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Canada Revises Visitor Visa Policy, Ends Automatic 10-Year Multi-Entry Visas

November 12, 2024 19:12

Canada has announced significant changes to its visitor visa policy, ending the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry visas, according to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). An update posted on the federal government’s website stated, “Multiple-entry visas issued to maximum validity are no longer considered to be the standard document.” Previously, visitors […]

Trump Selects India Caucus Leader Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor

November 12, 2024 18:58

US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Florida Representative Mike Waltz, head of the India Caucus, as his National Security Advisor. Waltz, 50, is a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran known for his strong stance on national security, aligning with Trump’s vision of bolstering American security. Waltz, a Republican representative from east-central Florida […]

India Ranks 5th Globally in US Asylum Applications

November 12, 2024 18:22

Data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reveals an 855% surge in asylum applications from India, with numbers rising from 4,330 in the 2021 fiscal year to 41,330 in 2023. By 2023, India became the fifth-largest nationality in terms of refugee applications filed in the United States, underscoring the increasing prominence of Indian nationals […]

CAG Report Reveals Widespread Fraud in Gujarat Hospitals Under PMJAY Scheme

November 12, 2024 17:02

Even as two persons lost lives after undergoing angioplasty under PMJAY at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad, it now emerges that CAG’s audit report of 2023 pointed out numerous irregularities in hospitals across Gujarat. All seven who underwent the angioplasty surgery were among 19 people from Borisana village in Kadi, North Gujarat. All the people […]

IOCL Vadodara Refinery Explosion: Two Dead, One Injured

November 12, 2024 16:34

Two people lost their lives and one was injured after a massive explosion followed by a fire rocked the Koyali facility of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Gujarat Refinery in Vadodara on Monday afternoon. The fire, which started on Monday afternoon with an explosion in a benzene storage tank, spread to two additional tanks […]

Ahmedabad: Two Die After Angioplasty Under PMJAY in Khyati Multispeciality Hospital

November 12, 2024 19:54

Two persons lost their lives in Ahmedabad after undergoing angioplasty at Khyati Multispeciality Hospital under Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana on Monday night. Family members have alleged that the procedure to implant stents was done without their knowledge. Nagarbhai Motibhai Senam, 59 and Maheshbhai Girdharbhai Barot, 45, died. They were residents of Borisana village in […]

India Records 15 Lakh Road Deaths in Ten Years

November 12, 2024 11:32

In the past decade (2014-2023), India has seen approximately 1.53 Lakh people lose their lives in road crashes, a toll greater than the population of the Union Territory of Chandigarh and nearly matching that of Bhubaneswar. This staggering figure comes despite the Central government’s commitments to reduce road fatalities and several interventions from the Supreme […]

SriLankan Airlines’ Ramayana-Themed Advertisement Resonates with Indian Viewers

November 11, 2024 19:52

Sri Lankan Airlines’ latest advertisement has captured the attention of Indian audiences, with many praising the national carrier’s creative approach in showcasing Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage through the lens of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The five-minute video takes viewers on a “Ramayana Trail,” highlighting renowned locations in Sri Lanka believed to be associated with […]

Gujarat: Water Recycling to Become Compulsory for Societies by 2027

November 11, 2024 19:39

The Gujarat Government aims to implement the Liquid Waste Management Rules, 2024, which are currently in the drafting stage. The state government is expected to enforce these rules in the coming months. These rules address wastewater management issues across residential areas, urban local bodies and industrial areas across the state. The new rules will focus […]

Oseltamivir Sales Sour Up to 33% In Ahmedabad

November 11, 2024 19:19

Ever since COVID-19, the knowledge of masks creating a barrier to prevent infections is common but still not practised thoroughly. In Ahmedabad, there has been a subsequent rise in severe flu cases; symptoms prevail for more than 2-3 days. Dr Manoj Vithalani, a critical care physician, stated to a section of the media that high-grade […]

Iconic Trio Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty Reunite for Hera Pheri 3

November 11, 2024 18:37

Bollywood’s beloved trio, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty, have set fans buzzing with excitement as they reunite for Hera Pheri 3, the highly anticipated third instalment in the Hera Pheri franchise. The three stars were spotted together at a private airport in Mumbai, marking a nostalgic moment for fans of the comedy series. […]

Gujarat: PM Modi Stresses Role of Youth in ‘Viksit Bharat’ Vision

November 11, 2024 17:34

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation on Monday to inspire its youth to fulfil the dream of a “Viksit Bharat”. Speaking at an event marking the 200th anniversary of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat, Modi emphasised the critical role young people play in shaping India’s future. Addressing the gathering virtually, Modi said, […]

India Not Among Countries Nervous: Jaishankar Following Trump’s Victory

November 11, 2024 17:26

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has stated that while many countries are nervous following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections, India is not among them. Speaking at the Aditya Birla 25th Silver Jubilee Scholarship Programme in Mumbai, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had established strong relations with several US presidents. […]

Gujarat’s ‘Model of Fakes’: All But One Accused Out On Bail

November 11, 2024 22:56

Gujarat is known for its several contributions to the nation. However, of late, the state has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. From an illegal toll booth, a fake irrigation office, a fake court to fake officers. The list is endless. Despite the severity of these offences, all but one of the […]

The Tawaif as a Superstar: Vidya Shah Evokes a Bygone Era

November 11, 2024 16:16

Everyone takes music for granted now. With the smartphone, we can summon up any kind of music we want, from anywhere in the world. But as Vidya Shah reminds us, this was not always the case. “Till the early 1900s, access to music was limited and restricted to live performances,” she says. “It was only […]

Deaths, Destruction on the Rise Due to Extreme Weather Events: Grim Statistics in India Climate Report 2024

November 11, 2024 14:11

Bengaluru: More than 3,200 people dead. As much as 3.2 million hectares of crops damaged, around 2.3 lakh houses and buildings destroyed, and more than 9,400 livestock dead: all due to extreme weather events that occurred on 255 of the 274 days of the first nine months of this year across India. These are some […]

Haley, Pompeo Out of Trump’s Upcoming Administration

November 10, 2024 18:08

President-elect Donald Trump has ruled out two of his former Cabinet members, ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former UN envoy Nikki Haley, from joining his upcoming administration. Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the election held on November 5. Trump previously […]

‘Model State’ Has 99% of Principal Posts Empty in Gujarati-Medium Schools

November 10, 2024 16:49

Over the past 10 years, Gujarat’s grant-in-aid schools have revealed a striking discrepancy, with 99% of vacant principal positions concentrated in secondary and higher secondary Gujarati-medium schools. As per official data, approximately 80% to 85% of students enrolled in the state’s grant-in-aid schools enter these schools and education experts argue that this demonstrates systematic discrimination […]

DRI Seizes Gold Worth Over Rs 4 Cr at Surat Airport, Some of It Hidden in Undergarments

November 10, 2024 15:43

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) presented two individuals in a local court on Friday who were apprehended with gold valued at Rs 4.72 crore at Surat International Airport. The accused, Vipul Sheladiya and Abhay Kilaji, were remanded in judicial custody by the court. The gold was found hidden in their underwear and shoes. They […]

ED Files Prosecution Case Against ‘Conman’ Kiran Patel

November 10, 2024 14:10

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said that it has filed a prosecution case against Kiran Jagdish Patel before a special court in Srinagar, over a year and a half after he was arrested for impersonating a Prime Minister’s Office official. On October 28, the Ahmedabad resident was the subject of a prosecution case filed by […]

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