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Ahmedabad’s police control room is gearing up to improve public announcements across the city by deploying advanced technology at 100 locations. The upcoming police commissioner’s office at Shahibaug Police Headquarters will play a key role in this initiative. Police officials have identified congested and high-traffic points where the new public announcement system will be installed. […]
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, expressed his gratitude to pop icon Taylor Swift after attending her Eras Tour opening night in London. The Prince marked his 42nd birthday by celebrating at the Wembley concert, accompanied by his children—Prince George (10), Princess Charlotte (9), and Prince Louis (6). The royal family was joined by Prince […]
Despite the ban on narcotics in Gujarat, illicit substances continue to be trafficked and once again, banned drugs have been seized in Ahmedabad. The Ahmedabad Crime Branch recently intercepted a significant consignment of ganja, valued at ₹3.50 crore. Authorities from the Ahmedabad city crime branch and customs department remain vigilant, closely monitoring the evolving tactics […]
The death toll from tainted liquor consumption in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu has tragically risen to 54. Over 100 people remain hospitalized after consuming liquor laced with methanol in the district of Kallakurichi, approximately 250 km (150 miles) from Chennai, the state capital. Since Wednesday, nearly 200 individuals have sought medical treatment for […]
The Southwest monsoon of 2024, which initially arrived in Navsari, South Gujarat, on June 10, has encountered a sluggish progression, resulting in delayed rainfall across most parts of the state. While Valsad and Navsari districts in southern Gujarat have experienced incessant rains, the rest of Gujarat continues to grapple with heat. Typically, the southwest monsoon […]
As recently reported in the prominent UK-based legal publication Global Investigations Review, former Cognizant real estate executive, Srimanikandan Ramamoorthy, could expose himself (and others) to significant legal issues in India if he testifies in the U.S. later this year. As of now, he is expected to be the U.S. government’s key witness in the trial […]
The company contracted to conduct the police recruitment (constabulary) examination in Uttar Pradesh in February this year, has been blacklisted by the state’s Yogi government in yet another fresh incident of paper leak. The Ahmedabad-based company that goes by the name, Edutest Solutions Pvt. Ltd, has been found involved in the scam as per preliminary […]
The revered chief priest, Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, who conducted the consecration ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, breathed his last on Saturday morning. Dixit, aged 86, had been unwell for several days. His final rites will be performed at the Manikarnika Ghat. The consecration of Lord Ram’s idol took place at the Ayodhya temple on January […]
The Oshiwara police in Mumbai have apprehended two individuals suspected of robbing actor Anupam Kher’s office. The suspects, identified as Majid Sheikh and Mohammad Daler Bahrim Khan, were arrested in the Jogeshwari area of the city. Both are known serial thieves who operate using auto-rickshaws to facilitate their crimes. The robbery at Anupam Kher’s office […]
The Central Asian nation of Tajikistan took a historic decision and officially prohibited the wearing of hijabs. “Majlisi Milli,” the upper house of parliament, passed a new bill regulating Islamic clothing, which they termed “alien garments.” The parliament also curbed the Eid celebrations. It is astonishing to note that Tajikistan is a country with a […]
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the State Home Department to fix the responsibility in the Rajkot fire incident that claimed 27 lives, has handed over it’s report to the government. The report implicates negligence and dereliction of duty by concerned departments, including the fire department. However, the role of high-ranking officials is still […]
Gujarat Giants’ cricketers and kabaddi players have shifted gears from their usual domains to embrace athletics. Adani Sportsline has officially announced the 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, one of the most eagerly anticipated events in Ahmedabad. Scheduled for November 24, this year’s marathon will commence and conclude at the scenic Sabarmati Riverfront Sports […]
The Patna High Court on Thursday overturned the November 2023 decision to increase the quotas for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) in government jobs and educational institutions from 50 per cent to 65 per cent, dealing a blow to the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in […]
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has been making headlines due to her impending marriage to longtime boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal. The couple is all set to tie the knot on June 23, and anticipation is building as preparations are in full swing. According to close friend Shashi Ranjan, the wedding will be a heartfelt union between two […]
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reported that at least 98 Indian citizens lost their lives during this year’s Haj pilgrimage due to natural causes, old age and illness. The pilgrimage witnessed extreme heat and intense temperatures. Approximately 1,75,000 Indians participated in the Hajj this year and the fatalities include four individuals who died […]
The Gujarat High Court on Friday lifted the interim stay on the release of Maharaj, the debut film of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s son Junaid, stating that there is nothing insulting in the movie and it is not directed at the Pushtimarg sect as alleged. The movie is based on a libel case from 1862 […]
As many as 23 individuals fell victim to visa agents in Gujarat, losing a staggering sum of over Rs 8 crore. The victims, primarily farmers from Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Sabarkantha, were allegedly promised visas to the United States and Canada. The incident came to light when Jigneshkumar Patel lodged a complaint with the Infocity police […]
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has found itself embroiled in a heated dispute after it was revealed that it plans to provide a Narmada water connection exclusively to one member of the Kalhaar Exotica Society in Sola, despite the society comprising a total of 150 members. The move by AMC to grant this “special” water connection […]
Amul has taken a savoury step to enhance its growing buttermilk sales by introducing Kathiyawadi Chaas, a new buttermilk variant inspired by the culinary traditions of the Saurashtra and Kutch regions in Gujarat. Simultaneously, they’ve launched a convenient 1 kg pack of Masti Dahi, their popular curd product. Priced at Rs 10 for a 400-millilitre […]
Rapper Travis Scott found himself behind bars in Miami-Dade County Jail on Thursday morning. According to county jail records, Scott was arrested due to disorderly intoxication and trespassing, despite repeated warnings. The incident unfolded at 12:44 am at the Miami Beach Marina, where officers from the Miami Beach Police Department responded to a disturbance call […]
