollar. During a panel discussion at the Doha Forum in Qatar’s capital, he said, “I’m not entirely sure what triggered it, but […]
The just-released official GDP growth data for Q2 of FY 2024-25 will heighten concerns about India facing a ‘middle income trap’. If true, India will not become a rich country by 2047. Many Latin American countries that did well up to a point got stuck in this trap and failed to achieve rich country status. […]
The Regional Traffic Office (RTO) in Ahmedabad has permanently revoked the driving licence of social media influencer Ripal Panchal, the accused in a case of drunk driving and causing significant damage to multiple vehicles. The action, taken on Friday, follows a request from the local police department. Panchal, who was driving a luxury Audi car, […]
The tragic death of 28-year-old Constable Sharda Dabhi in a hit-and-run accident on Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront Road on Thursday has raised serious concerns about the city’s surveillance infrastructure. The incident, which occurred on the city’s busy 11-kilometre Riverfront Road, has uncovered the lack of CCTV coverage along this heavily trafficked route. Despite claims by local […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend at least three public events in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Shah is scheduled to attend an event honouring the 35th anniversary of Gujarat Lok Seva Trust, a nonprofit organisation managed by seasoned former Congressman Rajkumar Gupta. Gupta, a 40-year Congressman, left the Gujarat Congress in March 2022 […]
A ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers began their foot march to Delhi on Friday from their protest site at the Shambhu border but were stopped just a few metres away by a series of barricades. As several farmers approached the barricades placed on the Haryana side of the Shambhu border, the security personnel used tear gas. […]
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that India has no plans to ‘de-dollarise’ its trade and is only exploring alternative methods to reduce risks. He was answering a question on US President-elect Donald Trump’s warning that BRICS nations will be hit with 100% tariffs if they decide to abandon the US dollar. “As far […]
The expansion of the Maharashtra cabinet, led by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis, is expected to occur on December 11 or 12. It is likely that the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will retain the finance portfolio, while the BJP will continue to oversee the home department, as in the previous […]
Over 100 students were hospitalised following suspected food poisoning in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district. According to the official, 106 students from the Zilla Parishad school in Pardi, located in the district’s Saoli tehsil, consumed meals at the school on Wednesday afternoon and later that night reported stomach aches and vomiting. District Civil Surgeon Dr Mahadeo Chinchole […]
The Delhi High Court on Friday instructed the Centre to present its position on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy’s petition, which seeks directions for the Ministry of Home Affairs to make a decision regarding Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. The Central government’s proxy lawyer was asked orally to take instructions in the case by […]
As Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister for the third time on Thursday, his wife, Amruta Fadnavis, also gained equal attention both at the ceremony and beyond. Speaking with the reporters, Amruta expressed her sentiments: “It is a beautiful day when Devendra ji has become MLA for the 6th time and for […]
After fake officers, offices and sham government officials, the cracks in the much-vaunted “Gujarat Model” have deepened with the unravelling of an organised racket in Surat of selling fake medical degrees. Gujarat Police has now busted a gang selling fake medical degrees, enabling unqualified individuals, including Class 8 dropouts, to masquerade as doctors. The gang […]
The Gujarat government announced on Tuesday that Kutch’s Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum has been honoured with the esteemed Unesco Prix Versailles 2024 award for its exceptional interior design. The award was presented at a ceremony held at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, where state minister Jagdish Vishwakarma and GSDMA CEO Anupam Anand accepted the accolade. The […]
CEPT University has achieved a 5-star plus rating in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSRIF) 2024, retaining its position as the top institution in the Architecture category. This recognition highlights CEPT University’s continuous commitment to academic excellence and leadership in the field. Prof Tridip Suhrud, Provost of CEPT University, said, “CEPT University remains resolutely […]
In a distressing incident, a pregnant woman from the Zarakhli village near Chhota Udaipur had to be carried in a cot for half a kilometre after suffering labour pains. The family called for an ambulance, but due to the lack of proper roads, the ambulance could not reach the village. They were forced to carry […]
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) department has sent notices to multiple schools across Gujarat, demanding payment of GST on affiliation fees paid to international boards, with retroactive effect from 2017. Schools are required to pay an 18% GST under the reverse charge mechanism (RCM), treating these affiliations as “imported services.” With potential liabilities amounting […]
The Gujarat government has increased the dearness allowance (DA) received by employees and pensioners by 3 per cent. This decision will come into retrospective effect from July 1, 2024, and will be paid in arrears. With effect from July 2024, the dearness allowance that Gujarat government employees and retirees were receiving at a rate of […]
With four goals, star player Araijeet Singh Hundal led the Indian junior men’s hockey team to a 5-3 victory over arch rivals Pakistan in Wednesday’s Men’s Junior Asia Cup final. The Indian team successfully defended its title and won a record fifth title in the competition’s history in Muscat. Dilraj Singh added a goal to […]
A day after apprehending a 42-year-old Vejalpur witchdoctor and YouTuber on suspicion of plotting to kill and embezzle money from a Sanand business person, Sarkhej police has discovered that the man they apprehended is a serial killer who allegedly killed three members of a family in Surendranagar in 2023 and one person in the Ahmedabad […]
The Karyakar Survarna Mahotsav, marking 50 years of selfless service by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purshottam Sanstha (BAPS) volunteers, will culminate on December 7 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. One lakh volunteers will take part in the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the celebrations virtually. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief […]
A 23-year-old Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi scholar died after a trench collapsed during a research excavation at Lothal, Gujarat, a week ago. Surbhi Verma, a PhD student at IIT Delhi, died on the spot and was accompanied by Yama Dixit, an assistant professor at IIT-Delhi’s Centre for Atmospheric Science, who sustained injuries. There has […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) decided on Tuesday to rent out five historic step-wells in the old city area for wedding ceremonies and photo shoots. AMC’s Heritage and Recreational Committee will survey the properties before finalising the charges. At a meeting on Tuesday, the committee decided to rent out five step-wells in the old city […]
The Gujarat High Court issued a notice on Tuesday to the state government and the accused in the Morbi Bridge collapse case, sought their response to a petition from one of the victims. The petition urged the court to suspend the trial until Ajanta Manufacturing Pvt Ltd was included as an accused and the charge […]
Forget farmers, teachers, doctors, government officers or engineers. The multi-crore rupee fraud committed by Bhupendrasinh Zala of BZ Finance Group has taken in its net cricketers of the likes of Shubham Gill, Rahul Tewatia and Mohit Sharma. More than a week after the scam of promising to double the investments came to light, Zala is […]
As if the death of two persons due to botched angioplasty procedures under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) at Ahmedabad-based Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in November was not a shocker, it has now emerged that private hospitals in Gujarat carried out “treatment” on 47 deceased patients to procure money under the scheme. According to the […]
Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) monk and prominent minority rights advocate in Bangladesh, remains in jail after his lawyer, Ramen Roy, was brutally attacked and hospitalised in critical condition. The attack, allegedly carried out by Islamists, has left Das without legal representation as lawyers fear further reprisals. The incident […]
Four workers have died following an explosion at Detox India Pvt Ltd in the GIDC area of Ankleshwar on Tuesday afternoon. Initial reports indicate that a ruptured steam pressure pipe at the company’s M.E. facility was the cause of the explosion, which sent shockwaves across the region. Three of the four workers who died were […]
The Congress on Monday called for a Supreme Court-monitored CBI investigation into the alleged Rs 6000 crore ‘ponzi’ scandal involving Gujarat BJP leader Bhupendrasinh Jhala. Rajya Sabha MP and Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil told reporters at the AICC headquarters that Jhala used his BJP connections to attract innocent farmers, pensioners and members of the […]
Indian-American photojournalist Pervez Taufiq took to Instagram and shared his terrible experience of being subjected to racial taunts from an American woman on an airport transfer bus. On November 24, Taufiq was on a United Airlines transfer bus with his family when a woman made racist comments at him and his family. “We just went […]
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged for the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping force in Bangladesh and called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direct intervention to ensure the safety of religious minorities in the violence-stricken neighbouring country. In the wake of the civil unrest that has rocked Bangladesh since August, when […]
The lawyer for Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has filed to have the indictments against him dismissed, following a pardon issued by his father earlier in the day. In legal documents submitted late on Sunday concerning criminal tax and firearm charges, his lawyer argued that the president’s full and unconditional pardon […]
The Sikh clergy at the Akal Takht on Monday issued a tankhah (religious punishment) for Sukhbir Singh Badal over the “mistakes” made by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and its government in Punjab between 2007 and 2017, instructing him to serve as a ‘sewadar’ and clean utensils and shoes at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested two suspects involved in the theft of idols and cash from Shantinath Jain Derasar in Bilimora, Navsari district. Their arrests have also resolved multiple burglary cases across Mehsana, Ahmedabad and Valsad districts. The suspects, identified as Mohammed Aminur alias Bhayankar Mannankhan Pathan (30) and Yasin Kalam Sheikh (32), are […]
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday said that India is prepared to complete the acquisition of three additional Scorpene submarines and 26 naval-variant Rafale-M fighter jets. The statement, which highlighted initiatives to improve India’s maritime defence capabilities, was made at a press briefing ahead of Navy Day. Admiral Tripathi also emphasised the […]
Farmers have started their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march towards the Parliament complex today, causing severe congestion at the Delhi-Noida borders. The five demands for benefits and compensation under the new agricultural laws are being pressed by the Uttar Pradesh farmers. The police have increased security measures, such as building barriers, inspecting cars and redirecting traffic in […]
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) supremo Mohan Bhagwat has encouraged couples to have a minimum of three children to prevent a decline in the population. Addressing the ‘Kathale Kul (clan) Sammelan’ in Nagpur on Sunday, he emphasised that the ‘kutumb’ (family) is a fundamental unit of society. He claimed, “A declining population is a serious issue. […]
The Anti-Conversion Bill, which aims to stop forced religious conversions, was approved by the Rajasthan cabinet on Saturday. In the upcoming session, the bill will be introduced in the state legislature. Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa claims that in order to combat forced conversions, the bill calls for harsh punishments, such as one to […]
The Special Operations Group of the Surat police has arrested a Bangladeshi national for possessing multiple forged identification documents and illegally entering Gujarat. The accused has been identified as 32-year-old Mohammad Hamim Abdul Fakir, according to the police. Fakir is originally from Bangladesh’s Khulna area. Authorities said that many documents, including a forged Aadhaar card, […]
President-elect Donald Trump has warned the nine-member BRICS group—which consists of China, Russia, Brazil and India—not to commit to replacing the US dollar. The only significant international organisation that the US is not a member of is BRICS, which was established in 2009. Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates are among […]
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, a former aide and self-proclaimed “‘America First’ fighter,” to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “I am proud to announce that Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kash is a brilliant lawyer, […]
Starting her two-day visit to Wayanad after being elected to the Lok Sabha in last week’s by-election, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) disregards “all democratic norms.” While addressing a public gathering in Mukkam, she said, “There are no rules, no explanations. The behaviour of the BJP knows […]
The centenary celebrations of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the esteemed spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sampradaya, have been turned into three case studies by the faculty at IIM Ahmedabad. These studies examine critical elements of the event, such as its vast scale, people management, leadership, and the execution of a mega project. The case studies […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has identified over 10,000 potentially fraudulent documents this year, indicating a sharp increase in fraudulent international student acceptance letters. Compared to the previous year, this indicates a noteworthy 30% increase. According to the reports, these letters, which were included with applications for study permits, are being examined after Canadian […]
When Gujarat Police arrested Rahul Singh Jat for the rape and murder of a teenager, little did they know that this one murder was just the tip of the iceberg; there was more to it. As they carried out further investigation and questioned the killer, he confessed to killing five others. Rahul Singh Jat, a […]
The Chhattisgarh Civil Society (CCS) on Friday issued a Rs 850 crore notice to Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of senior Congress leader and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu following the latter’s cancer treatment claims. Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife addressed a press conference recently, claiming that his wife’s cancer was cured through a diet […]
A 53-year-old Indian-origin neurosurgeon, Dr Rajesh Bindal, has been fined Rs 17.39 crore for committing Medicare fraud by falsely claiming to perform surgeries involving the implantation of electro-acupuncture devices. Dr Bindal, who worked at the Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Center, submitted fraudulent bills to Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) from March […]
The formation of the new Maharashtra government is facing delays as key discussions within the Mahayuti alliance have been disrupted. A crucial meeting scheduled for Friday was cancelled after caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde unexpectedly left for his village in Satara district, putting a halt to discussions on portfolio distribution. Shinde, along with BJP’s Devendra […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Surat Sub-Zonal Office, has provisionally attached movable assets worth Rs 1.84 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with illegal betting activities involving Harish, also known as Kamlesh Jariwala and others. The attached assets are registered in the name of Rajesh Lakhani, the proprietor of M/s […]
The Ministry of Finance has announced a rise in counterfeit Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 banknotes in the 2023-24 period, identified in the banking system as Rs 2,000 notes are being gradually withdrawn from circulation. Pankaj Chaudhary, the Union Minister of State for Finance, provided this update in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, […]
Days after a lawyer was killed in a clash between security personnel and followers of a Hindu leader arrested on sedition charges, the High Court on Thursday declined to ban ISKCON’s operations in Bangladesh. After publishing certain media articles on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Wednesday, the lawyer requested a ban from […]
Following a 13-day break, the Manipur government announced on Thursday that classes in Jiribam and the Imphal Valley regions’ schools and institutions would resume from November 28. Since November 16, when the dead bodies of three women and three children in Jiribam were found in the Jiri and Barak rivers in Manipur and Assam, respectively, […]
The ongoing wedding season has seen a surge in the demand for luxury vehicles and helicopters in Gujarat, with over 300 high-end cars and 62 helicopters booked for wedding ceremonies and processions. Grooms in Ahmedabad are opting for premium cars such as Rolls Royce Phantom, Jaguar, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Mustang GT and Lamborghini to make grand […]
A number of violent terrorist attacks that had a significant impact on India and drew international attention were the 2008 Mumbai attacks, also known as the 26/11 attacks. In a planned attack on multiple important places in Mumbai, ten armed men from the Pakistan-based outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) fatally killed 175 people and injured over 300 […]
Congress MP Rajiv Shukla said on Tuesday that Rahul Gandhi, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, has left for violence-hit Sambhal with a delegation of party leaders. Speaking to a section of the media, Shukla said, “Rahul Gandhi and the Congress delegation have left for Sambhal directly from Parliament.” The visit comes after […]
India batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history on Monday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as he became the youngest player ever to be sold at an IPL auction. Suryavanshi was bought for a remarkable Rs 1.10 crore by Rajasthan Royals (RR) after a fierce bidding battle with Delhi Capitals (DC). At just 13 years old, he will […]
Consulting and Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) emerged as the top preferred sectors for students, as per the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad’s (IIMA) consolidated summer placement report for the Class of 2026. Of the 394 students who participated in the PGP Batch of 2026 summer placement process, 150 secured internships in consulting, while […]
Gujarat Titans has secured England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler for an impressive Rs 15.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rajasthan Royals entered the bidding early in an attempt to acquire Buttler at a lower price, but Gujarat Titans remained steadfast in their pursuit of the England white-ball captain. Following an […]
Kagiso Rabada has been acquired by the Gujarat Titans for Rs 10.75 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction, held on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rabada, listed as a marquee player, entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Despite his consistent performances, the Punjab Kings released Rabada ahead of the auction. […]
Fifteen candidates from the ruling Mahayuti alliance, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Ajit Pawar in their own bases of Kopri-Pachpakhadi and Baramati, exceeded the one-lakh winning margin mark. The 15 candidates include three from Shinde’s Shiv Sena, four from the Nationalist Congress Party, led by Ajit Pawar and eight from the BJP. […]
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led ‘Mahayuti’ alliance is leading on 220 seats in Maharashtra, the battle for chief minister has now begun. Party leaders from within the alliance are rooting for their heads to be the next CM. Sunetra, the wife of Ajit Pawar, expressed her desire for him to become the chief minister. […]
Targeting a number of Hamas terrorists who played significant roles in the October 7 massacre, the Israeli Air Force struck Beit Lahia in northern Gaza overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. Jihad Mahmoud Yahya Kahlout, a company commander in Hamas’s Nukhba unit and Muhammad Riyad Ali Uqal, another Hamas company commander, were among the terrorists killed, […]
Gujarat Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil has demanded an immediate investigation into allegations against the Adani Group following charges brought in by United States authorities. “Adani should be arrested but we all know that Modiji would not do that since the trail would lead the inquiry to him also at a personal level”, […]
The rupee weakened by eight paise to reach a record low of 84.50 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by a sharp sell-off in domestic equity markets and rising crude oil prices amid geopolitical volatility. Forex traders claim that the US dollar gained strength due to its safe-haven appeal amid rising tensions between […]
Eight companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have arrived in Imphal, Manipur, amid an increase in violence. These personnel would be stationed in sensitive and remote regions. A day after another contingent of 11 CAPF companies landed in the state, these forces arrived in Imphal on Wednesday. An official said, “Four companies each […]
Three exit polls suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies are likely to secure victory in the Jharkhand assembly election. However, one exit poll predicts a win for the alliance led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). According to an exit poll by Matrize, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) may […]
Gujarat Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of betraying tribal communities by discontinuing the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for students admitted through the management quota in the state. The scheme, which was claimed to be introduced on July 01, 2010 under the Congress-led central government, provided financial […]
The family of 18-year-old MBBS student, who died after he was allegedly ‘made to stand for three hours’ during a ragging incident at the GMERS college hostel in Dharpur, Patan, called for stricter measures against harassment. The victim, Anil Methaniya, a first-year student from Surendranagar district, suffered fatal head injuries on November 17 after fainting […]
Brazilian authorities have detained five officers accused of being involved in a plot to overthrow the government and assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after the 2022 elections. Investigation findings showed that the plotters also planned to attack Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Court and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. Four military personnel […]
A court in Pune has directed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear in person on December 2 regarding a defamation case lodged against him by the grandnephew of Hindutva figure V D Savarkar. Satyaki Savarkar filed a complaint in a Pune court, alleging that Rahul Gandhi, during a speech in London in March 2023, claimed […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India in the near future, the Kremlin announced today, noting that Moscow and New Delhi are “coordinating the dates”. The visit, expected early next year, forms part of an established arrangement for reciprocal annual visits between the leaders of the two nations. Without disclosing details of the […]
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, intends to contest the Rs 213.14-crore fine imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over alleged unfair business practices concerning the messaging app’s 2021 privacy policy update. The fine is accompanied by orders for the company to cease anti-competitive conduct and to implement specific remedies within a set […]
Renowned Lucky Restaurant in the Lal Darwaza area was fined Rs 10,000 by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Monday for maintaining unhygienic kitchen conditions. This action was part of a broader initiative by the AMC to combat public littering and unhygienic practices across the city, which also saw the sealing of nine outlets. Lucky […]
New Delhi: On November 18, the Union health ministry released a letter to reporters. It was written by the health secretary to the chief secretaries of all states and union territories in the country on the same day. The letter asked them to take a series of steps to tackle health issues arising out of rising […]
The brother of jailed criminal Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol Bishnoi, was detained in the United States on Monday. After questioning Anmol Bishnoi, US officials may first hand him over to Canadian police in connection with Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder. Following that, Indian authorities may take custody of him. Initial reports state that Anmol, a notorious criminal […]
Following the security situation in Manipur, the Central government has decided to deploy an additional 50 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), comprising more than 5,000 personnel, in the state. On Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with security officials at North Block and instructed paramilitary forces to focus on bringing peace […]
Nagpur’s Mahal area, typically buzzing with noise, presents a contrasting tranquillity within the heavily guarded RSS headquarters on a sunny Friday morning. While the city outside is alive with election fervour, featuring colourful political posters and campaign vehicles blaring party messages, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) presence remains understated. However, media reports suggest the organisation […]
The ‘Gujarat Model’, often cited for its development and governance, is under scrutiny as Ahmedabad faces a surge in criminal incidents. Recent reports show five murders in just 10 days, raising concerns over law and order. However, city Police Commissioner GS Malik has claimed that the situation is under control. In a press briefing on […]
On the eve of the Lok Sabha poll results, both Narendra Modi and Amit Shah gave an unprecedented call urging people to buy shares in the market on the assumption that BJP would win a decisive victory and the stock markets would be on a roll. However, after the results, the stock market crashed over […]
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested a Gujarat resident from Akola in Maharashtra on Sunday in connection with the former minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case, bringing the total number of arrests in the high-profile incident to 25. Salmanbhai Iqbalbhai Vohra, a resident of Petlad in Gujarat’s Anand district, was apprehended from Balapur in […]
Eighteen-year-old MBBS student from a medical college in Gujarat’s Patan district died on Sunday, allegedly after being forced to stand for three hours during a ragging incident with senior students. The deceased was a first-year MBBS student at the college who reportedly fell unconscious after being forced to stand for an extended period of time. […]
Two flares were fired at the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu early on Sunday. The Israel Police confirmed the incident, stating that neither Netanyahu nor his family were at home during the attack. Addressing the incident, the police said, “A joint investigation by the General Security Service and the Israel Police was […]
In light of the unstable situation in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his rallies in Maharashtra on Sunday and is returning to Delhi. According to the reports, he will likely convene a meeting to discuss the current situation in the northeastern state. Even as security forces thwarted an agitator’s attempt to storm […]
A shootout in the Nehrunagar area of Ahmedabad has left a vegetable vendor fighting for his life. Badaji Marwadi was shot by an unidentified person on Saturday evening. His condition is reported to be critical. Assistant Commissioner of Police (M Division), A B Valand, confirmed the incident. “The shooting occurred on Saturday evening while Marwadi […]
The much-awaited 6th edition of the Abhivyakti Art Festival is set to captivate audiences from November 21 to December 8, 2024. Taking place at the Gujarat University campus and ATIRA in Ahmedabad, the festival promises a mesmerising exploration of emotions, creativity and storytelling through music, dance, theatre and visual arts. This year’s theme, “Stories from […]
At least 10 newborns lost their lives in fire that broke out at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi district late on Friday night. Sixteen others sustained critical injuries and are receiving medical attention. The NICU ward reportedly housed 54 infants at the time of the incident. […]
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary in his upcoming administration, set to begin in January. At 27, Leavitt will become the youngest person in US history to hold this role, surpassing Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he assumed the position under President Richard Nixon […]
Around 46 per cent of eligible bachelors exhibit commitment anxiety and hesitate to assume marital obligations. Notably, women are more reluctant than men to get married. This emerged in a recent survey by the Psychology Department of Saurashtra University. The study’s 1,242 participants included 500 eligible bachelors, marriage bureau personnel, and parents of single individuals. […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Wednesday apprehended a police constable, Virendrasinh Padheriya, accused of fatally stabbing a 23-year-old MBA student in an alleged road rage incident. The victim, Priyanshu Jain, a second-year student at MICA, succumbed to stab wounds on November 11, following an altercation in Bopal area of the city. Padheriya, who had been […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark ruling on Wednesday, declared that the demolition of citizens’ properties without due process, solely based on suspected involvement in a crime, contravenes the rule of law. The Court also directed that officials responsible for such “high-handed actions” should be held accountable, issuing specific guidelines to be followed […]
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar has instructed the Election Commission’s central observers assigned to the Maharashtra Assembly elections to ensure fairness, address candidates’ concerns promptly and uphold professional conduct. Kumar directed the central observers to be available to all candidates and parties without showing favouritism at a review meeting. He also urged them to […]
Academic pressure affects every child. In a tragic incident, a 17-year-old girl took her own life, fearing she would not achieve the marks needed for her desired medical college. The Class 12 student was found hanging at her residence in Oscar Residency near Ayodhya Chowk in Rajkot on Sunday night. Local police informed that she […]
With the abrupt suspension of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa throwing a lengthy shadow over their plans, Indian students’ ambition to study in Canada has become more complex. The stoppage has significantly impacted the international education sector, as living expenses are soaring and visa requirements are becoming more stringent. Over the last six to […]
The Ahmedabad police are turning to an age-old method of sketching in an attempt to identify the suspect in the murder of a 23-year-old student. This comes after the local police were unable to find clear CCTV footage in the Bopal area of ‘smart city’. The victim, Priyanshu Jain, was stabbed to death allegedly by […]
The Gujarat Government aims to implement the Liquid Waste Management Rules, 2024, which are currently in the drafting stage. The state government is expected to enforce these rules in the coming months. These rules address wastewater management issues across residential areas, urban local bodies and industrial areas across the state. The new rules will focus […]
A 35-year-old man from Dholka taluka in Ahmedabad died by suicide after finding his wife having sexual relations with her brother. As per the FIR lodged by the father of the deceased, his son first married a woman from Dholka in 2009 and got divorced in 2017. The father stated that he did not have […]
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has stated that while many countries are nervous following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections, India is not among them. Speaking at the Aditya Birla 25th Silver Jubilee Scholarship Programme in Mumbai, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had established strong relations with several US presidents. […]
Vistara, the full-service airline that captivated hearts with its first-rate service, will run its final flights today before merging with Air India, signalling the end of an era for India’s skies. The merger, which was a calculated move by the Tata Group, unites two of the biggest brands in Indian aviation and changes the country’s […]
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Sources claim that Justice Sanjiv Khanna has made addressing judicial pendency a top priority and […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stated that the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra will retain power with a full majority and the decision on the Chief Minister will be made by the alliance partners after the state elections. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai on Sunday after unveiling the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) manifesto for […]
President-elect Donald Trump has ruled out two of his former Cabinet members, ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former UN envoy Nikki Haley, from joining his upcoming administration. Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the election held on November 5. Trump previously […]
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) presented two individuals in a local court on Friday who were apprehended with gold valued at Rs 4.72 crore at Surat International Airport. The accused, Vipul Sheladiya and Abhay Kilaji, were remanded in judicial custody by the court. The gold was found hidden in their underwear and shoes. They […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said that it has filed a prosecution case against Kiran Jagdish Patel before a special court in Srinagar, over a year and a half after he was arrested for impersonating a Prime Minister’s Office official. On October 28, the Ahmedabad resident was the subject of a prosecution case filed by […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the presence of Khalistan supporters in Canada but clarified that they do not represent the entire Sikh community. His remarks came during Diwali celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions with India over the death of Khalistan supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar. “There are many supporters […]
To enjoy their winter vacations more conveniently, passengers flying from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) will soon have extensive travel options as IndiGo has now introduced four new routes starting from December this year. As part of the airline’s winter schedule, these routes will connect Ahmedabad with Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Kochi and Kolkata. Flights […]
A fire that took place at a spa within the Fortune complex on City Light Road, Surat, claimed the lives of two women from Sikkim on Wednesday evening, officials reported. The women, aged 24 and 30, succumbed to asphyxiation after inhaling smoke, police confirmed, with their bodies later discovered in the spa’s bathroom on the […]
India has accused Canada that it had blocked an Australian media outlet hours after it aired the press conference of External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Canada’s action of blocking the social media accounts and […]
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said that he is not “anti-business” as portrayed by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), but rather “anti-monopoly” and “against creating oligopolies.” His comments followed an opinion piece in a media outlet the previous day, in which he stated that while the original East India Company […]
A 70-year-old man from Gandhinagar contracted a Zika virus infection, after which he was treated and discharged from the hospital. According to a statement from the Gujarat Health Department on Thursday, the man was discharged from the hospital a week ago after fully recovering, even though the report confirming the Zika virus infection was received […]
The Supreme Court has exercised its extraordinary constitutional authority, ordering the liquidation of grounded airline Jet Airways’ assets. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra on Thursday overturned the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) decision that supported Jet Airways’ resolution plan and approved the transfer of ownership […]
The Gujarat Housing Board’s move of giving away nine hectares of prime land in Ahmedabad’s affluent, Science City area, valued at approximately Rs 1,000 crore, to SAL company’s Adarsh Foundation for only Rs 36 lakh on a 99-year lease has drawn public scrutiny. The land was originally acquired from local farmers in 1974 for the […]
Donald Trump claimed victory on Wednesday, vowing to “heal” the nation as election results placed him on the brink of a historic return to the White House, edging out Vice President Kamala Harris in a dramatic political comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with […]
Sharad Pawar, a key figure in Maharashtra politics for over six decades, has signalled that he plans to retire, stating he will no longer contest in future elections and will focus on guiding the younger generation. At 83, Pawar remarked that he must “stop somewhere,” suggesting the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections may be his final […]
Highlighting the problem of suicides among diamond workers in Surat over the past 18 months, the Congress stated on Tuesday that these incidents should be officially recorded and financial support should be offered to protect them from market fluctuations. In a post on X (formally Twitter), Congress General Secretary in charge of communications and MP […]
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Tuesday that Parliament’s winter session will commence on November 25 and end on December 20. “On the recommendation of the Government of India, the Hon’ble President has approved the proposal to summon both Houses of Parliament for the Winter Session 2024 from November 25 to December 20, subject to […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Sanjay Kumar Verma, a 1990-batch IPS officer who is currently the Director General of Police (Legal and Technical Wing), as the new police chief of Maharashtra ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Verma, the front-runner for the Director General of Police (DGP) position, is set to retire […]
On the day people in Gujarat were celebrating their ‘New Year’ occasion, a tragic incident came to light from Amreli district where four small children aged between three and seven died due to suffocation after being trapped in a locked car. The incident occurred in Randhiya village of Amreli taluka on November 2. The four […]
The Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, who is set to leave office on November 10, emphasised that judicial independence does not solely mean ruling against the government. Speaking at an event in Delhi, the Chief Justice encouraged the public to trust judges to make fair and balanced decisions. Reflecting on his recent ruling striking […]
Following the targeting of a consular camp outside a Hindu temple in Brampton by pro-Khalistan supporters, the Indian Mission in Ottawa expressed disappointment on Monday and accused “anti-India elements” for the violence. In response to the demands of Indian nationals, the Indian Mission also expressed dismay at the disruptions to regular consular activities, which it […]
On a rainy night, Khirad, portrayed by Mahira Khan, gets drenched in the rain, in a black Anarkali suit, her beauty enhanced by innocence and spontaneity. Watching her, Ashar (Fawad Khan) falls deeply in love. This is Humsafar, a Pakistani series that quickly captured Indian hearts, with this scene alone becoming one of the most-watched […]
A 24-year-old woman was arrested by the Mumbai police on Sunday for allegedly sending a death threat to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The woman, identified as Fatima Khan, resides with her family in Ulhasnagar, a locality in Maharashtra’s Thane district, an official reported. Earlier in the day, the Mumbai traffic police reported receiving […]
The family of Renukaswamy, who was allegedly killed by renowned actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and others, declined to comment on Wednesday regarding the Karnataka High Court’s decision to grant the actor interim bail on medical grounds. However, they expressed confidence that justice would be served, as they have faith in both the judiciary and the police. […]
DK Panda, a former Inspector General of Police and widely known as ‘Doosri Radha,’ has filed a complaint against unknown individuals, alleging a fraud amounting to Rs 381 crore. Following his complaint, a case has been registered at Dhoomanganj Police Station in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Panda, citing potential terror links, has requested that the investigation […]
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison has confirmed a report that Canada is accusing a cabinet minister and close associate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of directing intelligence-gathering operations on Canadians. As per media reports, Union Home Minister Amit Shah was accused by Canadian officials of orchestrating a campaign of violence and intimidation against Sikh […]
The Central government has asked companies to lower the prices of three anti-cancer drugs to pass on the benefits of customs duty exemptions and reductions in GST to consumers. In keeping with its commitment to making medications affordable, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has issued an office memorandum directing the relevant manufacturers to reduce the […]
A man from Ahmedabad has been defrauded of over Rs 1 crore in an investment scam involving the misuse of the well-known Mumbai-based financial services firm Motilal Oswal’s name. According to the complaint filed with the Bopal police, the victim, Mehul Rawal, a resident of Marutinandan Kutir in Bopal, was added to a WhatsApp group […]
The Ahmedabad Commissioner of Police, G S Malik, has introduced new regulations to end the practice of 24-hour shifts for police personnel, mandating instead that officers work in 8 or 12-hour rotations. According to Malik’s directive, drivers of police vans, Police Control Room (PCR) vehicles, and duty staff will now operate on shorter shifts. Previously, […]
The local police have identified a 35-year-old man from Gondia in Maharashtra as responsible for a series of hoax bomb threats that caused widespread panic, delayed flights, and heightened security at airports and other locations. The suspect has been recognised by the special branch of the Nagpur city police as Jagdish Uikey, an author who […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have jointly inaugurated India’s inaugural private military transport aircraft production plant in Vadodara, Gujarat. This facility marks India’s first final assembly line in the private aviation sector which will produce aircraft ready for deployment. Situated at the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) campus, this facility […]
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is expected to initiate the census process in 2025, with completion anticipated by 2026. This exercise to tally the country’s population will occur after a four-year delay. According to reports, the Centre would begin the Lok Sabha seat delimitation process after the census is over. By 2028, the delimitation […]
At least 50 flights operated by Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday. Over the past two weeks, more than 350 flights have encountered similar hoax threats, with most of these threats issued through social media. Akasa Air said that security alerts were issued to 15 of its flights. All aircraft have been cleared to […]
The Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday arrested 12 Indian fishermen and seized their trawler for allegedly engaging in poaching within its territorial waters. With the most recent arrest, the total number of Indian nationals detained by the island nation in similar incidents this year has increased to 462. According to a press release from the […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the issue of cybercrime on Sunday, specifically the rise in “digital arrests,” emphasising that it affects all sectors of society. He urged the public to follow the principle of “stop, think, and take action” when encountering such scams. During his 115th ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast, PM Modi stated that investigating […]
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has stated that the recent breakthrough agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) does not imply that all issues between the two nations have been resolved; however, the disengagement allows further steps to be considered. Speaking at an event on Saturday, Jaishankar said, “The […]
Delhi’s air quality worsened on Sunday, with the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) reporting an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 352, which falls into the “very poor” category. This is lower than the ‘poor’ average AQI of 255 on Saturday. Additionally, the AQI in the Anand Vihar area surpassed 400, […]
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat Police has arrested an individual named Pankaj Kotiya from Porbandar on suspicion of sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani contact. The accused, identified as Pankaj Kotiya, reportedly gathered intelligence on coastal security operations, including the Indian Coast Guard, and relayed details regarding their deployment, positioning and other classified information […]
Milind Deora, who left the Congress to join Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena earlier this year, will be contesting against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray for the Worli seat in Mumbai. Aaditya Thackeray, son of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, is the current MLA from Worli, having won the seat in […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has detained 48 Bangladeshi nationals on suspicion of residing illegally in the city. These individuals were apprehended as part of an extensive crackdown on criminal networks involved in document forgery and human trafficking. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Assistant Commissioner of Police Bharat Patel stated that legal procedures are currently […]
Suraj Desai, an outstanding tennis player associated with the Income Tax Department in Ahmedabad, has achieved a new milestone as he secured the Silver Medal along with his team member, Himansh Mehta, at the Pickleball World Cup 2024 in Lima, Peru. The achievement is crucial because players from 36 countries participated in the tournament. Desai, […]
Mumbai police recently disclosed that they have found photographs of Baba Siddique and his son, Zeeshan, on the Snapchat app, which was installed on the phones of the three individuals accused of Siddique’s murder. Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister, was killed earlier this month. Although much of the data had been deleted, investigators were able […]
The Central Government has removed former Gujarat’s IITE Vice Chancellor, Professor Saroj Sharma, from her role as a chairperson of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)— the largest open schooling board in the country—following a Delhi Police investigation into the suicide of a driver at the institute who had accused her of harassment and […]
Despite fatal risks and multiple deaths of illegal Indian immigrants attempting to cross borders, the desire for a new life in the United States, particularly among Gujaratis, remains unyielding. According to data from the US Customs and Border Protection (US-CBP), during the fiscal year 2024—spanning from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024—29 lakh illegal […]
Thirty-five years after it went into liquidation, one more piece of land of closed Aryoday Spinning and Weaving Mills Company Limited has been sold for Rs 82 crore. More than 60 per cent of the mill workers have passed away waiting for the compensation ever since the mill went into liquidation. Located in Asarwa, Aryoday […]
Following tragic incidents at Harni Lake in Vadodara and a bridge collapse in Morbi where hundreds of people had died, the Gujarat government has now intensified safety protocols for water sports and boating activities across the state. As Diwali nears, many residents are expected to go on holiday trips. The newly approved Gujarat Inland Vessels […]
Liberal MPs convened on Parliament Hill on Wednesday and internal calls for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to quit as a Liberal leader were growing. During the private meeting, dissenting MPs expressed their concerns to Trudeau, highlighting increasing dissatisfaction within the party. This meeting was part of the weekly caucus sessions held while the House […]
Gujarat has offered various models to the nation. Amongst this is the model of fakes. From fake teachers, fake police, fake degrees and fake doctors; now the Gujarat government has exposed a fake judge. Morris Samuel Christian has been arrested by the Ahmedabad police for running a “fake” court in Gandhinagar for nearly six years. […]
The recently appointed NID director Ashok Mondal’s decisions has come under a scanner after a series of protests by faculty and students. Mondol, sources tell Vibes of India, has been summoned to Delhi. Especially under criticism is Mondol’s decision to divest the leadership position of six women as chairpersons of different committees. Ashok Mondal formally […]
Mumbai, a city once plagued by organised crime, appears to be witnessing the re-emergence of gang violence after more than two decades of relative peace. From the firing of warning shots outside actor Salman Khan’s residence in April to the assassination of former MLA Baba Siddique on 12 October, both incidents are allegedly linked to […]
This year, relentless rainfall has devastated large parts of Gujarat, particularly the Saurashtra region, with widespread crop destruction leaving farmers in severe distress. Most areas have suffered significant agricultural losses, and many farmers are facing the complete loss of their harvests due to the unrelenting downpours in the Monsoon season. Congress has responded by making […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a crucial bilateral meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Vadodara on October 28, according to a statement released by the Gujarat government on Monday. Both nations are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Laxmi Vilas Palace’s Durbar Hall. During their visit, Modi and Sánchez […]
India has announced that it has reached an agreement with China on patrolling at the remaining friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. This marks a significant breakthrough in the prolonged dispute, following weeks of negotiations between the two nations. In a press briefing on Monday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri […]
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to submit her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election on Wednesday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, will accompany her. Ahead of submitting her nomination on October 23, Priyanka Gandhi met with party leader Kharge on Monday to seek his […]
The notorious jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s family reportedly spends between Rs 35 lakh and Rs 40 lakh each year to ensure his well-being in Gujarat’s Sabarmati Jail. Bishnoi, who is implicated by Canadian authorities for allegedly running a criminal network that targets Khalistani extremists, hails from a wealthy family in Punjab. Ramesh Bishnoi, Lawrence’s cousin, […]
A large explosion has rocked the Prashant Vihar area near Rohini in New Delhi on Sunday morning. The authorities stated that although there were no injuries reported, nearby cars and houses sustained damage. The Delhi police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the National Security Guard (NSG) conducted a comprehensive investigation after finding evidence of […]
The United States is investigating a leak of highly classified intelligence that discloses Israel’s potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. The validity of the papers has been verified by one of the sources. A US official called the disclosure “deeply concerning”. The documents, which are dated October 15 and 16, were uploaded to […]
Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh in 2017, has joined the Shiv Sena in Jalna, Maharashtra. In the presence of party leader and former state minister Arjun Khotkar, Pangarkar joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, on Friday. “Pangarkar is a former Shiv Sainik and has returned to the party. He […]
The Gujarat High Court on Friday granted Narayan Sai, a convicted rapist, permission to visit his father, self-styled godman Asaram, in Jodhpur Central Jail for four hours, citing “humanitarian grounds” due to Asaram’s deteriorating health. Narayan Sai is currently serving a sentence in a Surat jail for repeatedly sexually assaulting a woman at his father’s […]
A businessman from the Ranip area of Ahmedabad has fallen victim to a Rs 3.10 crore scam involving a fake American EB-5 visa scheme. Sixty-one-year-old Yogesh Patel, a resident of Devmandir Society and BJP corporator from New Vadaj Ward, was lured into investing in an American company under the false promise of receiving an EB-5 […]
The Gujarat High Court has declined to transfer the investigation into the 2022 Morbi bridge collapse to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), a request made by the families of the victims. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Pranav Trivedi stated that the court could not scrutinise the ongoing investigation. The […]
Former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kamlesh Patel passed away on Thursday. Patel represented the Maninagar assembly seat in Ahmedabad during the 1990s and early 2000s. Patel, a foundational member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), held the Maninagar seat until he vacated it to make way for the then Chief Minister Narendra Modi. […]
The state government has submitted to the Supreme Court that recent demolitions in Prabhas Patan village, Gir Somnath district, were carried out on government lands and fall within exceptions outlined by the high court. In an affidavit responding to a contempt petition, state authorities claim that Summast Patni Muslim Jamaat, the organisation filing the plea, […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud has officially recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court’s second-most senior judge, as his successor on Thursday. In a letter to the Central government, CJI Chandrachud indicated that, as he will be stepping down from office on November 10, Justice Khanna would be his successor. Justice Khanna will begin […]
(On the left, clockwise from left, Narendra Modi, Lawrence Bishnoi, Ajit Doval and Amit Shah. On the right, clockwise from the bottom, Justin Trudeu, Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.) In a set of charges that are surely unprecedented in the history of diplomatic relations between friendly democratic countries, Canada has accused India of […]
New Delhi: Testifying yesterday before an inquiry commission looking into foreign interference in Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his allegation that the Indian government was involved in the 2023 murder of Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and other acts of violence in the country and provided an account – for the first time so […]
Nick Jonas made a hasty exit from the stage during the Jonas Brothers’ concert in Prague after a laser was aimed at him, sparking panic. Videos circulating online show Nick performing alongside his brothers, Kevin and Joe Jonas, when he noticed the laser and quickly ran for safety. He also signalled to his security team […]
The former wife of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Jemima Goldsmith, has made some grave accusations against the Shehbaz Sharif-led government. She said that her ex-husband was being kept in solitary confinement, that the authorities had turned off the power supply in his jail cell, and that he was no longer permitted to […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that it was conducting the investigation into the rape and murder case of a doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata with the “utmost seriousness.” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, presented the agency’s fifth status report to a […]
The widespread practice of purchasing 20-litre jars of drinking water is compromising the health of citizens in Gujarat, according to health experts. A significant number of these bottles are unbranded and consumers are often left in the dark about the manufacturing company or the source of the water. Manufacturers frequently assert that their products are […]
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has taken custody of three directors and two consultants from Aavkar Drugs Pvt Ltd on a three-day transit remand. The five individuals were arrested after it was discovered that the Ankleshwar-based firm was manufacturing cocaine intended for distribution in Delhi. The arrested individuals have been identified as directors Ashwin […]
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) is at the centre of a controversy following the suicide of second-year PGP student Akshith Bhukya. It has come to light that CAO has previously been reported to the B-school authorities for alleged “high-handedness.” Media reports indicate that CAO Brigadier (Retd) Dinesh […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections in the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand on Oct 15. In addition, the ECI revealed the dates for by-elections in 48 assembly seats and 2 parliamentary constituencies across 15 states. Among these is the Vav assembly constituency in Gujarat. According to […]
The Election Commission of India has today announced the schedule for the upcoming Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. The term of the Maharashtra assembly is set to end on November 26, while the Jharkhand assembly’s term will conclude on January 5 2025. In Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv […]
A housekeeping employee at a private school in Noida has been arrested on suspicion of raping a three-year-old pupil on school grounds last week. The accused, a Nithari resident who had been employed on a contractual basis for mere months, is alleged to have lured the young girl to an area beyond the school’s CCTV […]
Canada has accused the Indian government of involvement in homicide and extortion aimed at silencing critics of India living in Canada, further intensifying a diplomatic dispute that began with the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. On Monday, Canada expelled India’s High Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma and five other Indian diplomats, accusing […]
The Gujarat Police have arrested 17 individuals, including four Taiwanese nationals, for allegedly operating a nationwide “digital arrest” scam. This racket targeted elderly people, convincing them they were under investigation for crimes like money laundering or drug smuggling and pressuring them to pay money to avoid these fabricated charges. Following technological analysis and surveillance, the […]
What began as a dispute over a mere 24 paise has culminated in a man being fined Rs 1,000 by a consumer court. Prashant Patel, a resident of Detroj-Rampura village, took a local pizza restaurant to court, claiming he had been overcharged by just a fraction of a rupee due to rounding off his bill. […]
India announced on Monday that it will withdraw its high commissioner and other diplomats from Canada, in response to Ottawa’s attempt to link them to an investigation into the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made the announcement following a meeting with Canada’s chargé d’affaires, who was summoned […]
Senior Congress leader K Keshav Rao, BRS leader Harish Rao, and several others paid tribute on Monday to former Delhi University professor and human rights activist G N Saibaba, who passed away in Hyderabad. Keshav Rao and MLA Harish Rao visited the residence of Saibaba’s brother in Moula-Ali, where the late professor’s body was kept […]
India on Monday “strongly” dismissed a diplomatic communication from Canada, which suggested that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats were “persons of interest” in an ongoing investigation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the allegations “preposterous imputations” and linked them to the political agenda of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. In a […]
The gang of Lawrence Bishnoi has taken responsibility for the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, while also issuing fresh threats to Bollywood star Salman Khan. The assassination of Siddique, known for his close ties to Khan, marks a significant escalation in the long-standing vendetta between Bishnoi and the actor. Siddique, a prominent political […]
Students’ Affairs Council at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) have called for the establishment of a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a final-year student last month. Akshith Bhukya, 24, from Warangal, Telangana, was found dead in his hostel room on 26 September, in what is believed to be a […]
The Maharashtra government has announced a complete toll waiver for light motor vehicles at all five toll booths in Mumbai. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde revealed the move on Monday, stating that the toll exemption will come into effect from midnight. The decision comes days before the upcoming Assembly polls. It is expected to bring relief […]
Amid the ongoing controversy over the offering of ‘laddus’ at the Tirupati temple, the ‘mahaprasad’ distributed to devotees at the renowned Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has seen a significant transformation. Banas Dairy, part of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets products under the […]
The continued outflow of foreign capital from Indian equities and the rise in crude oil prices amid global uncertainty caused the Indian rupee to fall 12 paise to a historic low of 84.0975 per dollar on October 11, marking the first time in history that it has fallen below the 84 mark against the US […]
Justifying ‘extra-judicial’ killings of those accused of rape, BJP MLA from Gujarat’s Dabhoi Shailesh Mehta said the state government should give police a free hand to eliminate such criminals in encounters’. Mehta, while interacting with media persons said, “Three incidents of rape were reported from Bhayli, Surat, and Kutch, and it emerged that migrants are […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning, forecasting heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat over the next 48 hours, valid until 8:30 am on 14th October. According to the latest bulletin, isolated places in South Gujarat districts, including Narmada, Bharuch, Surat and Tapi, as well as Saurashtra districts such as Junagadh, Porbandar […]
Five labourers were killed after soil caved in on them at a construction site in Gujarat’s Mehsana district on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred near Kadi town, around 37 km from the district headquarters. Several labourers were digging a pit for an underground tank for a factory at Jasalpur village when loose soil caved […]
Hemant Bhukya, father of a 24-year-old second-year MBA student at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) who recently died by suicide, has accused local police of failing to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. On 26 September, Akshit Bhukya, a native of Warangal in Telangana, was found hanging in his hostel room at […]
Two Agniveers died on Thursday afternoon after a shell from an Indian field gun exploded during firing practice at the Artillery Centre in Nashik district of Maharashtra. A team of Agniveers was firing an Indian field gun when one of the shells exploded. Agniveers Gohil Vishwaraj Singh (20) and Saifat Shit (21) were killed in […]
A Goddess Kali crown that was given to a renowned temple in Bangladesh in 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been stolen. The silver, gold-plated crown was stolen from the Jeshoreshwari temple in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, on Thursday afternoon, shortly after the temple priest left following the day’s worship. It was later found missing from […]
A firing incident took place on October 10 at the Mandli Garba, near Oganaj Circle on Sardar Patel Ring Road, during a clash between two groups. The altercation occurred at approximately 6:30 AM while participants were dancing to the beat of drums. A minor dispute between two groups escalated into a confrontation, prompting security staff […]
In the gang rape case involving a minor in the Mangrol area of Surat, where a 17-year-old was brutally assaulted by three men during the Navratri celebrations, one of the two accused arrested by police in Tadkeshwar village died on Thursday. The deceased, Shiv Shankar, also known as Dayashankar Chourasiya, was taken to the New […]
The Gujarat Government has announced a day of state mourning today, 10 October, in honour of Ratan Naval Tata, the renowned industrialist who died yesterday evening. As a mark of respect for the departed business magnate, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across the state on all buildings where it is regularly displayed. […]
Rafael Nadal, one of all-time greats in tennis, has announced his retirement from the sport. In an emotional video posted on Thursday, the 22-time Grand Slam winner said goodbye to the sport that helped him become one of the greatest athletes of all time. Nadal’s final match as a professional tennis player will be the […]
Shantanu Naidu, Ratan Tata’s trusted assistant, has expressed grief over the passing of the iconic industrialist and philanthropist, Ratan Tata. In an emotional post shared early this morning, Naidu mourned not just the loss of a national figure but also of a close personal friend. Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away late […]
As the Festival of Navratri continues, Kheliyas have been enthusiastically playing Garba late into the night for over six days. However, the joy of Garba enthusiasts may be dampened in the coming days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued predictions of light rain in certain regions of South Gujarat and Saurashtra. According to […]
While the people celebrate Navratri, a festival honouring feminine strength, an incident has surfaced in North Gujarat, where a woman was killed by her family member under the suspicion of being a witch. The incident occurred at around 2 am in Rampuri village of Bhiloda Taluka in Sabar Kantha district on Monday when the mother […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, who is set to retire on 8 November, has spoken candidly about his reflections on his two-year tenure, sharing his thoughts on the legacy he will leave for future generations of judges and legal professionals. Speaking at the convocation ceremony at JSW Law School in Bhutan, the Chief […]
The trailer for Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn, has been released and is drawing a range of responses from fans and critics alike. While many praise the action-packed thriller, others express more tempered reactions. Among those impressed is filmmaker Karan Johar, who hailed the trailer as a “mass entertainer”. The film, directed by Rohit Shetty, […]
The results of the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections have been announced, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surpassing the majority threshold in Haryana and emerging as the second-largest party in Jammu and Kashmir. Gujarat BJP Chief and Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, addressed the press at the state party headquarters, […]
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, joined by his supporters, continued his indefinite hunger strike on Tuesday at Delhi’s Ladakh Bhawan. Wangchuk, who is leading the movement for Ladakh to receive Sixth Schedule status, began his fast on Sunday afternoon. The demonstrators claim that no government official has spoken to them so far. Mehdi, an activist who […]
The first wins in the Jammu and Kashmir elections have been declared, with Nazir Ahmed Khan of the National Conference (NC) securing victory in Gurez, whilst the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Darshan Kumar claimed the Basohli constituency. Ahead of the results, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah cautioned the BJP against any attempts to undermine […]
Local police have recovered ten unclaimed packets containing approximately 12 kg of cocaine from a creek area near Gandhidham. The seized drugs have an estimated value of Rs 120 crore on the international market. Superintendent of Police for Kutch-East Division, Sagar Bagmar, said the discovery was made during a search on Sunday night following a […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that security forces have been conducting “offensive operations” against Naxals rather than being on the defensive and have had significant success lately. Speaking to Chief Ministers and other high-ranking officials from the Naxal-affected states, Shah claimed that the better security conditions had resulted in high voter turnout […]
Ahead of the vote counting, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah stated that his party is open to the possibility of seeking support from Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP to form a government in the Union Territory. On Monday, he criticised the decision to grant the Lieutenant Governor authority to nominate members to the five reserved seats in […]
Kurukshetra Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Jogpal underlined the security measures put in place by the Election Commission on Monday, stating that a strong three-tier security cordon has been placed in order to secure Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). On Tuesday, the results of the Haryana elections will be declared. The Deputy Commissioner added that the EVMs have […]
The Vadodara city police have apprehended all five suspects involved in the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in the Bhayli area. Police Commissioner Narasimha Komar addressed the media at the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) Police Station this afternoon, confirming the arrests. Three of the main accused have been identified as Munna Abbas Vanjara, […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in a joint effort with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Delhi, confiscated 907 kg of Mephedrone (MD) from a production site in the Bagroda Industrial Area of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. According to officials from the Gujarat ATS, the narcotic that was confiscated has an estimated worth of Rs 1814.18 […]
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (GMRC) has announced that it has extended its operating hours for the ongoing Navratri festival, with the last metro train now running till 2 am instead of 10 pm. At present, Ahmedabad metro services run from 6:20 am to 10 pm along the Phase-I corridor. Trains on the Phase-I corridor […]
The Delhi High Court will hear the bail application of former Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid on Monday. This relates to a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act concerning the alleged wider conspiracy behind the communal riots in February 2020. Before a bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur, the bail applications […]
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) president Mohan Bhagwat has stated that India is a Hindu nation and that, in order to ensure its security, the Hindu community must come together to put an end to language, caste, and regional conflicts. He also emphasised that the RSS is idea-based rather than mechanical in how it functions. Speaking […]
India’s benchmark indices fell nearly 1% on Friday in a volatile trading session, capping their worst weekly performance in over two years. The downturn was triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, prompting global investors to seek safer havens and raising concerns over potential oil price hikes. The markets also faced pressure due to […]
Jagat Prakash Nadda’s tenure as Bharatiya Janata Party president was to end in January last year, but was extended till June 30 this year. The party had to amend its constitution to empower the parliamentary board to take a decision on the new BJP president, “including his or her term and its extension in emergency situations”. It […]
Former Rajya Sabha MP and CEC member Dr Amee Yajnik on Tuesday highlighted the significant strides made by the ‘Shakti Abhiyan’ campaign, emphasising its role in empowering women in governance. At a joint press conference held at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan in Ahmedabad, senior Congress leaders Sonal Patel, Dr Amee Yajnik, and Jeniben Thummar, President of […]
In response to severe weather conditions, two teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Vadodara. They arrived at the city command and control centre of Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) on the evening of September 29 and will be mobilised to areas as required. Due to the heavy rains, a holiday […]
A few days after a 24-year-old MBA student was found dead in his hostel room at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), the police stated that, on the face of it, they have not found any evidence indicating that there was any instance of abetment to suicide. This occurred a day after Telangana-born Akshith […]
The Central government has stated that the names of 10 geological sites that were submitted to the Archaeological Survey of India in order to be listed as world heritage sites are being reviewed. Of the approximately 100 geo-heritage sites, 32 have been listed as National Geological Monuments. There is no legislation protecting geo-heritage sites, in […]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Iran’s Ayatollah regime that those who target Israel will suffer consequences and that Israel can reach any location in Iran or the Middle East after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed by an Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) precision strike. Netanyahu said, “If someone rises up to kill you, kill […]
Gujarat Crime Branch busted a gang posing as officials and promising lucrative government jobs in Ahmedabad. The Crime Branch said that four individuals had been arrested in connection with the scam, who had been identified as Jaldeep Tailor, Jitendra Prajapati, Ankit Pandya and Hitesh Sen. The investigation revealed that the group targeted around 40 people, […]
With Gujarat leading the country in its renewable energy goals with a 100GW capacity target by 2030, it is also paving the way of it being the one of the largest generators of solar waste in India. According to a recent study commissioned by the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), the state is […]
The naming of the newly constructed Hirasar Airport in Rajkot has again taken centre stage, with Rajya Sabha MP and Director of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Limited Parimal Nathwani weighing in on the matter. In a recent social media post, Nathwani proposed that the airport be named after former Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel, a […]
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Director Anant Ambani and bp CEO Murray Auchincloss on Thursday unveiled the 500th Jio-bp pulse Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai. During the launch, Anant Ambani said, “Jio-bp is playing a pioneering role in accelerating EV adoption in India. With […]
The Gujarat government on Thursday issued a new order amending the regulations governing gaming operations and issuing licenses based on the previous GDCR requirements, providing relief to owners of gaming zones. In the announcement, Prakash Dutta, Joint Secretary of the state urban development department, stated, “The government has decided to exempt certain existing gaming establishments […]
During his address at the 79th UN General Assembly on Thursday, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for India’s permanent seat in the UN Security Council (UNSC). This comes after similar calls for India’s membership made by French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden. He stated, “The Security Council has to […]
The Gujarat government’s plea for a review of the Supreme Court’s January 8 ruling concerning the Bilkis Bano convicts was turned down on Thursday, following particular concerns raised about the administration. Rejecting the plea, the top court said, “We are satisfied that there is no error apparent on the face of the record or any […]
A protest against the “worsening law and order situation” in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled Gujarat was organised by the Gujarat Congress on Thursday. The protest was in response to the cruel murder of a six-year-old girl student by the principal of a government school in the tribal region of Dahod. Congress leaders and workers protested […]
In a shocking and heart-wrenching incident, a primary school principal in a village in Dahod has been accused of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl. The crime, which occurred two days ago, has questioned the law and order situation in the present Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state. Gujarat Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil has condemned the act, […]
An incident has emerged from the Union Territory of Diu, where three students were allegedly assaulted by the school’s Father for chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Jai Hind.” Upon learning of the incident, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal promptly approached the district collector’s office and filed a detailed complaint. In response […]
The Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad Metro rail service has carried around 19,600 people in a week since it launched. Based on initial figures, the daily metro traffic for the week varied from 1,840 to 5,460 people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the service as part of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase II on September 16 and […]
The Centre has given its go-ahead to ISRO for the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM). Expected to launch in March 2028, this mission will mark India’s next major step in planetary exploration, taking its research beyond the Moon and Mars. The Cabinet led by PM Narendra Modi has approved Rs 1,236 crore for the VOM, that […]
Authorities in Bangladesh are expected to implement additional security measures ahead of the coming Durga Puja occasion, citing concerns of violence directed towards minority Hindu groups. Durga Puja is set to be celebrated from October 9 to 13. According to police, celebrations will take place in 32,666 pavilions across Bangladesh. The Inspector General of Police […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed its willingness to work closely with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s new government on Tuesday and stated that it will talk about when to conduct the next review of Sri Lanka’s loan plan. In a statement, IMF said, “We look forward to working together with President Dissanayake and his team […]
Despite receiving an unfavourable ruling from the Karnataka High Court regarding the Governor’s approval to sanction prosecution against him, Chief Minister Siddaramiah has the support of his cabinet colleagues, who have stated that there is no need for him to resign. On Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the BJP’s “political conspiracy” is […]
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust is investigating claims of mice crawling over the temple prasad, as shown in several viral videos circulating on social media. The Trust is also anticipated to hold a press conference regarding the issue on Tuesday. Additionally, more pictures displayed torn prasad packets after mice were spotted. Based on available information, the […]
A case of honour killing has surfaced following the arrest of a man and three of his relatives for the alleged murder of his 19-year-old daughter, just 17 km from Ahmedabad. The young girl, named Mansi, is believed to have been killed for expressing a desire to marry a man from the same clan. The […]
A former Indian Army soldier was arrested on Saturday in relation to the murder of a former BJP MP’s nephew in Chhota Udepur district. The incident happened on Friday evening when Kuldeep, the nephew of former BJP MP Ramsinh Rathwa, was shot dead in Pipladi village within the Kawant taluka of Chhota Udepur. The police […]
A senior executive of the Gujarat-based dairy firm Amul said on Saturday that the company has filed an FIR against those responsible for a “misinformation campaign” alleging that it provided ghee containing “animal fat” to the Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh. “In Andhra Pradesh, the ghee used in Tirupati was found to be adulterated. […]
Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) has obtained financing of $375 million from global lenders to expand its City Gas Distribution (CGD) business, the company announced on Friday. The company stated that the maiden financing of $375 million concluded with international lenders includes an initial commitment of $315 million, with an accordion feature to increase the […]
The controversy surrounding the alleged use of contaminated ghee in the making of sacred laddu prasadam for the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala intensified on Friday after the temple trust’s reiteration of the allegations made by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the body overseeing the temple’s operations, stated that ghee […]
The US-based firm Cantor Fitzgerald has begun coverage of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), giving it an ‘Overweight’ rating and setting a target price of Rs 2,251, indicating a potential 130 per cent increase from Thursday’s closing price. Cantor Fitzgerald noted that Adani Energy Solutions is trading at a 60 per cent discount to its […]
The Assam Women Journalists’ Forum (AWJF) on Thursday conducted a training session on “Reporting Climate Change and Gender” as part of its inaugural initiative in partnership with the Department of Communication and Journalism at Gauhati University. It has been observed in recent years that several regions of the country have experienced devastation due to climate […]
The Central Investigation Bureau (CBI)’s plea for a narco-analysis test on Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the RG Kar Medical Hospital rape and murder case, was rejected by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) in court after Roy declined to give his consent. Roy had previously undergone a polygraph test. The central agency has […]
In a series of coordinated raids on Friday, the Prevention of Crime Branch (PCB) and Special Operation Group (SOG) have confiscated fake gutka and paan masala estimated at worth Rs 5 crore. The raids targeted godowns in the Saniya-Hemand village and Kadodara area of Surat, where the illegal material was being stored. Based on specific […]
The officials at M R Gardi Vidhyalaya in Surendranagar have stated that students may have “used the link on their own” to find out how their parents might join the membership campaign after the school found itself in the middle of a controversy over claims that it enrolled its students as BJP members. On Friday, […]
IBS Business School has recently organised “FITWIT,” a unique initiative aimed at addressing the modern challenge of diminishing physical activity and mental engagement, often attributed to technological advancements. During the event, a live ‘Chair Yoga’ session was conducted by physiotherapist and yoga expert Dr. Mahek Kothari. In order to emphasise the significance of maintaining physical […]
Mohit Mungre and Saumitra Nachane, students from the Faculty of Technology at CEPT University, have secured the first and second positions, winning cash prizes of Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively, in the National Students Competition on ‘Learning from Failures in Plumbing Systems 2024’. The event was organised by the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), the […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has imposed an administrative fine of Rs 50,000 on the prestigious ITC Narmada Hotel, following a complaint by a customer who allegedly discovered an insect in his food. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, prompted the AMC to issue a formal notice to the hotel. In response, a team led […]
Two young Indian Army officers were assaulted and one of their two female friends was allegedly raped by unidentified men while the group was on a picnic in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Badgonda police station in-charge Lokendra Singh Hirore stated that the officers, aged 23 and 24, who were undergoing the […]
The Gujarat Government has deployed epidemic medical officers from various districts in Lakhpat and Abdasa talukas of Kutch where a mysterious illness has claimed 16 lives so far. These deaths have been attributed to flu and pneumonia. State Health Minister Rushikesh Patel and top health officers visited the affected areas on Wednesday. He tried to […]
Torrent Group’s charitable division, UNM Foundation, dedicated a newly constructed public garden in Naroda to the residents of Ahmedabad on Wednesday. This marks the 10th public garden to be developed and maintained under the UNM Foundation’s PRATITI initiative in the city. Ahmedabad Mayor Pratibha Jain inaugurated the new garden in the presence of Sudhir Prasad, […]
A 40-year-old man was sentenced to death by a city sessions court on Tuesday for the brutal murders of a man and his mother in the Odhav area of Ahmedabad on June 2, 2017. The motive behind the killings was the accused’s alleged illicit relationship with the victim’s wife Additional Sessions Judge B.B. Jadav delivered […]
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will undertake an official visit to India on 9-10 September at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be making his first trip to India. He will […]
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Friday launched the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy, a platform dedicated to preparing India’s youth for jobs of the future. The platform was introduced at a national conference on “Empowering Youth for the Jobs of the Future,” which was coordinated by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Reliance Foundation. […]
Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Friday seized 200 kg of ganja from an industrial facility in Vatva as part of a major enforcement operation. This operation was carried out as a part of the city police’s continuous efforts to combat drug trafficking. An established drug trafficking network that had been operating in Ahmedabad was the target […]
The police have arrested 15 fake doctors from the Pandesara area in Surat, Gujarat, who were practising allopathic medicine without legitimate qualifications. Additionally, a batch of medicines was confiscated from their clinics by the police. As part of an operation, the Pandesara police initially gathered information about these fraudulent doctors by sending undercover patients to […]
Following an intense monsoon period, the people of Gujarat can expect some relief as rainfall is predicted to decrease across most areas over the next seven days. The majority of the state is expected to experience light to moderate rainfall until September 10, according to the daily forecast from the Indian Meteorological Department. A yellow […]
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is among the most affected areas by the recent floods in the River Vishwamitri in Vadodara. Numerous departments have reported significant damage, including the university’s Arts Faculty’s Archaeology Department. Floodwaters have submerged numerous invaluable relics, most notably a 4th-century statue of Lord Buddha kept in the basement of the Archaeology […]
Heavy rainfall in Gujarat in the last week of August has resulted in the loss of 49 lives, damaged roads and caused floods. Over 37,000 people were rescued by multiple agencies including the NDRF and Army. Gujarat so far received 108 per cent of its average annual rainfall The depression, formed over the Gujarat-Rajasthan border, gradually […]
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said two-wheeler manufacturers should provide helmet to the buyer of the vehicle at a discount or reasonable rate as many people die in road accidents simply for not wearing helmets. Addressing a public gathering in New Delhi, Gadkari said 50,029 people lost their lives in accidents in the country […]
In Gujarat’s Vadodara, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has maintained a firm hold on power for the past 30 years, the flood that struck on August 26 has uncovered the extent of alleged corruption within the local administration. Residents have been left struggling with severe damage and losses worth crores. MLA Manisha Vakil and […]
As allegations surfaced on Friday blaming India for flooding in portions of Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs refuted them, calling the narrative “misleading” and “factually not correct.” Responding to a question during the media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen the reports on floods in Bangladesh, its narrative is […]
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday emphasised the need to begin a new chapter in relations between India and Bangladesh, indicating that this should begin with the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as her prolonged stay in India could further deteriorate bilateral ties. Reiterating his party’s aim for […]
The Indian embassy in Laos on Saturday reported that at least 47 Indians who were trapped in cyber scam centres in the Bokeo province have been rescued. Indian authorities have issued warnings to its citizens about fraudulent employment offers in Laos and have urged them to do extensive research in order to prevent these scams. […]
A team of 350 sanitation workers from Surat arrived in Vadodara on Friday to clean the affected areas following the flood, while six columns of the Indian Army continue to conduct rescue operations in the worst-hit regions due to the ongoing flood-like condition. “We have been working here for the last two days,” stated Mahesh […]
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday provided in-principle approval to the Rs 1,200 crore Vishwamitri Revival and Redevelopment Project. For over 10 years, there has been talk of this much-anticipated project, which would provide a thorough water management system. He met at the district collectorate with high-ranking officials of the district administration and the Vadodara […]
Industrialist and philanthropist Hasmukh Patel, the owner of Mombasa Cement Company, passed away on Thursday. He was 58. Family Spokesman Samir Bhalo informed that Patel, popularly known as Hasuu, breathed his last at 1 pm while receiving treatment at a Mombasa hospital in Kenya. Bhalo said that he had been unwell for two days, complaining […]
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has ruled out stepping down, claiming he has neither committed a crime nor caused a scandal and has pledged to fully restore peace in the state with the assistance of the Centre in six months as ethnic violence has started to steadily decline. In an interview in Imphal on […]
TVS Motor Company has launched an improved version of its Jupiter 110 scooter, with a host of new features that include dual helmet under-seat storage, front fuel filling and an infinity light bar. These features have so far been available in the company’s 125 cc range of scooters, but this is the first time they […]
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed concern over the Gujarat flood situation, urging the government to take all necessary measures to lessen the impact of the natural calamity. Taking to X (formally Twitter), Kharge said, “The flood situation in Gujarat is extremely worrying as […]
Vasantrao Chavan, a senior Congress leader and party MP from the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency, passed away on Monday morning following a prolonged illness. He was 70. Chavan was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad, where he breathed his last. After heavyweight leader Ashok Chavan defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chavan […]
French authorities have apprehended Pavel Durov, the creator of the Telegram messaging app, at an airport outside of Paris. He had an arrest order issued against him. The French-Russian billionaire, who had landed at Bourget Airport on a trip from Azerbaijan, was taken into custody on Saturday evening by agents of France’s anti-fraud division, which […]
The makers of the horror-comedy Stree 2, featuring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, announced on Sunday that the film has surpassed Rs 500 crore in global box office takings. The Hindi film, which is a sequel to 2018’s Stree, is directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Maddock Films’ Dinesh Vijan. On its X account, […]
In the upcoming GST Council meeting, Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien has requested Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to “urgently review” and abolish the 18% GST on health and life insurance premiums. In a letter on Saturday, O’Brien demanded that during the 54th GST Council meeting, the GST on life and health insurance premiums be lifted. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv on Friday morning, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Ukraine since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This is after Modi’s two-day trip to Poland and it comes at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Modi landed in Kyiv around 7:30 […]
The Gujarat Assembly on Thursday passed a significant amendment to the Gujarat Prohibition Act, allowing the state government to auction vehicles confiscated in liquor smuggling cases. The Gujarat Prohibition (Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed by a majority vote, despite opposition from the four Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs. Congress legislators, however, were absent from the […]
Four minors brutally killed their 26-year-old friend over a desire to flaunt a smartphone in Bhuj town, Kutch. The body of the victim, Rahul Mochi, was found in a well on Tuesday night. The investigation began when Rahul’s family reported him missing. Rahul, a native of Delhi, lived at the Air Force Station in Bhuj […]
The Gujarat High Court has questioned the traffic drives carried out by the Ahmedabad police department on Tuesday, asking why there appeared to be “no difference on the ground.” During contempt proceedings, the high court’s division bench made an observation on the maintenance of municipal roads, efficient traffic flow and the threat posed by wandering […]
In Gujarat, the rainfall has intensified over the past two days after a dry spell last week. Heavy rains were reported in Vapi, Dangs, Navsari, Surat and other parts of the state on Tuesday. Moreover, a cyclonic circulation over the northeast Arabian Sea adjoining Gujarat, at altitudes between 4.5 and 5.8 km above mean sea […]
Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is likely to become the next chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC) following Greg Barclay’s decision to step down in November. The ICC confirmed Barclay’s decision in a media release on Tuesday night, stating, “ICC Chair Greg Barclay confirmed to the […]
The death of a pilot whale due to plastic ingestion profoundly impacted a young boy, inspiring him to take action against plastic pollution. Varun Saikia, now an 18-year-old engineering student from Vadodara, has developed a device named ‘Flipper’ to clean plastic from ponds, rivers and other water bodies. At the age of 12, Varun was […]
As Gujarat University (GU) gears up to welcome its first batch of international students for the 2024 academic year, the arrival of students from Bangladesh raises questions. About 200 Bangladeshi students have secured admission to GU and its affiliated colleges through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship program. However, due to the recent […]
Heavy rains are poised to make a comeback in the state of Gujarat after a week-long break. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for heavy rains in regions of South Gujarat over the next two days. “Over the next 24 hours, heavy rains are very likely at isolated places in the districts of […]
Aahana Benil George, a talented basketball player from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, has been named to join the Indian U18 (Women) basketball team on Sunday. She is qualified to compete in the esteemed FIBA 3X3 U18 World Cup 2024 in Debrecen, Hungary. Notably, she is the first and youngest player from Gujarat to be selected for the Indian […]
