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The Waqf Amendment Bill, recently passed by Parliament, sparked debates, with several groups opposing it on legal and religious grounds. Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill in the early hours of Friday after a marathon and heated debate. Rajya Sabha sat beyond midnight to pass the legislation. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, «Ayes 128 and Noes 95, Absent zero. The Bill is passed.» Lok Sabha, which took up discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, passed it past midnight after a marathon debate. The government introduced the revised bill after incorporating the recommendations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which examined the legislation introduced in August last year. The bill seeks to amend the Act of 1995 and improve the administration and management of Waqf properties in India.

electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme to cover more cities without increasing the budget allocation. The Centre currently offers a subsidy of ₹20-35 lakh per e-bus, depending on the carrying capacity and specification of the vehicle. According to officials aware of the development, Surat, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru have together raised a demand for more than 15,000 units. This is well above the scheme target to subsidise 14,028 e-buses with a funding support of ₹4,391 crore. «The newly formed Delhi government is expected to raise a significant demand for e-buses. Orders from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are awaited as well,» a senior official told ET, while adding that the government may lower the per e-bus subsidy for catering to more cities.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mallika Sarabhai was around 10 years old when she was introduced to the idea of art for social change by her mother, noted dancer and choreographer Mrinalini. “Amma, who had been born and brought up in the south, moved to Gujarat after her wedding.

Gujarat Titans will host Mumbai Indians at Ahmedabad on Saturday. The battle will be between two generations of Indian openers, with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma going head to head.

Both teams will be looking to secure their first win after disappointing starts to the season. MI, led by Hardik Pandya in his return to the team after serving a one-match ban, will aim to bounce back from a loss to Chennai Super Kings. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, narrowly missed out on a win in their season opener, falling just 11 runs short against Punjab Kings.

GTPL Hathway signed a grant of permission agreement (GOPA) with the information and broadcasting ministry to establish, maintain, and operate a headend-in-the-sky (HITS) broadcasting platform in Ahmedabad for 10 years. The company made the disclosure in a regulatory filing. On July 12, 2024, the company had announced that it had received the ministry’s approval to provide HITS service, subject to compliance with the relevant guidelines.

Rohit Sharma says the Indian team has endured cricket's vicissitudes in the last nine months but it waged a collective battle to achieve success and every member of the side that competed in the last three ICC tournaments deserves «respect». In their last three ICC limited-overs tournaments, India have lost only one out of 24 matches, with the defeat coming against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad. The India team recently won the ICC Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup in Barbados last year. In between India lost a rare home Test series against New Zealand and away in Australia. Reflecting on his remarkable tenure as India captain, Rohit said: «Look at what this team has achieved in this big three tournaments. After playing the tournament like that and getting defeated only once and that too in a final (2023 ODI World Cup).»

Both teams are coming off opening-game defeats and will be eager to get their first points on the board. With both sides boasting power-packed batting lineups, the surface at Ahmedabad is expected to play a significant role in shaping the contest. While Mumbai Indians will rely on their experienced top order, including Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, Gujarat Titans will look to captain Shubman Gill and the in-form Jos Buttler to fire. Meanwhile, the bowlers from both teams will need to adjust their strategies based on the pitch behavior, making the toss and game-time conditions even more crucial.

QatarEnergy LNG for its North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Compression Project. The order is estimated at around $4 billion (about ₹34,000) crore), according to people familiar with the matter, It surpasses the ₹25,000 crore order won last year by the Railway Strategic Business Group of L&T Construction from an authorised Japanese agency to construct 508 route km of high-speed electrification system works for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Bullet Train Project. The infrastructure firm, in its statement, referred to the project awarded to its offshore hydrocarbon business as an «ultra-mega» project, a term it uses for projects above ₹15,000 crore, without mentioning the order value. Doha-based QatarEnergy is a state-owned petroleum company and one of the largest gas companies in the world.

Punjab Kings have struggled in recent seasons, failing to reach the top five in the last four editions. Their best IPL result came in 2014, when they were runners-up, and in 2018, when they reached the semifinals. Iyer’s appointment as captain marks a fresh approach for the team, bolstered by his reunion with coach Ricky Ponting, with whom he has previously found success. Both Iyer and Shubman Gill head into this match in excellent form following their performances in India’s recent Champions Trophy win in Dubai. Iyer topped the run-scoring charts with 243 runs in five matches, while Gill impressed with a century against Bangladesh. The Gujarat Titans, who clinched the IPL title in 2022 and finished as runners-up in 2023, struggled under Gill’s leadership last season, finishing eighth. Looking to bounce back, the Titans have assembled a strong squad, with Gill and Jos Buttler opening the batting and a solid middle order featuring Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Sudharsan, and Masood Shahrukh Khan. Their depth is further strengthened by the all-round skills of Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, and Mahipal Lomror.

