Gujarat has 88,119 primary cooperative societies, second only to Maharashtra’s 227,177 Gandhinagar: Gujarat accounts for more than a tenth of India’s primary cooperative societies, making it the state with the second-highest number of such institutions after neighbouring Maharashtra. However, official data tabled in Parliament shows that nearly one in four of the state’s functional cooperative…
French carmaker Citroen has teased the updated version of its entry-level electric hatchback for India. The refreshed model is expected to arrive as the new Citroen eC3 X. The teaser confirms a series of cosmetic upgrades for the EV. Besides that, it is also expected to gain some new features. Here’s a quick look at…
Mapusa: In a major push to heritage tourism, state govt is drafting an ambitious plan to connect all historical forts across the state through a marine waterway network. Announcing the project on Saturday, chief minister Pramod Sawant said that the initiative will be rolled out on a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with the formal blueprint…
As the weekend approaches, many customers often check whether banks are open or closed on Saturday for pending financial work.So customers should know, that this Saturday, April 18, 2026, bank branches are open across India as it is the third Saturday of the month.Under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday structure, banks are closed…
Authorities carry out an anti-encroachment drive at a mosque, in Jaipur. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: With mobile internet services suspended, additional police forces deployed and social media placed under round-the-clock surveillance, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) on Monday launched a major anti-encroachment drive in Jagatpura to clear structures and encroachments standing within the right-of-way of…
NSA Ajit Doval expresses ‘cautious optimism’ over US-Iran peace deal (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that India welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the US and Iran expressing ‘cautious optimism’ that the agreement could restore regional stability, strengthen energy security and ease global supply chain disruptions.Speaking at…
NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday backed the immediate implementation of the Constitution Amendment Bill, providing for women’s reservation, along with “fair and equitable” delimitation, a day after party president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a post on X, Badal said the party draws inspiration from the Sikh Gurus, who championed…
Rupee slipped in early trade on Tuesday, dragged down by continuous demand for the US dollar and a rebound in crude oil prices. The currency opened at 95.43 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market, registering a fall of 17 paise from Monday’s closing level of 95.26. Rupee had ended the previous…
Ahmedabad: Heat exposure in Ahmedabad depends heavily on where you live. Eastern wards — crammed with residents, stripped of trees, and up to 8°C hotter than rural surroundings — are particularly vulnerable. Western areas are relatively cooler due to lower population density and better green cover. A new study by Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)…
Canacona: The Khola gram sabha on Sunday unanimously resolved to install CCTV cameras and signboards at key locations across the village. Sarpanch Tejal Ajay Pagi said it was decided to install CCTV cameras at Saleri, Vaghonn, Molorem and Gaval-Khola, while signboards will be erected at the entrances to Saleri, Nuem in Cananguinim, Vaghonn and Cabo…
