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The Congress working committee has designated Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi to be Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. It will be the first time that Rahul Gandhi will take any responsibility for a constitutional post., a fact for which he has been harshly criticised in the past. BJP-led NDA will have to […]
Gujarat Police rescued R K Vasava, an Assistant Commissioner, Industries Department, posted in Palanpur, Banaskantha, after a chase from the grip of kidnappers. This is the first such kind of crime in Gujarat when a senior government official is kidnapped in broad daylight. Vasav is a Class-1 officer, due for retirement in a week. he […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a crucial meeting with Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong on Tuesday, emphasizing the bilateral relationship and the shared interest in its stability and progress. This meeting comes amidst ongoing tensions between India and China due to the unresolved border dispute in eastern Ladakh. In addition to his discussions with […]
The Adani Group’s blood donation drive, organized to celebrate Chairman Gautam Adani’s 62nd birthday, collected an impressive 24,500 units of blood (equivalent to nearly 9,800 liters). This significant contribution has the potential to benefit more than 73,500 patients. Notably, this year’s collection surpassed the previous year’s achievement of 20,621 units. The blood donation drive was […]
The Delhi High Court has upheld its interim stay on a lower court’s decision to grant regular bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged liquor policy case. The High Court criticized the lower court, stating that it had not adequately considered the matter and highlighted several lapses in judgment. The High Court’s observations […]
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport is set to enhance passenger convenience with new self-baggage drop machines and additional electronic gates. Also Read: Minor’s Age Ignored: Bombay HC Orders Release of Juvenile Accused in Pune Car Crash
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), conducted a successful combing operation during last night’s Rath Yatra procession. The operation resulted in the recovery of a high-quality locally-made revolver from a suspect. The accused is currently undergoing interrogation, […]
A Bangladeshi couple, who had been residing illegally in Ahmedabad for the past 15 years, was apprehended by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Western Railways at Ahmedabad Railway Station on May 1. The LCB received a tip-off about Riksana while conducting station patrols and detained her based on suspicion. Subsequent investigation revealed that Riksana […]
Amrut Modi, former secretary of Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust, passed away in Ahmedabad today. He was 89. A few months ago, Modi had resigned from the post of secretary citing health reasons. A Gandhian, Modi was associated with the SAPMT since the early 1970s. He was staying in the Gandhi Ashram since the […]
In another incident of infighting within the BJP, Rakesh Devani, a BJP leader from Veraval, released a video saying that the recent utterances of newly elected Junagadh MP Rajesh Chudasama is a threat directed at him and his family. The Junagadh MP, who was able to retain his seat for the third time, made headlines […]
The Congress, buoyant by recent encouraging performances in the Lok Sabha elections, has given a call for ‘Rajkot Bandh’ today to mark the first monthly anniversary of the gruesome fire tragedy at the city’s TRP Game Zone, which claimed 27 lives. Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil urged shopkeepers and owners of other establishments in Rajkot […]
The Gujarat Government has declared a war against drugs even as the state has been witnessing increasing drug seizures over the last couple of years. Notwithstanding the Opposition’s allegations, the government has said that it has undertaken several initiatives to curb the spread of drug usage and trading. The Minister of State for Home Harsh […]
As predicted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall has drenched parts of Gujarat since this morning. Lalpur taluka in Jamnagar witnessed a remarkable 2.5 inches of rain within just two hours, from 8 am to 10 am. Data from the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar reveals that nine talukas received over one […]
JioMart, the e-marketplace arm of Reliance Retail, has taken a significant step toward empowering small-scale sellers and artisans by partnering with JASCOLAMPF (a State Govt Emporium from Jharkhand) and JHARCRAFT (a government undertaking in Jharkhand). This collaboration aims to uplift Jharkhand’s artisans and expand their reach nationwide through the JioMart platform. Numerous artisans from towns […]
When the Netflix film ‘Maharaj’ graced screens, viewers anticipated a blend of Jaideep Ahlawat’s acting prowess and the debut of Aamir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan. Initially, Junaid seemed like just another star kid venturing into OTT before making a Bollywood entry—a trend increasingly favoured by celebrity offspring. However, Junaid defied expectations, emerging as a refreshing […]
The newly elected parliamentarians of India’s parliament are reassembling today for the first session. BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab is appointed Pro-Tem speaker. Congress has said that the BJP broke from the tradition of appointing the senior most member of the house by appointing seven-term MP Mahtab as Pro-Tem speaker. The Congress was pushing for the […]
The Darpana Academy of Performing Arts inaugurated a new performance venue, Gallery at Natarani, on Saturday, with Firefly Women, a dance spectacle on the theme of the persecution of political dissenters by the government. Speaking on the occasion, Director Mallika Sarabhai said the new air-conditioned venue would allow Natarani to extend its season beyond the […]
The Gujarat government on Sunday announced the construction of two new bridges at a cost of Rs 399 crore in North Gujarat. The two new bridges will be built on State Highway Number 55. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has given his in-principle consent for the construction of two new river bridges. The Department of Roads […]
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday unveiled a state-wide anti-polio initiative, which seeks to vaccinate 83.72 lakh children below the age of five. According to an official statement, the campaign was started in view of National Immunisation Day, and as part of the Children’s Polio Eradication Campaign 20–24. “The state health department aims to […]
A Muslim citizen of Bangladesh, who was residing in Gujarat’s Surat city under a Hindu identity, was arrested by police on Sunday. The authorities found fake documents that the accused had used to reside in India. According to authorities, the documents included an Indian passport, an Aadhaar card, a West Bengal school leaving certificate, a […]
