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Salaried employee earning Rs 68 lakh donates Rs 12 lakh to political party, claims tax deduction; I-T dept denies it; he contests but loses in ITAT Ahmedabad

Employee with Rs 68 lakh salary donated Rs 12 lakh to political party for Section 80GGC tax break; ITAT Ahmedabad upholds tax dept's order denying such deduction. Know why this salaried employee lost the case in ITAT Ahmedabad. Keep reading.

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Vikram Sarabhai's Work Ethic: Five Habits for Building Something From Nothing, India's Greatest Lesson

He Started in a Church With a Bicycle PumpIn 1963, India's first rocket was transported to its launch site on a bicycle and a bullock cart. The nose cone was carried on a cyclist's head. The launch pad was a church in Thumba, a fishing village on Kerala's coast, because…

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Ahmedabad creates Guinness World Record by planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour using Miyawaki Method

Ahmedabad achieved a Guinness World Record for planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour. Over 25,000 volunteers participated in this extensive plantation drive at Bhadaj. The initiative utilized the Miyawaki method and indigenous plant species to boost urban greenery. This event is part of a larger tree-planting goal for the…

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First phase of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to begin next year: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

"The first bullet train project is right now under construction between Mumbai and Ahmedabad and the progress is immense. Next year we will start the first section of the bullet train in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad section between Surat and Bilimora," he said.

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Five Indian Cities Where a Food Walk on the Streets Tells You More Than Any Museum

Lucknow: The Tehzeeb Is in the Serving, Not the DishYou don't understand Lucknow by reading about the nawabs. You understand it by watching the man at the tunde kabab counter in Aminabad hand you your parcel with both hands, with a slight incline of the head, as if the transaction…

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Gujarat High Court upholds death penalty for 38 convicts in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Gujarat High Court upheld a special court's 2022 verdict sentencing 38 convicts to death. Eleven other individuals received life imprisonment sentences in the same case. These convictions relate to the devastating 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts which claimed 56 lives. The division bench dismissed all appeals filed against the special…

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Gujarat High Court to pronounce verdict today in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

The Gujarat High Court will deliver its verdict on the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blast case. This terror attack claimed fifty-six lives and injured over two hundred people. Meanwhile, a separate investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast case is ongoing. The National Investigation Agency has filed a forensic report and…

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Mumbai Rains: Heavy rain disrupts Western Railway services; over 20 long-distance trains stranded

Severe rains and extensive waterlogging wreaked havoc on Western Railway on Monday, disrupting upwards of 40 train services and trapping over 20 long-distance trains in Maharashtra and south Gujarat. Key routes, notably the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, were inundated, leading to numerous train cancellations and diversions. In response to the situation, authorities…

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5 Indian Cities Where Food Alone Is Worth the Travel: Eating Your Way Across India

Kolkata: The City That Feeds You Before You AskKolkata does not wait for you to find food. It finds you. Step off a train at Howrah and within three minutes someone is selling you a kathi roll so good that the Nizam's restaurant on Park Street, which invented it, still…

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project 80% complete, first section to open in 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Surat to Bilimora section of India's first bullet train is projected to debut in 2027, representing a substantial milestone in the nearly finished Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also launched the third semiconductor factory in the nation today, alongside five crucial infrastructure developments designed to boost Ahmedabad’s urban…

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to launch Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train tunnel work

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch the first tunnel boring operation for India's inaugural bullet train project on Sunday. Two massive German-made tunnel boring machines, imported from China, will construct a 20.37-km tunnel, including a 7-km undersea stretch, for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. This marks a significant milestone for…

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We are ready and confident: India on revamped Olympic host selection process for 2036

India is actively pursuing its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, engaging with the IOC through various channels under a revamped selection process. The nation is currently in the Continuous Dialogue stage, with a Strategic Dialogue phase set for 2027.

