Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 17 held a thunderous roadshow in Gujarat’s Surat. A large number of people gathered to get glimpses of PM Modi. PM Modi in Gujarat earlier inaugurated the new Integrated Terminal Building of Surat Airport in Surat. He also inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse, the world’s largest and modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business. Encompassing 4,500 offices for national and international traders, the bourse aims to promote Surat’s thriving diamond industry. Built at a cost of about Rs 3000 crore, Surat Diamond Bourse can accommodate 65,000 diamond professionals. The bourse is now attracting bigwigs of the diamond industry from across the country.
20 December,2023 02:29 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 17 inaugurated Surat Diamond Bourse. Notably, it will be the world’s largest and modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business. The Surat Diamond Bourse will be a global centre for trading both rough and polished diamonds as well as jewellery. The bourse will comprise a state-of-the-art ‘Customs Clearance House’ for Import –Export. Other than that, it will have a jewellery mall for retail jewellery business and a facility for International Banking. The bourse is larger than Pentagon, which has been the largest office in the world. Encompassing 4,500 offices for national and international traders, the bourse aims to promote Surat’s thriving diamond industry. The bourse has been built at a cost of Rs 3,000 crore and it can accommodate 65,000 diamond professionals.
17 December,2023 02:43 PM IST
While America’s Pentagon has been known to be the biggest office space in the world, not anymore. A newly developed office in India’s Surat - ‘Surat Diamond Bourse’, now stands as the world’s largest office building in the world! It is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2023. Here is a sneak peek into the architectural marvel.
08 August,2023 10:25 PM IST
In a relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court in an interim order on August 04 stayed his conviction in the criminal defamation case over the ‘Modi surname’ remark. The Gujarat HC had in its order declined to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case in which Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years in jail by the Surat court over the 'Modi surname' remark. After his conviction in the case, Gandhi was disqualified as MP from Kerala’s Wayanad on March 24. Earlier in March, a magisterial court convicted Rahul Gandhi for his ‘Modi’ surname remark ahead of the 2019 general polls.Various Congress leaders invited the Supreme Court’s decision and said that the conspiracy against him had failed and that his victory will come heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
05 August,2023 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai
Aabha, a Sufi and folk singer hailing from Kashmir, passionately believes that her music brings a unique blend of modernism and traditional essence. One of her remarkable songs, "Hukus Bukus," gained immense popularity after being featured in the acclaimed web series, "The Family Man," leading to a surge in her phone notifications and widespread fame. The experience was overwhelming, keeping her sleepless for days, but Aabha remained grateful for the unexpected success. Kashmir, the land of her roots, holds a special place in Aabha's heart and serves as her ultimate muse. Despite being a corporate honcho in her past life, a profound emotional connection drew her back to her old home, where she rediscovered her true calling in music. Aabha decided to use her art to showcase the rich culture and stories of Kashmir, going beyond the stereotypical portrayal of the region associated with terrorism. #AabhaHanjura #TheFamilyMan #AabhaHanjurasongsHukusBukus
31 July,2023 10:46 AM IST
A yoga event in Gujarat’s Surat has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people for the yoga session. Over one lakh people took part in the Yoga event in Surat. The celebration witnessed the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who joined the state-level International Day of Yoga commemoration. Meanwhile, several union ministers participated in yoga sessions along with the locals in their respective cities. From Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, several Union Ministers started their day with their health being their priority on International Yoga Day. Along with Defence and Railways Ministers, Commerce, Education, and Sports Ministers also performed Yoga today. Amid all this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an Official State visit, will be participating in a Yoga session that will be held at the UN HQ in the US.
21 June,2023 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Residents of the Antroli, Niyol and Mohni villages in Surat turned billionaires overnight, after the Central government paid them crores of rupees in exchange for the tracts of their land that were taken over for the ambitious Mumbai – Surat bullet train project. They are now buying more land, investing in Fixed Deposits, taking foreign tours and planning to send their children or grandchildren abroad with their newfound riches.
11 June,2023 11:47 AM IST
The Surat sessions court on Thursday rejected Rahul Gandhi's appeal seeking a stay and suspension of the lower court order which convicted him in the 2019 defamation case and sentenced him to two years in jail. The sessions court heard both sides on April 13 and reserved the verdict for April 20. Rahul Gandhi cannot be reinstated as a Member of Parliament for now. Rahul Gandhi had requested that his conviction be paused pending his appeal against a court order sentencing him to two years in jail.
20 April,2023 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai
In a fresh attack, BJP has accused Congress of pressurising judiciary over Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification case. The attack came after Rahul Gandhi reached the Surat court along with several party leaders. Notably, the court convicted Rahul Gandhi in “Modi surname” case, sentencing him for two years. Now, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi answered on BJP allegations and raked up Adani issue to target Centre.
05 April,2023 03:48 PM IST | Gujarat
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to move Surat Court against his conviction and jail term. He was convicted by Surat Court for the ‘Modi surname’ defamation case. Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi, CMs of Congress-ruled states will accompany Rahul Gandhi to Surat. Meanwhile, BJP questions Congress’ ‘show of strength’ and asked if party leaders trying to "pressurise" judiciary. “Drama to threaten judiciary…” attacks Law Minister Rijiju on Congress’ ‘show of strength’ in Surat. Meanwhile, Congress hit back at BJP’s claims and said “Rahul will not bow down before Modi”.
03 April,2023 11:03 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
