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The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has formed a four-member committee to investigate the death of second-year PGP student Akshith Bhukya, who was found dead in his hostel room on September 26. The committee’s formation follows widespread demands from both students and faculty for an independent inquiry into the tragic incident. Akshith, who was […]
Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over the legendary Mike Tyson in the main event of a highly anticipated Netflix showcase at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, 15 November. The eight-round heavyweight clash saw the 58-year-old former world champion dominate the first two rounds before the 27-year-old social media influencer-turned-boxer gained control, […]
Post-mortem reports have revealed that two patients who died after undergoing angioplasty procedures at Khyati Hospital in Bodakdev succumbed to “severe cardiac arrest.” The deceased have been identified as Nagar Senma, 59 and Mahesh Barot, 45, both residents of Borisana village in Mehsana’s Kadi taluka. The procedures were carried out on November 11. According to […]
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) conducted the second cluster of its Summer Placement process for the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) Class of 2026 on 15 November 2024. The event saw participation from a diverse range of firms across seven cohorts: Conglomerates, Retail B2B & Retail E-commerce, Consumer Goods, Consumer Durables and Pharmaceuticals & […]
At least 10 newborns lost their lives in fire that broke out at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi district late on Friday night. Sixteen others sustained critical injuries and are receiving medical attention. The NICU ward reportedly housed 54 infants at the time of the incident. […]
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary in his upcoming administration, set to begin in January. At 27, Leavitt will become the youngest person in US history to hold this role, surpassing Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he assumed the position under President Richard Nixon […]
The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) stadium at Kotambi will host its first international match next month. The Indian Women’s Cricket Team will compete against the West Indies in a three-match ODI series at the state-of-the-art stadium. The BCA last hosted international matches in 2019, when the South African women’s team played three ODIs in the […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, has strongly opposed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) proposed plans to promote the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by taking the trophy on a tour through Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The objection comes after PCB shared details of the tour on social media, which prompted […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on Thursday across 23 locations in poll-bound Maharashtra and neighbouring Gujarat as part of an investigation into a Rs 100 crore money laundering case involving a Malegaon-based trader. The accused trader allegedly used forged documents and fake Know Your Customer (KYC) details to open multiple bank accounts for illicit […]
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi of favouring Gujarat at the expense of opposition-ruled states, alleging that investments intended for these states are being redirected to Gujarat through the Prime Minister’s Office. Speaking to a section of media in New Delhi, Reddy criticised what he described as the Prime […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in a joint operation with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy, has seized more than 500 kg of illegal drugs in the Arabian Sea from an Iranian ship on Friday. Seven Iranians were arrested during the bust. The interception took place late last night off the coast […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its Hindutva narrative as part of its campaign strategy for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, deploying slogans such as “Batenge toh katenge” (if divided, we’ll be slaughtered) and “Ek hain toh safe hain” (united, we are safe). The BJP’s manifesto includes a proposed anti-conversion law, a move reportedly unsettling […]
Rahul Gajjar, celebrated digital artist and photographer, passed away at the age of 64 on Wednesday night, following a prolonged battle with heart disease. Gajjar, known for his profound passion for visual arts and innovative expressions, was instrumental in helping the Heritage Trust document Champaner Fort, a contribution that was pivotal in the site being […]
In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks accusing him of flaunting a “blank Constitution,” Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, took aim at the Prime Minister, suggesting Modi may find the Constitution blank because he “has never read it.” Speaking at a public rally in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar, which is currently in […]
The Crafts Council of Gujarat (CCG) in collaboration with Gujarat University, organised a seminar named ‘Natural Dyes Symposium: “From Soil to Style” for on November 14 and 15. The symposium highlighted natural dyes as more than a craft tradition and powerful tools for sustainability, heritage preservation and artistic innovation. Over the two-day event, artisans, researchers, […]
In a video capturing the final moments of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, two suitcases and the former Prime Minister herself are seen being hurriedly loaded into a car. The footage, taken on August 5, shows the ousted leader departing Bangladesh under tense circumstances, heading to seek refuge in India. Now, 100 days later, Hasina remains […]
Around 46 per cent of eligible bachelors exhibit commitment anxiety and hesitate to assume marital obligations. Notably, women are more reluctant than men to get married. This emerged in a recent survey by the Psychology Department of Saurashtra University. The study’s 1,242 participants included 500 eligible bachelors, marriage bureau personnel, and parents of single individuals. […]
Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Wednesday conducted a crime-scene reconstruction in the case of the murder of Priyanshu Jain, a MICA student, who was fatally stabbed in Bopal area on November 10. The accused, Constable Virendrasinh Padheriya, was taken to the scene of the crime for the reconstruction, where he was reportedly seen struggling to walk […]
The Commonwealth of Dominica is set to bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the Covid-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica. The award will be presented by President Sylvanie Burton of the […]
“The government of Zimbabwe is promoting the concept of inclusive development and the slogan- ‘No One Is Left Behind,’” said Marcy M Dinha, deputy minister, Zimbabwe, at a conference held on the theme: “Inclusion in Diversity: Equity and Accessibility for All” in Ahmedabad. The four-day conference began on Thursday with 410 participants from 60 countries. […]