The Economic Times

India's much-delayed bullet train project picks up speed

India is aiming to inaugurate a segment of its inaugural high-speed bullet train line in 2027, nearly a decade after its commencement. This initial 508-kilometer Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, utilising Japanese Shinkansen technology, aims to revolutionise rail travel, slashing journey times. Officials anticipate this project will pave the way for a nationwide…

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Rs 10 crore hydroponic ganja seized at Ahmedabad airport from man returning from Bangkok

Customs officials at Ahmedabad airport apprehended a 20-year-old man arriving from Bangkok, seizing over 10 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana from his checked baggage. The illicit substance, valued at an estimated Rs 10 crore, was detected by a sniffer dog. The passenger, identified as Ibrahim Sefulla from Junagadh, was arrested, and…

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Neeraj Chopra to compete in Asian Games in Japan, AFI confirms

Neeraj Chopra, the javelin champion, is ready to defend his Asian Games title later this year in Japan. The Athletics Federation of India confirmed his participation for the September-October event. Following a successful recovery from his injury, Chopra's performance remains impressive as he prepares for the Commonwealth Games. Meanwhile, India…

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Gujarat Police bust Jamtara-linked APK fraud network: Here's what is an APK scam and how does it work?

Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has nabbed three individuals linked to a Jharkhand-based fraud network. These criminals allegedly distributed malicious APK files, tricking victims into downloading them and subsequently draining their bank accounts. One victim lost over Rs 6.68 lakh after updating a fake gas bill application. Experts warn against downloading…

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DGCA says probing Air India, IndiGo planes incident at Ahmedabad airport

An investigation is underway by aviation authorities following a mishap at Ahmedabad airport involving an Air India aircraft that mistakenly entered the same taxiway as an IndiGo flight. The Air India plane, arriving from Mumbai, made a wrong turn while taxiing, causing both planes to pause on taxiway 'P'.

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‘Studied just 2-3 hours': CBSE class 12 topper AIR 1 reveals smart revision strategy & last-minute preparation that helped him secure top rank

Ahmedabad student Krishiv Achyut Dani has secured All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the CBSE Class 12 examinations. He credits his success to a disciplined study routine, spending around two to three hours each day on consistent preparation and regular revision. Remarkably, Krishiv also prepared for the CA Foundation…

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Air India plane comes in front of IndiGo aircraft on same taxiway at Ahmedabad airport

An Air India plane mistakenly turned onto the same taxiway as an IndiGo aircraft at Ahmedabad airport on Wednesday evening. The IndiGo flight, preparing for takeoff to Mumbai, was halted at a safe distance of approximately 200 meters from the Air India plane. Both airlines confirmed the incident, with IndiGo…

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NEET-UG re-test: Brief tension outside Ahmedabad centre over hijab, sacred thread

A brief commotion erupted outside an Ahmedabad NEET-UG re-test centre Sunday as parents protested the removal of Hindu sacred threads during frisking, citing perceived disparity with students wearing hijabs being allowed entry. Police intervened, explaining National Testing Agency dress code rules, and two individuals from a Hindu organisation who caused…

The Economic Times

NEET re-test nears amid admit card glitches, refund queries

Candidates are facing challenges downloading NEET-UG 2026 re-examination admit cards. The National Testing Agency is working to resolve technical glitches and refund issues. Security arrangements for the retest are being reviewed by the Union home secretary. An alleged fraud network targeting NEET candidates has been busted by Ahmedabad police. The…

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Left aerospace job to sell millets: Today, her café makes Rs 1.44 crore a year & prevents 47 tonnes of waste

Aerospace engineer turned millet entrepreneur: An aerospace engineer left her career to open Cafe Aarambh in Ahmedabad, a zero-waste establishment championing millets and local produce. This sustainable venture reportedly earns Rs 12 lakh monthly while diverting tonnes of waste, demonstrating that environmental responsibility can be commercially successful and inspire change.

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Ahmedabad customs recover smuggled gold worth over Rs 4 crore from flight arriving from Dubai

Ahmedabad customs officials intercepted a significant gold haul. The precious metal was discovered concealed within a speaker box on IndiGo Flight 6E-1478. The flight had arrived from Dubai. The gold, weighing nearly 2.8 kilograms, was found in two pouches. No one claimed ownership, leading to its seizure under the Customs…

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Investigators say ‘significant progress’ made but final report on deadly Air India crash yet to be released

Lawyers representing families of victims say absence of timely final report only reinforces ‘frustration’

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The Man in Seat 11A: A Reporter’s Account of the Air India Flight AI-171 Tragedy

The first alert appeared on my phone while I sat outside a senior government official’s office in Gandhinagar, waiting for a scheduled meeting. It was just after 1:30 pm when news broke of an aircraft crash in Ahmedabad.

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