Ahmedabad: Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot of Gujarat origin, has been honoured with the UAE’s prestigious First Class Order of Zayed II for his courage in protecting passengers during an in-flight incident involving a flydubai aircraft in September. He is the first Gujarati to receive the honour and the third Indian to be conferred the distinction. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour on Machchhar and other members of the flydubai crew in recognitio...Read More

Mumbai: Jio Platforms' blockbuster stock market debut has reshaped the rankings of India's most valuable business groups. As Jio listed at ₹1,358 per share on Wednesday, Reliance Group overtook Tata Group to become India's most valuable business group by market capitalisation. Following Jio's listing, the combined market capitalisation of Reliance Group's listed companies reached ₹28.9 lakh crore. Tata Group ranked second at ₹25.6 lakh crore, followed by Adani Group in third place at ₹16...Read More

Mumbai: Jio Platforms made a strong stock market debut on Wednesday, October 28, with its shares listing at ₹1,358 apiece, a premium of 21.36% over the initial public offering (IPO) price of ₹1,119. The listing valued the telecom and digital services company at around ₹12.5 lakh crore, making it India’s second-most valuable listed company after Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). At around 10:02 am, Jio Platforms shares were trading at ₹1,359.10 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), up â...Read More

Junagadh: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Junagadh Police has busted an alleged fake ghee manufacturing unit ahead of Diwali, seizing 500 kg of suspected adulterated ghee worth around ₹1.10 lakh and arresting the accused, Kamlesh Jantilal Sodha. According to the police, the product was allegedly made using soybean oil, castor oil, artificial flavours and chemicals and sold as pure Gir cow ghee for ₹600 per kg. The unit was operating from Shop No. 15 at Jay Krishna Industries near Ju...Read More

Kevadia: Ekta Nagar, home to the Statue of Unity, is set to add a new attraction to its tourism offerings with the introduction of the Ekta Cruise on the Narmada River. Built at a cost of ₹16 crore, the cruise will offer visitors a river tourism experience with comfortable seating, catering and dining facilities, a music system and modern safety arrangements. The Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2018. Since then, sev...Read More

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians today announced the elevation of Kieron Pollard to Head Coach, 'extending one of the most enduring player-to-coach associations in cricket,' a press release said. Nita M. Ambani, Co-owner, Mumbai Indians, said, “Pollard joined Mumbai Indians as a young 22-year-old and, over the past sixteen years, has become an integral part of our family. As a player, he gave us many unforgettable moments, and as a coach, he has continued to share his experience, passion and deep und...Read More

Ahmedabad: Sun PhuQuoc Airways will launch its first direct flight service between India and Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on December 3, with five weekly flights connecting Ahmedabad to the popular tourist destination. The new route is expected to make travel more convenient for Indian tourists by eliminating the need for connecting flights. Initially, flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. The airline plans to increase the frequency to daily services from ea...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister  Harsh Sanghavi interacted with members of the Gujarati and Indian communities in Kobe during his visit to Japan under the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit initiative, calling for stronger economic partnerships and sustained engagement between Gujarat and the Indian diaspora. The interaction was held at the historic Kobe India Club, which has been functioning since 1904 and has a legacy spanning more than 120 years. Before attending the gathering, Hars...Read More