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Liam Payne, the British singer and the former One Direction star has died at the age of 31 after reportedly falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, has left fans around the world in shock, with emerging details suggesting that Payne may have been […]
Roma Ray, the niece of Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, passed away on Wednesday at her residence in south Kolkata. She was 95 and had been suffering from age-related ailments, her family confirmed. She has left behind her son, two daughters and five grandchildren, her son Ashis Ray said in a statement. The […]
Just hours after taking office as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah instructed the Union Territory’s police to reduce “public inconvenience” during VIP movements. In his initial directive, he advised the police to refrain from “waving sticks” and making “aggressive gestures” when he travels by road. Taking to X (formally Twitter), he […]
Over 30 media professionals from print, online, and radio gathered in Ahmedabad for a two-day ‘National Media Workshop on Road Safety,’ organised by UNICEF. The event sought to enhance the capacity of journalists to promote road safety, particularly for children and adolescents, and to foster collaboration between experts, government officials, and the media to advocate […]
Canadian Sikh leader and New Democratic Party (NDP) head, Jagmeet Singh, faced intense scrutiny from reporters on Tuesday following his call for severe sanctions against Indian diplomats amidst escalating tensions between Canada and India. Singh, a former ally of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urged for immediate action, citing security threats posed by Indian officials in […]
Five workers died from suffocation due to a gas leak at Emami Agrotech, a company in Kandla, Kutch. The incident took place on Wednesday during a routine cleaning process of a waste liquid tank. The victims, identified as Siddharth Tiwari, Ajmat Khan, Ashish Gupta, Ashish Kumar and Sanjay Thakor, included a supervisor, a tank operator […]
Nick Jonas made a hasty exit from the stage during the Jonas Brothers’ concert in Prague after a laser was aimed at him, sparking panic. Videos circulating online show Nick performing alongside his brothers, Kevin and Joe Jonas, when he noticed the laser and quickly ran for safety. He also signalled to his security team […]
A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Mumbai was diverted to Ahmedabad following a bomb threat that was later determined to be a hoax, officials reported on Wednesday. The incident occurred shortly after the flight departed from Mumbai on Tuesday night when an unidentified individual tweeted that a bomb had been placed on board the aircraft, which […]
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, took a jibe at Pakistan during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on Wednesday, asserting that cross-border activities marked by extremism and separatism are unlikely to foster bilateral trade or improve relations between nations. Jaishankar, speaking at the ongoing summit in Islamabad, highlighted the importance of peace and stability […]
The former wife of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Jemima Goldsmith, has made some grave accusations against the Shehbaz Sharif-led government. She said that her ex-husband was being kept in solitary confinement, that the authorities had turned off the power supply in his jail cell, and that he was no longer permitted to […]
The Gujarat government on Tuesday launched the highly-anticipated Gujarat Textile Policy 2024, which includes a range of benefits, including substantial subsidies on capital and power tariffs, along with comprehensive support schemes particularly aimed at MSMEs. Marking a significant progression from the policies of 2012 and 2019, this new policy, for the first time, provides subsidies […]
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was sworn in as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, as the Union Territory formed its first government in six years. Surinder Singh Choudhary, an MLA from the National Conference who defeated J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina in Nowshera during the Assembly elections, has been appointed Deputy Chief […]
The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for organising events at the institute, following the tragic death of a student. While IIM-A hosts a variety of events throughout the year, the students are heavily involved in the coordination of two major events: ‘Chaos,’ a youth festival and ‘The […]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that it was conducting the investigation into the rape and murder case of a doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata with the “utmost seriousness.” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, presented the agency’s fifth status report to a […]
The widespread practice of purchasing 20-litre jars of drinking water is compromising the health of citizens in Gujarat, according to health experts. A significant number of these bottles are unbranded and consumers are often left in the dark about the manufacturing company or the source of the water. Manufacturers frequently assert that their products are […]
Taylor Swift has revealed new ways to capitalise on her record-breaking “Eras” tour, announcing the launch of a book documenting her performances around the globe. The singer is set to release this exclusive tome at Target for Black Friday, alongside a CD and vinyl edition of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. […]
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has taken custody of three directors and two consultants from Aavkar Drugs Pvt Ltd on a three-day transit remand. The five individuals were arrested after it was discovered that the Ankleshwar-based firm was manufacturing cocaine intended for distribution in Delhi. The arrested individuals have been identified as directors Ashwin […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the Southwest Monsoon officially withdrew from the entire country on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. At the same time, the Northeast Monsoon rainfall activity commenced over South Peninsular India. Speaking at a virtual press conference, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra revealed that the monsoon season saw a notable […]
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) is at the centre of a controversy following the suicide of second-year PGP student Akshith Bhukya. It has come to light that CAO has previously been reported to the B-school authorities for alleged “high-handedness.” Media reports indicate that CAO Brigadier (Retd) Dinesh […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections in the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand on Oct 15. In addition, the ECI revealed the dates for by-elections in 48 assembly seats and 2 parliamentary constituencies across 15 states. Among these is the Vav assembly constituency in Gujarat. According to […]
