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Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, in its sixth edition, mesmerised attendees with its vibrant showcase of India’s traditional and contemporary art forms. Organised by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta family’s Torrent Group, the festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage of India while also embracing experimental and modern interpretations of art. From soul-stirring folk […]
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 […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative of the UNM Foundation of the Mehta family’s Torrent Group, commenced on a grand note on November 21. The event drew art enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds to two vibrant venues: the Amphitheatre at Gujarat University and the ATIRA Campus. The opening […]
Dr Prashant Vazirani, the sole accused arrested in the Khyati Multispeciality Hospital case, has been placed under an additional four-day police remand by an Ahmedabad Court as investigation into the deaths of two beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) continues. The investigation stems from the deaths of Nagar Senma (75) and Mahesh Barot […]
The Gujarat State Government reappointed 568 retired government employees over the last two years, including 31 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. The state government cited these appointments as ‘necessary administrative requirements.’ Official data states that 369 retired government employees were appointed to government positions in 2022 and 199 in 2023. Of the 31 IAS officers, […]
Gujarat’s flourishing international education industry is now unclear due to changes in immigration laws in Western nations, including the US, UK, Canada and Australia. According to experts, the number of overseas students will significantly decline, and the international education consulting industry will also slow down. Approximately 1.5 lakh Gujarati students study abroad each year, but […]
A builder in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad was duped of Rs 1 crore after cybercriminals, posing as police officials, digitally arrested him and coerced him into transferring the funds. The victim has lodged a complaint with the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell, which has now launched an investigation into the incident. According to the builder, the fraudsters used […]
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 […]
The Adani Group has strongly denied allegations made by the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against its executives, including billionaire chairman Gautam Adani. In a statement, the group described the allegations as “baseless” and emphasised its commitment to legal compliance. The statement follows charges brought by US […]
Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman announced on Wednesday that Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team will visit Kerala next year for an international match. Speaking at a press conference, the minister confirmed that the event will be organised under the supervision of the state government, with funding support from local businesses.
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 […]
With winter making its presence felt across Gujarat, temperatures in major cities have begun to fall below 20°C. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Naliya recorded the state’s lowest temperature at 14.1°C. Three of Gujarat’s largest cities—Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Rajkot—experienced cooler conditions, with temperatures also dropping below 20°C. Other cities, including Amreli, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, […]
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch resolved a case of attempted murder registered at the Sarkhej Police Station, where the victim was brutally attacked during an attempted robbery. Investigations revealed that the accused, who had absconded while on parole from Sabarmati Jail, died in August this year. The case was registered on March 19, 2024, involving Yasin […]
Gujarat Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil has accused the state government of complicity in the tragic deaths of two patients under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Gohil said, “The government is involved in this. Fake officers and offices operate […]
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 […]
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar has dismissed allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray regarding industrialist Gautam Adani’s involvement in the controversial Dharavi redevelopment project. Pawar’s comments are particularly significant given that both Gandhi and Thackeray have vowed to scrap the project if their respective parties […]
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 […]
As polling concludes across Maharashtra and Jharkhand today, all eyes will be on exit polls, which are expected to offer the first glimpse of the likely election results. Voters are casting their ballots in all 288 Assembly seats in Maharashtra and 38 of the remaining 81 seats in Jharkhand. This marks the second phase of […]
Gujarat Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil has accused Tata Group-owned Air India of mistreating a passenger by downgrading his ticket from business class to economy without justification. Gohil has demanded government intervention to address what he described as “arbitrary” behaviour by the airline. The allegation stems from an incident on November 19, […]
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, have announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. The couple, who wed in 1995, confirmed the news on 20 November, with Rahman sharing an emotional note on social media, thanking supporters for respecting their privacy during this difficult time. In a heartfelt post on X […]