On May 25, 2024, Anjana Ahirwar, a 20-year-old Dalit woman, mysteriously “fell” to her death as she was returning with the body of her 26-year-old uncle Rajendra Ahirwar – murdered in a brutal attack orchestrated by the dominant “lambardars” of Baraudiya Naunagir. This was the third death in the same family of Dalit labourers within 10 […]
On Friday (August 16), chief minister Mamata Banerjee led a rally demanding justice for the doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last week. The institution is overseen by Banerjee as health minister, while law and order fall under her purview as well since she is also the state’s […]
At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen station at 2:30 a.m. on August 17, 2024. No injuries have been reported. The loco pilot stated that a boulder struck the cattle guard (front portion) of the engine, causing significant damage and bending it. Due to the derailment, seven […]
A total of 1037 personnel from various services across India were honoured with Gallantry and Sevice Medals on the 78th Independence Day. This included Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence (HG & CD) and Correctional Services. Among the honourees, two police officers from Gujarat have received the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, while 19 […]
The fourth season of Emily in Paris has arrived, continuing to explore the question that has intrigued fans since the beginning: Will Emily (Lily Collins) and Chef Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) finally acknowledge their feelings for each other? Their on-and-off relationship has been a central theme, keeping viewers hooked alongside the show’s light, buzzy feel and […]
The first phase III clinical trial for a dengue vaccine in India commenced on Wednesday, with the initial dose administered at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, Haryana. The vaccine, named DengiAll, has been developed by Panacea Biotech and targets all four serotypes of dengue. The trial will be […]
A special PMLA court in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on Tuesday framed criminal charges against Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP and leader Saket Gokhale under the anti-money laundering law. Taking to X (formally known as Twitter), the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said, “The Hon’ble Principal District and Sessions Judge, Ahmedabad (Rural) and Designated Special Court (PMLA), Ahmedabad, today […]
The rumours swirl about Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya’s budding romance with television personality Jasmin Walia while his estranged wife, Natasa Stankovic, is embracing self-love and capturing attention with her latest social media posts. While Hardik’s vacation snapshots with Jasmin have gone viral, Natasa has made headlines of her own, showcasing her glamorous side in a […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, the LG has nominated Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag on Independence Day. This decision comes just days after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that Education Minister Atishi would represent him at the ceremony. Every year, the Delhi government’s […]
In a startling development from Navsari district in Gujarat, a family received an electricity bill amounting to Rs 20 lakh on Sunday. The family of four claimed to have a few electricity-using items at home and would usually receive a bimonthly power bill of Rs 2,000–2,500. Panktiben Patel said that the South Gujarat Power Company’s […]
In a shocking trend highlighting the reach of illegal land encroachments, recent reports reveal that even land allocated to India’s military forces is not immune. In Gujarat, encroachments have impacted 212 acres of Ministry of Defence land, as part of a larger national issue affecting over 10,000 acres of defence land across India. During the […]
Former External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday after a prolonged illness. He was 93. He was admitted for the past couple of weeks at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram near Delhi. Singh was born in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district in 1931. He was an experienced diplomat who contributed an immense amount of diplomatic […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stated that India will continue to foster its relationship with the Maldives and find useful means of showing goodwill. He described the Maldives as “no ordinary neighbour” of India on Saturday. During his three-day official visit, Jaishankar also spoke with the Indian diaspora in Male, explaining how India appreciates […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday projected that certain districts in North Gujarat are set to experience heavy rain over the next two days. However, in broad terms, most districts of the state will likely experience light to moderate rain over the next seven days, until August 15th. As per the latest bulletin from […]
The Gujarat government has denied over 40 per cent of tribal claims submitted under the Forest Rights Act (FRA). This significant figure was revealed in Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released detailed statistics on the approved and rejected FRA claims nationwide in response to Rajya Sabha MP […]
Reliance Jewels on Wednesday announced the launch of its newest collection, Aabhar, marking a milestone of 17 years in the business. The curated jewellery collection of this year’s Aabhar includes a special collection of earrings created as a heartfelt tribute to customers, whose constant support and loyalty have been an integral part of the brand’s […]
JioFinance has taken an important move towards its global expansion by enabling payments in Paris. This is the first overseas market expansion for the company as the JioFinance app is now available for transactions at certain tourist sites in the capital city of France. JioFinance will enable payments for tickets to renowned attractions like the […]
Reliance Foundation on Tuesday announced a comprehensive strategy to support the people of Wayanad in the immediate, mid-term and long term. Reliance Foundation is on the ground, coordinating with local authorities in order to provide all available support, in coordination with the government authorities and the disaster management teams in the district. People in camps […]
In an exhilarating theatrical venture, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) is set to debut “Rajadhiraaj: Love. Life. Leela,” the world’s first mega-musical dedicated to the life of Lord Krishna. Dhanraj Nathwani, who conceptualised and created this grand production, will commence at the Grand Theatre from August 15th to September 1st, 2024, promising an […]
Turkey’s national communications authority claims to have blocked access to the social media platform Instagram. A senior government official accused Instagram of “censoring” information associated with Hamas. Reportedly, this led to the decision. The Communications Authority stated, without providing a reason, that “instagram.com has been blocked by a decision on the date of 02/08/2024” in […]
Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani on Wednesday presented the first copy of his new book ‘Call of the Gir’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a small family get-together at the PM’s residence. The Prime Minister met Nathwani’s family and exchanged pleasantries in addition to receiving the book. Incidentally, Nathwani has dedicated this book to […]
Adani Power Ltd. (APL) on Wednesday announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024. On the financial results, CEO of Adani Power Limited, S B Khyalia said, “As Adani Power grows from strength to strength, we have undertaken advanced development activities to secure execution pipelines for three ultra-supercritical projects of 1,600 […]
The Central Government has released Rs 4,369 crore in grants to Gujarat under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan for rainwater harvesting over the past three years. In addition, 188 projects totalling Rs 651 crore for the state’s water body revitalisation have been sanctioned by the Centre as part of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban […]
The ongoing construction of the Surat metro rail bridge on the Saroli to Kadodara road came to a halt amid concerns over the safety and quality of the project when the overhead span of the metro line dangerously tilted to one side. The concrete span has developed cracks and iron rods beneath the surface are […]
In a shocking and unbelievable development, it has emerged that pressure is being mounted on the Gujarat government to restart all gaming and amusement zones in Gujarat even as the unfortunate Rajkot Gaming zone tragedy incident controversy has not died down yet. Most of these gaming and amusement zones operate without any required permissions and […]
A report published by the Association of Democratic Reforms has revealed that major discrepancies exist between the number of votes in the EVM and the number of votes at the time of counting. The Report mentions that the total number of differences is about 5 crore across 542 Lok Sabha seats in India. In Gujarat, […]
Semiconductor company MediaTek and Jio Platforms subsidiary JioThings have jointly unveiled an indigenously made Internet of Things platform for the two-wheeler EV industry. According to the statement, the platform’s purpose is to increase MediaTek and Jio Things’ worldwide footprint in the two-wheeler industry by offering Smart Digital Cluster and Smart Module that are specifically designed […]
The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has provided loans and grants to cooperative societies and federations across Gujarat, accounting for a notable increase of around 1470% during the last two years. While responding to a question raised by Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani, Union Minister Amit Shah replies, “NCDC’s funding for Cooperative Societies/Federations increased from […]
Philanthropist and Reliance Foundation Founder Nita Ambani has been unanimously re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from India. The decision was taken at the global Olympic organisation’s 142nd session in Paris on Wednesday. On her re-election, Nita Ambani said, “I am deeply honoured to be re-elected as a member of the […]
Following violent clashes that erupted in Bangladesh over the job quota, as many as 14 Gujarat-origin students have returned from Bangladesh safely due to the efforts of the state and central governments. The procedure to bring 11 more is in motion. The Bin Nivasi Gujarati Foundation is overseeing the affairs at the state government level. […]
In his first campaign rally after surviving an assassination attempt, former US President Donald Trump turned down criticism that he poses a threat to democracy, telling a sizable audience in Michigan that he “took a bullet for democracy.” Trump’s running mate, J. D. Vance, also attended the Michigan event on Saturday. Trump is the Republican […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of “conspiring to kill” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in jail and cited his medical report to indicate that his sugar levels had fallen 26 times between June 3 and July 7. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh claimed that Lt. Governor VK […]
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is expected to arrive at Vadodara Airport via the first direct international flight from Bhutan on Monday, July 22. This is the first foreign flight to land in Vadodara with a state guest on board. The king is scheduled to arrive at Vadodara Airport on Monday at […]
A Border Security Force (BSF) officer and a jawan have died due to extreme heat exposure while on patrol at the ‘Harami Nallah’ creek area along the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat on Friday. Head Constable Dayal Ram and Assistant Commandant Vishwadeo suffered from heat stroke and dehydration while on patrol close to the international border […]
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which is being scrutinised for alleged irregularities, released the centre- and city-specific results of the NEET-UG medical entrance test on Saturday. The Supreme Court, which is considering many petitions over alleged irregularities in the exam’s administration, including paper leaks, ordered that the results, which were first made public on June […]
A 25-year-old youth allegedly died by suicide by jumping off the 15th floor of a commercial building in the Nehrunagar area of Ahmedabad early Friday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kushal Patel, who hailed originally from Bharuch and worked in a US-based company, Bottle POS, in the city. The incident, which took place […]
The Supreme Court rejected a plea on Friday submitted by two of the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, who challenged the January 8 verdict that cancelled their remission, calling it “absolutely misconceived”. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar questioned the petitioners about how they could appear in an appeal over an order passed […]
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday filed a case against Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer who is being investigated for allegedly fabricating a disability certificate in order to clear the civil services examination. The commission sought that her candidature be cancelled in relation to the matter. The UPSC said that it had […]
Following the TRP Gamezone fire tragedy in Rajkot, which had claimed nearly 30 lives, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed 50 miniplexes and video cinemas across the city for the last 50 days, severely impacting the city’s cineplex industry. The move, which has allegedly affected over 1200 employees and caused significant financial losses running […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday reviewed the Chandipura virus situation in the state and the steps that were taken to contain the spreading disease. In order to avoid the disease in the districts and to guarantee prompt, intensive treatment in the case of a fever, the CM gave instructions at the meeting to […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to release the centre- and city-wise results of NEET-UG 2024 while hiding the identities of candidates by 12 p.m. on July 20. During the hearing, a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud made it evident that any decision to hold new NEET-UG examinations […]
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing in the bail plea of five Congress workers arrested in the stone-pelting incident that took place at the party office in Ahmedabad. The hearing will now take place on Friday. On July 2nd, Bharatiya Yuva Janata Morcha (BJYM) workers had gathered at the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee […]
The Gujarat Government has authorised the extension of Surat International Airport by allocating Rs 215 crore for land acquisition on Wednesday. The decision is now going to permit the acquisition of 80,643 square metres of private land in Magdalla, which involves 20 survey numbers. The Collector’s office had recently convened a meeting of Civil Aviation […]
The operations of Sabarmati River Cruise, a floating restaurant in Ahmedabad, are suspended for an indefinite period due to the low water level in the river. The restaurant has been closed for the last two days and is unlikely to reopen until the river’s water level rises and stabilises. The cruise is currently stationed outside […]
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya had an interaction with the National Youth Awardees and National Service Scheme (NSS) Awardees in New Delhi on Wednesday. The meeting was aimed to laud the accomplishments of these young leaders and discuss methods to enhance the MY Bharat platform, ensuring it becomes more accessible and […]
The official broadcast and digital partner for the Paris Olympics 2024, Viacom18, has announced the greatest and most exciting presentation yet again in India, with 20 concurrent feeds and a lineup of Olympians, starting on July 26, 2024, across the Sports18 Network and for free on JioCinema. The network has lined up an extraordinary list […]
A shooting occurred at a mosque in Wadi al-Kabir, a district east of Muscat, the capital city of Oman. The incident took place during a significant religious event for Shia Muslims. Video footage captured the chaotic scene near the Imam Ali Mosque, with people fleeing as gunshots echoed and a voice cried out, “Oh God!” […]
Following a series of protests from the Opposition parties in Gujarat, the state government has reversed an earlier increase by the Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS) and lowered the annual fees for undergraduate medical courses. The fee for government quota seats will be Rs 3.75 lakh, and for management quota seats, it will […]
The Indian government launched the Semicon India Programme, backed by a substantial US $10 billion investment to position India as a key partner in the Global Semiconductor Supply-Chains. Inspired by the Semicon Vision, Gujarat emerged as the frontrunner by announcing a dedicated Semiconductor Policy, providing additional state support for semiconductor and display fabrication facilities. These […]
The Pakistan government on Monday decided to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), citing the party’s involvement in various anti-state acts. “The decisions were taken in light of the former ruling party’s involvement in the May 9 events and the PTI’s former or current leaders’ attempts to sabotage Pakistan’s deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF),” […]
The Ahmedabad city witnessed varying intensities of rain across different areas. In the afternoon, strong winds and dark clouds enveloped the city, followed by heavy rainfall in various parts. The weather began to change after 11 AM, with strong winds sweeping through the city. By around 12:30 PM, several areas experienced significant rainfall. The western […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh at the Rogers Centre in Downtown Toronto on July 14, just hours before Dosanjh’s highly anticipated show at the venue. Trudeau shared a picture of their meeting on X, stating, “Stopped by the Rogers Centre to wish Diljit Dosanjh good luck before his show.” He […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday declared that the government has decided to observe June 25, the day the ‘Emergency’ was imposed in 1975, as “Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas” in order to pay tribute to the “massive contributions” of those who suffered during the era of barbaric suffering. Additionally, he stated that by celebrating “Samvidhaan […]
US President Joe Biden on Thursday said his deputy, Vice President Kamala Harris, is “qualified” to lead the nation as president. At a high-stakes press conference in Washington, DC, Biden said, “From the very beginning, I made no bones about that. She is qualified to be the president. That’s why I picked her.” When asked […]
In the latest episode of ‘The Kardashians,’ reality TV star Kris Jenner shared an emotional update about her health. Kris revealed to her friends and family that she has decided to undergo a hysterectomy to prevent the spread of a tumour. During a heartfelt conversation with friends Kathy Hilton and Faye Resnick, Kris announced, “I’m […]
The Ellisbridge Police and Crime Branch are intensively investigating a ₹65 lakh robbery involving two Angadia employees near Ellisbridge Gymkhana. Authorities have meticulously reviewed approximately 250 CCTV footage recordings to trace the culprits. The investigation revealed that the assailants had used a scooter with a false number plate. Police have also interrogated individuals previously involved […]
The Gujarati community in Canada has rallied together to raise funds for the repatriation of Jash Jitenkumar Patel, a 23-year-old student who drowned on Canada Day. This compassionate act echoes a similar effort earlier this year when the community came together to bring home the body of Meet Patel, another young Gujarati who lost his […]
The monsoon season in Gujarat has brought much-needed relief as the state received 224.84 mm of rainfall so far, accounting for 25.46% of the average annual rainfall. According to official data as of 6 AM today, all 251 talukas in Gujarat have experienced rainfall. Here’s a breakdown of the rainfall distribution across different regions: Among […]
In a major relief for the Adani Group, the Supreme Court has stayed a Gujarat High Court order asking the state government to resume the process of taking back nearly 108 hectares of grazing land that was given to Adani Ports in 2005 on Wednesday. A bench headed by Justice BR Gavai and comprising Justice […]
In a move to increase both tourism and commerce with Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India has decided to set up two new consulates in the cities of Yekaterinburg and Kazan. India currently has two consulates in Russia, at St Petersburg and Vladivostok. During his two-day visit to Russia, the Prime […]
A recent surge in social media activity saw #RIPCartoonNetwork climbing to the top of the trending list. This came after a video released on platform X suggested that Cartoon Network was “dead.” The hashtag ignited a flurry of nostalgic posts from users reminiscing about the channel that shaped many childhoods. Despite the uproar, it’s been […]
Vegetable and basic commodity prices are skyrocketing, putting a strain on Gujarat’s Ahmedabad household budgets. Staples like pulses and edible oils have also experienced significant price increases as a result of price hikes, which have doubled and, in some cases, even tripled. The entire cost of living for people has increased dramatically as a consequence […]
In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Narcotics Control Bureau have recovered nine packets of suspected narcotics, weighing approximately 10 kg, from a remote island off the Jakhau Coast in Bhuj on Sunday. This recovery strengthens the BSF’s ongoing efforts; since June 2024, it has recovered a total of 181 packages […]
During Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra in Odisha, two different incidents resulted in at least two deaths and over 130 injuries on Sunday. A health official said that a Bolangir resident died from suffocation during the Rath Yatra in Puri, describing the circumstances as similar to a stampede. “When we put him in the ambulance, his […]
Two children lost their lives and several others were injured when a bus carrying 65 passengers veered off the highway and overturned in Gujarat’s Dang district on Sunday. The accident occurred on a national highway approximately 2 kilometres from the hill town of Saputara. According to local authorities, the ill-fated bus was transporting tourists from […]
The US-based short seller Hindenburg Research shared an early access copy of its report against the Adani Group of companies with the New York-based hedge fund manager Mark Kingdon, two months before publishing it which resulted in profiting from a deal from the share price movement, as per apex securities market regulator of India,. The […]
On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the significant contributions of the Patel community to Gujarat’s development. Speaking at the inauguration of the Amin PJ Kadva Patidar Vidhyarthi Bhavan in the Ambawadi area of Ahmedabad, Shah emphasised the parallel growth trajectories of the state and the Patel community. Hailing from Mansa and having received […]
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Saturday said that Russia anticipates Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a “very important and full-fledged visit” to Moscow, which is critical for Russian-Indian relations. At Russian President Vladimir Putin’s request, Prime Minister Modi will attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit in Moscow from July 8 to 9. Announcing the high-level […]
The Uttar Pradesh police apprehended two additional suspects in connection with the Hathras stampede case on July 7, 2024. This comes a day after the main accused, Mukhya Sewadar Devprakash Madhukar, was captured in Najafgarh, Delhi. Authorities revealed that Madhukar had recently been in contact with certain political parties. As a result, the police are […]
The annual Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad has brought good fortune to vehicle dealers, with a significant 21% increase in sales. More than 6,700 vehicles are slated for delivery, including 5,500 two-wheelers and 1,200 four-wheelers—a notable rise from last year. This surge in sales has finally dispelled the COVID-related blues that previously impacted two-wheeler purchases. Experts […]
– *Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ When on 5 July 2021, the fascist regime of India, killed Jesuit Fr. Stan Swamy, they succeeded only in destroying the frail body of an 84-year-old Catholic Priest. Today, three years after that fateful day, the Spirit of Stan Swamy lives on. Millions of people: the Adivasis and the Dalits, […]
A moth was discovered in a burger served at a corporate cafe located on Rajpath-Rangoli Road along SG Highway. The discovery came to light when a video capturing the insect emerging from the burger went viral on social media. Almas Pathan, a customer who had ordered three Aloo Tikki Burgers from the cafe in Shilp […]
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds recently opened up about his apprehensions regarding reprising the role of Deadpool. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Reynolds candidly admitted that there was a time when he feared he might never don the iconic Deadpool costume again. The franchise’s inception, it turns out, was quite different from what fans eventually […]
Team India will have a packed schedule on Thursday, when they arrive in India via a charter flight from Barbados, with the Rohit Sharma-led side set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, followed by an open-top bus parade in Mumbai. The Indian side was scheduled to leave Barbados for New York on […]
‘Koo’ co-founders Mayank Bidawatka and Aprameya Radhakrishna on Wednesday decided to shut down the multilingual social media platform after many attempts to get investors were unsuccessful. “Here’s the final update from our end. Our partnership talks fell through, and we will be discontinuing our service (Koo platform) to the public. We explored partnerships with multiple […]
Kulwinder Kaur, a CISF personnel, who had slapped Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh Airport, has been transferred to Bengaluru. However, she is still suspended following the incident, and a departmental inquiry is still underway. Earlier, Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped by a woman Central Industrial Security Force constable at the Chandigarh airport. Subsequently, […]
Gujarat’s tourism sector is abuzz with excitement as it continues to attract a growing number of visitors, both from within India and abroad. Between April 1 and June 10, 2024 (the peak summer vacation period), the state’s 12 major tourist attractions and pilgrimage sites welcomed over 1.35 crore tourists. This represents a significant 17% increase […]
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Monday searched the private office of Rajkot’s former town planning officer Mansukh Sagathia, who is presently under arrest for alleged involvement in the TRP Game Zone fire tragedy. The raid was carried out on Monday night at Sagathia’s office, which is located in the posh Twin Star building. An astounding […]
Hindenburg Research has named Uday Kotak as the facilitator of the bet against Gautam Adani for its client, Kingdon Capital, on Tuesday in response to a show cause notice from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), adding a new twist to the controversy surrounding its report on the Adani Group. According to the […]
Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, in a stern tone, said that the Leader of Opposition in the House, Mallikarjun Kharge, cannot every time “rundown the chair” and indicated that there has been disregard for the chair on his part. As Congress MP Pramod Tiwari was speaking during the debate on the motion of thanks to […]
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Monday criticised the central government for suspending her from the last Lok Sabha session. She alleged that the BJP lost 63 seats in the most recent general election as a result of her expulsion. Cash-for-query charges had led to Moitra’s expulsion from the Lok Sabha in December of last […]
The Gujarat police have filed a total of 7 First Information Reports (FIRs) under the newly enacted criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which came into effect on the same day. According to Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay, four of these FIRs were registered in Gandhinagar, the state capital. The first FIR […]
A Delhi court on Monday sentenced activist Medha Patkar to five months of simple imprisonment in a 23-year-old defamation case filed against her by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena when he headed an NGO in Gujarat. Patkar was also fined Rs 10 lakh by Metropolitan Magistrate Raghav Sharma. After taking into account the facts presented […]
The Local Crime Branch (LCB) on Monday arrested a female police constable working in the Kutch East CID after allegedly catching her smuggling liquor with bootlegger Yuvraj Sinh Jadeja. When the police team went to apprehend the bootlegger and Constable Neeta Chaudhary, they attempted to drive them over while in an inebriated state. The incident […]
BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday applauded India’s title win in the T20 World Cup, stating that the team has “silenced their critics” with a great performance. Shah additionally announced a huge prize of Rs 125 crore for Rohit Sharma’s World Cup-winning squad. “Under the exceptional leadership of Rohit Sharma, this team has shown remarkable […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy rains in various parts of Gujarat over the next five days, from June 29th to July 3rd, as the monsoon remains active across the state. Light to moderate rain is expected to occur throughout Gujarat during this period. According to the latest IMD bulletin, […]
The Muslim man who was killed after a scuffle at a cricket match in Chikhodra, a village in Anand district in Gujarat, has left behind his one-month pregnant wife. Salman Vohra, 22, died after he was mercilessly beaten by a group of Hindu men on 22 June. His uncle, Noman Vohra, claimed that the deceased […]
The National Testing Agency, which has come under heavy criticism over alleged irregularities and paper leaks, has announced new dates for UGC NET exams. The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET), which was cancelled a day after being held on Jun 18, is to be conducted afresh from August 21-September 4. The Joint CSIR UGC […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel had met with officials and inspected various developmental projects in Chhota Udepur on Thursday. He was also scheduled to visit the General Hospital but could not due to heavy rainfall affecting travel conditions. Presently, the current state of the hospital has come under scrutiny, with reports suggesting severe neglect of […]
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was released from Birsa Munda Jail on Friday after the high court granted bail to him in a money laundering case connected to a land scam. Many Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) supporters cheered and held up posters in support of Soren as he left the jail. “Hemant Soren was […]
Hina Khan, renowned for her role in the popular television show “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai,” has made headlines with a heartbreaking revelation. The actress took to her social media platform to share the news of her diagnosis with stage three breast cancer. In a heartfelt post, she expressed her determination to overcome this challenging […]
The new Minister of Civil Aviation of India, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, has started his tenure with a baptism of fire. Part of the roof collapsed at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, leaving 1 dead and six injured this morning. Incidentally, the terminal was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi. The […]
Reliance Jio, one of India’s leading telecom operators, has announced a tariff hike that will take effect from July 3. This move comes after a gap of approximately two-and-a-half years since the last rate adjustment. Key Changes in Mobile Services Rates: Jio’s Commitment to Quality and Affordability: In its official statement, Jio emphasized its commitment […]
The Telugu-language sci-fi film “Kalki 2898 AD” transports audiences to the year 2898 AD, offering a panoramic view of India. As the first comprehensive pan-Indian film, “Kalki” draws talent from major film-making centres across the country, bridging the cinematic gap between Bengal, Kerala and beyond. However, despite its grand vision, “Kalki” grapples with a common […]
After being admitted on Wednesday night, senior BJP veteran and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani was discharged from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday, the hospital officials said. A multidisciplinary team of doctors, including experts in geriatric medicine and urology, examined the 96-year-old leader. He underwent a minor procedure during […]
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha and IOC member Nita Ambani have announced that India’s “rich cultural and sporting heritage” will be on display at the first-ever ‘The India House’ during the Paris Olympics, serving as a “home away from home” for the visiting national delegation. The India House will commemorate the conclusion of […]
Preeti Arya, the customs superintendent, has been suspended due to allegations that she aided a gold smuggling group while she was employed at the Ahmedabad and Surat airports in Gujarat. A departmental investigation into Arya was initiated on the basis of prima facie involvement. It was found that she would clear female carriers who were […]
Following the Rouse Avenue Court’s approval for the CBI to question the AAP supremo in court, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was taken into custody by the agency on Wednesday in relation to the liquor policy case. After being arrested, Kejriwal withdrew his plea in the Supreme Court, contesting the Delhi High Court’s decision to […]
David Warner, the seasoned opening batsman for the Australian cricket team, has said goodbye to an incredible 15 years of international cricket that were filled with controversies and tremendous accomplishments on Tuesday. Warner’s journey came to an end relatively quietly as Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh in the ‘Super 8s’ phase of the T20 World Cup, eliminating […]
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport is set to enhance passenger convenience with new self-baggage drop machines and additional electronic gates. Also Read: Minor’s Age Ignored: Bombay HC Orders Release of Juvenile Accused in Pune Car Crash
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday ordered that the 17-year-old boy allegedly involved in the Porsche car accident in Pune on May 19 be released immediately from an observation home. The juvenile driver, who the police claim was drunk at the time of the incident, hit a two-wheeler and killed two techies. The minor had […]
Amrut Modi, former secretary of Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust, passed away in Ahmedabad today. He was 89. A few months ago, Modi had resigned from the post of secretary citing health reasons. A Gandhian, Modi was associated with the SAPMT since the early 1970s. He was staying in the Gandhi Ashram since the […]
Vadodara girl Nisha Kumari, who climbed Mount Everest last year, is embarking on yet another adventure. She is undertaking a 15,000-km bicycle journey from Vadodara to London to create awareness on climate change. The 28-year-old has started her 180-day journey which will cover 16 countries. Nisha will be planting trees in all 200 cities she […]
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday conducted a retest of the NEET-UG examination for 1,563 candidates at six centres in four states and a Union Territory. 813 out of 1,563 applicants showed up for a retest today, while 750 candidates did not take the exam. The examination was held following the NTA’s withdrawal of […]
The Gujarat government on Sunday announced the construction of two new bridges at a cost of Rs 399 crore in North Gujarat. The two new bridges will be built on State Highway Number 55. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has given his in-principle consent for the construction of two new river bridges. The Department of Roads […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday unveiled a state-wide anti-polio initiative, which seeks to vaccinate 83.72 lakh children below the age of five. According to an official statement, the campaign was started in view of National Immunisation Day, and as part of the Children’s Polio Eradication Campaign 20–24. “The state health department aims to […]
The newly-elected Members of Parliament (MPs), including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be taking an oath at the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha on Monday. The Speaker will subsequently be elected, and President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of both Houses. Following the April–June general elections, this will be the first […]
A Muslim citizen of Bangladesh, who was residing in Gujarat’s Surat city under a Hindu identity, was arrested by police on Sunday. The authorities found fake documents that the accused had used to reside in India. According to authorities, the documents included an Indian passport, an Aadhaar card, a West Bengal school leaving certificate, a […]
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Saturday announced the postponement of the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test-Post Graduate (NEET-PG), a day before the test was scheduled to be conducted, due to mounting concerns over reports of paper leaks in national-level examinations. The government stated that in order to make sure the NEET-PG test processes […]
The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar police on Sunday arrested six more individuals in Deoghar, Jharkhand, extending the depth of the probe into the NEET-UG question paper leak case. So far, 19 people have been taken into custody in relation to the case. Calls to scrap the medical entrance exam have been stronger […]
Despite the ban on narcotics in Gujarat, illicit substances continue to be trafficked and once again, banned drugs have been seized in Ahmedabad. The Ahmedabad Crime Branch recently intercepted a significant consignment of ganja, valued at ₹3.50 crore. Authorities from the Ahmedabad city crime branch and customs department remain vigilant, closely monitoring the evolving tactics […]
The death toll from tainted liquor consumption in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu has tragically risen to 54. Over 100 people remain hospitalized after consuming liquor laced with methanol in the district of Kallakurichi, approximately 250 km (150 miles) from Chennai, the state capital. Since Wednesday, nearly 200 individuals have sought medical treatment for […]
The Southwest monsoon of 2024, which initially arrived in Navsari, South Gujarat, on June 10, has encountered a sluggish progression, resulting in delayed rainfall across most parts of the state. While Valsad and Navsari districts in southern Gujarat have experienced incessant rains, the rest of Gujarat continues to grapple with heat. Typically, the southwest monsoon […]
The Patna High Court on Thursday overturned the November 2023 decision to increase the quotas for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) in government jobs and educational institutions from 50 per cent to 65 per cent, dealing a blow to the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in […]
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has been making headlines due to her impending marriage to longtime boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal. The couple is all set to tie the knot on June 23, and anticipation is building as preparations are in full swing. According to close friend Shashi Ranjan, the wedding will be a heartfelt union between two […]
The Gujarat High Court on Friday lifted the interim stay on the release of Maharaj, the debut film of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s son Junaid, stating that there is nothing insulting in the movie and it is not directed at the Pushtimarg sect as alleged. The movie is based on a libel case from 1862 […]
As many as 23 individuals fell victim to visa agents in Gujarat, losing a staggering sum of over Rs 8 crore. The victims, primarily farmers from Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Sabarkantha, were allegedly promised visas to the United States and Canada. The incident came to light when Jigneshkumar Patel lodged a complaint with the Infocity police […]
Water availability in the 150 major reservoirs across India has further decreased to just 21 per cent of their entire live storage capacity as a result of the intense heat that has been pounding vast portions of the nation for the past few weeks. The latest bulletin issued by the Central Water Commission (CWC) includes […]
The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) was cancelled by the Ministry of Education late on Wednesday, just a day after it was held. In a statement, the Ministry said that it received inputs from the National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre indicating that the integrity of the examination […]
Amul has taken a savoury step to enhance its growing buttermilk sales by introducing Kathiyawadi Chaas, a new buttermilk variant inspired by the culinary traditions of the Saurashtra and Kutch regions in Gujarat. Simultaneously, they’ve launched a convenient 1 kg pack of Masti Dahi, their popular curd product. Priced at Rs 10 for a 400-millilitre […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reduced victory margin in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections have both domestic and foreign policy implications. Without a simple majority and dependent on allies for survival, will there be a change in the policy towards China? What does the current political equation in India mean for India-China relations? Experts believe the Centre’s […]
Addressing the nation on International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the world is looking at yoga as an agent of global good. The PM was scheduled to address the nations on the banks of the Dal Lake to celebrate the 10th International Yoga Day but due to rain the event was moved […]
World Music Day is celebrated every year on June 21 to promote music across the world. Originally started in France in 1982, World Music Day has transcended borders and become a global celebration festival. This day is dedicated to all musicians and music lovers. Spanish cellist, composer and conductor has described music this way. “Music […]
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said the isolated number of malpractice cases should not have an impact on the lakhs of students who correctly passed the NEET exam, despite calls from the opposition to retake the exam. Addressing a press conference, Pradhan also urged the opposition parties to keep the matter out of politics […]
Congress leader and MP-Elect Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is quiet on the paper leak controversy because he is “crippled”, in an apparent reference to the BJP’s reliance on its allies, adding that his priority is the election of Lok Sabha Speaker. Speaking at a press conference over alleged anomalies […]
The AIFF’s Senior Men’s Futsal Club Championship is set to take place at Swarnim Gujarat Sports University (SGSU), Desar, from June 22nd to July 7th, 2024. This prestigious tournament marks the first time that Gujarat is hosting this national futsal championship, drawing 19 teams from across the country. Among the participants is the Baroda Football […]
Former Indian cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan on Thursday approached the Gujarat High Court regarding a notice issued by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) about land encroachment. On June 6, the notice was sent out, directing him to clear encroachments from a VMC-owned plot in Tandalja within 15 days. Pathan informed the court […]
The persistent heatwave spreading across significant portions of the country has claimed at least 110 lives and left over 40,000 people grappling with suspected heatstroke between March 1 and June 18 this year, official sources said on Thursday. Based on data obtained as part of the National Centre for Disease Control’s (NCDC) National Heat-Related Illness […]
David Johnson, a former Indian cricketer, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday. He was 52 years old. The former fast bowler, Johnson, is well-known for his brief stint playing for the Indian cricket team. He had played two Tests for India in 1996, taking three wickets. Cricket fans throughout the world are shocked by the […]
Anjali (name changed),13, came to us with the problem of excessive phone use. She would get angry and even physically violent if her family members tried to restrict phone use. She had created an Instagram account without her parents’ knowledge through which she was communicating with strangers. Anjali developed a phone addiction after a change […]
A case has been registered against four persons for allegedly cheating a homeopath in Gujarat’s Mehsana who paid Rs 16.32 lakh to get admission to a medical course in Uttar Pradesh but received a fake degree instead. The complainant is Suresh Patel, 41, who holds a Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) degree and […]
The ‘indefinite’ strike by private school transport operators was withdrawn on Wednesday after the Regional Transport Office (RTO) agreed to extend the deadline to comply with safety and vehicle documentation norms by 45-60 days, as per their demands. Around 8,000 school vans will need to be checked by the RTO within 60 days in Ahmedabad […]
Alka Yagnik has been diagnosed with a rare hearing disorder. The singer shared the news by posting a detailed note on Instagram. On Monday, Alka Yagnik posted a picture of herself and said that she stopped hearing anything after walking out of a flight. The singer wrote, “To all my fans, friends, followers and well-wishers. […]
Hundreds of candidates who had cleared the state education department’s Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) and Teacher Aptitude Test (TAT) on Tuesday morning marched to the secretariat. The rally was stopped by district police teams and around 300 protestors were detained, allegedly by use of force. It was the first demonstration the state government faced after […]
The Lulu Group, headquartered in Dubai, has bought a 66,168 sq m plot for Rs 519.41 crore from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to set up India’s largest mall. The e-auction of the plot was held on Tuesday. AMC had received three bids for the prime Chandkheda plot. The base price of the plot was […]
Delhi police are expected to file a charge sheet next week in a case filed against author Arundhati Roy and a former professor in Kashmir under the strict Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for her alleged provocative speeches in 2010, official sources said on Tuesday. Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain, a former professor at the Central […]
Following Rahul Gandhi’s decision to keep the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat and give up Wayanad in Kerala to let Priyanka Gandhi Vadra run in the by-elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday slammed the Congress, accusing it of engaging in “dynastic politics.” “With Rahul Gandhi deciding to vacate the Wayanad seat and his […]
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday stated that it has received as many as 12,600 complaints till June this year, with Uttar Pradesh having the troubling distinction of recording the highest number of complaints. The right to dignity category—which deals with harassment other than domestic abuse—received the most complaints. According to the NCW […]
A saree printer misused his expertise in colour and printing to make duplicate Indian currency notes, which he smartly used in a vegetable market for 10 months. But he landed in trouble when a tomato vendor got suspicious of his unusually small and frequent purchases and alerted the police. Udhna police arrested the printer Pintu […]
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday announced that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, will retain the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh and leave the Wayanad seat in Kerala, where his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be contesting. Kharge had discussed the matter at his New Delhi residence with the top leadership of the […]
Pakistani spies posing as young Indian women with alluring names are honeytrapping officials in the Indian defence establishment, reveal court papers about Nishant Agrawal, a former scientist of Brahmos Aerospace Private Limited’s (BAPL) Nagpur unit recently convicted of leaking military secrets. Sejal Kapoor, Arohi Alok, Aditi Aaron, Aditi Agrawal, Anamika Sharma, Divya Chandan Roy, Neha […]
In a heartening trend, as per the city’s birth registry in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) latest annual report there has been a rise in registration of third gender identities. The number stands at seven in 2023. There were just two registrations in 2021 and a single case in 2022. Among the factors for low registrations […]
If Geniben Thakor is Kush, who stopped the BJP’s Ashwamegh in Gujarat, the Luv has to be Shaktisinh Gohil. The extremely soft-spoken and civilised gentleman among the brazen and crass political class is healing the almost dead Gujarat Congress to revival—slowly but steadily. The OG of “most eligible bachelors” in Indian politics, Shaktisinh’s political career […]
The CID’s crime intelligence team apprehended three individuals from Ramol on Wednesday for possession of counterfeit currency notes totaling a face value of Rs. 15.3 lakh. The fake currency was reportedly destined for a known drug trafficker in Juhapura. The operation was set in motion following a tip-off regarding three men dealing with counterfeit currency […]
Three districts from Gujarat – Ahmedabad, Surat, and Rajkot – have ranked among the top 10 districts in terms of active investors in India in April 2024. According to data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Rajkot registered the highest growth of 17% among the top 10 Indian districts. The NSE report highlighted that Ahmedabad […]
Following the Lok Sabha polls, RSS leader Indresh Kumar took a jibe at the ruling BJP for their arrogance and the opposition INDIA bloc for their alleged anti-Ram stance. Speaking at the ‘Ramrath Ayodhya Yatra Darshan Poojan Samaroh’ in Kanota near Jaipur, the RSS national executive member hinted that the election results were a reflection […]
Popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his wife, Pavithra Gowda, were arrested for their alleged role in the murder of a man in Bengaluru. Apart from the couple, 10 others were also taken into custody by the police. The 47-year-old actor and his wife are in seven-day police custody. They were picked up from his […]
The Gujarat High Court has refused to grant bail to Kalpesh Turi, a former technical officer in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who is facing charges of cyberterrorism for allegedly being in contact with a woman stationed in Pakistan. The HC refused his bail for a second time on Monday after having done so […]
In a positive move towards sustainable urban development, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is proposing to make the inclusion of EV charging stations mandatory in the building plans of all new constructions. The AMC is going all out to promote electric vehicles (EVs) in the city, with plans to rope in private entities to establish […]
The Union government on Tuesday announced the appointment of Vice-Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi as the next Army Chief. He will take over from General Manoj Pande on June 30. “The government has appointed Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of […]
Ahead of the UK general elections scheduled for July 4, Hindu organisations in the United Kingdom released “The Hindu Manifesto UK 2024” on June 8, calling for the recognition of anti-Hindu hate as a religious hate crime. The manifesto outlines seven key demands from the parliamentary candidates and the future government. They are: The manifesto […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) made a significant announcement today, declaring the official arrival of the Southwest Monsoon 2024 in the state of Gujarat. Contrary to the IMD’s initial prediction of the monsoon’s arrival on June 15th, the monsoon made an early onset in South Gujarat today, June 11th. Ramashray Yadav, the Regional Director in-charge […]
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly witnessed the swearing-in of five newly elected members today. The ceremony was headed by the Speaker of the Assembly, Shankarbhai Chaudhary. The new members, who won the 2024 by-elections, took their oaths in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and other members of the state cabinet. The newly inducted members […]
The fintech firm One97 Communications, owner of the Paytm brand, is laying off an undisclosed number of employees and claimed that it is providing outplacement support for their smooth transition, according to a company statement. Paytm’s sales employee headcount in the March 2024 quarter dropped by about 3,500 to 36,521 personnel on a quarter-on-quarter basis, […]
In a momentous event held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Sunday, Narendra Modi was sworn in for an unprecedented third term as the Prime Minister of India. Alongside him, 72 ministers also took their oaths, marking the commencement of a new era in Indian politics. The grand ceremony, illuminated by the beautiful lights […]
BJP leader Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time this evening. Along with Modi, his council of ministers also took the oath of office. Five members of parliament from Gujarat were among the 72 MPs who took oath as union ministers. Gandhinagar MP Amit Shah, Porbandar MP […]
The Patidar organisation Sardardham was in the spotlight recently. The organisation, which has members from both Kadva and Leuva communities, was set up for the development of the Patidar community with the goal of long-term progress in the social, economic and educational fields. Sardardham saw a record number of eight out of 25 candidates from […]
Dwija Patel of Rajkot emerged as the top scorer among girls with an All India Rank of 7 in the JEE-Advanced results that were declared on Sunday. She scored 332 out of 360. Six students from Gujarat are among the top 100 in the JEE-Advanced results. Of them, four are from Rajkot and two from […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has voiced his concerns over alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) that have reportedly affected nearly 24 lakh students. He has pledged to represent the students’ interests in Parliament and fight for their future. In the party’s manifesto, the Congress had promised to protect students from paper […]
The Congress party has confirmed that its chief and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, will be attending the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi today. This announcement comes a day after Kharge received an invitation to the event. The decision to attend was made after consultations with partners in the […]
The stage is set for the commencement of Modi 3.0, with Narendra Modi, the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party, preparing to take the oath of office as the Prime Minister for an unprecedented third consecutive term on June 9. The NDA has curated a distinguished list of attendees for Modi’s swearing-in […]
In the aftermath of the 2024 elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the largest single party in the Lok Sabha, yet it falls short of the 272 seats required to form a government on its own. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a pre-electoral coalition, has secured 292 seats, comfortably above the majority […]
Two candidates currently imprisoned on terror charges have won seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, raising questions about how they will take their oaths. Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh won Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib seat, while terror financing accused Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, secured the Baramulla seat in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the brand name Amul, has increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre with effect from Monday, June 3. The increase will be across all milk variants including Amul Gold, Amul Shakti, Amul cow milk, Amul Slim n Trim, Amul A2 cow milk, […]
The Founder and Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, has overtaken Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, as the richest person in Asia, as per a report by Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This is after the Adani Group’s valuation rose after a 14% share increase on May 31. The reason for this was that Jefferies […]
INDIA bloc parties on Saturday announced that they will participate in the exit poll debates on television after the grouping’s top leaders met and deliberated on the issue at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence. The development came a day after the Congress said it had decided not to participate in any Lok Sabha exit poll […]
Former US President Donald Trump was found guilty by a jury on all 34 felony counts in a criminal trial at New York State Supreme Court. A New York jury convicted Trump on all 34 charges in the ‘hush money’ case, where he is charged with falsifying business records, on Thursday in a major development less […]
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has brought in several reforms in health covers aimed to benefit policyholders. The new norms will require insurers to approve cashless claims within an hour and provide final authorisation for discharge from a hospital within three hours. Insurers will also need to provide a one-month grace […]
Two outdoor advertising agencies in the city are in a soup for illegally trimming 536 trees on edges of roads to make advertising hoardings more visible. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has fined them Rs 50 lakh each. Condemning the act, AMC commissioner M Thennarasan asked the deputy municipal commissioner, I K Patel, to initiate […]
Prakash Hiran, one of the owners of the TRP Game Zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot, has been confirmed dead in the fire that broke out in the facility on May 25. He was one of the main accused in the incident. The identification was made through DNA testing, which matched samples from the remains found at […]
The Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) and the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) will release Shyam Benegal’s restored ‘Manthan’ in 100 cinemas across 50 cities in the country. The film will be released on June 1, World Milk Day. In Gujarat, it will be released in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Rajkot, Gandhinagar and Nadiad. The […]
In its ongoing attempt to curb Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) or pesky calls/ SMSes, the government has decided to allocate a separate numbering series ‘160’ exclusively for service and transactional voice calls. The Department of Telecom (DoT) has decided to allocate a separate 10-digit number series starting with ‘160’ for messaging by central and state […]
Karnataka’s Hassan MP and fugitive Prajwal Revanna, who is accused in sexual harassment and kidnap cases, is likely to return to Bengaluru on Friday. A flight ticket has been booked from Germany’s Munich to Bengaluru and he is likely to reach Kempegowda International Airport during the early hours of Friday. The suspended MP of the […]
A man pretending to be an IAS officer and his accomplice allegedly duped a journalist and his friend out of Rs 60 lakh. The conmen lured the victims by promising fictitious government jobs. The scam began in May 2023 when the conmen published a deceptive advertisement in a Gujarati newspaper, promoting Class 3 and Class […]
Strong storms in the wake of cyclone Remal battered Mizoram, Assam, and Meghalaya from Monday evening, resulting in at least 33 deaths and many missing people, officials said on Tuesday. The cyclone, which became a deep depression, moved through the North-East, leaving a path of destruction – landslides, collapsed buildings, power and internet disruptions. The […]
Former Gujarat chief minister, Shankersinh Vaghela, wrote to Governor Devvrat Acharya on Tuesday appealing for the establishment of a separate commissionerate of fire safety and disaster management. He also called for a transparent and effective single-window online licensing authority system in the wake of the Rajkot gaming zone fire tragedy. He said he hoped the […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Monday slapped show cause notices on at least nine of its fire officers for giving fraudulent certificates. The Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) has been in the spotlight in view of the Rajkot fire tragedy that killed 28 persons. The nine AFES officers, currently making fire safety checks […]
Nearly 10 days after the Porsche crash took place in Kalyani Nagar area of Pune, killing two young techies, new twists have emerged in the case. There is proof of evidence tampering and attempts to hush up the matter. All attempts have reportedly been made to cover up the juvenile’s involvement in the crime. The […]
Thousands of labourers from Arvind Mills gathered on Monday in the state capital, Gandhinagar, protesting against the company. The labourers have been on strike for the last few weeks over complaints of breaches of labour laws by the company, inadequate wages, and exploitation. A group of representatives of the labourers met the Assistant Labour Commissioner […]
A Varanasi-bound IndiGo flight on Tuesday received a bomb threat at the Delhi airport but nothing suspicious was found after a thorough search, officials said. The flight, 6E2211, with 176 passengers onboard, was scheduled to take off from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport around 5 am and was stopped on the runway minutes before departure. […]
A total of 113 couples were cheated out of Rs 24.86 lakh by a man who promised them a community wedding that never took place. Amraiwadi police registered a case against Prakash Parmar, trustee of the Hindu Jan Vikas Seva Sangh Trust for collecting Rs 22,000 from each couple by fraudulent means. The complaint was […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has petitioned the Supreme Court for a seven-day extension on his interim bail in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. Citing serious health concerns, he highlighted the need for medical tests, including a PET-CT scan, following a weight loss of 7 kg and elevated ketone levels. Kejriwal was granted […]
The fire incident at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot, in which at least 27 people were killed, also claimed the lives of a newly-married couple and the woman’s sister. Akshay Dholaria, who was studying in Canada, and his wife Khyati Svaliwea were celebrating their court marriage at Rajkot’s TRP Game Zone on Saturday evening, […]
Two doctors of Sassoon General Hospital in Pune were arrested on the charge of manipulation of the blood sample of a teen driver, an accused, in the Porsche car accident case. Pune Police commissioner Amitesh Kumar said on Monday that Dr Ajay Taware, head of the forensics department at Sassoon Hospital in Pune, and Dr […]
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has joined forces with telecom service providers (TSPs) to block incoming international calls disguised as familiar Indian mobile numbers. This initiative aims to curb the rise in cybercrimes and financial frauds perpetrated through spoofed calls. There has been a growing problem of spoofed calls used for scams, impersonations, and fraud. […]
Breakfast is the first meal of the day and as such should be nutritious and give you the energy to remain active. In fact, what we eat for breakfast has a major impact on our health and sense of well-being. Here are 10 breakfast options to avoid to ensure good health: Sugary cereals: These are […]
All health insurance claims will be processed by hospitals and insurance companies through a single window – the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) soon. Health ministry sources said that NHCX, developed by the National Health Authority (NHA), is ready and undergoing trials. It will have a standardised format to be followed by insurance companies to […]
Gujarat has reason to cheer, if the latest unemployment data is considered. It is one of the three states in the country which recorded unemployment in single digits at 9% in the 15-29 age group in urban areas. This is according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics […]
The Gujarat government has contacted the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to find out what arrangements have been made to bring back students from Gujarat who are in violence-hit Kyrgyzstan. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday asked state chief secretary Raj Kumar to coordinate with the MEA to ensure safety of students, according to a […]
After receiving a directive from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), the Gujarat education department has identified over 7,000 children enrolled solely in madrassas. As mandated by the Right to Education Act, they should also be part of the conventional schooling system. A statewide survey of 1,300 madrassas revealed that over 80,000 […]
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a series of new regulations that will come into effect from June 1, 2024. The changes aim to reduce corruption, unnecessary delays and enhance road safety across the country. Driving Tests Move to Private Schools One of the most significant changes is the shift of driving […]
While you know that climbing stairs helps you stay fit by burning calories and strengthening muscles, a new study has revealed that it can actually prolong life. The review of nine studies looked at nearly five lakh people. Ages ranged from 35 to 84 and about 53% were women. The review found a link between […]
The Adani Group’s market capitalisation on Wednesday regained the USD 200 billion-mark (Rs 16.9 lakh crore) after its listed firms gained Rs 11,300 crore. This gain came as investors reposed faith in the company which has denied any wrongdoing in supply of coal to Tamil Nadu power company. With the Rs 11,300 crore gain on […]
The Delhi unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has issued summons to an angadia (courier) firm based in Ahmedabad in relation to the seizure of synthetic drugs in Sirohi district of Rajasthan on April 27. Earlier, raids by CID (crime and railways) and the income-tax department were conducted on at least 12 angadia firms […]
A major scam has broken out in Gujarat University (GU). A committee appointed to look into the Computer Concepts Course (CCC) exam is believed to have submitted a report exposing a Rs 18 crore scam. Officials said GU is believed to have slapped a show-cause notice on Kamaljeet Lakhtaria, former in-charge of the exam as […]
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Gujarat High Court over the alleged embezzlement of 130 kg of gold and crores of rupees from the Shri Ghantakarna Mahaveer Mandir, a pilgrimage site in Mahudi, Gandhinagar. The petition, filed by Jayesh Mehta, has sought an audit of the accounts and the formation of […]
Bharat Doshi, 62, who retired from the Institute of Plasma Research (IPR) in Ahmedabad as a scientific officer, filed a complaint with Adalaj police on Tuesday against four members of a Gota family for cheating him out of Rs 4 crore. The complaint is for breach of trust, cheating and abetment against the accused Chandrakant […]
After the arrest of four Sri Lankan nationals with alleged ties to the terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS) at Ahmedabad airport on Sunday, the hunt is on for local collaborators. The four suspects are in police custody for 14 days. The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) is looking for those responsible for planting weapons hidden under construction […]
Ahmedabad, along with several parts of Gujarat is experiencing a severe heatwave. Heat is not only uncomfortable and exhausting, high temperatures can also lead to fatalities. This is highlighted in a study carried out by international researchers, including those from Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), Gandhinagar. According to the study, when Ahmedabad experienced sustained […]
The wild ass census began on Tuesday and has recorded the presence of at least six other important species of animals in the area covered – hyenas, desert cats, desert foxes, wolves, Indian foxes and chinkaras. According to officials carrying out the census, these were direct sightings, which indicate that conservation efforts are yielding results, […]
A Delhi court on Tuesday formally charged BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), with sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women in the case related to women wrestlers. Singh pleaded not guilty to these charges. When asked by the court whether he accepted his […]
During a recent interview, Virat Kohli made a remark that has left fans wondering about his future plans. “I’ll be gone, you won’t see me for a while,” he said, sparking a great deal of speculation. Cricket fans were saddened when they heard Kohli talking about his retirement. In a viral video, the iconic cricketer […]
In a rare and amazing sight, a pride of 14 lions, including lionesses and cubs, was captured on camera crossing a road in Gujarat, near the Gir National Park. The footage was recorded at night in Amreli district. The video went viral captivating social media users with its display of nature’s beauty. It showed the […]
American multinational pizza restaurant chain founded in 1958, Pizza Hut, is venturing into the burger business. The popular chain is rolling out a new Cheeseburger Melt in the coming days as part of its line of sandwich-style offerings. Instead of the usual bun the filling will be put in between two thin pieces of pizza […]
Twenty-three-year old actress Pratibha Ranta has become the Internet’s darling after her performances in Kiran Rao’s much-appreciated film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series ‘Heeramandi’. For young Pratibha, the month of May 2024 has brought a great deal of recognition with both ‘Laapataa Ladies’ and ‘Heeramandi’ streaming on Netflix. Her understated acting and […]
Krishna Sarma is a busy Delhi-based lawyer who specialises in intellectual property rights. Her early morning ritual is a 45-minute walk alone so that she can clear her head. “That is the only time in the day when I have time to listen to my favourite music. I listen to podcasts to catch up with […]
Oats has become a favourite breakfast option for many people due to its high nutritional value. Oats is rich in fibre, protein, and essential nutrients like manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium. Low in calories, oats contains beta-glucan which lowers cholesterol. The food is also a good source of complex carbohydrates which does not spike blood sugar […]
A giant hoarding in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar collapsed on Monday evening, resulting in the death of at least 14 people. An FIR was registered against Bhavesh Bhinde and others for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under the IPC at Pant Nagar police station. Bhinde, the owner of Ego Media Private Limited, the company responsible for […]
This may seem a very simple matter. We all know that brushing our teeth twice a day is important. But not everyone is aware that brushing teeth the right way is crucial. Maintaining oral health is just as crucial as maintaining physical health. Poor oral health, like gum disease and tooth decay, can increase the […]
With its endearing mix of rural charm and commentary, the first two seasons of the series Panchayat, have won countless fans. ‘Panchayat Season 3’ trailer is releasing on May 17, and season 3 is expected to start streaming on May 28. ‘Panchayat 3’ continues the tale of Abhishek, an urban graduate thrust into the rural […]
It was the 2007 iconic romance ‘Jab We Met’, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, that made filmmaker Imtiaz Ali a household name. In a recent media interview, Ali revealed how the pair broke up two days before the shoot was about to get completed. Most of the film was shot. There were two […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notice to Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan on a petition against her pregnancy memoir ‘Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible’. An advocate had filed a petition against the use of the word “Bible” in the book’s title. A single-judge bench of Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia issued the notice on […]
Biopics are not easy to make. Often, they turn into eulogies. But ‘Srikanth’ based on the life of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla is an exception. It is understated, honest and realistic. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the film tells the story of Srikanth Bolla from Machilipatnam. Srikanth (played by Rajkummar Rao) is visually impaired from […]
Kerala’s Radhamani Amma, 71, has defied stereotypes of age and gender to obtain 11 driving licences. Amazingly, she can drive heavy-duty vehicles like JCBs and cranes. Hers has been a determined journey to challenge societal norms. Radhamani lost her husband in 2004. The resilient woman decided to take positive action to face the challenges she […]
The new series ‘Heeramandi’ streaming on Netflix is creating waves of all kinds. The series took 14 years for Sanjay Leela Bhansali to develop. The series explores the historical red-light district of Lahore, Pakistan, known as Heera Mandi or ‘Diamond Market’ in Urdu. Heera Mandi still exists. Described below are some interesting real-life facts. Heera […]
Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming mythological epic ‘Ramayan’ is being called the most ambitious Bollywood film ever with a massive budget of Rs 500 crore. While Ranbir Kapoor is playing Lord Rama in the film, Sai Pallavi, popular actress from the south, has been signed up as Sita. Pallavi is a known name in Tamil, Telugu, and […]
Scientists of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India’s largest civilian network of research laboratories, are coming to work on Mondays in wrinkled clothes in an effort to support climate change. CSIR has introduced the ‘Wrinkles Achhe Hain (WAH) campaign where employees can wear un-ironed clothes on Mondays. The council and its constituent […]
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday seems unfazed amid a potential crisis in the BJP government after three independent MLAs announced that they have withdrawn support to the government. The three MLAs – Sombir Sangwan, Randhir Gollen and Dharampal Gonder – claimed the Haryana government is in a minority now and the state […]
In a remote area in Gir forest, a priest’s solitary vote achieved a 100% turnout at the Banej polling station during the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections held on May 7. The country’s commitment to democracy led polling officials to set up a booth for one resident in spite of challenges. The Election […]
It’s a special day for the Shah family of Vadodara as four generations of the family vote together in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Savita Mangaldas Shah (Savita Ba), who is 102 years old, cast her vote with family early in the morning on Tuesday. To make the moment more special, her great-grandson Mishit Shah […]
According to senior Congress leader Pawan Khera, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari of the BJP says for a developed India there is need to change the Constitution. She is heard saying that just like her party abrogated Article 370, other changes too would be made. For this, we need to have a majority, she […]
Around 500 non-resident Gujaratis (NRGs) hailing from the US, UK, Australia, and a few from Europe, are set to cast their votes on Tuesday. Most of them have been actively involved in the electoral process. While BJP supporters embarked on a rally from Ahmedabad to Surat, a group of NRG youths campaigned for Congress candidate […]
For the first time in Gujarat, the Election Commission has set up polling booths within residential societies in Ahmedabad. The objective is to overcome urban apathy. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Gujarat witnessed a voter turnout of 64.5% – lower than the national average of 67.4 per cent. The voter turnout data of the […]
Navsari residents were surprised to see a man dressed in a dhoti and a vest, wearing spectacles and walking with a stick accompanied by supporters. The picture of the Father of the Nation, M K Gandhi! He is Naishadh Desai, the Congress’ candidate in the Navsari Lok Sabha constituency, and this is his way of […]
On the first Sunday of May, a unique celebration reverberates around the globe – World Laughter Day. Recognised for its potent ability to uplift spirits, foster connections and promote well-being, laughter, often dubbed as the best medicine, takes centre stage. Amidst the backdrop of global challenges and uncertainties in 2024, the significance of this day […]
Surat police arrested a man on Saturday for allegedly planning to assassinate the leader of a Hindu organisation and threatening several prominent figures, including the chief editor of Sudarshan television channel, BJP’s Telangana MLA Raja Singh and the party’s former spokesperson Nupur Sharma. The accused is believed to have been working in collusion with handlers […]
An Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy came under terrorist attack in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on May 4. The attack resulted in injuries to several military personnel, according to security officials. As per the report, five airmen are injured and one is reportedly critical. They have all been shifted to a hospital […]
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Karnataka Police arrested Karnataka Janata Dal (Secular) MLA HD Revanna on May 4, 2024 evening. The arrest is linked to a kidnapping case lodged against him. Revanna was taken into custody from the residence of his father, HD Deve Gowda, the former Prime Minister of India. The arrest followed […]
After allegations of sexual abuse, put Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna in a tight spot, the politician fled to Germany on a diplomatic passport. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that no visa note was issued to Revanna – but to travel to Germany, he did not need one. Unlike normal […]
Anxious Indians who started inspecting their vaccination certificates to check whether they had been given Covishield, discovered that the photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was missing from the digital certificates. Nearly 1.7 billion doses of Covishield have been administered according to the government’s CoWin data. The news of Covishield vaccine’s potential link to a […]
The Rajkot sessions court acquitted a school principal who was charged with raping a differently-abled school teacher. The court observed that false complaints with serious allegations are dangerous for men. The court also directed the city police commissioner to conduct a departmental inquiry into the officers investigating the case. A report would have to be […]
The City Cyber Cell has discovered a direct link between Indian scamsters and cyber crooks from China in cases where Gujarati businessmen and professionals have been cheated of large sums of money. A massive money laundering racket in which money earned by the scamsters was transferred to offshore accounts in Hong Kong and Shanghai in […]
One of the two arms suppliers in the firing case outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence, who allegedly attempted suicide, has been declared dead by doctors, as per the media report. Anuj Thapan, a 32-year-old man arrested from Punjab on April 26, reportedly tried to take his own life while under police detention. He hanged […]
In a startling ruling recently, the Supreme Court stressed that for a Hindu marriage to be valid, it must be performed with the appropriate rites and ceremonies, such as ‘saptapadi’ (seven steps around the sacred fire), and proof of the ceremonies is essential in case of disputes. The apex court was clarifying the legal requirements […]
The Senior Selection Committee has announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be hosted in the West Indies and USA. India will kick off their World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 05, 2024, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. This will be […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other leaders of his party recently mounted an emotionally charged, still-running, counter-attack to nullify claims of several opposition leaders, including Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo, Lalu Yadav, that Modi has set the target of 370 seats (and 400 plus with allies) in the Lok Sabha with the intention to do away with the […]
In the peak of summer, with heat waves sweeping several parts of India, seven-phase general elections are underway in the world’s biggest democracy. The weather department and the government agencies have been regularly issuing alerts and warnings, to ensure the safety of citizens who step out to cast their votes, amid fear of heat strokes and heat-related […]
The regulator of the Uttarakhand government has suspended the manufacturing licences of nearly 15 products produced by Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved. The decision, revealed in a notification dated April 24, comes amidst allegations of misleading advertisements about the efficacy of these products. While the Uttarakhand government’s order has yet to be made public, it is […]
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 […]
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 […]
An Indian data scientist, on a student visa in Canada, Mehul Prajapati, is facing a social media backlash after he put up a video revealing how he used food banks meant for students facing financial difficulties. It was pointed out that he earned Canadian dollar 98,000 as salary per year and didn’t need support from […]
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 […]
Lisa Pisano, 54, had run out of options. A combination of heart and kidney failure left the New Jersey woman too sick to qualify for a traditional transplant. Doctors at NYU Langone Health came up with an option. They decided to implant a mechanical pump to keep her heart beating and days later transplant a […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has alleged that the Opposition party plans to tax inheritance passed down from parents to their children. Addressing a poll rally at Chhattisgarh’s Surguja, the Prime Minister said the Congress’s “dangerous intentions are coming out in the open”. Referring to the recent comment by Congress’s Sam Pitroda, he said, “The advisor […]
Social media platforms, including X, are currently witnessing a peculiar trend that involves users looking between specific keys on their keyboards. This trend, which has both intrigued and irked netizens, can be traced back to a 4chan post from May 2021, according to Know Your Meme. The original post featured an image of Yui Hirasawa, […]
While walking may be overshadowed by more intense activities, this simple form of exercise is one of the best ways to improve health and well-being. Walking is not just about burning calories, its benefits go beyond that. Apart from regulating weight, it enhances cardiovascular health and boosts mental clarity. Determining the perfect daily walking distance […]
Top Indian jewellery brands are reaching out to customers among the wealthy Indian diaspora in the US. They are doing so though expansion in the US is challenging given the economic and geopolitical situation. Brands are focusing on luxury and premium segments. Dallas, New Jersey and Chicago are the preferred destinations because of the large […]
Fat pay packages are generally the norm for students graduating from the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in the country. Not this year. This placement season companies are both hiring fewer graduates and offering lower salary packages. Students towards the end of the line are receiving offers with annual packages below Rs 10 lakh. […]
India’s 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh made history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament. This makes him the youngest challenger ever for the world title. He will compete against China’s Ding Liren, the reigning world champion, for the championship later this year. Gukesh, who hails from Chennai, scored nine out of a possible 14 points after […]
Google on Friday, April 19, 2024, marked the beginning of the first phase of the general elections in India with a doodle that featured an inked finger. When clicked it led the users to top stories on the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls. The Google doodle comes on the day the world’s largest […]
If this wasn’t a serious matter, it would be quite funny. A school principal in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao was seen by an assistant teacher when she was undergoing beauty treatment in the kitchen of a primary school. Sangeeta Singh was getting a facial done instead of taking her scheduled academic session. The assistant teacher, Anam […]
If there is one quality that people need not just to succeed in life, but to survive, it is resilience. No one’s life is a dream in spite of what social media may portray. The quality that enables us to cope with life’s ups and downs with stoicism is resilience. Described below are some habits […]
In response to Union minister and former actress Smriti Irani’s recent claim about how she landed the role of ‘Tulsi’ in ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, the show’s producer Ektaa Kapoor said her statement was untrue. In an interview, Smriti had claimed that an astrologer present in Ektaa’s office had recommended her for the […]
Ten people were killed in an accident that took place on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Express Highway near Nadiad. The incident happened when a car, en route from Vadodara to Ahmedabad, collided with the rear of a trailer. Eight victims died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries while being transported to the hospital. […]
On the occasion of Ram Navami on Wednesday, a celestial spectacle unfolded at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The Sun’s rays formed a ‘Surya Tilak’ on the forehead of the idol of Lord Ram, known as Ram Lalla, marking the first Ram Navami since the temple’s inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, […]
Actress Parineeti Chopra married Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Punjab, Raghav Chadha, last year. Parineeti, who is in the spotlight for her film ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ which is streaming on an OTT platform, said she’s not interested in politics, just like he’s not into movies. However, says the actress she has to follow politics […]
Entrepreneur, well-known author, and social media influencer, Ankur Warikoo, announced on X that he had lost 10 kg over the past year. In his post, Warikoo shared before-and-after photos from his trainer, Sagar Ahuja, showcasing the transformation. He proudly declared himself “fat-free” at the age of 43. “Fat free at 43! Video releasing on the […]
New Delhi: On February 19, Mohd. Shoeb Qureshi, a judo coach from Modasa town in Gujarat, received a phone call from his employer at EduSports, a sports education company that supplies sports educators to various government institutions across the state. He was informed that his services were no longer required. Confused and anxious, Qureshi reached […]
Bollywood is not for everyone. With its rollercoaster ups and downs, it can take a toll on sensitive people who lack the resilience to manage failure. Many Bollywood actors experience immense success only to face a decline in their careers. Raj Kiran is one such actor who was successful in Bollywood films during the eighties, […]
Coconut water is one drink that never goes out of fashion. It has been consumed for centuries in tropical regions of the world and continues to be one of the primary choices on a hot summer day. In Ayurveda, coconut water is believed to help in digestion and urination apart from providing an instant boost […]
Passengers on a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Ayodhya had a nerve-wracking experience on April 13, as the aircraft attempted to land twice at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport but was unsuccessful due to adverse weather conditions. A passenger on flight 6E2702 shared a post on X. “The pilot announced around 4:15 pm that there […]
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued an advisory to e-commerce companies, instructing them to reclassify all drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the ‘health drinks’ category on their platforms. This directive was issued following an inquiry by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a statutory body established under Section (3) […]
A 57-year-old man was physically assaulted by his son and daughter-in-law over a dispute involving a stray dog. The victim, Lalji Chavda, a resident of Ambedkarnagar, had to receive four stitches on his head following the altercation. Chavda lodged a complaint at the Thorala police station against his son, Ajay and daughter-in-law, Deval. According to […]
Two advocates, Sandipkumar M Patel and Viral J Vyas, have approached the Supreme Court, challenging an order by the Gujarat High Court to initiate an investigation against them on suspicions of forging a vakalatnama (lawyers’ memorandum of appearance). The lawyers argue that the High Court acted prematurely and accepted such allegations without requesting a report […]
Laying to rest all speculations regarding his future course of action, former Congress leader from Gujarat Rohan Gupta has joined the BJP less than a month after ending his 12-year-old association with the grand old party. Gupta, along with some other leaders, joined the BJP in the presence of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and […]
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday dismissed the apologies submitted by Patanjali founders Ramdev and Balkrishna. The court expressed its dissatisfaction over the company’s misleading advertisements, stating, “We are not blind” and questioned why it should not treat the apology with the “same disdain as shown to the court undertaking?” The bench, comprising Justices […]
Well into the liberalised economic order, matrimonial advertisements in north Indian newspapers had parents of eligible men seeking brides who were fair, accomplished, homely and ‘convent educated’. The last qualification was an omnibus one, ensuring that the young woman was not only presentable and spoke English as it ought to be spoken with a neutral […]
Canada has announced a comprehensive plan to regulate the issuance of study permits to international students over the next two years. The country aims to reduce the number of new international student permits, setting a target of 485,000 approved study permits for 2024. Immigration Minister Marc Miller, in a recent statement, shared the finalized provincial […]
The Ahmedabad city police have apprehended a 27-year-old man from Juhapura, Sohil Parvez Rashid Parvez Shaikh, who despite having only a 10th-grade education, was defrauding American citizens using his fluent English. Sohil ran a home-based call centre, operating between midnight and 5 am, where he communicated with approximately 30 Americans daily. He offered assistance and […]
There isn’t a simpler form of exercise than walking. Moreover, it is suitable for all age groups and all fitness levels. Whether you are a young adult, middle-aged or a senior, walking offers numerous health benefits. A low-impact aerobic exercise, walking improves cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles and bones, and aids in weight management. Regular walking […]
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 […]
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 […]
Actress Kangana Ranaut, who is BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, said on Thursday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was a victim of an ambitious mother, referring to Sonia Gandhi. Ranaut said that both Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka were forced into politics by Sonia Gandhi. She referred to the film ‘3 […]
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 […]
India’s industry secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, has stated that Tesla Inc. now has the opportunity to lay out its investment plans for India, following the government’s decision to reduce import duties on electric vehicles (EVs). This comes after the industry department’s recent unveiling of a comprehensive policy aimed at boosting EV manufacturing in the world’s […]
A US-based couple, Lexi, 27, and Danny Reed, 30, got married in 2015. Lexi worked for a law firm and Danny in an optical services company. Both of them were facing the challenge of obesity. Lexi’s peak weight was 485 pounds (220 kg) while Danny’s peak weight was 280 pounds (127 kg). Lexi’s current weight […]
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh. The decision was met with elation by AAP, with prominent party leader Gopal Italia hailing it as a victory for truth. Italia took to the official AAP Gujarat account to express his delight, stating, “The Supreme Court […]
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday intervened in the case of a 24-year-old engineer who was locked out of his Google account. The account was flagged for “explicit content” after the engineer uploaded a childhood photo of himself being bathed by his grandmother. Justice VD Nanavati issued an order restraining Google from deleting the engineer’s […]
In a bid to address the ongoing protests by Kshatriya organizations, a high-level meeting was convened at the residence of Gujarat BJP President CR Patil in Gandhinagar. The meeting, which lasted for about three hours, saw the participation of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat BJP General Secretary (Organization), Balwantsinh Rajput, Kesridevsinh Jhala, IK Jadeja, […]
Shefali Jariwala, of ‘Kaanta Laga’ fame who became a sensation when she was just 19 years old, has not acted in the past 20 years in a Bollywood film. Shefali, who has worked with big names in Bollywood like Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan, has been suffering from epilepsy since she was 15 years old. […]
At the age of 96, Anil Gosalia from Mumbai has been sentenced to one year in prison by a CBI court for his involvement in a bank fraud committed 35 years ago. Gosalia is now bedridden and suffering from various ailments. He was unable to attend the court proceedings on Saturday. Despite his poor health […]
A team of researchers from Belgium has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict consumer ratings for beer and suggest improvements to its flavour profile. This groundbreaking approach, led by scientists at KU Leuven and the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology, could potentially revolutionise product development strategies in the food and beverage industry. […]
If this was not a serious criminal matter, it would be quite funny. When folk singer Kamlesh Barot sang a ‘dayro’ on stage he did not realise that he would be instrumental in putting somebody in jail. The incident happened in Kanjhat village in Padra a few days ago. The song’s lyrics were as follows: […]
Expecting an increase in passenger traffic at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) plans to deploy 600 more personnel ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Presently, approximately 1000 CISF personnel are responsible for overseeing airport security. The additional deployment will bolster security measures at […]
There is a crucial difference between being alone and being lonely. We can be alone and enjoy solitude. On the other hand, we can feel lonely in that situation. Which path we choose depends on our temperament and attitude. But we can change both. And, we should if it is vital for our happiness. As […]
The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, has its 59th convocation on Saturday evening. This year, the popular, one-year PGPX programme has one of the largest (148 students) and most diverse batches, with students from more than 30 sectors. There is diversity in terms of gender, educational background, sectors, and even the regions students come from, […]
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s new bungalow will be in their daughter Raha’s name. Ranbir Kapoor loves his daughter deeply and wants to give her the bungalow as a gift, sources say. Neetu Kapoor will reportedly be the co-owner of the bungalow. Ranbir, Alia and Neetu Kapoor were seen together recently at their under-construction bungalow […]
In a serious lapse, the body of a youth brought from Australia to Ahmedabad on an Air India flight was handed over to the claimant of another piece of cargo at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport. The family of the youth was enraged on learning about the mistake, sources said. The youth, from Surendranagar, […]
With Kate Middleton’s recent revelation that she has cancer, the focus is now on the possibility of younger people getting the disease. The 42-year-old Princess of Wales said she had been diagnosed after an abdominal surgery in January this year. Once considered a disease that the elderly were hit with, cancer is now striking younger […]
Devotees of Lord Muruga at Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram temple have deep faith in the miraculous properties of lemons that are pierced with the sacred spear of the deity. Nine lemons fetched Rs 2.36 lakh at an auction on Tuesday. Devotees believe that drinking lemonade made from these lemons cures infertility and brings prosperity. The temple […]
A rare red-coloured fish, identified as ‘Snyderina guentheri’, was found by a fisherman off the coast of Veraval in Gujarat. Also known as waspfish, this fish was last seen in Visakhapatnam in 2017. The fisherman, Ashwin Solanki, made this discovery when he was sorting his catch last week. This particular species is rarely found in […]
The floating piece of wood that kept Rose alive in the iconic film ‘Titanic’ has been sold for $718,750 at an auction held recently in Dallas in the US. The panel of wood has been a source of controversy ever since the film was released in 1997. Fans have wondered whether it was large enough […]
