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Chanting ‘Modi hai toh mumkin hai’ is not canvassing, and hence it is not violation of the election model code of conduct, the Gujarat High Court has ruled. Quashing an FIR lodged against a former BJP minister of state for education, Vibhavari Dave for doing this in a polling booth in 2019, the HC said […]
Faulty food habits is coming up as a major reason for the growing number of diabetes patients in Ahmedabad. City-based endocrinologists and diabetologists are finding most patients confessing that they have been craving for food even when they are full, or are busy counting calories and afraid of eating as it may shoot up their […]
A report presented to the Gujarat State Assembly has recommended the establishment of a dam safety unit and the creation of an emergency plan. The report, citing data from the Gujarat State Dam Safety Organisation (GSDSO), provides an in-depth analysis of the state’s dams. During the 2022-23 period, the GSDSO examined 53 dams across Gujarat. […]
During a panel discussion at the ongoing Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the importance of national interest ahead of multilateralism. “Very literally in our first year of independence, we put our trust on multilateralism and took the Kashmir aggression issue to the UN and others made it into an […]
The much-anticipated film “Article 370”, starring Yami Gautam and Priyamani, hit theatres today, February 23rd. Directed by National Award-winning Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the movie delves into the PMO’s decision to revoke the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Modi himself endorsed the film, noting its potential to educate audiences on the complexities […]
The Gujarat High Court has granted parole to Bilkis Bano case second convict Ramesh Chandana for 10 days to attend the wedding of his nephew. Chandana’s lawyer Khushbu Vyas had submitted before the court of Justice Divyesh Joshi on February 16 that wedding festivities will begin from March 5 and had stated that Chandana is […]
The AAP’s allegations come as the Congress and the AAP have reached the final stages of reaching seat sharing agreement in states including Delhi, Gujarat and Goa and is expected to make an announcement soon. New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government is planning to arrest […]
Former President Donald Trump finds similarities in the way the late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny and he have been persecuted. Navalny, a strong critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died last week at the age of 47 while serving a 19-year sentence for fraud and contempt of court. Many distinguished personalities, including President Joe Biden, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and launch different projects worth over Rs 48,000 crore in Gujarat on February 22. He will also initiate work commencement of multiple development projects, according to a PMO statement on Wednesday. The Prime Minister will reach Ahmedabad in the forenoon and will participate in the Golden Jubilee celebration of […]
At least 16 villages across five districts in Gujarat have been officially designated as smart villages. This transformative step, undertaken as part of the Smart Village Incentive Scheme, underscores the government’s commitment to harnessing technology and innovation to uplift rural communities. Under the purview of this scheme, six villages in Rajkot district, five in Junagadh, […]
With Ahmedabad developers eagerly anticipating the launch of new schemes in both residential and commercial sectors in the city, a substantial growth in the realty sector in coming quarters is expected. A burgeoning realty boom is on the horizon of Ahmedabad, especailly following the unchanged repo rate by the RBI. Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index […]
Visa rejection rates in Australia have spiked as some institutions withdraw admission offers under new migration settings. According to news reports, some universities have rescinded offers of enrolment while some others have narrowed down source countries. As many as 1 in 5 international students had their visa applications rejected in the last two quarters […]
A study has revealed that only 3 per cent of US green card applicants are expected to obtain permanent residence in the fiscal year 2024. The Cato Institute research adds that the low approval rate is exacerbated by a strong surge in pending applications at the start of this fiscal, which stood at approximately 34.7 […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal skipped the sixth summons of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday. The AAP convenor is being sought for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. Terming the agency’s sixth summons to its national convener as “illegal”, the party said that the ED should wait for […]
Western Railway is gearing up to complete the necessary works to enable Vande Bharat and Shatabdi class trains to run at 160kmph between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, reducing the travel time by 30 minutes. This is part of the Mission Raftar initiative, which aims to increase the average speed of freight trains and superfast, mail, and […]
Turning points have come but rarely in the ten years of the Narendra Modi government, given its astounding success in maintaining an iron-clad, surveillance-driven grip on every institution in the country. The Supreme Court verdict of February 15 that outlawed electoral bonds is emphatically one of them, and needs to be recognised as another chance […]
Google has launched the Android 15 Developer Preview, giving you a chance to optimize your apps for the upcoming Android version. Download the Preview SDK and tools now to get started. While many users patiently await Android 14, Google is already prepping for its successor. This Developer Preview allows developers to test their apps and […]
In response to persistent supervisory concerns, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted an extension to Paytm Payments Bank, allowing it more time to wind down its operations. Initially instructed in a January order to cease accepting fresh deposits in its accounts or popular wallets by February 29, the bank’s deadline has now been […]
India’s merchandise exports rose by 3.12% to $36.92 billion in January, overcoming global challenges and registering positive growth for the second month in a row. The government data released on Thursday also showed that the overall exports – both goods and services – increased by 9.27% to $69.72 billion in the month. Commerce secretary Sunil […]
On Friday, February 16, various farmers’ unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), announced a Gramin Bharat Bandh, a countrywide strike, to voice their demands to the Centre. The SKM appealed to all the like-minded farmers’ organisations to join the Bharat Bandh, which is supported by the central trade unions. The Bharat bandh comes in […]
