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India on Monday “strongly” dismissed a diplomatic communication from Canada, which suggested that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats were “persons of interest” in an ongoing investigation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the allegations “preposterous imputations” and linked them to the political agenda of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. In a […]
The gang of Lawrence Bishnoi has taken responsibility for the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, while also issuing fresh threats to Bollywood star Salman Khan. The assassination of Siddique, known for his close ties to Khan, marks a significant escalation in the long-standing vendetta between Bishnoi and the actor. Siddique, a prominent political […]
Students’ Affairs Council at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) have called for the establishment of a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a final-year student last month. Akshith Bhukya, 24, from Warangal, Telangana, was found dead in his hostel room on 26 September, in what is believed to be a […]
In a special coordinated operation on Sunday, cocaine valued at Rs 5,000 crore was confiscated from Ankleshwar in Gujarat. A joint team of Delhi Police and Gujarat Police conducted a raid on the premises of Aavkar Drugs Limited in Ankleshwar, resulting in the seizure of 518 kg of drugs. The drugs that were found have […]
The Maharashtra government has announced a complete toll waiver for light motor vehicles at all five toll booths in Mumbai. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde revealed the move on Monday, stating that the toll exemption will come into effect from midnight. The decision comes days before the upcoming Assembly polls. It is expected to bring relief […]
Amid the ongoing controversy over the offering of ‘laddus’ at the Tirupati temple, the ‘mahaprasad’ distributed to devotees at the renowned Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has seen a significant transformation. Banas Dairy, part of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets products under the […]
The continued outflow of foreign capital from Indian equities and the rise in crude oil prices amid global uncertainty caused the Indian rupee to fall 12 paise to a historic low of 84.0975 per dollar on October 11, marking the first time in history that it has fallen below the 84 mark against the US […]
At least nine labourers lost their lives and one person was injured after a wall collapsed at a construction site in Gujarat’s Mehsana district on Saturday, according to police reports. Rescue operations have been ongoing, with emergency personnel working tirelessly to recover bodies and search for any remaining survivors. The tragic incident occurred while the […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning, forecasting heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat over the next 48 hours, valid until 8:30 am on 14th October. According to the latest bulletin, isolated places in South Gujarat districts, including Narmada, Bharuch, Surat and Tapi, as well as Saurashtra districts such as Junagadh, Porbandar […]
A Goddess Kali crown that was given to a renowned temple in Bangladesh in 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been stolen. The silver, gold-plated crown was stolen from the Jeshoreshwari temple in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, on Thursday afternoon, shortly after the temple priest left following the day’s worship. It was later found missing from […]
Media organisations on Thursday expressed concern over the arrest and 10-day custody of senior journalist Mahesh Langa by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, emphasising his interrogation as “procedural overreach.” In a joint statement, the Press Club of India, Delhi Union of Journalists, Indian Women’s Press Corps, and Press Association said that his questioning might be a […]
In the gang rape case involving a minor in the Mangrol area of Surat, where a 17-year-old was brutally assaulted by three men during the Navratri celebrations, one of the two accused arrested by police in Tadkeshwar village died on Thursday. The deceased, Shiv Shankar, also known as Dayashankar Chourasiya, was taken to the New […]
The nation is still in shock after the demise of noted industrialist and business leader Ratan Tata on Wednesday night. Many people, including our nation, have lost a ‘ratan’. Gujarat holds a unique place in India’s industrial story, thanks in no small part to Ratan Tata, a visionary business leader who reshaped the state’s economy […]
As the Festival of Navratri continues, Kheliyas have been enthusiastically playing Garba late into the night for over six days. However, the joy of Garba enthusiasts may be dampened in the coming days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued predictions of light rain in certain regions of South Gujarat and Saurashtra. According to […]
While the people celebrate Navratri, a festival honouring feminine strength, an incident has surfaced in North Gujarat, where a woman was killed by her family member under the suspicion of being a witch. The incident occurred at around 2 am in Rampuri village of Bhiloda Taluka in Sabar Kantha district on Monday when the mother […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, who is set to retire on 8 November, has spoken candidly about his reflections on his two-year tenure, sharing his thoughts on the legacy he will leave for future generations of judges and legal professionals. Speaking at the convocation ceremony at JSW Law School in Bhutan, the Chief […]
The trailer for Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn, has been released and is drawing a range of responses from fans and critics alike. While many praise the action-packed thriller, others express more tempered reactions. Among those impressed is filmmaker Karan Johar, who hailed the trailer as a “mass entertainer”. The film, directed by Rohit Shetty, […]
The results of the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections have been announced, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surpassing the majority threshold in Haryana and emerging as the second-largest party in Jammu and Kashmir. Gujarat BJP Chief and Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, addressed the press at the state party headquarters, […]
The first wins in the Jammu and Kashmir elections have been declared, with Nazir Ahmed Khan of the National Conference (NC) securing victory in Gurez, whilst the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Darshan Kumar claimed the Basohli constituency. Ahead of the results, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah cautioned the BJP against any attempts to undermine […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in a joint effort with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Delhi, confiscated 907 kg of Mephedrone (MD) from a production site in the Bagroda Industrial Area of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. According to officials from the Gujarat ATS, the narcotic that was confiscated has an estimated worth of Rs 1814.18 […]