In a bid to woo youngsters in urban centres, the BJP has made a shift from tea to coffee. The discussion forums to engage with first-time voters, ‘Coffee With Youth’, are slated to be held in gardens and cafes. Coffee mugs will reportedly sport PM Modi’s picture. ‘Chai Pe Charcha’ was a mega digital outreach […]
‘Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project’ is an initiative of the UNM Foundation of the Mehta family and the Torrent Group. It seeks to showcase different art forms by emerging artists enabling audiences to access art by keeping entry free. After successfully completing five editions in Ahmedabad, two in Vadodara and one in Surat, Abhivyakti […]
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union elections this year witnessed the victory of two Dalit students, Priyanshi Arya and Dhananjay, who secured the positions of general secretary and president respectively. Priyanshi Arya, a 23-year-old from Haldwani, Uttarakhand, is the oldest of three daughters from a middle-class family. Her journey to social work was inspired by […]
A recent analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals that Members of Parliament (MPs) from Gujarat have shown exemplary commitment to their parliamentary duties over the past five years. However, when it comes to raising questions in the parliament, they rank 10th among all Indian states. The ADR’s analysis of parliamentary work data […]
India’s financial capital Mumbai has overtaken Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time, according to a list published on Monday by Hurun Research Institute, based in Shanghai. Moreover, India has overtaken Germany to become the third-ranked country globally with 271 billionaires, according to the report. The cumulative wealth of Indian billionaires reached […]
In an era where action-packed films featuring epic hero-villain showdowns dominate the box office, one film has managed to captivate audiences and achieve blockbuster status without a single villain or action scene. This film is none other than “3 Idiots”. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, “3 Idiots” was initially turned down by Bollywood superstars […]
Anushka Sharma was absent during the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (CSK vs RCB) match which took place last Friday. The match was the IPL 2024 season opener. The power couple, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, welcomed their son, Akaay Kohli, last month. While Anushka is naturally spending more time at home with […]
When you are set to travel on a domestic flight in India, you might wonder what are the food items you can carry in your cabin baggage. Certain foods are prohibited due to security or hygiene concerns. As a thumb rule, dry snacks, like chips and biscuits, and fruits are allowed. Sealed bottles of water […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the complete schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Monday. The schedule, which was initially released for the first two weeks of the tournament, has now been extended to include all matches, taking into account the polling dates and venues for the […]
Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu and former Olympic medalist Mathias Boe exchanged vows in a private ceremony on March 23. The wedding, held in Udaipur, was attended by the couple’s families and closest friends. The couple, known for their private nature, ensured that their special day remained a low-key affair, away from media attention. The pre-wedding […]
Senior Indian diplomat, J P Singh, in charge of the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran (PAI) division in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), recently visited the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi and met Afghan officials. This information was shared by Zakia Wardak, consul general of Afghanistan in the Afghan consulate in Mumbai, on her social media handle […]
A new requirement has been introduced that could cause concern among Gujarati students aspiring for foreign studies in Canada. From September onwards, students will need to obtain a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province they intend to study and work in, in addition to their admission letter from the university or institute. The rules, […]
Supermodel and social media influencer, Bella Hadid, recently filmed her ten-step morning routine for wellness. Among the steps are taking vitamins and detox juices, applying essential oils and journaling. Known for her lavish lifestyle and sophistication, the 27-year-old is also very fond of organic skincare products. She always emphasises the need for a healthy diet, […]
Holi is a much-awaited festival every year. Symbolising colour and fun, it is a joyous celebration. However, the colours you play with during Holi can adversely affect the face and hair. One important point is to avoid chemical-based colours and opt for natural, herbal ones to protect your skin and hair. Also, avoid using harsh […]
Parshottam Rupala, Union minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying on Sunday clarified his recent statement on erstwhile royal families. The statement was made at a function organised by the Valmiki Samaj. Rupala, who has been nominated to contest the Lok Sabha election from Rajkot, had said that the British oppressed Indians before Independence. “Erstwhile […]
Exercise is a great way to reduce stress levels and improve your physical, mental and emotional health. The question is selecting a form of exercise that you like and enjoy doing. This will ensure that you are more regular in your exercise routine. The 2023 issue of the ‘British Journal of Sports Medicine’ carried a […]
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar held recently attracted a great deal of attention nationally and internationally. From Bollywood stars to global business leaders, the guest list contained many really big names. Apart from all the pomp and show, the Ambanis did not hold back in showering their guests with expensive gifts […]
Rohan Gupta, a prominent figure in the Congress party, announced his resignation today. This comes after he withdrew his candidature from the Ahmedabad East seat in the Lok Sabha elections on March 18. There had been speculation that Gupta would resign from the party only after withdrawing his candidature. This speculation was put to rest […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday in connection with its ongoing probe into a money laundering case. The arrest took place at Kejriwal’s official residence, following the Delhi High Court’s refusal to grant him interim protection from coercive action by the ED in the excise policy case. The court […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) team arrived at the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, mere hours after the Delhi High Court denied him protection from arrest in the ongoing liquor policy case on Thursday, late evening. The team, comprising 12 officials, entered the residence armed with a search warrant. Kejriwal, who also serves as […]
Mahindra & Mahindra, the country’s leading SUV manufacturer, has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL), a subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited. The MoU outlines a plan for establishing a comprehensive EV charging infrastructure across the nation. Furthermore, the partnership will involve the rollout of e-mobility solutions to […]
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The baton of leadership has been passed on to Ruturaj Gaikwad. “MS Dhoni has handed over Chennai Super Kings’ captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the start of IPL 2024. Ruturaj has been […]
Jalandhar: A letter issued to the Punjab government by the Union health ministry seeking an action taken report over the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment undergone by Charan Kaur, who is renowned Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s mother, has invited sharp reactions from millions of his fans and well-wishers from across the globe. In the letter, which was […]
In an intriguing piece of news, a recent study has revealed that there is a gender gap between women and men when it comes to exercise. Women can exercise less often than men, yet receive greater cardiovascular gains, the study’s findings suggest. The study is from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai in the US. […]
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has found itself caught in a social media controversy over a $820 T-shirt. Pro-Palestine segments are branding it ‘opportunistic marketing’ while supporters of Israel are claiming the shirt is ‘antisemitic’. The T-shirt is a simple white cotton jersey with a patch featuring the Louis Vuitton initials ‘LV’ in pink, green […]
In a recent podcast interview with Lex Fridman, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, reflected on the company’s journey and its name. Altman, who co-founded OpenAI with Elon Musk and others in 2015, suggested that a different name might have been more fitting given the company’s evolution. OpenAI was initially conceived as a research lab […]
Indian’s star athlete Neeraj Chopra has expressed shock that his competitor in Pakistan, Arshad Nadeem, is unable to procure a new javelin. Nadeem had won the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham with a huge 90.18m throw. Also, he had bagged the bronze medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games where Chopra picked up the […]
Breakfast earned the reputation of being the most important meal of the day in the 1960s. The rationale was that it was the day’s first meal after a night-long fast. Traditionally believed to be the most important meal of the day, breakfast was thought to energise the body at the beginning of the day. Having […]
The photograph of a smiling Kate Middleton and her husband Prince William shopping for groceries, released by a UK tabloid, have led to further speculation about the Princess of Wales’ health and her long absence from public life. While fans said this photograph should put an end to speculation, the social media was abuzz with […]
The Gujarat High Court on Monday afternoon refused to take suo motu cognizance of an incident where five foreign students of Gujarat University were allegedly attacked by a mob while praying on the university campus. Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal declined the request, stating that it is a matter for the police to investigate and not […]
Electoral bonds were introduced in India in 2017. Using these bonds, individuals or companies could donate money to political parties anonymously. Under the scheme, which was scrapped by the Supreme Court on February 15, 2023, the bonds had to be bought in fixed denominations from the State Bank of India (SBI). The bonds would be […]
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Union government has imposed a ban on the import, breeding and sale of certain dog breeds deemed dangerous. This decision was made following recommendations from an expert committee established by the department. The list of banned breeds includes, but is not limited to, Pitbull Terrier, Tosa […]
Jio Institute and The Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS), London have joined hands to host the ‘Middle Leader Programme’ for K-12 schools in India. This marks the first time that academic professionals in the country will have the opportunity to participate in the programme in person. The event is scheduled to take place from […]
With the current exchange rate hovering around Rs 83 for one US dollar, Indian students aspiring to study abroad are facing a daunting financial challenge. The dream of enrolling in some of the world’s top universities and colleges comes with a hefty price tag, with annual tuition fees reaching as high as Rs 52 lakhs. […]
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to quash a penalty imposed on a CISF constable charged for misconduct because he knocked on a neighbour’s door late at night asking for a lemon. “Knocking on neighbour’s door knowing that the man in the house is absent, and the house was occupied by a lady with […]
Mumbai’s mouthwatering street snack ‘vada pav’ has ranked 19 among the top 50 sandwiches worldwide. The ranking is by Taste Atlas, a well-known global food guide, which came up with a list of the ‘50 Best Sandwiches in the World’. Being recognised globally is a thumbs up for India’s street food, which is known in […]
AdaniConneX, a joint venture between the Adani Group, India’s largest private infrastructure and energy provider and EdgeConneX, one of the world’s largest private data centre operators, has been awarded a Five-Star grade in the Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council. This makes AdaniConneX’s Hyderabad site the first data centre in […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its second list of 72 candidates from 11 states for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This includes an additional seven candidates from Gujarat, bringing the total number of declared candidates from the state to 22 out of 26 seats. The new candidates from Gujarat include: The party has […]
Alia Bhatt and her daughter Raha have been in the news for ‘twinning’ recently, in that they wore identical outfits. Alia has often spoken about her pregnancy phase and how she bonds with her daughter today. Her nutritionist Suman Agarwal has recently revealed an interesting tidbit. She disclosed the name of the Bengali sweet that […]
Istanbul Airport has launched a program offering therapy dogs to its passengers to alleviate travel-related stress. This initiative, which was rolled out a month ago, aims to provide a more soothing and supportive environment for travellers as they embark on their journeys. The airport has acknowledged the widespread anxiety that many passengers experience before flying. […]
Anant Ambani and his fiancee Radhika visited Chorvad on Tuesday. Chorvad is the birthplace of Dhirubhai Ambani. This is their first visit to the town after the recent grand pre-wedding festivities. Kokilaben also accompanied the young couple. The three of them visited the ‘Jhund’ Bhavani Mata temple. During Tuesday’s visit Anant sought the blessings of […]
With so much hype surrounding intermittent fasting, liquid fasts are also in the spotlight. Liquid fasts, where people drink only liquids for many days, may lead to weight loss. However, researchers have warned that the weight is likely to be regained after a while. The researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago, revealed that other […]
In a significant order, The Vadodara District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered GoAir to pay Gujarat-based businessman, Piyush Kalvani, Rs 1.17 lakh compensation for a cancelled flight. The commission observed that the airline had followed “unethical trade practices”. It said that sending messages in advance about cancelled flights was not sufficient action for an […]
Ahmedabad’s Lokmanya Tilak Baugh, popularly known as Victoria Garden, has won the Green Space Category of City Beauty in a Central government-initiated competition. The garden is managed under the Pratiti initiative of Torrent Group’s CSR arm, the UNM Foundation. The competition, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India in December […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first in-plant railway siding at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), via video conferencing today. This initiative is part of the Prime Minister’s flagship Gati Shakti programme, which aims to reduce the carbon footprint in logistics, decrease fossil fuel consumption and […]
Spongy residue of uncooked bread, which dates back to 6,600 BC, was found near a structure that looked like an oven in Turkey. It is apparently the world’s oldest bread, according to archaeologists. The story goes that 8,600 years ago, a baker in Turkey mixed flour and water to make bread dough but didn’t bake […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the re-developed Kochrab Ashram and launched the master plan of the Gandhi Ashram Memorial, at Mahatma Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said, “This Sabarmati Ashram of Bapu has always been the center of an amazing energy. Whenever we recieve […]
‘Dal’, a much-loved food in India, that is consumed in households across the income spectrum, is not a good source of protein, according to nutrition experts. This is disappointing news for vegetarians. The reason why experts say this is that among the macronutrients – proteins, carbohydrates and fats – dal has the highest content […]
In Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) costliest road makeover project so far, the 3.6-km stretch from Chandkheda’s Visat Circle to Zundal Circle is set for a revamp. This stretch is being redeveloped to make it an iconic entry point into the city. Known as north Gujarat’s gateway into Ahmedabad, the stretch links the Sardar Patel Olympic […]
While diamonds may have been touted as a girl’s best friend for years, gold is still a firm favourite when it comes to Indian consumers and investors. Gold prices in India hit a fresh record high on March 5. Price of the yellow metal surged to Rs 65,000 per 10 gms in Delhi markets. Why […]
In view of rising cases of advertisements promoting betting and gambling, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory which highlights that such illegal activities should not be advertised, promoted or endorsed in any way. Such activities have both financial and socio-economic implications for the youth, according to the advisory. The advisory states […]
Gold prices surged Rs 800 on Tuesday and reached a fresh record high of Rs 65,000 per 10 grams in the national capital. The development is the result of strong global trends, according to HDFC Securities. Silver also rallied Rs 900 to Rs 74,900 per kg. According to analysts, spot gold prices (24 carats) in […]
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has admitted to errors in the image generation aspect of the company’s AI model Gemini. He has said that Gemini is a “work in progress”. “We definitely messed up on the image generation. I think it was mostly due to just not thorough testing. It definitely, for good reasons, upset a […]
Confirming rumours that have been floating around for long, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have announced that they are expecting their first child. The actor couple shared a simple post on social media with the due date – September 2024 – and a string of emojis. Right after the much-awaited announcement, comments started flowing in. […]
When Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed their first child, Vamika, on January 11, 2021, they requested the paparazzi, media, and fans not to share pictures. A few months after Vamika’s birth, the power couple shared their gratitude on Instagram. The message read: “We are deeply thankful to the Indian paparazzi and most of the […]
In a significant stride towards enhancing global health security and pandemic preparedness, TechInvention Lifecare Pvt. Ltd. has announced the groundbreaking ceremony of its Global Collaborative Centre for Medical Countermeasures (GCMC). The centre, located close to the upcoming international airport in Navi Mumbai, involves an investment of around USD 15 million. The centre has been acknowledged […]
Google claims that Gemini is its largest, most capable and flexible AI model to date. But Gemini has stirred up a controversy by refusing to answer a question reasonably. When asked who is worse – Elon Musk for posting memes or Adolf Hitler (for ordering the deaths of millions of people), it replied: “It is […]
Weight loss is a common goal for many people, and there are countless strategies and methods available to achieve it. One question that often arises is whether an active sex life can contribute to weight loss. While it may seem like an unconventional approach, there is some scientific basis to this claim. The Caloric Burn […]
The past week in the tech industry was marked by significant developments, including new smartphone launches, AI model releases, and gaming leaks. Here’s a look at the highlights: Nothing Phone (2a) to be Manufactured in India UK-based tech company Nothing confirmed that its latest mid-range smartphone, the Nothing Phone (2a), will be manufactured in India. CEO […]
The Intuitive Machines-1 (IM-1) commercial lander, in a collaborative mission with NASA and SpaceX, made a successful landing on the Moon on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 6:23 pm. The lander carried an etched disc commemorating the life and teachings of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921-2016), the late spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan […]
Valentine’s Day, the annual celebration of love, is fast approaching, and lovebirds everywhere are preparing to express their affection in unique and memorable ways. Whether it’s an über-romantic relationship that leaves you starry-eyed or a budding romance that sends butterflies fluttering in your stomach, Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate love in all […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that Lal Krishna Advani, a veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will be awarded the ‘Bharat Ratna’, the highest civilian award in India. Expressing his joy over the decision, PM Modi stated, “I am very happy to share that LK Advani will be conferred the Bharat […]
Cervical cancer is a significant health concern worldwide. It was once a leading cause of death among women but has thankfully seen a decline in recent years thanks to advancements in prevention and early detection. It is the fourth-most common cancer in women. However, it remains a significant public health concern, particularly in regions with […]
In the early hours of April 2023, a beachside eatery in Virar started noticing an unusual pattern. Regular bulk orders for breakfast items such as idli, dosa, poha, and tea were being placed around 4 am, a time when tourists were unlikely to order food. Intrigued by these orders, which typically consisted of 40-50 plates […]
Scrolling the phone in a leisurely mood remains one of our favourite pastimes. Maybe it has even replaced coffee breaks and conversations. But you sure know that your phone reveals much about yourself to the unknown, all without your consent. It’s not the phones but the apps, many of which you’ve installed in good faith, […]
In the ongoing investigation into the tragic boat capsize incident in Gujarat, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has made another arrest. Gopal Shah, a Town Development Officer (TDO) of the corporation and partner of Kotia Projects Company, was apprehended from Chhattisgarh earlier today. This follows the arrest of Bineet Kotia, the contractor of Kotia Projects, […]
In the fiscal year 2022–23, only 10% of the total revenue collected from toll booths across the country came from 16 toll plazas. Out of these 16, four are located in Gujarat, contributing to a significant revenue of Rs 1235 crore in a year. In addition to this, three toll booths are in Rajasthan and […]
After the public interest application of the families affected by the Morbi suspension bridge accident, the families impacted by the Vadodara accident are preparing to file a writ petition in the Supreme Court. The writ of the victims has been filed through Advocate Utkarsh Dave. The Supreme Court has demanded heavy fines be levied on […]
The consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla’s idol in Ayodhya sparked a unique trend in Ahmedabad, which saw an increase in births on Monday. City gynaecologists reported hundreds of babies born through both planned caesarean and medicine-induced normal deliveries, as families orchestrated events to welcome their newborns on this auspicious day. A particular focus was on […]
Arun Yogiraj, the Mysuru-based sculptor who crafted the idol of Ram Lalla, arrived in Ayodhya on Monday for the consecration or ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony of the newly constructed Ram Mandir. Expressing his joy, Yogiraj said, “I feel I am the luckiest person on the earth now. The blessing of my ancestors, family members and Lord […]
A tragic boat accident in Vadodara’s Harani Lake claimed the lives of 14 people, including students and teachers, on January 18, 2024. The boat, with a capacity of 14, was reportedly carrying more than 30 passengers at the time of the accident. This incident has prompted a high-level investigation, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel assigning […]
If you’re an F1 fan, you needn’t be content watching the sport merely in the comfort of your living room. The GIFT City will host an F1 event as early as 2028. It has emerged that the organisers have initiated a feasibility study for the project, which could range from Rs 5,000 crore to Rs […]
A new mobile app that allows the police to issue e-challans for traffic violations was launched in Gujarat’s major cities on Tuesday. The app, developed with the help of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), is part of the One Nation One Challan initiative. The app covers various traffic offenses, such as not wearing a helmet, […]
Iran claimed it struck bases belonging to Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni militant group in Pakistan, in a cross-border attack Tuesday. It comes after Iran launched similar attacks on Syria and Iraq over the past several days. The missile attacks took place on the day that caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwar met with the Iranian foreign minister, H. Amira-Abdaloahian, […]
The stock market saw a big decline today, i.e. on January 17. The Sensex closed at 71,500 after falling 1628 points. At the same time, the Nifty also broke 460 points. It closed at 21,571. In today’s trading, auto and banking shares fell the most. After the quarterly results, HDFC Bank shares fell more than […]
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a leading engineering and construction company in India, has been awarded a mega contract to build the electrification system for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project, also known as the bullet train project. The contract was given by a Japanese agency authorized by the National High Speed Rail Corporation, the implementing […]
The state government announced on Friday that it has decided to establish a dedicated helpline, 14449, for lodging complaints against police personnel. This announcement was made in an affidavit submitted to the Gujarat High Court, in connection with a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL). Advocate General Kamal Trivedi informed the High Court that the […]
The Ahmedabad Medical Association has released a set of guidelines for the Uttarayan festival, advising against the use of metal-coated, glass, and nylon strings. The guidelines also recommend flying kites in safe places to avoid electrical accidents. The guidelines suggest using kite strings made from natural silk to reduce the risk of injuries. They caution […]
Gautam Adani, the founder and chairperson of the Adani Group, has dethroned Mukesh Ambani, the chairperson and managing director of Reliance Industries, as the richest person in India and Asia, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI). Adani’s net worth reached $97.6 billion, making him the 12th richest person in the world, while Ambani’s net […]
The police have cracked down on a gang that was making fake Aadhaar cards, voter cards and birth-death certificates for people in Juhapura area of Ahmedabad for Rs. 200 to 2,000. A cyber crime team arrested a youth who was doing computer repairing – software work in Juhapura and found evidence of making fake documents […]
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s cabinet will be expanded today, December 25. A total of 21 MLAs will take oath as ministers at a swearing-in ceremony at 3:30 PM. The expansion is expected to give representation to all regions of the state. The list of ministers includes both new faces and experienced politicians. The […]
A report compiled by the Association for Democratic Reforms, which examined electoral bond payments to political parties, has reaffirmed the veracity of the criticism levelled at this form of political funding. Electoral bonds made the largest donations to political parties between 2016–17 and 2021–2022. More than 53% of all donations received by national parties and […]
Sakshi Malik Retirement: The 31-year-old Indian female wrestler Sakshi Malik has announced her retirement from wrestling, leaving wrestling enthusiasts saddened. The woman wrestler, who won a medal for India in the 2016 Rio Olympics, is now stepping back from competing against her opponents on the mat. Be prepared for the struggle against oppression: Sakshi expressed […]
Social media giant X/Twitter experienced a widespread outage today, affecting users globally and sparking a wave of frustration and concern among its vast user base. The platform, known for its real-time updates and global connectivity, suffered a significant disruption in service, leaving millions unable to access their feeds, send tweets, or engage with the platform’s […]
The anticipation for the inauguration of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, has reached the shores of America, with the Hindu community in the country joining in the excitement. To mark the historic occasion, a month-long celebration has kicked off in the United States, starting with a massive car rally in […]
Major Liquor Seizure on Ahmedabad-Rajkot Highway: Rs 25.50 Lakh Worth of IMFL Confiscated from Hidden Compartment Ahmedabad: In a significant operation, Bavla police seized a substantial quantity of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) valued at Rs 25.50 lakh. The operation took place on Thursday evening near the Bavla-Dhedhal crossroads along the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway. Constable Merubha Dodia […]
In a series of shocking developments, Supreme Court lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai, who previously accused TMC MP Mahua Moitra of bribery and corruption, has now targeted Congress MP Shashi Tharoor with molestation allegations. Dehadrai’s Explosive Claims: Previous Accusations Against Moitra: Context of the Latest Allegations: Call for Action: Impact on Public Discourse: Jai Anant Dehadrai’s […]
“This is Parliament, not a court…! -When Speaker Birla got angry at Manish Tiwari Highlights: A political storm erupted in the Lok Sabha today as the Ethics Committee recommended the expulsion of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for accepting bribes, including luxury gifts and services, from businessman Darshan Hiranandani. The 500-page report presented to the […]
Let us bring you to the know Madhya Pradesh candidates. Out of the 2,534 candidates analyzed as NEW, 472 (19%) have declared criminal cases. Among these, 291 (11%) have declared serious criminal cases. Additionally, 727 (29%) candidates are crorepati(millionaires), and 1,105 (44%) candidates are graduates or above. Furthermore, 216 (9%) candidates have not declared their […]
The Indian government’s newly introduced SIM card regulations, which were announced in August 2023, is in effect from December 1, 2023. These rules aim to enhance SIM card purchasing security and combat fraudulent activities. Key Changes Introduced by the New SIM Card Rules: Registration Process: PoS (Point of Sale) agents must sign an agreement with […]
Bengaluru: Forty-four private schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats Friday morning through email, causing widespread panic among parents and students. The email claimed that explosives had been planted on school premises. Immediate Response: Official Statements: Investigation and Reassurance: Here are some additional details: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Distributes Over 51,000 Appointment Letters Under Rozgar Mela. […]
The annual Adani Ahmedabad Marathon is fast becoming an event to look forward to. The seventh edition which took place on 26th November, displayed the same degree of professionalism in arrangement and facilities that the Adani group is known to be associated with. Dedicated to the armed forces, the annual run, the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon […]
Chhatisgarh, currently ruled by Congress 90 seats, 46 seats needed to form a majority Last elections in 2018: Congress had won 68 seats and BJP had won 15 seats. Seven seat won by others. In 2018, BJP had lost 34 seats which they had won in 2013. Out of these, Congress managed to grab 29 […]
Mohun Bagan SG management has raised objections to playing this Thursday’s CFL Super Six derby against East Bengal in Naihati, citing congested fixtures and “ineffective scheduling by IFA.” The IFA insists the match is on schedule and East Bengal will get a walkover if Mohun Bagan doesn’t show up. Reasons for Mohun Bagan’s Objection Mohun […]
Redmi is having a big event that began with the unveiling of the Redmi K70 and Redmi K70 Pro smartphones. Both have a new 50 MP main camera, fast charging, and flagship chipsets. Redmi K70 Xiaomi equipped this phone with a 6.67” OLED with 1440p resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. The 12-bit can show […]
In a heartwarming announcement, television couple Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla revealed that they are expecting twins. The couple shared the exciting news through a YouTube video on Rubina’s channel, where she hosts a podcast series titled ‘Kisi Ne Bataya Nahi: The Mamacado Show’. In the latest episode, Rubina dedicated the show to all mothers […]
Adani Group’s Remarkable Growth Adani Group, the Indian conglomerate led by Gautam Adani, has witnessed an impressive 20% surge in its stock prices, resulting in a staggering ₹1.2 lakh crores gain for its investors. This phenomenal growth has propelled Gautam Adani to the second position among Asia’s wealthiest individuals, marking a significant leap in his […]
Gautam Singhania, the enigmatic chairman of the Raymond Group, has captivated the Indian public with his flamboyant lifestyle, entrepreneurial spirit, and penchant for high-risk pursuits. Born into a family of textile magnates, Singhania inherited a vast fortune and a formidable business empire. Yet, he has carved his own path, transforming Raymond into a global fashion […]
A 22-year-old woman, Hiral Jadhav, lost her life in a tragic accident on Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle she was riding pillion on collided with a bus at Shivranjani Crossroads. The 35-year-old bus driver, Gambhirsinh Sisodia, fled the scene but later surrendered to the traffic police. Jadhav, a native of Deodar in Banaskantha, had come […]
Aries Horoscope 26 November 2023 Love Focus: You can be double-timed on the romantic front. Lucky Number: 3 Lucky Color: Purple Taurus Horoscope 26 November 2023 Love Focus: A misunderstanding can cost some a cozy evening out with their lover. Lucky Number: 5 Lucky Color: Green Gemini Horoscope 26 November 2023 Love Focus: Bonds of […]
Winter should be upon us. Time to bring out the blankets and duvets for a cosy sleep. But do winters continue to be the same? The pollution levels have been reaching alarming levels at this time of the year. And then, the ominous instances of heart failures during winter. A disclaimer: this article is not […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the skies above Bengaluru on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in an exhilarating sortie aboard the indigenously developed Tejas fighter jet. The flight took place at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) site, showcasing the country’s advancements in aerospace technology and bolstering the Prime Minister’s confidence in India’s indigenous capabilities. A […]
Ronaldo’s first goal came in the 77th minute when he controlled a loose ball on his chest and then expertly lofted it over goalkeeper Paulo Vitor from distance. Three minutes later, Ronaldo doubled his lead with a powerful finish from a tight angle. The 38-year-old’s goals took his tally for the season to 15, making […]
Aries Horoscope 25 November 2023 Health will be good. If any money-related matter is stuck in court, it can be resolved today. Keep a check on your speech. Taurus Horoscope 25 November 2023 Investors in the stock market can suffer a financial loss today. You may be upset due to the behavior of any member of […]
New India Assurance Company Limited (NSE:NIACL), India’s largest non-life insurance company, saw its stock price soar 19% on Friday, November 24, 2023. The stock closed at ₹207.75, its highest level in 52 weeks. The sharp rise in the stock price was attributed to the company’s announcement that it will hold a conference call on November […]
Aries Horoscope 24 November 2023 Aries natives are advised to invest in antique sculptures and jewelry today. They will be able to convince their partners of their new plans. However, they may have difficulty getting people to understand their point of view. Taurus Horoscope 24 November 2023 Taurus natives may feel pressure from their seniors […]
The much-anticipated trailer for Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming gangster drama, Animal, has been released, enthralling audiences with its gritty underworld setting and Ranbir Kapoor’s powerful portrayal of a conflicted young man. Directed by Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Shakti Kapoor, and Tripti Dimri in prominent […]
In the heart of Hindu tradition lies a beautiful and auspicious occasion known as Tulsi Vivah, a symbolic marriage between the revered Tulsi plant, a goddess of purity and auspiciousness, and Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. This sacred union, celebrated on the twelfth day of the bright fortnight of the Kartik […]
Horoscope Today – Daily Horoscope – Today Forecast – राशी – आज का भविष्य – आज की राशी Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Overall, Aries, Capricorn, and Pisces are the zodiac signs that are likely to have a good day today. Aries may see financial gains, Capricorns may […]
The finale of the Cricket World Cup approaches, set to take place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19. India and Australia face off in the ultimate showdown, drawing eager anticipation from fans. Reports indicate a star-studded closing ceremony, with expectations of celebrity appearances and performances. Rumors swirl around Dua Lipa potentially gracing the […]
Horoscope Today – Daily Horoscope – Today Forecast – राशी – आज का भविष्य – आज की राशी Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Overall, Cancer, Scorpio, and Capricorn are the zodiac signs that are likely to have a good day today. Cancerians may have financial gains, Scorpios may […]
The festive season of Diwali 2023 is approaching, and with it comes the excitement of upgrading to a new smartphone. In a market filled with options, finding the perfect device that balances performance and affordability can be a daunting task, especially in India. However, if your budget hovers around Rs 25,000, you’re in luck. There […]
India’s dominance in the 2023 Cricket World Cup persists as they claim their seventh consecutive victory by defeating Sri Lanka with a massive 302-run margin. Sri Lanka faced a historic low in World Cup cricket as they were bowled out for just 55 runs. This marked their worst-ever World Cup total, breaking their previous record […]
Green Card applications generally have a poor approval rate, besides being a cumbersome process. But a new system, recommended by the White House Commission, should come as a relief for scores of foreign professionals, especially Indians. People from AAPI nations, such as China, the Philippines, and India, among others, are primarily affected by the backlog […]
Bombay High Court has ruled in favour of cross-border cultural exchange, effectively ending the seven-year ban on Pakistani artists working in India. The ban, implemented in the aftermath of the Uri attack in 2016, led to a pause in artistic collaboration and deprived Indian audiences of the talents of renowned artists like Fawad Khan, Mahira […]
Even one rejection may leave us cracked and crumbling, so imagine the plight of this man whose idea was shot down many times over. He would leave the chambers of venture capitalists with rejection slips pinned on his chest but that didn’t break his resolve. Today, this man from Mumbai, Harsh Jain, is a proud […]
This is the first in a series of pieces on the Supreme Court’s marriage equality judgment. This week, the Supreme Court delivered its judgement in Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty v. Union of India, accepting the existence of the manifold disadvantages faced by non-heterosexual couples, while simultaneously refusing to express such disadvantages in the language of constitutional […]
Holding four policemen guilty in the Kheda public flogging case, the Gujarat High Court on Thursday sentenced them to 14 days of imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 2,000. However, the court stayed the order for three months following a request from the accused, so as to appeal against the verdict. The verdict came […]
In a major embarrassment for India’s leading private sector bank ICICI Bank, the RBI has imposed a record penalty of nearly Rs 12.2 crore on it for violation of lending rules and delays in reporting fraud. RBI inspected the books of ICICI Bank in 2020 and 2021 to evaluate its financial status, during which it […]
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur’s controversial comment on the ambience and the arrangement at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after the team’s loss to India in the World Cup encounter on October 14 has faced criticism from not only Indian cricketers and cricket fans but also a section of the Pakistani cricketing fraternity. On […]
Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, which is owned by the Gaekwads of Baroda, is the largest private residence in the world. The palace is four times bigger than Buckingham Palace in London. The Gaekwads were once the rulers of Baroda and the local people still hold the royal family in high esteem. The erstwhile […]
As residents of Ahmedabad step outside this morning, they are greeted with a refreshing change in the weather, a stark contrast to the sweltering heat the city experienced during the summer months. Today, Ahmedabad is enjoying a pleasant and comfortable climate, making it the perfect day to be outdoors and savor the fall weather. Current […]
Israel on Saturday declared war against Palestine’s Hamas, vowing to avenge a fierce rocket attack that reportedly killed 22 Israelis and which the militants claimed was their “first strike”. Israel has launched air strikes on the blockaded Gaza Strip. Multiple points of impact have been reported across southern and central parts of the country. Prime […]
Several low lying areas of New York City got inundated after heavy torrential rains pounded the metropolitan area on Friday and Saturday. Officials issued advisories to residents to park their vehicles on higher ground even as several subway (metro rail) lines were shut following the flooding. Many arterial streets also saw flooding that led to […]
The minor grandson of an elderly person has been accused of siphoning off Rs 13 lakh from his account in a case of online banking fraud. The incident has come to the fore in Gujarat’s Dahod where the grandson has been found to have spent the money on online gaming and buying high-end mobile phones. […]
While her brother Bimal Patel is the architect for the Central Vista project in Delhi, Canna Patel is the interior designer. The project includes the Prime Minister’s house, so we ask: what kind of interior décor has Narendra Modi asked for? Is he going for bright red, orange and yellow Gujarati hues, with Kutch embroidery […]
Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film Jawan is breaking all records at the global box office. This action-packed movie has become the first Bollywood film to cross $1 million in Bangladesh. Jawan is also the highest grossing Indian movie in Gulf, Australia and Singapore. Jawan has surpassed the record set by Shah Rukh’s previous film Pathaan. […]
Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha are set to tie the knot today in Udaipur and the schedule for their wedding day has been unveiled. The day’s events kick off with Parineeti Chopra’s choora ceremony at 10:00 AM, followed by Raghav Chadha’s sehrabandi at 01:00 PM. The baraat will make a unique […]
In a good news for Indian medical graduates, under a new deal, they will now be able to practise medicine in foreign countries. The National Medical Commission (NMC) received the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) recognition status for a duration of 10 years. The announcement was made by the Union Health Ministry through a […]
Fatehpur Sikri near Agra saw a tragic incident when a French tourist fell down from a height at the historic site and died. The tourist reportedly fell from a nine-foot-tall platform at the fort when the surrounding wooden railing broke. An official of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said the woman who died was […]
Kraft Heinz announced the launch of its first global capacity centre (GCC) in Ahmedabad. This will generate employment opportunities for at least 1,800 professionals in the state in the next three years. The US-based company is the world’s fifth largest food and beverage company. Heinz will be the first global capability centre in India. A […]
The year 2023 is set to be a significant one for Bollywood, with a lineup of highly anticipated films catering to diverse audiences. Notable releases include Shahrukh Khan’s “Jawan,” Ranbir Kapoor’s “Animal,” Ajay Devgn’s “Bholaa” and “Maidan,” Sidharth Malhotra’s “Yodha,” and several others. Here’s a comprehensive list of these upcoming movies, providing essential details for […]
Gujarat has long been a dry state, where processing even a bottle of booze can land one in jail for up to 10 years. Despite this, at least 43 persons have been caught for this violation in Ahmedabad itself in the last three years, according to a government report. While Surat topped the charts with […]
A high-profile trade delegation from South Korea has recently concluded its visit to India, aimed at exploring investment and partnership prospects within the burgeoning high-tech display industry. Spearheaded by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Korea Display Industry Association (KDIA), the delegation embarked on this mission at the invitation of the Vedanta Group. […]
Ahmedabad saw 1,772 accidents and 496 fatalities on its roads in 2022-23, data tabled in the assembly shows. This translates into at least 10 deaths due to accidents every week this year, rising from six a week in 2020-21. In the whole of Gujarat, a total 44,396 accidents were reported, in which 21,384 lives were […]
In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Canada following the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Indian government has taken action by issuing an advisory to Indian nationals and students residing in Canada and those with travel plans to the North American nation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released […]
Prime Minister Nrendra Modi announced the new name of the old parliament building as “Samvidhan Sadan” (Constitution House). The old building, which was designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, was completed in 1927 and witnessed some of the great moments in Indian history like the passing of the Constitution. “I appeal […]
Distancing itself from going for a solution to the issue of missing Indians from Gujarat on way to the US illegally, the Gujarat high court suggested exploring the diplomatic channels to bring back the nine missing persons, who, their families suspect, are currently lodged in a Guadeloupe prison. On the counsel’s insistence to direct authorities […]
MPs in the House of Commons flayed UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for failing to have a strong presence during the G20 meet. Reports claim that Sunak was asked whether he raised the issue of Scottish Sikh Jagtar Singh Johal’s release and the fact that India had been buying oil from Russia. Media outlets said […]
After allegations that some of Starbucks Refresher fruit drinks deceive customers by lacking actual fruit, the company is set to face a legal battle. US District Judge John Cronan in Manhattan has denied the coffee chain’s request to quash nine out of 11 claims in the pending class-action lawsuit. Consumers argue that popular beverages offered […]
Bollywood is no longer just about the Hindi film market in the Hindi speaking northern states. For long, the largest film industry of India is pushing the boundaries and raking in the moolahs from overseas or markets beyond Mumbai and the northern hinterlands, which were once the conventional bases of their success in the 80s […]
It has long been said that a morning routine is the best way to decide the course of the day. Since most of us start our day with checking the phone, health experts say this is one of the main reasons for a plethora of ailments we suffer from in modern times. To lead a […]
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Ganeshotsav, is a ten-day festival marked by the installation of clay idols of Lord Ganesha in homes and elaborate pandals for communal festivities. On the tenth day, Anant Chaturdashi, the Visarjan ceremony takes place, during which the idol is publicly paraded with music and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya Pudhchya […]
That vote buying is rampant in many elections in India is an open secret. Understandably, policymakers try to diminish the influence of vote buying in politics. An article published by VoxDev highlights that campaigns often become the means to curb such underhand activities. But while such campaigns are effective, they aren’t always economical and are […]
The Congress has vehemently opposed the Gujarat Agricultural Produce Marketing (Promotion and Facilitation) (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The party believes the amendments would lead to shutting down of half of the 224 APMCs in Gujarat. Alleging that the recommended changes deal with the elections for the associations that oversee the functioning of APMCs, the Congress also […]
Get the best smartwatch collection in Bhuj, Kutch, the best wristwatches for men in Bhuj, Kutch, with a diverse range of watches from top brands worldwide. Today, styling is not just about an exquisite collection of apparel and perfumes. It is a lot about one-of-a-kind wristwatches and smartwatches as well. The watch industry has remained a […]
After two years at the helm, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is gradually finding his feet in the corridors of power. Almost an unknown face till 2021, Patel, a builder by profession, was former CM Anandiben Patel’s campaign manager in Ghatlodia seat, which he contested in 2017 after she vacated it. Now a first-time MLA, […]
A Class 6 student died of a sudden heart attack in Gujarat’s Dwarka, while two other men in their mid-twenties succumbed to cardiac arrest in Rajkot city. The recent deaths come as a shock while experts renew debate as to what is causing heart attack in youngsters. The 12-year-boy Class 6 boy, identified as Dushyant […]
Would you buy products made in jail? The apprehensions are natural. What expertise would they have in making quality products? And why should products be bought from inmates in any case when there is no dearth of stationery shops in cities? The Vadodara Central Jail remains an exception to this. There is a high demand […]
Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (AHNA) has written to health insurer, Star Health and Allied Insurance, threatening to discontinue the cashless facility unless a host of issues are resolved by October 15. This drastic move by the association follows a spate of claim rejections by the company, that too after initial approvals. Other issues […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has published a list of its 192 elected municipal councillors from all the 48 wards on its website. The list details name, gender, caste and sub-caste of the councillors, apart from their wards and contact details. Shockingly, some of the caste and subcaste names appearing on the list are prohibited […]
All paperwork for buying your new car can now be completed at least a week in advance. This is because from September 14, dealers will have to fit the HSRP on the vehicle at the time of delivery, which was earlier done by the RTO. While it’s good news for buyers, dealers fear potential conflicts […]
In yet another case of cryptocurrency scam, an Ahmedabad-based techie lost a whopping sum of over Rs 1 crore to a woman who he had reportedly met on a matrimonial site. Kuldeep Patel, a resident of the Saijpur-Bogha area in Ahmedabad, approached the cybercrime police alleging that a woman he met on a matrimonial site […]
You’re driving at midnight. A traffic cop asks you to stop. It’s a routine check or so it seems. Are you driving in an inebriated state? Or carrying a prohibitive substance in the car’s storage space? And you better have all your car papers, including your driving licence. All healthy and legitimate checks until it […]
Traffic snarls at Bandra-Kurla Complex could intensify due to road closure from the diamond bourse junction to JSW Centre and Platina building junction to Motilal Nehru Nagar near Trade Centre, for the construction of an underground railway station for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National High-Speed Rail Corporation bullet train project. Routes that will be shut to traffic […]
In a bid to change the tourism landscape of the state and attract more tourists, the Rajasthan Tourism Department is actively identifying and developing new tourist destinations across all districts. The department has launched a comprehensive development, restoration, and conservation effort for at least two distinct tourist spots in each district. These projects are already […]
Gandhinagar’s Shailesh Patel has literally ran into the Guinness World Records book by participating in the highest frozen lake half marathon in Leh. Patel, a 42-year-old businessman was competing against 74 others for the record at the frozen Pangong Lake in Leh. Patel, a fitness enthusiast, has been participating in long-distance running for the past […]
The e-rickshaw quota in the city of Jaipur will be raised from the current 29,000 to 32,000, according to a government decision that was approved by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) Traffic Control Board. The original proposal by the government aimed to demarcate 11 distinct zones in the city for e-rickshaws, each marked by a […]
Emphasising the values that mothers hold in society, the Gujarat High Court last week allowed the medical termination of a minor girl’s 17-week pregnancy. Justice Samir J Dave cited the Skanda Purana that says there is no life-giver in this world like the mother. Livelaw.com reported that the court remarked that the parents of the […]
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel laid the foundation stone for a 700-bed integrated hospital building in Raipur. The chief minister laid the foundation stone for the Rs 322 crore facility during a function held at Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College (JNMC) auditorium. During the event, Baghel inaugurated the institution’s diamond jubilee celebration. Baghel […]
A large part of Gujarat’s IT sector is dominated by SME entities largely dependent on outsourcing business. But with modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) taking over the technology services domain, IT companies operating on the traditional outsourcing models have begun losing business. The IT companies in Gujarat […]
Airline rules stipulate, in the interest of passenger safety and the smooth operation of flights, it is crucial for all travellers to follow established guidelines and regulations while traveling with pets or engaging in any other activities that could potentially affect the well-being of fellow passengers. This is often not adhered to and incidents of […]
With killer bikes and cars zooming past at high speed, people are regularly falling prey to accidents, leading to a surge in numbers of injuries and deaths due to them. To put a curb on reckless speed, the Ahmedabad traffic police have begun installing speed radars at important junctions of the city. These radars will […]
Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport is seeing a new high in international travel from the city. International passenger traffic from the airport surged a whopping 125% during 2022-23, Airports Authority of India (AAI) data shows. Compared to the 5.97 lakh passengers in 2021-22, some 13.4 lakh international travellers transited through SVPI airport in […]
In the aftermath of Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in over six decades, survivors found themselves huddled in the open on the High Atlas Mountains. The catastrophe struck just a day earlier, claiming the lives of more than 2,000 people and leaving villages in ruins. Neighbours in the affected areas tirelessly searched for survivors buried under the […]
The lenders for Go First (Formerly Go Air) are likely to extend the deadline for submitting preliminary interest to bid for the insolvency procedure by another two-to-three weeks amid lack of any such application by suitors, two banking sources said. The resolution professional for the company, which operated the Go First carrier, had in July […]
The Gujarat High Court pulled up an advocate for simply reading out a petition before it and insisting that the court must read the entire petition. A division bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha Mayee said the mere reading of the petition was nothing but a ‘criminal waste of judicial time’ and […]
Stressing India-ASEAN cooperation in areas like digital transformation, trade and economic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a list of 12 proposals at the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in the Indonesian capital Jakarta. Secretary-General of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Dr Kao Kim Hourn also attended the summit. Two joint statements — one […]
Ahmedabad has become the second city in the country to implement an emission trading scheme (ETS) for particulate pollution, according to the Gujarat government. This achievement will help the city regulate its industrial emissions and thus reduce the state’s pollution levels. An ETS, or “cap-and-trade” system, caps the amount of pollution allowed from regulated industries […]
It is raining goodies for jungle lovers in Gujarat. After a new jungle safari proposed near Kevadiya at Statue of Unity, another Jungle Safari for Asiatic lions is going to come up in Una Taluka in the state. The state government has granted in-principle approval for this Safari, which is currently in the planning stage. […]
Britain’s second-biggest city Birmingham effectively declared itself bankrupt, expressly curtailing all nonessential spending after being issued with equal pay claims totaling up to £760 million ($954 million). Birmingham City Council, service provider to more than one million people, filed a Section 114 notice, halting all spending except on essential services. The deficit arose due to […]
Reliance Industries (RIL) supremo Mukesh Ambani retains the top spot as the richest Indian with a total wealth of $99.7 billion, while Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani comes a distant second as the second richest person in the country with a total wealth of $63.71 billion. The latest Fortune India Rich List, created in partnership […]
Bird strike is one of the most potent dangers for flight operations today. Growing population and human activities in and around city airports are only going to raise the threats of aviation disaster. Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPI) is no different when it comes to incidents of bird hits on aircraft. Some 38 […]
Suzuki R&D Centre India Private Limited (SRDI) – a wholly owned subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) in India, has inked a deal with Banas Dairy of Palanpur, a member union of the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) and Anand-headquartered National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to establish animal dung based biogas production plants in […]
The mid-year campus placement camps to plug the gap between 2023-graduates looking for jobs and industries eyeing fresh talent have started in Gujarat. The fortnight camps that began September 1, have 334 industries offering jobs to 6,139 registered students of 92 government and grant-in-aid institutes of professional and higher education in the state. Officials in […]
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) refused the government’s proposal to extract Rs 2-3 lakh crore from its balance sheet in 2018 for pre-election expenditure ahead of Lok Sabha polls in the following year, former central bank deputy governor Viral Acharya said in a new prelude to his book, Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India. According […]
Even as the opposition is riled by the government’s sudden and unilateral special parliament session call, Congress parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought details of the government’s agenda for the session. Gandhi said the session was called without any prior consultation with the opposition. In her […]
A duty-free liquor shop at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad has been shut down due to violations. The state’s Prohibition and Excise department has shut down the shop for illegally selling alcohol to all arriving passengers and operating without a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC). Passengers purchase duty-free goods, including liquor, when […]
The Gujarat State Cyber Crime Unit (SCCU) has saved at least nine lives in recent times in what could have easily turned into suicide deaths. In a posh Ahmedabad neighbourhood, a young man uploaded a video on Instagram, visibly consuming poison. Instagram flagged this and alerted SCCU with the video’s IP address. Local police rushed […]
The controversy surrounding the murals of Hanumanji at Sarangpur Temple in Gujarat is likely to see an amicable resolution with the meeting of the government and the saints of the Swaminarayan sect. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is presiding over the proceedings, while Minister of State for Home Affairs, Harsh Sanghvi is joining him. Nearly […]
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is now a father to a baby boy. The 29-year-old took to his social media on Monday to share the news of the birth of his son. “Our little family has grown & our hearts are fuller than we could ever imagine! This morning we welcomed our little boy, Angad Jasprit […]
The G20 sherpas are drafting the final communique with the aim to bridging the differences within the developed and emerging economies on a range of issues, including inducting the African Union as part of the elite club that has been red-flagged by some members of the cohort. The sherpas, who are envoys of their respective […]
Cricket fever has gripped the country. The Asia Cup is on. There’s anticipation for the big-ticket event, the 50-overs World Cup in October. Imagine fans booking hospitals for the India-Pakistan clash since hotels will be expensive during the India-Pakistan World Cup match in the city. Meanwhile, cricket aficionados in Ahmedabad will get cricket thrills in […]
The first official poster for upcoming Bollywood action-thriller “Tiger 3,” was unveiled by lead actor of the film Salman Khan. Khan took to his social media accounts to share the striking poster, which prominently features his co-star, Katrina Kaif. Together, they are set to reprise their iconic roles as Tiger and Zoya in this highly […]
Despite Rajasthan government’s good work in the state under the leadership of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, the man at the helm harbours no wish to cling on to the CM’s chair. “For me, post is not a big thing. Service to the people is and I will continue to do that till my last breath,” […]
Four undertrials escaped from a sub-jail in Borsad town of Gujarat’s Anand district in the wee hours of Saturday. The incident occurred between 3.30 am and 4 am, Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar said. The authorities launched an operation to nab them, police said. The inmates, who were undertrial in cases of murder, rape and […]
In a new kind of digital fraud, an Ahmedabad woman found a tracking device placed in her car stealthily by someone to stalk her. The 36-year-old businesswoman from Krishnanagar filed a complaint with Cybercrime police, saying that someone had hidden an AirTag, a tracking device, in her car to stalk her. According to police officers, […]
Fair price shop owners in Gujarat have gone on an indefinite strike, affecting almost 17,000 such shops that cater to millions of people in the economically weaker category. The owners have a number of issues, including minimum monthly commission, that has led to the strike. The All Gujarat Fair Price Shop Owners’ Federation has been […]
In the news for all the wrong reasons in recent times, Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport is now drawing flak for delayed flights, which is becoming quite pronounced now. A delay is likely for 14 of every 100 flights departing from the airport. It is estimated that 14% of flights departing from the […]
A minor girl orchestrated the murder of her own mother, Gujarat police investigation has found after a month-long probe into the incident that took place in Bhuj. The police had to take the help of locals in the area, and print pamphlets detailing the deceased woman’s description at public places. The 17-year-old killed her mother […]
Students in their teens better avoid R-rated movies, so goes the adage. Families and educational institutions believe that entertainment content – especially movies and television serials – should be screened carefully for impressionable children. One class teacher, however, had second thoughts on this. A city-based tabloid has reported that a Class 5 social studies teacher […]
The government has formed a new committee to study the feasibility of the ‘one nation, one election’ system as mooted by PM Narendra Modi. The committee to study if simultaneous national and state elections nationwide is possible, will be headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, signalling a big step forward on the long-debated proposal […]
Fourteen people were apprehended on Wednesday for reportedly abusing interfaith couples and uploading their videos on social media. Five out of the 14 were arrested and nine detained for interrogation, claimed a news website citing a release by the Vadodara police. Earlier, the police arrested three people in Vadodara for targeting interfaith couples. According to […]
The new EG.5 strain of the coronavirus has now emerged in Gujarat, according to data from the Gujarat Biological Research Centre (GBRC). Nicknamed Eris, two cases of this strain have been detected in Ahmedabad and Vadodara. These cases are believed to be around one to one-and-a-half months old, and both patients were females. Both patients […]
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister TS Singh Deo said he was in favour of ‘One Nation, One Election’. He, however, averred that the concept was not a new one. “On a personal level, I welcome One Nation, One Election. It’s not a new idea, but an old one,” said the senior Congress leader. ‘One Nation One […]
If all goes well, India is soon going to get its 54th tiger reserve in Rajasthan. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) recently granted approval for the establishment of the tiger reserve in Rajasthan’s Karauli and Dholpur districts. It will be the fifth tiger reserve in the state, joining the ranks of Mukundra Hills, Ranthambore, […]
Drivers of the police department in Gujarat are under the scanner for illegal activities. The police have received multiple complaints about some of these drivers engaging in illegal activities while posing as cops. It must be noted that Gujarat police have outsourced 1,250 drivers for their vehicles. These drivers come from various private agencies. The […]
It is said, when it comes to money matters, no one can beat Gujaratis. This is evident from the stock market indices of financial year 2023, where Gujaratis’ strong risk appetite and penchant for stock investments have earned them a bright spot at the bourse. With a strong investor base, the state has established itself […]
There’s a substantial increase in orphan drugs near the Gujarat coastline. In the Indian context, Orphan Drugs are intended to treat a condition that affects fewer than five lakh people in the country. It’s also referred to as illegal narcotics. According to a city-based tabloid, the amount of unclaimed drugs recovered and seized by coastal […]
Australian education is on a roll in Gujarat, with two Australian Universities set to open campuses in Gandhinagar GIFT City. Deakin University has already started construction and Wollongong University is on its way. Addressing a news conference in Ahmedabad on Thursday, Dr Monica Kennedy of the Australian Trade & Investment Commission (Austrade) said her country […]
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel transferred Rs 34.55 crore as the fifth instalment of the “unemployment allowance” into the bank accounts of 1.29 lakh registered unemployed youths in the state. An official statement said it was the August instalment of the allowance paid under the “Berojgari Bhatta Yojana” (Unemployment Allowance Scheme) of the Chhattisgarh government. […]
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At least 73 people were charred to death and another 52 injured when a major fire broke out in a five-storey building in the South African city of Johannesburg, officials said Thursday. Authorities said it was unclear what sparked the blaze at the building located in the city centre. City of Johannesburg emergency services spokesperson […]
Seeking more maneuvering space for better management and financial independence, at least five colleges in Ahmedabad have either applied or are in the process of applying for autonomous status under the University Grants Commission (UGC) provision. Gujarat University affiliated HL College of Commerce (HLCC) and MG Science College, both grant-in-aid colleges under the Ahmedabad Education […]
The woes of Ahmedabad airport don’t seem to end. First it was the recent flooding of the airport area that made news headlines for the wrong reason. Of late there have been reports of petty thefts at the airport, bringing bad name to it. Now in another blot on the airport management and security, it […]
A report by a reputed newspaper says that the Modi government at the Centre is spying on its citizens by buying powerful surveillance tools from Israeli tech companies — Cognyte and Septier. According to the report, the surveillance system is installed on subsea cable landing stations, which allows India’s security agencies to snoop on the […]
Days after Chandrayaan-3’s historic success, which landed on the Moon’s south pole last Wednesday, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s first-ever solar mission Aditya L1 is set to be launched from Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota on September 2 at 11.50 am. ISRO aims to place the craft in a “halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) […]
The Sabarmati, declared the second-most polluted river in India, is in the news again, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) recently issuing notices to over 5,000 organisations for failing to meet pollution-control levels and pumping large amounts of polluted effluent into it. Meanwhile, as per the media report, the importance of the AMC and Gujarat […]
Police have detained a man found roaming suspiciously near the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat’s Kutch district, an official said on Wednesday. Identified as Dinesh Laxmanan Thevar, a resident of Theni district in Tamil Nadu, the man was found to be carrying a hand-drawn map of the border area, a passport, some tools and an international […]
The lure of getting a Canadian visa did them in. Two men from Naroda lost Rs 48 lakh to three travel agents who promised to get them Canadian work visas. Victims Viral and Darshan Patel paid the amount to the accused travel agents Parth Jani, Prakash Patel and Anshuman Negi in instalments, between March and […]
Despite high economic growth, the average price of property in Gujarat has mostly remained the same in the last six years, says a report. According to data compiled by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai), the average price of residential units in Gujarat’s top five districts has been Rs 34 lakh […]
The court of chief judicial magistrate, Srinagar, has granted bail to alleged Gujarat conman Kiran Patel, who was arrested for impersonating as a top official in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and duping people of lakhs. “The court granted bail to Patel on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh and two local sureties of the […]
In a strategic move to upgrade their arsenal, Gujarat police have acquired at least 200 non-lethal taser guns. The new acquisitions will help the police handle potentially violent crowds during rallies, protests, or instances of civil unrest with relative efficiency. The decision to adopt these guns follows a successful trial period involving 25 units, which […]
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has requested governor Biswabhusan Harichandan to give time to meet a delegation of state’s OBC Mahasabha and state backward classes welfare association. The associations have sought to meet the governor via CM. In a letter written to the governor, he has mentioned that during the OBC Mahasammelan organised in Raipur […]
In another welfare measure in election year, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved a hike of Rs 26 per day in minimum wages for labourers in the state, which would be effective from January 1, 2023. After the approval of the revised pay, an unskilled labourer will get Rs 285 per day (Rs 8,550 per […]
The crime branch arrested a Ugandan woman and two local men for possession of 50.75 gms of cocaine worth Rs 4.5 lakh for supply to rave parties. Rave parties involve fast, repetitive electronic music and light shows. It’s a youth-oriented culture that combines music, art, and social ideals. A city-based tabloid reported that Shalin Shah […]
Heritage buildings, it’s often said, are like detective stories giving us cues to the past. These precious time capsules are our link to history. Nine years ago, Transferable Development Rights (TDR) for heritage buildings was introduced to preserve listed world heritage properties. Ever since the policy has been implemented, only 57 of the 2,236 listed […]
The membership drive for the upcoming new club by Karnavati Club in Mulasana near Ahmedabad has faced a setback with the recent arrest and judicial detention of former Gandhinagar collector SK Langa on charges of amassing disproportionate assets. It has been reported that Langa’s actions resulted in a Rs 20 crore loss to the government […]
Singer Armaan Malik, on Monday, took to Instagram to declare his engagement with social media personality and fashion blogger Aashna Shroff. He also shared a series of pictures from his proposal, writing in his caption, “And our forever has only just begun (white heart emoji).” Aashna also shared the photos on Instagram with a loved-up […]
Nita Ambani stepping down from the Reliance Board to focus her energies on work related to Reliance Foundation, Reliance Industries Ltd said on Monday. Nita Ambani will continue as Chairperson of Reliance Foundation. The company also said in a statement that Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani and Anant Ambani would be appointed as directors to the […]
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana 3.5-2.5 at the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan. Praggnanandhaa, 18, has now become the third youngest player in history, following after Bobby Fischer and Magnus Carlsen, to qualify for the Candidates tournament. Following a classical series of two games that concluded with […]
Just as a teacher was terminated by edtech firm Unacademy for airing his ‘personal opinion’ in the class, the popular online education platform faced severe backlash on social media platforms for its ‘undemocratic’ move. The fault of the teacher, Karan Sangwan, was that he had encouraged his students to vote for educated candidates. The company […]
Bollywood stars Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor are currently in a happy relationship that has endured for some time. Despite the 12-year age difference between the two, they have often become targets of trolls on social media. Nonetheless, Arjun and Malaika remain unaffected by such negativity and have maintained their strong bond for four years. […]
In recent years, the widespread popularity of vaping, the act of inhaling and exhaling vapour generated by electronic cigarettes and similar devices, has surged. While being promoted as a safer substitute for conventional smoking, concerns have arisen regarding its potential implications for fertility. Thorough research has illuminated the potential effects of vaping on reproductive health, […]
China’s decision to halt the release of data concerning its surging youth unemployment rate has raised further concerns about the country’s increased control over sensitive information. This move, particularly when the data portrays the nation’s economy in a negative light, highlights a trend of heightened restrictions on information dissemination. The unemployment rate among those aged […]
The media mogul Rupert Murdoch is rumoured to have a new romantic relationship. This comes a few months after he broke off his engagement to Ann Lesley Smith, a 66-year-old who used to work as a police chaplain. Now, he’s in a new relationship with Elena Zhukova, a retired scientist. This information was reported by […]
Maintaining fitness during early adulthood has been revealed to correlate with a significantly diminished risk—up to 42 per cent in some instances—of developing nine distinct forms of cancer in one’s later years, as indicated by an extensive, long-term investigation. Although the connection between exercise and a decreased likelihood of certain cancers has been established previously, […]
Bollywood has returned to its shining glory with successful movies like Gadar 2, Pathaan, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, which have made theatre owners and movie distributors very happy. The history of the Hindi film industry is very interesting. From the beginning of the first film studio to how […]
The highly anticipated film starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, “Gadar 2,” which hit the screens last Friday, continues to make waves at the box office. Directed by Anil Sharma, this sequel to the 2001 hit “Gadar – Ek Prem Katha” has exceeded expectations since its release. With a combination of positive reviews and immense […]
The proposed ‘fight’ between Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems to be going down the rabbit hole. Zuckerberg has now said that he has moved past the idea of the cage fight after Musk’s non-serious attitude towards it. The two tech billionaires had decided to fight it out in June, with […]
In a big jolt to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and party’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, the Gujarat High Court on Friday, declined to stay proceedings against them in a criminal defamation case related to PM Modi’s degree. The case was filed against the two by Gujarat University, against which the leaders had appealed […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday created a record of delivering the longest address ever by a prime minister during a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha. Modi’s speech spanned an impressive 2 hours, 13 minutes and 1 second, surpassing the previous benchmark set by then PM Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1965, who spoke for 2 […]
Alleged conman Kiran Patel was brought to Ahmedabad on Thursday from a jail in Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir). The Ahmedabad Crime Branch brought Patel to Gujarat on a transfer warrant and placed him under arrest in a cheating case, an official said. He was remanded in the custody of the crime branch till 2pm on […]
The news of Canadian PM Justine Trudeau and wife Sophie separating has hogged the social media headlines in the last few days. But does one really empathise with them, or pass on? The couple, who have three children and have been married for 18 years, were once seen to have had a fairy tale romance. […]
A recent incident involving a Chinese-made electric and battery-powered toy car has sparked a consumer protection complaint, highlighting concerns over the quality and warranty of imported toys. Dushyant Tanajai, a resident of Ghatlodiya, had purchased a toy car worth Rs 16,000 as a gift for his grandson’s birthday. The car, designed for children, had a […]
Ambreesh Murty, founder of the online furniture and home décor brand Pepperfry has died of cardiac arrest while on a trip to Leh. He was 51. A graduate of Delhi School of Engineering and Indian Institute of Management Kolkata, Murty’s was one of India’s most high-profile start-up success stories. Pepperfry, which has pioneered the concept of […]
If everything goes as per plans, Salman Khan will be seen in a Karan Johar film after 25 years. Salman has been badly looking for a hit after his last outing Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan tanked at the box office and Karan Johar might be the right rescue for him. The last time […]
As a part of International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, the British High Commission is giving Indian women aged 18-23, an opportunity to be one of the UK’s top diplomats for a day. The annual ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition, with focus on Sustainable Development Goals, will provide an opportunity to […]
A quick check-in into the airport is on everyone’s wish list. While online check-in, printing boarding passes at home, and preferential seats have added to passenger convenience, there will be more comfort in future. Soon, passengers will carry only cabin luggage. Boarding passes will be out of vogue. Biometric scanning will be the thing. Passengers […]
In an apparent move to stem Chinese hegemony in the electronics sector, the Centre has ‘restricted’ imports of personal computers, laptops, palmtops, automatic data processing machines, microcomputer/ processors and large/ mainframe computers with immediate effect. In a notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said imports of computers and other items under the seven […]
Ending their 18-year-old marriage, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie have decided to separate. The couple, who has three children, were seen less frequently together in public in recent times. Trudeau, 51 and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, 48, tied the knot in May 2005. On their anniversary in 2020, Trudeau affectionately described Sophie as […]
In a recent incident on the bank of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, a young woman had a harrowing experience while kayaking. The incident occurred on a Saturday, where her kayak overturned, putting her at risk. Fortunately, she was rescued by vigilant bystanders who had also saved her from a similar situation two months back. […]
New Delhi: A horrifying video of her sexual assault by a mob of men belonging to Manipur’s Meitei community has gone viral two days ago. She is aware of its impact in faraway mainland India – national outrage, and the prime minister finally breaking his silence on the violence that has been going on in her […]
A girl in Florida has been awarded $800,000 in damages following burn injuries she suffered when a McDonald’s Chicken McNugget fell on her leg. Identified as Olivia Caraballo, the girl was 4-year-old when the incident took place in 2009, even as the family had sought $15m in damages after the ‘dangerously hot’ McNugget burnt the […]
The Gujarat State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) in Gujarat was formed after 15 months and now consists of 27 eminent members headed by Gujarat’s honorable CM. Several positive changes have taken place across industries around the world, which have garnered massive public attention and have made more headlines. It is thus imperative to learn more […]
Call it a cultural norm, gesture of respect or love, Gujarati names are seldom ever complete without the suffixes, ben or bhai. But now, many Gujaratis have been approaching the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) in Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Rajkot to have these suffixes removed. Passport officials have told a national daily that they have received […]
New Delhi: The eighth cheetah has died at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The cheetah, named Suraj, was found dead by a patrolling team in the Park early in the morning of July 14, reported Times of India. The cause of death will be known only after the post-mortem is conducted, the report said. More details are awaited. Officials […]
The falling through of the Vedanta-Foxconn semi-conductor venture isn’t the first instance of the Indian firm made to exit a big project. We may recall that many years ago, the Church of England sold its £3.8m stake in Vedanta Resources over concerns about its human rights record. Although the recent split with Foxconn is deemed […]
Following the recent ruling by the Gujarat High Court on the matter of stray cattle in Ahmedabad city, the Standing Committee convened today and gave its approval to a policy aimed at preventing and controlling cruelty towards cattle in the city. As per the newly approved policy, it is now mandatory for individuals to possess […]
In the country, a total of 31 political parties, including 7 national and 24 regional parties, received donations of Rs 20,000 or more between 2016-17 and 2021-22. It is worth noting that the majority of these donations, i.e. 60 per cent or more, were received only through Electoral Bonds. During this period, an important development […]
Movie lovers rejoice! Come July 25, and shelling out exorbitant amounts for your favourite popcorn and samosa will be a thing of the past. The recent decision by the GST Council to reduce tax on food and drinks consumed at movie theatres from 18 per cent to 5 per cent is set to make your […]
In a burst of mouthwatering joy, Pani Puri enthusiasts across India and beyond are coming together to celebrate the beloved street food on Pani Puri Day. This delectable occasion, observed on July 12 each year, pays homage to the tangy and refreshing delicacy that has captured the hearts and taste buds of millions. Gujarat, renowned […]
Women’s empowerment has been at the forefront of the Chhattisgarh government’s development agenda. Leading from the front, now Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has implemented initiatives such as Gauthan and RIPA to empower women and boost their participation in the state’s economy. Women in Gauthans are engaged in various economic activities, including vermicompost and mushroom production, […]
It’s undeniable that Gujarat is rapidly asserting itself as a number one state for development projects and investments. The Vedanta-Foxconn chip project may have ended abruptly but the state continues to enjoy a bonanza season in mega projects. The latest is the Suzlon group, an acclaimed renewable energy solutions provider, bagging an order for a […]
The police have a general image of being dour, cold, and stripped of emotions. But an Ahmedabad police constable has set an example of empathy and helpfulness. Police constable Dayaben Jitubhai, on duty as part of the security arrangement for the Gujarat High Court peon recruitment examination held at Sheth RT New High School in […]
Acting on a tip-off last month about an illegal trading operation Dabba or box trading in Mumbai’s Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali West, the crime branch arrested a 50-year-old from Surat. Bhupen Babubhai Kheni allegedly had been involved in the betting racket and took 3% of the profits from the operations, police officials told a media house. […]
Amidst soaring tomato prices across the country, incidents of theft are being reported in Gujarat, particularly near the vegetable markets of Surat, Ahmedabad, and Bhavnagar. Instances of individuals stealing sacks full of tomatoes instead of traditional valuables or money are coming to light. One such incident involved an unemployed man from Bhavnagar, who had recently […]
The joint venture between Foxconn and Vedanta was meant to add more heft to India’s growth story. According to the $19.5 billion joint venture, the two firms were set to jointly invest in a semiconductor fabrication plant in Gujarat, which would manufacture 28-nanometre semiconductors. For the unversed, semiconductors are critical components for consumer electronics. The […]
Remember Kiran Patel, the conman caught who faked as a senior PMO official before being caught last year? In what can be called a replay of the same modus operandi, a civil engineer, currently unemployed, was caught allegedly impersonating as an Officer-on-Special-Duty (OSD) to the Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah. Identified as Robin […]
Celebrities are known to go to any lengths to make themselves presentable or, should we say, desirable. More than fitness, it’s the glamour quotient that is put on display. Impressionable young girls get misled by trimmer waistlines and hourglass figures. Men obsess over six packs, the fad in gymnasiums. What’s disconcerting is the extreme steps […]
This week’s news headline ‘Student Dies by Suicide at Adani Medical College in Bhuj’ would not have gone down well with the Adani group. Under normal circumstances, a suicide should not damage the name of a college, but these are exceptional times for the Adani Group. Ever since the Hindenburg Report, the brand has been […]
When 14-year-old Dev Shah, won the $50,000 American National Spelling Bee Competition last month, people were once again asking that old question: what makes Indian-Americans so good at the game? It’s a question that social psychologist and author Gurnek Bains has been asked often and his answer is unequivocal: it’s in the Indian DNA. “Indians […]
New Delhi: A total of 194 journalists, including seven women journalists, were targeted across India in 2022, according to the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG). These journalists were targeted by state agencies, non-state political actors and criminals, and the armed opposition groups. Jammu and Kashmir experienced the highest number of targeted journalists (48), followed by Telangana (40). […]
A massive 12 kg weighing vegetarian samosa has become the largest food fad. Those who can eat this Bahubali samosa in 30 minutes get a prize of Rs 71,000. According to the owners, till now, nobody has been able to finish it. The Bahubali Samosa is exclusively available at Kaushal Sweets, a dessert and savoury […]
Anniversaries and birthdays come around with unerring regularity in our lives, but we still love to celebrate them. They are there to mark something important that happened in the past and an opportunity to reflect on the changes that have occurred over the years and look ahead to the future. Countries celebrate their independence days […]
For the first time in India, let alone in Gujarat, affluent residents of Ahmedabad will soon have the opportunity to own boats or yachts and secure parking spaces on the Sabarmati River, emulating the offerings of foreign river side destinations. The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd., overseen by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, is taking strides […]
It also is a reminder of how fate can change in 30 years. The first picture shows RSS Pracharak and BJP worker Narendra Modi outside the White House in a typical touristy picture. Modi is seen with two of his friends. The second picture is of PM Modi who was a State Guest at the […]
Wendy Rush, the spouse of OceanGate Expeditions CEO and pilot of the ill-fated Titanic tourist submarine, has been revealed as the great-great-granddaughter of a prominent American couple who perished in the historic Titanic disaster of 1912. According to an exclusive report by The New York Times, Wendy Rush, wife of Stockton Rush, is connected to […]
Advertising industry veteran Sylvester daCunha, the creator of the iconic ‘Amul Girl’ campaign that started in the 1960s, passed away on Tuesday, the Gujarat-based milk cooperative that owns the dairy brand said on Wednesday. In 1966, Sylvester daCunha created the renowned ‘Utterly Butterly’ campaign for Amul, the brand under GCMMF’s ownership. This campaign unveiled the […]
In northwestern China, at least 31 people were killed and seven others injured when a massive cooking gas explosion ripped through a barbecue restaurant. The incident occurred at approximately 8:40 pm on Wednesday in Yinchuan’s bustling Xingqing District. According to official reports from the state-run Xinhua news agency, the explosion was caused by leakage of […]
The state government has amended rules to construct high-rise buildings. Construction of 11 buildings in 30 to 34 areas is underway in Ahmedabad. The state government has approved the construction of the Titanium World building, the tallest in the state with 41 floors, near the SG Highway Rajpath Club. Following the amendments made by the […]
Instances of large-scale irregularities in the works of the Ahmedabad Metropolitan Municipality are often highlighted, Lambha Ward being a case in point. Five years ago, the Rs 5.59-crore project of laying a systematic drainage network in Lambha ward by the municipal corporation was assigned to contractor NP Patel & Company. Investigating the project, the Vigilance […]
The former vice president of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Gujarat unit Vashram Sagathiya, has returned to the Congress a day after being expelled from AAP. Today, at Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan-Paldi in Ahmedabad along with 50 other AAP workers and leaders, Sagathiya joined the Congress in the presence of the party’s state president, Shaktisinh Gohil. Sagathiya, […]
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the United States and addresses the U.S. Congress this week, Americans generally regard India favorably. But many have never heard of Modi, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted March 20-26, 2023. Those who have heard of the Indian leader tend to lack confidence in him. About […]
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has addressed the growing concern among farmers regarding the delayed monsoon this year. Addressing the issue, Baghel assured farmers that the state government is fully committed to their welfare and will take necessary steps to protect their interests. During a fund transfer program held at his residence office, the Chief […]
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has granted approval for financial assistance to research scholars in the state, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s office. The approved proposal amounts to ₹62.30 crore and aims to benefit approximately 6,000 research scholars. The release stated that a fellowship of ₹20,000 per month will be provided to […]
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) specializing in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), today announced the expansion of its indigenous made-for-India consumer packaged goods brand ‘INDEPENDENCE’ to North India. The primary objective of ‘INDEPENDENCE’ is to offer genuinely Indian solutions to address the everyday needs of Indian consumers. The […]
Electric motorcycle manufacturer TORK Motors inaugurated its first showroom in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Located in Navrangpura, the showroom will offer sales and after sales service for the KRATOS-R motorcycle, which carries an ex-showroom price-tag of Rs 1.96 lakh, after the state subsidies that go with electric vehicles. This is the Pune-based company’s third retail outlet […]
At least three delegations of politicians from conflict-ridden Manipur – two from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and one from the state Congress – have failed to have an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi so far in spite of having camped at the National Capital for some days now. While Manipur has seen a […]
The red-carpet reception India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi received during his much-anticipated historic visit to the United States of America was expected, given the tour’s potential influence on the geopolitical headwinds. Global leaders are naturally spraying warmth with words, with former United States Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster telling a certain section of the media […]
Today is the longest day of the year. As temperatures soar and heat waves grip various parts of India in the Northern Hemisphere. It not only ushers in the official start of the summer season but also holds the distinction of being the longest day of the year. This astronomical occurrence can be attributed to Earth’s […]
A video from Noida has emerged showing a violent clash between a family and restaurant employees over the issue of a service charge in the bill. On Sunday, the incident occurred at Float by Duty-Free in Spectrum Mall. The video shows some customers throwing punches and dragging restaurant employees away, who push them back. A […]
Restorative justice takes a humanistic approach of bringing about positive change in supposed offenders and addressing the root causes of crime-related behaviour, instead of the current retributive approach of imprisonment and punishment. By Ela Gandhi “Crime is a disease like any other malady and is a product of the prevalent social system,” wrote Mahatma Gandhi in […]
According to the US Coast Guard, a Canadian aircraft has discovered underwater noises while looking for a submersible that disappeared while transporting five people to the Titanic disaster. The search has been moved because of the noises that the Canadian P-3 aircraft heard. These searches have turned up nothing, but they are still going on. […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Prime Minister Modi’s development initiatives have made a positive impact in every corner of the country. Addressing the CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India) gathering in Ahmedabad, he highlighted the progress made in a village near the China border, emphasizing the availability of essential amenities […]
Norfund and KLP, through their joint venture KNI India, have made an investment of $80 million in Enel Green Power’s wind project in Gujarat. The project, which has already commenced operations, is expected to generate approximately 700 GWh of clean energy each year and reduce CO2 emissions by about 573,000 tons annually. This collaboration between […]
Vitamin D plays a critical role in maintaining optimal health. It is produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight and obtained from certain foods and supplements. This essential nutrient has various benefits for the body. It is no secret that vitamin D3 is essential for our overall health. From keeping our bones and teeth […]
The US justice department has charged President Joe Biden’s second son Hunter with failing to pay federal income tax and also illegally possessing a firearm, news outlets have reported. According to a letter filed before the US district court in Delaware, Biden Jr is said to have an agreement with the justice department. Hunter Biden […]
