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Jaysukh Patel, promoter of the Ajanta Oreva Group and prime accused in the Morbi bridge collapse case, has been granted permission to enter Morbi district, a year after being released on bail by the Supreme Court. For background, the Oreva Group, Patel’s firm, was responsible for the operation and maintenance of a British-era suspension bridge […]
Pakistan remains in the grip of a tense situation as militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have taken hundreds of passengers hostage after hijacking the Jaffar Express in the Balochistan province. At the time this article goes live on Vibes of India, security forces are engaged in a large-scale operation to rescue the passengers who were traveling […]
A passenger train carrying around 500 people was hijacked by insurgents in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Tuesday. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it had taken 182 hostages and killed 11 Pakistani military personnel. The separatist group warned of executing all hostages if security forces did not withdraw. Government […]
Sunil Barthwal, the commerce secretary, told a parliamentary panel that India has not committed to lowering trade tariffs with the United States. He informed the parliamentary committee on external affairs that no trade agreement had been finalised and that talks between the US and India were still in progress. “One cannot go by the US […]
In a real-life plot twist that feels more like a bad thriller, around 540 Indians were lured into a cybercrime network by fake job offers and sold to call centres involved in cyber fraud across Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. The infamous Golden Triangle Region in Southeast Asia, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for a heatwave across most districts of Saurashtra-Kutch and other regions of Gujarat for the next three days, until March 12. The forecast anticipates discomfort due to prevailing hot and humid weather, despite summer having officially begun only eight days ago. According to the IMD’s […]
In a shocking incident from Panej village in Bodeli taluka, Chhota Udepur district, a five-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a ritualistic sacrifice. The accused, identified as Lalu Himat, also known as Lalu Tadvi, reportedly lured the child—who lived opposite his house—into his residence. There, he is believed to have performed occult rituals before fatally […]
Rahul Gandhi’s task of rebuilding the Congress has become more daunting. After a small victory lap following Congress’s improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which saw them reclaim their position as an opposition party that ought to be taken seriously, Rahul’s return to Gujarat has been anything but a smooth ride. In the […]
A grand national celebration has been planned to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the Iron Man of India, who played a crucial role in uniting 562 princely states into a single, independent India. The celebration aims to honour Patel’s efforts in strengthening national unity and pride. The initiative is […]
The government of Vanuatu has decided to cancel the passport issued to Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, stating that attempts to evade extradition do not constitute a legitimate reason for obtaining citizenship. Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has instructed the country’s Citizenship Commission to revoke Modi’s passport “following recent revelations in international media”, […]
The board over the box office proudly says “House Full” and 30 minutes before the show is set to begin, a long queue wends through the gates to the road. Natarani is ending the season with a big bang Usha Uthup concert and Mallika Sarabhai greets everyone at the entrance to the amphitheatre with a […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to women’s security over the past decade, highlighting the introduction of stringent laws, including capital punishment for heinous crimes such as rape. Speaking at a gathering in Vansi Borsi village in Gujarat’s Navsari district on International Women’s Day, he stated that India is advancing towards […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the rising obesity rate in India, warning that nearly 44 crore Indians could be obese by 2050 if current trends persist. Addressing the gathering in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Modi emphasised the urgent need for lifestyle changes to tackle this […]
A security cover comprising only women police personnel will be deployed at a mega event to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat’s Navsari district on International Women’s Day (March 8), a state minister announced on Thursday. Hailing it as a “first such initiative in the country”, Minister of State for Home Harsh […]
The United States Supreme Court has rejected an emergency application by Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, opposing his extradition to India. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had sought a stay on his extradition, claiming he would face torture in India due to his background. Rana had filed an “Emergency […]
The United Kingdom has condemned the security breach involving External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar after a pro-Khalistan protester broke past a barrier and approached his motorcade outside Chatham House in London on Wednesday evening. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) stated that such attempts to “intimidate, threaten, or disrupt” public events […]
India has spent EUR 112.5 billion (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore) on purchasing crude oil from Russia since the beginning of the Ukraine war, according to a report released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) on Thursday. The report details payments made to Russia for fossil fuel imports since February […]
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit on a two-day visit to Gujarat on March 7-8. Ahead of his visit, Gujarat Congress in-charge Mukul Wasnik and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal will arrive in Ahmedabad on Thursday. During his visit, Rahul Gandhi will participate in the Political Affairs Committee meeting […]
Children of H1-B visa holders in the United States, who migrated as minors and are now nearing 21, are facing a dilemma. They can no longer be considered dependents on their parents’ H-4 visa status. Historically, U.S. policy allowed them two years to transition to a new visa status after “aging out,” but recent changes […]
The Gujarat government on Thursday clarified in the Legislative Assembly that private schools in the state are allowed to charge admission and term fees, each equivalent to one month of the annual tuition fee. The clarification follows multiple complaints regarding high term and admission fees levied by private schools. The issue was raised in the […]
