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Voting for the local body elections in Gujarat commenced at 7 am on Sunday and is set to continue till 6 pm. The counting of votes is scheduled for Tuesday. The elections cover the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities, and three taluka panchayats. This election marks the first local body polls since the state government […]
Ukraine faces a major challenge in resisting Russia’s assault without backing from the United States, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday. His remarks came after phone calls earlier this week between US President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking in an interview, Zelensky said, “Probably it will be very, very, very difficult. […]
Ziskakan, the French band from Reunion Island, rocked Natarani on Friday, with beats that set the amphitheatre vibrating. In her introduction, Natarani director Mallika Sarabhai urged the audience to come dance on stage, which seemed difficult at first, given that Ziskakan is a six-member band and the stage was rather full, with two drum sets, […]
The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has cancelled a $21 million taxpayer-funded grant intended to influence voter turnout in India. The grant was allocated under former President Joe Biden’s administration as part of a larger $486 million budget under the “Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening.” In its […]
The CBSE Class 10 board exams for 2025 commenced on Saturday, marking the beginning of an important academic journey for approximately 42 lakh students across 7,842 centres in India and 26 countries abroad. The first exam, English Communicative, sparked varied reactions from students in Anand, as they shared their experiences with Vibes of India after […]
The mass deportation of 104 undocumented Indian immigrants from the United States had sparked outrage, especially on account of how it was executed, with disregard for the dignity of those involved. Eyewitness accounts and mind-numbing images show the deportees— which included women and children—handcuffed and bound at the feet with ropes. Their arrival in Amritsar […]
A Russian beer brand, Rewort, has sparked a major controversy after allegedly featuring the image of Mahatma Gandhi on its beer cans. The outrage began when Suparno Satpathy, a socio-political leader from Odisha, shared images of the cans on social media, which quickly went viral. Satpathy took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his concerns, […]
In her recent post, conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair has publicly claimed that she gave birth to Elon Musk’s child five months ago. St. Clair, 31, famous for her far-right views and controversial opinions, made the announcement in a post on X, writing: “Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon […]
Faisal Patel, son of late Ahmed Patel, a senior Congress leader from Bharuch, has announced his decision to sever ties with the party. The announcement, made on Thursday through a social media post, marks a huge departure from his father’s political legacy and has caused ripples within Congress circles. In his statement, Faisal Patel expressed […]
The US has gone back to its pre-Covid policy regarding visa renewals. Many applicants in India may now face a longer wait. In November 2022, the US increased the eligibility for same-class drop box visa renewals (which don’t require an interview) from 12 months to 48 months. This change came after the waiting period for […]
Around 119 Indian nationals are expected to arrive at Amritsar International Airport this weekend following their deportation from the United States, according to media reports. Two flights are scheduled to land at Guru Ram Dass International Airport—one on Saturday, February 15, and the other on Sunday, February 16. A media report has indicated that the […]
Calling India’s PM Modi a “much tougher and much better negotiator than him,” US President Donald Trump gave the bonhomie with the two leaders a timeless depth, nurturing a bond that seemed to have transcended diplomacy. The two leaders made significant announcements during one of the most awaited White House meetings, with PM Modi […]
The central government has identified 21 vital corridors within the Gir Protected Area to aid in the conservation of the Asiatic lion. This information was provided by Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in response to a query from Member of Parliament Parimal Nathwani regarding lion corridors in Gir. […]
Insensitive deportation of Indians is a humanitarian crisis which needs global intervention I fondly remember my time as a student in the US where I was fortunate enough to receive a full scholarship. Besides deepening my academic rigour, I had come to realise what made the US a great nation. The US lived the values […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States early on Thursday (Indian time) and was welcomed by members of the Indian-American diaspora at Blair House, the President’s Guest House. Despite freezing temperatures and rain, community members gathered outside, chanting ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’, ‘Vande Mataram’, and ‘Modi Modi’ while waving Indian and American flags. […]
It has been in the news lately that Gujarati migrants make up a huge portion of those who have been deported by the Trump administration to India. In fact, it is understood that Gujaratis are overrepresented among illegal Indian migrants in the US at large. In 2023, out of 67,391 Indian illegal migrants in the US, […]
US President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to ban birthright citizenship for children of temporary visa holders has initiated widespread concern among immigrants, particularly the Indian community in the United States. The policy, currently on hold following a legal challenge, has left thousands of Indian immigrants expecting children in a state of uncertainty. For Indian […]
Government employees across Gujarat were fined for riding without helmets on Tuesday as part of a statewide enforcement drive launched by the Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay. The drive, which targeted government employees to encourage compliance with road safety laws, aimed to reduce road accidents, deaths, and injuries caused by two-wheeler riders not […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Trump White House in the fourth week of his second presidency has assumed significance for multiple reasons. The US recently sent back the first batch of 104 Indian illegal immigrants, with hands and legs cuffed, on a military aircraft. As an editorial notes, it was bad optics. Considering […]
Addressing the 14th India-France CEO Forum in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India’s growing stature as a global investment hub, bolstered by stable, predictable policies. PM Modi also reiterated India’s status as the world’s fifth-largest economy and the country’s plans to become the third-largest, underscoring opportunities in sectors like aviation, defence manufacturing, and energy, […]
