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13 Feb 2019
IndiaNorwegian pays Rs. 28,000 for street-haircut in Ahmedabad. Here's why
Small street businessmen in India often hoodwink foreign tourists by charging them over double the original price.
29 Jan 2019
IndiaIndia's first bullet train service to say 'sorry' for delays
In a country where train delays are taken for granted, the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train service has said that it will set a new precedent.
15 Jan 2019
MumbaiGoAir to pay Rs. 98,000 for canceling 25-tickets 'without reason'
In an incident of gross mismanagement, low-cost carrier GoAir has been recently directed by the consumer forum to pay more than Rs. 98,000 to a Mumbai-based man for canceling "without reason" 25 tickets that he had booked in 2015.
05 Jan 2019
IndiaIndians' favorite food to their ordering habits: Zomato provides insights
Foodtech startups like Zomato, Swiggy, and the like have taken India by storm, and their hold over the Indian market is increasing day by day.
17 Dec 2018
GujaratGujarat: Man beat ex-wife over WhatsApp display picture
People who are short-tempered are often known to be aggressive and can easily get enraged over petty issues.
23 Nov 2018
KeralaBanks shut for three days this week: Details here
All Scheduled Commercial Banks including SBI (State Bank of India), PNB (Punjab National Bank), HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, in several areas, witnessed three holidays this week, owing to different festivals.
07 Nov 2018
GujaratNow, Ahmedabad might be renamed to Karnavati
On the back of Yogi Adityanath announcing that Faizabad district would be renamed to Ayodhya, the BJP government in Gujarat has now expressed its interest in renaming Ahmedabad to Karnavati.
06 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiAmul's Diwali gift to Ahmedabad? 'Fresh deodorized' camel milk!
Inspired by PM Modi's speech on the benefits of camel milk, Amul has buckled up its plans to sell fresh camel milk.
28 Sep 2018
Ranji TrophyFormer Saurashtra Ranji player Rajendra Shah passes away at 68
Former Ranji Trophy player Rajendra Shah died after a brief illness. He was 68.
12 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiGujarat: BJP youth leader calls Rahul Gandhi 'mentally ill'
Abhijat Mishra, the National General Secretary of Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), likened Congress President Rahul Gandhi to a 'spoiled brat' and 'mentally ill child'.
27 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaGodhra train-burning case: Two accused convicted, three others acquitted
A special court in Ahmedabad convicted two accused and acquitted three in the 2002 Godhra train burning incident, on Monday.
27 Aug 2018
GujaratAhmedabad: Four-storey building collapses, 5 feared trapped, 6 injured
Around 5-6 people are feared to be trapped after two blocks of a four-storey building collapsed in Ahmedabad's Odhav area on Sunday, reports ANI. 6 were injured.
22 Aug 2018
GujaratAhmedabad Metro: First trial run to begin in January 2019
The first trial run of the much-awaited Ahmedabad Metro Train would be conducted in January next year, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said today.
17 Aug 2018
NashikAir Deccan to launch flight services to Ahmedabad from Nashik
Scheduled commuter airline Air Deccan today said it is planning to launch flight services to Ahmedabad (Gujarat) from Nashik (Maharashtra) as part of its strategy to connect smaller cities with business hubs.
12 Aug 2018
GujaratGujarat: 7 family members killed as car falls into ditch
Seven members of a family, all minors, were killed when their car fell into a ditch in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, police said today.
02 Aug 2018
GujaratGujarat: Dalit youth sports mustache causing clash between Dalits, Rajputs
Members of Dalit and Rajput communities clashed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, after Karadia Rajputs, an OBC group, allegedly objected to a Dalit youth wearing shorts and sporting a mustache.
15 Jul 2018
GujaratPrimary students of Ahmedabad civic schools to get free haircuts
Primary students of Ahmedabad's municipal schools will get a free haircut every month as part of the local civic corporation's "Ek Kadam Swachhate Ki Aur" program.
14 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiJagannath Rath Yatra starts in Ahmedabad; PM greets people
The 141st Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced this morning in Gujarat's Ahmedabad amid tight security as lakhs of devotees flocked to the 18km route to catch a glimpse of the deity.
09 Jul 2018
Bomb ThreatAhmedabad-Delhi Vistara flight delayed by 4-hours due to hoax bomb-call
A Vistara flight to Delhi from Ahmedabad airport was delayed by around four hours today following a bomb threat which turned out to be a hoax.
