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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud has officially recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court’s second-most senior judge, as his successor on Thursday. In a letter to the Central government, CJI Chandrachud indicated that, as he will be stepping down from office on November 10, Justice Khanna would be his successor. Justice Khanna will begin […]
(On the left, clockwise from left, Narendra Modi, Lawrence Bishnoi, Ajit Doval and Amit Shah. On the right, clockwise from the bottom, Justin Trudeu, Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.) In a set of charges that are surely unprecedented in the history of diplomatic relations between friendly democratic countries, Canada has accused India of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
India announced on Monday that it will withdraw its high commissioner and other diplomats from Canada, in response to Ottawa’s attempt to link them to an investigation into the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made the announcement following a meeting with Canada’s chargé d’affaires, who was summoned […]
Senior Congress leader K Keshav Rao, BRS leader Harish Rao, and several others paid tribute on Monday to former Delhi University professor and human rights activist G N Saibaba, who passed away in Hyderabad. Keshav Rao and MLA Harish Rao visited the residence of Saibaba’s brother in Moula-Ali, where the late professor’s body was kept […]
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has taken responsibility for the killing of former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique. The 66-year-old was shot dead outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra East, Mumbai, on Saturday night. Lawrence Bishnoi, the gang leader, is currently lodged in Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. He was shifted from […]
In order to assist with the investigation into the murder of prominent NCP leader Baba Siddique, a team from the Delhi police’s Special Cell is set to be sent to Mumbai on Sunday. On Saturday night, the 66-year-old was shot at by three men in Kher Nagar, in the Bandra district of Mumbai, just outside […]
Five labourers were killed after soil caved in on them at a construction site in Gujarat’s Mehsana district on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred near Kadi town, around 37 km from the district headquarters. Several labourers were digging a pit for an underground tank for a factory at Jasalpur village when loose soil caved […]
Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja, a member of the Jamnagar royal family, has been declared as the heir to the throne by the reigning Maharaja, Jam Saheb Shatrusalyasinhji Digvijaysinhji Jadeja. In a signed statement, the Jam Saheb expressed joy while declaring his successor. “The Pandavas completed their 14-year exile on Dussehra and emerged victorious. I […]
Despite the monsoon’s retreat from most parts of the state, a well-defined low-pressure system over the east-central Arabian Sea, near the Karnataka-Goa coast, brought rainfall to parts of Gujarat in the 24 hours leading up to 6 AM today. A total of 77 talukas across the state experienced rainfall during this period, with 17 talukas […]
Two Agniveers died on Thursday afternoon after a shell from an Indian field gun exploded during firing practice at the Artillery Centre in Nashik district of Maharashtra. A team of Agniveers was firing an Indian field gun when one of the shells exploded. Agniveers Gohil Vishwaraj Singh (20) and Saifat Shit (21) were killed in […]
India’s most revered industrialist, Ratan Tata passed away on October 9, at the age of 86. The iconic business tycoon, known for his transformational leadership of the Tata Group has left behind a legacy that will be cherished for generations to come. Yet, beyond his professional achievements, an unlikely bond between a man of the […]
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has confirmed that the remains of Commander Rakesh Kumar Rana, the pilot who went missing after a helicopter crash in September, have been recovered off the coast of Gujarat. In a statement, the ICG announced that Rana’s remains were found approximately 55 kilometres southwest of Porbandar on Thursday. Commander Rana […]
A firing incident took place on October 10 at the Mandli Garba, near Oganaj Circle on Sardar Patel Ring Road, during a clash between two groups. The altercation occurred at approximately 6:30 AM while participants were dancing to the beat of drums. A minor dispute between two groups escalated into a confrontation, prompting security staff […]
The Gujarat Government has announced a day of state mourning today, 10 October, in honour of Ratan Naval Tata, the renowned industrialist who died yesterday evening. As a mark of respect for the departed business magnate, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across the state on all buildings where it is regularly displayed. […]
Ratan Tata, the iconic businessman and philanthropist, passed away on Wednesday night at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of corporate leadership and philanthropy. Tata, who led Tata Sons between 1991 and 2012, was instrumental in elevating the conglomerate to global prominence. Known for his investments, philanthropy and love of animals, he […]
