The Supreme Court has rejected the plea of 10 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case in which they had urged the top court to extend the deadline of their surrender. A batch of petitions was filed by 10 of the 11 convicts, seeking more time to surrender, citing reasons such as family responsibilities, […]
Actor Jackie Shroff was recently seen cleaning a temple in Ayodhya ahead of the Prana Pratishtha ceremony for the Ram Mandir. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on January 22, 2024. Shroff was seen mopping the temple stairs and shining the railings with a duster. A video of him cleaning the temple has gone […]
In a tragedy of epic proportions, 12 children and two teachers lost their lives after a boat capsized in Harni Lake, near Motnath temple in Vadodara, on Thursday night. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and a 60-member Vadodara Fire and Emergency Services (VFES) team managed to rescue 13 people. The heart-wrenching incident happened at […]
Even as 27 IPS officers in Gujarat await their promotions across various ranks, its expected date, initially fixed in January 2024, has been pushed back to the end of February and early March 2024. Some of the high-ranking officers set for promotion from Additional DGP to DGP rank are Manoj Agarwal, a 1991 batch IPS […]
The case of threat emails being sent to Anand Niketan School (Satellite) in Ahmedabad via the dark web has seen a new twist. The Gujarat police’s cybercrime unit, after uncovering fresh evidence, has now dismissed the theory involving a teenage suspect who allegedly took his life in Dubai. This development came after his residence was […]
A tragic car accident occurred a short while ago near Boru Chokdi on the Gandhinagar Mansa highway, resulting in the death of a young man from Ahmedabad. The car reportedly crashed into the back of a stationary truck, leading to the immediate death of the driver at the scene. Emergency services were promptly dispatched, with […]
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 […]
Water activities like boating, kayaking, and swimming offer the perfect escape into nature’s refreshing embrace. But amidst the thrill, prioritizing safety is paramount. One of the simplest yet most crucial lifesavers is often overlooked: the humble life jacket. This article dives deep into the significance of wearing a life jacket, exploring its potential to be […]
Forget the roaring instructions and sideline theatrics. Jude Menezes, the quiet man leading the Japan women’s hockey team, coaches with a whiteboard, video clips, and unwavering faith in his players’ independence. This seemingly unorthodox approach, however, is yielding results, with Japan on the cusp of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Taking over a team […]
Ananya Panday, celebrating the triumph of her recent OTT release “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan,” expresses immense joy and gratitude for the film’s reception. She feels validated as an actor and for her portrayal of Ahaana, a character resonating deeply with the audience. The unexpected love for the film, exploring modern relationships in the social media […]
Islamabad and Tehran engaged in a tit-for-tat exchange of airstrikes targeting suspected militant hideouts, raising concerns about a potential regional conflict. Pakistan launched “highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes” against “terrorist hideouts” in Iran’s Sistan-o-Baluchistan province on Thursday, a day after Iran attacked Jaish al-Adl, a Pakistani Baloch militant group, within its territory. […]
New Delhi: In a move celebrating the highly anticipated consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Central Government has announced a half-day holiday for all its offices and institutions across the country on January 22nd, 2024. This special gesture recognizes the immense religious, historical, and cultural significance of the occasion for millions of Hindus […]
Ayodhya, the sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, beckons pilgrims and tourists with its newly-built Ram Mandir, a monument steeped in history and brimming with spiritual energy. Whether you seek a swift flight, a scenic train journey, or an adventurous road trip, this guide reveals the best routes and tips to ensure a seamless pilgrimage. For […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a massive operation to bust a racket of leaking question and answer papers of the railway exam for non-graduate posts. The CBI conducted searches at around 12 locations in Gujarat, Mumbai and Buxar, and recovered digital evidence and incriminating documents. The CBI has registered a case against […]
The Gujarat police has announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of six human smugglers who have been on the run for a long time. The accused are Rajni alias Sunny Patel, Rakesh Rai alias Robert, Bipin Darji, Amandeep Singh, Pankaj Patel and Zakir Shaikh. […]
On Tuesday, over 30 flights at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport faced delays and cancellations due to the adverse weather conditions in North India. Dense fog in Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Agra and Srinagar disrupted the flight schedules and caused a hazy atmosphere in other parts of the country as well, including Mumbai, Nashik and […]
The Pran Pratishtha or consecration ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Mandir on January 22 is almost like a national celebration and Gujarat is leading the festivities along with the Uttar Pradesh town, which has been the centre of news for the last few months. To add to the festive spirit, various markets in old Ahmedabad, including […]
A shocking case of murder has come to light in Ahmedabad, where a mother and daughter, along with their friends, killed their ex-husband and father and dumped his body near a road. The rural LCB arrested the five accused on the charge of murder after identifying the body and interrogating the family members. According to […]
When the world is busy with Instagram and cat reels on smartphones, a group of teenagers in Gujarat’s rural Mehsana is using smartphones to tackle their studies. The Annual Status of Education (ASER) Report 2023 – Beyond Basics, says the overall proportion of unenrolled youths aged 14-18 years in Mehsana is 22.7% while the proportion […]
The Supreme Court was informed today (January 18) that the report of the Justice HS Bedi-led Monitoring Committee has found evidence of foul play in three out of 17 cases related to alleged fake encounter killings by the Gujarat Police during 2002-2007. The petitioners argued that the police officers identified in the report must be […]