Nita Ambani, the Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, has been actively involved in the promotion of Indian art and culture for many years. Recently, at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, artists Ramji and Mohammed Haroon showcased the exquisite art of Banarasi weaving. The SWADESH exhibition, organized by Reliance Foundation, provides a […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has expelled Vashram Sagathiya, the Vice-President of AAP’s Gujarat state unit, a day after he attended an official event of Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil assuming charge as the head of the Congress party in Gujarat. Sagathiya, who had joined AAP ahead of the Assembly election last year after leaving Congress, […]
An electoral reform advocacy group has urged the Election Commission to take action against political parties for failing to publish criminal antecedents of candidates fielded by them during Assembly polls held in the past few years. In a letter to the poll panel, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has noted that following the Supreme […]
Ranjith Ramachandran’s remarkable journey from a night watchman to an assistant professor at IIM Ranchi serves as a testament to the power of determination and hard work in achieving success. His story has become an inspiration to many, establishing him as a role model in society. Originally employed as a night guard at a BSNL […]
A bulldozer made its appearance for the first time ever in a Jagannath Rath Yatra today in Gujarat. A banner reading Sanatani Bulldozer adorned the bulldozer which led the annual Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Rajkot in Saurashtra today. The Rath Yatra started from the Nana Mava area in Rajkot. The head priest of the […]
Chhattisgarh has announced the extension of the successful “Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana” to all 44 municipalities in the state, according to an official statement released on Tuesday. This initiative enables residents to obtain certificates and essential government documents from the comfort of their homes. Currently operational in 14 municipal corporations, the scheme has already benefited 96,258 […]
Indian scientists are closely monitoring each new variant of COVID-19 as the virus approaches an endemic stage, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Underlining that the virus has managed to survive and is going to stay, the minister stated that the government would continue to maintain a high state of alertness. In a recent interview, Mandaviya highlighted […]
Nandan Nilekani, a co-founder of Infosys, revealed on Tuesday that he would donate Rs 315 crore to IIT-Bombay, where he was enrolled in 1973 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. The institute reports that former student Nilekani has given his alma mater Rs 400 crore so far. His involvement with the institute has […]
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of Rajasthan is set to embark on an aerial tour of the regions affected by Cyclone Biparjoy and meet the cyclone-affected communities on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Chief Minister’s itinerary includes visits to Barmer, Jalore, and Sirohi, which have witnessed severe rainfall due to the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy. According to […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a meeting with over two dozen influential thought leaders from diverse fields on Tuesday. This gathering will encompass Nobel laureates, economists, artists, scientists, scholars, entrepreneurs, academicians, and experts from the health sector. Among the notable personalities set to meet with Modi are entrepreneur and owner of Tesla […]
The upcoming 146th edition of the revered Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, scheduled for June 20, will witness the deployment of advanced security measures, including 3D mapping technology and an anti-drone system. This move aims to ensure a safe and incident-free procession, according to a senior police official. Commissioner of Ahmedabad Police, Prem Vir Singh, announced […]
The NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) in GIFT City, which currently has 60 brokers members, expects to add 40 more over the next two months, says NSE managing director & CEO Ashish Chauhan. Addressing a news conference at the launch of the new GIFT NIFTY logo in Gandhinagar, Mr Chauhan said that GIFT NIFTY index […]
In an action-packed match held at the crowded Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, the Delhi Panzers bounced back to claim victory, defeating Garvit Gujarat by a score of 41-35 in the Premier Handball League on Sunday. Led by the impressive Bhupender Ghanghas, the Delhi Panzers showcased their attacking prowess, leaving Gujarat with yet another defeat to […]
Lubrizol Corporation, a speciality chemicals company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, has announced plans to invest over $150 million (approximately ₹1,229 crore) in constructing India’s largest CPVC resin plant. The facility will be located in Vilayat, Gujarat, and will be developed in partnership with Grasim Industries, a part of the Aditya Birla Group. Lubrizol also intends […]
The District Education Officer (DEO) has issued another notice to Ahmedabad International School (AIS) regarding its Primary Years Programme (PYP) Enrichment Program and also cautioned of severe consequences if the program is not immediately terminated. Earlier, DEO issued AIS a notice saying it should stop its PYP or ‘enrichment programme’ with immediate effect. The DEO has also […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first tour of Egypt, will visit the 11th century Al-Hakim mosque and will also pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who died fighting for Egypt during the First World War, said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Monday The mosque, which has been refurbished and renovated by the Bohri […]
On Monday, Ravi Sinha, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Chhattisgarh cadre, was named the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). According to a government order, “the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Rajiv Sinha, IPS, special secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, as Secretary, Research and Analysis […]
In a remarkable display of perseverance and determination, Ramlal Bhoi, a 21-year-old resident of Ghosunda village in Chittorgarh district, cracked the NEET-UG 2023 exam on his fifth try. Bhoi’s unwavering focus on his goal led to a score of 632 out of 720, propelling him closer to his dream of becoming a doctor. Bhoi’s journey […]
A car smash into a Beverly Hills residence in March led to charges of reckless driving being brought against Pete Davidson, a former Saturday Night Live cast member. According to Us Weekly, the 29-year-old comedian was charged with one count of careless driving, and his arraignment is set for July 27. “We believe that Mr. […]
As a considerable amount of 500-rupee notes appear to have vanished, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is faced with a complex problem that raises serious security implications for the Indian economy. With an estimated value of a staggering ₹88,032.5 crore, the whereabouts of approximately 1,760.65 million of these notes remain unknown, including those printed […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collaborated with Indian-American singer Falu, a Grammy Award-winning artist, to create a special song aimed at promoting the benefits of millet and their potential in alleviating global hunger. Scheduled for release on June 16 across various streaming platforms, the captivating song titled “Abundance in Millets” will be performed by Falu, […]
Adipurush’s Lord Ram, Prabhas, abstained completely from all his favourites, including meat and wine. According to a Hyderabadi movie star’s filmmaker friend, “He lived like a saint while he played Ram,” Subhash K. Jha. He didn’t partake in any of his favourite activities. Prabhas, who hardly ever drinks, had little trouble abstaining from alcohol. But […]
Al Pacino, 83, has welcomed his fourth child into the world. The seasoned Hollywood actor and his 29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah recently welcomed their first kid, a baby boy named Roman Pacino. With his ex-girlfriend Beverly D’Angelo, Al Pacino has fathered twins Anton and Olivia, who are 22 years old, as well as Julie Marie, […]
The Karnataka cabinet agreed to overturn the anti-conversion law enacted by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government on Thursday. The repeal legislation will be filed during the upcoming legislative session, which starts on July 3. H. K. Patil, the Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs informed reporters after the cabinet meeting that the proposed bill […]
The Karnataka High Court issued a warning to Facebook (now known as Meta) that it could order the shutdown of its operations in India if the company fails to cooperate with a police investigation regarding a fake profile. The case involves an Indian national named Shailesh Kumar from Mangaluru, who is currently imprisoned in Saudi […]
As the powerful cyclone, Biparjoy approaches the Gujarat coast with wind speeds of up to 140 kilometres per hour, concerns are rising about potential communication network disruptions. To ensure a seamless exchange of information, authorities have turned to HAM radio as a reliable mode of communication during emergencies. Learning from past experiences, the Gujarat State […]
The ‘Cool for the Summer’ singer-songwriter Demi Lovato has returned to using she/her pronouns in addition to they/them pronouns after declaring her nonbinary identification in 2021. According to People magazine, the singer made this decision because she found herself “exhausted” when explaining her gender identity to others. “I had to constantly educate people and justify […]
Tom Cruise, a legendary figure in Hollywood, has given a huge vote of confidence to the eagerly awaited DC superhero film “The Flash.” Cruise personally contacted producer Barbara Muschietti and director Andy Muschietti during an exclusive early showing of the movie, showering them with praise and giving the entire team a much-needed “confidence boost.” Andy […]
Recently, Jackman’s co-star in Les Miserables Anne Hathaway disclosed a startling incident where Hugh lost his temper on filming. Hugh Jackman, a popular star in Hollywood, is renowned for having excellent manners and a chivalrous demeanour, making him the standard for what it means to be a true gentleman. However, Anne Hathaway, Jackman’s Les Miserables […]
Congress leader KC Venugopal has reacted to former CEO of Twitter Jack Dorsey’s claims saying that the ruling party pressured the social media platform to shut the opposition’s accounts. Dorsey alleged that the Indian government threatened that it would shut down Twitter in India and conduct raids at its employees’ houses. “The statement of Twitter […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against IRS officer Santosh Karnani, then Additional Commissioner of Income-Tax (Central Range-1), who is accused of taking a Rs 30-lakh bribe from Ahmedabad builder Safal Construction Pvt Ltd. The chargesheet also names then Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Ahmedabad, Vivek Johri, for allegedly helping Karnani. The […]
JioCinema, a leading digital streaming platform, has announced its acquisition of digital rights to India’s Tour of West Indies 2023. The platform will live-stream the month-long series, which includes two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is, offering fans an opportunity to catch all the action. The bilateral tour, featuring matches in various formats, is set […]
The Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise in Tamil Nadu, V Senthil Balaji was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (June 14). The arrest was related to a scandal that unfolded during 2014-15, involving the illicit exchange of employment for monetary gains, which had created widespread turmoil in the state. According […]
Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a man posing as a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer. The suspect, identified as Sultan Khan Ahmed Khan (44), was arrested along with his associates. Khan used to deceive people by displaying a fake identification card of a CBI officer and earning their trust. Based on a tip-off, the […]
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) showed their academic excellence once again by securing top positions in the recently released 2023 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). This government ranking evaluates higher education institutions using a variety of criteria, including resources, research, and stakeholder perception. India’s education ministry releases the NIRF list, which is eagerly awaited. […]
In a move that came as a surprise to senior officials at the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the civic body has decided to sell its new properties on sale deeds instead of auctioning them on a 99-year lease. The AMC auctioned four plots on a 99-year lease for Rs 240 crore. The decision has been […]
A bridge across the Mindhola River connecting the villages of Mayapur and Degama in Vyara Taluka, Tapi, collapsed on Wednesday. The collapse of the yet-to-be-opened bridge has impacted roughly 15 towns. The bridge’s construction, which began in 2021 at a cost of Rs 2 crore, is now being accused of corruption. Residents complain that poor […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take the lead in a yoga session at the United Nations Secretariat on June 21 to commemorate World Yoga Day, announced UN Resident Coordinator in India, Shombi Sharp, on Tuesday. In December 2014, the United Nations designated June 21 as the International Day of Yoga through a resolution, recognizing its […]
The administration reported that they have so far evacuated roughly 37,800 people who live near the sea in eight districts of the state as Cyclone Biparjoy barrels towards the Kutch coast in Gujarat. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the strong storm would make landfall close to Jakhau port on the evening of June […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the National Rozgar Mela via video conferencing today and distributed about 70,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in various Government departments and organizations. He drew the battle lines between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition, asserting that the country will now decide whether the future of its youth […]
Fall in line or else… The Indian government may not have said it in these words, but Twitter’s co-founder and former chief Jack Dorsey insisted that he received threats from the country’s powers-that-be. Dorsey said he received “many requests” from the Indian government to block accounts covering farmers’ protests and of those who spared no […]
In an entertaining turn of events, popular food delivery platform Swiggy made delightful food delivery to the Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan at his residence, Mannat, last night. While food delivery is part of Swiggy’s routine operations, the reason behind this particular delivery will surely bring a smile to your face. It all started after […]
In an overnight operation during bad weather brought on by the approaching storm Biparjoy in the area, the Indian Coast Guard rescued 50 personnel from an oil rig 40 kilometers off the coast of Dwarka in Gujarat. In seven nocturnal operations by ICG ALH aircraft and ship Shoor, the Indian Coast Guard Region Northwest evacuated […]
As Cyclone Biparjoy barreled into Gujarat, bringing deadly winds and downpours, thousands of residents in coastal Saurashtra and Kutch will be facing a bleak week ahead. Landfall is anticipated on June 15 close to the fishing port of Jakhau. As the area started to experience the consequences of the approaching cyclone, with strong winds uprooting […]
The Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, extending the deadline till August 2 for his appearance before a court in Mumbai in connection with a defamation complaint filed against him for his alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018. The complainant, who claims to be a Bharatiya Janata […]
A middle-aged Chinese woman, who narrowly escaped death while climbing Mount Everest, has allegedly refused to pay her Sherpa guide a rescue charge of $10,000 (Rs 8.2 lakh). According to South China Morning Post, the story has garnered widespread attention in China, prompting criticisms on social media. A middle-aged Chinese woman narrowly escaped death with […]
Nature’s beautiful and feared predator is also the most endangered animal. Over the years, the tiger population has been on the decline on account of poaching for their bones, skin, and other body parts. It famously triggered the ‘Save the Tiger’ universal campaign to create awareness for tiger conversation. But does tiger conversation also help […]
According to the BCCI’s draft schedule for the event, India will play Australia in their opening ODI World Cup match on October 8 in Chennai, and a week later, they will play Pakistan in Ahmedabad. BCCI shared the draft schedule with the ICC, which then sent it to the nations participating for feedback before the […]
As cyclone “Biparjoy,” a very strong cyclonic storm, is expected to make landfall along the Saurashtra-Kutch coast, authorities have banned fishing operations around Gujarat’s south and north shores and have started evacuating residents in seaside areas, officials said on Monday. Devbhumi Dwarka officials on the coast reported that approximately 1,300 individuals have already been relocated […]
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the United States, a restaurant in New Jersey has unveiled a unique culinary creation called the ‘Modi Ji Thali’, as per media reports. Created by Chef Shripad Kulkarni, who hails from an Indian background, this special thali showcases a diverse array of dishes, specifically tailored to […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to visit the United States from June 21 to June 24. The highlight of the visit will be Prime Minister Modi’s address to a joint session of the United States Congress on June 22, a historic feat that […]
Global uncertainty and economic downturn haven’t dithered Gujaratis from investing in bank deposits. The State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), Gujarat, has claimed that bank deposits surpassed the Rs 10-lakh crore mark, growing 11% in the fiscal year 2022-23 in comparison to the previous fiscal. A national daily has reported that deposits stood at Rs 10.76 […]
It’s been 40 days since an ill-fated plane crashed in Columbia. Since then, the world has watched the wreckage of the crash and mourned the 71 passengers, including members of a Brazilian team that was on the plane. We longed to hear news of passengers who might have cheated death. That horrific incident posed an […]
Supriya Sule and Praful Patel were named working presidents of the Nationalist Congress Party by Sharad Pawar on Saturday. At the party’s 25th anniversary celebration, Pawar announced the news. He and PA Sangma launched the party in 1999. An important member of the NCP, Ajit Pawar, was there when the news was made. Pawar made […]
Gujarat ATS (Anti-Terrorist Squad) has crackdown a potential terror attack by apprehending four individuals linked to the Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) from Porbandar. Among the arrested suspects, one is a female, marking a concerning trend of gender inclusivity within extremist groups. Efforts are currently underway to apprehend one more terrorist believed to be […]
To mark the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi-led government, Bharatiya Janata Party held a press conference in Ahmedabad as a part of “ Lok Sabha Jan Sampark Pravas”. In the event former housing minister of Maharashtra, Prakash Mehta, presented a concise overview of the BJP’s roadmap for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha […]
Gujarat state minister Harsh Sanghavi announced on Thursday that more than 1.25 crore people will participate in festivities marking International Yoga Day that will take place all throughout the state on June 21. The event would be conducted in Surat in front of 1.5 lakh participants and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, according to the […]
Chris Hemsworth, the lead actor in the Marvel film ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’, has admitted that the movie was “too silly”. Despite grossing $760 million at the box office, the fourth installment in the ‘Thor series was heavily criticized by fans for its VFX, portrayal of Thor, writing, and undercutting. Directed by Taika Waititi, who […]
Bollywood heartthrob Vicky Kaushal has spilled the beans on his secrets to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and it seems his love for Aloo Parathas is one of them. The actor, who recently starred in “Zara Hotke, Zara Bachke” – his first film release since his marriage – revealed that he likes to eat fresh vegetables […]
Foreign education is getting increasingly unaffordable following the Indian rupee’s 7.2% depreciation during the fiscal year 2022-23. However, Indian students’ flame of ambition to study overseas hasn’t diminished. Even exorbitant tuition fees and the high cost of living haven’t deterred them. While analysts claim that Surat, Ahmedabad, and Vadodara have recorded applications from many foreign-university […]
An act of tomfoolery in a swimming pool nearly proved fatal for a native of Junagadh. Jagdish Chavda (26) plunged into a pool with mava, which is a blend of lime, tobacco and betelnut. The stunt left him in a life-threatening condition. According to a report, he had to be admitted to hospital, with a punctured […]
The Gujarat government made significant administrative changes on Wednesday by transferring five IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officers to different positions within the state. One of the key transfers involved Manisha Chandra, who previously held the position of secretary in the finance department, specifically in the expenditure division. She has now been reassigned as the commissioner […]
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced on Thursday that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5 per cent. This decision comes after the central bank’s previous meeting in April, where it put halt to its rate hike cycle and kept the repo […]
The British broadcaster BBC has informed the income-tax department that it would like to modify some of its prior income that may have been underreported during the required filing of returns for its activities in India. The development takes place in the wake of the tax department’s three-day survey of the organisation’s Delhi offices in […]
Two booking clerks of the Morbi suspension bridge have filed bail pleas with the Gujarat High Court, but the counsel representing the victims’ families raised objections, claiming that the accused individuals were involved in black marketing tickets and allowed the bridge to become overcrowded. During the tragic incident on the evening of October 30, 2002, […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Bombay High Court to recall its previous order granting interim protection to the former Mumbai zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Sameer Wankhede. The CBI claims that it has a prima facie case against him on charges of extortion and bribery in connection with the […]
An official reported that on Wednesday, police in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, used lathi charge to disperse a group that was throwing stones during a demonstration against the purported usage of Tipu Sultan’s image and an offensive audio message as ‘social media status’ by a few people. According to a senior police officer, a request to suspend […]
Last month, a report published by the Gujarat Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) claimed that the number of residential units priced above Rs 1 crore and available for sale rose by 73% from 8,213 in 2022 compared to 4,735 units in 2021. Despite the economic downturn during the pandemic, the real estate market in the state […]
Diabetic people are on the rise. People of every age-group are facing the issue of diabetes. Research has proven that both genders male and female, have an equal chance of getting diabetes. It is a fallacy that women have less chances to be diabetic. During their periods of menstrual cycle and menopause, blood sugar levels […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has touched so many aspects of our lives that questions are being asked on whether it can prevent or caution us about calamities. With industrial disasters and floods rattling Bharuch frequently, the city’s district administration is using AI-based systems to mitigate catastrophes, a report claimed. Bharuch is using real-time data on Narmada […]
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Indian diamond business owners from Gujarat in Namibia, commending their significant contribution to the local economy. Jaishankar, who arrived in the capital city of Namibia following the conclusion of the BRICS Foreign Minister’s Summit in South Africa, engaged in several meetings with the country’s top leadership during […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, both leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), will not be present at a court hearing in Gujarat on Wednesday. On June 7, the two AAP leaders were summoned by the court in the defamation case filed by Gujarat University over their “sarcastic” and […]
On Tuesday afternoon, a strong dust storm slammed some areas of Rajasthan, causing the skies to get dark in those areas. The direction of the dust storm was to the northwest. Rajgarh, Churu, Taranagar, and Sardarshahar are among the places that are impacted. During the day, the dust storm obscured the skies, impairing visibility and […]
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) announced on Tuesday that it had successfully dismantled a global drugs trafficking network operating on the darknet, resulting in the largest-ever seizure of LSD blots in India. The operation, which spanned over two weeks, culminated in the confiscation of approximately 15,000 LSD blots, with an estimated international market value exceeding […]
Every Sunday, a large crowd of fans gathers outside Amitabh Bachchan’s Jalsa bungalow in Mumbai, hoping to catch a glimpse of the legendary actor. Standing on a pedestal, Amitabh Bachchan greets and waves to his fans, ensuring even those at the farthest end of the crowd can see him. However, keen observers have noticed that […]
Using its blockchain-based trading platform, Onyx, investment bank JP Morgan has joined hands with six other Indian banks to settle interbank dollar transactions. Through this platform, corporates and banks will be able to do intra-day repo to meet liquidity needs. According to a report, the six banks align with Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT) City’s […]
Actress Swara Bhasker said on Tuesday that she and her politician-husband Fahad Ahmad are expecting their first child. The “Veere Di Wedding” star tweeted the good news and also tagged Ahmad’s Twitter handle, who is the state head of the Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha, the party’s youth wing. Bhasker estimates that the infant is due in […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday that a depression forming over the southeast Arabian Sea, near Gujarat’s Porbandar, is projected to move northwestward and strengthen into a cyclonic storm. According to the bulletin issued by the Met office, as of 5:30 am, the depression was situated approximately 920 km west-southwest of Goa, 1,120 […]
The daughter of suspected bookie Anil Jaisinghani had once told Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, that they can earn a “huge sum of money” by giving information about bookies to police and getting them arrested, according to a chargesheet filed by the Mumbai police in a bribery and extortion attempt […]
In recent times, the number of unruly passenger incidents on flights witnessed a significant rise in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a recent analysis released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The report also highlighted the urgent need for more states to adopt measures under the Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14) to […]
Just days after a tragic three-train accident in Balasore claimed the lives of 275 individuals, another incident occurred in Odisha’s Bargarh district. On Monday, a goods train derailed on a private narrow gauge rail line, raising concerns about railway safety in the region. According to officials, the train, loaded with limestone, was en route from […]
Indian carriers have taken steps to address the void left by Go First’s exit by launching new flights on the airline’s popular routes. However, the aftermath of Go First’s insolvency has resulted in a significant surge in spot fares, with prices on these routes skyrocketing up to five times their previous rates. According to data […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party cancelled their public events on Saturday as a mark of respect to those killed and injured in the Odisha train tragedy. The incident, which occurred on Friday evening in Balasore, claimed the lives of at least 261 individuals and left nearly 1,000 injured as […]
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assigned portfolios to ministers in his Cabinet, retaining the Finance department for himself while entrusting the Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development departments to his deputy DK Shivakumar. Following his swearing-in ceremony on May 20, Siddaramaiah expanded the Cabinet by inducting 24 new ministers on Saturday after extensive consultations with the […]
It should be mentioned that there were claims of people passing away while in queue to exchange bank notes in 2016 during the note ban. On Monday, RBI instructed banks to give customers waiting to exchange or deposit Rs 2,000 notes, shade from the sun and water. There were worries about customers being inconvenienced after […]
Congress leader Siddaramaiah today officially assumed the role of Chief Minister of Karnataka after taking the oath and completing the necessary procedures at a huge gathering in Bengaluru, where over 15,000 people had assembled. Top Opposition leaders, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, CPI’s D Raja, Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that India is determined to defend its sovereignty and integrity while pursuing a peaceful resolution of maritime issues based on international law, in response to China’s military buildup in the South China Sea and the East China Sea. While in Hiroshima for the G7 summit, Prime Minister Modi […]
The greatest calamities in life often happen without alarm bells. Vibes of India, during a series of health-related features, has quizzed medical practitioners and doctors about the ailments that end human life so abruptly. While the degenerative effects of diabetes, the Silent Killer, are felt over time, heart attacks and brain strokes are often sudden. The […]
A day after her husband died due to a severe heart attack on May 12, a 21-year-old woman hanged herself to death in the Liliya taluka of Amreli, Gujarat. According to the officials, Princi Rathod hanged herself at her residence because she couldn’t handle the pain of losing her husband, Dhaval Rathod (25). The pair […]
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to his home state Gujarat from Saturday. He will attend events in Devbhumi Dwarka, Ahmedabad, and Gandhinagar as well as inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of a number of projects. Shah will lay the foundation stone for the National Academy of […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the West Bengal government’s order banning the recently released film, ‘The Kerala Story’. The West Bengal government’s order, issued on May 8 and prohibiting the screening of the movie “The Kerala Story,” will be overturned, according to a bench presided over by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud. The […]
Just a year before the general election, Kiren Rijiju was unexpectedly replaced as the Union Law Minister by Arjun Ram Meghwal today. Less than a year after being elevated to the Law Ministry with cabinet status, and being known as one of the government’s most high-profile ministers and a problem solver, Rijiju has been moved […]
Of all the tourist destinations in Gujarat, Devgadh Baria features among the top in one’s travel list. Located in the foothills of east Gujarat and on the bank of the Panam River, its picturesque appeal makes it a must-visit spot. The presence of sloth bears, jackals, hyenas, foxes, and panthers further adds to its allure. […]
In a day or two, the decision on the selection of the chief minister of Karnataka would be disclosed, AICC spokesperson Pawan Khera said on Tuesday. Khera told reporters in Hyderabad that the central leadership is concerned about the matter and has heard the opinions of the recently elected MLAs. He asked ‘when the Bharatiya […]
Three police constables in Gujarat’s Botad district have been charged with murder after a 28-year-old man tragically lost his life due to an alleged custodial assault. The incident was reported by a police official on Tuesday. According to a police official, the incident took place on April 14 when Padharshi was picked up by the […]
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal in the matter of Go First Airline has reserved its verdict regarding the appeal filed by three lessors opposing the NCLT’s order imposing an interim moratorium and initiating insolvency resolution proceedings. A bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Court headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan on Monday […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday, amid a race for the position of chief minister of Karnataka. It is said that they discussed the formation of a government in the southern state. Kharge and Gandhi had a private meeting behind closed doors at Kharge’s house. The meeting was also attended by […]
It’s undeniable that our world has become increasingly fast-paced and demanding. Let’s analyse it in the context of food. Our populous world demands food that’s generated quickly. It must be affordable too. But humankind needn’t be told how these demands are met. It’s pesticides that help yield more crops and decrease cost of food. Now, […]
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was extorted and threatened to pay Rs 25 crore to protect his son Aryan Khan in a drugs case, according to the FIR submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Independent witness KP Gosavi, whose Instagram photo with Aryan Khan went viral, is accused of attempting to extort Rs […]
The Supreme Court Judge Justice M.R. Shah recalled a song from Raj Kapoor’s movie “Mera Naam Joker” at the end of his farewell statement on Monday, while sitting on the bench for the final time and had tears in his eyes. Justice M.R. Shah was born on May 16, 1958. In the Gujarat High Court, […]
Only one team, Delhi Capitals, has been ousted from the league stage of the IPL 2023, and no other team has assured playoff eligibility with only nine matches remaining. Here is a summary of each of the nine remaining teams’ prospects of qualifying. Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans have been on top of the standings for […]
An air of uncertainty hangs over a couple of Indian airlines after Go First sought insolvency. There have been petitions from lessors who have been trying to enforce rights under international norms and concerns over a potential spike in the risk premium for leasing aircraft for domestic carriers, media outlets have reported. In less than […]
In the Shiggoan constituency in the Haveri district, Basavaraj Bommai won for the fourth time in a row on Saturday. He defeated his closest challenger, Congress leader Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan, by a margin of 35,341 votes. D K Shivakumar, the chief of the Karnataka Congress and a powerful member of the Vokkaliga, won the […]
The Congress has released a report card outlining, how the party had profited from the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra, feeling upbeat following its resounding victory in Karnataka. A table comparing the performance of the party in the 20 Assembly constituencies that the Yatra travelled through was posted. According to the list, the Congress, which […]
As the Karnataka state elections unfolded, all eyes were on Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Congress leaders DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah, and Mallikarjun Kharge’s son Priyank Kharge, who was contesting from the Chittapur constituency. While some exit polls predicted a clear victory for Congress with a majority, others suggested a hung assembly. In an interesting turn […]
Today will determine who will rule in Karnataka and who won’t. Voting in the Karnataka Assembly elections was completed on Wednesday. The largest voter turnout to date, according to the Election Commission, was reported at 72 per cent in the state. Although the election in Karnataka is only state-level, its effects would be felt in […]
In a setback to Uddhav Thackeray, the Supreme Court has ruled on Thursday that Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will keep his job despite benefiting from an illegal decision made by the then-governor. Shinde and 15 other MLAs revolted against former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in June of last year, but the Supreme Court ruled […]
The Supreme Court begins pronouncing the Judgement on Maharashtra’s political crisis. The Supreme Court says that ‘issues such as whether a notice to the removal of the Speaker will restrict the powers of the Speaker to issue disqualification notices need examination by a larger bench.’ The Court claims that a larger bench needs to be […]
Last year, new Ahmedabad municipal commissioner M Thennarasan visited a water pumping station at Helmet Crossroads as part of a surprise check. But what he found may not have been a surprise. The staff were fewer than what the contractor agreed to in the tender, claimed a national newspaper. As a follow-up action, the commissioner […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday stated its verdict in the dispute between Delhi and the Central government on who should control administrative services in the national capital. The top court said that the Delhi government is selected by the electorate of Delhi and must be interpreted to further cause of representative democracy. “The principle of […]
MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings consolidated their position on the IPL 2023 points table after they beat David Warner’s Delhi Capitals by 27 runs in Chennai on Wednesday. MS Dhoni’s men earned their seventh win in 12 matches and moved to 15 points, just behind Gujarat Titans which is on 16 points. Meanwhile, Delhi’s Playoffs qualification chances […]
While on the one hand there are people from Gujarat who don’t think twice before paying lakhs of rupees to unscrupulous human smugglers to fulfil their American dream, there is a growing number of Gujaratis who have sought asylum in the US citing political and community-based persecution. According to a report in The Times Of […]
A police complaint has been lodged against the Second Additional Senior Civil Judge and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate SC Patel for consuming alcohol while performing his duty as a Magistrate in the Modasa Court as well as misbehaving with the employees working in the Court and the Court’s building premises. The Modasa Town police took […]
Crisis-hit airline Go First’s plea for voluntary insolvency has been admitted by the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal), and the request to begin CIRP (Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process) proceedings is also admitted. Go First is protected by the NCLT’s moratorium from recovery by lessors and lenders. The low-cost carrier, which recently changed its name to […]
Heart-related ailments among young Indians recently have become a concern for health experts. The issue is being debated why there has been a surge in heart attack cases in relatively younger age groups in India. From celebrities to common youngsters, most of them fit, heart ailments are claiming young lives. Recently, an 18-year-old engineering student […]
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested by paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday outside the Islamabad High Court, his party said. When Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), appeared in court on anti-graft charges, the Rangers took him into custody, according to his PTI lawyer Faisal Chaudhry. Fawad Chaudhry, a former minister of […]
A 12-year-old was killed allegedly by her brother, a 30-year-old security guard. According to a report, the guard suspected that since his sister had been menstruating, she must have got intimate with someone. A case of murder was registered under section 302 of Indian Penal Code. The girl, according to the report, lived with her […]
Rocked by recent allegations of accounting wrongdoings, operating shell companies in tax havens, inflating share values by giving a misleading picture of revenues, and round-tripping funds, the Adani Group was linked to case studies of corporate misgovernance. While the group vehemently contested the Hindenburg report, which detailed the charges, it emphasised commitment to openness and […]
After a tumultuous campaign, Karnataka voters are about to engage in a massive battle of the ballots on Wednesday as the state elects its representatives to the 224-member Legislative Assembly. The BJP, the Congress, and the JD(S), three major political parties in contention, as well as their candidates, have made a strong pitch in an […]
Marriage is a significant moment in a woman’s life. She migrates into a different world to embrace multiple roles: wife, homemaker, daughter-in-law, and mother. Imagine a bride-to-be in Indian society focusing on clearing her Talati exams immediately after completing her pre-marriage rituals, which included Ganesh Sthapna and Pithi ceremony. This is the heart-warming story of Vadodara’s […]
Farmers on May 8 broke through police barricades to join the wrestlers at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar as top wrestlers continue their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Olympic medalists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Vinesh Phogat are among the Indian wrestlers who have been protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused […]
Vasundhara Raje, a leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), refuted Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s assertion that she and two other BJP leaders had assisted in saving Gehlot’s government from Sachin Pilot’s revolt in 2020. According to Raje, a former chief minister of Rajasthan, “Gehlot’s ‘praises’ is a big conspiracy” against her and the […]
IIT Bombay student Arman Khatri, accused of abetting the suicide of Darshan Solanki, was granted bail by a special SC/ST court. Khatri was ordered to post a personal bond of Rs 25,000 and one or more sureties of the same amount. Special judge AP Kanade has said Khatri must attend the Powai police station (SIT) […]
Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Saturday, criticised Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister, and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Foreign Minister, for travelling abroad while the nation is currently experiencing “crises,” according to Dawn. While Foreign Minister Bilawal visited India on Thursday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting […]
Massive search operation enters third day as terrorists remain holed up in forested Kandi area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. Officials report no fresh contact with the ultras, who are believed to have been involved in an attack on civilians earlier this year. The operation, dubbed Trinetra, has resulted in the deaths of five […]
Police in Dallas, Texas, said in a statement posted on Twitter that the shooting at a mall left at least eight people dead and seven others injured. The gunman was fatally shot by a police officer, according to Allen Police Department, and “there is no longer a threat.” The Allen Fire Department has transported the […]
In a solemn religious ceremony that dates back nearly a thousand years, King Charles III has been crowned the King of the United Kingdom on Saturday at Westminster Abbey. The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, made the 2.2-kilometre travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey at a stately pace in the Diamond […]
The Congress’s general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala stated on Saturday that a BJP candidate had hatched an assassination plot to “wipe out” Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, his wife, and his entire family. The accusation was strongly refuted by the ruling party. The BJP candidate from the Chittapur constituency in Kalaburagi district, Manikanta […]
A passenger on an Air India flight travelling from Nagpur to Mumbai was stung by a scorpion. The passenger received treatment and is now safe, according to Air India, which confirmed the incident that happened on April 23. While there are instances of live birds and rats being found on board, this is a rare […]
Rakesh Patel, Director of the Shreeji Paramedical Institute in Dehgam, Gujarat, and his partner Maulik Rami are the subjects of a fraud complaint made by a woman to the Ahmedabad Crime Branch. After paying Rs 3.50 lakh for admission into a college in Bangalore, Rakesh Patel allegedly took Rs 1.50 lakh and sent the papers […]
A dead mouse and mouse droppings were found inside one of the McDonald’s rodent-infested restaurants in London. As a result, the company was fined £500,000 (around Rs 5 crore). This occurred after a customer, who was eating a cheeseburger, noticed rodent excrement inside the burger wrapper. According to Waltham Forest Council, the customer noticed the […]
The recent controversy over the deletions of sections of the textbooks in Indian history written for Classes VI to XII and published by the NCERT raises a multitude of questions. Some of these have been discussed in the recent justified anger over the dismissive treatment of important historical statements and segments in the history textbooks, […]
As Karnataka enters the last phase of electioneering, the popular narrative is that the Congress is likely to trump the Bharatiya Janata Party in the assembly polls. Most pre-poll surveys indicate a clear lead for the Congress over the BJP, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unleashes his personal firepower in the final week of campaigning. The […]
Gujarat Police has lodged an FIR against three agents allegedly involved in an illegal immigration racket, more than a month after four members of a family from Mehsana district died while attempting to cross into the US from Canada. The agents allegedly took Rs 60 lakh from the family and compelled the victims to take […]
Air India may hire GoFirst cabin and cockpit crew as part of its mega expansion plans. This comes after the news of Go First going into bankruptcy, leaving many employees uncertain about their future. Air India has recently placed a significant order for approximately 500 aircraft, which will require a significant increase in crew members. […]
Go First, the airline owned by the Wadia Group has filed a petition before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking interim directions from the National Company Law Tribunal, including restraining lessors from taking back aircraft and regulator DGCA from taking any adverse action against the airline. The company has also requested that fuel suppliers […]
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat expressed shock and distress at the disrespectful behaviour of Delhi Police towards protesting wrestlers on Thursday night. The protesters have been demonstrating since April 23, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is accused of sexually harassing seven female grapplers, one of whom […]
Reliance MET City, Haryana’s integrated smart city with the fastest rate of growth in North India, had a prosperous fiscal year in 2022–23. The city’s horizons were expanded this year with the addition of more than 450 companies, including numerous brands from seven different countries, and more than 2,000 residential lots that were sold for […]
The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday that a committee led by the cabinet secretary would be established to look into administrative measures for resolving some of the issues raised by same-sex couples without addressing the issue of legalising their union. Speaking on behalf of the government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the five-judge […]
Go First’s CEO Kaushik Khona has informed staff that the recurrent Pratt & Whitney engine issues have rendered the airline inoperable, and reaffirmed that the carrier is making every effort to handle the situation with the utmost care and concern for all employees. The no-frills airline has requested voluntary insolvency proceedings and suspended all operations […]
SpiceJet aims to revive 25 grounded planes with a mobilized fund of Rs 400 crore, according to a statement released on Wednesday. This announcement comes in the wake of competitor Go First’s decision to file for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings, leading to the temporary cancellation of flights for three days starting May 3. The airline […]
In Gujarat, there has been a growing trend of people using public transportation, despite having their own private vehicles. This shift in behaviour has caught the attention of many, and experts have been trying to understand the reasons behind it. Vibes of India talked to several people who use public transportation even though they own […]
The Met Gala 2023 brought together some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and fashion, and the men did not disappoint in their fashion choices. Here’s a rundown of the best-dressed men and what they wore to the highly anticipated event. Tennis superstar Roger Federer attended the Met Gala 2023 with his wife, Mirka. […]
The Gujarat High Court has indicated that it is likely to dictate the judgment in Rahul Gandhi’s Revision Plea during the summer vacation. Justice Hemant Prachchhak has today (Tuesday) indicated that both the parties may end their arguments in a day or two. Justice Hemant Prachchhak is leaving India on May 4. He indicated that […]
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar announced on Tuesday that he would be stepping down from the position of party chief. Pawar announced his decision while speaking at the Yashwantrao Chavan Pratisthan in Mumbai for the book launch of his autobiography. NCP leaders and workers reacted vehemently to Pawar’s announcement. “I have decided to […]
Scientists have invented a language decoder that can translate a person’s thoughts into text using an artificial intelligence (AI) transformer similar to ChatGPT, a new study has said. The breakthrough marks the first time that continuous language has been non-invasively reconstructed from human brain activities, which are read through a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) […]
After Monday’s IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir got into a verbal altercation. The RCB batting star Kohli and former India opener Gambhir, who serves as the LSG team’s mentor, added a new chapter to their bitter rivalry after their verbal […]
In a rare surgery among felines, a fracture in the jaw of a three-month-old lion cub was operated upon by doctors at the Junagadh Veterinary College Hospital with the help of Jasadhar Animal Care Centre of the Forest department. The cub was recently rescued by the Forest department officials from the Paniya range of the […]
Despite manual scavenging being declared a cognisable offence, the inhuman practice continues across Gujarat. As many as eight safai karamcharis have died while cleaning sewers in various parts of Gujarat, between March 22 to April 26 this year, raising concerns about the continuing deaths of manual scavengers despite the practice having been declared illegal across […]
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari took charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Gandhinagar-headquartered South Western Air Command, on Monday. He succeeds Air Marshal Vikram Singh, who superannuated on April 30. Air Marshal Tiwari was actively involved in operations and took part in many important missions during the Kargil conflict. He was commissioned in […]
Business scion, Reliance Retail head honcho and a fashion diva. Isha Ambani Piramal sure dons all roles with equal elan. Stylish clicks of the Stanford University graduate now doing the rounds show her stealing the limelight at the recently-held Met Gala 2023. Dressed in a dazzling black saree-inspired gown, the diva looked stunning at Metropolitan […]
Come May 11 and the Biden administration is headed at a landmark turn. All Covid-19 vaccine requirements cease to exist for federal workers, international travellers, contractors, Head Start employees and health care workers at many hospitals. The White House announced the shift in policy on Monday. It has been three years since the start of […]
The apex court on Monday postponed hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the sedition law after the Centre said it is at an advanced stage of consultation on re-examining the colonial-era penal provision. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala noted the submission of Attorney General R Venkataramani […]
The fact that it comes from the land of Gandhi is a shame. Making matters worse is the fact that it comes from the core of BJP bastion, Gujarat, which has time and again underscored its commitment towards sabka saath sabka vikaas. In response to an RTI query by Mehsana-based activist Kaushik Parmar, deputy SP […]
US President Joe Biden on Saturday, in a possible preview of a 2024 Presidential campaign theme, slammed news outlets he said used “lies told for profit and power” to stir up hatred in the United States, as he coupled his remarks with light hearted jokes about Fox News. While speaking at the annual White House […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has filed a case against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Gujarat State President Isudan Gadhvi. He has been charged with misleading people by tweeting that “an episode of the ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme cost Rs 8.30 crores”. Two days ago, Gadhvi tweeted: “Mann Ki Baat’s one-day cost is Rs 8.3 crore! […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel has cancelled all his official programmes including the main Gujarat Foundation Day programme scheduled in Jamnagar to be with his son Anuj. Anuj, about 37 years old, suffered a brain stroke on Sunday. He was admitted to a local hospital and a neurosurgeon DrB K Mishra from Hinduja Hospital was […]
The Police have arrested a man for allegedly posing as an official of the Gujarat chief minister’s office (CMO) and the president of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and for the charge of raping a model on the promise of giving her a job, an official said. The accused, Viraj Patel, was arrested on […]
Short seller Hindenburg’s research in January levelled allegations of market manipulations on Adani Group. Ever since, while the business conglomerate’s concerns initially plunged and then gained moderate stability with restricted investments, the country’s political scenario has been rocked with the Opposition demanding a fair JPC into the matter. The ruling BJP has not entertained the […]
Fear and panic gripped Bangalore’s Reva University after a 22-year-old mechanical engineering student from Vadodara, who had been studying there, succumbed to stab injuries during a fight at a college festival. Approximately, 1000 students attended the function. The deceased, identified as Bhaskar Harishbhai Jetty, was a final-year B Tech student and resident of Mathikere, near […]
The Talking Point: Mann Ki Baat is a monthly radio program of and by PM Narendra Modi, where he interacts with citizens of India on themes and issues that matters to the Nation. The milestone: Is today… Sunday, April 30, Mann Ki Baat completes 100 episodes. This morning as Namo addressed the nation on the […]
The chief officer of Bhuj municipality in Kutch district in Gujarat was placed under suspension with immediate effect for dozing off during a function attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. An official stated on Sunday that Jigar Patel was suspended by the state’s urban development and urban housing department on Saturday evening, hours after cameras […]
As part of India’s “gift” to the Maldives during his visit to the island nation from May 1 to 3, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hand over a fast patrol vessel and a landing craft to the country. This was announced by the Defence Ministry on Sunday, a day ahead of Singh’s visit to the […]
In an inadvertent episode not related to calling out his bluff, a man’s tall claims of being an official from the chief minister’s office (CMO) was called out. This comes close on heels of Amdavadi Kiranbhai Patel’s recent hoodwinking an entire government system into availing VIP privileges faking as a high-ranking PMO official. Vadodara police, […]
An incident involving a gas leak at a factory in the Giaspura neighbourhood of Ludhiana, Punjab, resulted in the deaths of 11 people. According to the police, four more have been rushed to the hospital and are in critical condition. Doctors, an ambulance, and a fire brigade team have all been dispatched to the location, […]
To pen down a piece on the Eden Gardens would be like packing a huge chunk of cricket literature in one capsule and gulping it down. Where do you start? The 281 on this ground that changed the landscape of Indian cricket in 2001. Harbhajan Singh’s hat-trick in the same Test. Anil Kumble’s 6-12 in […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the possibility of unseasonal rain in Gujarat on April 30 (Sunday), May 1 and 2, as well as throughout the remainder of the week. The IMD bulletin reports that there is a chance of “light rain at isolated places in the districts namely Ahmedabad, Banaskantha, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Patan, […]
Justice Hemant M. Prachak, who is set to hear Rahul Gandhi’s defamation case on April 29 at the Gujarat High Court, represented former BJP Minister Maya Kodnani, who was charged with crimes related to the Gujarat riots of 2002. In one of the cases arising out of the riots that occurred in Ahmedabad’s Naroda Patiya […]
Weekends are usually meant for a light read. Or it’s perhaps time to get to the last chapter of a novel that has consumed you. Or immerse ourselves in badminton, laughter yoga and beach football. But if a US carmaker becomes a talking point on weekends, there must be something deeply intriguing about the story. […]
In retaliation for the Congress’ president M. Mallikarjun Kharge’s characterisation of him as a “venomous snake,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that the party and its leaders have abused him 91 times. In addition to accusing the Congress of mistreating the dominant Lingayat community in Karnataka, which is going to the polls, the […]
In connection with an investigation into possible foreign exchange violations, the Enforcement Directorate stated on Saturday that it has searched the Bengaluru office and residential premises of Ed-tech giant BYJU’s CEO Raveendran Byju and seized ‘incriminating’ documents and digital data. The recent raids on three different locations—two business and one residential—took place in accordance with […]
Following the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Examination’s announcement of the results for the class 11 and 12 exams on Wednesday, nine students have died by suicide. It has been reported that two other students made suicide attempts. As many as 10 lakh students appeared for the exam. The pass percentage in class 11 was […]
Rahul Gandhi’s appeal against the Surat Sessions Court’s order, which refused to stay his conviction in a criminal defamation case, will now be heard by a new judge of the Gujarat High Court. As per the cause list released on Thursday, Justice Hemant Prachchhak will hear Gandhi’s appeal on April 29. On April 26, when […]
As many as 56 residents of Gujarat arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday after being evacuated from Sudan under the Indian government’s ‘Operation Kaveri’. Of the 56 Gujarat residents, 44 were brought to Ahmedabad in two buses arranged by the state government, while 12 reached the city on their own, according to an official release. The […]
The apex court begins hearing a petition by wrestlers seeking registration of the FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan. The Delhi Police tells the court that they will register an FIR. Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta apprises the Supreme Court that the Delhi Police will register an FIR by today evening. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal […]
The Jammu & Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested 11 tourists from Gujarat and a local guide with fake and edited Gondola tickets at the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Quoting an official, news agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the tourists from Gujarat, along with a guide, had arrived to […]
In a major relief to actor Sooraj Pancholi, son of senior actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, a special CBI court on Friday cleared him of abetting the suicide of his girlfriend-actor Jiah Khan in 2013 due to “paucity of evidence”. Jiah had died by suicide at her Juhu home on June 3, 2013 and Sooraj […]
Passenger footfall during the month of February 2023 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) crossed the 4 million-mark. This was a clear win over the psychological barrier, the pre-Covid all time high 3.9 million in February 2020 at CSMIA. And now, taking the count further, Mumbai Airport has registered the highest passenger traffic growth […]
Actor Sooraj Pancholi acquitted of abetment charges in Jiah Khan suicide case. A special CBI court delivered its verdict in the case of Jiah Khan’s death by suicide, in which her boyfriend and film star Sooraj Pancholi has been charged with abetment. “Due to paucity of evidence, this court can’t hold you (Sooraj Pancholi) guilty. Therefore […]
Flight Lieutenant Har Raj Kaur Boparai, Indian Air Force (IAF)’s first and only woman pilot of the heavy-lift transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster, has participated in ‘Operation Kaveri’, a challenging mission to safely return Indian citizens from the conflict-torn Sudan, official sources said on Thursday. The C-17 Globemaster is the IAF’s largest aircraft. “Flt Lt Har […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a virtual event today celebrating the completion of 20 years of the State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology (SWAGAT) initiative in Gujarat. The Gujarat government is observing SWAGAT Saptah on this occasion. In his address, PM Modi expressed his satisfaction with the success of the initiative, which […]
This weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the BJP campaign in Karnataka, a key battleground state. The massive roadshow in Bengaluru on Saturday will be the main event of PM Modi’s hectic campaign schedule. However, it’s anticipated that PM Modi will hold up to 22 rallies across the state over the course of the […]
Truck owners in Jamnagar staged a protest against Tata Motors after their new trucks broke down just months after purchase. Ranjit Roadlines, a company that purchased 19 cargo trucks from Tata Motors, found that the trucks had malfunctioning silencers that caused them to suddenly stop or break down in the middle of the road. After […]
Ten police personnel and a driver were killed on Wednesday in an IED blast carried out by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada, officials said. The incident occurred when a team of the state police’s District Reserve Guard (DRG) was returning after an anti-Naxalite operation. Acting on a tip off, the DRG team was dispatched from Dantewada […]
In a rather complex issue, the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday ruled in favour of a Bengaluru couple’s petition for a child via surrogacy after they lost their only son in an accident in Mangaluru last year. The plea, however, had to legally fight two existing provisions: the man is above 50 years of age, […]
At a time when premiere institute IIT has been rocked by a recent spate of suicides, a student at Ahmedabad’s CEPT University’s death by suicide on Wednesday, points at deeper problems plaguing the competitive Indian set up. According to Gujarat University police, Shiv Mistry, 23, a final semester Architecture student and native of Vadodara, jumped […]
India has recorded 9,355 new coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases has dropped to 57,410, according to data updated on Thursday by the Union health ministry. The data updated at 8 am showed that the death toll rose to 5,31,424 with 26 deaths, including six fatalities that Kerala reconciled. The weekly positivity rate […]
The villagers took to savage behaviour to sort out the primal instincts that led two pets, belonging to different owners, to mating. The violent clash was disengaged only when the police stepped in. Two groups from a village in Gandhinagar took to fists and blows to vent their anger when one villager’s pet dog was […]
While former MP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was asked to vacate the official bungalow (12 Tughlaq Road in Delhi) he occupied since 12 years with “bullet train speed” as seasoned Congressman Shashi Tharoor put it, in Gujarat, Purnesh Modi allegedly continues to occupy his ministerial bungalow. Claiming the gross anomaly, Gujarat Congress spokesperson Hemang […]
The Supreme Court has been the effective guardian of citizenry and human rights barring few historical exceptions. So what happens when such trust is misused by the government to place judges in positions after their retirement? In February, former Supreme Court judge, Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, was named governor of Andhra Pradesh, a month after retirement. Among […]
After the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the Election Commission of India will undertake the task of creating new constituencies for the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. This process, which began in 2020 by the ECI for the latest delimitation, will increase the number of Lok Sabha members from Gujarat to around 42, up from […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said if the Congress comes to power in Karnataka, dynastic politics will be at an all-time high in the state and it will be “afflicted with riots.” Addressing a public meeting at Terdal in Belagavi district, the former BJP chief also said the development of the state will […]
Even though the BJP may want to project it as a clean sweep for 2024, the saffron party is clearly passing through doldrums. Poll-bound Karnataka has reported some major defections to the Congress. That itself is a psychological dent. Then comes the fact that the Opposition is rallying for unity with Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a virtual address during the closing ceremony of ‘Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam’ on Wednesday, said that India “celebrates its diversities that do not divide but strengthen our bond and relationships”. Modi cautioned that India “faces forces that threaten to break it and place hurdles on the way to its target for 2047”, but […]
The Talking Point: Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has written a letter to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to pre-empt any gender bias in the merging fields of employment post AI having taken the world by storm. She has demanded reservation for women in the budding professional sphere. Her letter goes: As […]
India has recorded 9,629 new coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases has dropped from 63,380 to 61,013, according to the data updated on Wednesday by the Union Health Ministry. The data updated at 8 am showed that the death toll rose to 5,31,398 with 29 deaths, including 10 that Kerala reconciled. The weekly […]
In a clear-cut case of murder, a 24-year-old woman’s body was found dead at Hotel Krishna Place in Thaltej on SG Road, Monday morning. The victim has been identified as Rebecca Lalawmpuii, a native of Aizawl in Mizoram. She worked at Millennium Spa near Swastik Crossroads and lived with other women from Mizoram at the […]
National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), formerly Gujarat Forensic Science University (GFSU), an international university in Gandhinagar is solely dedicated to forensic and investigative science. With cyber security and investigative sciences in high demand among airlines, software services, multinationals, pharma concerns and banks among others, the job placement rate at NFSU has surged to over 90% […]
For the common man, the figures are astronomical and way beyond a lifetime’s earnings, leave alone spends. But for Indian politicians, it seems, talking in crores or crores running into hundreds is just drawing from the same well: tax payer’s money. Joining in the list of beneficiaries, the latest name is none other than AAP […]
Of the 27 councillors elected to Surat Municipal Corporation from AAP in 2021, the party is now left with 14. This after another AAP councillor was suspended over “anti-party activities,” the third in last week. In response to the suspension, Rajesh Moradiya on Monday said: “I am innocent. The party will realise its mistake.” Reportedly […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually attend an event marking the 20th anniversary of a citizens’ grievance redressal project in Gujarat that he inaugurated as the state’s chief minister in 2003. The SWAGAT events will be held at the village, taluka, and district levels between April 24th and 26th, with the state-level program to follow […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announces Operation Kaveri to evacuate Indians stranded in Sudan. Ships and aircraft have been deployed to bring them back home. In a tweet, he said that around 500 Indians have already reached Port Sudan, and more are on their way. Minister also expressed India’s commitment to assisting all its brethren […]
The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) will challenge before the Gujarat High Court the recent acquittal of all 67 accused in the 2002 Naroda Gam riot case by a special court. On April 20, the Ahmedabad-based court of S K Baxi, a special judge for SIT cases, acquitted all 67 accused, including former Gujarat […]
Settling down in the US is a prospect that continues to lure families from Gujarat. The desire to earn and spend in the greenback spurs even families of moderate means to risking their life to give it a try. The most recent case being that of the Chaudhury family from Mehsana. Nearly a month after […]
Following their disappearance at a lake east of the Paynetown Marina in the US, two Indian students’ bodies have been found, reported media outlets. Two Indiana students went missing in Lake Monroe last Saturday afternoon, according to the USA Today newspaper, and their bodies were found late Tuesday morning. Around 11:20 a.m. (local time), the […]
Twitter has eliminated the legacy blue tick from all accounts a few days ago. With the introduction of Twitter Blue, a paid subscription service, only users who have subscribed will be able to access some brand-new features and have a blue checkmark in front of their names. Due to this trend, numerous famous people and […]
After being in hiding for more than a month, the fugitive preacher Amritpal Singh surrendered this morning in Moga, Punjab. Amritpal Singh, who the government accuses of being a Khalistani-Pakistan agent, addressed a gathering at a Gurdwara in the Moga district’s Rode village before turning himself in. According to officials, he was taken into custody […]
The French Gallery at the Alliance Francaise (AF) Ahmedabad was packed with the city’s glitterati and expatriate crowd on Friday for the opening of Wakaliwood, Slum Cinema Studio, a photographic exhibition by Frederic Noy. Speaking on the occasion, AF Ahmedabad President Pavan Bakeri compared Noy with Henri Cartier-Bresson, another great French photojournalist, who played a major role […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has asked the former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik to provide information regarding an alleged insurance scam in the Union territory, officials said on Friday. Malik, who served his mandates as governor of several states to completion, will be questioned by the CBI for the second time […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified as MP after a conviction in a defamation case, moved out all his belongings from his official residence on Friday, with sources saying he will hand over the 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow to the Lok Sabha secretariat today. After being found guilty and handed a two-year prison sentence […]
India has recorded 12,193 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of active cases up to 67,556, according to the Union Health Ministry on Saturday. According to the ministry’s data updated at 8 am, the number of people who have died due to the viral disease has increased to […]
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered a detailed investigation after an Air India pilot operating from Dubai to Delhi entertained a female friend in the cockpit. The pilot’s actions were not only a breach of security but also a distraction that could have compromised the safety of the flight […]
Micro-blogging site Twitter removed the legacy verified blue ticks from all accounts. As a result, many high-profile Twitter users, including celebrities, politicians, and athletes, lost their verified status on the platform. The only individual Twitter users who have verified blue checkmarks are those paying for Twitter Blue, which costs $8/month via the web and $11/month […]
A mountaineer, Anurag Maloo who went missing on April 17 after falling into a crevasse while descending Mount Annapurna, has been found alive. However, his condition is critical and he is currently receiving treatment in Nepal, Kathmandu. “He is found alive. He has been taken to the hospital in critical condition, but he is still […]
Mankind Pharma plans to enter the capital markets on Tuesday, 25 April, with an Initial Public Offer (IPO) of 40,058,844 equity shares in a price band of Rs 1,026 to 1,080 per share, constituting 10% of the company’s share capital. Of this, 2.5% is an offer for sale (OFS) from the promoters and the rest […]
In Gujarat State, the mango rules supreme as the primary commercial fruit, occupying the largest area in comparison to all other fruits. While a variety of cultivars are suitable for the State, including Alphonso, Badami, Banarasi Langra, Kesar, Rajapuri, and more, many of them fall short in terms of economic viability. However, the three most […]
One word is what Surat Court used while rejecting Rahul Gandhi’s Plea. There were no sentences spoken. Additional Session Judge R P Mogera simply said “dismissed” while doing away with a petition in which Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sought a stay on his conviction. A Surat court had earlier disqualified Gandhi as an MP. In […]
Facebook- parent Meta is reportedly planning to lay off more workers in an upcoming round of cuts. The layoffs may begin as soon as and are expected to impact a wide range of employees across Facebook, Instagram, Reality Labs, and WhatsApp, according to a report by Vox, citing an internal company memo. Although the memo […]
Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell has arrested a man named Ravindra, also known as Ravi Patel, for his alleged involvement in an international online fraud scam operated from Dubai by a Pakistani woman named Haika. According to reports, the accused was working as an agent for Haika and supplied SIM cards from Ahmedabad and Vadodara to […]
China on Wednesday sought to downplay India’s recent overtaking world’s most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, saying that it still has a “quality” workforce of close to 900 million people to provide a strong impetus for development. According to the latest United Nations Population Fund data, India surpassed China to become the world’s most […]
Chasing the American dream has had severe consequences for many Gujaratis in recent times. The tragedies in St Lawrence and Dingucha are documented in bold letters. A few Gujarati families attempted to illegally cross the US through Canada, a rendezvous zone as it’s called, and paid the price with their lives. Let’s recap the recent […]
Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Mohammed Siraj has reported a “corrupt approach” to BCCI’s Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) from an unidentified person who wanted “inside news” about his team after “losing a lot of money” in an IPL game. The Indian pacer, who has taken the most wickets for RCB with eight scalps, claimed to have […]
A rare hybrid solar eclipse, or Surya Grahan, will occur on April 20. On this day, a hybrid solar eclipse results from the new moon blocking the sun. In certain locations, the eclipse will be total, while in others, it will be an annual eclipse. Recently, NASA posted information on Instagram about the forthcoming hybrid […]
The Oreva Group has informed the Gujarat High Court that it has deposited the full amount of Rs 14.62 crore as interim compensation for victims of the Morbi bridge tragedy with the state legal services authority. The tragedy occurred on October 30 last year when the suspension bridge collapsed in Morbi town, killing 135 people. […]
The Central government and the Gujarat Government, on Tuesday, expressed their wish to file a review of the Apex Court’s March 27 order seeking “submission of original files related to the remission of 11 convicts.” During the last hearing, the SC questioned both governments for not showing the files of the remission. The court observed […]
In the second time in a little over six months, the Indian rupee declined past the key psychological mark of 82 per dollar on Tuesday. The last time it slid past the greenback was on October 6 last year, when at the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 82.19, then fell further […]
With the pandemic now winding down to endemic stage, mega events across the world have begun planning onwards 2024. Be it sports, business, showbiz or an otherwise annual literary meet, the lockdown and its virtual “new normal” code stalled almost all high-points which are a meet-and-greet to carry forward newer ideas for development. Likewise in […]
“I will not come back now.” These were gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed’s prophetic words long before he was shot dead by three criminals in the guise of media professionals in Prayagraj on Saturday. Even as the unlawful act is being condemned – it’s feared that democracy is under severe threat in India – Atiq’s four years […]
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of “cultural security” in India during the inaugural event of the two-week-long “Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam” or “ST Sangamam” event held in Somanth in Gir Somnath district on Monday. The event aims to strengthen the cultural ties between Gujarat and Tamil Nadu and is part of Prime Minister […]
A soldier from the Indian Army has been arrested in connection with the killing of four fellow soldiers at the Bathinda Military Station, according to a senior Punjab Police official. Bathinda Senior Superintendent of Police Gulneet Singh Khurana identified the arrested soldier as Desai Mohan, and said, “The motive was personal. He had enmity with […]
Earlier this year, when Aruna and Ganesan Raghuram moved out of their apartment in Ahmedabad’s Vastrapur area to a retirement community in Bangalore, it made for a big change in their lifestyle. Their 3 BHK apartment in Serene Urbana, near the Bangalore airport, is smaller than their 4 BHK flat in Ahmedabad, but it has […]
When troubles come, they come not single. But in battalions. The adage rings true for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. With two of his erstwhile Cabinet ministers now in jail, over alleged financial irregularities, the CBI has summoned Kejriwal for questioning in the liquor scam case. In addition, on Saturday, a metropolitan court in Ahmedabad summoned […]
The Congress on Saturday, sought answers from the Centre on the investigation’s findings into the 2019 Pulwama incident, which resulted in the deaths of 40 jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force. The Congress also questioned why were the CRPF personnel denied aircraft and were made to commute via road, despite the terror attack threats. […]
Six of the Aam Aadmi Party’s corporators in Surat, Gujarat, joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a party official claimed on Saturday, inflicting the opposition party a major setback. In the presence of Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, these corporators joined the saffron party late on Friday night. The AAP put […]
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, alleged today that the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate are torturing witnesses against Manish Sisodia and him. “The CBI and the ED filed false affidavits in excise policy case in court. They are torturing people to testify against Manish Sisodia and me,” Kejriwal said at […]
An explosion was heard on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida from a venue in Wakayama city, according to Japanese official media. According to Japanese authorities, Kishida was unharmed and safe during the incident. A man, who the police believed to be a suspect, has been apprehended after an object […]
The forthcoming coronation concert for King Charles III will feature musical performances by numerous singers. According to the media reports, Andrea Bocelli, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry have agreed to perform at the coronation ceremony. Perry, 38, Richie, 73, and Bocelli, 64, are among the brightest stars on the roster, which also includes British pop […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is slated to address a party rally on Sunday in Kolar, the same place where he made the remarks about the Modi surname, that led to his criminal defamation conviction and disqualification as a Member of Parliament. According to state Congress sources, the former AICC president is scheduled to arrive in […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the excise policy scam case, according to officials on Friday. Kejriwal has been asked to appear at the agency headquarters at 11 am on April 16 to answer questions from the investigating team. Former Delhi deputy chief […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah did not mince words and categorically said that TMC supremo Mamata Bannerjee ran a “Hitler like regime” in W Bengal. He put the blame of the Ram Navami violence in W Bengal completely on her and said “if you give us just 35 seats in 2024, we will ensure that […]
India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, participated in a high-level meeting regarding Sri Lanka’s debt issues at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank (WB) Spring Meetings in Washington DC on Thursday. During the meeting, Sitharaman expressed India’s commitment towards supporting Sri Lanka in dealing with its ongoing economic crisis. Sitharaman stressed the importance of cooperation among […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has completed its recent raids against gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his associates, recovering various documents related to bank accounts, assets, and gold jewellery worth Rs 2.5 crore. The raids were conducted as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation, according to sources. On the other hand, the bodies of Atiq Ahmed’s […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit West Bengal for a two-day trip starting on April 14. The primary focus of the visit is to strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) organisational machinery ahead of the rural polls in the state next month. During his visit, Shah will hold a public meeting in […]
The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIMA) is in no mood to give up on a refund of Rs 2.24 crore in service tax that was denied by the state GST department on the ground of ‘unjust enrichment’. The IIMA has now moved the Gujarat High Court, and a bench of Justice N V Anjaria and […]
The Crime Branch police are investigating a fraud case against alleged conman Kiran Patel. Officers are investigating how he received visiting cards identifying him as a Prime Minister’s Office official and how he was assigned a government mobile phone. In a statement, Ahmedabad Crime Branch(ACB) on Wednesday said Kiran Patel got visiting cards saying he […]
There has been some clarity regarding the Fact Check Unit that was proposed in the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021. According to reports, the unit could have up to four members with a representative from the IT Ministry and another from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The unit could also consist of a […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met a delegation of United Kingdom MPs belonging to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) (Trade and Investment) in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. Referring to the Biotechnology University in GIFT City, which is collaborating with the UK’s University of Edinburgh, Patel invited the world’s top UK universities to set up campuses in […]
New Delhi: Nearly two years after being picked for the job, former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday night as the US ambassador-designate. The US embassy’s Twitter account posted a welcoming tweet for Garcetti. “Namaste, Ambassador-Designate Eric Garcetti! We’re thrilled to welcome you to #IncredibleIndia and work with you to build […]
Even as news is still coming in, at least four casualties have been confirmed in a firing incident that started around 4:35 am on Wednesday morning, inside Bathinda Military Station in Punjab. Punjab SSP said that the incident was “not a terror attack”. All the four deceased are from 80 Medium Regiment. Initial reports state that […]
Choosing to slight the controversy around allegations documented in US short-seller Hindenburg’s report, state-run Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has hiked its stake in billionaire Gautam Adani’s flagship entity Adani Enterprises in the March quarter. Even as the market value of the Nifty stock was reduced to less than half in the quarter, LIC […]
They passed the test. But time failed them any result. In what is likely to become a “matter of interest,” the Gujarat HC last week, opened sealed envelopes that carried within, for 25 years, the outcome of the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) recruitment process for four public service aspirants. All four are now above […]
Kajal Hindustani, a Gujarat based right wing activist has become Hindutva’s latest icon with her hate speeches being circulated widely amongst hardcore Hindus who perceive her as a strong “nationalistic” voice. Meanwhile, a lower court in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district on Tuesday reserved its order on a bail plea filed by right-wing activist Kajal Hindustani […]
The Centre informed the Supreme Court today that the government will table the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament in July. A five-judge bench of Justices KM Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy and CT Ravikumar fixed the matter for hearing in August. Attorney General R Venkataramani told […]
The Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced several changes and modifications to the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). As per ETS, TOEFL will now take less than two hours to complete instead of three hours and candidates will be able to see their official score release data upon completion of the test. The […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday reacts to a question on “violence against Muslims” in India and “negative Western perceptions” of India. The finance minister remarked: “India has the second largest Muslim population in the world, and that population is only growing in numbers.” She was speaking at the Peterson Institute for International Economics […]
A leopard never changes its spot, goes an adage. But leopards in Surat are changing their habitat. A study conducted by a forest department and MSU’s zoology department claims that leopards in Surat, which has a high population of leopards, are venturing out to hunt livestock in other villages. According to a national daily, the […]
Parents peeved with the arbitrary 40% hike of annual fees by Nirma Vidyavihar School without consent of the school fees regulatory committee (FRC), recently took up the matter with the Ahmedabad city district education officer (DEO). On Monday, the school found itself at the receiving end of a show-cause notice issued by the DEO. According […]
Just like the thriving “illegal immigration to US” network which is far from hitting the end of the road, it seems there will never be closure for the bereaved Manekpura-Dabhla family. Last Thursday, the Canadian Police announced end of search operations. The force was looking for missing bodies of illegal immigrants after the drowning tragedy […]
Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd (Adani Electricity) topped the country’s 71 electricity distribution companies for its overall governance including financial sustainability, performance excellence and external environment. According to the release, in the Ministry of Power’s 11th edition of the ‘Annual Integrated Rating and Ranking’ of the country’s power distribution utilities, Adani Electricity secured the 1st rank […]
The mock drills were conducted on Monday in Gujarat to check the preparedness of the health system to deal with a surge in infections. State health minister Rushikesh Patel inspected the mock drill at Gandhinagar civil hospital and determined whether the hospital is prepared for a high influx of patients. Dummy patients were brought to […]
An Air India flight to London returned to Delhi on Monday morning after an unruly passenger allegedly harmed two cabin crew members, the airline has said. The flier has been deboarded and a police case registered. The shocking incident comes months after a drunk man urinated on a woman co-passenger onboard an Air India plane […]
In a crackdown on animal poaching and the illegal ivory trade in Gujarat, four persons have been nabbed in Ahmedabad, on Sunday. An elephant tusk weighing 13.9 kg that they planned to sell for Rs 35 lakhs was recovered from possession. The four were seized based on a tip-off. A dummy customer was sent to […]
In a bid to further the interests of his state, Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced a slew of development work, including infrastructure to boost sports facilities in the state. He was speaking at a Bhent Mulaqat Abhiyan organized on Sunday at Mohan Lal Jain Government College in Bhilai Nagar Assembly constituency. The series of […]
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday bail pleas of several convicts serving life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train burning case. A bench of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices P.S. Narasimha and J.B. Pardiwala is scheduled to hear along with the bail applications, pleas of the convicts challenging their convictions. On March 24, […]
Right-wing activist Kajal Hindustani was arrested on Sunday in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district for allegedly delivering a “hate speech” on Ram Navami that triggered communal clashes in Una town on April 1. Hindustani surrendered before the police in Una on Sunday morning following which she was arrested and produced before a court which remanded her […]
Gujarat Vidyapith (GV), founded in 1920 in Ahmedabad, is steeped in rich history. Established by Mahatma Gandhi during his stay in Ahmedabad, the university is close to the hallowed Sabarmati Ashram, set up by India’s Father of the Nation over 100 years ago. Now, the varsity may lose some of its historical identity. According to […]
Actor Preity Zinta, currently busy with the ongoing IPL 2023, took time out on Saturday to post two incidents which “shook her belief in humanity.” The actor took on celeb photographers for their alleged “insensitivity” towards one incident. In yet another instance, Preity talked about her children who were “preyed upon” recently. Citing the first […]
In a setback for Gujarat-based dairy giant Amul, a hotels’ body in Karnataka has decided to use only Nandini milk to “support the state’s (dairy) farmers”. The decision by Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association comes on the heels of the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress and the JD(S) engaging in a war of words over […]
The latest RBI data released by the RBI shows Gujarat is still strongly poised on the top rungs in terms of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). It also occupies the numero uno position, for over a decade now, where concerns the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2 percent. While the state’s GSDP stood at […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India’s tiger population increased to 3,167 in 2022 from 2,967 recorded in 2018. He made the announcement whilst releasing a report, ‘Status of Tigers, India 2022’ in Mysuru, Karnataka on Sunday. PM Modi said he was proud about the super success of the Project Tiger, which completed 50 […]
In a bid to win popular trust and to live up to its commitment of bringing to account corruption of the previous Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government, Rajasthan’s former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot announced that he will sit on a one-day fast against corruption on Tuesday. He has demanded that the Gehlot government act against […]
The Mumbai police’s Special Investigation Team arrested a batchmate of IIT Bombay student Darshan Solanki in connection with the alleged abetment of his suicide, an official said on Sunday. The arrest follows confirmation of handwriting in a suicide note by Solanki. The note was sent to the handwriting analysis department of the Crime Investigation Department […]
Conman Kiran Patel was formally arrested on Saturday by Gujarat Police for impersonating as a senior PMO official to avail of VIP privileges during two recent trips to Jammu and Kashmir. Though arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on March 2, his custody was finally transferred to the Gujarat Police (36 days later) on […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. He will release the latest tiger census data later today marking the completion of 50 years of project tiger. During Amrit Kaal, he will also unveil the government’s vision for tiger conservation and launch the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA). The IBCA will focus on […]
A 16-year-old boy from Lucknow who is believed to have sent an email to a media house, threatening to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is arrested by Noida police on Friday, officials said. Noida Assistant Commissioner of Police Rajneesh Verma said that the teenager who hails from Bihar […]
A team of Ahmedabad Police has reached Jammu and Kashmir to take custody of alleged conman Kiran Patel in a cheating case and is expected to bring him to Gujarat On Friday Night, an official said here. Four First Information Reports (FIRs) related to cheating have been registered against Patel in different police stations in […]
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a review meeting on Friday amid an increase in coronavirus cases and advised states to remain alert and be prepared for COVID-19 management. Mandaviya emphasised identifying emergency hotspots by monitoring trends of influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases, ramping up testing and vaccination, and ensuring […]
Parents of martyrs will receive “Veer Mata” and “Veer Pita” identity cards from Rajasthan’s Department of Sainik Welfare, according to officials on Thursday. The decision was taken by Governor Kalraj Mishra at the Raj Bhavan in Jaipur at a meeting of the Sainik Kalyan Board. Governor also ordered officials to effectively and timely implement various […]
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday requested the Centre to provide fresh stocks of COVID vaccine vials so that vaccinations, which are currently on hold, could be resumed. He also said that his government was alert in view of an increasing incidence of covid cases in some parts of the country, despite Bihar was […]
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) commitment to social justice, claiming that under this government the ‘rich get richer and the poor get poorer’. Speaking to BJP members on the occasion of the party’s 44th foundation day, […]
The fact that conman Kiran Patel could hoodwink the entire system and government of a state which warrants and enforces the highest level of security checks in the country, does require a willing suspension of disbelief. Not only did Patel tour the scenic Valley, he also held meetings with several police officials, functionaries and diplomatic […]
The Red Lotus Events on Thursday announced that the grand festival “Rangeelu Gujarat,” will take place from September 1-3, this year. This is the second edition of the fest. More than 25 independent and emerging Gujarati artists and artisans will exhibit their special talent on this platform in London, United Kingdom (UK). “The grand festival […]
The high-profile detention of Kailash Goenka, MD, Sankalp Group from the seventh-floor room at Ahmedabad’s swanky Taj Skyline on Sindhu Bhavan Road is currently the talk of town. Sankalp is the name behind Taj and Ramada in Ahmedabad. According to the Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887, “gambling as such is not legal.” Acting on […]
The Delhi High Court rejected the bail plea of former Aam Aadami Party minister Satyendar Jain in the money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The court said Jain is an influential person and may tamper with evidence. The bench reserved the order on March 21 following the conclusion of the submissions […]
The visually spectacular Atal Foot Overbridge was inaugurated by PM Modi in August 2022. Not even a year old, one of the eight transparent see-through tempered or toughened glass panes laid on the floor of the overbridge, developed a crack late on Wednesday afternoon. The area has been cordoned off and the bridge is now […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that there will be no change in the repo rate, which is to remain at 6.5 per cent. The RBI monetary policy committee (MPC) announced the first bi-monthly policy for FY24 on April 6. To review the current monetary policy, the MPC led by RBI Governor Shaktikanta […]
