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The family attributed Kunal's drinking habit also to black magic. (Representational Image)

Family of 3 end life in Ahmedabad, man mentions 'black magic' in suicide note

Kunal Trivedi, his wife Kavita Trivedi and their daughter Shrin Trivedi were found to have hanged themselves at their house, police said.

13 Sep 2018 8:32 AM

The 25-year-old quota agitation leader was admitted to a hospital after his health deteriorated last Friday. (Photo: File | AP)

Hardik Patel ends fast after 19 days; no talks with Gujarat govt yet

After ending his fast, the quota leader said, 'The fight for quota for my community and farm loan waiver will continue'.

12 Sep 2018 5:17 PM

'Fuel prices can be reduced if the government includes it under GST. The government has earned over Rs 11 lakh crore through taxation on fuel,' Shinde said. (Representational Image)

Centre increased excise duty on petrol, diesel 12 times, says Congress

Sushil Kumar Shinde slammed the NDA government over rise in fuel prices and blamed its 'stubborn' stand for this.

10 Sep 2018 10:30 AM

The media cannot be liable for contempt of court at the investigation stage, because under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, such offence can happen only after the charge sheet is filed in the court. (Representational Image)

Media must self-regulate when covering criminal case: SC Judge

There is no law prohibiting the media from covering investigation of a crime, Justice Uday U Lalit said.

09 Sep 2018 9:26 AM

Hardik went on the indefinite fast on August 25 demanding reservations in government jobs and education for the Patidar community and waiver of farm loans. (Photo: PTI)

Hardik Patel in hospital as health worsens on day 14 of quota fast

The Patidar leader agreed to be shifted to Sola Civil Hospital after his supporters requested him to do so in view of his failing health.

07 Sep 2018 5:52 PM

Hardik Patel launched the hunger strike on August 25 from his residence, demanding a loan waiver for Gujarat farmers and reservation for the Patidar community in jobs and education under the OBC quota. (Photo: PTI)

Hardik Patel will give up water if BJP doesn’t talk in 24 hrs: PAAS

Hardik patel's health is deteriorating, but the government has not shown any intention to find a solution, PAAS convener Manoj Panara said.

06 Sep 2018 10:14 AM

Banaskatha Police under Sanjiv Bhatt had arrested Sumersingh Rajpurohit, an advocate, in 1996 on charges of possessing around one kg of drugs. (Photo: File | PTI)

After 22 yrs, ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt detained for implicating man in drug case

Bhatt and 7 others, including some former cops attached with Banaskatha Police, were detained for questioning in case, Gujarat CID said.

05 Sep 2018 1:24 PM

Hardik Patel had launched his fast on August 25 for demands, including farm loan waiver and reservation for the Patidar community under OBC category in government jobs and education sector. (Photo: PTI)

As Hardik Patel loses 20 kg in hunger strike, Gujarat govt steps in

BJP-led state govt held meeting with leaders of Patidar community on Tuesday, hrs after doctors expressed concern over the health of Patel.

05 Sep 2018 8:52 AM

A doctor from a government hospital who visited Hardik Patel on Sunday said he has advised the quota leader to get admitted to the hospital considering his health. (Photo: File | PTI)

On day 9 of hunger strike over quota, Hardik Patel declares his ‘will’

Hardik has divided his property among his parents, sister, 14 youths killed during quota agitation in 2015 and a Panjrapole.

03 Sep 2018 2:51 PM

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Director Arvind Bundhun said that 80,000 tourists from India had visited his country last year. (Representational image.)

Mauritius plans to attract 1.2 lakh Indian tourists in 2020

A lot of newly-wed Indians choosing Mauritius as a honeymoon destination.

01 Sep 2018 5:53 PM

Railways likely to miss August 2022 deadline for Bullet train project

The railways is contemplating opening a shorter 50-km section of bullet train route in August 2022.

31 Aug 2018 7:05 PM

This technology will save hundreds of man-hours required for regular inspection of rail tracks focused on rail crack detection. (Representational Image | AFP)

Bullet train to have automatic rail track fracture detection system

The bullet trains will be laced with advanced fire detection system and anti-derailment measures.

31 Aug 2018 5:53 PM

$In a first for India, authorities have decided to install automatic rail track fracture detection system across the 508 km bullet train project connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad to prevent accidents.$

Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train to have rail track fracture detection system

The high-speed corridor is proposed to be commissioned by August 2022, carrying 17,900 passengers in one direction in a single day.

31 Aug 2018 3:35 PM

Criminal defamation suits were filed before a local court on Monday against Congresss leaders Rahul Gandhi and Randeep Singh Surjewala by the Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat bank ‘scam’ charge: Defamation suit against Congress leaders

Criminal defamation suits were filed before a local court against Congresss leaders Rahul Gandhi and Randeep Singh Surjewala.

28 Aug 2018 12:02 PM

In the 2002 Godhra train carnage case, 59 'karsevaks' were burnt alive in two coaches of the Sabarmati Express. (Photo: File | PTI)

SIT court gives life sentence to two in 2002 Godhra train burning case

The court acquitted three others, identified as Hussain Suleman Mohan, Kasam Bhamedi and Faruk Dhantiya.

27 Aug 2018 1:49 PM

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the local fire brigade were deployed to rescue people from the debris of the two blocks, each four-storeyed, said Minister of State for Home Pradipsinh Jadeja. (Photo: PTI)

One dead, 4 rescued after two buildings collapse in Ahmedabad

AMC Commissioner said two blocks of the building of the government colony, each having around 150 residents, collapsed completely.

27 Aug 2018 8:13 AM

Patidar leader Hardik Patel (Photo: PTI)

Quota stir: RJD, TMC support Hardik Patel fast on second day

Hardik Patel, who heads the Patidar Anamant Andolan Samiti (PAAS), has been demanding a loan waiver for farmers in the state.

27 Aug 2018 6:10 AM

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group had sent legal notices to several Congress leaders, asking them to "cease and desist" from levelling allegations against the company in connection with Rafale deal. (Photo: File/PTI)

Anil Ambani files Rs 5,000 crore defamation case against National Herald

The civil defamation suit was filed by Reliance Defence, Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Aerostructure.

26 Aug 2018 10:45 AM

The woman told Mahisagar Superintendent of Police Usha Rada on Friday that a constable raped her at Santrampur police station on May 29 when she was taken there for interrogation. (Representational image)

Woman, held in murder case, accuses constable of raping her at police station

The woman had been arrested on the charge of murdering her lover, police said.

12 Aug 2018 2:36 PM

Ishrat Jahan's mother alleged that Vanzara played a 'direct and key role' in the conspiracy behind the 'staged encounter'. (Photo: File)

Ishrat Jahan case: CBI court rejects discharge pleas of ex-cops Vanzara, Amin

The court last month concluded the hearing of arguments of the two accused retired police officers, the CBI and Ishrat Jahan's mother.

07 Aug 2018 2:13 PM

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