Ahmedabad: In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes, the Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) of CID Crime, Gandhinagar, has unearthed an international cryptocurrency syndicate. This network was allegedly operating on the Dark Web for narcotics distribution, money laundering, and financing designated international terrorist organizations. Nine accused have been arrested in connection with the case. Special investigation teams used blockchain analysis and human intelligence to track an...Read More

Gandhinagar: As the semiconductor industry gains momentum in the Dholera and Sanand regions of the state, efforts have been stepped up to create a skilled workforce for the sector. In this direction, the first batch of 16 students from the ‘Ultra High Purity (UHP) Semiconductor Welding Program’ has passed out after completing training at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Dholera, while the second batch has already commenced. The UHP Semiconductor Welding Program is a specialized ...Read More

New Delhi: In a significant ruling aimed at addressing the growing threat of stray dog attacks, the Supreme Court on Tuesday permitted authorities to take legally permissible measures, including euthanasia of rabid and aggressive dogs, while refusing to dilute its earlier directions on relocating stray dogs from public places. The court said dangerous and infected dogs posing a threat to human life can be dealt with under applicable rules and protocols. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Fuel prices across the country have been increased for the second time in less than a week amid the ongoing Iran conflict, with oil marketing companies on Tuesday raising petrol and diesel prices by nearly 90 paise per litre. The latest hike comes just three days after an earlier increase of ₹3 per litre announced on May 15. Following that revision, petrol prices in Delhi had risen from ₹94.77 to ₹97.77 per litre, while diesel increased from ₹87.67 to ₹90.67 per litre. ...Read More

Gir: Around 220 forest trackers working in various circles of Gir and Greater Gir forests have been provided with Accident Insurance and Mediclaim cover up to Rs. 10 lakh with the support of Gujarat State Lion Conservation Society. With co-operation of the Forest and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat as well as the officers of the Gir Forest Department, Gujarat State Lion Conservation Society has roped in New India Assurance to provide insurance cover from Rs. 3 lakhs to Rs. Rs. 10 l...Read More

New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices have been hiked across the country. Petrol has become dearer by ₹3.14 per liter, reaching ₹97.77, while diesel has risen by ₹3.11 per liter to reach ₹90.67. This marks the first revision in retail fuel prices in nearly four years. Prior to this, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had already signaled that fuel prices would be increased. Following his statement, there was speculation that petrol and diesel prices could see a hike very soon....Read More

New Delhi: The Centre has increased customs duty on several categories linked to imports of gold, silver and other precious metals through a series of notifications issued by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday. The revised rates, which will come into effect from May 13 midnight, raise customs duty to 10% across multiple tariff categories related to precious metals, jewellery findings and industrial inputs. The notifications, issued by the Department of Revenue under the Customs Act, amend earlie...Read More

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a multi-nation official tour from May 15 to 20, visiting the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, with a focus on strengthening trade, investment, energy cooperation and strategic partnerships with Europe and the Gulf region. According to an official statement, the first leg of the Prime Minister’s visit will be to the UAE on May 15, where he will hold talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The dis...Read More

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and said the medical entrance test will be held again on fresh dates to be announced later. The decision was taken after inputs examined by the agency in coordination with central agencies and findings shared by law enforcement authorities regarding alleged irregularities in the examination process. In an official statement issued in continuation of its May 10 p...Read More