Gujarat: News

31 Oct 2024

Kutch

'Will never compromise even on...inch of land': Modi on Diwali 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government's pledge to protect India's territorial integrity at a Diwali celebration with security forces in Kachchh, Gujarat, on Thursday.

31 Oct 2024

Narendra Modi

Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech on 'National Unity Day'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced his government is working toward implementing "One Nation One Poll," a system to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

29 Oct 2024

Box Office Collection

'Vicky Vidya Ka...' collection dips; earns ₹40.65cr in 18 days

Bollywood film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, starring Rajkummar Rao, Triptii Dimri, and Mallika Sherawat, has witnessed a major decline in its box office collection on Monday after 18 days of its release.

15 Oct 2024

Ahmedabad

Who is protecting Lawrence Bishnoi? Trinamool MP to Center

Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale has asked the Centre to clarify its position on the role and status of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

14 Oct 2024

Mumbai

Why gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is targeting Salman Khan

Notorious Punjab gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has been hogging the headlines for his alleged involvement in high-profile crimes.

14 Oct 2024

Air India

2 flights to Jeddah, Muscat from Mumbai get bomb threats

Two IndiGo flights leaving from Mumbai received bomb threats on Monday morning, an airline spokesperson said.

13 Oct 2024

Surat

India to build 1M rainwater harvesting structures by next monsoon

India has launched a new initiative, Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari (JSJB), to bolster the country's rainwater harvesting efforts.

Another possible train-derailment attempt averted; cylinder found on Landaura-Dhandhera track 

A gas cylinder was found on a railway track used for army train movements near Dhandhera railway station in Uttarakhand's Roorkee.

12 Oct 2024

Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson felt Modi's 'astral energy' during 1st meeting

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has written in his memoir that he felt Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "curious astral energy" when they first met in London.

10 Oct 2024

India

Who is Mahesh Langa, journalist arrested in GST fraud case

Mahesh Langa, a senior assistant editor at The Hindu and a prominent Gujarat-based journalist, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged Goods and Service Tax (GST) scam.

06 Oct 2024

Bhopal

₹1,800 crore drug racket busted near Bhopal; 2 arrested

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Gujarat's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have uncovered a large-scale drug manufacturing racket in Bagroda Industrial Area near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

02 Oct 2024

YouTube

Indebted laborers try to derail train after watching YouTube videos

Two indebted farm laborers were nabbed on Tuesday for allegedly trying to derail an Okha-Bhavnagar train in Gujarat's Botad district on September 25.

02 Oct 2024

Arunachal Pradesh

La Nina conditions may bring harsh winter to North India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a potentially severe winter for north and northwest India, including Delhi-NCR.

'Temple or dargah, no religious structure can obstruct public': SC

The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that public safety is of utmost importance and that any religious structure encroaching on roads, water bodies, or rail tracks must be removed.

30 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh

'Keep Gods out of politics...': SC on Tirupati laddu row

The Supreme Court on Monday talked about the importance of separating religion and politics while hearing petitions about claims of animal fat in the ghee used for making laddus at Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati temple.

26 Sep 2024

Bilkis Bano

Bilkis Bano case: SC refuses to remove Gujarat government criticism 

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a review petition filed by the Gujarat government.

24 Sep 2024

India

Principal kills 6-year-old for resisting rape, dumps body in school

A first-grade student was allegedly choked to death by her school's principal, 55-year-old Govind Natt in Dahod district, Gujarat.

23 Sep 2024

Indian Railways

Another sabotage bid? Iron rods found on Delhi-Bathinda Express tracks

In a potential act of sabotage, nine iron rods were discovered on the Delhi-Bathinda Express tracks in Punjab.

23 Sep 2024

Jaipur

Rhea Singha crowned Miss Universe India 2024!

Rhea Singha, an actor from Gujarat, has been crowned Miss Universe India 2024!

22 Sep 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Gujarat: AAP MLA, 20 others booked for assaulting restaurant owner

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chaitar Vasava and 20 others have been booked for allegedly assaulting a restaurant owner in Narmada district, Gujarat.

22 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Amid Tirupati laddu row, Karnataka uses GPS to track ghee

The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has installed a geo-positioning system (GPS) on its vehicles that deliver ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which oversees the Tirupati temple, in Andhra Pradesh.

20 Sep 2024

Chandrababu Naidu

Amid row, Tirupati temple forms committee to examine ghee quality

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has formed a four-member committee to examine the quality of ghee used in its prasad laddoos.

18 Sep 2024

Kolkata

Gujarat: Doctor thrashed for asking patient's family to remove slippers

A doctor at a private hospital in Sihor, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, was allegedly assaulted by the relatives of a patient.

