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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 […]
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel is set to join the Gujarat Titans (GT) as their batting mentor ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Sources close to the development have confirmed that Patel will be part of the support staff, which is led by former India cricketer Ashish Nehra. Patel’s appointment comes as […]
A fake arbitration court operating in Gujarat has been busted by police, marking the latest in a string of “fake offices” running in the BJP-ruled model state. Maurice Samuel Christian, a resident of Gandhinagar, was arrested on Monday for allegedly impersonating an arbitrator and passing fake orders in favour of clients involved in land disputes. […]
Despite the government announcing the appointment of six senior officers in the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES), including the Chief Fire Officer (CFO), nine of the top 19 positions remain vacant, with Diwali fast approaching. The appointments, confirmed by official orders on Monday, came three days after the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) Staff Selection […]
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 […]
Ambuja Cements, a subsidiary of Adani Cement and part of the diversified Adani Group, is set to acquire Orient Cement Ltd (OCL) at an equity value of Rs 8,100 crore on Tuesday. Under the terms of the agreement, Ambuja will acquire 46.8% of OCL’s shares from its current promoters and selected public shareholders. The acquisition […]
Rita Mehta, a retired teacher from Mumbai, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a gold medal in the Master Three category at the National Bench Press Championship held in Goa. Competing in the 84 kg weight class, Mehta lifted an impressive 45 kg, outshining competitors from Manipur, Mizoram, Jharkhand and Haryana. Originally from Gujarat, […]
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 […]
Serene Productions, led by Adar Poonawalla, CEO of vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India, announced on Monday that it will acquire a 50 per cent stake in film director Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment for Rs 1,000 crore. The company has entered into a binding agreement to invest Rs 1,000 crore in the […]
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging summons issued against him in a criminal defamation case filed by the Gujarat University Registrar. The case centres on Kejriwal’s remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s academic degree. A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti […]
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 […]
Police have seized methamphetamine (MD) valued at Rs 14 lakh along with 427 kg of suspected contraband from a factory in the Ankleshwar industrial area, located in Gujarat’s Bharuch district. One person has been arrested in connection with the seizure, according to an official statement on Monday. The raid, conducted at ‘Avasar Enterprise’ in the […]
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, […]
Congress leader and Vadgam MLA Jignesh Mevani has said that he can be shot down just like NCP leader Baba Siddique. He accused Additional Director General of Police (SC/ST cell) Rajkumar Pandian of misconduct and warned that if he or any member of his family is “encountered,” Pandian will be held responsible. Speaking at a […]
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 Gujarat High Court has denied anticipatory bail to J P Swami, also known as Jagat Pawandas Swami, in connection with a 2016 rape case involving a minor in Vadodara. The case involves a 15-year-old disciple’s daughter who was reportedly abused and raped by the priest of the Vadtal sect at the Wadi Swaminarayan Temple […]
Tight security measures have been put in place in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Sunday to lay the foundation for various development projects worth nearly Rs 1,300 crore. Swapna Vishwakarma highlighted the city’s enthusiasm for the Prime Minister’s visit, stressing the importance of the Varanasi Sports Complex inauguration, which […]
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 […]
Film director Vasan Bala seems to have deactivated his X (formally Twitter) account following a series of controversies surrounding his latest release, Jigra. The action thriller, which starred Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina and was produced by Dharma Productions, failed to perform well at the box office or with critics when it was released on […]