The Mirzapur court in Ahmedabad recently disposed off a matter, “one-off by most standards.” An adopted child wanted to legally renounce her adoptive parents on grounds of “Ill-treatment.” The court, however, rejected the petition referring to Section 15 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. The Act also prohibits such renunciation either by the […]
The government has no plan to use Aadhaar data for the census, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar told Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Minister said in a written reply that “The office of the registrar general and Census Commissioner of India has informed that there is no plan to use Aadhaar data […]
The Border Security Force arrested a Pakistani man on Wednesday who was trying to enter India through the border along Gujarat’s Banaskantha district. On Tuesday, BSF soldiers observed a Pakistani national crossing the international border. The BSF said he was arrested as soon as he climbed down the gate near the Border Out Post (BOP) […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud noted the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the country and stated that the Supreme Court is willing to hear lawyers via video conferencing. In response to recent media reports, a bench comprised of the CJI and Justice J B Pardiwala stated that the court is more […]
With the imminent jantri hike to take effect onwards April 15, Ahmedabad realtors report a flurry of property deals from March 1 to March 31. Scores of realty registrations were recorded mainly in sub-registrar offices in Sola, Sanand, Naroda and Nikol that are part of the 22 sub-registrar offices in Ahmedabad district. Interestingly, registrations in […]
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday said that in Vadodara last week during the Ram Navami procession those who have fled and gone into hiding after pelting stones will be eventually traced and brought to justice. He stated the stone pelting at the Ram Navami processions a “very serious” issue, he said the state […]
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. CM Ashok Gehlot said he had moderate symptoms and that for the next few days, he would work from his residence as per doctors’ suggestions. BJP leader and former CM of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje also tested positive for coronavirus. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, while […]
In a major avalanche in Sikkim’s Nathula area on Tuesday six tourists were killed and 11 others injured, police officials said here. The injured are being brought to the state capital Gangtok’s hospital. According to officials, the avalanche hit the 17th mile near Changu this afternoon, trapping more than 150 people at the tourist attraction. […]
Apurva Asrani, a filmmaker, expressed his support to Priyanka Chopra Jonas when she disclosed that she had left Bollywood due to a dispute with several prominent people in the business. Asrani discusses how some families in the industry have an advantage in the market since they have been around for decades and are familiar with […]
China has released a third set of names in Chinese, Tibetan and Pinyin characters for Arunachal Pradesh, as part of its efforts to reemphasise its claim over the Indian state. China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs on Sunday released the standardised names of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, which it calls “Zangnan, the southern part of […]
E-commerce company Walmart will cut more than 2,000 positions across five e-commerce fulfilment centres in the country, according to regulatory filings, though impacted employees may find other roles at the company. According to the report, Walmart intends to change its operations to better cater to online shoppers. Over 1,000 jobs are being cut in Fort […]
US space agency NASA has named the four astronauts who will take humanity back to the Moon, after a 50-year gap. Christina Koch will become the first woman astronaut ever assigned to a lunar mission, while Victor Glover becomes the first black astronaut on one. They will join Reid Wiseman and Jeremy Hansen to fly […]
A day after Elon Musk sought the dismissal of a $258 billion racketeering lawsuit that accused him of intentionally inflating Dogecoin’s value, Twitter’s iconic blue bird on its home button was replaced with a Shiba Inu logo associated with the cryptocurrency. In a nod to the update, Twitter CEO Musk on Monday shared a post […]
Ahmedabad’s Kusum Dhirajlal (KD) Hospital successfully conducted its first-ever bilateral lung transplant on a 40-year-old woman on March 18. Sharing the milestone medical feat, doctors briefed the media on Monday, adding that the patient is recuperating well. “It was a collaboration between experienced doctors from KD Hospital and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospitals […]
The Uttrakhand High Court on Monday ordered that a senior Indian Forest Service officer, Rajiv Bhartari will be reinstated as the primary chief conservator of forests. Following allegations of widespread tree cutting and construction in the Pakhro and Morghatti forest divisions in the Corbett buffer zone, Rajiv Bhartari was removed from his position in November […]
Parliament was informed on Monday that the Enforcement Directorate is investigating several cases involving cryptocurrency/virtual digital currency frauds, in which a few crypto exchanges were also found to be involved in money laundering. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that virtual digital assets have the […]
The World’s Most Popular Leaders list has once again been topped by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who beat out some of the most powerful and well-liked leaders in the world, including US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. PM Modi topped the list of Morning Consult’s World’s Most Popular Leaders 2023, based […]
Union Health Minister Manuskh Mandaviya on Monday said that omicron’s sub-variant which is circulating in the country has not led to an increase in hospitalisations and there is no need to worry. The Minister said that “We need to remain alert but there is no need to worry. Currently, the sub-variant of Omicron which is […]
Soon after a Surat court granted bail to former MP Rahul Gandhi in a 2019 defamation case, the Congress leader on Monday said this is a fight against “Mitrkaal” to save democracy and truth is his weapon in this struggle. Last month, Rahul Gandhi was convicted by a Surat court and was sentenced to prison […]
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has removed chapters and topics related to ‘Kings and Chronicles; the Mughal Courts (C. 16th and 17th centuries)’ from the History textbook “Themes of Indian History-Part II” under its new rationalised syllabus to be taught in Class 12 onwards the academic session 2023-24, briefed state Secondary Education […]
Gujarat has been the target of increasing cyber-attacks in the past two years. Hackers have attacked pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies, gained access to the Gujarat database from a big B2B website, and stolen 800GB worth of data related to taxpayers from the GST department, according to sources in cyber police. Ransomware is fast emerging the […]
Techies and software engineers move aside. New job avenues are being chalked out, all thanks to the rise of AI proliferating our communication and learning. In what is still be debated as being ethical at all, AI interface such as ChatGPT and Bard are necessitating a new tribe of the “face behind.” Prompt engineers, as […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be in Surat on Monday to appeal his conviction in a criminal defamation case. According to party sources, RaGA will be accompanied by his sister and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi. The duo is expected to leave for Surat in a chartered plane and reach at 12.30 pm. Extending their […]
Days after Bihar witnessed communal tensions during and after Ram Navami processions, Union Home Minister Amit Shah who is currently on a two-day visit to the state, asserted that rioters will be hung up upside down if the BJP is voted to power in 2025. “We are confident of winning all 40 Lok Sabha seats […]
The 2nd Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting under India’s G20 Presidency began on Sunday at Gandhinagar. The three-day meet concludes on April 4 and will deliberate on feedback from members on discussions held during the first ETWG. Around 100 delegates representing G20 member countries, special invitee countries and international organizations are participating in the […]
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully conducted the autonomous test landing mission of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Karnataka’s Chitradurga city on Sunday. The Indian space agency said in a statement that “India achieved it. ISRO joined by DRDO successfully conducted the Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, recently disqualified from the Parliament after being sentenced to two years in prison over a 2019 defamation case, will challenge his conviction and sentencing in the Surat sessions court on Monday. The former Congress president has, in his plea, requested the sessions court to set aside the Magistrate order convicting him […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday (April 3) in New Delhi. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the event will be inaugurated around noon at Vigyan Bhawan. During the programme, an investiture ceremony for recipients of the President’s […]
There has been a major reshuffle of IAS officers in the state. As many as 109 officers have been transferred. Out of which, 10 officers have been transferred with promotions. The transferred IAS consists mostly of senior officers. The list of transferred senior officials includes Mukesh Puri, AK Rakesh, Kamal Dayani, Arun Solanki, Mukesh Kumar, […]
Ahmedabad Police arrested eight people on Friday for allegedly displaying objectionable slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public places and on government property. The Ahmedabad crime branch (ACB) stated that slogans such as “Modi Hatao Desh Bachao” were displayed in various parts of the city on March 30 in an”unauthorised manner.” In single night […]
After Elon Musk completed the $44 billion deal to take over the microblogging website, hundreds of advertisers stopped sending ads on Twitter which has brought concern about changes to the social media platform. Months later, despite its sales team’s best efforts to bring them back with large discounts and new safety tools, they have still […]
A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Donald Trump on charges of making hush money payments to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, making him the first former US president to face criminal charges and upending his bid to retake the White House in 2024. The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who has […]
In Gujarat, a top official in Vadodara reported on Friday that police had detained 24 people for allegedly throwing stones at two Ram Navami processions in sensitive neighbourhoods. The incident took place on Ram Navami Day, which was on Thursday. Vadodara Police Commissioner Shamsher Singh stated that the situation in the city was under control […]
Indian-American business leader, Ajay Banga is set to become the next president of the World Bank (WB), which was announced earlier this week. Ajay Banga is the sole nominee for the position as no other candidates were nominated. Before he is formally appointed, he will be interviewed by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors. […]
Have you heard of Lil Miquela? She is an Instagram influencer with over 3 million followers. She is not a person, but rather a creation of computers and artificial intelligence. Virtual influencers are computer-generated characters who exist only online. They have personalities, fashion sense, interests, backstories, and social media presence just like any other human […]
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter, was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, Russia’s top security agency said on Thursday, reported Al-Jazeera. WSJ in a statement said, “The Wall Street Journal is deeply concerned for the safety of Gershkovich.” The Federal Security Service (FSB), a top KGB successor agency, said that the WSJ […]
New Delhi: A German foreign ministry spokesperson has said that nation has taken note of the court verdict against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his suspension from parliament – leading to a response from Union law minister Kiren Rijiju and a counter-response from the Congress. Germany is India’s largest trade partner in Europe and the largest […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said today in Srinagar that India needs an educated Prime Minister to stop hatred, make policies, and realise the dreams of its founding fathers. Nawab Nasir Aman, chairman of the AAP media coordination committee, said at a press conference to launch the “Modi hatao-Desh bachao” campaign, that an “illiterate person […]
The central government has given basic customs duty relief on all drugs and special-purpose food imported for personal use in the treatment of rare diseases. This step is taken for all the items listed under the national policy for Rare Disease 2021, through exemption notification, the finance ministry said. Individual importers must produce a certificate […]
Two women were among the eight people killed the above morning when more than 30 people fell into a stepwell at an Indore temple. The roof of the well had collapsed due to heavy footfall during Ram Navami celebrations at the Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulela temple in the Patel Nagar area. Several people, including women and […]
In blatant defiance of law, not only did Madhya Pradesh-based Dilip Buildcon evade the royalty to be paid on “soil and stone” used for construction, the firm adopted a cost-cutting mechanism by putting the same excavated gravel and chippings to use, thereby minimising its own expense on procuring material. Any land grit, stone or soil […]
“We have taken note of the verdict of first instance against the Indian Opposition politician Rahul Gandhi as well as the suspension of his Parliamentary mandate. To our knowledge, Mr Gandhi is in a position to appeal the verdict,” Germany’s foreign ministry spokesperson said during a press briefing in the capital, Wednesday. “It will then […]
Around 1.80 crore people living in 49 cities and 8,294 villages in the 10 western districts of Rajasthan might face drinking water crisis onwards April 25. The Punjab government has issued a notification to shut the Indira Gandhi Canal – the most important source of drinking water for these 10 districts – for almost 30 […]
A sessions court in Mehsana district on Wednesday overruled a lower court’s order of three-month jail term for Dalit rights activist and Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani and nine of his associates in a 2017 case. They had been booked for taking out “Azadi March,” a public rally, from Mehsana town to Dhanera in Banaskantha without […]
In response to a written question in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Education, Subhas Sarkar, informed that between 2018-2023 more than 19,000 students from OBC, SC and ST categories dropped out from Central universities, IITs and IIMs “In the higher education sector, students have multiple options and they choose to migrate across institutions […]
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday claimed that the Union Home Ministry orders the filing of cases against the leaders of opposition parties and then monitors these cases. Ashok Gehlot also claimed that the home ministry has set up a system to monitor cases against opposition parties while raising the issue of Delhi police […]
The promoter group led by billionaire Gautam Adani has paid off all of the $2.15 billion loans taken by pledging their shares in the conglomerate, with only debt at the operating company level remaining, Adani Group said, seeking to reassure investors of its ability to repay debt. Adani Group in a statement termed reports of […]
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected to hear petitions seeking a direction to the Centre to frame religion and gender-neutral uniform laws governing subjects like marriage, divorce, inheritance and alimony, saying it cannot direct Parliament to “enact the law”. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and lawyers PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala took note of the submissions […]
Avalon Technologies is entering the capital markets on Monday, 3 April, with an initial public offer (IPO) of equity shares in the price band Rs 415-336, aggregating to Rs 865 crore. The IPO consists of fresh equity shares of face value Rs 2 aggregating to Rs 320 crore and an offer-for-sale from existing shareholders, aggregating to […]
One of the most complex individuals in contemporary history is Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Regrettably, the extremes of black and white do not do credit to Savarkar’s complex nature as a man, revolutionary, reformer, Hindutva ideologue, and accused in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi when the discussion is polarised between them. Savarkar’s strong hero complex, which […]
After two days of decline, all ten of the listed Adani Group stocks traded in the green on Wednesday. Adani Enterprises shares increased by 5.46 per cent, Adani Power by 4.98 per cent, Adani Ports by 4.70 per cent, Adani Wilmar by 4.22 per cent, and Adani Green Energy by 4.15 per cent on the […]
India is set to host a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) -National Security Advisors (NSA) and top officials in New Delhi on Wednesday. The NSA Ajit Kumar Doval will chaired the meeting. Pakistan and China are likely to attend the SCO-NSA meeting virtually and the secretary of the security council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai […]
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the country’s first access-controlled road, will rise toll for vehicles by 18% beginning April 1, according to officials with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). Till 2030, the toll would remain the same. While the toll spikes by 6 per cent per year, it is implemented cumulatively at 18 per cent […]
Gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed will be taken back to Sabarmati central jail in Gujarat. A Prayagraj court found gangster Atiq Ahmed and two others guilty in the kidnapping of Umesh Pal in 2006, and they were given life sentences. Ahmed will be taken back to Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat. Also Read: Atiq Ahmed To Face […]
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday inaugurated a direct flight between Ahmedabad and Gatwick. Air India has now started 3 weekly flights to Gatwick from Ahmedabad. In his address, the union minister said that this new air connectivity will bring in new opportunities for trade and commerce and help Indian students […]
To give taxpayers more time, the government on Tuesday extended the deadline for linking Permeant Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar by three months, to June 30, 2023, according to an official statement. Before that, the deadline was March 31. People can inform the required authority of their Aadhaar for Aadhaar-PAN linking without repercussions, it added. […]
A special MP/MLA court in Prayagraj pronounced gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed guilty in the 2006 kidnapping of lawyer Umesh Pal. The Prayagraj court, in its verdict has convicted Atiq Ahmed, his brother Ashraf and all the eight co-accused. Pal, the main witness in the killing of Bahujan Samaj Party lawmaker Raju Pal, was shot dead in […]
Sasha, one of the eight cheetahs introduced in the Kuno National Park last year from Namibia, died on Monday. She was suffering from a kidney ailment and her creatinine levels were a high 400 in the final check-up even before the intercontinental translocation. Sasha was a captive-bred cheetah. On January 23, Sasha showed signs of […]
For any Gujarat-based journalist to see Rahul Gandhi being disqualified as a member of parliament for his statement of why “these thieves from Lalit Modi to Nirav Modi have the Modi surname” would sound nothing but a boring, casual political statement. Because many of us have constantly and consistently followed Narendrabhai Modi. If I have […]
Disqualified Lok Sabha member Rahul Gandhi has been asked to vacate the official bungalow allotted to him by April 22, official sources said on Monday. The Housing Committee of the Lok Sabha served Rahul Gandhi with the notice to vacate the 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow, which follows the disqualification notice issued last week. A Surat […]
The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Monday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s attack on freedom fighter V D Savarkar will lead to the ebbing of sympathy he has gained due to his disqualification as Lok Sabha MP. An editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana said the truth, which Gandhi is fighting for today, will not […]
The Gujarat assembly on Monday suspended 16 of 17 congress MLAs for the remainder of the budget session till March 29 for creating ruckus and staging protests in the house over the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as an MP. Some MLAs of the opposition party Imran Khedawala, Geniben Thakor and Amrutiji Thakor were evicted by […]
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre, the Gujarat government, and others to respond to a petition filed by Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped and seven members of her family were killed during the 2002 post-Godhra riots. Bilkis Bano has challenged the remission of the sentence of 11 convicts in the case. While posting […]
India has requested the Nepal government not to allow Amritpal Singh, who is believed to be hiding in Nepal, to flee to a third country and arrest him if he attempts to escape using an Indian passport or any other fake passport, according to media report. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has asked the government […]
Egypt’s tourism and antiquities ministry said Sunday that archaeologists discovered more than 2,000 ancient mummified sheep heads left as offerings in a temple to Pharaoh Ramses II. A team of US archaeologists from New York University excavated mummies of dogs, goats, cows, gazelles, and mongooses at Abydos, a site in southern Egypt famous for its […]
Oreva Group has deposited 50 per cent of the interim compensation amount for the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy, the Gujarat High Court was told on Monday. The company informed the division bench of acting Chief Justice A J Desai and Justice Biren Vaishnav that the first instalment (50 per cent of the […]
India’s education fraternity faces the unfamiliar, uncomfortable questions following the alleged suicide of IIT-Bombay student Darshan Solanki, who reportedly jumped from the seventh floor of Hostel 16 where he stayed. The institute’s 12-member investigation committee has so far ruled out foul play. It claims that his possible “deteriorating academic performance” could have driven him to […]
Birsa Munda International Airport is all set to fly direct to three new destinations. While Sunday saw a take-off to Goa, on Monday Ranchi gets a direct flight to temple town Deoghar (Jharkhand). Comes Tuesday and travellers would be able to avail a direct flight to Jaipur, Rajasthan. “We are looking at boosting connectivity with […]
The top court will hear a batch of pleas on Monday challenging the release of 11 convicts who had gang-raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family members during the 2002 Godhra riots. Last year, on August 10 the Gujarat government granted remission to 11 convicts, and they will be released on August 15, 2022. On […]
According to the latest telecom subscription report released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the number of telecom subscribers in December 2022 stood at 6.6 crore (precisely at 6,60,65,871), a drop of 14.08 lakh compared to 6.7 crore (precisely 6,74,74,267) in December 2021, notes the TRAI report. Gujarat lost 14 lakh mobile subscribers […]
Gangster Atiq Ahmed, who had expressed concern that he would be killed in a fake encounter by the Uttar Pradesh Police, reiterated his concerns as he was transferred from Gujarat’s Sabarmati jail to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Sunday. “Murder, murder,” Atiq Ahmed uttered outside Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati jail as he was led away in a police […]
Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is lodged in Mandoli jail in Delhi in connection with several frauds, wrote a letter to Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez on his birthday and confessed his love for her. He said that he was missing her on his birthday and referred to her as a “beautiful doll.” “My Bomma, I miss you […]
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) added a World Championship title to her name by winning over Mongolia’s Lutsaikhan Altansetseg at the marquee tournament in Delhi on Saturday. The Indian put up a stupendous performance to see off Altansetseg 5-0 and claim the title for the minimum weight category in front of a packed […]
In the 2002 Godhra train burning case, the top court stated that it will dispose of the bail petitions of several convicts serving life imprisonment on April 10. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Gujarat government, that he has […]
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the 84th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) as the Chief Guest at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, today. During his address, Shah said, “For the first time CRPF Day is being celebrated in a Naxalite area. CRPF has contributed to the internal […]
The Maharashtra assembly condemned the British Broadcasting Cooperation (BBC) on Saturday for its documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots, saying it had tried to discredit the country’s judiciary and incite religious divisions. A resolution on this was proposed by BJP member Atul Bhatkhalkar and was put to vote by Speaker Rahul Narvekar. The resolution condemned […]
A combative Rahul Gandhi tore into Prime Minister Narendra Modi a day after he was disqualified from parliament. Rahul Gandhi stated that the Prime Minister was scared of his next speech and used a Veer Savarkar reference to answer why he didn’t apologise over his remarks in London and during the defamation trial in which […]
The application date for the head of the competition watchdog has been extended, fanning yet another debate on the age-old practices of reserving regulatory head posts only for administrative service officers. A business daily has raised a pertinent question: should regulatory heads from the non-IAS fraternity be the call of the hour? Two recent developments […]
A senior official in the Gujarat Chief Minister’s office, Hitesh Pandya has resigned due to a massive controversy over his son being part of a fake official team of PMO which tricked the J&K administrative and security apparatus to secure Z plus security cover, official accommodation at a five-star hotel and a lot more. Amit […]
In the last two years, Gujarat has seen a 160% increase in startup registrations. In the year 2020, the state recognised 873 companies as startups; by 2022, the number had increased to 2,276 companies. At the national level, the number of startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) increased […]
In a huge setback for the Congress, former president and MP Rahul Gandhi stands disqualified from the Lok Sabha because of his conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case. The decision was made in accordance with Article 102(1) (e). However, he is not the only leader whose membership has been terminated following a conviction. Here’s […]
Several China-linked fraudulent loan apps removed by Gujarat Police from the Android store between September and December 2022, are back as Android application package or kit (APK) — executable files carrying the app data — on WhatsApp. The modus operandi involves deduction of processing fees from the loan, combined with penalties, and charging higher rates […]
Director Pradeep Sarkar, known for making films like Parineeta, Helicopter Eela and Mardaani, has passed away at 68. Pradeep Sarkar directed films such as “Parineeta,” “Helicopter Eela,” “Laga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman,” “Lafange Parindey,” and “Mardaani.” Pradeep Sarkar passed away early on Friday morning at 3.30 am. Director Hansal Mehta took to […]
Cash-strapped? End of the month and borrowings are your only way out till the next salary hits your account? You are the ideal trap for Chinese loan apps which promise an easy credit, once you have filled in a form. However, Gujarat Police warns against the scammers on the simple surmise: no one lends money […]
Hindenburg Research, a short-seller, has released yet another report alleging that Block Inc has willingly facilitated fraud against consumers and governments. Entrepreneur Jack Dorsey founded Block Inc and it offers payment and mobile banking services for merchants and consumers. The company, formed in 2009 and was known as Square, came up with a disruptive idea. […]
The Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to constitute an appellate committee within two weeks’ time to examine Shankar Mishra’s appeal against Air India designating him an “unruly passenger” and banning him from flying for four months. Mishra, who is accused of urinating on a woman co-passenger on […]
Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi, a Siddi woman from Jambur village of Junagadh, has been awarded the Padma Shri award for her efforts in uplifting Siddi women and educating children. She received the Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu for her work to uplift and develop the Siddi tribal community. Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed his […]
Reliance’s new company, Reliance SOU, is planning hotels and resorts near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Kevadia. According to the details available with the Registrar of Companies, Reliance’s new firm will foray into the hospitality industry, engaging in hotels, resorts, and service apartments that will provide short-term lodging facilities. The company also plans to […]
After pinning the Gujarat tycoon and his conglomerate, Hindenburg Research will shortly share another big expose. On March 23, the American short-seller tweeted: “New report soon—another big one.” This sparked curiosity all over the world, with many wondering if it would be about a US bank. Gautam Adani’s fortune was reduced to $53 billion from […]
The Hindu has reported that the Jammu and Kashmir police have now arrested two persons Amit Pandya and Jai Sitapara, who had accompanied Gujarat ‘conman’ Kiran Patel during his J&K trip which saw him get arrested. As reported by The Wire earlier, both, Pandya and Sitapara, along with one Trilok Singh, from Rajasthan, were let off by the Police […]
The Surat District Sessions Court will to pass an order on March 23 in a criminal defamation case against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his alleged “Modi surname” remark, his lawyer said on Monday.The Congress leader will remain present in the court when the order will be passed, lawyer Kirit Panwala informed media during a […]
A parliamentary standing committee recommended the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) install scanners based on computed tomography at the airports to handle overcrowding caused due to the increasing footfall of passengers. The committee stated in its report that these scanners will eliminate the need for passengers to remove electronic items from their hand luggage and […]
A textile worker from Gujarat’s Surat city was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly threatening to blow up Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, according to a police official. Ankit Mishra, a Bihar native in his late 20s, was arrested in the city’s Laskana area and handed over to Bihar police for further investigation, according to Lalit […]
Credited with being the state having the largest milk cooperative (GCMMF) ever, seems Gujarat is all set to usher in a revolution in packaged drinking water too. The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) will soon become the first civic body in Gujarat to produce packaged drinking water. “Tapi” will be a joint flow with SUMUL Dairy. […]
In the second instance in two days, a 30-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was lynched at Sundha-Vansol village in Mahemdavad taluka of Kheda district in the wee hours, Monday. On Sunday, Kulman Gagan (35), a Nepalese, was lynched by 10 men at Jivanpura village in Sanand taluka. Taking cognisance of the rising hate crimes against […]
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today inaugurated an MRI machine in Kanker’s district hospital. He stated that the state government is determined to strengthen health facilities. Kanker District Hospital is the state’s first district hospital to install an MRI machine, which cost 6 crores and 49 lakhs He stated that the facility for MRI tests in […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has asked an Interpol body to restore the red notice against Mehul Choksi, terming its earlier decision to drop his name from the list of serious shortcomings, procedural violations, overreach of mandate and mistakes. The Commission for Control of Interpol’s Files (CCF), which had removed Choksi’s name from the […]
The second meeting of the Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) will take place in Gandhinagar from March 27th to 29th. G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant will inaugurate the 3-day meeting. The sessions’ main focus will be on water resource management. LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) is the second theme. Officials and experts from various […]
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan held a high-level review meeting today to discuss the mental health of students in Indian schools and higher education institutions. Pradhan addressed several issues, including gender equality, caste sensitivity, easing academic pressure, and a strong counselling system, among others. He has directed that an effective grievance […]
The BJP is the world’s most important foreign political party and it may also be the least understood according to an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal authored by Walter Russell Mead. The WSJ’s piece read, “India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is, from the standpoint of American national interests, the most important foreign political […]
Air India Ltd. is in talks with banks to help fund its recently announced record aircraft order, benefiting from the support of its new owner, Tata Sons Ltd., the carrier’s chief executive officer said. “We have the backing of Tata Sons, so there is financing available for these aircraft,” CEO Campbell Wilson said in an […]
The Mumbai crime branch, Monday, arrested bookie Anil Jaisinghani, who stands accused of blackmailing Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’s wife, Amruta Fadnavis. Sleuths on trail of the missing culprit, picked him up from the Gujarat, though officials at this stage are tight-lipped on the place and other details of the arrest. Top crime branch sources, […]
The apex court on Monday clubbed three FIRs lodged against Congress leader Pawan Khera for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and transferred them to the Hazratganj police station in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow. Extending the interim bail till April 10, a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S […]
The fourth edition of the Iconic Gold Awards (IGA) 2023 was held on Saturday at the Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. IGS 2023 turned out to be a night of glitz and glamour, with top entertainment celebrities gracing the red carpet. The award was given to the most deserving individuals in the film, television, and OTT […]
The Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom was attacked by a group of Khalistani protesters on March 19 following a crackdown on the radical group in India. The attack on the High Commission in London was strongly protested by India. “I condemn the disgraceful acts today against the people and premises of the @HCI_London […]
What propriety fails to teach, mistakes ingrain with added force. A case in point being the lesson learnt by authorities at the Karai Police Academy. As a fallout of the recent cases of two impersonators, having faked documents to show up as “qualified recruits” at the prestigious police academy, the top brass has tightened all […]
The Gujarat government, Thursday, informed the Legislative Assembly of more than 1.25 lakh malnourished children across 30 districts in the state as on December 21, 2022. Responding to a set of questions raised by Congress MLAs during Question Hour, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, and Women and Child Development, Bhanuben Babariya, said of the […]
Despite the Gujarat government having its own power plant, the government is buying power from private entities, including Adani, at higher tariff rates. These allegations were jointly levelled by Congress MLAs Shailesh Parmar and Arjun Modhwadia on the ruling BJP in the House, on Saturday. In reply, the government maintained that only 15% power was […]
For nearly 40 years, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) grew with the tech industry, becoming a fixture of the tightknit community while serving both start-ups and their employees — eventually becoming the go-to bank for some of America’s most powerful and wealthy people. Then, a week ago, it all came crashing down. Customers made a run […]
Using samples from archaeological sites, scientists have found that all South East Asians are descended from the Harappan civilisation. Archaeologist and author Vasant Shinde who played a lead role in the excavation of Harappan sites like Rakhigarhi in Haryana, believes this data can serve to unite the nation. Addressing a session on “The Tools of […]
Top officers of the Delhi Police reached Rahul Gandhi’s residence Sunday morning in connection with his “women are still being sexually assaulted” remark during the pan-India foot march “Bharat Jodo Yatra.” The police had issued a notice to the Congress leader on March 16 asking him for details of the women who had approached him […]
Dangle a carrot and the rabbit is sure to follow. The age-old adage finds enduring value with doubly reinforced gusto if the carrot is the iPhone 14. And for one-sixth the market price!!! Or a two-wheeler is single digit thousands. Or garments on your wish-list since long. Well, if the offer is too good to […]
Indian Railways is all set to run the Bharat Gaurav Delux AC tourist train, a specially designed tour for people who want to explore the North-Eastern states. The train will commence its journey from New Delhi on March 21 and cover 5,800 km across five states in the region over 15 days. The train can […]
For the entire past week, Saurashtra, Kutch, South Gujarat and parts of Dang have been hit by unseasonal rains and hailstorms. Saturday was no exception to the uncharacteristic March showers. The rains are being attributed to a western disturbance in the middle and upper tropospheric levels and an induced cyclonic circulation over Southwest Rajasthan and […]
India must not be satisfied by becoming the world’s largest milk producer, but must also aim to become the biggest dairy exporter, said Home Minister Amit Shah. He added that India will contribute 33% to world milk output by 2033-34. Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 49th Dairy Industry Conference organized by the Indian […]
Making a mockery of the government machinery is the kind of bravado we see in films. A Wednesday, the Naseeruddin Shah starrer, springs to mind: a common man cons the system to plant a bomb in a police station. Imagine such an act of daredevilry in the real world. Dr Kiran Patel, alias Bansi, posing as […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian official Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova for the alleged scheme to deport Ukrainian children to Russia, according to media reports. The Hague-based ICC accused the Russian president of responsibility for war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine during […]
Not only does the act in itself defy all adherence to security protocols but Kiran Patel’s Kashmir jaunt was brazenly bold and confident. The Amdavadi was arrested on March 3 by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. This was while he was on his second stint in Paradise on Earth, posing as an official from the […]
Gujarat High Court Acting Chief Justice A J Desai administered oath to five new judges who were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium to be elevated to the high court. With the new appointments, Gujarat High Court will now have a functional strength of 29 judges against an approved strength of 52. The new judges […]
The state government informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday that narcotics and liquor worth Rs 6413 crore were seized in various parts of Gujarat over the last two years. During the Assembly’s Question Hour, Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi shared the data while responding to a series of questions from Congress MLAs. According […]
The Indian Planetary Science Association (IPSA) is hosting the 4th Indian Planetary Science Conference (IPSC-2023) at the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad. It is a three-day conference scheduled for March 22-24, 2023. In the context of upcoming planetary missions to the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other planetary bodies that will be launched by the Indian […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that ‘PM MITRA mega textile parks’ will be set up in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, stating that they will attract massive investments and create lakhs of jobs. ”The PM MITRA mega textile parks will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for the textiles sector, […]
TCS chief Rajesh Gopinathan has put in his papers, nearly four years ahead of the completion of his tenure, and will be replaced by company veteran K. Krithivasan. The country’s largest software exporter on Thursday said Krithivasan has been nominated as the CEO designate with immediate effect while Gopinathan, who has been at the helm […]
Bar Council Of India’s decision to allow foreign lawyers and legal firms to practise foreign law and diverse international law & arbitration matters in India has met with a huge welcome by legal eagles and greenhorns alike. While recruitment firms expect a boom soon in the domestic legal talent market, young law graduates are hopeful […]
Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) Ajmer office, on Wednesday, issued a show-cause notice to Shanti Asiatic School, Bopal, following reports about an alleged lapse by the invigilator in the class 12 mathematics exam on March 11. According to the students, they were not given additional time to complete the Maths paper after the supplementary […]
“Indian banks having branches in GIFT City can open accounts of the holding company based out of the US or anywhere else, and the money can be transferred. Over the last 4-5 days, we have had a phenomenal response from the start-ups as well as some of the private equity/ venture capital firms where they […]
With transactions in the dark net emboldened by “grey money” cryptocurrency, comes a host of wrought possibilities. Ransomware is fast emerging the most preferred way to attack data, demand a ransom and restore status quo only after the unethical hackers have made big bucks. Gujarat has been the target of increasing attacks in the past […]
In a significant move, the Bar Council of India (BCI) will now allow foreign lawyers and law firms to practice foreign law in India on a reciprocity basis. The BCI — statutory body of lawyers — released the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in […]
Almost dreading the March 23 date, when the lockdown was imposed in 2020, Amdavadis are leaving nothing to chance. Little wonder then that city-based chemists and medical shops now report a marked increase in sales of immunity boosters, vitamins and nutritional supplements. “The spurt in viral infections ever since February has seen people buying Vitamin […]
The Gujarat government has promoted five IAS officers to Additional Chief Secretary to Government. These include: 1: Dr Jayanti S Ravi, IAS, secretary, Auroville Foundation, Tamil Nadu is promoted to Additional Chief Secretary to Government. A 1991-batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre has a PhD in e-governance and a Master’s in Nuclear Physics. She was […]
Despite an aggressive pitch to lure foreigners to the Rann Utsav, the Gujarat government, it seems, has sorely missed the mark. In its bid to live up the celebratory annual affair, the three years — 2021, 2022 and 2023 — saw a total expense of Rs 20.98 crores on the Tent City, as it is […]
The Department of Information Technology and Communication is hosting a three-day celebration of the state’s youth and technological prowess to commemorate Rajasthan IT Day. The state’s Department of Information Technology and Communication is celebrating Rajasthan IT Day with a series of events over three days from March 19-21, 2023 at Commerce College, Rajasthan College, and […]
Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Gujarat on March 18 and 19 during which he will attend a dairy industry convention and convocation of two universities, officials said on Wednesday. HM Amit Shah will also offer prayers at the Somnath temple, they said. Amit Shah will attend the 49th dairy industry convention hosted by the […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin may attend the G-20 summit in India in September, according to news agencies reports. “It cannot be ruled out,” Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said when asked if Putin’s participation in the summit in India in September was being considered. “But no decision has been made yet,” Peskov was quoted as saying […]
Last month, India’s top drug regulator issued show-cause notices to at least 20 online pharmacies, including major players such as Tata 1mg, Apollo 24/7, Reliance Netmeds, PharmEasy, Amazon, and Flipkart Health, over concerns about data privacy and violations of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. In recent months, the chemists’ lobby has stepped up its […]
Multi-billion-dollar software as a service (SaaS) firm Zoho Corporation hit the rocky road, Tuesday. Not as much on the professional front but given that the founders are a divorced couple, the personal tangles are bound to dent some further prospects for the company. The rift is between founder Sridhar Vembu and his wife Pramila Srinivasan […]
The Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday that the government has done away with the requirement of state domicile for registration of patients requiring organ transplantation, Now such patients will be able to go to any state of the country and register themselves for organ transplantation, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said […]
Darshan Solanki’s roommate, a General Category student, had reduced talking to him after they found out about each other’s caste ranks, following which Darshan Solanki had asked about the procedure to change his hostel room allocation, a senior of the Chemical Engineering student told the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay’s internal inquiry panel looking into […]
The Congress issued a notice of breach of privilege against Union minister and Rajya Sabha Leader Piyush Goyal on Tuesday, a day after he attacked its senior leader and Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in London that “democracy is under attack” in India. Piyush Goyal had not named Gandhi but it was […]
It was a heart-stopping moment for Indians across the world. The very first completely Indian made film, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, won an Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards. Set in the scenic Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu, the film won the award in the documentary short film category. The documentary shows how an indigenous […]
The move by the US regulator to calm markets by assuring troubled depositors of Silicon Valley Bank access to all their money beginning Monday is expected to provide some relief to startups, which have been scrambling to find ways to retrieve their deposits stuck with the California-based lender. However, minister of state for Electronics and […]
Despite awareness and some rectification underway, it is a classic case of too little, too late. Global warming, pollution and man’s reckless treatment of Nature have claimed a new casualty. Mangroves in Gujarat, will for the second straight season, deliver lesser than expected. Why? “Drastic variation in day and night temperatures and unseasonal rain. We […]
On its usual vigilance rounds on Sunday, a joint squad of Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered a massive drug consignment. Nearly 18.472 kg of ganja, estimated at Rs 1,84,720, was recovered from the Puri-Gandhidham Express. The squad was formed in 2019 to crackdown on drug trafficking across states using the […]
Over-medication and self-medication are emerging two unwarranted challenges faced by most medical practitioners. Doctors report a worsening of matters in light of rising influenza and Covid cases. Not only are patients showing a definite resistance to first-line antibiotics, some doctors have also shared case histories of secondary complications because of unsupervised drug combinations. In view […]
Though brewing since long – the infighting between coaches and irregularities in functioning — Gujarat State Roller Skating Association’s (GSRSA) inability to resolve matters within have finally led to a disaffiliation of the body by Roller Skating Federation of India (RSFI). The move, two months ago, has left promising talent in the lurch for want […]
The 95th Academy Awards were held late Sunday night in Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. While many film industry stars received the coveted Oscars trophy, nominees who did not make it onto the winner’s list received a lavish consolation prize. It was hosted by popular late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel, who had returned for his third […]
For India, winning the coveted Oscars has been like chasing an unattainable Sylph creature. Imaginary beings that remain in the realm of fantasies. The nation let out a collective sigh of anguish when Lagaan lost to Bosnia’s No Man’s Land in the best foreign film category at the 74th Academy Awards. Mother India (1957) and Salaam Bombay (1988) carried the nation’s Oscar […]
Under the government’s Smart Cities Mission, a total of 22 cities will be ready by next month. With the completion of all projects, the citizens of these cities will have access to a higher quality of life as well as a clean and sustainable environment in which to live. The projects in these 22 cities […]
Registration for Class 12 board exams this year has recorded a five-year high at 5.91 lakh, thanks to mass promotions in Class 10 by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) in 2021 amid the pandemic. Of the 8.5 lakh regular students who appeared for Class 10 GSHSEB exams in 2021, over 2.6 […]
What triggered the extreme step is yet to emerge, however, a suicide note recovered from the deceased’s diary pinned the blame on her father. A girl studying in Class 11 allegedly died by suicide at a private residential school near Dhoraji town in Gujarat’s Rajkot district, late Saturday. The police said they have found an […]
Farm fresh kesar and Alphonso from Gujarat will be transported directly to the US, without having to go through the inspection facility through Maharashtra. It also means farmers will now be able to increase exports to the US. With the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) having approved the agro radiation […]
Come summers and Amdavadis know that water supply woes are in store. Not only does the scorching heat play havoc with natural levels of the water table, rapid urbanisation is also responsible for the depleting reserves from harvested rainfall tanks. Even today, 16 of the 33 districts including Ahmedabad are “water deficient” in terms of […]
It is a big day for India at the Oscars. The 95th Academy Awards is being held in Los Angeles with Jimmy Kimmel on his third outing as host. News just in confirms that Naatu Naatu from RRR has indeed won the Oscars for Best Original Song while The Elephant Whisperers has bagged the honour […]
That lotus position he holds before the camera has viewers transfixed. And then that hypnotic stare commanding our attention. He wants us to focus on every syllable that proceeds out of his lips. It’s as if he’s turning on his charm and challenging us to subdue his persuasive powers. It’s hard to ascribe a definition […]
An inquiry committee, which was set up by the IIT Bombay administration, to investigate the Darshan Solanki suicide case has ruled out caste discrimination as the reason for the suicide. The findings of the internal panel believe that “deteriorating academic performance” is a possible cause behind his extreme step. Solanki, a first-year Chemical engineering student […]
The Gujarat CID on Sunday arrested former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma for allegedly causing loss to the state exchequer by illegally allotting land at an undervalued price in 2004-05 during his tenure as the collector of Kutch district. The former IAS officer, who was the collector of Kutch between 2003 and 2006, faces legal action […]
Over 2000 Amdavadis walked here on Sunday to promote the cause of organ donation creating awareness and a sense of responsibility. Kusum Dhirajlal (KD) Hospital organised it. One organ donor can save upto eight lives and there is a huge gap between the need for organ donation and availability of organs in India. Ahmedabad Municipal […]
Change in prasad at Gujarat’s famous Ambaji temple has led to massive protests by devotees. The temple, which previously served Mohanthal as prasad, announced that from now, it would give out Chikki as prasad. Under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate, the temple committee decided to give chikki prasad instead of Mohanthal. In this case, […]
Andrey Botikov, a Russian scientist who worked on the Russian Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V, was found dead in his Moscow apartment on Thursday. According to Russian media reports, he was strangled to death with a belt. The suspect was arrested by police hours after Botikov’s body was found, the federal investigative agency said in the […]
The Supreme Court turned down a plea, Thursday, to immediately list a plea seeking permission to allow hijab-clad students to appear at the annual examinations in Karnataka’s pre-university colleges. A woman lawyer mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud. The lawyer submitted that exams are scheduled for March […]
In a series of countrywide crackdowns on illegal telephone exchange operators, three such units have come to the fore in Gujarat. It maybe recalled that last week, the Thane unit of ATS busted an illegal telephone exchange that installed equipment which allowed unauthorized domestic and international calls through Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP). The busting […]
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam, is to be produced before the Rouse Avenue District Court today (March 4) after the expiry of his custodial remand. The case will come up for hearing at 2 pm. […]
Taking the NEET or IIT-JEE examinations is no cakewalk. Ask any candidate preparing for the same and you will come to know of its tough nature. The higher level of competition that they have to prepare for. You will also come to know about the intense pressure and stress that the aspirants have to go […]
With change of season kicking in, viral infections are known to be commonplace. However, multiple states have reported a surge in influenza cases, onwards mid-February, with symptoms lasting nearly two weeks. Making matters worse is the fact that despite the fever and severity of cough abating, the weakness and chest congestion continue to linger indefinitely. […]
Come Holi and it is time to relive the regal past. Literally. In the tribal dominated Dang areas in Ahwa district, Dang Darbar is a major festival, celebrated just before Holi. This year, the festivity has been planned through March 4 to March 8 and will see a line-up of traditional fanfare, music, dances and […]
The face-off between Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi reached a fever pitch, with the latter accusing the Indian Prime Minister of shredding the very fabric of India’s democracy. In an incensed speech delivered at Cambridge University, the full video of which was uploaded on Friday, Gandhi said: “I am not bothered about the two, three […]
Bollywood Star Deepika Padukone has been announced as a presenter at the Oscars 2023. On Thursday night, Deepika took to Instagram and shared a post with the names of all the presenters. The list also includes Dwayne Johnson, Michael B Jordan, Riz Ahmed, Emily Blunt, Glenn Close, Troy Kotsur, Jennifer Connelly, Samuel L Jackson, Melissa […]
Former congress president Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi due to fever, doctors said on Friday. Her condition is stable, according to the health bulletin issued by the hospital. On Thursday, she was admitted to the hospital, a spokesperson of the hospital said. D S Rana, Chairman, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday credited the BJP’s consistent victory in elections to a ‘triveni’ of the work done by its governments, their work culture and the dedication of party workers. At New Delhi, addressing party workers at the BJP’s headquarters to congratulate them on the party’s performance in the Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya […]
In its investigation, SEBI found out that offenders sold artificially inflated Sadhna Broadcast shares. These 45 entities made an illegal gain of Rs 41.90 crore. YouTube videos on channels named ‘The Advisor’ and ‘Moneywise’ were used to recommend shares of Sadhna Broadcast. SEBI has taken action against the offenders who used social media platforms like […]
Actor Sushmita Sen (47) revealed that the actor recently suffered a heart attack. On Thursday, the actress took to Instagram and informed fans that she suffered a heart attack a couple of days back. She also required an angioplasty. She is, however, doing well now. Taking to Instagram, Sushmita shared a picture with her father […]
Known for its high-quality potatoes and onions, Gujarat districts Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Anand, and Kheda are facing a strange problem. While the harvested crop been enormous in terms of yield, the quality is suspect. This leaves the producers with no option but to sell off the bulk, even if at abysmally low prices. […]
Adani group stocks ended positive today after the Supreme Court directed SEBI to complete its probe on the report by Hindenburg Research within two months. After the supreme court verdict was announced, all 10 Adani stocks were trading in the green today with four of them locked in 5% upper circuits. The conglomerate’s flagship entity […]
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, will pronounce decisions on two key issues — setting up of a retired SC judge-headed panel to probe into all aspects of Hindenburg report on Adani Group that led to the meltdown of the conglomerate’s shares and a five-judge Constitution bench pronouncing the verdict on petitions seeking an independent panel […]
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi arrived in the UK on Tuesday to kick off his week-long tour with an address at the University of Cambridge and also hold discussions with Indian diaspora groups here. The Opposition MP, who is a Visiting Fellow of the Cambridge Judge Business School will deliver a lecture on “Learning To […]
In Gujarat, as many as 240 lions and 370 leopards have died in the last two years, Forest and Environment Minister Mulu Bera informed the Gujarat Assembly. Out of these deaths, 26 lions died of unnatural causes, the minister added. The minister provided the information in reply to a starred question asked by Congress legislator […]
The Centre for Policy Research’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence was suspended by the Union government on Monday (CPR). This action comes five months after the Income Tax Department conducted surveys of CPR, Oxfam India, and the Independent and Public Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF), which funds a variety of digital media entities. Officials from […]
At the recently concluded art exhibition “Rooster At Dawn” by artist Rajesh Baraiya, the canvasses on display were full of morning energy. Orange, yellow and the clearly streamlined patterns of the sun rays during dawn were used to mimic the strokes on the mounted pieces. The show, from February 26 to February 29, was organised […]
A court at Malegaon in Maharashtra’s Nashik district has convicted a Muslim man in a case of road accident brawl but instead of imprisonment, it has ordered him to plant two trees and offer namaaz (prayers) five times a day for 21 days. On 27th February, Magistrate Tejwant Singh Sandhu in the order passed noted […]
Actress Courteney Cox has become the latest celebrity to be honoured with the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. And guess what? It was a ‘Friends’ reunion at her felicitation ceremony. We are not crying, you are. So, Courteney Cox made it to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and guess who were there for her big […]
The Gujarat assembly on Tuesday passed a bill which makes teaching the Gujarati language compulsory in all primary schools in the state, including those affiliated with CBSE, ICSE and IB boards. If a school is found violating the provisions of the “Gujarat Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Gujarati Language Bill, 2023” for more than a […]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of the CE-20 cryogenic engine that will power the Cryogenic Upper Stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle for the Chandrayaan. The space agency said the test was successfully conducted on February 24, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu. […]
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and minister Satyendar Jain have resigned from their posts in the state cabinet. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accepted their resignation. Deputy Chief Minister Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on Sunday evening in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped liquor policy for 2021-22. Jain […]
The Top Court on Tuesday refused to entertain Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia’s plea against his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation and suggested that he move the high court. “Just because the incident happened in Delhi you cannot come here; you have your remedies,” the SC told the arrested AAP leader. Earlier, the […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday warned students and parents against rumours about question papers for board exams being leaked. The board has also cautioned students against indulging in rumour-mongering and has said that action will be taken against them as per “unfair means” rules if any involvement is found. A senior […]
In Gujarat, a bride died of heart attack during her wedding rituals at the marriage venue in the Subhashnagar area, Bhavnagar. Even as the family mourned the death of the bride, relatives proposed an alternative plan to ensure the wedding celebrations continued. They suggested the bride’s younger sister take her place and marry Vishal. Reportedly, her […]
The top court on Monday dismissed to entertain pleas seeking postponement of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-PG 2023, which is scheduled for March 5. A bench of Justices SR Bhat and Dipankar Datta was informed by additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the National Board of Examinations, that admit cards for the exam have been […]
As directed by the Supreme Court, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pensions. The deadline for applying for the higher pension has been pushed back by 60 days. Employees can now apply for a higher pension until May 3, 2023. The link to apply for […]
Nokia Oyj has redesigned its logo to stop people from associating it with mobile phones. As the world increasingly adopts fifth-generation mobile technologies, the brand revamps, which were announced on Sunday, come along with new strategic pillars with the aim of enabling faster growth. “In most people’s minds, we are still a successful mobile phone […]
Once upon a time, veteran actress Rakhee and legendary lyricist Gulzar were Bollywood’s ‘IT’ couple. When the actress married the poet, she was at the top of her Bollywood career and agreed to leave the industry after the marriage. She had no idea that Yash Chopra had designed the entire film with her in mind, […]
To make train travel from Delhi to Jaipur more convenient, Indian Railways plans to build an elevated corridor to run semi-high-speed trains from Delhi to Jaipur (at 200 to 220 kmph). Indian Railways is working to get these rails ready first on the busiest routes. Before doing this, the ministry will first put together a […]
A rape accused and the survivor was found living together for 17 years and even had a son from their relationship. The accused, Ranjitsinh Solanki, was allowed to go by the police after the woman gave a statement that she was neither kidnapped nor raped by him. Solanki was arrested by police by Panchmahal police’s […]
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, inaugurated the 3rd World textile conference in Ahmedabad. He expressed a clear opinion that this textile industry, which is the oldest industry, has risen to the forefront of the world market through advanced technology. Textile entrepreneurs from across the country and around the world are participating in this conference […]
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday expressed concern over instances of alleged suicides by students and said his heart goes out to the bereaved kin of the victims. He said he was wondering where our institutions are going wrong, that students are forced to take their life. Referring to the incident of the […]
With consecutive victories at the Hollywood Critics Association Awards in Los Angeles, the RRR juggernaut keeps on. The film won ‘Best International Film’ along with three big awards, including Best Action Film, Best Stunts, and Best Original Song for the Oscar-nominated Naatu Naatu. The award was accepted by the movie’s director, SS Rajamouli, and star, […]
The Gujarat high court on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on two persons from Petlad – Vijay Shah and Alpesh Patel – for contempt of court as they tried to influence the judicial proceedings on an anticipatory bail by making a call to Justice Bela Trivedi in the name of Congress […]
The Gujarat High Court Friday disposed of two petitions moved by fishermen from two villages in Devbhumi Dwarka, seeking regularisation of their residential premises allegedly on encroached government land, after the petitioners decided to not press for regularisation following the state expressing concerns of national security being breached if it is permitted. The state, however, […]
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Godrej & Boyce’s plea challenging the Maharashtra government’s acquisition of a 10-acre plot of the firm in Vikhroli earmarked for one of the entry points for the bullet rail link’s underground section. “It is a project of national importance. They have taken possession of the land after completing the […]
A day after Central University of Gujarat (CUG) punished three students accused of ragging a junior student, some students from the North East have raised questions over the process and nature of the inquiry into the incident. NE students reached out to Vice Chancellor of CUG, Rama Shanker Dubey, and Lok Sabha MP from Manipur […]
The Ahmedabad cops recently carried out a drive against loan sharks and are now working to help poor people get credit so that they can earn a living without having to borrow money at high-interest rates from loan sharks. The move came after MoS (Home) Harsh Sanghavi directed the cops to work out a solution […]
Gujarat Finance Minister Kanu Desai has announced a budget of 3.01 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2023-24, which includes 550 crores for the reconstruction and strengthening of old bridges. The decision to prioritise bridge renovation is significant in light of the BJP-led government’s fallout from the collapse of the Morbi suspension bridge last year, […]
A farmer from Maharashtra’s Solapur was stunned when he got to know that he bagged a profit of merely Rs 2.49 against the sale of his 512 kg onions to a trader in the district. Rajendra Chavan who lives in Barshi tehsil of Solapur, said his onion yield fetched a price of Rs 1 per […]
The senior-most judge on the Gujarat High Court, Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai, has been appointed as acting Chief Justice, the union law minister Kiren Rijiju said in tweet, as recently appointed Chief Justice Sonia Gokani will retire on Saturday. Justice Gokani was appointed as chief justice of Gujarat HC upon the elevation of Justice Aravind […]
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who has often faced criticism over his Canadian citizenship, says India is everything to him and he has already applied for a change of passport. Akshay said in an interview in the first episode of the new season of Seedhi Baat on Aajtak that “he feels bad when people say things […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit India next week to attend the meeting of G20 foreign ministers and meet senior Indian officials to reaffirm America’s strong partnership with the country. India has taken over the Presidency of the G20 on December 1, last year. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said on Thursday said […]
A police case was registered against senior Congress leader Pawan Khera in the Dima Hasao district of Assam for his alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a team has already been sent to New Delhi for a probe, a senior officer said on Thursday. The Congress leader was on Thursday arrested by the […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Amit Thaker who represents the Vejalpur constituency in Ahmedabad made an environmentally conscious entrance to the Gujarat state assembly by riding on an electric two-wheeler from his government quarters in Gandhinagar on the first day of the state budget. Amit Thakar shared the video on his facebook account , […]
Junagadh District Collector Rachit Raj has ordered an inquiry into the issuance of fake Covid vaccine certificates in the names of actors and cricketers to meet targets. A five-member committee headed by the Deputy Development Officer will submit its report within a fortnight and recommend action. The Collector said that he came to know that […]
The Integrated Online Revenue Applications (IORA) portal was set up by the revenue department to ease the taxpayer’s processes of filing due returns. This was especially meant for those applying for various certifications such as non-agricultural (NA) permission, paying premiums, getting farmer verification certificates or filing other applications. Based on the many complaints the portal […]
On January 7, 17-year-old Pranjal Jirawala was killed in a fire in her family’s seventh-floor apartment at Orchid Green Society in Shahibaug. One major factor behind her death was the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES), as the fire ladder deployed was unable to reach the seventh floor, at a height of 21 metres. AFES […]
Kanti Bhatt was a trailblazing Gujarati journalist and author whose legacy will live on through a unique initiative. Veteran journalist and editor Sheela Bhatt, wife of the late Kanti Bhatt, and noted Gujarati writer Madhu Rye, dedicated to the public a unique memorial and reading room that stores all the works of Kanti Bhatt. The […]
The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday reserved the order on discharge pleas moved by former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act case and related offences. In 2016, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a complaint before a special PMLA court in Ahmedabad. According to the case, Sharma allegedly allotted a piece […]
Former Rajya Sabha member and ex-vice chancellor of Mumbai University Dr Bhalchandra Mungekar on Wednesday demanded that a special investigation team(SIT) be set up to investigate the alleged suicide of a Dalit IIT-Bombay student. He said “Darshan Solanki’s family members have already alleged that he faced caste discrimination during his first semester. “It should be […]
The Ministry of Education has ordered all states and Union Territories to fix the minimum age for admission in Class 1 as six years, officials said on Wednesday. According to the new National Education Policy (NEP), the foundational stage consists of five years of learning opportunities for all children (between 3 to 8 years) that […]
Swedish tennis legend Bjorn Borg on Tuesday politely declined a felicitation for himself after the event ran an hour and a half behind schedule due to Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai’s late arrival at the venue. The function, which was originally scheduled to begin at 9:30 am, was postponed to 10:15 am as Chief Minister […]
RSCPL (IFSC) Private Limited, a 100% subsidiary of RBB Ship Chartering Pte Ltd, Singapore, has been granted a provisional licence to operate from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s first IFSC, in a significant step towards expanding ship leasing services in the country, said an official release on Wednesday. RSCPL obtained its maiden provisional […]
Supreme Court refuses to stay Election Commission’s order recognising the Eknath Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena. The top court says, “We cannot stay an order at this stage”. The top court clarifies that the Uddhav Thackeray camp can pursue other remedies of law if any action is taken which is not based on […]
A group of girl students from Karnataka approached the top court for an urgent hearing on their petitions, seeking permission to sit for exams while wearing hijab. On March 9 Pre-university exams in Karnataka are expected to begin. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud assured the student petitioners that he would look into […]
The Gujarat High Court ordered Oreva Group Managing Director Jaysukh Patel to pay a compensation amount of Rs 10 lakh to the families of each of the 135 victims, who died in the Morbi suspension bridge collapse case on October 30. The court had initiated suo motu proceedings in the bridge collapse case in which […]
Air India Newark (US)-Delhi flight (AI106), with around 300 passengers, experienced a technical problem and had to make an emergency landing in Stockholm, Sweden. Every passenger is secure. As the plane made an emergency landing, there were numerous fire engines stationed at the airport. A senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official said an […]
Seattle becomes the first United States city to forbid caste discrimination after its local council passed a resolution, moved by an Indian-American politician and economist, to add caste to its non-discrimination policy. The resolution passed by Kshama Sawant was approved by the Seattle City Council by six to one vote. The results of the vote […]
The Gujarat HC asked the Oreva Group to increase its ex-gratia amount after the company proposed, Tuesday, that it would pay Rs 3.5 lakh as ad hoc compensation for each of the 135 people who died when the British-era structure collapsed on October 30, 2022. It offered to pay Rs 1 lakh to each of […]
Gujarat State Aviation Infrastructure Company Limited (GujSAIL) is the nodal agency for development of aviation and related infrastructure in the state of Gujarat. However, seems its director, Capt Ajay Chauhan let his flight of fancy get the better of him. Based on a recent complaint filed by officials, the state government ordered an inquiry to […]
Bollywood blockbusters, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone featuring “Pathaan” on Tuesday created history by becoming the first Hindi movie to cross the Rs 1000 crore mark at the worldwide box office. Yash Raj Film (YRF) said “Pathaan” has become the highest-grossing Hindi film worldwide in the history of Hindi cinema. According to YRF, Siddharth Anand, […]
Noting that he comes from a family of bureaucrats and that the political opportunity as a union minister came as a bolt from the blue in 2019, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that his father Dr K Subrahmanyam was removed as Secretary, Defence Production, by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi soon after […]
Low-cost airlines are being promoted by the government to make air travel accessible to common citizens. But in recent times, there have been numerous occasions when low-cost airlines have cancelled or rescheduled flights at the last minute, causing financial and psychological loss to passengers. Besides, these airlines have also been accused by travel agents of […]
A 58-year-old widow from Nadiad reported her son to the cops for driving recklessly. She had repeatedly warned him against driving dangerously but to no avail. An accident on Sunday, which left her with a fractured shoulder, was the last straw. Meena Patel, a resident of Degam Patel Faliyu in Nadiad, filed a complaint alleging […]
The investigation by the state goods and services tax (SGST) department in the recently busted Rs 4,120 crore fake billing scam has found that data of 1,545 Aadhaar cards had been illegally modified. These cards were then used to obtain 2,721 GST registrations. Of these registrations, 1,662 or about 61% were based in Gujarat. About […]
Convicts in the 2022 Godhra Train Burning Case, in which 59 Hindu pilgrims returning from Ayodhya were charred to death, have cited the remission given to the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case to seek their release. Their pleas have been pending in the Supreme Court since 2018. Appearing for them, senior advocate KTS […]
Though in the four years the court took to declare a professor and his doctor-wife from Gandhinagar divorced, they reconciled and decided to give their marriage another shot. It took the couple eight years – double the time to get the divorce – to erase the decree from the records. The couple got married in […]
Bank of Baroda, one of India’s largest state-backed lenders, has stated that it is willing to consider lending additional funds to the Adani Group despite the Hindenburg Research report, which accused the ports-to-energy conglomerate of improper use of tax havens and stock manipulation. CEO and managing director, Sanjiv Chadha, said that the Bank of Baroda […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at multiple locations in Chhattisgarh, including premises linked to Congress leaders, as part of an ongoing investigation into the coal levy money laundering case, officials said. Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel slammed the BJP over ED searches at premises linked to Congress leaders in the state, saying such […]
The Gujarat government has allotted land for India’s first semiconductor plant near Dholera. Work is expected to begin by 2024. A joint venture by Foxconn and Vedanta to set up the semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, it is all set to become operational by 2024. Notably, Foxconn and Vedanta will invest $19.5 billion in India. […]
The Government of India announced the launch of the Digital Rupee — a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) — onwards FY 2022-23 in the Union Budget placed in the Parliament on February 01, 2022. Basically, the CBDC has components based on blockchain technology. Finally, in December 2022, the central bank launched a pilot for retail […]
Two days after it carried out three raids on liquor dens in Surat, the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) swooped down on Sunday in Ahmedabad. Two of the three raids on Sunday were on liquor dens while one was on a gambling den. The SMC intercepted a mini truck near Nana Chiloda in Naroda on the […]
No longer does the parched Earth soak up all the water. And this even after the scorching heat of Ahmedabad summers. As seen last year, despite the dry, arid land region in record-breaking heat, monsoon came with its usual woes. The ground refused to sponge in rain excesses and water-logging continued across the city. However, […]
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced the launch of a premium verification service to offer the blue badge on profile. The subscription starts for $11.99 per month on the Web and $14.99 per month on iOS platforms. Paid users can get their profile verified with a government id. This week, […]
Trailing the case of a missing child led Valsad police to Nepali national Lekhe Khamal. The 35-year-old, was living in Vapi (Valsad district) as Ramesh Nepali. According to Dungara (Madhya Pradesh) PS Inspector, V.G. Bharva, one Mahesh Garasiya lodged a complaint, alleging that Ramesh Nepali, a watchman working at Saiveer Industrial Park, had kidnapped his […]
Indians spent nearly $10 billion in overseas travel during the first nine months of fiscal 2022-23. The highest spend in this category in any financial year was preCovid in FY20 when Indians splurged nearly $7 billion on foreign tours. According to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Indians spent $1,137 […]
The Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express, the third such train introduced in the country, will see continuous metal fencing worth Rs 245 crore. This will help curb the incidents of cattle runover cases. The metal barrier fencing will cover a length of about 622 km, between Ahmedabad and Mumbai and will be undertaken at an […]
Jayshree Lalbhai is planning to rev up the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum (KLM) this year, with a series of contemporary shows that promise to invigorate Ahmedabad’s cultural life. Chatting with VOI! at the inauguration of the exhibition “Paper: A Cross Cultural Voice,” Ms Lalbhai said the Arvind Indigo exhibition, which occupies one whole building and has been on […]
The Congress has said that the BJP is “free to probe” allegations of a nexus between Ahmedabad-based industrialist Gautam Adani and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s husband, businessman Robert Vadra. Ajay Maken, the national general secretary of the Congress, said what is stopping the BJP from launching the probe. “Whether it is 2G, or Commonwealth Games, or […]
The Ahmedabad unit of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, along with veteran journalist Sheela Bhatt, will dedicate to the public the Kanti Bhatt Memorial and Reading Room at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Khanpur premises on Tuesday, February 21. Sheela Bhatt, wife of the late Kanti Bhatt who is one of the most prolific and well-known Gujarati […]
As part of the 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Sagar Parikrama Phase III program from Gujarat to Maharashtra will begin tomorrow, at Hazira Port, Surat. It is an evolutionary journey in the sea across the coastal belt demonstrating solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders saluting our great freedom fighters, sailors, and fishers. […]
After the BJP landslide victory in the Gujarat Assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi party failed to secure its place in the business advisory committee for the first budget session of Gujarat. The 10-member committee is set up by assembly speaker Shankar Chaudhary, including Amit Chavda, the only member from the opposition. In the assembly elections […]
The Annual Spice Meet 2023, the flagship event of the Federation of Indian Spice Stakeholders (FISSH), will take place for the first time in Mumbai on March 3 and 4, 2023, at the Hotel Leela, Sahar Andheri. The federation is a national organisation with its headquarters in Unjha, Gujarat. It was established by experts, key […]
The first nuclear power plant in North India will be built in Haryana, in the village of Gorakhpur in Fatehabad district, 150 kilometres north of the national capital, according to Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh. According to a statement from the Department of Atomic Energy, Union Minister of State for […]
The country’s first automatic vehicle fitness testing was inaugurated in Gujarat on Saturday by Minister of State for Home, Sports and Transport Harsh Sanghvi, Minister of Forest Environment Mukesh Patel and Minister of State for Education Praful Pansheriya at NE-48. Harsh Sanghvi, Minister of State for Home, stated on this occasion that the construction of […]
Shahnawaz Pradhan, best known for his roles in Mirzapur and Raees died of a heart attack, according to actor Yashpal Sharma. He was in his late 50s. During an award ceremony in Mumbai on Friday evening, Shahnawaz Pradhan complained of severe chest pain, fell unconscious, and suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to Kokilaben […]
The kapat (doors) of Shri Kedarnath Dham, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, will be opened on April 25, according to an announcement made at Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath during a programme. The date of the doors’ opening is traditionally set on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. The kapat of Shri Kedarnath Temple has been closed […]
According to the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai), demand for properties in residential and commercial segments has increased after the state government deferred the jantri hike to April 15. Inquiries had increased by 30 percent in the past week, and higher conversions will be seen before Holashtak, an inauspicious period before […]
Two persons – one each from Gandhinagar and Kheda – were apprehended by the Chaklasi police in Kheda district in connection with allegedly defamatory posts on social media about a woman. According to the woman’s complaint, her photograph was circulated on social media with posts about a concocted ‘honeytrap’ case involving multiple IPS officers of […]
The Gujarat high court permitted a 16-year-old rape victim to undergo termination of pregnancy at her own risk and made it clear that the doctors who have put their opinions on record will have immunity in case any litigation arises in the future.The rape victim and her father, residents of Banaskantha district, had approached the […]
Taking cognizance of the news report on the Sabarmati being the second most polluted river in India according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Gujarat high court on Friday directed the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to place before it the CPCB report. The bench of Chief Justice Sonia Gokani and Justice Vaibhavi […]
A local court in Ahmedabad denied anticipatory bail to a Muslim man who is facing allegations of triple talaq and domestic violence. The judge refused him protection and expressed the opinion that custodial interrogation is necessary. Mohammed Shoeb Qureshi, a resident of Khamasa, sought anticipatory bail after his wife filed an FIR with Gaekwad Haveli […]
Questioning what exactly is at stake for the BJP, Congress national general secretary and former Union minister, Ajay Maken, on Friday accused the Modi government of being hand-in-glove with Adani, who stands charged with manipulating stocks. Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and Ajay Maken spearheaded the party’s campaign against the business tycoon. “As part of the […]
The state police department has posted 24 of Gujarat Police’s IPS-level officers for induction training in Hyderabad. They will undergo training for five weeks (27/02/2023 to 06/04/2023) at Hyderabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA). SVPNPA trains Indian Police Service officers, who are selected through an All-India-based Civil Services Examination. These officers were notified […]
BJP says billionaire investor George Soros not only attacked PM Modi but also targeted the Indian democratic system. Referring to George Soros, BJP MP Smriti Irani says that the man who broke the bank of England and is recognised by the nation as an economic war criminal has now expressed his desire to break Indian […]
Twitter Inc. has shut two of its three India offices and told its staff to work from home, underscoring Elon Musk’s mission to slash costs and get the struggling social media service in the black. The move comes weeks after a similar shut down of the office in Singapore. Twitter, which fired more than 90% […]
Former policeman Sunil Mane has moved an application before a special court here seeking pardon in the case pertaining to the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s south Mumbai residence and the subsequent murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran. The court on Friday ordered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file its say […]
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected to accept in a sealed cover the Centre’s suggestion on a proposed panel of experts for strengthening regulatory measures for the stock market. Observing that it wants to maintain full transparency in the interests of investors, a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Thursday, inaugurated an online facility for passport verification — mPassport Seva — and dedicated to the people, the mobile forensic vehicles inducted into the Delhi Police. “People living in Delhi will no longer have to worry about their passports as they will now get the police clearance within five days […]
Google India has reportedly fired 453 employees across various departments. Employees were reportedly informed of their termination through mail by Sanjay Gupta, Country Head and Vice President, Google India. Earlier in January, the company had announced its plans to cut more than 12,000 jobs, joining other tech giants including Meta Platforms Inc., Amazon Inc. and […]
Almost like a scene out of Hindi potboilers, the death of this central character is being seen as the turning point of the entire power play in the region. Mahipatsinh Jadeja’s death (Feb 1) marks the end of an era in the Gondal seat, where elections have been won and lost on basis of caste […]
Former India pace bowler Chetan Sharma has resigned from the post of chairman of the senior selection committee following a sting operation by a news channel, where he allegedly revealed confidential information. “Chetan has tendered his resignation to BCCI secretary Jay Shah and his resignation has been accepted. His position had become untenable after the […]
The United States Senate on Thursday introduced a resolution to recognise Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, pushing back against Beijing’s military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control. Additional Chinese provocations are condemned in the resolution, including China’s use of military force to change the status quo […]
The BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “propaganda video” and a “disgraceful piece of shoddy journalism,” British MP Bob Blackman said that it should never have been released. He also said that the documentary did not look at the “all-important fact” that India’s Supreme Court looked over the claims against Narendra Modi […]
Summer is already upon us. Ahmedabad sizzled with a maximum temperature of 37.5 degrees celsius on Thursday, 6.7 degrees higher than normal. This was the highest temperature for a February day in seven years. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) database, since 1990, the hottest February day in Ahmedabad was 37.8°C in 2015. The […]
The Gujarat High Court has stayed a criminal complaint lodged by a former woman cricketer against her husband and in-laws. The woman had accused them of harassment and dowry demands when she was living in the UK with her husband. The matter is listed for further hearing on July 3. The woman, who was part […]
The Gujarat high court once again insisted that the state government introduce provisions for penal action against schools to make them teach the Gujarati language in primary sections and to think of enacting a law for this similar to what other states have done for compulsory teaching of local languages in schools. During the hearing […]
Indian-American Neal Mohan will be the new YouTube CEO, as current head Susan Wojcicki has announced to step down after 25 years at the Google-owned company. Currently chief product officer, Mohan became part of Google, the parent company of YouTube, in 2008. He is a Stanford graduate and earlier worked with Microsoft. Mohan and Wojcicki […]
It took 12 instances of question papers leaked before government service recruitment exams for the Bhupendra Sarkar-led Gujarat cabinet to sit up and take note. In the latest update to dealing with the menace, a stringent law was passed in the new session of the State Assembly, Thursday. The ruling, a copy of which is […]
Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker has surprised her fans on social media with the news of her court marriage. Swara married Samajwadi Party’s state youth president Fahad Ahmad. The actor, who was rumoured to be dating, finally revealed that she has been in a relationship with Fahad Ahmad. She shared emotional photos from their court marriage […]
Justice Sonia Gokani is officially appointed as the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court on Thursday. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office to Justice Gokani at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar, Justice Gokani became the first woman judge to be appointed to the post at the high court, just a few days before […]
Income Tax-related surveys at British public broadcaster BBC’s India offices continued for the third day and employees working with the media house were asked not to “delete” any data until it is on. Employees are also asked to appear whenever called by IT officials for investigation. On the 2nd Day of IT-related surveys, BBC employees […]
A court in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district has issued an arrest warrant against Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Hardik Patel for failing to appear before it in a 2017 case in which he is accused of violating a government order. Ahead of the 2017 Gujarat assembly elections, Hardik Patel made a political speech in violation of government […]
The Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his friends were attacked by several individuals after the batter denied them a selfie at a five-star hotel in Mumbai on Wednesday night. The Oshiwara police in northwest Mumbai have booked eight people for attacking Shaw’s friend’s car outside a five-star hotel in Mumbai. Shaw’s friend Ashish Surendra Yadav […]
Adani Power, on February 15, announced the lapse of the long stop date to complete the acquisition of DB Power. The deal to acquire the company was announced in August last year. “We wish to inform that the long stop date under the memorandum of understanding dated August 18, 2022, has expired,” the power sector […]
Ruling in favour of the wronged woman, the Gujarat HC, Wednesday, dissolved a five-year marriage between a teacher and his wife, “forced” into the wedlock by the professor, despite the presence of his first wife. The story dates back to 2018, when, according to the woman’s counsel, she was student at the Polytechnic College. The […]
Mushrooms growing in India’s largest district Kutch can potentially provide the key chemical element for an emerging radiation therapy given to cancer patients. Scientists at Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) and Kutch University have successfully extracted astatine, the rarest naturally occurring element on the earth, from edible mushrooms. Astatine, which is not just rare […]
The mega commercial plane deal between Air India and Boeing is an opportunity to deepen an already profoundly intertwined relationship between India and the United States, the US said Wednesday.“It’s an opportunity to deepen what is already a profoundly intertwined relationship based on shared interests, based on shared values, based on our deep economic ties. […]
As the Gujarat government gets ready to implement revised jantri rates from April 15, it is actively considering a proposal to reduce stamp duty and registration fee on purchase of properties. A finance bill listing out revised stamp duty and registration fee rates is expected to be introduced in the budget session of the Gujarat […]
G20 Finance and Central Bank Chiefs meet in India next week at the first-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to discuss rising debt troubles among developing countries, the regulation of cryptocurrencies and the global slowdown. The February 22 to February 25 meeting at Nandi Hills summer retreat near Bengaluru is the first major event […]
The state goods and services tax (SGST) department unearthed yet another fake billing scam, worth Rs 4,120 crore and involving 74 bogus firms. These firms – all based in Surat and Ahmedabad – were involved in evading taxes to the tune of Rs 137 crore by obtaining input tax credit illicitly. The scam came to […]
Indian students will no longer have to spend additional money due to the conversion of the rupee to the dollar. They can soon avail of foreign currency-denominated education loans from the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City. IFSC Authority has permitted an education loan company – Avanse – to start operations and provide […]
Even as Ahmedabad continues being labelled a “safe city,” the city police have identified at least 70 hotspots where criminal activity is said to be higher than average. Briefing on the undesirable trait, joint commissioner Ajay Chaudhary listed the culprits encountered could range from thugs, thieves, pickpockets to even gangsters. “The most notorious areas include […]
In a scam that is waiting to be unearthed, officials from Gujarat Income Tax Department have stumbled upon racketeers who trap illiterate and needy on false assurances of government aid. Once forms are filled and details obtained, the Aadhar card number is used to procure GST registrations for fake companies through which bogus billing and […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated Aadi Mahotsav, Delhi’s mega tribal festival at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. He also paid floral tribute to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Speaking at the event, the prime minister said, “I was delighted to see different arts, artefacts, music, and cultural displays through their products. I feel […]
People in Pakistan woke up on Thursday to the shock of a historical high in the prices of petrol and gas as the government tried to appease the IMF for unlocking the critical loan tranche for the cash-strapped country. This comes hours after the government unveiled a tax-loaded ‘mini-budget’ in the Parliament to extract Rs […]
