Ahmedabad: The Central government has introduced a new Aadhaar-based verification system for vehicle ownership transfers and No Objection Certificate (NOC) services to make the process more transparent, secure and hassle-free. The revised system has been implemented across the country, including Gujarat, from July 15, 2026. Under the new rules, linking an Aadhaar card with the Transport Department portal has been made mandatory for vehicle ownership transfers and for obtaining an NOC when tra...Read More

Ahmedabad: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a final warning to medical colleges across the country, including 15 institutions in Gujarat, for failing to comply with the mandatory implementation of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The Commission has directed the institutions to immediately rectify technical and infrastructure-related deficiencies, warning that failure to comply could invite regulatory action by the ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) has once again increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by ₹2 per kg, taking the retail price in the city above ₹90 per kg. Following Sunday's revision, the retail price now stands at ₹90.02 per kg, up from ₹88.02 per kg before the latest hike. With the latest revision, Adani CNG has increased CNG prices cumulatively by around ₹10 per kg so far in 2026. The latest increase follows a series of price revisions over the past several m...Read More

Kolkata: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the world’s largest curd manufacturing plant under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project at a ceremony held at the New Town Convention Centre in Kolkata. West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary, West Bengal Minister of Cooperation Shri Swapan Dasgupta, State Finance Minister Shri Tapas Roy, Minister of Industry and...Read More

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) reported a strong performance for the June quarter (Q1 FY27), with healthy growth across its Oil-to-Chemicals (O2C), Digital Services and Retail businesses helping the company navigate a challenging global energy environment. The Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate recorded its highest-ever recurring operating profit and recurring quarterly net profit. However, reported net profit was lower on a year-on-year basis as the corresponding quarter last year include...Read More

Ahmedabad: The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia still take the bulk of India's outbound students. But the old pecking order is loosening. With rising costs and tighter visa rules, Indian student interest is spilling toward emerging education destinations like Ireland, France, the Netherlands and Germany. In the last 5 years, the number of Indian students in Germany has more than doubled from 28,905 in 2020 to 59,419 in the 2024-25 academic year. India has now passed Chi...Read More

Ahmedabad: A fascinating legal and biological battle has reached the Gujarat High Court, highlighting the strict scientific standards used to police junior athletic tournaments. Justice Nirzar S. Desai was called upon to evaluate a petition filed on behalf of a minor footballer who is challenging his exclusion from practice sessions and team selection for an upcoming under-14 tournament after failing a skeletal "bone age" test. The Biological Standfall The petitioner, a young player who succes...Read More

Nagpur: For decades, public health systems in India were locked in a fierce, singular battle against infectious, communicable diseases. Major resources and focus were directed toward eradicating polio and fighting pneumonia, meningitis, and diarrheal illnesses. But as vaccinations and improved healthcare brought these contagious killers under control, a different, quieter crisis began to surface: the "silent epidemic" of pediatric Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Among these lifelong, chroni...Read More