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The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday extended the ban imposed on the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) for five years for its anti-India activities. The Home Ministry said that the SFJ was designated as a banned organisation five years ago under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act because of its anti-national actions that jeopardise the […]
Train robbers have shifted their focus from lifting passengers’ bags to stealing premium smartphones. Over the past 10 months, gangs operating exclusively on trains in central and south Gujarat have made off with smartphones worth a staggering ₹3.84 crore. Traditionally, these gangs would target bags and purses containing valuables. However, the risk associated with bag […]
In a move to increase both tourism and commerce with Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India has decided to set up two new consulates in the cities of Yekaterinburg and Kazan. India currently has two consulates in Russia, at St Petersburg and Vladivostok. During his two-day visit to Russia, the Prime […]
A recent surge in social media activity saw #RIPCartoonNetwork climbing to the top of the trending list. This came after a video released on platform X suggested that Cartoon Network was “dead.” The hashtag ignited a flurry of nostalgic posts from users reminiscing about the channel that shaped many childhoods. Despite the uproar, it’s been […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised an alarm with a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas across various districts in Gujarat. As of today, approximately 18 districts are under an orange alert, while several others have been placed on yellow warning due to the imminent heavy downpours. Over the next […]
The Gujarat Government has intensified its efforts to apprehend loan sharks and illegal moneylenders operating across the state. As part of a special drive, 134 FIRs have been filed against 226 individuals so far. This crackdown, which will be continued till 31st July 2024, aims to take strong measures against individuals who illegally lend money […]
The Surat branch of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) recently carried out search operations in four cities across Gujarat and Maharashtra as part of a money laundering investigation involving Paplaj Foreign Trade LLP. The case centres around suspicious outward remittances related to the import and export of diamonds. Under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange […]
The district food department launched an investigation at D-Mart after a customer discovered fungus in a 1 kg tub of Milky Mist curd purchased from the store in Himmatnagar. Kartik Pujara, a resident of Swatinagar Society, raised the alarm when he opened the curd and found it contaminated. Kartik’s complaint highlighted not only the presence […]
A 25-year-old Indian student, Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, lost his life after drowning at Barberville Falls in Albany, New York. The incident occurred on July 7, approximately 240 kilometres north of Albany. The Consulate General of India in New York expressed sorrow over the loss of Mr Gadde, who was studying at Trine University. In […]
Gujarat is gearing up to observe National Fish Farmers Day on July 10th in Anand and July 11th in Ukai. This annual event serves as a platform to demonstrate solidarity with the aquaculture industry and educate fish farmers about government schemes and technological advancements. Gujarat’s Blue Economy Potential With India’s longest coastline spanning 1600 km, […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised an orange alert for specific districts in Gujarat, signaling the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. However, beyond this period, the intensity of rainfall is anticipated to decrease gradually over the subsequent five days. According to the latest IMD bulletin issued on […]
Opposition Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party in Gujarat have hit out at the BJP Government in Gujarat for massively increasing fees in 13 medical colleges in the state under the Government Medical Education and Research Society. The Congress has given a week’s ultimatum to withdraw the fee hike, failing which its National Students’ Union […]
In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Narcotics Control Bureau have recovered nine packets of suspected narcotics, weighing approximately 10 kg, from a remote island off the Jakhau Coast in Bhuj on Sunday. This recovery strengthens the BSF’s ongoing efforts; since June 2024, it has recovered a total of 181 packages […]
Parimal Nathwani, Director of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Limited and Rajya Sabha MP, has extended an exquisite invitation to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel for the upcoming wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The video of this grand gesture has gone viral on social media. Nathwani expressed his immense pleasure on social media […]
Two children lost their lives and several others were injured when a bus carrying 65 passengers veered off the highway and overturned in Gujarat’s Dang district on Sunday. The accident occurred on a national highway approximately 2 kilometres from the hill town of Saputara. According to local authorities, the ill-fated bus was transporting tourists from […]
Nearly a month into the southwest monsoon season in Gujarat, several districts are facing a rainfall deficit. According to data from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), the state’s average rainfall stands at 23 per cent. However, some regions have received significantly less precipitation. Regional Disparities: Taluka Highlights: Week Ahead: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) […]
On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the significant contributions of the Patel community to Gujarat’s development. Speaking at the inauguration of the Amin PJ Kadva Patidar Vidhyarthi Bhavan in the Ambawadi area of Ahmedabad, Shah emphasised the parallel growth trajectories of the state and the Patel community. Hailing from Mansa and having received […]
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Saturday said that Russia anticipates Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a “very important and full-fledged visit” to Moscow, which is critical for Russian-Indian relations. At Russian President Vladimir Putin’s request, Prime Minister Modi will attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit in Moscow from July 8 to 9. Announcing the high-level […]
Approximately 50 people were successfully rescued from the Pali waterfall in Goa’s Sattari Taluka after heavy downpours caused the water level to surge unexpectedly on July 7 afternoon. However, 30 individuals remain stranded at the scenic location. Superintendent of Police (North) Akshat Kaushal confirmed that rescue efforts are ongoing, with assistance from personnel of the […]
Mobile data consumption per individual in India has skyrocketed from 5 GB to over 20 GB per person per month over the past five years. Abhijit Kishore, COO of Vodafone Idea, revealed this trend, emphasising that internet usage is now at an all-time high. Kishore attributed this growth to several factors, including the proliferation of […]