17 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

In Gujarat, Modi reviews ministers' performance, holds one-on-one meetings: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a performance review of the Gujarat government's ministers and senior officials during his first visit to his home state since being sworn in for a third term in June.

17 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi turns 74: How he celebrated his last 5 birthdays

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 74th birthday on Tuesday.

16 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi unveils ₹12,000 crore plan for hydropower at REInvest 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost India's renewable energy sector. The strategy was announced at the REInvest 2024 summit today.

16 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

Ahead of launch, 'Vande Metro' renamed 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday is all set to launch India's first "Vande Metro" services between Bhuj and Ahmedabad.

16 Sep 2024

Indian Government

REInvest: Torrent Power pledges ₹64,000cr investment in renewable energy projects

Torrent Power, a prominent player in the utilities sector, has pledged an investment of over ₹64,000 crore toward renewable energy projects by 2030.

16 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi inaugurates REInvest 2024 renewable energy summit in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the fourth edition of REInvest 2024 green energy summit, today in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

14 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi to inaugurate India's first 'Vande Metro' service on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first "Vande Metro" service on Monday, during his two-day visit to Gujarat.

11 Sep 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw

After Gujarat and Assam, UP to host semiconductor fabrication units

Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced that Uttar Pradesh will soon be home to semiconductor fabrication facilities.

11 Sep 2024

Gautam Adani

PM Modi sets $500B target for electronics sector by 2030

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined an ambitious plan to boost India's electronics sector to a staggering $500 billion and create six million jobs by the end of this decade.

11 Sep 2024

Kutch

Mysterious fever in Gujarat's Kutch district claims 15 lives

A mysterious fever has claimed the lives of 15 people in Lakhpat, a town in Gujarat's Kutch district, over the past eight days.

10 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Irani Cup match shifted to Lucknow due to monsoon: Details 

The 2024-25 Irani Cup fixture, originally slated to take place in Mumbai, has been relocated to Lucknow.

09 Sep 2024

NTPC

Suzlon shares surge after securing India's largest wind energy order

Suzlon Energy's shares have witnessed a significant 3% surge, reaching a day's high of ₹77.18 on the BSE today.

Surat: 6 arrested for pelting stones at Ganesh pandal

Six people have been apprehended by the police for allegedly throwing stones at a Ganesh pandal in the Sayedpura area of Surat, Gujarat.

07 Sep 2024

Adani Group

Indian Semiconductor Mission may get $10 billion funding boost

The Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is reportedly set to receive a significant funding increase of $10 billion, according to The Economic Times.

Gujarat: Heavy rains claim 49 lives, over 37,000 rescued

Heavy rainfall in Gujarat in August last week has resulted in the loss of 49 lives and significant infrastructure damage.

Indian government plans 50 new airports to transform smaller cities

The Indian government is considering a five-year plan to establish 50 airports in smaller cities across the country.

04 Sep 2024

Delhi

IMD forecasts heavy rains in these states: Check here

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts predicting heavy rainfall across various regions in India.

03 Sep 2024

Singapore

First chip from Gujarat's ₹3,300cr semiconductor facility eyes 2025 launch

Kaynes Semicon, a subsidiary of Kaynes Technology, is set to produce its inaugural commercial chip from its new outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat.

03 Sep 2024

India

Two pilots missing after helicopter makes emergency landing in sea

The Indian Coast Guard launched a massive search operation after one of its helicopters—with four crew members on board—reportedly made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea.

02 Sep 2024

Narendra Modi

₹3,300cr semiconductor unit approved in Gujarat, can produce 60L chips/day

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the establishment of a Kaynes ATMP semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat.

30 Aug 2024

Indian Air Force

After floods, Gujarat is grappling with problem of stray crocodiles

Vadodara in Gujarat is currently grappling with an unusual problem amid heavy floods caused by incessant rainfall.

30 Aug 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Asna: Deep depression over Arabian Sea intensifies near Gujarat 

A deep depression over the Kutch coast and adjoining areas of Pakistan and northeast Arabian Sea has intensified into a cyclonic storm named "Asna," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Friday.

29 Aug 2024

Ford EcoSport

'Nothing left...': Vadodara man after losing cars to rain 

A man from Vadodara, Gujarat, claimed to have lost three cars due to waterlogging in his neighborhood following heavy rainfall.

29 Aug 2024

Union Health Ministry

Chandipura virus outbreak in India largest in 20 years: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the Chandipura virus outbreak in India is the largest in two decades.

29 Aug 2024

Ahmedabad

Video: Crocodile spotted on Gujarat house roof after heavy rains

In a bizarre incident, a crocodile was spotted on the roof of a house in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Gujarat floods: More rain likely today, PM Modi calls CM

Gujarat is grappling with severe flooding due to incessant rainfall.