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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stated that India will continue to foster its relationship with the Maldives and find useful means of showing goodwill. He described the Maldives as “no ordinary neighbour” of India on Saturday. During his three-day official visit, Jaishankar also spoke with the Indian diaspora in Male, explaining how India appreciates […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday projected that certain districts in North Gujarat are set to experience heavy rain over the next two days. However, in broad terms, most districts of the state will likely experience light to moderate rain over the next seven days, until August 15th. As per the latest bulletin from […]
The Gujarat government has denied over 40 per cent of tribal claims submitted under the Forest Rights Act (FRA). This significant figure was revealed in Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released detailed statistics on the approved and rejected FRA claims nationwide in response to Rajya Sabha MP […]
Gujarat Congress unit on Friday launched a 15-day “Nyay Yatra” to begin its mission of reviving the party in the state, where it last won an assembly election in 1985. The journey will stretch from Morbi to Gandhinagar, covering approximately 350 kilometres. The party plans to utilise this yatra to draw attention to its call […]
Close on the heels of the Union Public Services Commission cancelling the candidature of ex-trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, the Gujarat Government has swung into action and given orders of inquiry against five IAS officers, who have reportedly faked certificates. Top sources told Vibes of India that in the BJP’s model state, five IAS officers, […]
Rajya Sabha MP and director of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Limited Parimal Nathwani has called for the need to develop more areas like Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for the Gir lions. Nathwani, whose coffee table book ‘Call of the Gir’ was recently released, was interacting with media persons in Ahmedabad on Friday. On July […]
Turkey’s national communications authority claims to have blocked access to the social media platform Instagram. A senior government official accused Instagram of “censoring” information associated with Hamas. Reportedly, this led to the decision. The Communications Authority stated, without providing a reason, that “instagram.com has been blocked by a decision on the date of 02/08/2024” in […]
Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani on Wednesday presented the first copy of his new book ‘Call of the Gir’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a small family get-together at the PM’s residence. The Prime Minister met Nathwani’s family and exchanged pleasantries in addition to receiving the book. Incidentally, Nathwani has dedicated this book to […]
In an expected routine transfer order, 18 IAS officers were shuffled in the state on Wednesday. Among significant highlights, Manoj Kumar Das is appointed in the Chief Minister’s Office. Pankaj Joshi is given an additional charge of ACS Ports & Transport. Mukesh Kumar is out and Sunaina Tomar replaces him as ACS Education. As ACS […]
The Central Government has released Rs 4,369 crore in grants to Gujarat under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan for rainwater harvesting over the past three years. In addition, 188 projects totalling Rs 651 crore for the state’s water body revitalisation have been sanctioned by the Centre as part of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban […]
In a shocking and unbelievable development, it has emerged that pressure is being mounted on the Gujarat government to restart all gaming and amusement zones in Gujarat even as the unfortunate Rajkot Gaming zone tragedy incident controversy has not died down yet. Most of these gaming and amusement zones operate without any required permissions and […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has withdrawn the ‘red alert’ issued for extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of Gujarat since the intensity of the rain has reduced over the last few days. However, several areas have been put on ‘orange alert’ for the next 48 hours, and starting on Wednesday, the intensity of rain […]
The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has provided loans and grants to cooperative societies and federations across Gujarat, accounting for a notable increase of around 1470% during the last two years. While responding to a question raised by Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani, Union Minister Amit Shah replies, “NCDC’s funding for Cooperative Societies/Federations increased from […]
As part of a two-day visit to Gujarat, a high-level delegation from Bhutan, led by the country’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, visited the Adani Group’s major infrastructure facilities at Mundra and Khavda on Tuesday. Taking to X (formally Twitter), Adani Group’s Chairman Gautam Adani said, “Immensely grateful to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel […]
Following violent clashes that erupted in Bangladesh over the job quota, as many as 14 Gujarat-origin students have returned from Bangladesh safely due to the efforts of the state and central governments. The procedure to bring 11 more is in motion. The Bin Nivasi Gujarati Foundation is overseeing the affairs at the state government level. […]
In his first campaign rally after surviving an assassination attempt, former US President Donald Trump turned down criticism that he poses a threat to democracy, telling a sizable audience in Michigan that he “took a bullet for democracy.” Trump’s running mate, J. D. Vance, also attended the Michigan event on Saturday. Trump is the Republican […]
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is expected to arrive at Vadodara Airport via the first direct international flight from Bhutan on Monday, July 22. This is the first foreign flight to land in Vadodara with a state guest on board. The king is scheduled to arrive at Vadodara Airport on Monday at […]
When he was picked up as the vice chancellor of the M S University of Baroda in 2005, his proximity to the then chief minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi was considered instrumental. And now when Manoj Soni has resigned as chairperson of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) due to “personal reasons” five years before his […]
US President Joe Biden, who has been under self-isolation at his Delaware residence shortly after he tested positive for COVID-19 early this week, completed his fourth dose of PAXLOVID on Friday. “President Biden completed his fourth dose of PAXLOVID this morning. His loose, non-productive cough and hoarseness continue to be his primary symptoms, but they […]
A Border Security Force (BSF) officer and a jawan have died due to extreme heat exposure while on patrol at the ‘Harami Nallah’ creek area along the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat on Friday. Head Constable Dayal Ram and Assistant Commandant Vishwadeo suffered from heat stroke and dehydration while on patrol close to the international border […]