Gujarat Titans (GT) will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. After a tough season in 2024, where they finished eighth with only five wins in 14 matches, the 2022 IPL champions will aim for a strong comeback under Gill's leadership.

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Jofra Archer endured a night to forget during Rajasthan Royals' (RR) IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday, March 23. The speedster set an unwanted record, registering the most expensive bowling figures in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bowling at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Archer leaked 76 runs in his four-over spell without picking up a wicket, surpassing Gujarat Titans’ (GT) paceman Mohit Sharma’s 0/73 against Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2024. The 29-year-old speedster, RR’s costliest acquisition at ₹12.50 crore in last year’s mega auction, struggled to find rhythm as SRH batters tore into him mercilessly.

According to ANAROCK Research, luxury housing (units priced above Rs 1.5 crore) account for almost 17 per cent of all new residential launches in India as of 2024. Notably, tier-2 and tier-3 cities account for 12 per cent of these projects, signalling a shift in buyer preferences and market focus. Cities like Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Kochi, Indore, and Ahmedabad have emerged as strong players in the luxury real estate segment due to rapid urbanization and enhanced infrastructure.

Ahmedabad has lodged a complaint against her husband and in-laws, alleging harassment and abuse. According to her complaint, she was forced to wear a nightgown at all times while at home. The woman, who married in May 2023 in Saudi Arabia, stated that her in-laws controlled her clothing choices and mistreated her when she resisted, a TOI report stated.

strong upside potential for silver at the beginning of March, and since then, the price of future contracts has risen by 6.6%. As mentioned in the previous article, one of the major data points supporting silver’s upside potential is the Silver-to-Gold ratio. Excluding the COVID-period decline, the current ratio of 1.09% is near a 30-year low. Gold, which has moved up phenomenally, has also paved the way for silver to gain momentum, as it closely follows in the precious metals category.

DP World and Reliance Industries have partnered to launch an innovative logistics solution for the petrochemicals industry, shifting product transport from road to rail, significantly cutting carbon emissions. The Dubai-based logistics operator in a statement said the new solution connects Reliance Industries' Jamnagar plant in Gujarat to DP World's inland container depot (ICD) in Ahmedabad and onward to the port of Mundra. Previously, the Mundra-Jamnagar-Mundra round trip involved approximately 700km of road transport for each container, it added. «With the new solution, the Ahmedabad-Jamnagar-Mundra route, also approximately 700km, has been converted to rail,» the statement said, adding that this transition eliminates the environmental and operational challenges associated with long-distance road transport while maintaining the same coverage.

sports ministry source told PTI on Thursday, confirming a move that has been in the making for several weeks. The last date to submit the 'Expression of Interest' to host the Games is March 31 and India's letter was sent by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) a few days ago. «Yes, it is true, India's bid has been submitted by the IOA and the state of Gujarat,» the ministry source stated. Ahmedabad, the city that has been finalised to organise the 2030 CWG should the event come to India, is also the front-runner to be the Olympic host if the 2036 bid is successful. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), which has re-branded itself as Commonwealth Sport will now lead evaluation process and the final appointment of the host will be decided by the CGF General Assembly. The decision to submit the bid comes after sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently asserted that the country was interested in hosting the Games.

Upcoming cars in India)Maruti Suzuki offers the Baleno while facing competition from Hyundai's i20 and the i20 N Line. Tata Motors presents the Altroz and its sportier variant the Altroz Racer.

The Titans begin their season on March 25 against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. With a strong squad and meticulous planning, the franchise is focused on delivering both on-field success and an unmatched fan experience throughout the season. Gujarat Titans entered the IPL as one of two new teams ahead of the 2022 season. Before the auction, they secured Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill, with Pandya appointed as captain. Ashish Nehra took charge as head coach, while Gary Kirsten joined as mentor and batting coach, and Vikram Solanki became the director of cricket. The Titans made an immediate impact, clinching the title in their debut season. They reinforced their credentials in 2023 by reaching the final, only to lose to Chennai Super Kings in a dramatic last-ball finish. Despite a somewhat uncertain auction, where their key signings included Hardik Pandya (who captained the side), David Miller, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Shami, Gujarat Titans defied expectations. Under Hardik’s leadership, the relatively inexperienced squad transformed into a formidable unit, emerging as a dominant force in their first two seasons.

Radhika Munshi, an alumna of IIT Roorkee and IIM Ahmedabad, left a high-paying corporate job to start Anorah, a contemporary saree brand. She shared her journey on Instagram, revealing how her career priorities changed over time. Reflecting on her past, Munshi admitted that her initial focus during her MBA was securing the highest salary package. «I was the topper at IIM Ahmedabad, and back then, my focus was entirely on landing the best job offer,» she wrote. However, life took a different turn, leading her to entrepreneurship.