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Days after ten elephants tragically died in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, believed to have succumbed to toxic ingestion of kodo millet, a lone 20-year-old male from the herd of thirteen is left grieving, unable to accept the devastating loss of its family. The elephant, which has been observed returning to the burial site where the other […]
Despite a directive from the Gujarat State Human Rights Commission (GSHRC), unauthorised websites are still advertising bookings for Asiatic lion safaris, sidestepping regulations and misleading tourists. In September, the GSHRC issued a notice to the forest department seeking an explanation for these illegal bookings, yet several private websites continue to offer the service. An investigation […]
Air India has introduced its new flagship, the Airbus A350, on the ultra-long-haul Delhi to New York route, marking the first time an Indian airline has added a new aircraft type in over a decade. The A350, now flying daily non-stop to New York’s JFK Airport, represents a key milestone in Air India’s fleet modernisation […]
Colm McLoughlin, the Irishman who transformed Dubai Duty-Free into a global airport retail giant, has passed away at the age of 81. McLoughlin’s vision and leadership saw the retailer grow into a billion-dollar operation, a journey that paralleled Dubai’s own rapid development from a small trading port to a global metropolis. McLoughlin led Dubai Duty […]
Amid international condemnation over escalating attacks on minorities in Bangladesh following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has voiced strong opposition to the violence. Describing Bangladesh as being in “a total state of chaos,” the former American president issued a statement on X on Friday night, expressing solidarity […]
Rohit Bal, one of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, passed away on Friday at the age of 63 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Bal had been hospitalised at Delhi’s Aashlok Hospital on Wednesday following a brief period in intensive care earlier in October, as per the media source. In a post on Instagram, the Fashion […]
Bibek Debroy, esteemed economist and chairman of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisory Council, passed away on Friday at the age of 69. Known for his extensive contributions to India’s economic landscape, Debroy played a pivotal role in shaping key economic policies throughout his career. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on social media, […]
Gujarat has emerged as one of India’s leading contributors to income tax, with residents paying a cumulative Rs 3.46 lakh crore over the past five years, according to a report from the State Bank of India. The state ranks among the top five in the nation for income tax contributions and it is one of […]
After Kochi in Kerala, Surat in Gujarat is poised to become India’s second city with water metro services. Using water from the Tapi River, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has unveiled plans for a 33-kilometre water metro system as an addition to the city’s transport options. A team of technical experts from Surat is set […]
A 54-year-old man has been arrested for alleged sexual harassment of four girls aged between 8 and 11 years. Investigations revealed that the accused Chandrakant Patel had raped them and recorded the act on his phone. On October 13, the Vaso police arrested Patel following a complaint from one victim’s parents. According to Kheda police […]
A case has been filed against the owners of a diamond factory in Surat after a group of diamond workers reported unpaid salaries amounting to Rs 10.41 lakh. The complaint submitted to the Katargam Police last week led to an investigation that resulted in charges against the owners of Virani Diamonds, brothers Amit and Viren […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid a floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 149th birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. PM Modi is currently on a two-day visit to the state. A grand event was organised for the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ celebrations, marking Patel’s birth anniversary every year on […]
A18-year-old Malav Shah from Ahmedabad has defied physical challenges to excel in the Chartered Accountancy (CA) Foundation exam, achieving an impressive score of 328 out of 400 in the assessment conducted in September. The CA Foundation and Intermediate results, released on Wednesday, brought recognition to Malav’s perseverance and intellect. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at the […]
The disengagement of Indian and Chinese forces in the Depsang and Demchok regions of eastern Ladakh, where tensions have continued since the violent Galwan Valley clash in 2020, has been reportedly completed. Both sides will exchange sweets on the day of Diwali to commemorate this positive development. With ground-level commanders—brigadiers and below—continuing to discuss the […]
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced new regulations aimed at curbing the growing problem of fraudulent calls and SMS, set to come into effect on November 1. This initiative is expected to address the widespread nuisance and potential harm caused by unsolicited communications, which frequently inconvenience and put users at risk. TRAI […]
The American pop-rock band Maroon 5, famed for hits like “Moves Like Jagger,” “Sugar,” “Girls Like You,” “Animals,” and “Payphone,” is set to perform their debut concert in India on December 3. BookMyShow Live on Wednesday announced that the band led by Adam Levine would play at Mumbai’s famous Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Maroon 5‘s performance in […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently relocated 102 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England’s vaults to secure facilities within India, underscoring a strategic move to retain valuable assets closer to home amidst rising global uncertainties. This latest transfer brings the total amount of gold repatriated by India since September 2022 to […]
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 […]
A five-year-old girl was killed after allegedly being struck with an iron table by her father in the Vastral area of Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The incident took place during a violent altercation between the child’s parents, according to police. The girl was conceived through IVF after her parents had waited 15 years for a child. […]