06 Jul 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Two retired Bank of India officers held for Rs.2,654cr fraud
The CBI today arrested two senior retired officers of Bank of India in connection with alleged loan fraud of Rs. 2,654 crore by Vadodara-based Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd. (DPIL) in the bank.
05 Jul 2018
TwitterMan, who threatened to rape Congress leader Priyanka's daughter, arrested
Girish Maheshwari, a man from Ahmedabad was arrested, for his vile comments on Congress leader Priyanka Chaturvedi and threatening to rape her 10-year-old daughter after Home Minister Rajnath Singh intervened.
26 Jun 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaNo probe will be ordered into 'exchange-of-currency' in Ahmedabad-bank: Sinha
Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha yesterday said the government wouldn't order any probe into reports of exchange of currency notes worth Rs. 745.58cr at Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank within five days of the announcement of demonetization on November 8, 2016.
26 Jun 2018
India#CareerBytes: Top 6 IIMs and their placement rates this year
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought after B-schools that provide quality management education at the postgraduate, doctoral, and executive levels in the country.
20 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiGujarat farmers to march against bullet-train, so much for #KisanKiBaatPMKeSaath
Farmers will march across 192 villages in Gujarat to protest against the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train from June 22, media reports said.
14 Jun 2018
BhopalMangalore tops the list of elder abuse; Delhi at 5th
Delhi is among the top five Indian cities reporting high percentages of elderly abuse with 33% of the elderly population being treated poorly, a new survey released by HelpAge India said.
11 Jun 2018
GujaratLesbian couple commits suicide after throwing baby in Sabarmati river
A lesbian couple allegedly committed suicide after throwing a child of one of them in the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad in Gujarat today.
08 Jun 2018
IndiaIncredible achievement: India discovers planet, joins distinguished league
In an incredible achievement, scientists at Ahmedabad's Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) have discovered a planet some 600 light years away from Earth, that revolves around a Sun-like star.
03 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiOn rising fuel prices, Smriti Irani passes responsibility to states
Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani said states should bring fuel prices under GST framework to curtail exorbitant rates of petrol and diesel.
20 May 2018
Jet AirwaysMumbai jeweler becomes first-person to be put on No-Fly list
Mumbai-based multi-millionaire jeweler, Birju Kishore Salla, has become the first person to be put on the "National No Fly List".
03 May 2018
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Fire breaks out at ISRO's Ahmedabad office, no casualty
A fire broke out in the Space Applications Centre (SAC) at the Ahmedabad office of ISRO this afternoon.
28 Apr 2018
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)From ISRO to selling tea: Let's talk about this aam-aadmi
He worked in ISRO for a few years.
26 Apr 2018
Piyush GoyalRailways paints coaches in new color for vibrant look
The Railways has painted a number of dark blue color train coaches in yellowish tan and teak to give them a vibrant look.
25 Apr 2018
MumbaiTwo complete families and an NRI will adopt Jain-monkhood today
In the recent past, we have heard of unlikely stories of Jains taking diksha- young professionals in high-paying careers, students who topped board exams, and sometimes even 12-year-olds.
17 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiFormer VHP leader Pravin Togadia begins his indefinite fast
Former VHP leader Pravin Togadia began his indefinite fast in Ahmedabad in support of his demands, including construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
15 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiPravin Togadia quits VHP; VS Kokje elected new party president
Vishwa Hindu Parishad veteran Pravin Togadia quit the outfit on Saturday after his nominee Raghav Reddy lost the party's presidential election, held for the first time since it was founded in 1964.
06 Apr 2018
MumbaiMumbai: 13-month-old undergoes successful liver transplant
A 13-month-old child became the youngest in Maharashtra to undergo a successful liver transplant.
01 Apr 2018
IndiaSocial acceptance helps reduce impact of autism: Doctors
Early signs of autism can often be detected in children as young as 2-3 years and it is advisable that parents start treatment as soon as possible for improved outcomes, according to doctors.
30 Mar 2018
Sexual HarassmentAhmedabad: PG-owner spied on female tenants through cameras in washroom
In a disturbing incident, a PG owner in Ahmedabad was allegedly found spying on his female tenants through spy cameras in the washrooms.
30 Mar 2018
MumbaiLand acquisition for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train underway, but challenges ahead
The NHSRCL has started land acquisition for a station between the old and new Sabarmati stations for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train.
29 Mar 2018
Sexual HarassmentGujarat: Certification program launched to make workplace safe for women
An organization in Ahmedabad has launched a certification program for companies to help in making the workplace safe for women employees.