New Delhi: Security agencies have carried a major multi-state crackdown against the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) ahead of Independence Day and busted its terror syndicate. As per Union Home Ministry, 253 people were detained across 14 states including 3 in Gujarat, over 80 FIRs and 200+ arrests recorded as part of the 'zero tolerance' policy towards cross-border terrorism. In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said “Modi govt destroyed t...Read More

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin has appointed new national office-bearers, with several leaders from Gujarat finding a place in the party’s revamped national team. Vadodara Lok Sabha MP Dr Hemang Joshi has been appointed as Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Chief, taking charge as the national president of the BJP’s youth wing. Gujarat has also been represented in the BJP’s national team, with Varshaben Narendrabhai Doshi appointed as a National Vice...Read More

Ahmedabad: The terminal station and schedule of the Ahmedabad-Okha Vande Bharat Express have been changed, with the train now beginning operations from Sabarmati station instead of Ahmedabad (Kalupur) station. According to the revised schedule issued by the Railway Department, the changes came into effect from Monday. The Ahmedabad-Okha Vande Bharat Express, which previously operated in the evening, will now run in the morning and operate six days a week, except Tuesday. Under the new time...Read More

Ahmedabad: Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city intercepted a couple arriving from Sharjah and seized gold jewellery and other undeclared goods worth approximately Rs 32.37 lakh, officials said on Sunday. According to Ahmedabad Customs, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) intercepted the two passengers based on intelligence developed through passenger profiling after they arrived in Ahmedabad from Sharjah. During the examination, officials foun...Read More

Ahmedabad: BITS Pilani is looking to set up a specialised competency centre in Gujarat, with the proposed facility expected to focus on the state’s strong chemicals sector. As per reports, the centre, involving an estimated investment of Rs 20 crore to Rs 30 crore, is likely to be announced soon. BITS Pilani Group Vice-Chancellor Prof. V Ramgopal Rao said BITS is considering competency centres in different Gujarat cities based on the strengths and requirements of their respective industrial c...Read More

Mumbai: On the eve of India’s Independence Day, Reliance Foundation announced the opening of applications for its flagship Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2026 - 27, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers contributing to India's growth story. Education has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities and build nations. Guided by this belief, the Reliance Foundation Scholarships have been identifying and supporting excep...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has prepared a zone-wise Storm Water Drainage Master Plan for the Ambli-Bopal-Ghuma-Shela area to address recurring waterlogging, following directions from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha MP and Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. The move comes after severe waterlogging was reported in the area following around 18 inches of rain in Ahmedabad earlier this monsoon season. Shah wrote to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the AMC Mayor and...Read More

Mumbai: Black Box Limited, a leading provider of digital infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has secured a US$131 million (~₹1,240 crore) order with a new U.S.-based global Tier-1 hyperscaler for a major data centre project in the U.S. As per the press release, the win marks a significant breakthrough for Black Box in the U.S. hyperscaler market, adding a net-new marquee customer to its growing hyperscaler portfolio. It builds on the Company's existing work with leading global...Read More

Washington: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is set to address members of the Indian-American community during his visit to the US later this month as part of the organisation’s global outreach marking its centenary year. Bhagwat will speak at the ‘Universal Oneness Celebrations’ in New York on August 29, organised by the American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD). According to AHEAD Forum, the event is expected to attract significant attention in the US and internationally, with Bha...Read More