India climbed to the top of the latest ICC Test rankings after defeating Australia in Nagpur. The comprehensive victory has given Rohit Sharma and Co 115 points, four more than the second-placed Australians. England is currently in third place with 106 points, but they will have an opportunity to improve their position when they face […]
Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the end of 2023 would be “good timing” to find someone else to run Twitter when he expects the social media platform to be stable. In Dubai, Elon Musk addressed World Government Summit where he said that “I think I need to stabilise the organisation and […]
Bhimashankar temple in the Pune district is believed to be the sixth Jyotirlinga among the 12 Jyotirlingas. However, an advertisement released by the Tourism Department of the Assam Government claimed that the Bhimashankar Temple is at Dakini hill, Kamrup in Assam. The full-page poster sought to invite devotees and tourists on the occasion of Mahashivratri […]
The Gujarat government is set on an early date for the annual “Sujalam Sufalam Water Conservation Drive.” This year, it will be on from February 17 to June 15. The drive is usually held onwards mid-March and culminates close to May 1, observed as the State Formation Day. Briefing media on the revised dates Tuesday, […]
Residents of Mitraon village were in shock on Tuesday after police recovered a woman’s body from a refrigerator at an eatery in the south west Delhi area. The murder that happened in the village came to local residents after police reached there and were looking for Sahil Gehlot who allegedly killed his girlfriend and stuffed […]
Adani Group looks to repay a $500 million bridge loan facility it had taken to buy controlling stakes in cement companies ACC Ltd and Ambuja Cements Ltd last year, according to media reports on Wednesday. The group is looking to repay the bridge loan with cash this month, the report said, the loan had a […]
Global mean sea level rose by 4.5 mm per year during the period 2013-22 and human influence was very likely the main driver of these increases since at least 1971, the World Meteorological Department (WMO) said. Sea level rise threatens several low-lying small islands. It is a major threat for countries such as India, China, […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is the latest educational establishment to officially ban the use of ChatGPT. It has already been banned in some public schools in New York City and Seattle, French University Sciences Po and at Bengaluru University. ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI, one of the leading companies […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Tuesday, sealed as many as 599 properties as the owners have failed to pay up property taxes since many years. In all, over the course of last week, the tax and revenue department sealed a total of 2,358 properties for defaulting on payment of taxes despite repeated notices. Sharing details of […]
Income Tax survey operation will continue for the 2nd day at the BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai. The UK government is ‘closely monitoring’ the situation as the BBC said some of its staff have been asked to remain at their Delhi and Mumbai offices to cooperate with the ‘ongoing enquiries’ of the Income Tax […]
On Valentine’s day members of Bajrang Dal on Tuesday entered a prominent garden in Gujarat’s capital Gandhinagar to register their protest against celebrations and drove away couples sitting inside the park. The Gandhinagar police came into action and summoned Bajrang Dal activists involved in the protest against Valentine’s Day, celebrated worldwide on February 14 as […]
The Gujarat government has demanded the Morbi municipality to submit a fresh reply to a show-cause notice as to why it should not be dissolved for failing to discharge its duties before the collapse of a suspension bridge in the Morbi that killed 135 persons last year. In a letter to the chief, the Urban […]
BBC is the ‘most corrupt’ corporation in the world; its propaganda and Congress’ agenda go together, the BJP says at a press meet. Supreme Court a couple of days back refused to ban on exhibition of BBC Documentary. The BJP said that the Congress should remember former prime minister Indira Gandhi had banned BBC saying […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in collaboration with banks and Traffic Police organised a Lok Darbar to grant a loan of Rs 10,000 each to registered street vendors, at Gomtipur police headquarters in Ahmedabad, Monday. The darbar was attended by as many as 300 street vendors from nearby areas. Over a lakh vendors have been registered […]
Reacting sharply to allegations of wiping out the history of Mughals and changing the names of cities associated with them, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the BJP state governments have taken “well-thought decisions” which are within their statutory rights. Shah, however, said that the BJP does not want to remove anybody’s contribution […]
The Income Tax Department on Tuesday conducted survey action on premises linked to the United Kingdom’s national broadcaster BBC’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. The survey action has been undertaken to carry out verification of certain documents, the department said. The BBC recently aired a documentary about the 2022 Gujarat violence in which Indian […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday paid tribute to the personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who had lost their lives in the Pulwama attack on this day four years ago. PM Modi said their courage motivated him “to build a strong and developed India”. “Remembering our valorous heroes who we lost on this […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested five persons for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to extort Rs 8 crore from a retired Indian Police Service officer by preparing and circulating a false affidavit to claim he had raped a woman, an official said on Monday. GK Prajapati is identified as the mastermind of the case, turned […]
The Centre has no objections to a proposal to form a panel of domain experts to look into strengthening the regulatory mechanisms for the stock market, the Supreme Court was told on Monday while hearing petitions related to the Adani stock rout following the Hindenburg report. The central government told a bench headed by Chief […]
Shares of Adani group companies settled lower on Monday, with flagship company Adani Enterprises witnessing a 7 per cent downfall after credit rating firm Moody’s revised the rating outlook on four companies of the conglomerate to ‘negative’ from ‘stable’. Amid volatile trading in the market, shares of the group companies closed in the red. “Adani […]
In the first Women’s Premier League (WPL) auctions, Smriti Mandhana stole the show as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Mumbai Indians in a bidding match to secure the vice-captain of India for Rs 3.40 crore ($410,000) on Monday. India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur came much cheaper for Mumbai Indians at nearly half the price of Mandhana at […]
As Shark Tank Season 2 continues to fascinate viewers across the country, the audience has become far more familiar with financial terminology and business jargon! However, there is more to be gained from this popular television show than just entertainment. The behaviour of the Sharks provides a deeper understanding of business and entrepreneurship. Here are […]
Team India’s star cricketer Hardik Pandya and actress Natasa Stankovic will have a traditional wedding on Valentine’s Day, according to a media report. The wedding will take place in Udaipur. Hardik and Natasa have chosen the romantic day of the year to celebrate their bond as the couple had already been married legally in the […]
With the rapid advancement of technology and the growing popularity of ChatGPT- an Artificial Intelligence bot that generates human-like responses using Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology, several companies have integrated its capabilities into their web apps and services. This has given rise to a new trend of ChatGPT extensions for Chrome. To add an extension […]
Google’s Mumbai office received a threat call on Monday claiming that a bomb was placed at google’s Pune office, according to police. One person has been arrested in Hyderabad. Google’s Pune office was put on alert following the threat call that turned out to be a hoax, police said Pune police and the bomb detection […]
Aries You experience a perfect balance and alignment in your mind, body and spirit during this time. You are divinely guided to make the choices that are for your highest good. You have the ability to bring harmony and peace in any situation, any relationship. You are gentle and calm when it comes to decisions […]
The ripples of the economic upheaval in Europe, Latin America and the US following the Russia-Ukraine war are being felt in India’s denim capital – Gujarat. Denim majors like Arvind, Nandan Denim and Vishal Fabrics have reported decline in revenues during the third quarter of the current fiscal, due to declining demand for denim. For […]
The famed Harappan-era seals and tablets show various symbols – indicating a writing system or possible script. However, even a century after the discovery of Harappa in 1924, the script has remained an enigma for researchers. In the international colloquium ‘Emerging Perspectives of the Harappan Civilization’ that concluded at IIT Gandhinagar (IITGn) on Sunday, the […]
“Changemakers: The Extraordinary Lives of Ordinary Women in the Bombay Presidency”—an exhibition showcasing the lives and works of hundred women who broke societal prejudices a century ago—was inaugurated at Shanti Sadan in Ahmedabad on Friday. The exhibition is on till April 10 (except Mondays) from 11am to 5pm. “The canvasses picture women of the Bombay […]
MICA Ahmedabad, India’s premier B-school for Strategic Marketing and Communications is going to host its 13th edition of TEDx talk on the theme ‘Strikethrough’ on February 12. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will host eight speakers who will share their experiences of making a breakthrough instead of erasing their errors. The speakers include […]
In its fight against short-seller Hindenburg Research, Gautam Adani has hired Wachtell, one of the most expensive law firms in the United States. Wachtell. Adani Group hired the services of senior lawyers Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz as it looks to stem the crisis that emerged from Hindenburg’s damning report that alleged that the conglomerate […]
Ahmedabad is a city full of experiences, activities and events. It’s been a long week, but what comes next makes up for it all. Here are some things you can do to unwind this weekend 1: Art By Art Academicians Eight art academicians who are faculty at Surat-based The Sarvanjanik School of Fine Arts have […]
Shark Tank India 2 has changed the public views of investors and new-age upcoming brands. The second season started people are following it and the Sharks are loving the reaction. People have expressed a strong interest in the business and investment worlds. The startup ideas on the exhibit on the show have been even more […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the MPs at the Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentary party meeting today, became emotional as he condoled the deaths in the earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria on Monday noting that it brought back memories of the 2001 earthquake in Bhuj that claimed thousands of lives and was a challenge. The […]
Rescuers are battling against the clock to find survivors of a devastating earthquake in southeast Turkey. On Tuesday, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Turkey, just hours after three devastating earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing over 4,000 people. Thousands more have been injured, and the search for survivors continues. Many countries are […]
Seasonal changes are bound to bring about temperature variation, which in turn is known to trigger varied responses in the human system.Vibes of India brought home made Ragi Ladoos recipe. For those blessed with a robust immune comeback, the transition from winter to spring and thereon to summer, comes without the setbacks of viral upsets […]
Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of any nation’s economy. With uninhibited thinking, they turn seemingly weird ideas into business plans. India is rapidly emerging as the hub of entrepreneurial activities, as could be gauged by flourishing startups. The country is home to over 85 unicorns and the valuation, estimated at $87.89 billion recently, is set to […]
Classics are forever. And living up the dictum comes Natrani Theatre’s rendition of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Staged by Midday from Surat, the play was staged at Natrani Amphitheatre, Sunday. The plot, woven around four star-crossed lovers, is a comic fantasy with magical elements such as fairies and enchanted forests. “All in all, it is […]
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is on a two-day visit to Gujarat. In Ahmedabad, the former US Secretary of State is paying a visit on the occasion of the completion of the 50th year of the Self-Empowered Women’s Association (SEWA). She participates in programmes of SEWA founded by a social worker and Gandhian […]
In a major reshuffle, the Gujarat government has transferred several top-ranking IAS and IRS officers. IAS Sonal Mishra, the Commissioner of Rural Development, has been appointed as the Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in New Delhi. Meanwhile, Milind Torawane, the Chief Commissioner of State Tax in Ahmedabad, has been transferred […]
Filmmaker K. Vishwanath, recipient of India’s highest cinema honour, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, passed away in Hyderabad on Thursday, February 2, at the age of 92 while undergoing treatment for age-related illnesses at a hospital. Vishwanath wrote, directed, and acted in several films over the course of his seven-decade career. Though primarily known for his […]
With the beginning of a New Year, everything seems new and fresh, and we prefer to see things from a different perspective, like reshaping and redesigning them to make them more engaging and pleasing. A beautifully decorated home can offer you the vibes you wish to have throughout the year. Here are the ways to […]
The Indian government presented its Union Budget 2023 on Thursday, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing significant changes to the income tax regime and increased allocations for health, education, and rural projects. The budget aims to reduce the fiscal deficit while supporting an economy affected by the global slowdown. In a move aimed at providing […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested a high school teacher from the Malkangiri district for leaking a question paper from the Gujarat government’s competitive exam for recruiting junior clerks. Saroj Malla, who was arrested on Monday, is a science teacher at the Kartanpalli government high school, according to police. Previously, the Gujarat ATS had arrested […]
A sessions court on Tuesday granted bail to Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on a woman on board an Air India flight from New York to New Delhi on November 26 last year. On January 6, He was arrested by the Delhi police. Earlier, the Patiala House court reserved its order on Mishra’s bail petition. […]
The Rs 20,000 crore share sale of Adani group’s flagship firm was fully subscribed on Tuesday after non-retail investors bid in big volumes, according to stock exchange data. As many as 4.62 crore shares were sought as against an offer of 4.55 crore. According to BSE data, Non-institutional investors put in bids for over three […]
Jaysukh Patel of Oreva Group surrenders before the court in Morbi, with reference to the Morbi Bridge collapse case. Earlier, a charge sheet was filed in the Morbi suspension bridge collapse case on January 27, 2022, by Deputy Superintendent of Police P. S. Zala, who is the investigating officer in the case. The 1,262-page charge […]
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation commissioner, M. Thennarasan, presented a draft budget of Rs 8,400 crore for 2023-24 before the standing committee, Tuesday. In a bid to recover from financial losses of the pervious ending, seems the civic body is all out to tax residents. While property tax has been increased after 10 years, a “user fee” […]
Visakhapatnam will be Andhra Pradesh‘s new capital, Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy announced today. “Here I am to invite you to Visakhapatnam, which will be our capital in the days to come. “I will also be shifting to Visakhapatnam in the months to come,” said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at the […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2022–23 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. According to the Economic Survey, the economy has nearly recovered what was lost, restarted what had stalled, and re-energized what had slowed during the pandemic. India is the third-largest economy in the world in PPP (purchasing power parity) terms, the […]
A couple was sorting out their differences by seeking help of a counsellor but a cyber fraud almost put their marriage in jeopardy. The couple took help of a cyber expert who traced the call to Russia. “The wife initially thought that her estranged husband leaked her photos and it caused further problems in their already […]
Hindustan Ports Pvt Ltd, an Indian arm of UAE-based firm DP World, pipped Adani Group’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd — the second bidder — to bag the project to develop a Rs 4,243-crore mega container terminal for Deendayal Port Authority at Tuna-Tekra in Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat. DP World will be responsible for the […]
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that the government is striving to get rid of every sign of slavery and cited the example of change of name from Rajpath to Kartavya Path. In her first address to the joint sitting of Parliament as the Budget session began, she said that the world understands the tough […]
A dispute over a penalty of Rs 300, incurred more than six decades ago, continues to take its toll on the fourth generation of two families in a Sabarkantha village. The dispute dates to the 1960s when Harkha Rathod, a Dungari Bheel from Temba village in Poshina taluka, fought with fellow tribesman Jetha Rathod. A […]
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Gujarat government on bail petitions by some convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train coach-burning case. On December 15, the Supreme Court granted bail to one of the accused in the infamous 2002 Godhra train carnage. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the […]
A Delhi court on Monday reserved for January 31 its order on the bail application of Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on a woman on board an Air India flight from New York to New Delhi. The police have opposed the bail application, saying India has been defamed internationally because of the incident. The judge […]
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear petitions challenging the Center’s decision to block a BBC documentary – ‘India: The Modi Question’ on February 6, 2023. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala, and senior advocate C U Singh took note of the submissions of […]
In Gujarat, there will be cloudy weather and unseasonal rains during the next 24 to 48 hours, according to the Meteorology Department. Arvalli, Panchmahal, Kheda, Vadodara, Surat, and Bhavnagar districts in Gujarat experienced unseasonal rainfall. Light rain fell in some parts of Ahmedabad this morning. Dr. Manorama Mohanty, in charge of the Ahmedabad Met Center, […]
An Indian Air Force pilot was killed after two fighter jets, a Sukhoi Su-30 and a Mirage- 2000 crashed in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. While the two Su-30 pilots received minor injuries, the Mirage pilot died in the crash after being fatally injured. The wreckage of the crashed aircraft was discovered in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, and […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that parents should not pressure children due to social status, and asked students to focus on their work to come out of any such burden of expectations. In response to students’ questions during the sixth edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha,’ an annual interaction he has with students about […]
Gujarat’s emerging table-tennis player Pratha Pawar’s spirited campaign in the under-15 girl’s category ended with a loss in the pre-quarterfinals of the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships. The Ahmedabad girl was defeated by M Ananya of Tamil Nadu 0-3 (8-11, 6-11, 8-11). The defeat ended the run of all the eight Gujarat players in the […]
A Delhi court on Friday adjourned Shankar Mishra’s petition seeking bail to January 30. Mishra, who is accused of urinating on a woman co-passenger onboard a flight in November last year had filed a fresh bail application seeking regular bail. The court adjourned the matter after noting the investigating officer was not present. Further, the […]
India has signed an agreement with South Africa to translocate 12 cheetahs to the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, a senior official in the Union Environment Ministry said on Friday. Last week, the pact was signed and seven male and five female cheetahs are expected to reach Kuno by February 15, the official said. […]
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Raj Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary to the Gujarat government. Raj Kumar, a 1987-batch IAS officer, is currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary in the state Home Department. The 58-year-old bureaucrat will replace incumbent chief secretary Pankaj Kumar, who is retiring on January 31, a […]
Gujarat Additional Director General of Police (law and order) Narasimha Komar (IPS) received the award for excellence in security management in the Election Commission of India’s national awards for election management in 2022-23. The ECI recognised that his leadership, planning, coordination with different agencies and security arrangements led to the peaceful election in Gujarat. The […]
A Delhi court on Friday allowed Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez to travel to Dubai. The court was hearing her application seeking permission to travel abroad for a conference. A detailed order in the matter is awaited. Fernandez is an accused in a worth Rs 200 crore money laundering case also involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. […]
Parth Kothekar, an artist based in Ahmedabad, created a Google doodle today to commemorate India’s 74th Republic Day. The Republic Day parade, a CRPF marching unit, and motorbike riders near the India Gate were all depicted in the doodle art. Rashtrapati Bhavan in India was also depicted in the meticulously hand-cut paper doodle artwork. India […]
Redbricks School In Ashoknagar finds itself in the centre of controversy after primary section kids were heard openly discussing body parts on the school bus following a “sexuality education” lesson in school. However, principal Sutapa Mishra has stuck to her guns, stating that prudery needs to make way for a scientific familiarisation with sexuality and […]
The Business 20 (B20) inception meeting, which is being held as part of the G20, began in Gandhinagar, Gujarat today. The meeting will focus on priorities of the industries that will drive policy recommendations for the following year. Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Ashwini Vaishnaw, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, India’s Sherpa for the G20, Amitabh […]
CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Friday that Google will lay off 12,000 jobs across the globe , becoming the latest tech giant to retrench staff en mass amid the global economic downturn. In an email to employees, the Indian-origin CEO said that ‘I have some difficult news to share. We’ve decided to reduce our workforce […]
Glass cups and earthen kulhads will replace paper cups at tea stalls as the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s decision to ban paper cups in the city will come into force from Friday. The AMC decision was taken after it was found that paper cups clogged the drains. According to Harshad Solanki, Director of Solid Waste Management […]
Adani Enterprises is planning to enter the capital markets on 27 January with a Rs 20,000 crore Follow Up Public Offer (FPO). The shares of face value Re 1 are being offered in a price band of Rs 3,112 to 3,276. Addressing a news conference in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, Adani Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jugeshinder […]
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2022 for Rural India was released by Pratham Foundation, Wednesday. ASER is a field-based “basic” nationwide survey and comes after a gap of four years, at a time when children are back in schools after an extended period of closure owing to the pandemic. In various markers, Gujarat […]
Flying activities will not be allowed under the limits of police stations at Bandra Kurla Complex and nearby areas in Mumbai on Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several projects. In view of the prime minister’s visit, a few roads in the area will be closed for vehicles, […]
Justice BV Nagarathna, who differed from the majority view and wrote a dissenting judgment, said: “Scrapping of Rs 500, Rs 1,000 series notes had to be done through legislation, not through notification. Parliament should have discussed law on demonetisation, process should not have been done through gazette notification. Parliament cannot be left aloof on issue […]
Several world leaders expressed their condolences on the death of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraba , who died in Gujarat at the age of 99. Heeraba died in the early hours of Friday in an Ahmedabad hospital. PM Modi and his brothers cremated her mortal remains at a crematorium in Gandhinagar. Prime Minister Narendra […]
The last Friday of 2022 seems to have brought with it a hattrick of sad unfoldings. “Black Friday” as it is now being labelled, began with the midnight news of Brazilian football legend having breathed his last at Sao Paulo, late Thursday night. While India was still sleeping, Heeraba, PM Modi’s mother passed away at […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the last rites of his mother, Heeraben Modi, in Gandhinagar on Friday. PM Modi, who arrived in Gandhinagar early this morning, did cremation of his mother, Heeraben Modi, along with his brothersPrime Minister Narendra Modi performed the last rites of his mother, Heeraben Modi, in Gandhinagar on Friday. PM Modi, […]
His mother’s demise early Friday morning brought Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Gandhinagar for the last rites. Heeraba was 100 and as Modi himself has stated, “the source of all his learning.” He tweeted early this morning that in her he saw the Trinity: a tapasvi, a karmyogi and being dedicated to good deeds. While […]
India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries when his BMW car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway on Friday. The 25-year-old, who was going home in Roorkee, was taken to a local hospital. He suffered injuries on his head, back and feet but is in a stable condition. “Pant met with an […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi often highlighted his mother Hiraba’s influence in shaping his life as he rose from a humble tea seller to become India’s prime minister. When Hiraba entered the 100th year of her life on June 18 this year, Modi had penned an emotional and deeply-felt tribute in what is probably his most […]
Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, famously called Pelé, passed away at aged 82 at a hospital in Sao Paulo on Thursday. His agent Joe Fraga confirmed the news. Widely regarded as one of soccer’s greatest players, Pelé spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents as the game’s most prolific scorer with […]
Ruing the loss of ethos and basic humane values, former CJI NV Ramana, on Tuesday, stated that man no longer views himself as part of the global family. “We are faced with the most vehement divisions. Society is no more a cohesive whole,” as he put it. He was speaking at “Vicharan Day: Celebrating Pramukh […]
Gujarat Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 182 winning candidates in the Gujarat 2022 Assembly Elections. This time, 22% winning candidates have criminal cases registered against them, 16% candidates have serious criminal cases (rape, murder etc) and 83% candidates are crorepati candidates. One of the most […]
Juhapura is the largest Muslim ghetto in India. Today it goes to polls. I spent a Sunday there. Presumptions are dangerous. The vegetarian food I found in Juhapura is (probably) as good as the non-vegetarian fare that this place is known for, besides the blood. When I say blood, I mean the bloody riots and […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Somnath temple followed by his four rallies in the Saurashtra region. Following this, he addressed four rallies in Veraval, Dhorarji, Amreli, and Botad.This region assumes importance for the ruling party as despite winning the previous polls, the BJP was not able to win a single seat here in […]
Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday suspended seven party leaders, who had filed nominations as independent candidates after being denied tickets by the saffron party. All of the seven candidates were seeking tickets in the first phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections. BJP leaders who have been suspended include Harshad Vasava from Nandod in Narmada […]
“Don’t you want children?” This is probably the most common question a woman in her mid-20s or 30s is asked if she is married. And, the answer is often tricky. Choosing to have a baby is one of the biggest and most significant decisions a woman has to make. A child will change her life […]
This is a great time to be in the city, the whole week is filled with different events like dramas, story telling, music and art workshops, a great way to enjoy any week night and the weekends with your loved ones. Check them out and choose them as per your likings. 1- Paint A Wall […]
Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Thursday visited Ahmedabad and raised some serious questions on the absence of governance in Gujarat. He accused the government of promoting criminalisation, corruption and commissions in the State. He is one of the star campaigners of Congress and he is here to appeal to people just before Gujarat elections. From […]
In an unprecedented show of strength and unity towards a high court judge, the entire fraternity of the Gujarat High Court lawyers and senior advocates, under the umbrella of the Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association (GHCAA) went on an indefinite strike on Thursday against the proposed transfer of Justice Nikhil S Kariel from Gujarat High Court to Patna […]
The Congress on Tuesday ended the suspense over Rahul Gandhi campaigning in Gujarat because of his involvement in the Bharat Jodo Yatra. He figures in the list of 40 star campaigners for the first phase of polls released, though no dates are given for his campaign. His mother and former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and sister […]
The two seats of Ghatlodia and Rajkot West are turning out to be quite lucky. As many as, four Chief Ministers were elected from these seats. In 2017, Bhupendra Patel, who was elected from Ghatlodia seat, became the Chief Minister in place of Vijay Rupani. Rupani was elected from the Rajkot West seat. In the […]
In the run-up to the upcoming assembly elections, all three major political parties in the fray have announced the lists of candidates for most of the seats. Normally a two-party contest between Congress and BJP, but this time around the election battle will see the third entrant in AAP. While going through the lists of […]
Of the 160 candidates named in the BJP’s first list for the Gujarat assembly elections, 14 are women and come from various professions. One doctor, two deputy mayors and the other public celebrities are to contest this assembly election. Gujarat BJP state president C R Paatil said that this time more women have been given […]
The BJP’s first list of candidates for the Gujarat Assembly polls is generating plenty of excitement. A look at some of the powerful candidates. BHUPENDRA PATEL Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will contest from Ghatlodia. He took over after Vijay Rupani was removed from the CM’s post. He is said to be very close to Anandiben […]
When we hear the term ‘Hacking,’ one image flashes up in our minds. This image depicts a person wearing a black outfit and having a ghost mask on him, along with numerous computers with thousands of code lines. The picture mainly tells us about unethical hacking. But do you think that all the hackers are […]
The ongoing chaos and bitterness regarding the appointment of Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat as Gujarat Vidyapith’s Chancellor was palpable on Tuesday. For the first time in its 102-year history, the Vidyapith’s convocation – its 68th – was held in the absence of the Chancellor. At the ceremony, 32 PhD, 15 M.Phil, 415 Post Graduate, 410 […]
She hit the headlines five years ago when she threw bangles at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy in Vadodara. Firebrand former teacher Chandrika Solanki, who relentlessly campaigned for better wages and facilities for ASHA workers in Gujarat, formally joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday. In her capacity as president of the women’s wing […]
The members of K-pop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said. HYBE, formerly known as Big Hit Music, the label that oversees the brand, has confirmed that the seven-member K-pop band will serve the mandatory military service. “BigHit Music is proud to announce today that the […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on October 19-20 to inaugurate projects worth Rs 15,670 crore. He will inaugurate the DefExpo22 at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, launch the Mission Schools of Excellence at Adalaj and will then visit Junagadh. Rajkot is also on PM Modi’s list. Several projects including India Urban […]
There are whispers within the Gujarat Police department that a police inspector from Vadodara’s Manjalpur Police Station, identified as Vijay Desai, was recently transferred to the Special Branch because he stopped an event organised by a local BJP leader. According to reports, BJP corporator Kalpesh Patel alias Jai Ranchhod had organised an event in Manjalpur […]
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the Gujarat government’s reply to pleas challenging the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case was “very bulky” wherein a series of judgments have been quoted, but “factual statements were missing”. The apex court granted time to the petitioners to file their response to […]
Addressing a curtain raiser event of DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar on Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “India, which used to be considered the biggest importer, is today in queue among the top 25 countries exporting defence products.” He said that for the world to gain trust, “we will have to first trust our products”. […]
Established in 1920 by Mahatma Gandhi, Gujarat Vidyapith has stirred up controversy with its decision to give the chancellorship to Governor Acharya Devvrat. On October 11, Devvrat, 63, accepted the offer, becoming the first “non-Gandhian” to be appointed to the position. Talking to The Indian Express, Davvrat said that had Gandhiji been there today, he […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar on Monday. He said that Modi was the only leader who understood the needs and the aspirations of the common man, something that only Mahatma Gandhi did before him. Rajnath was addressing the gathering at the launch of a book on Modi […]
The Gujarat state Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department on Sunday made a major breakthrough with the arrest of the mastermind in the Rs 739.29 crore bogus billing scam. Mohammad Abbas ShabbirAli Savjani alias MM was arrested from SG Highway, Ahmedabad. A total of ten GST officials were involved in the investigation. As of now, […]
A week ago, Siddi tribal labourer Kalu Sirman was anxious on learning that his son—Murad—would be going abroad. Kalu was worried about what would his son—a short-distance athlete—do all alone on foreign soil. Agitated, he called up his son’s coach Shivam Upadhyay, who consoled told him not to bother about his son but to pray […]
Mia Bhuta is a teenager who scripted history by becoming the first Indian American to play for the US team at any FIFA World Cup. The daughter of an Indian father and an American mother, Bhuta, played at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against India. She made the eighth and final goal in the 62nd […]
US President Joe Biden assertively stated at a Democratic congressional campaign committee reception on Friday that the world was changing so quickly that it was out of our control, but not because of any one person or one country. He was speaking about the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the world as well […]
In Ahmedabad, Police have arrested four Italian youths who wrote text like TATA and TAS on two metro trains standing at Metro’s Apparel Park metro rail parking lot in Gomtipur area of the city. As the accused were addicted to graffiti aerosol painting, they secretly enjoyed making this graffiti as a hobby. The crime branch […]
Ahmedabad: Union minister Smriti Irani said Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal was peddling “new dreams and lies” during electioneering in Gujarat, adding women in Gujarat would never vote for Kejriwal for supporting those who had conspired to deprive Gujarat and Gujaratis of Narmada dam water. At a gathering of workers […]
The term “big cat” is typically used to refer to any of the seven living members of the genus Panthera, Puma and Acinonyx. Out of these seven, four were found in India till yesterday. Today, with PM Narendra Modi releasing cheetahs in Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh, India is now home to five of the seven […]
The National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) plays a major role in ensuring accessibility of affordable quality medicines at all levels of healthcare, enhancing the cost-effectivity, quality-assured medicines, and contributing towards reduction in Out-of-Pocket expenditure on healthcare for the citizens. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), “Essential Medicines satisfy the priority and should be […]
New Delhi: A Right to Information request has revealed that Silly Souls, the controversial Goa restaurant and bar located at a private home in Assagao, Goa – now the subject of a libel suit by BJP leader Smriti Irani against Congress leaders – has a food license issued by the state Directorate of Food and Drugs […]
Britain is in grief after Queen Elizabeth II‘s death. She was 96 and died peacefully at Balmoral, her Scottish estate. Her entire family was at her side. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch who reigned in the United Kingdom for over 70 years. The Queen had been sworn to the Throne in 1952. She […]
NASA is releasing a series of audio tracks that translate photos and data captured by the James Webb Telescope into beautiful and haunting music. Through a process called sonification, scientists captured imagery and data—including photos of the cosmic cliffs of the Milky Way’s Carina Nebula and a dying star in the Southern Ring Nebula, which […]
It is the Bangtan baby’s birthday and fans surely can’t keep calm! The K-pop star turns 25 on September 1 and ARMY have poured in wishes on social media platforms. Jungkook has always kept his audience enthralled with performances ever since he debuted in 2013 with RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, and V. Popular for […]
The iconic Campa Cola is all set to be back. Reliance Retail has acquired Campa from Pure Drinks Group for Rs 22 crores and is planning to relaunch it nationally by Diwali in three flavours — the iconic original, lemon and orange. The brand will be distributed through the chain’s own stores as well as […]
The Talking Point: Today, Thursday Sept 1, is Samvatsari, the last day of Paryushan for the Shwetambar sect of Jains. It aligns itself with Shukla Panchami each year in the Jain calendar month of Bhadrapada, somewhere between mid-August and mid-September in the Gregorian calendar. What is the day’s significance: It is the last day of […]
Ambassador of Japan to India, Satoshi Suzuki visited Ahmedabad on August 28 to celebrate 40 years of Suzuki in India. He visited Ahmedabad Management Association and said, “Today my dream to experience Zen-Kaizen at AMA has come true”. He unveiled a photo collage of the previous Japanese festivals and said that “the bond between India and […]
Finally, Ghulam Nabi Azad did it. After months of speculation and an open dissent with the Congress high command, the veteran leader on Friday morning, sent his resignation to party chief Sonia Gandhi. In effect, he has quit Congress and resigned from all its posts. This comes days after Azad resigned as Campaign Committee chairman. […]
The Supreme Court, Thursday, heard a petition challenging the remission of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case. The bench led by CJI N.V. Ramana, who is set to retire on Friday, issued a notice to the Gujarat government to file its response in the matter and asked the petitioners to make the 11 convicts […]
Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) — among the leading diaspora organisation in the US – has set two Guinness World Records. One, “for the most number of different flags flown simultaneously” and second, “for the largest ensemble of the ancient musical instrument, damru.” The twin feats were accomplished as it celebrated Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, […]
After the Gujarat High Court reprimanded the Government for inaction on the issue of stray cattle, the state announced measures to tackle the problem in the state. Education Minister and State Government Spokesperson Jitu Vaghani said that the government will bear the cost to keep their cattle in shelters (cages). The state will build more […]
NIA seized objectionable documents and digital appliances during raids on several locations including Delhi after 2988 kg of heroin was captured from Mundra port in October 2021. The Mundra Drug case was handed over to NIA soon as the monetary value of the captured drugs was found to be worth more than Rs. 21000 crores […]
While most of us are familiar with the yellow and reddish-brown gas giant, the James Webb Space Telescope’s near-infrared camera, with its specialized infrared filters, has shown Jupiter encompassed in blue, green, white, yellow and orange hues. The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s latest and most powerful telescope, has captured new images of our solar […]
The prevalence of anaemia among children and women has increased in most states and Union Territories (UTs) in the last five years. According to the latest findings of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 67.1% of children aged 6-59 months were anaemic in 2021 against 58.6% in 2016. The NFHS considers women in the reproductive […]
Women on average have more sex partners than men in 11 Indian states and UTs but the percentage of men who had sexual intercourse with someone who was neither their spouse nor lived-in with, stood at 4 per cent, much higher than that of women at 0.5 per cent, according to the latest NFHS data. […]
Indian Women’s fast bowling legend Jhulan Goswami, who is set to retire after a ODI at Lord’s on September 24, has said more scientific research is needed to understand the effects of women’s menstrual cycles on an athlete, particularly in cricket where a player has to be on field for six hours. “When I was […]
Sheryl Sandberg, 52, who will be stepping down as the COO of Meta (formerly Facebook) in Autumn, tied the knot with Tom Bernthal on August 20 in Wyoming, US. Bernthal is a marketing CEO and former NBC News producer. In an Instagram post, Sheryl shared a snap of herself and her new husband in a […]
Hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over Delhi’s education model getting mentioned in The New York Times (NYT), the daily on Friday clarified saying it was not a paid promotion. The newspaper stated that the mention was a result of independent and impartial “on-the-ground […]
After the Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition dropped by a Pakistani drone in Jammu’s Toph village located near the international border, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted raids at multiple locations. The raids were conducted in Jammu, Kathua, Samba and Doda. A case was registered on February […]
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside a temple in Queens, New York was destroyed by miscreants in a second such attack in two weeks. The incident took place in the wee hours Tuesday morning and is the the latest in a series of attacks on Gandhi statues in the US . CCTV footage shows six […]
Vibes Of India is back with the list of happening and most amazing events and workshops close by to you, Do check out these events share them with your friends with whom you think you should attend those events. Generations of Ashtanayika 1.0 The storyteller from one part of the stage will explain the shlokas […]
China is known to set up its own world order. While most countries hold China as blatantly defiant of international protocols, the dragon looks upon its enterprises as vested in its economic growth. Over the years, Xi’s iron hand has fisted China as a formidable power and one that threatens to re-align world powers. Little […]
When is Parsi New Year? Parsi New Year is celebrated in mid-August in India. It is also known as Jamshed-e-Navroz after the legendary King of Persia, Jamshed, who started the Parsi calendar. He also instituted Navroz meaning “new day.” History of Parsi New Year Parsis follow the religion of Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest known […]
Popular stand-up comedian Raju Srivastava’s health continues to be critical. The artiste remains on life support at the ICU, AIIMS, Delhi. Fifty-eight-year-old Srivastava was admitted to the hospital after suffering a heart attack on August 12, during a workout session at a gym. He underwent an angioplasty the same day. “Srivastava remains critical and on […]
Author Salman Rushdie is on ventilator and could lose an eye after he underwent surgery following a knife attack at a literary event in New York, Friday. The attacker has been identified as Hadi Matar, 24, from New Jersey. So far, little is known about the young man. Here are the five facts ascertained: A […]
Pic: White dust covers up the trench that was once River Tille in France About 60% of the EU and the UK is affected by drought, according to the European Drought Observatory. Record-breaking heat waves linked to climate change have dried up rivers across the continent and sent water reserves plummeting to historic lows. This […]
In December 2021, RJD leader and Bihar Deputy chief minister Tejaswi Yadav tied the knot with long-time friend Rachel Godinho. While Tejaswi comes from a political background, Rachel, who is now Rajshri, comes from a regular set-up. Describing his wife as “the perfect partner,” he said his family fully supported his decision to marry her. […]
Aarya Walvekar, an Indian American teenager from Virginia, has been crowned Miss India USA 2022 at the annual beauty pageant held in New Jersey recently. The 18 year old whose instagram handle is @aaryawalvekar has been on cloud nine. Her instagram is full with her experiences about the contest and ofcourse, a lot of pictures. […]
Even though the incident took place in January 2022, smoke from the fire finally made its way earlier this week. SpiceJet issued a statement saying the smoking incident took place on its Dubai-Delhi flight on January 20 when passengers were boarding the plane and the cabin crew members were busy completing the on-boarding procedure. After […]
Hailing Amit Shah a “backstage hero,” Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, Wednesday, released Shabdansh in the capital. The book is a collection of the Home Minister’s landmark speeches on a range of issues – from politics and spirituality to nation-building and tough decisions. The title, edited by Shivanand Dwivedi and published by Rupa, will work as […]
As NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope turns its gaze on a selection of the more than 5,000 strange new worlds confirmed to exist in our galaxy, scientists will begin to trace out a fuller picture of their “lives” – from birth to death. Lawmakers and scientists both expressed concern that the JWST project is siphoning […]
To add some glamour and style to Ahmedabad’s monochrome fashion landscape, here’s a preview of some of the landmark brands of the world. Organised by actor and fashionista Sanskruti Jayana–the exhibition will have creations by premium brands such as Jimmy Choo, Bottega Veneta & Versace & over 15 more premium designers including Siddharth Bansal, Lovebirds, […]
Precise astronomical measurements now reveal that the length of a day is suddenly getting longer, and scientists don’t know why. This has critical impacts not just on our timekeeping, but also aspects like GPS and other technologies that govern modern life. The Ever-Changing Planet Over millions of years, Earth’s rotation has been slowing down due […]
A few days before the release of Laal Singh Chaddha (Aug 11), the Aamir Khan-Kareena Kapoor starrer finds itself embroiled in controversy. Hashtags calling for a boycott of the film are now trending on social media. Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor are known not to mince words where it comes to calling out a spade. […]
“Moon” is a song by Jin of BTS. It was released on February 21, 2020, and appears as the sixteenth track in their fourth studio album, “Map of the Soul: 7.” The song also appears as the fourth track on CD2 of BTS’s first anthology, “Proof.” Today, August 8, marks 900 days with “Moon.” Exactly […]
It’s Friendship Day and everyone around appears to have fun and celebrations with their friends. Exchanging friendship bands and brunch dates comes very naturally on this day. But for introverts, these social interactions don’t come easy. However, this doesn’t mean they can’t connect with other people or enjoy meaningful bonds. If you are an introvert […]
At precisely 9:18 am, August 7, ISRO launched the AzaadiSAT made by 750 school girls from India to celebrate 75 years of Independence. The 750 girls from several parts of the nation have created history by creating a small 8 kg weighing microsatellite which will carry 75 small payloads developed at 75 schools across the […]
Renowned French scientist Étienne Klein was obliged to issue an apology for an image he claimed belonged to NASA’s new space observatory but was actually a slice of the Spanish sausage, chorizo. Klein is a distinguished scholar and director of research at the French Atomic Energy Commission. Last Sunday, July 31, he tweeted what he […]
Happiness is difficult to measure, but one initiative at the United Nations has been trying to figure it out. The World Happiness Report formulated on two key ideas – happiness or life evaluation measured through opinion surveys and identifying key elements that determine well-being and life evaluation across countries. Maybe just daydreaming about visiting these […]
Team India will take on West Indies in the fourth T20I of the five-match series in Lauderhill, Florida, Saturday. India lead the series 2-1, having won the ODI series 3-0 last month. Ahead of the fourth T20I, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya caught up with his former Mumbai Indians teammate Kieron Pollard and shared photos on […]
How does one relate to audio stories? The voice is your guide and imagination your stage. Some find it more engaging than seeing a play enacted because it sets the mind free to create whatever it chooses to, with audio inputs as the only cue. In a bid to capitalise on this very factor, India’s […]
In a bid to do something different and also work within the sustainability guidelines, four friends in Vadodara have come up with a novel idea. At their chai stop, once done with the drinking, you get to eat the whole-wheat edible chocolate-flavoured cups! “Clan Tea House” is the brainchild of four friends. “It takes care […]
While his superstar status is celebrated globally, Amitabh Bachchan, himself, was pleasantly surprised when a friend visiting Paris shared a picture. The banner-like layout shows Big B sharing space with Cate Blanchett and another actor (name indistinct), in a bid to showcase the salon’s prowess with hair styles. Thank God, AB did not think of […]
Lovlina Borgohain, a Tokyo Olympics medalist, has accused authorities of mental harassment in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Lovlina stated that one of her coaches was refused entry to the Commonwealth Games Village, while another was sent home. The celebrated boxer stated that she had to beg to be included in the […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the US government crime investigating agency has published the name of one Indian woman Mayushi Bhagat on it’s official website in the “most wanted” category under the ” missing persons/ kidnappings” subhead. Mayushi or Mausi Bhagat, it is learnt, is an Indian student from Vadodara, Gujarat. She graduated from […]
Glam biz can take you places in a short time. Hard work and contacts of course are a stepping stone but what really matters is holding on to the top spot. While good-looks, a perfect figure, loads of confidence and the oomph factor are a must, the uncompromisable check-list needs perseverance, hours at the gym, […]
Gujarat Congress president Jagdish Thakor recently made a statement saying that Congress was committed to minorities and its empowerment. On Friday morning, rowdies from Bajrang Dal stormed at the Congress headquarters near Kochhrab Ashram in Paldi and wrote Haj House outside it. Vibes of India looks into the controversy. What was Jagdish Thakor’s statement?Jagdish Thakor, […]
The NDA presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu on Thursday won the election with a great lead and became the first tribal president of India. What has caught everyone’s eye is the extra votes that President designate Murmu got.The President-designate even got votes from opposition party MLAs. The opposition parties got a big blow as they could […]
The Supreme Court has ordered the release of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair on interim bail in all FIRs against him registered by the Uttar Pradesh police, directing all the FIRs against him to be clubbed and the power of arrest to be used sparingly. Directing the transfer all Uttar Pradesh FIRs to the Delhi […]
These are all timeless kids’ must-read classics that people of every age will enjoy—covering the years 1860 through 1990. Below are a few of English literature’s top 10 works of children’s fiction. Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll, along with Edward Lear, was the maestro of Victorian nonsense writing, his best-known work being Alice’s […]
A video of a ‘contract’ that an Indian couple signed during their wedding made headlines and quickly became popular on social media for its unique subject. The hilarious list of dos and don’ts compiled by the newlyweds’ friends is not legal. However, the 16-second video of the bride and the husband signing the document has […]
Congress party members of Ahmedabad decided to inaugurate the Riverfront’s new pedestrian bridge. With drumbeats and slogans, they marched over the bridge under the leadership of Shehzad Khan Pathan. According to the Gujarat INC workers, BJP does not have time to inaugurate it. Shehzad Khan, head of the opposition in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, claimed that […]
A malware, called Autolycos after the Greek figure renowned as the master of theft and deceit, automatically signs customers up for premium Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) services without asking for their consent. The malware has now reached the Google Play Store, later discovered to possess eight popular apps with over 3 million downloads. Although Google […]
Riding on the back of increased prices, brand Amul is likely to cross the Rs 50,000 crore turnover mark in the current year. Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, owner of the Amul brand, has already hiked the price of its range of liquid milk products twice this year. Liquid milk constitutes the major portion of GCMM’s […]
Savitri Jindal has seen her fortune rise by $12 billion in the last two years. Jindal is the richest woman, with a net worth of $18 billion, and the only woman in the top ten of Forbes’ list of the richest Indians in 2021. She inherited her husband’s steel and power conglomerate after his untimely […]
Celebrating the 113th birth anniversary of famous Malayalam poet Balamani Amma, Google illustrated a Doodle by Kerela-based artist Devika Ramachandran. The Doodle showcases Balamani Amma composing a poem and sitting by a window, with several books around her. Balamani published more than twenty anthologies of prose, translations, and poetry. She received many accolades, including Padma […]
A few exceptional works stand out while discussing famous Indian paintings as they have defied time and culture to claim their rightful position in art history.These paintings are well-known for their aesthetic appeal and the reality that each brushstroke carries with every colour drop narrating a unique story.Here are the top 10 most famous paintings […]
In 2009, the UN recognised Nelson Mandela International Day in honour of the revolutionary and his accomplishments. The choice was motivated by an appeal by the leader of South Africa, who urged the following generation to bear responsibility for leadership and deal with pervasive global socioeconomic inequalities. Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated worldwide to […]
In the final ODI, India won by defeating England by five wickets, in the three-match series, with 2-1 on Sunday. England’s captain Jos Buttler came to bat as the day’s top scorer with 60 runs. The team’s opener Jason Roy made 41 runs as England bowled out at 259. As for the Indian team, Yuzvendra […]
In the last three months, the police have reported 20-drug related incidents in Ahmedabad, including twelve MD Drug cases. According to an inquiry, drug dealers from Pratapgarh and Sanchor in Rajasthan supply MD Drugs in Gujarat. The Special Operations Group (SOG) team is attempting to arrest two Rajasthani drug dealers based on this data after […]
Despite his destruction of the economy, which led to Sri Lanka’s unprecedented collapse, Rajapaksa proved difficult to dislodge. He clung on to power thanks to the excessive concentration of power in the Executive Presidency. Nevertheless, the people’s movement brought together protestors from all walks of life to demand his resignation. Their collective mass proved overwhelming. […]
Experts at the National Galleries of Scotland made a discovery when they X-rayed a canvas before an exhibition. On the backside of an earlier work called Head of a Peasant Woman, they found a self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh hidden by several layers of glue and cardboard. Lesley Stevenson, the senior conservator of the gallery, […]
The Reserve Bank of India‘s involvement prevented the rupee from breaching the psychologically crucial barrier of 80 per dollar on Thursday after market hours in the spot market, according to the currency traders’ claims. Under anonymity, the dealers claimed that the central bank most likely sold more than $1 billion of currency on Friday to […]
The monsoon relieves the humid weather, but it also causes chaos when the rainwater clogs the roads. During this season, it’s common to see vehicles getting stuck. This auto driver experienced a similar incident, but instead of crying over it, he went outside and danced in the rain. He clearly took his lesson that when […]
Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of Mohammad Sayeed, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, identified Yasin Malik, the JKLF chief, among three others, as her abductors. Sayeed was kidnapped on 8 December 1989 near Lal Ded Memorial Women’s Hospital at gunpoint. Where a 23-year-old Rubaiya interned. She was released five days later, on 13 December 1989, […]
‘Anyone but Rishi’, says Boris Johnson to his allies in the party. Johnson, who found himself in a mess of scandals during his time as the UK’s Prime Minister, was forced to resign. He isn’t keen on making Sunak the next PM. Feeling ‘betrayed’ by his former chancellor of the exchequer, Johnson blames Sunak for […]
This year’s horror movies in Hollywood so far strike close to home. These films depict genuine fear felt in life, society’s horrors, and a human’s horrifying predatory character.Themes of environmental destruction (Crimes of the Future), gender oppression (Men), toxic internet culture (Scream), surveillance (Watcher), and sexual repression (X) loomed large, linking fantasy horrors to genuine […]
Karan Johar is back with season 7 of Koffee with Karan, and the second episode saw him hosting Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan as guests. Janhvi, who lost her mother, Sridevi, in 2018, revealed that she has not yet processed her mother’s death. The Roohi star also discussed her relationship with Arjun and Anshula […]
According to reports on Thursday, a Pakistani man reportedly killed and boiled his wife in a cauldron. The incident occurred in the country’s Sindh province in front of their six children.The police found the victim, named Nargis, body in a cauldron after her husband boiled her in a private school in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of […]
Three possible candidates are vying to become Sri Lanka’s next President after the incumbent Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled this week from the country. After Rajapaksa’s official resignation letter, the Sri Lankan parliament will call upon the legislative body. Next week, its 225 members will put forth their votes for the election of a new president. A […]
The Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) professor Dr. Vanisha Nambiar has received an appointment to the WHO Technical Advisory Group (TAG-IC2) for two years. She is the first MSU alumni to achieve such a milestone. Dr. Nambiar received an invitation letter from Dr. Rudi Eggers, the Director of Integrated Health Services, WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. […]
The Dahod mass cheating case has left the education sector wobbling as the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) took action against 980 students in the examination for Class XII. This action comes forth as far as the board’s biggest taken against so many students. The board on Tuesday set an example by […]
The Uber Files expose has led to a global investigation into 124,000 confidential documents belonging to Uber Technologies, Inc. The whole scandal came to light when files were leaked to various sources. So far, the investigation of the said files has revealed Uber’s tendency to defy the law, exploit drivers, dupe police, and secretly influence […]
Pune based fintech startup OneCard became 104th unicorn of India following a new round of funding. Temasek, one of the world’s largest investors, led the Pune-based startup’s Series D round of over $100 million. The new round values OneCard at more than $1.4 billion (post-money), up from approximately $750 million in January of this year. OneCard […]
Netflix will work with Microsoft to launch a cheaper subscription plan that includes advertisements, the firms announced Wednesday. As such, Microsoft will be responsible for designing and managing the platform for advertisers who want to serve ads to Netflix users. While details of the tie-up are yet to be revealed, Netflix claims that its ads-free […]
Popular Afghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini, whose debut novel “The Kite Runner” was a critical and commercial success, revealed Wednesday, that his daughter Haris has come out as transgender and shared a heart-warming note for her. Hosseini took to his Twitter handle and posted a monochrome picture of Haris, alongside which he wrote: “Yesterday, my daughter […]
Russia is in news. Not for another man-made catastrophe but for Nature’s aberration. A deep-sea fisherman’s Instagram post of his most recent catch has baffled netizens. The crab, with a “human-like set of teeth” was netted by photographer Roman Fedortsov, who also works on a fishing trawler in Western Russia to supplement his income. He […]
To ensure a hassle-free and safe Kanwad Yatra of Shiv-bhakts, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath, on Tuesday, directed, among other things, that all liquor and meat shops should remain closed on the route in Noida and Greater Noida, which in the Gautam Buddh Nagar district. According to the directives, drones would be deployed to monitor […]
Ranveer Singh recently made his Netflix debut and got a taste of the wild alongside Bear Grylls for ‘Ranveer vs Wild with Bear Grylls’, India’s first interactive adventure reality special. The actor went on a fascinating date with nature, learning how to survive while stumbling through the harsh Serbian forests in search of a rare […]
The live-action Scooby-Doo movie released in 2002 that delivered the Mystery Inc. gang an epic adventure has been out for 20 years. The film grossed over £228million at the box office worldwide, making it a resounding hit with viewers worldwide and thrusting the cast to the forefront of acting talent globally. Sarah Michelle Gellar Sarah, […]
Ahmedabad, the World Heritage City, has made all Amdavadis proud again by achieving a position in TIME magazine’s “50 extraordinary destinations to explore” list of 2022. From India, Ahmedabad city and Kerala, God’s own country, are the only places that have made it to the list. TIME magazine mentioned that as persistent as life’s challenges […]
As the new NASA images captured by James Webb Space Telescope continue to stun the world, astrophysicist Jane Rigby, Webb’s operations project scientist, shared her first reaction after seeing the first focussed images from the telescope. “Earlier than this, the first focussed images that we took where they were razor-sharp…that for me had the very […]
Ever since PM Modi “unlocked” the Indian space sector in June 2020, over 60 firms have registered with ISRO, according to Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh. While some start-up concepts have focussed on nanosatellites, launch vehicles, ground systems and research, “quite a few” of them are involved in projects relating […]
Twitter sued Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, Tuesday (July 12), for breaching the $44 billion contract he had signed to buy the tech firm. As per the court documents, the social media giant called Musk’s exit strategy “a model of hypocrisy.” As per the court filing, Twitter has asked a Delaware court to order […]
Emmy nominations are here! And much like past years, this year also nominations were dominated by HBO drama “Succession.” With 25 nods, the family drama topped the list. “Ted Lasso,” “The White Lotus” and “Only Murders in the Building” also dominated the nomination list announced by hosts JB Smoove and Melissa Fumero, Tuesday. After dominating […]
An ice cream brand in China, Zhong Xue Gao (钟薛高), or ChiceCream, has come under fire after some consumers realised that it does not melt, even when intense heat is applied. Several photos and videos of Chicecream’s Sea Salt Coconut ice cream popsicle have been making the rounds on Chinese social media platform Weibo and […]
Elon Musk’s Twitter saga continues to impact social media platform stock prices. In the latest, Twitter shares plunged by 11.3 percent Monday after the world’s richest man announced withdrawal of his 44-billion-dollar takeover bid. Musk announced the termination of a USD 44 billion Twitter purchase deal in a letter sent by Musk’s team to Twitter. […]
Over the past week, the off-shore trough that has been dumping heavy rainfall across the west coast has terrorised Gujarat, causing widespread catastrophic flooding and infrastructure collapse. Unfortunately, it appears that these conditions will last at least until Friday. The fury of the active monsoon trough, combined with the offshore trough that is now running […]
On a day when the 7-Eleven brand was celebrating its 95th birthday by giving out free Slurpee drinks, a gun man decided to target multiple store outlets. Authorities said that at least three of the four shootings are believed to be linked to the same lone gunman. 7-Eleven, Inc. issued a statement late Monday: “Our […]
For a long time, medical professionals have been warning people about the risks of leading an unhealthy lifestyle and the related effects on the heart. And now, new research has indicated that those who work in offices have a greater risk of suffering from cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes. Workers who sit at […]
Imagine enjoying a panoramic view of snow-capped mountains and suddenly an avalanche upsets the calm. What will you do? Run away because when a white sheet advances at tsunami speed, you wouldn’t want to get pulverised under. However, mountain-lover and hiker Harry Shimmin wanted to “capture the sound of ice cracking.” He was part of […]
Pic: US President Joe Biden applauds the first images during a briefing from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) officials at the White House in Washington, Monday NASA has released an image of far-flung galaxies as they were 13bn years ago, the first glimpse from the most powerful telescope ever launched into space, which promises […]
BTS maybe on a hiatus as a pop group but creativity is known to spill-over other avenues as well. For the band’s followers, here comes good news: Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific is bringing BTS on to Disney’s streaming services following a partnership with global entertainment lifestyle platform HYBE (rebranded from Big Hit Entertainment in […]
Despite the relief it brings, monsoon can be a dampener for plans. The incessant rains that Ahmedabad has been witnessing since last week has made commute a nightmare. Schools and colleges have shut down to ensure that maximum numbers are safe indoors. However, what does one do with events already planned and lined up months […]
Gautam Adani has thrown his hat in the 5G race, taking on Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Jio), Sunil Mittal (Airtel) and Kumar Mangalam Birla (Vodafone). Interestingly, the group also says this would count towards its ₹60,000 crore charity pledge. Adani’s entry now makes it a four-cornered contest, with telecom giants Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea […]
Chances are high that you would have heard a blaring siren from an approaching ambulance. And not very uncommon is the fact that often the siren is on while the vehicle is grounded due to a traffic snarl. While there is a hurry scurry to make way for the urgent passage, the precious minutes lost […]
World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 in order to raise awareness about the global population issues, including population control and raising a healthy generation. The day was earmarked in 1989 by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme. On July 11, 1990, the day was first observed in more […]
A binge at McDonald’s or any fast-food outlet seems almost incomplete without the iconic French Fries but that is the current reality in Russia. McDonald’s decided to sell its franchises in Russia to businessman Alexander Govor in the aftermath of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The brand was re-invented as Vkusno i Tochka (which translates […]
A century-old, 3,800-tonne building in Shanghai was lifted off the ground in its entirety and relocated with the help of technology, dubbed the “walking machine.” The building was moved back to its original position on July 8, as part of a renovation project. It’s the largest and heaviest masonry structure transportation project in the city. […]
It is not for nothing that Google has emerged a verb in itself! To mark the ARMY’s ninth anniversary, the browser has made a huge change to the “BTS” search page. Onwards July 9, you get to see a shower of purple hearts on your browser each time you “google” the K-Pop craze. There is […]
Thousands of people were seen waiting in lines at the Lulu Mall outlets in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi after the mall announced midnight sales with a special 50 per cent discount. While initially it was pleasant, the outlets witnessed chaos as the people thronged in large numbers. The mall was open for the public from 11:59 […]
The man who killed Shinzo Abe believed the former Japanese leader was linked to a religious group he blamed for his mother’s financial ruin and spent months planning the attack with a homemade gun, police told local media, Saturday. Tetsuya Yamagami is an unemployed 41-year-old. Wiry and bespectacled with shaggy hair, the suspect was seen […]
If Kareena Kapoor could gyrate her hips to Fevicol Se, could the adhesive be far behind where it came to examining cracks in the British constitutional monarchy? Boris Johnson’s departure on Thursday, after a tidal wave of resignations from his top team came just three years after he took over from Theresa May in an […]
From Boeing’s MCAS failures to a collision between two aircraft in mid-air, there have been many accidents involving Indian Airlines in its affairs. And with the recent news of the aircraft issues in SpiceJet, Vistara and Indigo, let’s take a look back at seven major crashes in recent history. Air India Express Flight 1344 On […]
Ambaji Shaktipeeth, Gujarat’s one of the most visited pilgrimage sites, has registered a 225% increase in footfalls at Parikrama Path. Caused by the 51 Shaktipeeth Parikrama Mahotsav and the Light and Sound Show in April 2022, inaugurated by the CM of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel.Considering the average footfalls in March and April 2022, an increase is […]
A billboard saying “Alaska is Ours” has been spotted in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk, a day after a key ally of President Putin said that the country could reclaim Alaska sold to the United States in 1867. Residents of Krasnoyarsk were surprised after spotting the billboards across the city, Thursday. However, they do not appear to have […]
The pictures of Akshata Murthy serving tea to journalists and photographers waiting outside her residence have been picked up by Twitter users. The viral photos of Murthy serving tea and biscuit to the journalists and photographers outside their family home in London are from a few days ago. Reportedly, Sunak did not come out of […]
The most recent Marvel Cinematic Universe theatrical release, ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ is currently available in theatres. The movie premiered on July 8. The fourth instalment of the Thor film series occurs after ‘Avengers: Endgame’ has concluded. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) must reassemble a team to stop Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale) from eliminating all […]
Even though it may be called “Operation Lotus,” this undertaking is far removed from political consequences. An MSU PhD scholar’s research has made it possible to extract fibre from lotus stems and blend it with other natural fibres to make an eco-friendly, soft, breathable and anti-bacterial fabric. And now she is training women to do […]
Japan is a country where gun regulations are strict and shootings are exceedingly rare. Abe, who resigned due to health issues in 2020, was fatally shot in broad daylight Friday while speaking at a campaign rally in the city of Nara. The police detained a suspect and retrieved a gun at the scene that appears […]
What started as an experiment to solve short staffing issues at Toronto-based Freshii, has turned out to be the global way to go. Freshii’s “virtual cashiers” make $3.75 an hour as compared to the regular $15 (CAD). But the business is thriving. Toronto-based fast-casual brand Freshii is known for its health-forward offerings available across its […]
After the former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe got shot in Nara, the doctors attempted to save him for nearly five hours. However, he didn’t survive, and according to the hospital, he had a “wide gaping hole in the heart”. Around 11.30 am, Shinzo Abe, 67, was speaking during a campaign rally in the […]
Ever since it was revealed that Tesla chief Elon Musk secretly fathered twins with a top executive of the billionaire’s Neuralink company, there have been speculations swirling around on the identity of the woman, with whom Musk had an affair. The woman has now been identified as Shivon Zilis. She is believed to have given […]
The world has reacted with shock over the “reprehensible” attack on Abe. However, it is learnt that some Chinese nationalists celebrated the assassination . Moments after Abe was shot during a campaign speech in western Japan, some Chinese nationalists celebrated the incident on Weibo, which is China’s Twitter-like microblogging site. They hailed the attacker as […]
The Maldives has generally been an ideal tropical escape, and this was especially true during the pandemic. Last year, with 1.3 million travellers, tourism almost returned to the pre-pandemic status, compared to 1.7 million travellers in 2019. And now that sea levels are rising, the country with the lowest global elevation might have a solid […]
On July 12, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will release its first scientific images, raising the curtain on a new era in astronomy.Among crucial areas that the $10 billion telescope will help understand, are: 1) Detecting Light from the First Galaxies and Planets formed after the Big Bang: Ever since the Big Bang, the […]
A Brazilian model who volunteered to fight for Ukraine was killed in a Russian missile strike, according to local media reports. Thalita do Valle, a 39-year-old former model, had just been in Ukraine for three weeks. She had joined the sniper squad. On June 30, a Russian missile struck the Kharkiv region when Valle, along […]
Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur’s trailblazing took her all the way into the Wimbledon 2022 final after triumphing 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 over Tatjana Maria in a 1-hour, 43-minute semifinal clash, Thursday. With the win, Jabeur becomes the first Tunisian, first Arab and first African woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open Era. […]
Pic: Marina with half-cousin Rahul; (Left) With BoJo British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will probably remain the first British premiere to have a strong Indian connection. His estranged second wife, Marina Wheeler, whom he married in 1993, has an ethno-Indian mother. Dip Singh has been a distinguished British media name. Dip had previously been married […]
Pic: (Left) The Tunisian Jabeur; (Right) The German Maria Ons Jabeur scripted history by becoming the first Arab woman to have reached the Grand Slam semi-finals. The Tunisian player beat Marie Bouzkova 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 in the quarterfinals, Tuesday. “It means a lot,” said 27-year-old Jabeur, who is ranked No. 2 in the world. “I […]
After six Pakistani citizens were issued voter IDs and ten got Adhaar Cards in the Mehsana district, the Gujarat Police ordered an inquiry. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Achal Tyagi issued the order. “Through an application, Mehsana A division police station has also been informed. “During the primary inquiry, if any Pakistani citizen is found […]
Not that any proof was needed to endorse the mundane “times have changed” statement but this one begs for it. Consider this: a same-sex couple meet on a dating app, find each other in a crowded London event by what3words, is separated by the pandemic and are finally united in holy matrimony! That’s the story […]
When Kailash Kher sings, he gets lost in a unique musical realm, carrying the listeners with him. Today, on his birthday, let’s look at a few of the singing legend’s melodies. As it isn’t easy to rate his songs, we have tried to list ten of his most beloved songs here. Allah Ke Bande- The […]
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann married Dr Gurpreet Kaur from Haryana’s Kurukshetra, in a private ceremony at his home in Chandigarh, earlier today. The regular band, bajaa, baraat were missing but the festivities seemed intact. Visuals on television and Twitter showed Mann and his bride dressed in red at the Anand Karaj ceremony. Aam Aadmi […]
On Tuesday, the police arrested a man for reportedly killing his wife, and hiding her body for 40 days in Surendranagar underneath a pile of stones in a deserted area. Ranjan Ben Odakhia, residing in Daldi village under Vinchhiya taluka of Rajkot district, since March 31, had gone missing. Rajesh Odakhia, Ranjan’s husband, had lodged […]
Pic: (L-R) Debbie Turner, Angela Cartwright, honouree Julie Andrews, Nicholas Hammond, Kym Karath and Duane Chase attend the AFI Life Achievement Award in June The famous “Sound of Music” and “Mary Poppins” star, Julie Andrews, was recently felicitated with AFI’s 48th Life Achievement Award. To celebrate her journey in filmdom, the Von Trapp siblings, along […]
On Wednesday, Indigo, the country’s largest carrier, and Vistara Aircraft, the joint venture between Tata Sons and – Singapore Airlines, encountered technical malfunctioning incidents. Vistara aircraft on its way from Bangkok experienced an engine failure after landing, but the passengers and crew deplaned safely. The officials reported that Indigo’s Raipur-Indore flight cabin crew observed smoke […]
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has been under a lot of pressure after the near-collapse of his government, has finally set to resign. Since Tuesday, 40 ministers and aides, including three 3 cabinet ministers have resigned from the government, and more people have continued to leave. Yesterday many senior cabinet members gathered at Downing […]
“Koffee With Karan” is all set with freshly-brewed episodes of Season 7. The show is known to take viewers on a sneak peek into the lives of the rich and famous. The inaugural episode, July 7, will feature Rocky Aur Rani aka Alia and Ranveer from Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The teaser was […]
Former Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh is the fourth candidate to jump into the vice-presidential race, even as there are intense speculations that any of the three Muslim names from the NDA, outgoing union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and former union minister Najma Heptullah could make it the post. […]
Life changed when just about everything could be ordered in. So much so that going out for a meal is now restricted to special occasions. For the usual change from home-cooked meals, it is usually a Zomato or Swiggy delivered parcel. Not entirely oblivious of a “hidden cost” of the delivery, not many would have […]
A research group from IIT Madras developed an AI-based tool that can predict cancer-causing genes in a person. Doctors can devise personalised treatment strategies using the new tech. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, research group has named this tool PIVOT. They have designed it to foretell the presence of cancer-causing genes from a sample. They […]
A new Bangtan episode that just aired reveals the making-of video for BTS’ Grammy performance. BTS gave a live performance at the Grammys this year, but it wasn’t smooth sailing. The group faced its fair share of difficulties, including Jin’s injured hand, J-Hope and Jungkook’s Covid-19 testing and recovery. However, the group gave one of […]
The DGCA has demanded SpiceJet an explanation after an unusually high number of incidents involving their aeroplanes. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has identified significant flaws in SpiceJet operations. The notice includes operating flights with degraded safety margins, poor internal safety oversight, and vendor late payments resulting in a shortage of spare parts […]
CM Bhagwant Mann is all set to marry Dr Gurpreet Kaur, Thursday, July 7. The close private ceremony is expected to be solemnised at his residence. The 48-year-old comedian-turned-CM’s bride is from Sangrur. Various media reports suggest that Mann’s mother and sister have chosen Kaur. For Mann, this is his second marriage. His first wife, […]
A leopard near the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary attacked an 80-year-old visually impaired woman in Gujarat’s Amreli district. According to the forest officials, the victim, Shantaben, was sleeping in her hut late on Tuesday. After hearing her cries, the villagers from the outskirts of Jabal village in Savarkundla taluka rushed for her help. But it was […]
A new drama on the execution of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann is heading to Jerusalem Film Festival, where it will make its Israeli debut this month. The Jerusalem Film Festival will take place July 21-31. The Hebrew-language feature “June Zero,” which recently premiered in the Czech Republic, is set in the days leading up […]
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe will soon start selling gold coins this month as a store of value to tame inflation. RBZ Guv John Mangudya issued a statement, Monday, stating that the coins will be available for sale onwards July 25 in local currency, U.S. dollars and other foreign currencies at a price based on […]
With infections spreading rapidly in the world’s biggest gambling hub, Macau has locked down one of the city’s most famous hotels, the Grand Lisboa, after more than a dozen COVID-19 cases were found there, Tuesday. At least 16 other buildings across the special Chinese administrative region are also under restrictions with no one allowed to […]
Come 2024 and things might change vis-à-vis Disney and Mickey Mouse. According to US Copyright Laws, 95 years is the length of time an anonymous or pseudo-anonymous body of artistic work receives protection. Mickey is Disney’s most well-known character, serving as brand’s mascot ever since his introduction in 1928′s Steamboat Willie. While the style and […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad conducted the 61st round of business inflation expectations survey (BIES) in order to predict the amount of slack in the economy by asking a panel of business leaders about their inflation expectations in the short and medium-term. Released on July 5, the BIES says “there are early signs of […]
Pic: Professor Teruhiko Wakayama explains the process Scientists at Japan’s University of Yamanashi have successfully produced cloned mice using freeze-dried cells in a technique they believe could one day help conserve species and overcome challenges with current biobanking methods. The United Nations has warned that extinctions are accelerating worldwide and at least a million species […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has started investigating a few people from Ahmedabad. Reportedly members of a WhatsApp group with a person involved in the Udaipur murder conspiracy. The National Investigating Agency (NIA) is handling the problem concerning the murder of Udaipur over his support for Nupur Sharma. NIA revealed the presence of a WhatsApp […]
Scientists have decided to send a unique fingerprint painting in the Euclid spacecraft which is set for launch in 2023. This European Space Agency mission, which is aimed at exploring the evolution of the universe by the help of 3D mapping, will have the painting as a representation of human civilisation. The artist – Lisa […]
The Indian government’s decision to do away with service charges at restaurants will make restaurant bills lighter. However, that does not come as good news for employees of the industry who look forward to tips as a supplement to their low incomes. Servers, waiters, kitchen staff and cleaners will be directly impacted by the decision […]
After a tire ruptured and damaged its exterior, an Emirates passenger jet flew for over 14 hours with a big hole in its side. According to sources, the passengers heard a loud bang 45 minutes after the Airbus A380-800 left Dubai for Brisbane on Friday. The pilot instantly contacted the Brisbane airport requesting to meet […]
A prevention pill for a hangover is on sale in the UK. Alleged by the company to give the consumer a clear head in the morning after a night out. Buyers can purchase thirty Myrkl supplements online for £30. For best results, the consumer should take two tablets one hour before drinking.According to scientists, it […]
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), a regulatory agency under the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has fixed the retail prices of 84 basic drug formulations utilised in treating different diseases.In a notification by the NPPA to the pharmaceutical companies, they strictly advised them to follow the prices. Further warned that failing to do […]
In Gujarat for a two-day assessment and prep work of ground realities before the Assembly elections in December, Delhi chief minister and AAP leader addressed a massive gathering of party workers at Naroda Mewada Green Party Plot in Ahmedabad, Sunday. Among his big ticket assurance was the promise of free electricity in Gujarat. “If the […]
Over the past few weeks, the debate on remote work has become more intense. Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees they could continue their hybrid work arrangements if they spend at least 40 hours a week in the office. This was, of course, a tongue-in-cheek way of telling employees they wouldn’t be working from home […]
As the BJP-Eknath Shinde alliance assumed power in Maharashtra on June 30, the Aarey Forest controversy resurfaced. The relocation of a metro car shed was, in fact, one of the first decisions that the new government enforced. However, this story goes back two-and-a-half years. A protest, supported by AAP and the Shiv Sena, was held […]
The continuous 24-hour rainfall on Saturday witnessed the death of four people in Saurashtra.On Friday evening, two labourer children’s bodies were discovered near a lake in the industrial area of Shapar-Veraval, bordering Rajkot.Arjun Bariya and his brother Ashwin, aged 5 and 9 respectively, from Madhya Pradesh, were ragpickers, went to waste collection on Thursday and […]
Pic: At a press meet later in the day, Aaditya Thackeray clarifies the incident Ahead of the two-day special session of the Maharashtra Assembly beginning Sunday morning, the Shiv Sena legislative party office at the Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai was found sealed with a notice. A white paper was stuck with a plastic tape on […]
On Saturday, the intelligence wing of Rajasthan police arrested three people on the charge of espionage for Pakistani intelligence agencies. Three of the 23 individuals detained during a special operation in border areas like Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Churu districts were the targeted of the action. Umesh Mishra, director general of police (intelligence), said on […]
With Maharashtra in its kitty, the BJP has consolidated its position in the south-western region. It is now eyeing the South, especially Telangana, where Sunday marked Day 2 of the BJP’s national executive meet. Hyderabad was all decked up for the mega event. The BJP’s foray into the Telangana Rashtra Samithi bastion was addressed by […]
Athar Amir Khan, the second topper in the 2015 UPSC batch and the former spouse of Tina Dabi, an IAS, is getting married again. Khan and Dr Mehreen Qazi, his future bride, exchanged rings, and Khan shared a photo of the two on social media with the hashtag #engagement.Additionally, Dr Mehreen posted a picture of herself and […]
Typhoon Chaba hit Guangdong Province in China at about 3 pm, Saturday. Several flights were cancelled and businesses were closed due to strong winds and torrential rain. And now, images have surfaced of the rescue of sailors from a sinking ship snapped in two by the strong waves created by Typhoon Chaba in the South […]
Pic: James Webb (behind) and the Hubble (bottom right) To begin with: Ever wondered how we get weather updates or use GPS tracking? How traffic on highways is reflected on your smartphone? Very simply put, satellites are put into sky to snap, record and relay the information to Earth. The images and info they document […]
A lawsuit against comedian and actor Kapil Sharma for breaching the contract for his North America tour in 2015 was filed by a company named Sai Inc. According to Amit Jaitly, a renowned promoter of shows in North America, Kapil signed and paid for the shows but had failed to perform at one of the […]
Pickles and chutneys are integral to Indian culinary tradition. The recipes may vary but pickles remain the source of adding in the sour/tangy-spicy element to food. In some parts of India, as in Punjab, boiled seasonal vegetables are sometimes tossed in oil tempered with spices and flavours. Down South, a paste of curry leaves with […]
Volvere Vibe, launched on June 12, 2022, can turn any computer into a supercomputer with a single click. Ankit Shah and Abhi Savadiyawala are alumni of Charusat University, and they invented this revolutionary product. Students and researchers can use it to access high-end computer powers. Currently, the cost of supercomputers is expensive, due to which […]
On Friday night, a 20-year-old man named Lovlesh Parmar was murdered by four people, including a woman. The incident took place in the Amraiwadi area of Ahmedabad district of Gujarat. The police have filed a complaint against the accused connected to the killing. The murder has turned out to be a fallout of the killing […]
Fashion is a style statement. The way one dresses speaks a lot about the personality, the identity of the individual, his or her beliefs and choices. Dressing “season appropriate,” however, cannot be overlooked. Even if one cannot go wrong with a LBD (low black dress) for a formal evening, it might not work out for […]
This Friday (July 1) morning, saw Netflix crash for a few minutes after the premiere of “Stranger Things” (season 4 volume 2). Ever since, Twitter users had a field day sharing memes and jokes about the sudden crash. As millions of fans eagerly waited for the streaming giant to fix the technical glitch, a battle […]
North Korea has traced the origin of its Covid outbreak from “people touching alien things” near the South Korean border. In fact, the country is now battling its first outbreak of Covid infections, declaring a state of emergency in May after two years of enforcing tight restrictions to prevent the virus from entering the country. […]
Bowing to pressure, Amazon has restricted search results and inventory related to LGBTQ+ topics and products in the United Arab Emirates. A number of books related to the community have been removed from sale in the UAE. Additionally, search results for 150 plus keywords including broad terms like “LGBTQ”, “Pride” and targeted searches like “transgender […]
They ruled the 1960s and 19670s and now four decades later, iconic Swedish group ABBA has reunited for the first time in public. The legendary members Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Reuss came together for a virtual-yet-live performance of their album “Voyage” at the ABBA arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park […]
Uddhav Thackeray is known to be a genteel man who insists on polite courtesies. He was hailed at one point for his photography skills and did indeed branch off into an advertising business. It was Uddhav’s cousin, Raj, the more aggressive, who was expected to be the political heir. But he branched off with his […]
Ahead of NASA’s release of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first full-colour images and spectroscopic data on July 12, we may finally have hints of what the first few operational images will look like. The first pictures from the $10 billion-dollar deep-space observatory will include “the deepest image of our universe that has ever been […]
The world’s largest chocolate factory, Callebaut at Wieze in Belgium, has shut down after a salmonella outbreak. It identified lecithin, an emulsifier routinely used in making chocolates, as the source of the contamination. The factory produces liquid chocolate in wholesale batches for 73 clients, such as Hershey, Mondelez, Nestle and Unilever. There have been no […]
June 30 marks 15 years since Apple released what’s arguably its flagship device: the iPhone. A decade and a half later, there are few products that have managed to reach a similar level of brand recognition. Announced to an eager audience in 2007, the iPhone has revolutionised how we communicate and even how we live […]
Pic: Vivek Phansalkar (left) and Sanjay Pandey (right) Amidst all the hurly-burly of Maharashtra’s politics, comes a new commissioner of Mumbai Police. The state Home department has appointed 1989-batch IPS officer Vivek Phansalkar as the new commissioner of the Mumbai Police as Sanjay Pandey is scheduled to retire Thursday. Phansalkar had earlier held important posts […]
In a bid to recalibrate business priorities, Byju’s has opted the downsizing route. The online education provider has allegedly laid off 2,000 employees across its group companies as the unicorn looks to mitigate the effects of slowing demand after two years of hypergrowth, according to Indian media reports. The Byju Raveendran-led edtech platform has laid […]
Anxiety works in different ways. For some, it signals stress and panic disorders while for some, it leads to seeking relief in physical work-outs, creative pursuits, or even binge eating. However, medics warn against the puffs that some resort to as a therapeutic activity. According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India, 2016-17, about 267 […]
R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women, girls and boys, almost 20 years after first facing allegations. The 55-year-old was found guilty on all nine charges he faced, and the punishment was announced by Judge Ann Donnelly in the Brooklyn federal court. “The verdict is in: R. […]
Filmmaker Nalin Kumar Pandya has been invited to join the Oscars Awards committee. This makes him the first Gujarati to have figure in the esteemed list of jurists. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the body that represents Oscars. According to the official website: “The Academy has extended invitations to 397 artistes […]
The Hurun Research Institute on Tuesday identified 122 future Unicorns in India from 25 cities as a part of the ASK Private Wealth Harun India Future Unicorn Index 2022. According to the list, Bengaluru is still the unicorn capital of India, with 46 unicorns, followed by Delhi NCR and Mumbai, which have 25 and 16 […]
Even though India won both T20I with Hardik Pandya as series captain, the victory has come with a bitter taste in the mouth. Pandya has landed himself in the middle of a controversy after a video went viral on social media from the 2nd T20I where the Indian skipper can be heard abusing his teammates […]
