Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

As the silver crescent moon graces the sky, a magical hush descends on millions of homes across the globe. The month of Ramadan, a time when hearts soften, souls awaken, and faith becomes a living, breathing presence in everyday life. For centuries, Ramadan has been more than just a religious observance. It’s a symphony, where hunger meets humility, prayers blend with patience, and the entire universe seems to echo with the music of devotion. What Ramadan Truly Means: On the surface, Ramadan might appear to be about fasting, but those who observe it know that it’s something much deeper. It’s…

Ramadan, a month when the world slows down to listen to the whispers of the soul. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the serene mosques of Istanbul, from Mumbai’s Mohammed Ali Road to the shimmering skyline of Dubai, the month of fasting binds millions in a sacred rhythm. Though the crescent moon rises over different skies, the spirit of Ramadan remains the same, a beautiful tapestry woven with faith, discipline, and compassion. Even in smaller towns like Bhopal, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad, community Iftars spread the message of sharing, while mosques glow under the soft light of evening prayers. A…

The Maharashtra government has decided to do away with all those pesky border checkposts by April 15. This move is set to make life a whole lot easier for our transport sector and could give the state’s economy a nice little boost. These border checkposts have been around forever, right? They have been the spots where commercial vehicles had to stop, get inspected, and pay various taxes or fees before entering the state. Sounds like a hassle? It sure has been. Truck drivers and transport companies have been grumbling about delays and extra costs for years. The Maharashtra government reckons…

બે અલગ અલગ રાજ્યો કે કેન્દ્રશાસિત પ્રદેશોના સમાન આલ્ફાન્યુમરિક શ્રેણીના ઉપયોગને કારણે ડુપ્લિકેટ એપિક નંબરોના કેટલાક કિસ્સા સામે આવ્યા છે ભારતીય ચૂંટણી પંચે બે અલગ અલગ રાજ્યોના મતદારોના ઇલેક્શન કાર્ડ કે એપિક નંબરો સમાન હોવાના મુદ્દે સ્પષ્ટતા કરી છે. સોશિયલ મીડિયા પોસ્ટ્સ અને મીડિયા રિપોર્ટ્સમાં પ્રસિદ્ધ આવા કિસ્સાઓના સંદર્ભમાં એ સ્પષ્ટતા પંચે કરી છે. ચૂંટણી પંચે જણાવ્યું છે કે જ્યારે કેટલાક મતદારોના એપિક નંબરો સરખા હોઈ શકે છે, ત્યારે પણ, એવા મતદારોની વસ્તી વિષયક વિગતો, વિધાનસભા મતવિસ્તાર અને મતદાન મથક સહિતની વિગતો અલગ હોય છે. એપિક નંબરને ધ્યાનમાં લીધા વિના કોઈ પણ મતદાર તેમના રાજ્ય કે કેન્દ્રશાસિત પ્રદેશમાં સંબંધિત મતવિસ્તારમાં,…

The Election Commission (EC) has addressed concerns over duplicate Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers appearing in different states. Social media and news reports recently flagged instances where voters in separate states shared identical EPIC numbers, raising fears of duplicate or fake voter entries. The EC clarified that while some voters have identical EPIC numbers, their demographic details, assembly constituency, and polling booth remain distinct. Every voter can only cast their vote at their designated polling station in their registered state or union territory, making duplicate voting impossible. The issue stems from a decentralised and manual system used before electoral…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Somnath Temple in Gujarat on Sunday, fulfilling his vow made after the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He offered prayers and performed the Rudrabhishek ritual at the revered Jyotirlinga, seeking prosperity and good health for all Indians. A Spiritual Journey to Somnath: Modi shared his experience on social media, expressing his deep spiritual connection to the temple. “I had decided that after the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, I would go to Somnath, which is the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Today, I felt blessed to have prayed at the Somnath Mandir. This temple manifests the…

રાષ્ટ્રપતિ દ્રૌપદી મુર્મુના અધ્યક્ષસ્થાને તથા ગુજરાતના રાજ્યપાલ આચાર્ય દેવવ્રત, મુખ્ય પ્રધાન ભૂપેન્દ્ર પટેલ, ગૃહ રાજ્ય પ્રધાન હર્ષભાઈ સંઘવી, દેશ-વિદેશથી પધારેલા અગ્રણીઓ તેમ જ અન્ય મહાનુભાવોની ઉપસ્થિતિમાં ગાંધીનગરમાં નેશનલ ફોરેન્સિક સાયન્સિસ યુનિવર્સિટી (એનએપએસયુ)નો તૃતીય પદવીદાન સમારોહ હાલમાં યોજાયો હતો. વિવિધ ફેકલ્ટીઝના કુલ 1,562 વિદ્યાર્થીઓને તેમાં પદવી એનાયત કરવામાં આવી હતી. રાષ્ટ્રપતિએ ઉતીર્ણ વિદ્યાર્થીઓને શુભેચ્છા પાઠવતાં ન્યાય આધારિત વિકસિત ભારતના નિર્માણમાં તેમની મહત્ત્વની ભૂમિકા બાબતે પ્રેરણાત્મક માર્ગદર્શન આપ્યું હતું. મુર્મુએ વિવિધ ક્ષેત્રમાં અને દેશ-વિદેશમાં સંસ્થાના વ્યાપનો ઉલ્લેખ કરવા સાથે દેશની સુદ્રઢ ન્યાયપ્રણાલી અને ફોરેન્સિક એક્સપર્ટ્સની મહત્તા અંગે પણ સૌને જણાવતાં પ્રોત્સાહન પૂરું પાડ્યું હતું. પટેલે આ અવસરે જણાવ્યું હતું કે વડા પ્રધાન…

India, often celebrated as the world’s fastest growing major economy, hides an uncomfortable truth beneath its booming GDP numbers, a massive wealth gap that threatens to derail its economic ambitions. The latest Indus Valley Annual Report 2025 by Blume Ventures paints a stark picture of how 90% of India’s population lacks discretionary spending power, with only a small elite driving the bulk of consumer demand. This revelation challenges the dominant narrative of India’s growth story and lays bare the country’s fractured economic landscape. The Three Indias: A nation divided by wealth The report segments the Indian population into three distinct…

An avalanche struck near Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Friday, burying a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp and trapping 55 workers. Rescue teams have so far saved 47 individuals, with efforts ongoing to locate the remaining eight. The avalanche occurred during a highway construction project near the Tibet border. Adverse weather conditions, including heavy snowfall and poor visibility, have hindered rescue operations. Despite these challenges, teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Army continue their search efforts. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been in contact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who assured…

A massive avalanche near the under-construction Malari-Sumna road in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district has left over 50 workers feared trapped. The disaster occurred at a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) construction site, triggering a large-scale rescue operation. According to officials, heavy snowfall and unstable weather conditions led to the avalanche, burying parts of the tunnel under snow and debris. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and BRO teams have been deployed for rescue operations. The rescue teams are battling harsh weather and challenging terrain as they work tirelessly to reach the trapped workers. Specialised equipment and trained…