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Two persons lost their lives in Ahmedabad after undergoing angioplasty at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital under Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana on Monday night. Family members have alleged that the procedure to implant stents was done without their knowledge. Nagarbhai Motibhai Senam, 59 and Maheshbhai Girdharbhai Barot, 45, died. They were residents of Borisana village in […]
In the past decade (2014-2023), India has seen approximately 1.53 Lakh people lose their lives in road crashes, a toll greater than the population of the Union Territory of Chandigarh and nearly matching that of Bhubaneswar. This staggering figure comes despite the Central government’s commitments to reduce road fatalities and several interventions from the Supreme […]
Sri Lankan Airlines’ latest advertisement has captured the attention of Indian audiences, with many praising the national carrier’s creative approach in showcasing Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage through the lens of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The five-minute video takes viewers on a “Ramayana Trail,” highlighting renowned locations in Sri Lanka believed to be associated with […]
The eighth episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 2 took a refreshing turn from its usual glitz, inviting Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy with his wife, author and philanthropist Sudha Murty, as well as Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal and his wife, Mexican-born Gia Goyal. The episode offered a mix of hearty insights and laughs, […]
The Gujarat Government aims to implement the Liquid Waste Management Rules, 2024, which are currently in the drafting stage. The state government is expected to enforce these rules in the coming months. These rules address wastewater management issues across residential areas, urban local bodies and industrial areas across the state. The new rules will focus […]
Ever since COVID-19, the knowledge of masks creating a barrier to prevent infections is common but still not practised thoroughly. In Ahmedabad, there has been a subsequent rise in severe flu cases; symptoms prevail for more than 2-3 days. Dr Manoj Vithalani, a critical care physician, stated to a section of the media that high-grade […]
A 35-year-old man from Dholka taluka in Ahmedabad died by suicide after finding his wife having sexual relations with her brother. As per the FIR lodged by the father of the deceased, his son first married a woman from Dholka in 2009 and got divorced in 2017. The father stated that he did not have […]
Bollywood’s beloved trio, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty, have set fans buzzing with excitement as they reunite for Hera Pheri 3, the highly anticipated third instalment in the Hera Pheri franchise. The three stars were spotted together at a private airport in Mumbai, marking a nostalgic moment for fans of the comedy series. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation on Monday to inspire its youth to fulfil the dream of a “Viksit Bharat”. Speaking at an event marking the 200th anniversary of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat, Modi emphasised the critical role young people play in shaping India’s future. Addressing the gathering virtually, Modi said, […]
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has stated that while many countries are nervous following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections, India is not among them. Speaking at the Aditya Birla 25th Silver Jubilee Scholarship Programme in Mumbai, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had established strong relations with several US presidents. […]
Gujarat is known for its several contributions to the nation. However, of late, the state has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. From an illegal toll booth, a fake irrigation office, a fake court to fake officers. The list is endless. Despite the severity of these offences, all but one of the […]
Vistara, the full-service airline that captivated hearts with its first-rate service, will run its final flights today before merging with Air India, signalling the end of an era for India’s skies. The merger, which was a calculated move by the Tata Group, unites two of the biggest brands in Indian aviation and changes the country’s […]
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Sources claim that Justice Sanjiv Khanna has made addressing judicial pendency a top priority and […]
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards were announced on Friday, spotlighting both well-known and emerging Indian and Indian-origin talent. This year’s recognised artists include Ricky Kej, Anoushka Shankar, Varijashree Venugopal, Radhika Vekaria and Chandrika Tandon. Three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej has been nominated for the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album with his […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stated that the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra will retain power with a full majority and the decision on the Chief Minister will be made by the alliance partners after the state elections. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai on Sunday after unveiling the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) manifesto for […]
President-elect Donald Trump has ruled out two of his former Cabinet members, ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former UN envoy Nikki Haley, from joining his upcoming administration. Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the election held on November 5. Trump previously […]
Over the past 10 years, Gujarat’s grant-in-aid schools have revealed a striking discrepancy, with 99% of vacant principal positions concentrated in secondary and higher secondary Gujarati-medium schools. As per official data, approximately 80% to 85% of students enrolled in the state’s grant-in-aid schools enter these schools and education experts argue that this demonstrates systematic discrimination […]
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) presented two individuals in a local court on Friday who were apprehended with gold valued at Rs 4.72 crore at Surat International Airport. The accused, Vipul Sheladiya and Abhay Kilaji, were remanded in judicial custody by the court. The gold was found hidden in their underwear and shoes. They […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said that it has filed a prosecution case against Kiran Jagdish Patel before a special court in Srinagar, over a year and a half after he was arrested for impersonating a Prime Minister’s Office official. On October 28, the Ahmedabad resident was the subject of a prosecution case filed by […]
Professor Comaralingam V. Ramakrishnan, father of Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan, passed away on Friday in Cambridge, United Kingdom, where he resided with his daughter Lalita, a scientist of international renown for her research on tuberculosis. He was 98 years old. Known affectionately as Prof CVR, he established the Department of Biochemistry at Maharaja Sayajirao University […]
