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The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the fundamental right to free expression through poetry, theatre, stage shows, satire, and art must be upheld. The judgment came in response to an appeal by Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, challenging a criminal case filed against him by the Gujarat Police under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya […]
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 […]
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 in magnitude struck central Myanmar on Friday at 12.50 pm local time, followed by a 6.8-magnitude aftershock. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the epicentre was located 16km northwest of Sagaing at a depth of 10km. No casualties have been reported so far, and no tsunami warning has been […]
Hrithik Roshan is set to make his directorial debut with the fourth instalment of the popular superhero franchise Krrish. The series, which originated from the 2003 film Koi Mil Gaya, was previously directed by his father, Rakesh Roshan. Krrish 4 will be produced by Rakesh Roshan and Aditya Chopra. Sharing the announcement on Instagram, Rakesh […]
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced that the government plans to introduce ‘Sahkar Taxi,’ a cooperative-based ride-hailing service modelled on Uber and Ola. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a debate, Shah said the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “sahkar se samriddhi” or prosperity through cooperation. He […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the government is prepared to welcome visitors to India for tourism, education, healthcare, and business purposes. However, he emphasised that those posing a threat to national security would be dealt with firmly. Shah’s remarks came during a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Immigration and […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday said that Russia and India are seeking to elevate their bilateral relations to an unprecedented level, with President Vladimir Putin expected to visit India in the near future. Lavrov confirmed the development during a televised address, stating that preparations for the visit are currently underway. Lavrov highlighted that […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced that two more factions of the Jammu and Kashmir-based Hurriyat Conference have renounced separatism and aligned with what he described as the “new Bharat” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. This follows similar decisions made by the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement and the Jammu and Kashmir […]
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 […]
District and city presidents of the Gujarat Congress will travel to New Delhi on April 3 for discussions with the party’s high command. The visit follows Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent trip to Gujarat, where he hinted at a restructuring of the state unit. A total of 33 district and eight city presidents are expected […]
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 […]
A major development near the Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera signifies the intense preparations for the 2036 Olympic Games. According to a news report, roughly 650 acres of land, home to three ashrams—including the controversial Sant Shree Asaram Ashram—will be acquired for the creation of the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, Olympic Village, and state-of-the-art sports […]
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has shared a video of a group employee, Kay Mehta, performing a bungee jump in Rishikesh while harnessed with his wheelchair. “Most people do it for the thrill. Kay Mehta, our own Adanian, did it to make a statement,” Adani said in a post on Thursday. He further remarked that […]
Veerathon 2025, a half-marathon event titled “Run for the Nation’s Pride,” took place in Dehradun on Sunday. Organised by Metamorphes Foundation and NBT, the event featured multiple race categories catering to all ages and fitness levels, from seasoned runners to adventure enthusiasts and casual participants. The event aimed to support the transformation of ancestral homes […]
Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Nimuben Bambhaniya on Wednesday informed that the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), the flagship scheme of the Central government, has benefitted nearly 14 crore people in Gujarat over the last four years. She provided this information while responding to a question from […]
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Wednesday announced that ‘The Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery’ at the Science Museum in London has welcomed seven lakh visitors in its first year. The gallery was inaugurated on March 26, 2024, by Gautam Adani, Chairman of AGEL. The exhibition, sponsored by AGEL and curated by the […]
A total of 40 students at Mota Munjiyasar Primary School in Gujarat’s Amreli district injured themselves after a classmate encouraged them to cut their hands in exchange for money. According to a report, a seventh-grade student from Bagasara instigated the incident by offering his classmates Rs 10 to cut their hands with a pencil sharpener […]
