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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 […]
The highly anticipated Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of India’s most significant festivals, began in Odisha’s Puri district. President Droupadi Murmu and millions of devotees from across India witnessed the vibrant and spiritual event. Due to specific celestial arrangements, this year’s Rath Yatra will span two days. President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Puri to seek […]
Jasprit Bumrah, the standout performer of the T20 World Cup 2024, returned home to Ahmedabad to a heartwarming welcome. The cricketer, hailed as the ‘Player of the Tournament,’ was greeted by a cascade of rose petals from jubilant residents in his neighbourhood. Captured on video, the emotional moment unfolded as Bumrah embraced his mother amidst […]
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, a vibrant festival celebrated across different regions of the country, commenced on July 7, 2024. Thousands of devotees throng the streets to witness Lord Jagannath’s chariot being carried on their shoulders. As the city gears up for this grand congregation, Ahmedabad police have implemented robust security arrangements. Smart City Cameras […]
The Uttar Pradesh police apprehended two additional suspects in connection with the Hathras stampede case on July 7, 2024. This comes a day after the main accused, Mukhya Sewadar Devprakash Madhukar, was captured in Najafgarh, Delhi. Authorities revealed that Madhukar had recently been in contact with certain political parties. As a result, the police are […]
A six-storey building in Surat’s Sachin area collapsed on July 6, 2024, triggering a massive rescue operation by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). As of now, three bodies have been recovered, but concerns remain for at least six to seven individuals who are still feared trapped under […]
President Droupadi Murmu awarded the prestigious Shaurya Chakra to Nayab Subedar Sanjaykumar Bhamarsinh Baria during a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday. Sanjay Kumar, hailing from Khojalvasa village in Panchmahal district, received this honour in recognition of his exceptional courage during an army operation in 2023. On June 12, 2023, the Indian Army received critical […]
The annual Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad has brought good fortune to vehicle dealers, with a significant 21% increase in sales. More than 6,700 vehicles are slated for delivery, including 5,500 two-wheelers and 1,200 four-wheelers—a notable rise from last year. This surge in sales has finally dispelled the COVID-related blues that previously impacted two-wheeler purchases. Experts […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah performed the ‘Mangla Aarti’ at the Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad, marking the commencement of the 147th Rath Yatra. Accompanied by his wife, Sonal Shah, Shah’s participation in the sacred ritual added to the fervour of the festival. Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi were also […]
On a day when Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the cooperative sector in Gandhinagar on Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that they would defeat the BJP in Gujarat. Shah is on a two-day visit to his home state. However, it was Gandhi, who was in the news the whole day. Gandhi addressed party […]
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several districts in Gujarat, signaling the likelihood of heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. Residents in Bharuch, Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Dang, Valsad, Daman and Dadra Nagar Haveli should be prepared for heavy to very heavy rain during this period. Meanwhile, Vadodara, Panchmahal, […]
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday claimed that collectively they will defeat “Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders in Gujarat just as they did in Ayodhya.” Addressing the party workers at the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) Office, he said, “Together, we are going to defeat them in Gujarat. We will defeat Narendra […]
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha is all set to embark on a one-day visit to Gujarat on July 6, 2024. This marks his first appearance as the Leader of the Opposition in the state of Gujarat. The President of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee, MP Shaktisinh Gohil will accompany […]
A second-year postgraduate orthopaedic student at the prestigious BJ Medical College (BJMC), Ahmedabad recently accused a teacher, a senior doctor of the college, of continuous harassment and humiliation. Following this, another first-year PG orthopaedic student has stepped forward with even more serious allegations—severe physical abuse by two second-year PG students within the same department. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, the complainant reported […]
Luxury fashion brands Dior and Armani are under the scanner concerning wrong practices related to their supply chains like handling of suppliers and pricing strategies. An investigation has revealed that Dior, a renowned luxury brand, pays its suppliers a mere 53 euros (approximately Rs 4,700) per handbag. Shockingly, these same handbags are then sold in Dior stores for a staggering […]
In its latest bulletin, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rain in Gujarat on July 5th and 6th. However, from July 7th onwards, the intensity of rainfall is expected to decrease, with only light to moderate rain anticipated until July 11th. Today, several districts are under an orange alert due […]
A 22-year-old Agniveer jawan Shrikant Kumar Chaudhary was found dead on the night of July 2 around 1:30 am. The young soldier reportedly took his own life by shooting himself with an INSAS service rifle. Chaudhary, originally from Narayanpur in Ballia, had been serving as a sentry in Indian Air Force under the Agniveer scheme […]
– *Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ When on 5 July 2021, the fascist regime of India, killed Jesuit Fr. Stan Swamy, they succeeded only in destroying the frail body of an 84-year-old Catholic Priest. Today, three years after that fateful day, the Spirit of Stan Swamy lives on. Millions of people: the Adivasis and the Dalits, […]
Indian students in Prince Edward Island (PEI) have taken to the streets in protest against recent changes to immigration rules by the Canadian province. Over the last two months, these students have rallied against policies that could impact their ability to obtain permanent residency. Advocacy groups supporting immigrants and people of colour, including the Cooper […]
