Thursday, April 17, 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Questions Absence of FIR in Justice Varma’s Cash Discovery Case

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday raised serious concerns about the lack of an FIR in the ongoing case involving the discovery of large sums of cash from the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The cash was allegedly found in March, after fire officials were called to the judge’s house during Holi celebrations to address a blaze. Dhankhar criticized the pace of the investigation, highlighting that if the case involved an ordinary citizen, the investigation would have proceeded swiftly.

Mamata Banerjee’s Request to Delay Governor’s Murshidabad Visit Denied

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged Governor CV Ananda Bose to postpone his planned visit to Murshidabad, a district in the state recently rocked by communal clashes. The violence, which erupted following the introduction of the newly enacted Waqf Amendment Act, led to the deaths of three people and left several others injured.

Dhaka Halts Indian Yarn Imports Before Delhi Cancels Trans-Shipment Facility

In a significant shift in trade relations, India on Thursday announced the end of an arrangement allowing the trans-shipment of Bangladeshi export cargo to third countries through Indian ports and airports. This decision comes as a response to a series of trade measures by Bangladesh, including the suspension of yarn imports from India and the closure of three land ports along the India-Bangladesh border.

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Smugglers Dump ₹1,800 Cr Worth of Drugs at Sea; Coast Guard, ATS Recover Haul Off Gujarat

In a major blow to cross-border drug trafficking, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized 300 kg of methamphetamine, estimated to be worth ₹1,800 crore, during a joint operation near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast.

Gujarat Police Arrest 14 Fake Doctors Involved in ₹70,000 Medical Degree Scam

Gujarat Police have arrested 14 individuals posing as doctors after they purchased fake medical degrees from a gang operating in Surat. The primary suspect, Dr. Ramesh Gujarati, is also among those arrested for his involvement in orchestrating the illegal operation.

Gujarat Family Holds Burial Ceremony for Beloved “Lucky” Car, Draws 1,500 Attendees

In an unusual event that has captured attention across Gujarat, a family in Amreli district held a grand burial ceremony for their 12-year-old Wagon R, a vehicle they considered their "lucky" charm. The car's final farewell, complete with traditional Hindu rituals, took place on Thursday at the Polara family’s farm in Padarshinga village, Lathi taluka, and drew a gathering of around 1,500 people, including local seers, spiritual leaders, and other well-wishers.

“Three Railway Workers in Surat Arrested for Track Sabotage to Secure Night Shifts and Recognition”

In a shocking incident, three railway employees were arrested on Monday for allegedly sabotaging rail tracks in Surat district. The employees, identified as Subhash Poddar, Manish Mistry, and Shubham Jaiswal, all working as trackmen, were reportedly motivated by a desire to secure night shifts and gain recognition from their superiors.

PM Modi to Launch Renamed Namo Bharat Rapid Rail in Gujarat, Formerly Known as Vande Metro

In a significant development for Gujarat’s rail infrastructure, Indian Railways has officially renamed the highly-anticipated Vande Metro as the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the country’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service today, a day before his birthday. The new service will connect Bhuj, in Gujarat’s Kutch district, with Ahmedabad, covering a distance of 360 kilometers in just under six hours.

PM Modi to Inaugurate India’s First Vande Metro Service Connecting Ahmedabad and Bhuj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India’s inaugural Vande Metro service during his two-day visit to Gujarat starting today. The launch event, scheduled for September 15, marks a significant milestone in India's railway infrastructure.

IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rainfall Across Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat, Goa, and Maharashtra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several regions across India, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall due to active monsoon conditions. The alert encompasses East Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, and Central Maharashtra.

Three Dead, Including Woman and Granddaughters, in Gujarat Building Collapse

In a tragic incident in Jam Khambhalia town, Gujarat, an elderly woman and her two granddaughters lost their lives when a dilapidated three-storey building collapsed amid heavy rainfall. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening in the Gagwani Fali locality of Devbhumi Dwarka district, led to a prolonged rescue operation that lasted nearly six hours.

“Gujarat Faces Prolonged Rainfall from Cyclonic Influence, Showers Expected Through July 3”

Gujarat is experiencing widespread rainfall and is expected to continue under a wet spell until July 3, following the activation of a cyclonic circulation over south Gujarat, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Gujarat Establishes 76 Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelters in Coastal Areas

In a significant move to enhance disaster preparedness, the Gujarat government, in collaboration with the Centre and the World Bank, has established 76 multi-purpose cyclone shelters (MPCS) across the state. These shelters, strategically located in coastal districts, aim to safeguard lives during natural calamities.

Gujarat Businessman and Wife Donate ₹200 Crore Wealth to become monks

Himmatnagar, Gujarat: In a remarkable display of devotion and renunciation, a wealthy Jain couple from Gujarat, Bhavesh Bhandari and his wife, have donated nearly ₹200 crore and embraced monkhood, following the footsteps of their children who had done the same in 2022.

“Minor Quake Rattles Gujarat’s Kachchh Region: Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Recorded”

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 jolted the Kachchh region of Gujarat around 8 am on Thursday, sending tremors through the area, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. The quake, with a recorded depth of 15 km, drew attention to the seismic activity in the region.

“Tragic Vadodara Incident: 16 Students and Teachers Lose Lives in Picnic Boat Mishap”

In a devastating incident on Thursday, 16 lives were lost, including 14 schoolchildren and two teachers, as a boat carrying 27 people overturned in Harni Lake on the outskirts of Vadodara in Gujarat. The tragic mishap occurred during a picnic when the boat, loaded well beyond its capacity, capsized, leading to a rescue operation by local authorities.

“Gujarat Passengers on ‘Donkey Flight’ Allegedly Promised Illegal US Entry for ₹ 60 Lakh”

An alarming tale of suspected human trafficking has emerged following the return of a Nicaragua-bound Airbus A340, diverted from France amid suspicions of facilitating illegal immigration, carrying 303 passengers, including 260 Indians. Investigations have unveiled a distressing narrative of 66 passengers from Gujarat allegedly coerced into a complex web of illegal immigration, with promises of entering the US via Nicaragua.

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