Kartik Aaryan, the star of the movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, is soaring with the current box office numbers of the film in theatres. At 230 crores, on its day forty-two, from its opening number on the first weekend of 23 crores.The actor, with his co-stars, successfully captured the audience’s attention in the cinemas. The film […]
RM, the K-pop sensation and BTS leader, announced his future plans after the BTS hiatus, and fans cannot hold it back. Better known as Kim Nam-joon, the rapper talked about his journey from being a hip-hop lover to making his debut as a K-pop star. However, his plans sway a bit farther away from the […]
An unusual double crater has been spotted on the Moon after an object crashed landed on the lunar surface earlier this year. NASA says the twin crater is the result of a rocket body colliding with the rocky surface, but the precise identity of that rocket currently remains a mystery. The rocket hit the Moon […]
Recognising the contributions of late Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in statistics and economic planning, the Government of India designated to celebrate the birth anniversary, 29 June, as National Statistics Day. By marking this day, the government aims to create public awareness, especially among the young generation, so that they can get inspired by the life […]
Three in five snacks sold in India are Western. Overall, the organized Indian snacks market stands at ₹41,000 crore. But the desi namkeen segment has been losing out on their market too due to four factors: flavours, pricing, consistent availability and convenience of buying of Western brands. India’s traditional snacks have lost their market share […]
Ghislaine Maxwell was handed a 20-year prison sentence by a court in New York on Tuesday for helping Jeffrey Epstein in sexually abusing girls. The Manhattan federal court announced the judgement after a long-drawn case, and this means that the 60-year-old will be spending a majority of her remaining life in prison. Maxwell, who is […]
Wildlife officials at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, arrested two Indian women after 109 live wild animals were found in their baggage before they boarded a plane to India, Monday. Sathon Khong-ngern, chief of the wildlife checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi, said the animals were found when officials X-Rayed the two suitcases. The duo stand charged with smuggling animals. […]
Maintaining proper levels of vitamin D is crucial to overall health and wellness. Deficiency of the sunshine vitamin is correlated with more than 53 disease states, including breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as a host of mental health conditions. Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because […]
Bollywood star Kajol, South Indian actor-producer Suriya and filmmaker-writer Reema Kagti are among the 397 artists and executives to have received an invitation to join as members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The list of new members was announced by the Academy, Tuesday. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences […]
As the political turmoil in Maharashtra coils more and more, Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant whipped the blame on Gujarat BJP. He accused the party of betraying Bal Thackrey, who supported the party after the 2002 riots. According to Sawant, the Bharatiya Janata Party staged the rift within the Shiv Sena members that led to […]
A 21 year old had downloaded a gay chatting app on his phone a few days ago and what further came was pure harassment and torture. A person on the app asked him to meet at KKV Chowk on Sunday noon. He agreed to meet and when they met, the person took him into a […]
Union Minister of State for Electronics, IT, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday attended top institutes of Gujarat. In one of his interactions he said, “Startups are the new normal emerging from deep structural changes in the Indian economy, not just fashion.” He attributed the structural changes in the economy to the Narendra […]
A massive comet claimed to be bigger than Mount Everest, named C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS), is on its way toward Earth. However, making its close approach on July 14, the comet first seen in 2017 proposes no danger to Earth. According to theories by Astronomers, the C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) has been travelling in a hyperbolic orbit. […]
Global sensation BTS will be headlining an international concert as the ambassadors to support the South Korean bid to host the 2030 Busan Expo, announced HYBE, on June 24. The city of Busan has reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the BTS label to promote the Expo. According to reports, Busan, the second-largest […]
Jitu Vaghani, minister for education in Gujarat, requested the sarpanch of Rantej village in North Gujarat’s Mehsana district, Meenaba Zala, to remove her veil before the congratulatory ceremony at an event. Meenaba is the first-ever female sarpanch of the village. Vaghani was attending the launch of annual school enrolment and ‘Kanya Kelavani’ schemes here. During […]
Gandhinagar: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi praised the recent efforts of Gujarat police and judiciary with cases coming under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Addressing the Regional Consultative meeting of the Western Region on POSCO: Factors hindering the implementation and aspects of assistance of victims, Sanghvi, in his speech, said the […]
Pic: PM Modi interacts with the Indian diaspora in Munich PM Modi arrived in Munich, Sunday, on a two-day visit to Germany during which he will attend the G7 Summit. On the agenda are issues like energy, food security, counter-terrorism, environment and democracy with leaders of the powerful bloc and partner countries. “An early morning […]
This Sunday evening, India take on Ireland onwards 9 pm IST in the first T20I at The Village Stadium, Dublin. Hardik will lead India for the first time in his career. The men in blue stand to defend a 3-0 record against Ireland in T20I cricket The Pandya-led Indian team clashes against Ireland in two […]
Sunday saw the Madhya Pradesh (MP) cricket team re-write history. Under the leadership of Aditya Shrivastava, the team defeated 41-time champions Mumbai by six wickets at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, to clinch their first-ever Ranji Trophy title. This was MP’s first Ranji Trophy final in 23 years. Back in the 1998-99 season, they were […]
Pic: Bypolls held in Agartala, June 24 Bypolls to three Lok Sabha and seven Assembly seats were held across six states Friday. Counting of votes began Sunday morning. The bypolls will help the poll panel fill up vacancies in the electoral college which elects the President of India. The Presidential election is due July 18. […]
The Vatican’s Academy for Life and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) applauded the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that guaranteed the right to abortion. The Vatican department said in a statement that because life has “broad social significance” it cannot be protected just through […]
The rupee on Friday slipped 1 paisa to close at its all-time low of 78.33 (provisional) against the US dollar. On a volatile trade day, the rupee started on Friday with gains but ended at its record low, marking the third day in a row of lifetime-low close. During the day, the currency witnessed an […]
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has always thought of her brand “Sona” as a sum total of being Indian. Little wonder then that “Sona Home,” launched June 22, is a celebration of Indian colours, motifs and weaves. This home decorative line specialises in tableware, coffee mugs, cutlery, table linen, bar accessories and lamp shades for now. Plans […]
Maybe the planetary alignment is influencing Maharashtra’s political destiny but star gazers are definitely in for a major delight! In a rare planetary conjunction, five major planets namely, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, in our solar system will be visible brightly in a row onwards Friday. These planets can be seen through the naked […]
Ilhan Omar, the Democratic Congresswoman from Minnesota, has introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives condemning India for the alleged human rights violations, specifically those targeting Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Adivasis and “other religious and cultural minorities.” Introduced in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the resolution has been sent to the House […]
Pic: Protestors rally against the verdict, Thursday As the United States deals with the rise in gun violence amid a wave of shocking mass shootings, the country’s top court has ruled that Americans have the right to carry firearms in public. This landmark judgement will now prevent states from imposing restrictions, and gun control rules […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that the company’s new Germany and United States factories are ” gigantic money furnaces” which are “losing billions of dollars” due to battery shortages and China’s supply disruptions. The rigid COVID-19 restrictions under China’s zero-Covid policy have made it increasingly difficult for manufacturers. Talking to Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley, […]
President Joe Biden has nominated Dr Arati Prabhakar as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and assistant to the President on science and technology — which will propel the Indian-American scientist to a key White House position if the nomination is confirmed. This is the second PIO nomination in a week. […]
Till 48 hours ago, Assam was in the news for its devastating floods. Then suddenly the western political storm from Maharashtra took over the far-flung North-Eastern Assam. Thereon, floods and rains took a back seat while Eknath Shinde and his rebel camp assumed prime importance in capital city Guwahati’s five-star Radisson Blu Hotel. Local TMC […]
Almost a week after announcing his collaboration with BTS’ Jeon Jungkook, singer Charlie Puth has now shared a snippet from their upcoming music video “Left and Right.” The snippet shows “The Golden Maknae” of BTS and the “We Don’t Talk Anymore” singer having some fun!. Sharing the clip, Charlie also revealed: “Left and Right out […]
The head of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, has declared that US recession is “definitely a possibility” and cautioned that preventing one would primarily depend on circumstances beyond the Federal Reserve’s control. In his testimony to the Senate Banking Committee, the Fed chair acknowledged it was now harder for the central bank to control surging […]
With just 29 seconds left on the clock for its rocket launch on Monday, NASA aborted a crucial test that would’ve been monumental in placing humans on the moon. Later, NASA attributed the lapse to a hydrogen leak within the rocket. SLS is NASA’s most powerful rocket ever, and it aims to take the first […]
Former Miss Brazil Gleycy Correia died at the age of 27 after suffering a brain haemorrhage and a heart attack following a routine operation to have her tonsils removed. According to the Independent, Ms Correia, who was crowned Miss United Continents Brazil in 2018, died at a private clinic on Monday. She had been in […]
USA swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach Andrea Fuentes on Wednesday (June 22). The incident was reported from the solo free final at the 2022 FINA World Aquatics Championships, being held in Budapest, Hungary. Anita was at the centre of a dramatic episode after losing consciousness in […]
A judge in Argentina has ordered “culpable homicide” (amounting to murder) trial against eight medical personnel for the death of football legend Diego Maradona. The family doctor and nurses who treated Maradona will be tried for alleged criminal neglect. Maradona,60, died in Buenos Aires in November 2020 while recovering from brain surgery for a blood […]
It is raining heavily in most parts of Gujarat. The meteorological department has forecast heavy rains in South Gujarat on June 24 and 25. Heavy rain has hit Valsad, Umarpada, and Ambaji today. Farmers in the diocese have been happy with the excellent onset of rains. It has also rained heavily in rural Surat. Heavy […]
In Gujarat, the number of cases of Covid-19 has doubled in a single day. In the last 24 hours, 407 new cases have been reported, and 190 people have recovered and returned to their homes. On the other hand, Covid-19’s recovery rate has also come down to 98.97 percent. There are 1741 active cases in […]
June 21 was World Music Day!! What better way to raise a toast to music than to hum down memory lane with the BTS!! Despite the recently announced hiatus, the septet RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook keep ARMY engaged with regular posts and sneak peeks into their day. Here’s a look at […]
Stress Busters are not limited to doing things that take your mind off the preoccupation. It also extends to food. Certain foods are known to come fortified with chemicals that foster the “happy hormones” while lowering the levels of depression and anxiety triggering hormones. Remember, these are all physiological workings, and monitoring the food intake […]
In a landmark judgment, a court in Gujarat ruled that a doctor was eligible to file for medical insurance for services provided in his hospital. In June 2021, Dr. Indravadan Shah, the petitioner, filed a complaint with the Consumer Protection Court alleging Niva Bupa Insurance had failed to pay a claim. Shah said in his complaint […]
The newly introduced Agnipath “Tour-Of-Duty” Scheme by the Government on June 14, has led to significant protests in various parts of the country, mainly in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, and Haryana. However, while protesters in many states are being charged with legal cases, the Gujarat government is taking a different route. The Home department has […]
Indian cricketer KL Rahul is in Germany to address a groin injury. Expected to spend close to a month in the country, he will miss the series against South Africa and the upcoming Fifth test against England. It may be recalled here that due to the Covid-19 outbreak in 2021, the test was shelved at […]
If Amber Heard has the most beautiful face in the world according to science, the same algorithm has also declared Robert Pattinson as the “most attractive man in the world.” The 36-year-old British is known for starring in both big-budget and independent films. Pattinson has ranked among the world’s highest-paid actors. In 2010, Time magazine […]
Hong Kong’s iconic floatel, “Jumbo Floating Restaurant,” capsized in South China Sea after encountering “adverse conditions.” In a Twitter post late Monday night, Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises said that no crew members were injured. Prior to its sinking, the hotel was towed away by tugboats. This file photo taken on June 2, 2022 shows the Jumbo […]
A week almost since the Agnipath Scheme was announced and the country stands divided. The youth, to whom it caters, does not. The government which must act in favour of the majority, does. Even as brickbats are exchanged between the ruling BJP and the Opposition led by the Congress, protests and vandalism as a means […]
For actor Rana Duggubati, local stories pitched on a unique peg are what makes success. “And if done correctly, India’s own stories have the potential to go global,” he adds. The actor was speaking at a press conference over the weekend. Duggubati, best known for his stellar performance in epics such as Baahubali and Nene […]
Realme has reached the No. 3 position in India with about 600 million smartphone users. All within four years. Encouraged by its gains, Realme unveiled its first global flagship store in PM Modi’s home turf, Gujarat, earlier this month. The 13,000-square-foot space in Ahmedabad (Shyamal Cross) is part of Realme’s plan to become a premium […]
Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor and Agastya Nanda will be making their acting debuts with Zoya Akhtar’s film “The Archies “. “And it is a wrap!” After a two month shoot in Ooty, the hill station, the team has called for a wrap. Khushi Kapoor, daughter of the legendary Sridevi has declared the schedule wrap on […]
BTS is now the first, and the only Korean band ever to top the Billboard 200 with six different albums. While Proof is mainly an anthology album with old hits, it achieved the highest US sales of any album by a group in 2022. Over 259,000 of the traditional album sales achieved by “Proof” were […]
Imagine having to desert the place you call home, tie your belongings in a little packet and run for life… Never to come back to the place you once knew as “home.” Then go through series of life-threatening passages before you finally make it to a refugee camp where each day only prolongs the trials […]
The government unveiled Agnipath on Tuesday, June 14 — calling it a “transformative” scheme– for the recruitment of soldiers in the Army, Navy and the Air Force, largely on a four-year short-term contractual basis. Protesters are unhappy with the changes, particularly the length of service, no pension provisions for those released early, and the 17.5 […]
Heathrow Airport is the UK’s largest and busiest airport. Hundreds of suitcases lay sprawled across the floor of London’s Heathrow airport after the baggage system in Terminal 2 faced a “technical issue” on Saturday. Frustrated passengers posted photos and videos of the chaotic sea of baggage on Twitter. Some users claimed that there was a […]
Shamshera, the upcoming film, whose campaigning begins next week, shall observe Ranbir Kapoor back at the screen after a respite of 4 years. The newlywed star was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju in 2018. Merely hours after the poster of the film leaked online, Karan Malhotra, the film’s director reacted to the event. In […]
As the world still struggles to cope with challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its after-effects, the sudden increase in monkey-pox cases emerged as another scare. Now, North Korea said Friday (June 17) that hundreds of families have fallen ill with an “unidentified” intestinal disease. The situation will put immense pressure on the […]
Congress Leader and Wayanad MP, Rahul Gandhi has urged his party workers and well-wishers to not throw any huge celebrations for his birthday on June 19. The reason behind this appeal is that the youth of the country are protesting against the Center’s Agni path scheme and hence, in order to show their support, Congress would stand […]
Bollywood-turned-Hollywood star Priyanka Chopra Jonas donned her cheerleader cap as her husband Nick Jonas and brothers Kevin and Joe got honoured at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Friday. The Selection Panel, made up of fellow “Walk of Famers” hand-picks a group of honorees each year that represent various genres of the entertainment world. The actress […]
This Pakistani restaurant is facing a huge backlash for the ad promotion in which they used a scene from Gangubai Kathiawadi featuring Alia Bhatt. The scene which shows Alia was used to promoting a 25% discount offer for men on Monday at the restaurant. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie is based on Hussain Zaidi’s book and […]
Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the Kuortane Games in Finland on Saturday with a best throw of 86.69m. Neeraj Chopra’s 86.69 first and final legal throw enough for gold. The wet, slippery conditions at Kuortane Games posed a challenge as Neeraj Chopra did slip once. The Olympic champion survived a seemingly-dangerous fall, braved […]
Rafael Nadal announced on Friday that he intends to play Wimbledon this year despite concerns regarding his chronic foot injury. The Spaniard said that he will travel to London after positive training sessions this past week following the treatment he underwent on his foot in Barcelona. “My intention is to play Wimbledon, but it will […]
NASA’s Perseverance rover is yet to find proof of life on Mars, but it has captured “something unexpected” on the red planet. The car-sized robot has found a silver object wedged between two rocks on the floor of the Jezero crater and surprisingly enough, it has nothing to do with Martians. The debris found is […]
Earlier this week, Netflix announced a reality competition series based on the hit show, “Squid Game.” The streaming service is offering a $4.56 million as the reward, which it says is the “largest cast and lump sum cash prize in reality TV history.” In a news release, Netflix said 456 players will enter “Squid Game: […]
Indian-origin architect and design advocate Nairita Chakraborty has been appointed to the prestigious role of Commissioner of Historic England, the public body championing the country’s historic environment and heritage. Ms. Chakraborty’s appointment was confirmed by the DCMS ministry alongside four others this week. Some of her iconic projects in London include Alexandra Palace, Tottenham High […]
The one BTS member who is a regular with PDA for ARMY is Jimin. Not only do his posts open up about “still a long way to go,” he minces no words when it comes to pouring his heart out. Exactly what he did in the post Friday. The singer’s post relates to what was […]
A giant tortoise of the Chelonoidis phantasticus species was thought to be extinct 112 years ago, but a female was found on a Galápagos Island three years ago. The only known specimen of the species was discovered in 1906. Last week, after much research and study, Princeton researchers finally proved that the two specimens are […]
Actor Amitabh Bachchan got all nostalgic as he shared a monochrome picture on Instagram of fans waiting in a long queue to book tickets for his film Don in 1978. He remarks in the caption “Kya din the woh bhi!! With 5 blockbusters in one year – Trishul, DON, Muqaddar ka Sikandar, Ganga ki Saugandh […]
Neetu Kapoor is making a comeback to the industry after 9 years with her film JugJugg Jeeyo, (also starring Anil Kapoor, Kiara Advani, and Varun Dhawan) finally shared details about her son’s married life. Ranbir Kapoor, a prominent figure in Indian Bollywood finally tied the knot this April with Alia Bhatt, after dating her for 5 years. The wedding […]
A ‘Game of Thrones‘ spin-off based on the fan-favorite character Jon Snow is in early development at HBO. Kit Harington is in talks to reprise his role in this live-action series. The plot revolves around the events after the Game of Thrones ending, presumed to be a cast-iron ending of the massively successful series. In […]
Gujarat has surpassed the thousand-plus mark in its 104-day records with 1,102 active COVID cases On Thursday. However, it is noteworthy that half of the cases are from Ahmedabad. For Ahmedabad city, the 113th daily tally was 113. On the other hand, the 110th day daily tally for the entire Gujarat was 228. It is […]
Hundreds of women, mostly doctors and bankers showed up at Britain’s most valued Royal Ascot race meeting, in traditional sarees, Thursday. Interestingly, Royal Ascot has long been associated with sartorial excellence and elegance and the dress code is firmly tied into this belief. The event is considered one of the highlights of the fashion calendar. […]
US President Joe Biden nominated Indian-American Radha Iyengar Plumb to a top Pentagon position. Currently serving as the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Ms Plumb was, on Wednesday, nominated to the post of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. Prior to her appointment as Chief of Staff, Ms. […]
Cosmetics maker Revlon has filed for bankruptcy in the US, as it says supply chain disruptions have driven up the cost of raw materials for its products. The 90-year-old firm says it has also been struggling with supplier payments, inflation and labour shortages. In a court filing, the company said that supply chain disruptions had […]
A report by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration mentioned that out of 392 crashes, 273 were Tesla vehicles using Autopilot or the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta. The report was made public June 15. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) has attributed 392 crashes to self-driving and driver assistance technologies in the last ten […]
On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law Juneteenth National Independence Day. It will become the 12th legal public holiday, and the first new one signed into law since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan. The day marks the end of slavery in the US. What is Juneteenth? […]
While all countries and organisations mandate a clock-in and clock-out, not to forget the minimum hours of work, France is the only country where it is illegal to eat at your work station/ desk. The French labor code prohibits workers from eating lunch in the workplace. The lunch break, or “la pause déjeuner,” is now […]
I think the courage of wanting to be honest indeed always creates unnecessary misunderstanding and invites disasters RM aka Nam Joon On June 15, BTS announced a hiatus for the band. In simple words, there will be no group music or concerts. The septet, will however, shoot the Run episodes and focus on solo projects. […]
The lure of the lucre of many a Gujarati entrepreneur often cares less to look at the long arm of the law. Dhandho is the bottom line here, not the mandatory legal paperwork. This explains why the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a warning to as many as 1,552 companies in Gujarat for not […]
UK: Priti Patel, the Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, hails from a Ugandan-Gujarati background. However, Twitter trolled her bad for her court-approved decision to send illegal migrants to Rwanda. On June 11, the London High Court authorized her plan and allowed the first flight to proceed. However, on Wednesday, the European Court blocked the […]
The Talking Point: Gravitational microlensing Something to do with Physics? Yes. Astrophysics. Why is it in the news? Gravitational microlensing recently discovered a black hole wandering aimlessly in space. It is so fast that it can travel from Earth to Moon in three hours. Is it coming our way? No. But these findings open a […]
The beleaguered veteran Gujarat Congress leader and former union minister, Bharatsinh Solanki, who quit active politics to take a sabbatical in early June, has been provided with an armed security guard following his application to the State Government that he had a threat perception from his estranged wife. Announcing his sabbatical on June 3, Solanki […]
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has entered Day 110. But growing louder than the deafening sorties are murmurs about Russian president Vladimir Putin’s “ill-health.” Media across the West has been awash with reports about the 69-year-old President just being given “three years to live by doctors.” In the latest report, it is now alleged that his bodyguards […]
BTS Festa is an event where BTS celebrate their debut anniversary with ARMY. The annual celebration includes many gifts, like new pictures, funny profiles, video content, special songs, radio programs, and more. BTS FESTA 2022 on June 13 marked the K-Pop group and Fandom’s ninth year together. To celebrate the occasion this year, the septet performed […]
AQLI Report: Map showing most polluted countries in dark shades Globally, India is the second most polluted country preceded by Bangladesh, where life expectancy reduced by 6.9 years in 2020 due to poor air. Next comes Nepal (4.1 years), Pakistan (3.8 years) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (2.9 years). The findings were made public […]
An actor to reckon with and a human being par excellence, Sushant Singh Rajput has clearly left behind a gaping breach in Bollywood. His versatility coupled with dancing prowess, not to forget the chocolate boy looks that not many in the Hindi film industry can don, is revisited by fans time and again through the […]
Come June 18 and PM Modi will pay a visit to Mahakali Mandir at Pavagadh. The re-furbished temple now dons a new look at an outlay of Rs 121 crore. The Prime Minister will also hoist the symbolic flag atop the renovated shikhar. Briefing on the same, Ashok Pandya, Trustee, Pavagadh Mandir Trust stated: “The […]
A study conducted by the Gujarat Urban Development Department put forward its findings, Monday. The three-month sample survey covered 8,320 buildings – residential, commercial, high-rises, and special category buildings such as hospitals – across municipal corporations and nagarpalikas. Nearly 35% of the surveyed structures are without building-use (BU) permission, even as they remain in use, […]
We are halfway through 2022, and K-dramas are already ruling our hearts with excellent plots. All Of Us Are Dead, Juvenile Justice, and Forecasting Love And Weather were a few popular series that firmly established themselves in mainstream entertainment worldwide. As we step into the year’s second half, we have a line-up of various exciting […]
This seems to be a Black Monday for crypto. Market watchers woke up to a crypto all time low this year. The global market cap shrunk to $1.02 trillion from $1.10 trillion recorded June 12. The immediate trigger for the crypto crash appears to be a massive sell-off by investors amid heightened inflation fears. The […]
Today, June 13, is a celebratory day for ARMY. BTS is celebrating nine years of their debut with the fandom, ARMY. The K-Pop members — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — came together to pre-record their for Mnet’s music show “M COUNTDOWN’” at Jangchung Arena. The pre-recording is being attended by 4,000 […]
Acting on a tip-off late Sunday evening, the Bengaluru police raided Park Hotel on MG Road. The venue was hosting a RAVE (radical audio-visual experience) party and several youngsters were nabbed by the police for consuming drugs. Siddhant Kapoor was among those arrested Siddhanth Kapoor (38) was invited as a DJ at the party. He […]
Come June 15 and Microsoft will retire Internet Explorer after 27 years. The web browser was first launched in 1995 as part of the add-on package Plus! for Windows 95 that year. While informing about the shut-down, Microsoft Edge Program Manager Sean Lyndersay said that the IE 11 desktop will go out of support on […]
On June 13, the South Korean boyband BTS marks its 9-year-anniversary. To celebrate in unison with fans across the globe, the band’s youngest member Jungkook dropped a new title track, “My You,” dedicated to ARMY (fans). The announcement that Jungkook made on his social media space took fans by surprise with the latter expressing how […]
Gujarat saw a marginal dip in cases reported Sunday. As on June 12 morning, according to the PIB brief, 140 new cases were reported from the previous day. This was 14 less than the confirmed new 154 cases in the state detected on Friday. The highest number of cases (79) was reported from the city […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on a day-long visit to Gujarat, Sunday, harped on rural development as the key factor to becoming self-reliant. He stressed on the need to uplift the rural sector to achieve the target of making India a $5 trillion economy. His day was portioned into three important events. In the morning, […]
After the Friday protests that rocked multiples states across India in a mass protest against former BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal, a hate video has now been tweeted by UP’s BJP MLA Shalabh Mani Tripathi. The short video captures the police unleashing its violence on 10 men, charged with being “alleged” rioters. The […]
The media rights auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the biggest sporting events in the world, went underway Sunday 11 am IST in Mumbai. The bidding is for the next cycle 2023-2027 from top broadcasters and over-the-top (OTT) players and is expected to spillover to Monday. With Amazon pulling out of race […]
In an interview to a news portal, veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah chose to speak up. “Unfortunately, India is going through something that has been deliberately engineered. We stand out for unity in diversity. In recent times, however, vendetta politics has stifled the democratic and secular weave of our country,” stated the seasoned Shah. His comments […]
A stunning goal from talisman Sunil Chhetri and an injury-time strike from Sahal Abdul Samad powered India to a 2-1 victory over Afghanistan in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in Kolkata late Saturday evening. India will now play their final game of the qualifiers against Hong Kong on June 14. The win helped India consolidate […]
Group Captain Ravinder Singh and Colonel Shreyash N Mehta exchanged batons at Jamnagar’s Sainik School Balachadi as Colonel Shreyash N Mehta took over as Principal of Sainik School Balachadi on June 6, 2022. Through this exchange of batons, Group Captain Ravinder Singh, handed over the reins of Sainik School Balachadi to the officer as he moves […]
In a bid to generate awareness and arrive upon a concerted plan of action to stop sexual abuse, Ahmedabad Management Association conducted a seminar on “Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)” and Prevention of Children from Sexual Offenses (POSCO).” The meet, held in Ahmedabad on Saturday, was chaired by DGP, Gujarat, Anil Pratham. The gathering registered […]
Newlyweds Nayanthara-Vignesh Shivan have stirred a hornet’s nest with their visit to Tirupati, Friday. While Nayanthara was seen walking the sanctimonious premises in her sandals, the couple left devotees and priests peeved with a photo session at the pilgrim destination. After a fairytale wedding in Mahabalipuram on June 9, the pair headed to the hill […]
The education department has started tapping schools with low results in class 10. There are around 1007 schools in Gujarat with less than a 30% success rate for the tenth grade. Now, the government will grant to poor-performing schools. Moreover, there are 121 schools with 0% passing rates. The District Education Officer has started listing […]
Hyderabad-based leading fashion designer Pratyusha Garimella committed suicide at her residence in Banjara Hills, Saturday. On receiving information, the police rushed to the spot and shifted Prathyusha’s body to Osmania General Hospital. A bottle of carbon monoxide was recovered. It is suspected that she died after inhaling the toxic gas. Subsequently, a case has been […]
Tech neck results from the body position we often subconsciously assume when looking at screens. In this position, your chin comes forward, your shoulders round forward, and often your neck is flexed to look down at your phone, keyboard, and/or computer for an extended period of time. The unnatural position causes microtrauma and stress to […]
Comedian and YouTube personality Bhuvan Bam starts the shoot of his first OTT project, Taaza Khabar. The 28-year-old shared the news on his social media page and YouTube channel. The upcoming series will stream on Disney+ Hotstar, directed by Himank Gaur, the star cast includes Shriya Pilgaonkar, Prathmesh Parab, and Deven Bhojani. The fans are […]
Disha Vakani, aka Dayaben from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, will not return to the series to reprise her role.Asit Modi, the producer of the popular TV series, revealed that Vakani would not return for her beloved character Dayaben, and the auditions for the same are on the move. The news comes after a shared […]
On June 10, BTS made its long-awaited comeback with their anthology “Proof” and the brand-new title track “Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment).” Within hours of its release, both the album and the song shot to the top of iTunes charts in numerous countries around the world. As of 8 am KST on June […]
This Friday saw the release of the much-awaited “777 Charlie.” The Kannada film, dubbed in four other languages — Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu – saw a pan-India release. The movie received an optimistic viewer’s response on its first day. The business, however, can be ascertained only after the weekend tally. This Rakshit Shetty-starrer movie […]
American rapper Snoop Dogg has given his full-time blunt roller a wage hike due to the rise in inflation in the United States. Who is a blunt roller? Well, blunt is commonly used as a slang noun to mean a marijuana cigarette. A blunt roller, in that sense, would be someone who rolls in the ground marijuana […]
Google CEO and Padma Bhushan recipient Sundar Pichai is celebrating his 50th birthday today. Here’s a timeline of his career from IIT, Kharagpur, to becoming the CEO of the search giant Google. Completing his B.tech in metallurgic engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology IIT and M.S. in material science from Stanford University, he joined […]
We know them as influencers, celebrities, worth following, and millions of following. Recently Virat Kohli’s Instagram following crossed the 200 million threshold. Here’s a quick look at 15 top names that have Instagram followers hooked onto the web: Cristiano Ronaldo: 451 million Portuguese forward footballer currently is with Manchester United. As captain of his national team, […]
“Proof” is out!! Before the album dropped, a pre-release listening party was underway on BTS’ YouTube channel BANGTANTV, with over 1.3 million live viewers ten minutes before “Proof’” was officially released. The music video itself for “Yet To Come” had crossed 661,000 likes, 10 minutes before its premiere. At the time of its premiere at […]
The trailer for the much-awaited DC Comics antihero film Black Adam starring Dwayne Johnson, was released on June 9.Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the movie also stars Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone. Witnessing the last success of Batman in theatres, DC is […]
BTS ARMY and TXT’s MOA’s have another reason to celebrate. J-Hope and TXT (Tomorrow x Together) have joined the line-up at Lollapalooza, the annual music festival that takes place in Chicago. J-Hope’s July 31 stage performance makes him the first Korean artist to headline a major U.S. music festival. K-Pop sensation, TXT will stage their […]
The United Nations’ Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG), led by Secretary-General António Guterres, yesterday released a report on food, energy, and finance systems.Its been three months since the war on Ukraine began, and the world’s challenges have only intensified. While many countries were already struggling with problems related to the Covid-19 and climate change, now […]
World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 each year across the globe. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness among people about the “impact of human actions on the ocean” and to mobilise citizens for their sustainable management. The day is a reminder of the destruction caused by human activities like garbage and sewage […]
Tables have definitely turned for Radhika Gupta, as once she was bullied at school for her Indian accent, rejected by a string of jobs, but finally made her way up to being one of India’s youngest CEOs. The Chief Executive Officer of Edelweiss, Radhika Gupta, did not have a rosy childhood, as she was teased […]
Joaquin Phoenix’s masterpiece Joker has a sequel and it is been revealed by the American filmmaker and director of the film Todd Philips, The 2019 film received numerous accolades and received 11 nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards, Joaquin Phoenix won multiple awards for his performance along with Academy Award for best actor in 92nd […]
The Guinness Book of World Records has updated its list of the oldest male living on Earth. Juan Vicente Pérez from Venezuela turned 113 on May 27. His secret to his longevity is simple: a glass of sugarcane hooch each day. Does he like it neat? Well, apparently yes. Not only has Yuan touched the […]
Tokyo Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara won gold at the Para Shooting World Cup with a world record score of 250.6 in women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 in Chateauroux, France on Tuesday. The feat makes her the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics. The 20-year-old shooter broke her own world […]
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s spectacular journey to become the world’s ninth wealthiest person began in the 1990s with a port on India’s west coast and a long connection with a politician who is now the prime minister. The rest has been spent trying to identify the next industry that will help him expand his empire. His […]
Pop star Shakira and Barcelona defender Gerald Pique have ended their 11-year relationship. The couple met in 2011 during the shoot of Waka Waka (This time for Africa), the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The 45-year-old “Hips Don’t Lie” singer and 35-year-old FC Barcelona defender have two sons together: Milan, born in […]
After a much-awaited time, the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starter and one of the most anticipated movies, Brahmāstra, will release on 9 September 2022. Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani fame, Ayaan Mukherji, has dirceted the movie and Karan Johar has produced it. Further, the movie features Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni. A few […]
Vikram, on its third day of the release, wrapped up its first weekend soaring high in numbers. It marks Kamal Haasan’s highest-grossing movie after Dashavataram (2008), which grossed 85 crores. The film had a spectacular opening day of ₹34 crores on Friday. After a hold on Saturday, it grossed higher than the opening day on […]
The Talking Point: Gene Replacement Therapy is giving a longer lease of life, especially to children with terminally ill diseases. It is being used with positive results towards increasing the earlier thought life span in such cases. But it has been around for a while: True. But latest research means some children who once would […]
Nuclear capable Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni-4, with a strike range of 4,000 km, was flight tested from APJ Abdul Kalam Island at 7:30 pm on Monday. “The successful test was a part of the routine training launches carried out under the aegis of the SFC. The launch validated all operations parameters as also […]
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived the No-confidence motion against him, voting for which was held yesterday in London. Even though 148 MPs voted against him, 211 lawmakers supported Johnson and voted in his favor. Johnson described his win as ‘decisive’, which squashed all those who challenged him. Taking a cheerful tone, he said it […]
While BTS will release their much-awaited anthology “Proof” on June 10, the septet turns nine on June 13. And guess what? To usher in their new year, a special recording has been scheduled on the day at Jangchoong Stadium. About 4,000 lucky soldiers of the ARMY will stand a chance to make it the special […]
As announced by the Central Government last year, the Gujarat Government will implement the ban on single-use plastic from July 1. According to the Centre’s draft gazette notification that announced the ban, the items to be banned include earbuds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, polystyrene (thermocol) for decoration, plastic […]
Even as protests from the Patidar community against him are brewing across Gujarat, the newly ordained BJP lad on Monday abruptly retracted his claim of receiving threats and quickly deleted his WhatApp messages about this within minutes of putting them up. His comrades of the Patidar movement as well as youth especially in north Gujarat, […]
Karan Johar celebrated his 50th birthday in grand style at the Yash Raj Films studio at Andheri West in Mumbai on May 25. And the guest list, not surprisingly, had the who’s who of B-town. However, soon news started trickling in of celebs down with covid. From Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif to Kareena Kapoor […]
BTS was recently in the US on invitation by the White House to join hands in a campaign against Anti-Asian sentiments. Crimes targeting Asians have been on the rise since the Covid-19 pandemic began. “This is an important month here in America. A lot of our Asian American friends have been subject to real discrimination,” […]
Rafael Nadal, on Sunday, won a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title after beating Norway’s Casper Ruud in the final of French Open men’s singles event at the Court Philipp-Chatrier. The Spanish Nadal continued his unbeaten run-in finals at Roland Garros, defeating Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to clinch his record-extending 14th French Open title. His two-hour […]
“How many levels did the ad go through and how many people thought it was ok?” Actor Priyanka Chopra’s questions leaves many with no answer. The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) took suo-moto cognizance of the misogynistic advertisement being played repeatedly in mass media, stated the notice from DCW chairman Swati Maliwal. The commercial of […]
The International Indian Film Academy Awards, popularly known as IIFA, was held in Abu Dhabi during the first weekend of June. The IIFA Rocks event was held on June 3 and the Main Awards was held on June 4. A host of Bollywood celebrities came together for the IIFA green carpet in Abu Dhabi on […]
Despite relief from scorching sun, Gujarat is still two weeks away from monsoon. Pre-monsoon respite in the form of an overcast sky might have triggered hopes of an early onset, but the weatherman sticks to the usual June 20-June 25 monsoon inaugural in the state. However, the good news is that Gujarat will receive a […]
A misogynist advertisement of a perfume that celebrates “gang-rape culture” attracted the wrath of people, activists and politicians, prompting the Ministry of Information and Technology on Saturday to ask Twitter and YouTube take them off their platforms. The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has taken suo-moto cognizance of a misogynistic advertisement of a perfume brand […]
Fitness and Nutrition are emerging as a science in itself. Since the two aspects are inextricably linked to wellness, health and “how well we live,” the subject draws immense interest from varied spectrums across the board: varied age groups, diet watchers, women who need special attention post 40, fitness freaks or just about anyone looking […]
There is need. And there is greed. Needless shopping would be a manifestation of the second. Ironically, it also reads as “need less shopping.” Not many of us can answer a straight-faced negative to the question: Are you guilty of needless shopping? Make a grocery list for staples and inevitably the cart is laden with […]
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action towards protection of the environment. In India, to mark the day, saplings are distributed free across the country at various government venues and by NGOS. This year, PM Modi will participate in the […]
The septet turns 9 on June 13. Their incredible journey has been no less than a social juggernaut where anything they set their eyes upon… was a huge hit!!! Brands, campaigns or tracks, the mantra to success seems to be simple: hashtag BTS. The latest post from the K-Pop stars now informs us that an […]
Finally, the one-minute-thirty second teaser is out. SRK’s upcoming Jawan has been in the wraps so far. Directed by the award-winning Atlee, the shooting has been in discreet locales and away from media glare. This indeed is the first look at the sneak peak! The teaser opens with a glimpse of the Northern Lights over […]
Notwithstanding all the claims of transparency, the Gujarat Government has been found to be fighting shy of sharing information and answering only 2% of the thousands of questions asked in the State Assembly between 2017 and 2022. A joint report, “Performance Report of Members of Gujarat Legislative Assembly,” by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) and […]
Friday marks 100 days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The sombre milestone came as Kyiv announced Moscow was now in control of a fifth of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea and parts of the Donbas seized in 2014. Since Russia’s February 24 invasion, thousands of people have been killed and millions forced to flee. On the […]
Horse trading in the last minute to a deliberate jumping off ship to safer shores, label it as you want, but there’s no denying the fact that ideologies no longer govern Indian polity. Ever since 2015, the trend has been even more pronounced. Without doubt, the Congress has been the biggest victim of losing its […]
The US Commission for International Religious Freedom or USCIRF report recommended to the Biden administration to designate India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and 11 other nations as “countries of particular concern” in the context of religious freedom. The report was made public Thursday. Mandated by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, the annual International Religious […]
An exhibition of paintings by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K. titled ‘UniVerse’ opened at the Akademia Malagasy (the national academy of Madagascar) on Thursday in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo in presence of the President of the Academy Pr. Rajaoson François and other dignitaries. Commenting on the art exhibition curator and Research Repository, Asian Heritage Foundation, Yamini D. […]
The film ‘Vikram’ with super star casts like Kamal haasan, Vijay Setupathi, and Fahadh Faasil has now one more superstar who will be seen in a cameo appearance. Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Upcoming film which is the maiden collaboration between Kamal Haasan and Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of the most highly anticipated films among the cinephiles […]
Kolkata Police has registered a case of unnatural death over the demise of popular Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. The versatile singer died hours after a concert performance in Kolkata, where he sang for nearly 90 minutes and live crooned 20 songs. The 53-year-old took ill while performing and complained about some […]
Finally, pictures of the POTUS-BTS meet are out! The closed-door meet took place IST post 1 am Wednesday morning. Early pictures released by the White House showed the sensational septet at the press briefing room. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was in attendance. Outside the White House, fans gathered in large numbers, hoping to […]
Come July and wedding season is back in India. What qualifies as a summer wedding in India (April-May), fits into the late spring bracket in the West. With fashion becoming more about comfort and a personal style statement, the traditional bridal do is being increasingly ditched for a softer and warmer look. Deciding what to […]
Food is known to trigger metabolism, which in turn, is the breaking down of nutrients into its component chemicals and nutrients. While nutrients are essential to regular physiological working, it is the chemicals that maintain the electrolyte balance, which is key to hormonal functioning. Research has established the role of hormones as the key to […]
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters Day 98, murmurs are growing loud about Russian president Vladimir Putin’s “ill-health.” “His health is deteriorating quickly. Putin has a severe form of rapidly progressing cancer,” the Federal Security Service (FSB) defector Boris Karpichkov reported messages he received from an unidentified Russian spy. Media across the West has been awash […]
Indian women’s team wins gold medal in 10m Air Rifle event at ISSF Shooting World Cup. The even was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday. India opened their account at the ongoing ISSF World Cup with the trio of Elavenil Valarivan, Ramita and Shreya Agrawal claiming the gold medal in the 10m air rifle team […]
Ahead of the much-awaited BTS-POTUS meet, the septet K-pop band engaged with the press at the White House, Tuesday. The message sent out was clear: to take cognizance of the spur in anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States. Dressed in matching black suits and ties, white shirts and formal brogues in order, the boys […]
The football you pick up from swanky atheleisure stores or even the old-fashioned stand-alone sports shop does not come from traditional football playing nations Brazil, Argentina or even Germany and France. So, the next time you bargain with the storekeepers who insist on rates that could buy you an English PL ticket, tell them “Sisola.” […]
With senior Gujarat bureaucrat Rajiv Gupta retiring on Tuesday, the State Government has given the additional charge of key industries and mines department to Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Raj Kumar and that of Managing Director, Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam, to State Development Commissioner Sandeep Kumar. As Additional Chief Secretary, Gupta handled both the critical posts when […]
The Gujarat High Court Justice, Biren Vaishnav, asserted the Industrial Tribunal order on the sweeper. Apparently, the sweeper worked for four hours a day for thirty years. The Gujarat HC ordered the authorities to amend the sweeper’s position. In addition to this, they called to reinstate the dues, given the length of the term. The […]
The Russian aggression in Ukraine has reached Day 97. While losses to property and life in business and the humanitarian violations continue in Ukraine, life in Russia is becoming a struggle. But President Vladimir Putin seems in no mood to relent. In the latest embargo, EU leaders backed a partial ban on Russian oil after […]
BTS members ushered out of Dulles Airport via a special exit K-Pop group BTS are in Washington!! The touchdown, late Sunday night, was at the Dulles International Airport (Washington D.C.) where dozens of fans waited to welcome them on what will be their first-ever visit to the White House on Tuesday. The septet has been […]
PM Narendra Modi joined the ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’ organised under the Amrut Mahotsav of Azadi in Shimla. On 31st May, the Bharatiya Janata Party telecasted the function across Himachal Pradesh and India through virtual media. Meanwhile, PM Modi interacted with beneficiaries of the scheme from Gujarat and other states. The Gujarat government organised the ‘Garib […]
A jubiliant Shruti Sharma flanked by her family after the results were declared The final results of the Civil Services Exam 2021 ( Prelims Oct. 10, Mains Jan. 2022) were announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday. The top three ranks have been bagged by women this year. Topping the rank list […]
Finally, Laal Singh Chaddha made his appearance at the IPL. The trailer was dropped Sunday night and the film, reportedly took 14 years to be canned. It is an adaptation of the 1994 Tom Hanks-Oscar winner Forrest Gump. However, fans of the original Tom Hanks starrer seemed rather unimpressed by the first trailer and even […]
On May 31, the BTS boys and the US President meet to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes and celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month. While band member Jungkook left a day early, the rest of the members left late Sunday night (May 29). The boys were seen at the airport, waving at the paparazzi. What caught ARMY’s attention […]
The dense fog dancing above a boiling cauldron hits the nose. Soaking its way into the nasal passage, it satiates that carb craving. What’s seething below is a thick full-bodied potent serum of sorts and embedded within are the pasta shapes of preference. Cloudy at times, glistening for sure and laden with minerals, the starchy […]
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the results for Civil Services Examination 2021 (CSE) on May 30, 2022. Candidates can check their CSE results on the official website of UPSC. The results are also available for the general public in pdf format for downloading. The topper of the CSE exam 2021 is Shruti Sharma, a […]
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bat against Gujarat Titans in the underway big-ticket finale at Narendra Modi Stadium. Rajasthan, who won their last match at the same venue, decided to go unchanged for the mega clash. Gujarat decided to bring back Lockie Ferguson in the XI as Alzarri Joseph […]
Pics: Hanif Sindhi The evening opened to a full house!!! An estimated 1.5 lakh people are currently breathing that frenzied air at NaMo Stadium in Motera. The MC for the evening, Ravi Shastri, while welcoming the spectators, thanked fans for supporting the IPL and making it “bigger and better” with each passing year. “Let the […]
Is cricket betting legal in India? While physical betting/ gambling in public places has long been considered illegal in India, the laws relating to online betting straddle a “convenient foggy path.” There are no Central rules that address online IPL betting sites. In absence of the same, the webbed world is full of betting adventures […]
A Republican Party leader in the US has snubbed the idea of gun control after the deadly school shooting in Texas’ Robb Elementary. Twenty-one people, including 19 students, were killed in the Texas school shooting on Wednesday, May 25. Ever since the incident, America has been divided in its stand on open sale of arms […]
“It was an overwhelming sensation going to the festival because I didn’t just go with some liquor brand or to walk the red carpet for nothing. I’m sure there were a lot of people doing it. But I went there to premiere the poster for my film Safed,” holds actor Meera Chopra. She is also […]
Singer Billie Eilish was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (TS) at the age of 11. The Grammy Award winner, 20, acknowledged the neurological disorder as she had a tic while appearing recently on David Letterman’s Netflix talk show, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.” Here’s everything you need to know about the condition. What is TS? […]
PM Modi addressed the gathering at the inauguration at KD Multispeciality Hospital, Rajkot. The Prime Minister extensively praised the growth of Gujarat in a Hindi-Gujarati blend speech on the podium. ”We have made honest efforts to make the Dream India of Gandhi Bapu and Sardar Patel,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Firstly, […]
Every time the film got criticism for the title and so now, Akshay Kumar’s Prithviraj has been renamed. Prithviraj, played by Akshay Kumar, has been renamed Samrat Prithviraj. The change is not surprising given that the film has been chastised over its title from its inception. It was in 2021 that the president of the […]
In a new video released by BTS on their YouTube channel, Suga and singer PSY were pulling each other’s leg on who has bettered the dance moves. The duo has collaborated for the a new track “That That.” Rapper PSY, better known as the “Gangnam Style” singer, is also the producer the track. The video […]
The IPL buzz has built up to a crescendo. For cricket lovers, the day holds no less a significance than a ceremonial observance. Turning on the tele at the right time is a known superstition for die hard fans… some even go to the extent of appeasing deities by way of small offerings in order […]
BTS’s RM has opened up about the group’s planned White House meeting with US President Joe Biden. On May 31, the members of the group — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook – will meet with US President Joe Biden to tackle anti-Asian hate crimes. The BTS leader published a message for ARMY, […]
A viral video shows the Civil Aviation Minister of Gujarat, Arvind Raiyani, worshipping his Kuldevi in a never-seen-before style. The Minister, also known as Rakhdhibandh Bhuva, quivered while whipping himself during a holy event. The Raiyani family arranged a musical ceremony to worship their village goddess in the Gunda village of Rajkot. They also invited […]
The much-awaited Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will be played between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The match, scheduled later today, will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Both teams have displayed some excellent cricket throughout the tournament. The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to […]
Health is wealth. And this post-pandemic milieu will, no doubt, vouch for it. Nothing beats a healthy immune system and to raise awareness about this precise surmise, “World Nutrition Day” is marked by medics on May 28. The intent of participating institutions (Spanish Federation of Societies of Nutrition, Food and Dietetics (FESNAD) leads from the […]
Amruta Fadnavis was at Cannes as a part of an initiative to create awareness about sustainability and health. The social worker, who is married to BJP leader (and former Maharashtra CM, Devendra Fadnavis), was in limelight on May 25. The slew of Bolly divas walking the red carpet at Cannes has left a glitzy trail. […]
Karan Johar ushered in his 50th with the Mother of All Parties!! Held at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai on Wednesday night, anyone who is a name in Bollywood was in attendance. Those who were not, had good reason to be absent. Chief among the absentees were Alia Bhatt, to whom Karan Johar is mentor, […]
This indeed is big news!! BTS is all set to create history. The Grammy-nominated group is all set to meet US President Joe Biden at The White House to speak about Anti-Asian Hate on May 31. The White House tweeted about the announcement, leaving fans super excited. They will discuss Asian inclusion and representation with […]
Following an investigation by London police, actor Kevin Spacey has been charged with “a number of sex offences,” including sexual assault against three men. The Oscar-winning actor stands charged with four counts of sexual assault against the men, Rosemary Ainslie, Head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said in a statement, Thursday. Five charges are […]
Author Geetanjali Shree’s Hindi novel “Tomb of Sand” has become the first book in any Indian language to win the prestigious International Booker Prize. At a ceremony in London on Thursday, the New Delhi-based writer said she was “completely overwhelmed” with the “bolt from the blue” as she accepted her prize, worth £50,000 and shared […]
CCTV footage of the accused, 20-year-old Prakash Pandya, shows him wielding a sword during the communal clashes that broke out in the state’s Himmatnagar town on April 10. New Delhi: The Gujarat high court on Wednesday, May 26, denied the ordinary bail plea of an accused in the violence that took place in Himmatnagar in the […]
Acting swiftly in the wake of the Surat Gas Tragedy, the police have arrested another suspect this week. On Monday, they captured the Managing Director of Hikal, Sameer Hiremath, a Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company. In January 2022, six labourers working at Vishwa Prema Silk Mills were found dead after inhaling highly toxic gases from a nearby […]
A unique initiative, Reloved Fashion Wardrobe, seeks to promote the purchase and sale of used clothes Aruna Raghuram Fashionable, Affordable, Sustainable. That’s the tag line of a first-of-its-kind venture in Gujarat. The venture has been founded by marketing professional Gayatri Hurra and image consultant Sandhya Anantani. They held a successful exhibition in March 2022 and […]
The New York City court exempted six Gujaratis from criminal charges for illegal immigration. The US authorities caught the six crossing the Canada-US border on April 28. On Thursday, a federal magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, Gary L Favro, instructed the young Gujarat boys not […]
When Gujarat struggled with the COVID-19 pandemic, the excruciating chikungunya made roads in the state. In 2021, Gujarat reported the highest number of chikungunya cases in India. However, the tentative data for 2022 indicates a similar trend. Gujarat witnessed a persistent rise in the number of chikungunya cases after 2019. Information from the National Centre […]
One to rarely go wrong with her fabulous sartorial choices, Deepika Padukone has been making heads turn with her Cannes looks. However, netizens are outraged at her May 25 choice: a one-shoulder billowing tangerine gown which has a huge trail. Deepika looked drop-dead gorgeous while walking the ramp with utmost grace and style. However, her […]
The BTS boys recently signed on as ambassadors of a Korean brand and were featured in an ad. Their picture wasn’t received well by ARMY, the group’s fandom, after they noticed Jungkook’s tattoo on his ring finger was blurred. Responding to the backlash, the brand apologised on social media and shared a fresh, unedited picture […]
Senior Gujarat Congress leader Bharatsinh Solanki’s Tuesday remarks against the BJP over Ram Mandir at a public meeting have invited controversy with the BJP calling it an insult to the Hindus and that it reflected the “Congress’ mindset.” Solanki, a former union minister, on Tuesday, asked whatever happened to the crores of bricks with […]
Hardik Pandya’s excellent form with the batting and bowling in the IPL 2022 predicts well not just for Gujarat Titans’ skipper, but also for Team India, according to former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif. Hardik has led Gujarat Titans from the front in his first season as IPL captain. Kaif thinks his good state will bode […]
Combining Gandhian terminology of ‘satyagrah’ and modern technology, the Gujarat Congress is soon launching a Satyagrah App while simultaneously starting a door-to-door campaign in 27 Scheduled Tribe and 13 Scheduled Caste seats to make them aware of the “anti-backward class” policies of the BJP Government. Independent MLA Jignesh Mevani and Congress SC Department Chairman […]
Shah Rukh Khan discussed a common item seen in the rooms of his three children, Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan, and AbRam Khan. SRK was in the nation’s capital for a function. Shah Rukh Khan will have a very busy year in 2023. Pathaan, his first release of the year, will be available on January 25, […]
The talking point: Artificial Intelligence software can now detect emotions during sales calls or in classrooms. Alongside, this April a press release from Intel and Classroom Technologies summed up their current joint project: working on a set of artificial intelligence tools that can identify the emotions of students in virtual classrooms. Zoom too is experimenting […]
The Surat Municipal Corporation reported cases of food poisoning at a wedding dinner in Katargam, Surat. The officials took the infected people to the hospital. However, as food poisoning started affecting more and more people, the corporation opened an OPD (Outpatient Department) for immediate treatment under the wedding tent. As per the sources, more than […]
Deepika Padukone wore an orange gown to the Cannes Film Festival on Day 8. The actress is one of the film festival’s eight jury members. Deepika Padukone has posted a new batch of photos from Cannes. The actress, who is a member of the Cannes Film Festival jury, looked lovely in an orange gown. The […]
For those who do not know much about cryptocurrencies, the crypto market underwent a huge setback in mid-May with the collapse of stablecoin TerraUSD and its sister coin Luna. As the name suggests, stablecoins are to remain stable. These are pegged to fiat currency (government-issued currency that is not backed by a commodity such as […]
The State Information Commission (SIC) issued a notice to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) regarding birth and death registrations. In reply to the show-cause order, a senior AMC official said, “There was a verbal instruction from the higher authorities. They asked to withhold birth and death registrations from June 2019 to June 2021. The numbers […]
Grocery bills for an average middle class or even upper middle-class family has seen a huge rise. What could be amassed for a Rs 3,000 departmental store jaunt, now touches the Rs 5,000 range. Surprising, however, is that it does not last that long. Despite all prudence, bordering even on a skimpy use of say […]
Heavy showers and feisty winds in Delhi brought flights with more than 900 unscheduled fliers to Ahmedabad airport. On Tuesday, during the early hours at the Ahmedabad airport, passengers were thick on the ground. Moreover, 263 passengers, including 17 crew members, were aboard an Air-Canada flight quelled due to turbulence. Three passengers and five crew […]
Molecular biologist Nicklas Brendborg’s book “Jellyfish Age Backwards” explores everything the natural world and science have to offer on the mystery of aging. From the centuries-old Greenland shark and backwards-aging jellyfish to the man who fasted for a year and the woman who successfully edited her own DNA, this book follows the thread of every […]
After the month-long boardroom drama, pausing briefly with a suspension, finally on Friday May 21, Singapore-based B2B fashion start-up Zilingo fired its former CEO, Ankiti Bose, over complaints of serious financial irregularities. However, the 30-year-old alleged that she was fired due to insubordination. “I have been suspended for the last 51 days based on an […]
A band of thugs has defrauded 15 people to acquire flats in the Narol neighborhood without evidence of income or any documents. The criminals established a DG Group office at Nandanvan Heights. The Narol police station is investigating this matter after the victims submitted a complaint on Monday, May 23, 2022. Suryakant Parmar, a native […]
Under the supervision of Nimaben Acharya, the first woman speaker of Gujarat, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly has achieved a unique accomplishment. In a one-day session in July, the Gujarat Assembly would witness an all-student cabinet and opposition. According to reports, 182 students would participate in the event and replace the MLAs. The Speaker has also […]
Thugs stormed the Atma Nirbhar Cafe on SG Highway in Ahmedabad on Monday night. They injured two young men by thrashing them consistently with chairs. Three out of four thugs fled the scene before the police arrived. However, Vastrapur cops were able to arrest one person. The Vastrapur police station has registered a complaint against […]
The Rajya Sabha election on June 10 is an ordeal for the Indian National Congress, the oldest party in India. The upcoming polls would also test the evolutionary promises by Congress in its recent Rajasthan campaigns. The candidates shall start filling out the nomination papers on Wednesday. The Rajya Sabha election, for 57 seats across […]
Gujarat’s Rajkot district has a new Police Commissioner. The Government of Gujarat Home Department has issued a notification from Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar, on May 24, 2022. The notice mentions the transfer of the gazetted officer and IPS Raju Bhargava. The Gujarat Government has immediately transferred IPS Raju Bhargava, Additional Directorate General of Police, Gandhinagar, to Rajkot. […]
After Rishi Kapoor’s death, Neetu Kapoor revealed she saw a psychiatrist. Between her and her late husband, the actor confessed that she was the stronger one. Actress Neetu Kapoor has confessed that she was “always the stronger one” in her marriage to late actor Rishi Kapoor. In a new interview, Neetu claimed that whenever something […]
Boon for some and bane for some, the pandemic, however did leave everyone with a story to tell. And now, as we gear towards “normal” leaving behind the “new normal,” here are facts that emerge on the economic front. “Profiting from Pain” was tabled at the World Economic Forum. This four-day meet (May 22 to […]
In the newest restriction on women’s freedom, Afghanistan’s Vice and Virtue Ministry has made it essential for female news anchors to hide their faces on air. Afghanistan’s new authorities are closing in on the country’s population. What began as a physical invasion and a rush to power now has implications for Afghans’ daily life, particularly […]
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been asked to conduct excavations at the Qutub Minar complex, according to reports. G Kishan Reddy, the Culture Minister, has disputed the reports. A senior official from the Culture Ministry said on Monday that the ministry is considering performing an iconography of Hindu and Jain idols discovered in […]
The local authorities have halted the Kedarnath Yatra at Sonprayag because of heavy showers and snowfall. The Rudraprayag Circle Officer, Pramod Ghildiyal, informed the media on Tuesday, May 24. The helicopter services from Phata and Gaurikund also stay suspended, he added. The suspension of the Kedarnath Yatra occurred on Monday as the clouds were bucketing […]
The recently concluded Cannes Film Festival (May 17 to May 22) chose India as the country to raise a toast to this year. And among the many Indian big names celebrated was Satyajit Ray (1921-1992). A cultural icon in India and Bengali communities worldwide, he directed 36 movies and won National Film Awards for each. […]
Global warming. Heat wave. The planet is warming up. Imminent catastrophe. How often have we heard these terms? And what do we do about it? We sit in the comfort of ACs and air coolers, either at our home or gather together in a convention center using air conditioning to thrash out ideas. And in […]
“Black and Bling” is the theme of Karan Johar’s 50th birthday bash. The milestone birthday will be celebrated at good friend Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Studios. Karan will ring in the golden year with glamour. “In-fact, the filmmaker has got Amrita Mahal, who has worked on creating the sets of films like Kalank, Yeh Jawaani […]
There is almost certainly a virus inside your body right now. Perhaps even a few. Hopefully, they are not SARS-CoV-2. Instead, these are other viruses, known as latent viruses: tiny hitchhikers that live in our bodies. If you’re healthy, they’re not likely to make a fuss. Perhaps you get a cold sore every now and […]
Dreamy locales and surreal landscapes lend that extra glamour to movies. Imagine a love story filmed amidst snow capped mountains. Now imagine the same story in a desert. And now, re-imagine the same plot set in a modern Indian city. That’s the difference. The look and feel are vastly different when India’s scenic shots are […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch caught an engineering student exchanging ₹2,000 notes with real money on Monday, May 23. The cops seized 98 notes and started a probe against the student. The student sold illegal notes part-time while studying. According to the reports, the accused has regulated several fake currencies until now. The Crime Branch has […]
PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Tokyo, Japan. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida invited him to Japan for the Quad Summit 2022. He emphasised the long-term connections and diplomatic relations between India and Japan during his speech. PM Modi began his speech by mentioning the seven decades of relations […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party, known for using technology in election campaigns, is at it again. The ruling party has launched an app, SARAL, for engaging with party workers throughout Gujarat. The newly launched software, SARAL, stands for Sangathan Report Analysis. SARAL app will help in assigning tasks and related activities. The software will also help […]
Now here’s a bit of gossip!! Monday morning saw the ARMY constantly glued onto the screen, surfing to know more. About what? Well, rumours are doing the rounds that something is brewing between K-pop icons BTS’ V and BLACKPINK’s Jennie. A photo surfaced online from “their recent vacation in Jeju Island of South Korea.” The […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has honoured ASHA Foundation volunteers for their crucial role in providing direct healthcare facilities in rural areas. On Sunday, the WHO awarded the one million women workers for their service to India in the coronavirus pandemic. ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) is the first point of contact in rural regions […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Japan on Sunday, May 23. His Japan visit entails attending the Quad summit. It is the second Quad summit PM Modi would attend in person. Moreover, PM Modi’s visit is a two-day affair. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, the Quad summit, is a strategic safety discussion between India, Australia, Japan, […]
The Everest remains every trekker’s Muse. What was the first feat ever on May 29, 1953, has become an adventure sport calling for any seasoned climber. Also given that shorter destinations are now well mapped on lower altitudes, each trekking season leaves behind imprints of civilisation by way of litter, camp site bonfire marks and […]
What is Dollarisation? Simply put, dollarisation is the term when US dollar is used in addition to or instead of the domestic currency of another country. It is an example of currency substitution. Dollarisation usually happens when a country’s own currency loses its usefulness as a medium of exchange, due to hyperinflation or instability. Which […]
Quint Digital Media and its subsidiaries, Quintillion Media and Quintillion Business Media, signed definitive agreements with AMG Media Networks, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, on May 13, to complete the divestment of a 49 percent stake in Quintillion Business Media. It is said that fortune favours the brave and in this case, fortune favoured […]
In their run-up to the Gujarat Assembly polls scheduled later this year, regional players are leaving no stone unturned to provide the electorate with alternatives. Two strong contenders who have already made several recce visits to Gujarat are AAP party president Arvind Kejriwal and All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen’s (AIMIM) Asaduddin Owaisi. Sunday saw the Hyderabad-based […]
Among the various film festivals held across the globe, Cannes surely sets the benchmark where it comes to fashion and a flair for good life. Held annually at Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, this international film festival has become the city’s identifying event. Its Boulevard de la Croisette, curving along the coast, […]
Surat, currently poised as India’s “bridge city” with the maximum number of overpasses, is set to boast its 118th bridge soon. The 2,643 meters bridge has been built at a cost of Rs 138 crore. Nearly 1.5 million people are expected to benefit from its relief value from traffic. The bridge will make possible crossing […]
Ever since Taliban took over Afghanistan, more and more restrictions are being imposed on the women in the country. In the latest, the Taliban government has ordered female TV anchors to cover their faces from chin up to the eyes, before appearing on TV. The Taliban’s Ministry of Broadcasting and Culture has issued threatening notices […]
Rajkot Pradyuman Park Zoo in Rajkot has two new members. A white tiger delivered two tiger cubs early morning on May 18. The mother and babies are both healthy and doing well, stated zoo officials. Also Read: New Rs 2,440-Crore Coastal Highway Coming Up In Gujarat To Develop Tourism
The Salman Khan starrer Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali has been in news for a while now. From its casting to its release to the producer of the film making headlines, the film has been a hot topic. And now, we hear differences have cropped up between Aayush Sharma and Bhai. For the uninitiated, Aayush is […]
A father and daughter duo were killed in a tragic and painful accident that happened in Ahmedabad’s Khokhra area on Saturday, May 21. As a JCB collided with a wall, it collapsed over three people. The three people killed in the accident were residents of the same locality, including a young father and a toddler […]
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced that the Centre would reduce the central excise duty on petrol and diesel. As per the FM, the petrol rate would drop by ₹9.5 per liter, and diesel would drop by ₹7 per liter. As a result, the government would bear a revenue implication of ₹1 lakh crores […]
Over the last six years, Coal India Limited (CIL) production has witnessed a slower growth than the company-owned mines. In 2020-22, the coal production of captive mines leaped by 38.5%, while the CIL observed a tepid growth of 3.4%. The captive mines have also raced ahead in the power sector with a growth of 72%. […]
Bollywood actress Meera Chopra is representing herself for her film Safed at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. She made her debut walk in a pink gown on May 20. Meera Chopra, who has appeared in films in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, is attending Cannes 2022. While she has had her moment in the spotlight, she […]
A horrifying accident near Modasa-Nadiad Highway between two cars and a truck took the lives of six people. According to the people passing by, it was a dreadful incident. Afterward, there were ten kilometres of traffic jams on the highway. The reports narrate that two cars and a truck collided head-on-head on the Modasa-Nadiad Highway […]
European and North-American nations have reported dozens of cases of monkeypox on Saturday. Monkeypox, a virus that passes from infected animals to humans, has been detected in many people in Europe and America. The World Health Organisation’s health officials coordinated with the nations’ governments over the new outbreak. The most recent country to report a […]
The New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS countries plans to inaugurate its regional office at Gujarat’s International Technology City. The regional office of NDB at GIFT city, Gandhinagar, aims to cater to the infrastructural and sustainable development needs of the BRICS nations. Moreover, the NDB Indian Regional Office would work closely with the NDB […]
While most parents prefer a “baby” diet for their little ones, traditional upbringing was simple: Induct the child into the world of tastes and flavours as early as 15 months. The wisdom behind this was that the palate must get accustomed to all tastes, sitting down with adults for a meal is made easier and […]
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Arun Kumar, granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Jet Airways on Friday, May 20. Finally, the airline can resume its halted commercial flight operations. On May 17, Jet Airways successfully proved the functionality of its flights. However, its wait for AOC was finally over on Friday. According […]
The Ministry of Agriculture has given yet another shock regarding India’s wheat production. On Thursday, the Agricultural Ministry informed that the wheat output would shrink nearly 3% to 106 million tonnes in 2022. It would be the first decline since 2014-15. They blamed the hot weather for the fall in production. In the 2020-21 crop […]
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was released this morning from the Sitapur jail in Uttar Pradesh, a day after the Supreme Court granted him interim relief in an alleged cheating case. It may be noted that Khan had contested the recently held Assembly election from Rampur Khas seat from inside the jail and won […]
In Gujarat’s Anand District, the Special Operation Group (SOG) has caught six people with Whale Vomit (Ambergris) worth ₹74 lakhs. All the peddlers are currently under the custody of Anand SOG, and the department has taken legal action against them. On May 19, GN Parmar, Police Inspector SOG, PSI HM Rana, and other cops were […]
Undeniably, the sun is a source of light and life. While UV radiation does have its harmful effects, the sun rays are also an optimal source of Vitamin D, needed for bone health and also to process many nutrients ingested by way of food. It is believed that the sun rays have healing powers and […]
The Chicken Sandwich is a light-filled dish that originated in Europe. However, the Indians eat the chicken sandwich with great pleasure. Every country in the world has its version of the chicken sandwich. Recently, our favourite non-vegetarian dish has come into the political limelight in Gujarat. Thus, Team VOI brings recipes of the winner of […]
Mindfulness is as old as man’s need to focus. In fact, India’s age-old yoga teaches precisely that. Dhyana is training your mind to be calm, goal oriented and patient. According to Harvard researchers most of half of us spend the bulk of our waking hours thinking about something other than what we’re actually doing. Sometimes, […]
Jr NTR is basking in the glory of RRR. And for every right reason. The mega-blockbuster success of SS Rajamouli’s RRR is which collected over Rs 275 crore in Hindi and over Rs 1,100 crore globally. Now, on his 39th birthday (May 20, 1983), it seems he is all set to take over Bollywood. A […]
With their boyish charms and keen eyes, the BTS lads surely leave the heart a wee bit softer. No wonder the ARMY can never get enough. And now, a bunch of desi fans have uploaded specially selected songs to fit into the respective star. Our word: great selection!! Good job Desi Army!! This thread is […]
Brows creased and an almost fossilised pain in her eyes much before age took its toll…. ask Arputham Ammal about her age and she knows only one thing for sure. Thirty-one years of her life have been spent fighting the injustice that was thrust on her son. A.G. Perarivalan was just 19 when he was […]
The Supreme Court and Varanasi Court shall restart hearings on the Gyanvapi Mosque case on Thursday, May 19. The petitioners seek permission to worship what they claim to be the ‘shivling’ in the Gyanvapi Mosque Complex. Petitioners say that invaders demolished part of the Kashi-Vishwanath Temple in the 16th century and built a mosque over […]
Archaeologists have found a female half-skeleton in Vadnagar, the hometown of PM Narendra Modi. Interestingly, the DNA analysis and physiological ratios of the finding show that the woman could be the great-great-great-grandmother of the larger population of the town. According to Niraj Rai, the DNA of the skeleton matches the typical Gujarati population. Rai is […]
The chosen title “Proof” runs deep. Now after V and Jin, BTS member Jimin has shared his “Proof of Inspiration” video. Jimin chose to go with the numbers “Filter” and “Friends” for the upcoming anthology. His candid chat on Weverse adds how his friends are always there while the fandom is “proof” of their existence. […]
As per an AAP Press Release, the AAP has laid the foundation for change and transformation with Parivartan Yatra in Gujarat. “The Aam Aadmi Party is becoming stronger in Gujarat through Parivartan Yatra. Due to this, the Bhartiya Janata Party and the Congress are afraid of the AAP,” the press release mentioned. During the Parivartan […]
Motherhood is just the start of a new chapter. Seems these young women are living it for sure! Of the 140 new entrants to the coveted PGPX course, 31 are women. Of them, three are young mothers with toddlers left behind in the care of in-laws and domestic help. This is possibly the highest number […]
When Vini Jaiswal, now 32, left hometown Vadodra in 2010, it was solely to pursue academics. A Masters degree in Information and Technology from University of Texas, Dallas, was the first step towards her desire to study further. Little did she know that 12 years later, she would be featured among the 21 top influencers […]
The Enforcement Wing of the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Department has detected unaccounted transactions. These unregistered dealings were worth ₹42 crores, and the authorities found them across 14 coaching classes. Last week, the department raided 51 locations of the coaching centres because the SGST department suspected them of tax evasion. The coaching classes […]
Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) was officially recognised in the Congressional Record for its service to the Indian-American community. For decades, Ramesh Patel has led the FIA. The 50-year-old organisation is active in the three states with a large Gujarati population, namely, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. In his address, Raja Krishnamoorthi, the representative […]
After the Russia-Ukraine war, the United States imposed sanctions on the Russian diamond producer Alrosa. However, the Surat diamond industry is in dire straits following the US sanction. In Surat, the diamond polishers, who owe loans to run their households, are trying their best to make ends meet. There is a deficit of rough diamonds […]
Cannes 2022 has officially begun and today is Day 2. From Deepika Padukone’s bohemian ensemble on Day 1 to the film lineup, here’s all you need to know. After an almost two-year hiatus (last year was a low-key, mostly virtual event), the much-anticipated Cannes Film Festival has begun. The last edition occurred in 2019. Not […]
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the appointment of new chief justices to six high courts on Tuesday, including the transfer of Telangana High Court CJ Satish Chandra Sharma to the Delhi High Court, which had been without a CJ since March 12. After nearly two weeks of intensive debate, the Collegium, which included CJI N.V. […]
In another development in the Karti Chidambaram case, S Bhaskar Raman was finally arrested following extensive questioning. The CBI raided Congress MP Karti Chidambaram’s home and offices on suspicion of bribery for visas early on Tuesday. Seven locations associated with Karti Chidambaram – the son of former Union Minister P Chidambaram – and his friends […]
The north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall till May 20, due to strong south-westerly winds from the Bay of Bengal to the northeast and the adjoining east Indian states at lower tropospheric levels. The Met Department has issued a red alert […]
The Gujarat Congress Working President, Hardik Patel, is upset with his political affiliation. However, the reasons behind his distance from the Congress party are under speculation. After the Patidar Reservation Movement, Hardik Patel joined the Congress with Rahul Gandhi holding his back on March 12, 2019. Not only this, but Patel is also the youngest […]
Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma. This well-known serial needs no introduction. Undoubtedly, one of television’s longest-running show, TMKOC has a large fan base. The plot traces the daily life and incidents of residents in Gokuldham Society. However, if the buzz is to be believed, one of the main actors is leaving. According to reports, Shailesh […]
The ongoing Gyanvapi Masjid dispute took a new turn with the petitioners claiming, Monday, to have discovered a “Shivling” in the masjid pond. On Monday, hours after the “discovery,” a civil court issued an injunction sealing the location and prohibiting individuals from entering it. CRPF personnel were deputed to restrict entry into the contentious zone. […]
BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, all sported black hair in a new ad. However, it was Jungkook’s hairdo that drew ARMY’s attention. The youngest BTS member, Jungkook, wore a mullet, leading the ARMY to question if it was merely an extension. Taking to Twitter, a fan wrote, “Jungkook’s hair? He […]
Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union Minister P Chidambaram, and his associates faced bribery allegations from the CBI. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided Congress heavyweight leader and MP Karti Chidambaram’s house and office on Tuesday, May 17. The CBI searched the Chennai, Mumbai, Odisha, and Delhi residences and offices of the Congress leader. […]
On Monday, Deepika Padukone took to Instagram to post a video of her arrival in Cannes. The Gehraiyaan actress joined the event as a jury member this year. The 11-day festival is set to begin on May 17 and run through May 28. Deepika is also set to walk the red carpet for majority of […]
Gujarat women won their maiden crown at the 24th Yuva National Volleyball Championship in Sangli, Maharashtra. The finals on Sunday, saw Gujju girls beat reigning champs Kerala 25-21, 25-19, 25-20. The victory comes gilded given that Kerala have lifted the cup 16-times and finished as runners-up five times. Home state Gujarat just about secured a […]
The Ramgarh Vishdhari sanctuary in Bundi, Rajasthan, which covers the tiger habitat between Ranthambore and Mukundra Hills, was recognised on Monday as the country’s 52nd tiger reserve and the state’s fourth, after Ranthambore, Sariska, and Mukundra. On July 5 last year, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) gave an in-principle approval to declare Ramgarh Vishdhari […]
Global sensation BTS has broken another record!! Three awards picked up at Billboard Music Awards 2022. The band got the highest number of nominations that a group has received in any year. And with this the boys broke their own record. The band broke another record after winning three awards at the ceremony. BTS is […]
The Central Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned ₹5,128 crores for the first phase of Amrut Mission 2.0. The project entails the development of various cities in Gujarat in 412 fields. Furthermore, the Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) of the Amrut Mission 2.0 shall carry out the development activities in three phases. […]
The Fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) reveals that Gujarat had the highest proportion of women respondents among Indian states who reported to earn the same or more than their husbands. In Gujarat, 53.2 percent of women respondents stated they had pay equity, compared to a national average of 39.9 percent. The figure has risen […]
In July 2022, India will meet a new President as Ram Nath Kovind’s tenure ends. The Presidential Elections in India are a classic example of the insomnia of Indian Politics. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) re-evaluate their positions as the Presidential Elections come closer. India’s electoral college consists of […]
According to Agra ASI chief R K Patel, the images are available on the ASI website as part of the January 2022 newsletter and anyone can view them online. According to tourism industry sources, these images were published in public domain to combat the spread of misinformation regarding the contents of these rooms throughout the […]
For the unversed, actor Taapsee Pannu is seeing Mathias Boe, the doubles coach for the Indian men’s badminton squad. And now that Team India has scripted history by lifting the Thomas Cup, Taapsee has every reason to be over the moon!! The shuttlers made History on Sunday by crushing 14-time champs Indonesia. And while credit […]
Even as climate activists warn against the imminent global warming and its catastrophic effects, this season has sent out and SOS with the famous Gir Kesariya variety of mangoes devoid of its original flavour and sweetness. The price remains the same. However, the taste is a sure miss. Agriculturists point at global warming as the […]
The battle of nerves between Gujarat Congress Working President Hardik Patel and the party leadership has snowballed into a full-scale war with Patel asserting that he had given much more to the party than the other way round. Patel, who attended a meeting of Patidar leaders in Rajkot on Sunday in presence of Leuva Patel […]
Bharatiya Janta Party is known for its meticulous planning and rigorous execution. The Party that fights even a municipal election in full gusto is now gearing up for Gujarat Elections 2022. Union Ministers Amit Shah and Bhupender Yadav are leaving no stones unturned to achieve Mission 182. They presided over the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) […]
In a candid admission of sorts, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has conceded that the party had lost its connect with the common masses, even as the party’s three-day national brainstorming session concluded on Sunday with a decision to take out a “Bharat Jodo yatra” from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to highlight the BJP Government’s “divisive policies”. Speaking at a Chintan […]
After 24 years of marriage, Sohail Khan and wife Seema filed for divorce on Friday. They were seen exiting a Mumbai family court, after the formalities. The couple got hitched in 1998 after a love story that started on sets of Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. Seema, who was born in Delhi, relocated to Mumbai […]
Style icon and attitude setter of sorts, Taehyung aka V of BTS knows how to keep his fans engaged. If not for a picture to drool over, he posts something to keep the ARMY going on Weverse. This time around, V replied to a query from a fan about his favourite movie from childhood. “Oseam,” […]
Actor Mahesh Babu who features mainly in Telugu cinema, raked up a controversy by stating that Bollywood cannot afford him. The 46 year-old actor who has a net worth of Rs 244 crores and is known for his lavish lifestyle, said, “I may sound arrogant but I did get a lot of offers in Hindi, […]
Villagers in Anand district of Gujarat were baffled on Thursday after watching a strange metal ball that supposedly fell from space. According to reports, minute pieces of what is believed to be space debris has been found in Bhalej, Khambholaj, and Rampura in Anand district. After sighting the ball, the villagers informed the local police. […]
Amid the election campaigns, the Aam Aadmi Party has introduced a new ‘vote collecting’ strategy called Parivartan Yatra in Gujarat. India shall witness Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh State Assembly Elections in December 2022. Along with the BJP and the Congress, the AAP strifes for a position in the Gujarat Assembly this year. For Gujarat election […]
The daily temperature in Ahmedabad is reaching new heights with every passing day. Localites are struggling to stay cool and go about their daily lives in the scorching heat. However, what is most concerning is that, despite precautions, people are unable to take care of their health. Latest reports say that there has been a […]
Despite its dismal box office inflow all through the last decade, YRF has managed to stay afloat. The brand is associated with “good times at the theatres.” However, with 14 flops over 11 hits in the last 10 years, high hopes have been pinned on JayeshBhai to break the production house’s jinx. Among its all-time […]
American superhero film ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ has crossed the $500 million mark (Rs 3878 crore) at the global box office and is close to Rs 100 crore in India. Directed by Sam Raimi, the film brings back Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular role. The film premiered at the Dolby Theatre in […]
The criminalization of “marital rape” has been a vigorously contested matter. Earlier this year, the Delhi High Court began hearing final arguments in a series of public interest litigations (PILs) challenging Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code’s “marital rape exception” (IPC). The Apex court’s decision on Wednesday, led to a deadlock. Dissenting opinions were […]
Social media has been abuzz since yesterday over a tweet by Pakistani actor Hira Mani. The popular star called Kareena Kapoor “fat.” She went a step further and hailed all husbands who taunt their wives to shed the extra kilos that come part and parcel of the child bearing process. The anti-body shaming lobby has […]
Parents-to-be Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are all set to tie the knot soon. After their engagement last year, the couple was often seen together and shared candid clicks on their social media accounts. Sam confirmed the news in his Instagram story where he posted a photo of the duo and revealed that the date […]
Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman and Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv Limited, has assumed office as the President of CII for 2022-23. He has taken charge from T.V. Narendran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tata Steel Limited. The newly constituted National Council of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) elected its new office-bearers for 2022-23, at a meeting […]
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya suggested establishing facilitation centers at all the Indian embassies to give thrust to medical tourism. The objective of the facilitation centers is to provide accessible help to people desiring medical treatment from Indian hospitals. Mandaviya addressed a roundtable conference with senior IFS officers on Thursday. The Health Minister addressed a […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this morning, attended the virtual meeting of Utkarsh Samaroh in Bharuch. Here PM Modi along with other state leaders heard testimonies of the people on how the government’s Utkarsh Initiative has benefitted them. The initiative was carried out by the district administration for January-March 2022 period. The Utkarsh Samaroh was organised […]
Amdavadis are downhearted as the city continues to heat up, and there is no sign of relief in May. Ahmedabad has been recording a temperature of 47 degrees Celsius for two days simultaneously. People have started avoiding going out of their houses due to the scorching heat. On the other hand, the AMC (Ahmedabad Municipal […]
Not much is known about Charles Christian, a fashion designer who ran a T-shirt manufacturing unit in Naroda, and was discovered dead on Tuesday at his home in Gandhinagar Sector-12B. Locals stated that he was living in Gandhinagar since two years while his parents were in New Zealand. According to police sources, Charles created T-shirts […]
Mahesh Babu’s next film Sarkaru Vaari Paata hits theatres on May 12. The actor seems to have opened a contentious can with his recent comment: “Bollywood cannot afford me and so I do not want to waste my time.” The remark came close on heels of the already ensuing North-South language spar with the Hindi-speaking […]
High profile celebrity interviews can lead the interviewer to cold feet and sometimes, inadvertent mistakes. However, it takes an unassuming persona to put the questioner in comfort mode and let the session play out as a freewheeling chat rather than a stiff conversation. Virat Kohli surely brackets himself in the latter count. On Wednesday morning, […]
Rajiv Kumar, an officer of the Indian Administrative Service of Bihar/Jharkhand cadre 1984 batch, will take over as the next Chief Election Commissioner of India, effective May 15, 2022, as per the appointment by the President. Kumar will be replacing Sushil Chandra, who was in charge of the last five state assembly elections in 2022. […]
It is a classic case of “tried and tested.” Petro dollars will always have the upper hand, never mind the come-and-go Apple and Microsoft of the world. Saudi Aramco on Wednesday dethroned Apple as the world’s most valuable company as surging oil prices drove up shares and tech stocks slumped. The Saudi Arabian national petroleum […]
Colombo: Amid the Sri Lanka crisis, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa shall announce the new Prime Minister and cabinet in the upcoming week. On Thursday, May 12, the Sri Lankan President gave the country a ray of hope by announcing that the new Prime Minister shall be revealed soon. As Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse resigned from his […]
Ahmedabad on Wednesday sizzled at over 45.8 Degrees Celsius, reporting the hottest day of the season this year. Recording it to be the hottest day in May, the day was reported to be the hottest one in the last six years and the second hottest of May month after 48 Degrees Celsius was recorded on […]
The Gujarat State Higher Secondary Education Board is all set to declare Class 12 Science stream results Thursday, May 12. The education minister of the state, Jitu Vaghani took to the micro-blogging site and said that the 12th Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) exams results for the science stream will be announced at 10 am […]
The Gujarat Police has caught BJP MLA Kesari Singh Solanki gambling at Jimira Resort near Shivrajpur in Panchmahal. The Halol Court gave him an imprisonment sentence of two years. Along with Kesari Singh, the Gujarat Police also captured twenty-six people. Others caught with the BJP MLA have also received an imprisonment order of two years. […]
Dynamic actor Ranveer Singh on Wednesday visited Ahmedabad to promote his latest comedy drama Jayeshbhai Jordaar. Dressed in a vibrant pants-suit Ranveer said, “India is run by Gujaratis. I love their food, culture and their spirit of entrepreneurship.” The story and direction of the film is done by Divyang Thakkar–who we last saw in the […]
Even before Jayeshbhai’s screen debut, he seems to have had a jordar impact on the judiciary! Jayeshbhai Jordaar has run into troubled waters for showing use of pre-natal sex determination test. The same is banned in India and a punishable offence under IPC. The long-awaited Ranveer Singh-starrer, Jayeshbhai Jordar, speaks against female feticide. However, the […]
The Ahmedabad Municipal Health Department went all out to save a 15-year-old boy who received the wrong vaccine jab. The boy took a Covid-19 vaccine shot at the new Ambawadi municipal vaccination centre. Afterward, he was rushed to the emergency room as he complained of dizziness. The boy’s parents alleged that the centre gave him […]
The former Chief Minister of Haryana, Om Prakash Chautala, cleared his Standard 10th and 12th exams at 87. Interestingly, he achieved first division in both exams proving that learning has no age limit. The veteran politician was in office from 1999-to 2005 as the CM of Haryana. The Haryana Education Department handed over the mark […]
Two Gujarat-based companies launched their initial public offering (IPO) and the sale is set to conclude at the end of this week. Ahmedabad-based Prudent Corporate Advisory Services kicked off for subscription yesterday, with shares ranging between Rs595 and Rs630 a piece. With theis the company is aiming to raise around Rs540 crore. Prudent is one of the leading retail wealth management […]
Police arrested five Bangladeshi nationals with original Aadhar cards in the Surat district of Gujarat. According to the reports, an authorised agency issued these identification cards to Bangladesh residents who entered India illegally. Jabir Patel, a 25-year-old Baroli resident, is under police custody for attaining Aadhar cards for two Bangladeshis. Additionally, he had applied for […]
This comes as humane news for sanitation workers. Forced to enter toxic manholes to ensure a working drainage system for the city, safaimitras in Khambhat, can bid goodbye to going down the drains. Friday saw minister of state for urban development and urban housing Shri Vinodbhai Amarshibhai Moradiya unveil two advanced robots in Khambhat Municipality, Anand district. […]
He has the looks of the innocent lover-boy and an action quotient that belies an Oriental-Holly jargon. What then could be the reason that Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu (aka Namrata Shirodkar’s husband) remains out of Bollydom?? “The Hindi film industry cannot afford me. Hence, I do not want to waste my time in Mumbai,” shared […]
A versatile actor as much as a style diva, Deepika Padukone is India’s sole representation on the jury board at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. Deepika left Mumbai late last night for the French Riviera for the two-week cine fest, scheduled from May 16 to May 28. The distinguished panel also comprises Iranian filmmaker Asghar […]
An old feud turned into a group clash in the Ambawadi region of Ahmedabad that took the area residents by surprise. In the usually peaceful Ambawadi, West Ahmedabad, two groups of people got into a violent fight. Unlike East Ahmedabad, this was an unusual sight for the locals. A person allegedly started a fight with […]
Gujarat Congress has slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the rising inflation across the country. The State Congress Chief Jagdish Thakor told VoI that the people in the state are now struggling to buy basic necessities. “Prices of petrol-diesel, CNG, vegetables, and edible oil are skyrocketing,” he explained. The state government’s failed economic policies are bearing down […]
State government employees have once again formed an united front in order to demand their rights from the government. Thousands of employees, this morning, gathered under the name Gujarat State United Employees Front, at Satyagraha camp in Sector 6 of Gandhinagar and have launched a statewide strike to fight for their demands. Nearly 108 employee […]
Mothers are the soul of the family. They keep the family together and are called the bearers of unity in the family, and just like any other child even the actors are no different because they share the same love for their mothers just as any other child does. Celebs and actors extend their Mother’s […]
“I did not bother about my looks. But my looks brought all the attention to me,” gushes the 24-year-old Ibrahim Qadri. King Khan’s doppelganger is a native of Gujarat but wins hearts wherever he goes. With over 122k followers on Instagram, he knows his forte and often uploads posts of him replicating famous scenes by […]
The bohemian Ranveer Singh always manages to lift moods!! And so also at the IPL match, he was seen waving and cheering for home team. Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Mumbai Indians (MI) were invited to bat first by Gujarat Titans (GT) at Brabourne Stadium on Friday. Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma finally returned to […]
Diabetes is becoming a common disease today. Monitoring lifestyle, routine, diet, and physical activity are effective ways of reducing chances of developing diabetes. Once diabetes starts, it cannot be completely reversed. The most important thing in diabetes is to control blood sugar level. This requires a change in eating habits. There are some white foods that […]
Kartik Aaryan-starrer “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” is one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year. The much-talked-about sequel also features Kiara Advani. While the original Hindi version featured Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan in lead roles and was a huge hit, the expectations around the second instalment are high. The film releases on May […]
BTS will release their new album, “Proof” on June 10. The collection comprises old tracks along with three new songs and, Friday, fans were apprised with the title of the first new number, “Yet To Come.” The post on BTS’ official YouTube channel BANGTANTV also shared their comeback schedule. The band revealed the cover of […]
Anxiety is one of the most common psychological problems in present times and is affecting people of almost all age groups. Recently Bollywood superstar Amir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan shared on Instagram how she deals with anxiety. Ira wrote, “1 thing that helped my anxiety. I used body scrub for the first time in my […]
India’s premier management institute, IIM-Ahmedabad, in collaboration with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) jointly hosted the first-ever International conference on insolvency and bankruptcy, Saturday. The event served as an inaugural session to the two-day meet at the IIM(A) campus. The conference will have over 40 scholars of economics, law, finance, banking and management […]
Aruna Raghuram Executive Editor of Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) Comics, Reena Puri, took up the offer to write for Tinkle at the insistence of her young sons who were avid readers of those comics. Here, she talks about why ACK group does not bring out superhero comics, the challenges of writing for children, and much […]
Tripti Nath Lahaul/New Delhi- Tanuja Sunilmungarwadi, a 46 year- old lady from Vapi in south Gujarat, finished five kilometre in all of 70 minutes in the recently held snow marathon in Sissu in Lahaul valley of Himachal Pradesh. Among over hundred marathon runners from different parts of the country who took part in India’s first […]
In the past seven months, Vadodara art has seen an upswing at Christie’s. While Bhupen Khakhar’s painting sold for Rs 18.81 crore, Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh’s canvas notched a whopping Rs 11.60 crore. The art circle is abuzz with these two names. In addition, in September, artist K.G. Subramanian’s “The Blue Pool” fetched Rs 40 lakh. […]
The Islamic calendar (called Hijri) is a lunar calendar comprising 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to determine the days of Islamic holidays and rituals, such as the annual period of fasting and the month of pilgrimage, Hajj. In most countries where the predominant religion is Islam, the […]
Its Tuesday and we are back with bag full of events and workshops happening in the city, Do check out the list of events and workshops and suit yourself up also don’t forget to thank us by sharing this information with your friends and family (1) Four Palette An water colour painting art exhibition which […]
Billionaire Business tycoon Gautam Adani has surpassed Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffet to become the fifth richest person in the world. Adani achieved this feat on friday as at the time of the market closing his net worth was $123.7 billion, $ 2 billion more than Warren Buffet whose net worth stood at […]
When VIPs fly in and fly out of any city, traffic snarls and route closures are imminent. However, it also points to the need for better planning and of course, a more robust infrastructure. Take the case of actor Pratik Gandhi, who, on Sunday, was caught unawares in a traffic congestion as Modiji visited maximum […]
Hollywood star Will Smith was spotted at Mumbai airport while Boarding a flight, The Hollywood star was seen in good mood as he greeted almost everybody present at the Airport, He was seen wearing a white Tshirt, Will was accompanied by an unknown Spiritual leader who is seen along with will wearing a saffron rob. […]
Antipasti Bruschettas. Mushroom Tartine. Avocado Toast. All priced at less than Rs 350. All made by French chefs Flavien Lafosse and Brahim Messaoudene. It was once the prerogative of Ahmedabad’s luxury hotel chains to import Chefs from Europe to serve in their restaurants for limited periods. But now we have La Maison, a casual café […]
When a 85-year-old devotee’s faith brought her to the Bhanjda Dada Temple (10 km from Dholavira) on Khadir Island, little did she know that her belief in divinity would go back bolstered. Earlier in the week, the famed temple was host to Morari Bapu’s Ramkatha. Significantly, the temple is still in its Harappan original form […]
Gujarat: The final journey of two friends from Sundara village of Anand will always remain etched in public memory. Verses of the Holy Quran were chanted alongside ‘ Ram Bolo Ram’ at the last journey of Yusuf Ali Syed and Govindbhai Thakor who died in an accident in Borsad. The incident is a great example […]
Gandhian philosophies and ideologies have been the traditional foundation of India, and as we dig through the history we see their strong influence on the governance of the country. Nevertheless, in today’s global market, for any country it is essential to build strategies that promote continuously growth of its economy. Just look at Sri Lanka. […]
Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is fast emerging a player on the regional poll-scape. After erstwhile Syed Shahabuddin’s Janata Dal, AIMIM, is the only known contender to take on fighting for a secular space for the minorities in India as much as coalesce a strong front against far-right encroachments. Often labelled […]
As new generation of youth becomes more and more open about their hopes and dreams, topics of their discussion is also increasing. These young people are intelligent, ambitious and go-getters and this attitude is not just limited to their education and careers. Today’s youngsters consider themselves global players are actively developing their identities and exploring […]
State-level Congress leaders must learn to work together without running to the high command to create ‘unity’. They have to save Nehruvian ideas and ideals from the pronounced infirmities of Nehru’s family. It was perhaps an unintended coincidence that the Congress Working Committee should have reaffirmed its faith in the leadership of Sonia Gandhi on […]
Far away in Croatia, lives a sizeable pocket of Romanis. The International Romani Day on April 8 this year, prefixed an international conference in capital Zagreb by two days. Organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the discussions focussed on a unique subject: Roma as the Indian diaspora. Finally, there is formal acknowledgement […]
Bollywood is once again witnessing a wedding frenzy. The Gangubai Kathiawadi fame, Alia Bhatt, is set to tie knots with actor Ranbir Kapoor. Alia and Ranbir first appeared as a couple at Sonam Kapoor’s wedding reception in 2018. In the same year, they also started shooting for Ayan Mukherjee’s film Brahmastra. Since then, Alia and […]
The mandatory military service in their home country has been bothering smash-hit Korean band BTS’ members. At the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook attended a press conference, where such concerns were raised. BTS played their second show in Las Vegas, Permission To Dance on Stage. […]
On Monday, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) organized its ninth convocation ceremony in which 1563 students got their degree certificates. The function started with an Urja Stuti. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Puri, PDEU President Mukesh Ambani, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat Education Minister Jitu Vaghani, Chairman of PDEU Standing Committee Dr. […]
Vibes of india is back with the weekly forecast of the happening events around your city, Here is the list of the events we have in bag to offer you this week – The White Tulip a specially conceptualised and curated affordable summer pop up by Dipna and Aashna of Dipashna, This event is a […]
Mathilde Collin’s San Francisco home base was closed at the start of the pandemic last March. But, it was just the beginning of stress for her. Collin, the co-founder, and CEO of the email app Front did not know how her company, the 180 employees across it, and she would survive this situation. At the […]
The infamous slap gate at Oscars did lead to huge ripples. Finally, on Friday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences banned the actor from all future Academy events, including the Oscars, for ten years. “The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible […]
Korean boy band BTS may not have won any Grammys, but they surely have etched a place in people’s hearts. The members were greeted in the city with cheerful waves of purple lights prior to their four-day on-stage concert at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Almost the entire city of Las Vegas was lit […]
Ranveer Singh is set to reprise his role as a Gujarati Romeo, a character he played to perfection in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali blockbuster Ram Leela, in Yash Raj Film’s upcoming Jayeshbhai Jordaar. “I’m playing a Gujarati boy again after Ram Leela, a film that gave me stardom,” Ranveer said, “Ram Leela showered me with […]
Gujarat Titans, one of the latest entrants in Tata Indian Premier League (IPL), has created two new virtual rooms in metaverse to enhance the fans’ experience of the new team. Following their logo launch in the metaverse, which was met with an overwhelming response from the fans, the Gujarat Titans have now revealed two more […]
Gujarat High Court granted relief to an individual whose property assets got seized by the Enforcement Directorate. The authorities suspected him of replacing old demonetized currency notes amounting to ₹36.17 crores. The Gujarat High Court asserted that the property confiscated by the authorities was bought by the man before he was booked under PLMA (Prevention […]
On Monday, Adani Power’s stock hit the all-time-high of ₹220.8 on the bourses. It started at ₹207 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) with the hope that increased demand leads to an increase in the company’s profit The sky-high shares touched a 52-week highest of ₹220.8 per share. At 2:43 PM, they were trading at […]
On Saturday, several places in Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Bharuch, and Panchmahal witnessed what seemed like a fireball in the skies. Amravati in Maharashtra also reported the trail blazer which looked like a cross between a meteor shower and a comet. According to scientists, the “phenomenon” in most probability is “space debris.” Expert Views: Astrophysicist […]
Several places in Gujarat, including Vadodara, Bhavnagar and Kutch, witnessed a mysterious fireball in the skies on Saturday evening, which experts believe to be debris of artificial satellites. Scared at what they saw in the skies, many people rushed out of their homes in panic as well as curiosity to see this unusual phenomenon. Some […]
Amul hiked its prices by ₹2 per litre, which came into effect on 1st March 2022. Now, the rate of Amul Gold is ₹30 per 500 mL, and the price of Amul Taaza is ₹24 per 500mL. The rating for Amul Shakti is ₹27 per 500mL. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation has the ownership […]
India may finally witness an end to Covid-related restrictions after a long and arduous two-year period, thanks to the decline in Covid-19 cases in the country. As per the Central government’s order, wearing of face masks and maintaining social distancing norms are set to continue. On Thursday, India reported 1,225 new coronavirus cases while the […]
Trend-setting couple Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin tied the know on March 31. And the gorgeous wedding photographs are going viral. Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin, the lead pair in the hit drama “Crash Landing On You,” had made their relationship public a year ago. The wedding photos were provided by Hyun Bin’s agency, along […]
SHUBH RATRI – A solo performance by Chetan Daiya આવી રહયા છીએ તમને *શુભ રાત્રી* કેહવા. ઊંઘ કોના બાપ ની? ઘોડા વેચીને ઊંઘી જઈએ. ઊંઘ ઊડી ગયી છે. કેટલું બધું ઊંઘ પર, તો ચાલો એક નાટક ઊંઘ પર. Written and directed by: Harsh Shodhan When: April 2 Time: 9 pm Where: Prayogshala Price: Rs 250 […]
In recent weeks, the U.K. has seen a spike in Norovirus cases. Approximately 400 beds are currently occupied in the two National Health Service (NHS) Trusts as patients show symptoms of Norovirus. Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, has been at lower levels than average throughout the pandemic, but as people have begun […]
In a not-so-curious turn of events, the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscargate slap has led to a surge in the sale of tickets for the Hollywood A-lister stand-up comic. Rock is currently on a comedy tour of the US. Variety’s ticketing marketplace, TickPick, revealed that his shows had sold more tickets overnight, following the slap incident, […]
Director SS Rajamouli’s RRR, starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan, has hit jackpot at the box office. The epic war drama, released March 25, collected a whopping Rs 500 crore at the box office worldwide in just three days and is going strong. The film has set a new benchmark in the trade circuit. RRR […]
Each being carries a unique sense of Art. Be it in music, theatre, brush magic or writing, any creative knack is the individual’s inherent gift and with just the right amount of practice and perseverance, can bring about wonders. For some, extraordinary thinking skill, problem-solving techniques and way of looking at the world in a […]
Members of BTS, including RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, made an unexpected appearance at the Oscars 2022. The group, however, was not present at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The group praised Disney and Pixar animated films in a pre-recorded segment called Favorite Film Musical With BTS. Jimin discussed Coco, a […]
For all those who thought Oscars was a pre-planned and previewed event, this one should end all speculations. At the 94th Oscars held early this morning IST, actor Will Smith got up and walked onto stage. He then slapped the anchor, comedian Chris Rock. Yes, he slapped him hard to a grounding silence which then pervaded […]
Snoop Dogg Reveals Plans for a BTS Collaboration: ‘It’s Official Like a Referee With a Whistle.’ “I’m a good musician. They produce good songs “BTS, according to Snoop. K-pop is all the rage. Snoop Dogg announced on the red carpet for the premiere of his and Kelly Clarkson’s American Song Contest that he and BTS […]
RRR, SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus, shattered the filmmaker’s previous record for the greatest first-day opening, which he set with Baahubali: The Conclusion. According to trade expert Taran Adarsh, the film earned Rs 223 crore worldwide on its first day of release, with Rs 156 crore coming from India, Rs 42 crore from Canada and the […]
Mukesh Shrimali lives in a bare square that he calls home in Bapunagar area. The auto rickshaw driver ekes out a living ferrying rides in his hard-earned three-wheeler. But he never gave up the dream of a better life for his son. Hemal was bred on the ambition of becoming an Army officer. As luck […]
After a pandemic Oscars, which was televised as a pre-recorded event in 2021, this March 27 date in Los Angeles promises the same drama and oomph. In India, it will be on March 28 in the wee hours of 5:30 am. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) will honour motion pictures and […]
The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League began in a grand manner with Kolkata Knight Riders defeating Chennai Super Kings by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai tonight. IPL 2022 Live Score, CSK vs KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in the season opener of the Indian […]
Raag Patel, a Class X student has become a star after singing in Rajmaouli’s feature film “RRR”. Raag has been fond of drawing and singing songs right from childhood. How Raag got this break is an interesting story father, Rajeev patel came across a Facebook post which said that they were looking for a girl […]
On Friday, Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani resigned as director of Reliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure after SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) restrained him from being associated with any listed company. In their BSE filing, Reliance Power said that “Anil D Ambani, non-executive director, steps down from the board of Reliance Power in […]
Sharmaji Namkeen’s new song Laal Tamatar stars Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal as Sharmaji, a retired man who charms a group of women with his cooking abilities. A new song from the late Rishi Kapoor’s final film, Sharmaji Namkeen, is now available. The upbeat song, titled Laal Tamatar, depicts Rishi Kapoor’s character, a retired old […]
The latest docuseries Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. has swept the world by storm, following the success of titles such as The Tinder Swindler, Worst Roommate Ever, Inventing Anna, Catching Killers, and others. Since its premiere last week, Bad Vegan has received a pristine Rotten Tomatoes score, which translates to a 100% rating on the […]
Gujarat Titans are the talk of the town with their debut IPL season and the grand jersey launch they had at World’s Biggest Cricket stadium-Narendra Modi stadium. Now as the time is approaching the players of this new team are in a full mood to hit the grounds. The players took to their social media […]
AMA is one of those associations that promotes the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experience, and the management ideas are practiced through various activity centers. Marcus Tullius Cicero said it right when he said, “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” This event is a must visit for all bookworms as […]
Vinod Kapri, known for films such as Pihu, 1232 KMS, and Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho, posted a video of a 19-year-old sprinting along a Noida road around midnight on Sunday. Despite being drenched in sweat, the runner repeatedly declines Vinod Kapri’s offer to give him a ride home. Within minutes of being shared on social […]
On Monday, after China Eastern Airlines aircraft crashed with 132 people on board, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has put the Boeing 737 of Indian carriers on enhanced surveillance. A Boeing 737-800 aircraft of China Eastern Airlines, which was on its way from Kunming to Guangzhou, crashed in Tengxian County in Wuzhou.Three Indian […]
Hundreds of candidates who have cleared the TET (teachers eligility test) on Monday staged a protest in Gandhinagar demanding that the Gujarat Government should fill 18,000 posts instead of calling for just 3,300 posts and stop the “visiting teacher” system immediately. Complaining about the severe shortage of teachers across the State, hundreds out of […]
RM of BTS discloses that everyone in his family received Covid-19 and apologizes to his father: I believe it came from me, says the singer. BTS: RM admits that the Covid-19 has infected his entire family. He apologised to his father, who believes he stole it from him. RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook […]
India’s Adani Group is exploring potential partnerships in Saudi Arabia, including the possibility of buying a stake in the world’s largest oil exporter Saudi Aramco. The group, led by chairman and founder Gautam Adani, has held initial talks on potential joint investment opportunities and cooperation with Saudi Aramco and the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), […]
Netflix and Chill have become the new normal for all the generations during the pandemic. OTT platforms bring entertainment to the comfort of one’s house. This week Netflix is all set to launch new series and movies for the watchers to binge on. Here is the list of some of the upcoming movies and series. […]
Tata Motors looks set to take over Ford India’s passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Sanand, 40 km from Ahmedabad. Both the companies have submitted a consented proposal to transfer Ford’s passenger vehicle manufacturing plant ownership to Tata Motors. A High-Power committee (HPC) will give a nod to the proposal. The government of Gujarat formed an […]
Over the years, IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base) has garnered a huge following, making it a force to reckon with. Today, IMDB’s influence extends beyond the world of movies to politics as well. Look what happened to The Kashmir Files, a political film. Within a day of its release, it received a 10 on 10 […]
The Indian government is now preparing to build a steel road. And its first pilot project has been started in Surat city of Gujarat. India’s first steel road has been constructed in the Hazira industrial area of Surat. Process Steel & Substitute Natural Aggregate are used 100% for construction of steel roads. The Government of […]
Sharing a recent monochrome picture of himself on his Instagram Stories, Vicky Kaushal wrote, “Mood shot by Mrs.” In the picture, Vicky is seen looking down as he posed for the camera. He also shared another photo, in which he is seen adjusting his sleeve while looking at the camera. Earlier this month, on International […]
A statement released by Reliance Industries on Monday read, “Reliance New Energy Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd., said it had signed definitive agreements to acquire the assets of Lithium Werks BV for a total transaction value of $61 million, including funding for future growth substantially.” Lithium Werks BV was founded in 2017 […]
An ‘occasional drinker’ who would ‘down an entire bottle when he drank’, till he decided to kick it once and for all – actor-director-producer Aamir Khan’s recent statement to the press was not on any of his films, but on his alcohol habit. Aamir recently opened up on giving up alcohol, and also on his […]
Abhishek Bachchan makes a comeback with a kick, this time as Ganga Ram Chaudhary. The actor plays a jail inmate, who is preparing for Class 10 boards in ‘Dasvi.’ He revealed the teaser on Monday to announce the release of the film on April 07 on Netflix. He shared the teaser on his social media […]
Despite being a versatile performer, not to forget an agile dancer, actor Arshad Warsi’s career has been in the wings for most part. The forthcoming release, Bachchan Pandey, stars him along with actors Akshay Kumar, Kirti Sanon and Jacqueline Fernandez. At a press conference held to publicise the March18 launch, the actors were all asked […]
The 121st meeting of Shri Somnath Trust, held at Raj Bhavan and was chaired by PM Narendra Modi. took note of the trust’s services during the cyclone last year. The meeting was concluded with a decision to prepare a plan in contact with Bimal Patel for the overall planning of Somnath keeping in mind the […]
Gal Gadot shared the first look of her upcoming Netflix action thriller film, Heart of Stone, also starring the versatile Bollywood actress, Alia Bhatt. She is still the talk of the town because of her latest film, Gangubai Kathiawadi wherein she plays the famous character, an Indian sex worker and brothel owner of the 1960s […]
On Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled many new products, including the third-generation iPhone SE, iPad Air 5, Mac Studio desktop with the M1 Ultra chip. Here’s a quick look at everything Apple announced at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. iPhone 13 New Colours The event started as Apple announced that they had […]
Gulshan Kumar and T-Series presents ‘Radhe Shyam’ a UV Creations production, directed by Radha Krishna Kumar and edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara. The film, produced by Bhushan Kumar Hamal and Pramod, is all set to release on March 11. The most awaited film of the year, ‘Radhe Shyam’ starring Prabhas and Pooja Hegde, will soon hit […]
With the current plight of Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, led by Vladimir Putin, the world is pretty shaken up by the series of events that have taken place. Ukraine has fallen in bits and pieces. The constant calls for help, the plight of Ukrainian citizens have taken over the mind of people all […]
The books are resurfacing as scholars and historians are using novel research methods and previously ignored sources to bring to us the stories of women who made an impact on history, but were forgotten, erased, or misrepresented and this will help in interpreting women’s side of the story in earlier times. These books are inspiring […]
On Friday, Shane Warne, a spin wizard who made the world fall in love with his craft, died of a suspected heart attack in Thailand. He was 52 years old. From his manager, it is also understood that Warne had taken a three-month vacation and was only on his third day when he passed away. […]
Due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, crude oil prices are increasing daily. On Sunday, prices opened up at about $137 per barrel. The fuel price surge of Brent crude oil surpassed the mark of over $128 per barrel recorded a decade ago in 2012. However, the price for Brent did come down after that and […]
Ravindra Jadeja added his name to the history of cricket by giving the best performance of his whole career with an unbeaten score of 175 on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Mohali. On Saturday, Jadeja broke Kapil Dev’s record for the highest score by an Indian coming to bat at […]
The Oscars announced its first six presenters for the 94th Academy Awards on Thursday. The list includes Chris Rock ‘Everybody Hates Chris,’ Kevin Costner, director winner for 1990’s ‘Dances With Wolves’, Lady Gaga original song winner for 2018’s ‘A Star is Born’, Youn Yuh-Jung supporting actress winner for 2020’s ‘Minari’, Rosie Perez for supporting actress […]
Solar panels are the foundation of the clean energy revolution. Yet, they have one significant flaw, their productivity dives when the clouds roll in. To solve this problem, an electrical engineering student at Mapua University has developed a new type of solar panel that harvests the ultraviolet light from the sun, which cannot be seen […]
Yash Raj Films, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham officially announced their upcoming film Pathaan on March 2. While the release date is January 25 ,2023. However, the other cast and crew of the movie including Salman Khan and Vishal Dadlani have unofficially announced the film on various occasions before. Dadlani unofficially announced […]
The decision on the use of Corbevax is yet to be taken even after the center placed an order of 50 million doses. West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have already received doses but are awaiting signals from the center for its usage. Corbevax was approved in December last year by The Drug Controller General of […]
An Indian student was shot at in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, days after a student died in the city of Kharkiv. As per the minister, the student was trying to escape Kyiv and was wounded in firing. He was reportedly taken back into the city and is currently under treatment in the hospital, Union Minister VK […]
Wordle’s yellow, green, and grey tiles have become an internet sensation, One word, five letters, and six chances, to make it or break it. But it is the human mind one is dealing with and one game a day is not satisfying to the minds and such addictive games attract the curious minds. So here […]
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For all the Amdavadis, here are some plays brought to you by some of the best in the city. These plays provide the regional audiences with a variety of genres, check them out United States of Pada ni Pol The POLS of Eastern Ahmedabad is full of characters. “United States of Pada ni Pol” is […]
During their latest dance video, Jungkook got a shout-out from his friend and choreographer Taesung. In an Insta post, Taesung re-posted an earlier video by Jungkook showing them dancing to house music. “He can absorb every moment he sees, hears, and feels well. It’s just amazing to see rapid development,” wrote Taesung and added: “Jungkook! […]
The boardroom battle that has played out over the last two months in one BharatPe has been anything but friendly with allegations and counter-allegations. Even though the results of an internal investigation against co-founder Ashneer Grover and his wife, Madhuri Jain Grover, are still awaited, Grover has resigned from one of the company’s directors and […]
Netflix and Chill is one of the most famous phrases among young minds and is accurate as well. Netflix is launching some interesting movies and series to binge-watch this month. The Weekend Away: A weekend getaway to Croatia goes awry when a woman is accused of killing her best friend. As she attempts to clear […]
A 31-year-old man committed suicide after his girlfriend made a demand of Rs 1 crore from him to apply for an investment visa for Canada. His mother has filed an application with the Naroda police station. According to the application filed by his mother Jaya Makhija, his girlfriend demanded Rs 1 crore from him. Though […]
The Minister of Digital Transformation and Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister urged Elon Musk to start Starlink Service to provide relief to the Ukrainian citizens. And in a few hours, Elon Musk declared that his venture Starlink’s services have been activated in Ukraine. Though the request was not accepted immediately. it is yet not clear how […]
India’s premier Institute MICA’s publishing division MI-Press on Saturday began its journey as a publishing house with a release of their first book ‘Brand Magic- The Art and Science of Creating Successful Brands’. The book – Brand Magic has been co-authored by one of the founding members of MICA and former Executive Director at Mudra […]
India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second of three T20I series at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala. With this, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian side has clinched the series by 2-0 as of now. Winning the toss, India elected to field and restricted Sri Lanka to mark a total of 183 runs in 20 overs. […]
As we are about to conclude this month, here are some interesting series to watch this weekend on the OTT platform The Fame Game is all set to release on the OTT platform soon. The series stars Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul, Rajshri Deshpande. A look at the lives of people who work in […]
Kili Paul, a content creator and a dancer from Tanzania has taken the hearts of social media users with his lip syncing and dancing videos and has been honoured by The Indian High Commission in Tanzania. The Indian High Commission posted about the “special visitor” on Twitter who has “won millions of hearts in India”. […]
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced sanctions against Russia and called President Vladimir Putin’s moves in eastern Ukraine an attempt to begin a Russian invasion. The sanctions came after President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of breakaway regions Donetsk and Luhansk and ordered Russian troops to be sent there. Speaking to the reporters at the […]
Parambrata Chatterjee, noted actor who has made a mark in Bengali and Hindi films, says that humans are prone to infidelity. The actor recently played the role of Huma Qureshi’s husband in the web series ‘Mithya’ which shed light on the topic of infidelity. In an interview, Parambrata Chatterjee has shared his views on this […]
A caricature was tweeted on Saturday from the official Twitter and Instagram handle of Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) Gujarat showing the hanging of Muslim men wearing skull caps with the words “Satyamev Jayate” and “No Forgiveness to those Spreading Terror.”The Twitter and Instagram handle of BJP Gujarat posted an insensitive caricature in response to the […]
President Ram Nath Kovind, the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, will review the Naval Fleet comprising over 60 ships and submarines and 55 aircraft at Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam today. According to the official statement by the Ministry of Defence, the President’s Fleet Review, an awe-inspiring and much-awaited event, will be conducted on Monday […]
On Friday, a special court sentenced 38 terrorists to death penalty and handed over life imprisonment to 11 terrorists of the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case. . On July 26, 2008, 21 explosions had ripped through the city within just 70 minutes. These blasts had claimed 56 lives and injured over 200 people. The motive […]
Tejasswi and Karan are amongst the ones who found love on Bigg Boss season 15. The couple met on the reality show and fell in love. While their relationship had a lot of ups and downs, the couple is now doing alright after the show. Karan recently opened up about how their families are reacting […]
Rumours were rife ever since Samantha changed her name on Instagram to ‘S’. In an interview, she steered clear of comments, stating: “I do not wish to react. I have always been like this.” Since they announced their split in October last year, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya have grabbed headlines. A lot has […]
King Khan’s son Aryan and daughter Suhana were spotted at the ongoing IPL auctions. In the not so far past, Aryan hit headlines for all the wrong reasons when he was rounded up in a drug bust raid by narcotics control officers. However, at the roundtable cricket auction, the star kids filled in for their […]
This Friday’s release Gehraiyaan, has already won rave reviews. Unveiled on Amazon Prime, the film, directed by Shakun Batra, is a take on relationship compatibility vis-à-vis sexual congruency. While Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Dhairya Karwa, don lead roles, fans spotted Anisha Padukone in Gehraiyaan. Based on a story of cousin sisters, there […]
The recently released film ‘Why I Killed Gandhi’ is an attempt to glorify Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi. A clip from the film pertaining to Nathuram Godse’s testimony in the Punjab High Court, is in circulation on social media. In the clip, Godse is shown presenting a completely false account of the incident […]
Anthony Fauci, White House chief medical advisor, says people may need a fourth dose to protect themselves from Covid and other variants. Centres of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States reports that the vaccine efficacy of Pzifer and Moderna mRNA vaccines drops by the fourth month. The study is recommending the citizens […]
India’s obsession with the Allu Arjun blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise has now transcended national borders, as the Internet now celebrates a South Korean citizen recreating Arjun’s quirky ‘hook step’ dance routine accompanying the song Srivalli. Released in December 2021, anything to do with Pushpa seems to be still trending furiously online. From Arjun’s fiery dialogues to the […]
Uttar Pradesh is all set to enter the first phase of assembly elections on February 10, which would continue till March 7 in a total of seven phases. With a total of 403 constituencies, the state is the biggest battleground out of the five total states which would also enter the polls. Currently Uttar Pradesh […]
People are calling for a boycott of a Korean automobile company, and one of the hot-selling brands in the market ‘Hyundai’ after the company’s Pakistani social media handles tweeted a post related to remembering the “sacrifices of our Kashmiri brothers” on February 5, which Pakistan observes as ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day. Hyundai The tweet made by […]
A serial blast which took place on 26 July 2008 shook the entire city. 56 Innocent people were killed in 21 blasts within 70 minutes over 14 different locations. During the blasts, DCP Abhay Chudasma was at Gayekwad Haweli’s Crime Branch office. After receiving the information of blast near Narol, DCP tried reaching the spot […]
In 2008 Serial bomb blasts Shook the entire city in which 56 people were killed and over 200 people were severely injured. 21 blasts within 70 minutes over 14 different locations left the city into trauma and fear. The bomb blast ruined many families. Many suffered with the loss of their dear ones. Among those, […]
Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar passed away earlier today at the age of 92. She leaves us all silent, at a loss for words and yes… for musicaholics, bereft of an evergreen voice. Her vocal range extended over three octaves and she lent her voice to leading onscreen ladies. Among her last commercial recording were tracks […]
‘Swara Kokila’ Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6, at the age of 92, following a prolonged illness where she suffered pneumonia along with COVID. Mangeshkar was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on January 8. She breathed her last at 8 AM on Sunday. Mangeshkar was noted for her distinctive voice and […]
Christian Gunther-Hanssen, founder, Sweden Tidy Foundation, plans to cut 75% of Sweden’s annual budget of Rs.16.28 crore on street cleaning with his pilot project, named ‘Corvid Cleaning’. His modus operandi? Training crows to pick up cigarette butts. Birds are being trained, step-by-step, to pick up garbage from the streets of the Swedish town of Sodertalje. […]
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray declared a two-day national mourning in memory Lata Mangeshkar, widely considered one of the greatest and most influential singers from India. Mangeshkar passed away early on Sunday in Mumbai. The national flag will fly at half-mast as a sign of National mourning, from February 6 to 7 as a mark […]
Actor Karishma Tanna and Varun Bangera got engaged in November. The pre wedding festivities began Thursday while Friday hosted an elaborate mehndi ceremony. Bestie Ekta Kapoor wished the couple on the day: “Congratulations to both of you and best wishes for your awesome future.” Karishma Tanna also posted pictures of the haldi do. The couple […]
BTS Team- Jungkook, Jimin, Jin, J-Hope, V, RM, and Suga are loved across the world. They enjoy a huge fan following and ever since they have joined Instagram, they often share a glimpse of their personal life with the ARMY and one the team members,Jin once again,is winning hearts with his latest Instagram post. Jin […]
The Ajay Devgan-Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is the year’s first big release and gets the first reaction from Alia’s father Mahesh Bhatt., slated for February 24. The story of a woman who rises to power in the underworld, Alia essays Gangubai, Devgan plays Karim Lala, while Vijay […]
On Thursday, former India captain Virat Kohli had a virtual interaction with young Indian cricketers playing in the ongoing U19 World Cup in West Indies. Kohli interacted with players ahead of India’s fourth consecutive U19 World Cup final. They will play against England on February 5. India, undefeated, has reached the final after some impressive […]
Bollywood Celebs who sold their Ancestral Home for a Big Sum: Here’s a quick took at star power to notch exorbitant prices. Amitabh Bachchan: Amitabh Bachchan, the owner of five scattered bungalows in Mumbai, decided to sell his ancestral property in Delhi. The veteran actor has pocketed Rs 23 crore for the family bungalow in […]
Ever since Tahira Kashyap Khurana shared that she was diagnosed with DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ) with high grade malignant cells in her right breast, her battle with the dreaded C-Word has inspired many. Immediately after that she had a mastectomy. Tahira, 39-year-old, on the occasion of World Cancer Day on February 4, says that […]
Veteran scriptwriter-poet, Javed Akhtar has confirmed rumours of son Farhan marrying his long-time girlfriend, Shibani. “She is a lovely girl. Wedding planners have been entrusted the entire charge and we have kept it to limited numbers owing to the pandemic,” he told mediapersons outside his residence. Javed Akhtar ‘s son Farhan was previously married to […]
February 4th is marked as World Cancer Day. While Corona has taken centerstage ever since it appeared in 2020, other diseases have made a stealth rise. According to Indian Council for Medical Research, India reported 13.92 lakh new cancer cases in 2020. In Gujarat, 69,3300 cases were registered in the same period. The report also […]
Even though it still reserves the majority in the Surat Municipal Corporation, murmurs about AAP’s disintegration are now hitting high decibel. While insiders have hinted at rebellious leaders wanting to jump ship, five of the elected representatives of the party “are not in touch” with the party high command. Leader of Opposition in the civic […]
Instagram is an American photo and video sharing social networking service, founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. This app allows photo sharing, videos, latest news, updates, entertainment, and most importantly, it is free of cost. People use this app so that they can stay updated on everything, many follow their favorite personalities to stay […]
A district court in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district has directed popular rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh to submit his voice sample in Pachpaoli police station between February 4 and 11 in connection with a case registered against him. The Additional sessions judge allowed Honey Singh to travel to Dubai for entertainment shows till February 4 after while hearing his […]
A Pakistani woman famous for her Tik Tok videos has taken to social media to put out a video of her botched lips. Hareem Shah claimed that she was forced to leave the lip job procedure midway with her upper lip half swollen because the Pakistan government had frozen her account. In the video filmed […]
MS Dhoni who retired from international cricket back in 2020, is now venturing into new ideas. Dhoni has revealed the first look of his graphic novel ‘Atharva.’ The mythological web series is based on the work of writer Ramesh Thamilmani. Dhoni shared a video clip on his social media platform in which he is seen […]
The Adventures of Dillon Helbig’s Crismis, a novel, speaks of how good things come to those who wait – but with a bit of hustle, success can come sooner than you think. The author is eight-year-old Dillon Helbig, whose debut book has become a surprise hit in his Idaho town of Boise. Dillon snuck his 81-page […]
It’s official: Wordle has taken over the world since its launch. Why you ask? Well, just Google the word and watch as the Google icon replicates the word game. The New York Times recently acquired the rights to Wordle, a move that speaks volumes about the immense popularity of the digitally-native word game. “What’s nice […]
Panchmahal police on Tuesday slapped the stringent Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GUJCTOC) Act on six people of a “terrorist gang” from Godhra. The gang members have 45 pending cases against them pertaining to alleged cow slaughter, vehicle theft and assault on cops that date back to 2010. The GUJCTOC court in Godhra […]
The tragic death of Dr Soundarya Neeraj, granddaughter of former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, is now being trailed to Post Partum Depression (PPD). The mother of a six-month-old, she was found hanging in her Vasanatnagar flat in Bengaluru on Jan 28. Post Partum depression is a dangerous medical illness involving feelings of extreme sadness, […]
BTS member V commented on a picture of his friend and actor Park SeoJoon playing golf. Park SeoJoon shared a picture of himself on Monday, where he played the shot with his back towards the camera. SeoJoon was seen wearing a full-sleeved white t-shirt with dark-colored pants, a bowl hat and red sneakers. The golf […]
Ananya Pandey is all set for her first release this year with her upcoming film Gehraiyaan. Directed by Shakun Batra, the film stars Deepika Padukone and Siddhant Chaturvedi, in the lead, and the audience is eager to watch their performances after the trailer releases. Apart from the audience, Ananya too is excited and has given […]
In this era of the pandemic, all of us have turned to electronic devices. One of the most used platforms – for professional and personal meet and greet is Zoom. Most of us use this platform for a meeting, lecture or simply to have casual conversations with loved ones. With more usage of these online […]
Start this month with some creativity on your mind. Doesn’t matter if you are a professional painter, one has all the means to try a hand at various things. Let your inner creative souls out but with proper knowledge and guidance, it enhances the skills and makes the art beautiful and intricate. Be it a […]
Veteran Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has been in the industry for the past three decades – talks about the importance of box-office collections in an actor’s career. He also emphasises how choosing the right subject gives the actor both the required image and collection. Talking about actors of their generation like Akshay Kumar and Ajay […]
Covid has taken a toll on human life and most importantly mental health. Covid has taught us one thing that mental health is as important as physical health. It has taught us the purpose behind human life that is eventually gaining serendipity in minimal things. In order to achieve Ikigai or the thing which gives […]
The World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) new report from the Mekong region identified 224 new species including the ghostly monkey. These newfound species of Ghostly monkeys or the Popa langur live on the hillside of Mount Popa, which is an extinct volcano in Myanmar. First ever ghostly monkey was found in 2020 but the report delayed […]
As the Indian proverb states, one can find god, if searched whole heartedly. The proverb has come true. The young man who went missing seven years ago in December was searched for by his family and finally the young man was found in Bharatpur, Rajasthan with tears of joy in his eyes. When they discovered […]
Tejassvi Prakash and Shamita Shetty have locked horns yet again in the ongoing season of Biggboss. In retaliation, Shamita’s fans have uploaded an old video featuring Tejassvi on social media. The tit-for-tat started when started Shamita Shetty was in backchat mode after Pratik Shejpal assigned daily tasks. Seeing this, Tejassvi commented: “Yeh dekho! Aunty iske […]
If UP has Yogi Adityanath swerving the saffron, Gujarat has its’ own Yogi Devnath giving a tough competition to all saints in the State. Openly affiliated with the BJP, the Yogi Devnath celebrated his 47th birthday today in Kutch with everyone from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to big shot industrialists wishing him. The till now confined […]
In a classic case of trying to be more loyal than the king, an overzealous team of the South Gujarat Police made a newly-wed couple spend their wedding night at a police station. Their crime? They and family members were returning home after the wedding post the 10 p.m. night curfew time. After their wedding […]
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation on Tuesday added 15 more Covid-19 Micro Containment Zones in the city while removing 19 such zones from the list. With today’s update, there are a total of 188 active zones. As many as 104 houses with a population of 527 were declared as Micro Containment Zones on Tuesday, the AMC informed […]
First it was a good old crossword. Then, came the number challenge, Sudoku. And now comes Wordle. The internet loves it and we love it too!! The one catch? You can only play Wordle once a day — a cruel yet genius choice that likely plays a large part in why people can’t wait to […]
Pakistan appointed its first female Supreme Court Judge on Monday, after a nomination process that proved contentious. Justice Ayesha Malik, 55 years, was selected by a commission that decided the promotion of the Judges. She swore in on live TV, with her oath administered by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmad. The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran […]
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s clarification that she was not the chief ministerial face of her party in Uttar Pradesh must have delighted many in the opposition camp on Saturday. She explained her ‘you can see my face everywhere’ statement from the previous day as stemming from “irritation”, precisely due to persistent questions about […]
Ahmedabad experienced an 11-year lowest temperature at 6.7 degrees Celsius, recording the coldest day of January 2022. The maximum temperature also went below the normal temperature. Citing this, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had already issued a cold wave warning in the parts of the state on Sunday. The weather forecast department had also stated […]
A man from Jamnagar, Gujarat, who settled in the USA was supposed to wed his girlfriend on January 20. Two days before the wedding, the families got into a heated argument due to which the wedding was called off. The man living in the Limdaline area of Jamnagar city fell in love with a city-based […]
Former Captain of Indian Cricket team and star batsman Virat Kohli was seen chewing gum during National Anthem ceremony prior to 3rd One Day International Between India Vs South Africa in Cape Town. A 22-second video that is going viral on Twitter and other social media platforms show Virat Kohli chewing gums while other players are […]
A recent video of a polar bear hunting reindeer has raised interesting questions about the changing nature of life in the polar north. Recently, scientists in Hornsund, Svalbard – a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean – witnessed a polar bear pursuing a reindeer into the sea before killing it, dragging it ashore and eating […]
Suniel Shetty recently called out the baseless report by an Indian news website that spread rumours around his kids, Athiya and Ahan Shetty’s weddings. The news portal claimed that Shetty’s kids will get married to their rumoured partners; KL Rahul and Tania Shroff, this year. There are many reports that suggest that Suniel Shetty’s son, […]
Gujarat’s tableau for the Republic Day parade will be themed after the tribal revolutionaries from the state who had devoted themselves to India’s Independence struggle. The tableau is at least 45 feet long, 14 feet wide and 16 feet high, and comprises a seven-foot statue of Motilal Tejawat – one of the heroes who was […]
The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall in some parts of Gujarat. On Saturday, a sudden change in the weather will be seen as some parts of Gujarat will receive out-of-season rainfall. According to the IMD, a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect Northwest India from 21st January 2022 due to which Gujarat state […]
Private data related to Covid of more than 20 thousand Indians have gone missing from the government server. Allegedly, details including names, ages, mobile numbers, addresses and results of the Covid test have been leaked. The leaked data has been put up for sale on the Red Forum’s website, where a cybercriminal claims to have […]
The Gujarat government will procure toor(pigeon peas), chana and mustard at minimum support price. Announcing this decision at a Press conference, the Agriculture Minister of Gujarat, Raghavji Patelurged farmers to register themselves on the government’s portal between February 1 and February 28. He said that farmers can address queries to a helpline number issued by […]
‘क्या नन भी भारत की नागरिक नहीं हैं, जो न्याय और अदालत से सुरक्षा की हकदार हो?’ पूछती हैं सिस्टर लूसी कलप्पुरा, जिन्हें बिशप फ्रेंको मुलक्कल मामले में पीड़िता का समर्थन करने के लिए फ्रांसिस्कन क्लैरिस्ट कांग्रिगेशन (एफसीसी) से निष्कासित कर दिया गया था। सितंबर 2018 की शुरुआत से ही केरल में कैथोलिक नन द्वारा फ्रेंको मुलक्कल के खिलाफ असाधारण […]
An amazing actor and an artist – Sushant Singh Rajput who breathed his list on June 2020, would have turned 36 today. Today, on his birth anniversary, social media is full of wishes and heartfelt tributes extended by fans including his sister. He made a debut in the Television industry with Kis Desh Mein Hai […]
Many films are considered to be ahead of time and end up making it to the “A grade” movie list. Such movies engage viewers of all ages while some are so bad that they end up making people laugh out of sheer stupidity. Roger Ebert says, “ No good movie is too long and no […]
With the rising corona cases, the state government has decided to postpone Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2022. With more than 3300 cases were reported in Gujarat and third wave becoming a real threat many restrictions are being imposed in many districts and cities, including Ahmedabad. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel conducted a comprehensive review of the situation […]
The state’s 5 IAS officers tested positive for Covid 19. The 5 officers are Manoj Aggarwal, JP Gupta, Hareet Shukla, Jai Prakash Shivahare, and Rajkumar Beniwal. 1990 batch IAS officer Manoj Aggarwal is currently Additional Chief Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department , Government of Gujarat. Jagdish Prasad Gupta, a 1991 batch IAS officer […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has tested positive for Covid-19 and has isolated himself. The Delhi Chief Minister took to Twitter this morning and said that he is Covid positive with mild symptoms and asked the people who came in his contact to get themselves tested. “I have tested positive for Covid. Mild symptoms. Have […]
In the run-up to Vibrant Gujarat, the State Government on every Monday is signing MoUs with Business houses and institutes of importance. This week the Government signed 39 MoUs in a run-up to the Summit, with this total tally of MoUs signed before the Mega event has gone up to 135. Seven of the total […]
Vaccination opened for teens in the 15 to 18 age group on Monday amid a surge of Covid cases in multiple cities. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the camp at GDM Konawala High School, Kobani, Gandhinagar. Along with the Chief Minister, Gandhinagar Mayor Hiteshbhai Makwana, MLA Shambhuji Bhai Health Commissioner Jai Prakash Shivahar as […]
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday criticised states for ‘under-utilisation’ of COVID-19 funds amid the looming Omicron crisis in India. In a statement, Mandaviya pointed out that collectively, states and UTs have only used just over 17 per cent of the available and approved funds under the Emergency COVID Response Package (ECRP-II). Mandaviya brought […]
Shilpa Shetty shared a heart felt video for sister Shamita to support her Big Boss 15 journey. Big Boss season 15 is facing a lot of chaos and changes lately. On the Weekend Ka Vaar Salman Khan, the host of the show, questions the contestants and also tries to communicate with them on several topics […]
In view of rising cases and a possible surge lurking around the corner, Ahmedabad police has issued strict guidelines for beauty parlours, salons and spas. Saturday registered 1069 cases in the state while 559 were reported from the city itself. Parlours will be allowed to work at 50 percent capacity. Only double-vaccinated staff will be […]
With the ruling BJP pulling out all stops to win the 2022 elections and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) matching it breath by breath, an FSL report on journalist-turned-AAP leader Isudan Gadhvi being drunk while leading an assault on the BJP headquarter, Shri Kamalam, has returned positive after a week. On Saturday, 13 days later, […]
Gujarat State GST Department on Friday carried out raids and arrested one person whose active involvement in the fake credit scam came to light after their interrogation of two people arrested in the same case. The State GST Department during the preliminary inquiry found that fake companies were created in the name of poor people […]
India on Saturday opened the registration for Covid-19 vaccines for children between the age of 15 to 18 years on the CoWin portal. “Let’s get ready to ensure COVID vaccination of all eligible citizens. Registrations on #CoWIN for 15-18 year old children starts from 1st January 2022. #LargestVaccineDrive #Unite2FightCorona,” tweeted the Ministry of Health on […]
Xīnnián Kuàilè. That’s Happy New Year in Chinese. And making it happier is Chef Yuzuo Han’s authentic mainland spread at China House, Hyatt Regency, Ashram Road. The Beijing-based chef is ready to conjure the exotic Far East in his maiden visit to Ahmedabad. “My native place is in Sichuan. Food in China, much like in […]
Samsung might bid adieu to Android Operating System and replace it with a new Fuchsia OS. Fuchsia is Google’s new operating system and the fact that Samsung has contributed to the development of this Operating System gives air to the reports of it being the chosen OS by the company. For their recently launched Galaxy […]
Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel who began her career in the right manner with the super hit Kaho na Pyar hai but later reduced herself to a C grader first congratulated Faisal Patel on his birthday. Patel, 46 wrote, “ Happy b’day my darling @mfaisalpatel love uuuuu … have a super awesome year.’’ Faisal reciprocated to […]
Gujarat clocks 573 new Covid cases in the past 24 hours. Another Covid wave is knocking on our doors and this is bound to disrupt our lives, once again. The biggest drawback of covid cases is that the economy suffers taking a toll on all possible sectors. One of the badly hit industries was the […]
The hard work of Surat police has finally payed off as a Surat court has sentenced two rapists to death in just 48 days of the incident. Officers investigating the matter have been lauded for their exceptional performance and honoured by the Commissioner of Police today. The court has tried to set an example in […]
2021 belonged to Malayalam cinema. Primarily catering to its relatively small (compared to Telugu and Hindi) native audience, diaspora and an elite section of cinephiles, Malayalam cinema stood out for one superb factor: its ingenuity. The filmmakers themselves turned the pandemic into opportunity as they created rooted, atmospheric cinema at a budget that was a […]
Life has changed. The way we live, work, educate our children or log-in for virtual meets is happening a new way. Our means of income, investment and spends have also entered the e-commerce avenues, some with e-wallets and some with online payments. Little wonder then that the top tech trends for 2022 will be a […]
When TikTok was banned by most nations as a backlash to the alleged biowarfare waged by China, Instagram launched “Reels” in August 2020. What began as a mini clip restricted to 15 seconds, soon took over as a 60-second binge. With the lockdown and WFH life imposed by the pandemic, people took to the screen, […]
Aryan Khan, Raj Kundra, Squid Game and Bennifer obsession: Newsmakers of 2021. The world of entertainment made a lot of news in 2021 not just in India but also overseas. The Indian film industry was marked by controversies, arrests and legal tussles. These were more noticeable than actual film releases. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s (SRK) […]
After a year of too many ups and downs with the second Covid-19 wave and then reopening of the world slowly and maybe we are nearing the third wave, we have come a full circle. The year has come to an end.With the new year approaching as the calendar changes, it brings hope to people. […]
The stock market ended marginally lower on Thursday. The market witnessed 1979 shares ending in green and 1309 shares which declined. The market closed at 57,806.49 down 0.16 percent. The NSE closed at 17,213.60 down 0.11 percent. Top Gainers were: No Company Name Gains(in %) 1 Paramone Concepts 20.00 2 Cybertech System 20.00 3 VMV Holidays Ltd. 20.00 4 Nureca […]
A 27-year-old old native of Madhya Pradesh who raped and murdered a five-year-old girl on April 30, 2021 has been sentenced to life imprisonment “for the remainder of his natural life.” The decision was made on December 28 by a Surat court. After the court of special POCSO judge P S Kala pronounced the punishment, […]
Gujarat was in turmoil during the second wave of Corona with the highest shortage of Remedesivir injections, prompting the Gujarat government to issue tenders for 1 lakh 45 thousand Ramdasivir injections. There are cases that Gujarat is now moving towards the third wave of Corona. Corona erupted in the state yesterday. In 24 hours, 394 […]
In order to give encouragement to horticulture and after considering PM Modi’s suggestion to setup fruit and vegetables, Amul has decided to set up a processing plant in Gujarat’s Kutch. As per PM Modi’s suggestion, Amul should establish a fruits and vegetables processing plant and buy crops like pomegranate, dried dates and mangoes from the […]
The huge drug haul from Mundra port in late September led to the arrest of the company’s proprietor, allegedly receiving the consignment of semi-processed talc stones originating in Afghanistan. The cargo turned out be 2,998.21 kg of heroin, which docked in enroute Bandar Abbas Port in Iran. Further development of the case Tuesday saw a […]
On The birth anniversary of Dhirubhai Ambani, India’s richest man and the Chaiman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited Mukesh Ambani has dropped hints of giving more responsibilities to the new generations. An iconic entrepreneur Dhirubhai started Reliance from very humble beginning to make it one of India’s most successful business empires during his […]
Films have a way of getting to people. Some are fan service movies for a mass audience while others cater to a specific audience. Either way, it is not just about entertainment as most people think as it is a medium of art that is the easiest to reach to people. Movies, like any other […]
They said, in 2020 we will have flying cars but even in 2021 forget flying cars we could not get proper charging facilities for our Electric Cars as Gujarat has only 27 public stations, according to the data provided by the Union Minister of Power. When we are paying huge amounts in taxes as fuel […]
Billionaire business tycoon Gautam Adani and Total of France’s joint venture- Adani Total Gas Ltd and State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) have bid for the maximum number of licenses to provide piped cooking gas to households and retail CNG to automobiles. Tenders were floated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) for 65 […]
After recovering 1100 points in the last two days, the market gained 385 points on Thursday. The BSE closed at 57,315.28 up 0.68 percent and NSE closed at 17,072.60 up 117.15 points. Medplus Health Services Ltd had a stellar listing, the stock closed 40.81 percent up from its listed price of Rs 796 to Rs […]
The Government has empowered GST officials to recover Goods and Services tax without issuing a notice. This power has been given to the GST officials through a gazette notification and the provisions will come into effect from January 1,2021. According to the new amendments, if invoice details and outward supply liability don’t match, GST officials need not […]
Sushmita Sen, the first Indian beauty queen to be crowned Miss Universe, has parted ways with her young boyfriend, Rohman Shawl. Posting a picture on Instagram with Rohman Shawl, the 46 year old Indian actress explained that the relationship ended long ago and that the two “remain friends. Sushmita Sen who is currently riding high […]
After the Diwali Silk City of India, Surat is facing a tide of recession. The Market had just recovered after the covid but it seems that recession is returning in the textile market, which has left the textile traders worried. Following the recession Mill owners have decided to give employees 2-3 days off in a […]
The BSE Sensex closed solidly 2.09% lower on Monday and recorded the worst decline of the month so far, as investors felt the jitters of the spread of corona variant omicron. Market closed 1189.73 point down at 55822.01 with intra-day high of 56,538 and low of 22,132. The Nifty 50 closed 371 points at 16,614. […]
To mark 60 years of Goa’s liberation, Diamond Jubilee celebrations were held at Panaji on December 19 like every year. To commemorate the Diamond Jubilee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath at the martyr’s memorial, Azad Maidan. A 100 men tri-service Guard of Honour was presented during the ceremony, the bugle band played ‘The […]
A Pakistani fishing boat carrying six crew members and 77 kg heroinvalued around Rs 400 crore was apprehended in the Indian waters off the Gujarat coast, sources said on Monday. The seizure was made on Sunday night in a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS). Cases of heroin seizure in Gujarat are […]
Gujarat state finance and education minister Kanubhai Desai has confirmed the Government plans for bringing new green hydrogen policy. It is expected that Gujarat government will come up with the policy promoting green hydrogen generation ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat summit to be held in January 2022 at Gandhinagar. The policy will contain incentives for […]
The Income Tax Department has found an ‘unholy nexus’ between four Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) and borrower groups after they were raided on Dec 8, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) stated. The ARCs are based in Mumbai but their premises in Ahmedabad, Gujarat are also under I-T radar. Sources said that companies under […]
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) closed 4% lower on Friday after a chemical explosion at its factory in Panchamahal killed five workers and injured more than 15 on Thursday. This comes after the stock ended 9% lower yesterday. In two days the stock has lost around 13%. The company informed the market regulator about the fire […]
A Covid outbreak has suspended the grand finale of Miss World 2021 in Puerto Rico. Around 17 contestants, including Mansa Varanasi (the present Miss India World 2020) have tested positive. According to organizers, the Miss World pageant will be held at a designated place within the next 90 days. Every contestant will be able to […]
The Central Government has lowered the Goods and Services Tax rate to 5% from 18% on ethanol meant for blending under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme. The procurement price of ethanol produced from sugarcane based feed stocks like heavy molasses, sugarcane juice, sugar, sugar syrup are fixed by the Government and from food grain […]
The NGO, Hazira Kantha Vistar Odhyogik Pradushan Niravaran Samithi (HKVOPNS) alleged that the Hazira plant of the company had not complied with the Environment Clearance (EC) conditions and made no mandatory disposal in line with the environment clearance conditions. It had also expanded the plant without due clearance. The NGO has voiced its concerns in a memorandum to […]
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma’s face Dilip Joshi was spotted getting emotinal at daughter Niyati Joshi’s wedding. Niyati got married recently to Yashowardhan Mishra and the occassion was graced by the entire cast of the famous Sitcom – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The bride was seen pulling off a classy bridal look with a […]
In what seems like a massive boost to the Farming sector in Gujarat, the State Government signs MOUs worth Rs 2359 crore at a Pre-Vibrant Gujarat Summit which is going on at Anand Agriculture University. The focus of this summit is entering a new era of co-operation in agro and food processing. Looking at the […]
Billionaire tycoon Gautam Adani-owned Adani Enterprises, which picked the controlling stake in Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Mangaluru airports in November 2020, has paid Rs 1,103 crore to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the assets of the airports. Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the Rs […]
There is no dismissing that this year has been everything settled with extraordinary encounters in and out. Fortunately, with the enrichment of music, by record labels and producers like Mr. Suresh Bhanushali, Photofit Music, we got some rest and travelled through the lopsided events. From viral hits to assuaging songs, here is a summary of […]
Environment change has become one of the most alarming and crucial issues across the globe and has served as an agenda of discussion amongst political parties. Aaditya Thackeray, Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra environment minister on Monday stated that during the upcoming assembly session, the state government would be discussing the issue of climate change […]
The Ministry of Finance on Sunday announced some relaxations for GST taxpayers. According to official statement taxpayers with Annual Aggregate Turnover (AATO) upto ₹5 crore will not be required to file the reconciliation statement in Form GSTR-9C for FY 2020-21 onwards, the ministry said in a post on Twitter. For GST Taxpayers who are under […]
WhatsApp payment service in India was launched in November 2020, by June 2021 it was made available to all users in India. In the USA, looking at the higher number of people using crypto wallets, WhatsApp has added a cryptocurrency payments feature for a limited number of users. The feature lets users send and receive […]
Fitness is a way of life and if you have been waiting to begin the healthy phase of your life then here is ‘Black Traxx’, The Fittnasium. The idea behind this gym is to give a holistic experience of exercise, music and fitness education. Blackk Traxx, The Fittnasium is venture of Shades Of Blackk Spalon– […]
Vicky Kaushal proposed to Katrina Kaif, publicly, two years ago in 2019. “Shaadi ka mausam chal raha tha, mujhe laga aapka bhi mann kar raha hoga, to maine kaha pooch leta hoon,” the new star in the galaxy rattled off while on stage with the actress he confessed to being a huge fan of. In […]
The National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body set up by the Central Government in 2016 under Section 408 of the Companies Act, 2013. The main function of this body is to govern the companies which are registered in India. Recently, the Mumbai bench of the NCLT in an order stated that a company […]
According to the Gross Value Addition data released by the Reserve Bank of India Gujarat grew at a staggering 15.9% annually to Rs 5.11 lakh crore between Financial Year 2012 to Financial Year 2020. Continuous improvement in ease of doing business and business-friendly Government has paved the way for Gujarat in becoming number one. Maharashtra […]
To begin with, ever since he was a small-time trader, Gautam Adani has maintained a line. That he appreciated Dhirubhai Ambani’s vision but never wanted to be compared with him. However, there are many similarities. Vibes of India lists a few of them here. Both are Gujaratis Both are Banias Both hail from small towns. […]
A noteworthy fall in Covid-19 cases has encouraged Gujarat government to organise the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit – an event to attract investments in January 2022. As per the sources, the newly sworn-in chief minister Bhupendra Patel is all set to organise the event next year. Moreover, he has also given verbal invitations […]
The State agriculture department will sanction monetary help of up to Rs 1,500 to the farmers in the state for buying a cell phone. The plan is intended to urge the farmers to purchase cell phones which could be utilized for different purposes towards expanding their farm income, at a time when the prevalence of […]
A container believed to have radioactive substances has been caught at Mundra port, but the investigators are yet to verify and confirm its contents. Officials from different departments are roped in to ascertain the shipment, according to the authorities which are keeping a close eye on this case. Different agencies were additionally praised for discovering […]
At home with the Maans After Train To Pakistan released, I got a call from Manjeet Maan who had seen the film. She told me she was looking for a child woman to cast in the Punjabi film she was producing, Shaheed-e-Mohabbat Boota Singh, a true-life historical drama. I told her frankly that I did not know much […]
‘Amara haath ma have kai nathi aavtu (Now we hardly get any returns),’ laments Rohit Vavadia, a bullion trader on CG Road, Ahmedabad. He has been in the business since 2018 but ever since the implementation of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on gold bullion, his business has lost its sheen. On October 1 last […]
They are one of the distinctive features of old Ahmedabad. The city’s Pols – residential areas that developed in close quarters to one another amidst narrow streets – are what set the city apart – and remind both residents and visitors that heritage is not just preserved in the buildings, but also in people and […]
A clinical educator by day and a performing artiste by night, Hardik Chauhan feels blessed to be able to continue both his passions, a rare feat for most of us. He migrated to Jena, Germany, from Ahmedabad to pursue a medical engineering career, but found he could not leave music behind. Chauhan has gained some […]
The Dimple queen who once ruled Bollywood – Preity Zinta might be away from the cinema but keeps engaging with her fans through social media. After five years of marriage, Preity Zinta and husband Jane Goodenough become parents to twins. She shared the good news with her fans on instagram, Twitter and expressed gratitude. She […]
There is considerable chatter in the B Town that Vicky Kaushal and Katrina might get married. The two are scheduled to make seven round trips to Six Sense Fort Barwada Fort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan between December 7 and 9. According to reports, both of them have seen the arrangements themselves. Until now, only close […]
Kangana Ranaut, finding herself in never-ending controversies, is now a Padma Shri award winner. Recently, Kangana made a statement that India got its independence not in 1947 but in 2014 claiming the independence in 1947 as a ‘Bheek”(beggary). Kangana is known as a staunch supporter of the BJP, however BJP MP Varun Gandhi who is […]
Security has been beefed up around Antilia in Mumbai following reports of suspicious movements by some people around Mukesh Ambani’s residence. A taxi driver called the police and said that two strangers approached him to inquire about Mukesh Ambani’s residence. Mumbai police had received information that two persons were asking for Mukesh Ambani’s address after […]
Back in the ’80s, while on their morning walk, writer-producer-director Ramanand Sagar and his son Prem Sagar came across Puneet Issar exercising on Juhu beach. Impressed with his physique and martial arts skills, the filmmakers signed him for an episode of their fantasy mythological Vikram Betaal, which aired every Sunday on DD National in 1985 and ’86, […]
Om Puri as Sub-Inspector Ananth Velankar fought internal and external demons that were as relevant then as they are now.In current times, when masters of half-truths rule the day, a gritty film from 1983, Ardh Satya, jolts you to the core with its stark revelations with almost every scene. Dark and sharply incisive, this Govind […]
Ekta Kapoor, Karan Johar and Kangana Ranaut will be receiving India’s fourth-highest civilian honour – the Padma Shri award at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 8, 2021. The three were conferred the award on January 26, 2020, for their contribution to the field of performing arts. Sharing her emotions on receiving the honour, […]
Shah Rukh Khan is celebrating his 56th birthday today. His fans are at Mannat, like every year, waiting to get a glimpse of the star without fail even in his hardest time. The witty Khan is known for carrying himself in interviews better than any other star in Bollywood. The wide-eyed boy from Delhi has […]
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan walked out of Mumbai’s Arthur Road jail nearly after a month at around 11 AM on Saturday. He was released two days after he was granted bail from Bombay High Court. This morning, Shah Rukh Khan went to jail to bring Aryan back home after his release. […]
The Adani Group is inventing in travel aggregator Cleartrip, a part of Flipkart Group. As a part of investment, Adani Group will acquire a significant minority stake in Cleartrip. “Through this investment, the Adani Group and the Flipkart Group will benefit from synergies that will deliver superior travel experiences to consumers as the travel industry […]
Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, Punjabi singer-actress and former Bigg Boss 13 contestant launched her song, “Tu Yaheen Hai” which is said to be a musical tribute to her close friend and rumoured boyfriend Sidharth Shukal. The video showed Shehnaaz living a lonely life in a foreign country after Sidharth’s death. It also features several images and […]
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is said to be frustrated at the reports about the hugely successful Netflix web series “The Crown” will air a dramatized version Of Princess Diana’s 1995 interview by Martin Bashir. The second in line for the throne of England, Prince William has expressed disgust over “commercialization” of the “false […]
A total of 11 players from various disciplines have been selected as nominees for the sporting honour of year 2021 – Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina Borgohain and Indian wrestler Ravi Dahiya are to be awarded the Khel Ratna. Also read: Khel Ratna Award Was Renamed Because […]
The new Bollywood sensation who is drooled over especially by the female fan club – Vicky Kaushal is all set to tie the knot with B’town’s Kamli Katrina Kaif in December 2021, reports say. The wedding outfits are also being designed the one of the classic names in Indian Bridal wear – Sabyasachi. Katrina will […]
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has expanded itself with the two new sets of teams to join the bandwagon after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awarded the franchise rights on Monday. A Kolkata-based business conglomerate paid a whopping Rs 7,090 crore for Lucknow. While CVC Capital Partners, a European equity firm […]
After 19 days of Aryan Khan’s arrest, father Shah Rukh – spotted with a grim on his face, visited his son, who is presently in the custody of NCB at the Arthur road jail. The sessions court in Mumbai rejected Aryan Khan’s bail application in the drugs case on October 20, 2021. Aryan has been […]
In view of the heavy rains in some parts of Gujarat this year, the state government today announced assistance to farmers in a cabinet meeting. A relief package of Rs 546 crore has been announced to help 2.82 lakh farmers in the state. After the cabinet meeting, Minister Jitu Vaghani announced these decisions. He said […]
Netflix’s hit TV show Squid Game is reportedly worth almost Rs 67,47,48, 45, 000 i.e. $900 million in impact value, an internal metric. The company said the South Korean series became its biggest series launch ever, topping 111 million viewers globally since its Sept. 17 release. Squid Game beat out Bridgerton, which reached about 82 […]
Since the execution of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July 2021, Ahmedabad and Surat have turned into centres for bogus billing in Gujarat. The trap of unlawful transactions has additionally spread quickly to industrializing locales like Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Morbi and Gandhinagar. Though it has spread quickly, Ahmedabad and Surat still account for 58 per […]
Manish Malhotra luxury retail footprint that extends stores across Mumbai, Hyderabad and New Delhi, gets its first external investor – Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) for a 40 percent stake. Reliance was also in talks to acquire Ritu Kumar’s brand but has now signed a definitive agreement to invest in the brand that had been so […]
James Bond fever has returned with a bang as “No Time To Die” is already seeing packed cinema halls, even as the Covid-19 restrictions ease. The Daniel Craig starrer is a sequel of sorts to the 2006 superduper hit “Casino Royale”. Hollywood has never had any dearth of franchises in various genres, ranging from superheroes to magicians […]
IMF World Economic Outlook report for the quarter ending September 2021 has estimated the Indian economy to grow at 8.5 percent next financial year 2021-22. This bolsters the general opinion about robustness of the economy, which is coming out of the recession created by the Covid-19 epidemic. IMF has suggested no change in the estimated […]
Former captain MS Dhoni will not charge any fee for mentoring the Indian cricket team during this month’s T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman, BCCI secretary Jay Shah. The iconic former captain was brought in as a mentor by the BCCI last month when it announced the squad for the mega-event, scheduled to […]
The authorities have given a go forward to billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala backed startup airline Akasa. The aviation ministry has issued the no-objection certificates (NOC) and now it might want to apply for air operator allow (AOP or licence) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The proposed extremely low-value service (LCC) is being […]
Would you believe that it was not Jai but Veeru who was the original choice to play the cop in Zanjeer? Yes, Dharmendra had taken Salim-Javed’s script to Prakash Mehra and was really keen on playing Vijay, but had to drop out just before the film was to kick-off because of a family commitment. Unwilling […]
SRK has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons after his son Aryan Khan was arrested from a cruise ship for the consumption of illegal substances. Meanwhile, SRK has called off his upcoming projects to be with his family in Mumbai, and recently BYJU’S took the hard decision to pause their association with the […]
Alia Bhatt, the actor known for her originality, spontaneity and powerhouse acting is also a smart investor. Her latest investment is Kanpur-based startup Phool. It is an IIT-Kanpur-backed startup that converts floral waste into incense products. Founded in 2017 by engineering graduate Ankit Agarwal, Phool enables the conversion of floral waste into charcoal-free luxury incense […]
Walter Vieira All is well that ends well. It has been a trauma for many, many years to see one of the worlds best airlines, which was,’ iconic,’ and recognised globally as the ‘ maharaja airline ‘- slowly go down the ‘ brand slide ‘ to a stage where it was the ‘ last resort […]
Marking the celebrations for the auspicious festival of Navratri, 7 UP – the refreshing clear drink launched its all-new limited edition festive packs in Gujarat, featuring the quirky, curly-haired brand mascot Fido Dido. Over the years, the autumn festival of Navratri has metamorphosized into an event of stupendous scale with thousands of people coming together to […]
Aryan Khan is just the latest known name to come under the clutches of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Before him, there have been many Bollywood biggies who have been summoned and interrogated by the NCB in relation to drug probes. Bollywood actors have been under the NCB’s scanner for quite some time now. In […]
Gift City, Gandhinagar has decided to market itself internationally, inching towards its stated raison d’etre. Deciding to participate with vigour at EXPO 2020 in Dubai, it has planned two dedicated panel discussions on investment opportunities. The Gift City MD Tapan Ray will deliver a keynote address. Global investors from Southeast Asia, Middle East, Europe, and […]
Over time the perception of self-help/ self-improvement books has changed substantially. What started as an impulse purchase at an airport stall has now become the source of people’s life philosophies and mantras. Nuggets of wisdom are readily available through the condensation of the author’s life or astute observations. It offers an alternative path and often […]
After making India proud with the world premiere of the short film ‘Vulnerable: Scars That You Don’t See’ at Milano Fashion Week, actor Taapsee Pannu announces its release in India through her social media handle. A collaboration of creative powerhouses Shabinaa Khan and Kulsum Shadab Wahab, the short film now streams over YouTube. Following the […]
AGL filed a writ petition in the Gujarat High Court feeling resentful, challenging the various Regulations under the PNGRB Act and also the grant of authorization to a competitor which is a state-entity – Gujarat Gas. The High Court dismissed AGL’s petition in 2018. AGL approached the Supreme Court challenging the High Court’s dismissal. One […]
“I couldn’t believe I was seated between Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, the two pillars of the music industry, at the premiere of my first Hindi film, Bees Saal Baad,” reminisces Biswajit Chatterjee on Lata Mangeshkar’s 92nd birthday, September 28, adding that the evening became even more magical when after the screening, she invited the […]
The Baroda Dairy dispute that has been going on for the last few days has been settled amicably. It has been announced that Rs 18 crore will be paid to milk producers. This payment will be made to milk producers in Dussehra. Thereafter, an additional Rs 9 crore will be paid by March 2022. BJP […]
Ahmedabad District Collector Sandeep Sangle fulfilled the wish of Flora, who is suffering from a brain tumour, by giving her the opportunity to become a ‘Collector’ for a day. Flora’s mother, Sonalben Asodia, recounts the story, saying, “My 11-year-old daughter Flora, an 8th standard student, always had a dream to become a collector after her […]
There were reports claiming that the actress is dating her co-star Raj Anadkat. Munmun Data has finally spoken against the trolls for slut-shaming her and age-shaming to allegedly have a relationship with TMKOC star Raj Anadkat who plays the role of Tappu. Both actors have an age gap of around nine years. Munmun Dutta penned […]
Soon after 10.45 am on September 11, Kiritbhai received a call. His source told him. “Today is the day. Vijay Rupani will resign as Gujarat Chief Minister”. After confirming it, Kiritbhai posted the news to his Facebook page. And the rest is history. ‘Savaare cha, sanje Akila’, is a known phrase in Gujarat. It means, you […]
Brothers and founders of Chips Express Pvt Ltd, Vimal and Tushar Patel launched their ready to eat food packs Hungrill (meaning Hunger Will) in January 2020 and Covid-19 happened. But Covid-19 came as a boon for their newly established business of ready to eat food packs. “The food is not dehydrated or uncooked with instructions. […]
Reliance Jio made an announcement on Friday that it has put off the launch of JioPhone Next, the low-priced smartphone developed in partnership with Google, to Diwali. The phone was initially scheduled to be launched on September 10 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The company further said in a statement that both the companies […]
As part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, the State government intends to issue 50,000 employment letters to youth by organising job fairs. On the other hand, the government is yet to announce the final results of recruitments that were announced over two-and-a-half years ago. The examinees are staring at an uncertain future due to delays […]
You can never start reading too early with your kids. As a newborn, it ensures one-on-one bonding time with the baby and exposes their brain to accelerated cognitive development. Your child’s brain is like a sponge; the younger they are, the quicker they can soak in information. Reading introduces rhythm, vocabulary, inflections of tone and […]
Zydus Cadila Healthcare was one of the first to announce plansfor a Covid vaccine, more than a year ago, so its application for emergency approval for the 3-dose ZyCov-D last month is long overdue. The company has been cautious, but innovations like the needle-free applicator, which introduces the vaccine through the skin instead of the muscle, will probably make the delay worthwhile. Zydus has also tested the vaccine […]
Roshmila Bhattacharya This morning, July 7, I woke up to the news that Dilip Kumar was gone. It took me a while to accept that this was not another mischievous rumour. This time it was true. At 7.30 am, at the age of 98, he had taken his final curtain call at Mumbai’s PD Hinduja […]
Abhay K sees the world in a constant rhythm, and when he pens down this experience what you get is a book that opens the borders of time and place. India’s 21st Ambassador to Madagascar is a Bihari who didn’t confine himself to geographical boundaries. Poets can find magic in mundane and his published work—The Seduction of […]
No DCM yet for Indian Embassy in Jakarta The Embassy of India in Jakarta is yet to get a Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM). There is no certainty when the DCM would be appointed and with the current pandemic situation, the buzz is that the External Affairs Ministry is in no hurry to rush an […]
Princess Aaliya Sultana Babi, Balasinor Lasaniya Kheema is basically a winter dish as the hara lassan is mostly available only during winters. This was generally a breakfast dish to be had with moong k bhune hue khichdi. People now freeze green garlic and so this dish can be made and relished for lunch or dinner, […]
