Gujarat: News
22 Dec 2024
IndiaGujarat man learns making bombs online, parcels to in-laws
Police have arrested Rupen Rao, 44, and Rohan Raval, 21, after a parcel bomb exploded in the Sabarmati area in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Saturday.
22 Dec 2024
Bangkok'Dry state' Gujarat fliers consume ₹1.8L alcohol en route Bangkok
Passengers from Surat, Gujarat, on their way to Bangkok, allegedly drank the entire stock of alcohol during their four-hour journey.
16 Dec 2024
Electric VehiclesCapex worth ₹16,000cr needed to meet EV-charging demand by 2030
India needs ₹16,000 crore in capital expenditure to cater to the increasing demand for public electric vehicle (EV) charging by 2030, a Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) report has said.
15 Dec 2024
Punjab National BankSuchi Semicon starts chip production, investing $100M in 3 years
Gujarat-based Suchi Semicon has started semiconductor production without waiting for central government incentives.
15 Dec 2024
SuratGujarat man chops off fingers to avoid work
In a shocking incident in Gujarat's Surat, a 32-year-old man confessed to having severed four fingers of his left hand.
15 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Police link ₹22.25L stolen in fake ED raid to AAP
The Gujarat Police have reportedly found a connection between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and a fake Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid in Kutch.
09 Dec 2024
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)Gujarat: 7 killed as cars collide, catch fire
A fatal road accident on the Junagadh-Veraval highway near Maliya Hatina village in Gujarat on Monday morning claimed seven lives.
08 Dec 2024
Narendra ModiEx-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt acquitted in 1997 custodial torture case
A Gujarat court has acquitted former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1997 custodial torture case.
30 Nov 2024
IndiaGujarat worker leaks Coast Guard intel to Pakistan for ₹200/day
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a contractual worker, Dipesh Gohil, for putting "national security at risk."
20 Nov 2024
University Grants Commission'What kind of doctors...': Deceased MBBS student's cousin to seniors
An 18-year-old MBBS student of GMERS Medical College and Hospital in Dharpur Patan, Gujarat, died after an alleged ragging incident.
18 Nov 2024
IndiaGujarat: Medical student dies after ragging incident; 15 seniors suspended
In a tragic state of affairs, a first-year medical student died after an alleged ragging incident at a college in Gujarat.
18 Nov 2024
AhmedabadDiljit won't sing about alcohol anymore—but only on one condition
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh does not mind ditching songs about alcohol. He even openly supported a countrywide ban on alcohol during his ongoing Dil-Luminati Tour in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
17 Nov 2024
IndiaGujarat: Man, presumed dead, walks into his own remembrance meeting
In a shocking incident, a 43-year-old man from Naroda, Gujarat—who was presumed dead—walked into a prayer meet held for him on Thursday.
16 Nov 2024
Amit ShahEC issues notices to Congress, BJP over poll code violations
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sent notices to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) seeking explanations for alleged violations of the model code of conduct.
16 Nov 2024
WorldGujarati family freezes to death while crossing US-Canada border
An Indian family of four tragically froze to death while illegally crossing the United States-Canada border.
15 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)What's the net worth of Parag Shah, Maharashtra's wealthiest candidate
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Ghatkopar East, Parag Shah, is the richest candidate in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.
12 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'What are they complaining...': Ramesh defends Rahul after BJP's complaint
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
05 Nov 2024
Hyderabad'Apologize or pay ₹5cr': Salman Khan receives yet another threat
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has received a new threat asking for ₹5 crore. Reportedly, the threat was sent by a person claiming to be the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
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 ModiKey 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
AhmedabadWho 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
MumbaiWhy 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 India2 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
SuratIndia 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.
13 Oct 2024
Railway Protection ForceAnother 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 JohnsonBoris 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
IndiaWho 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
YouTubeIndebted 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 PradeshLa 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.
01 Oct 2024
Supreme Court Of India'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 BanoBilkis 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
IndiaPrincipal 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 RailwaysAnother 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
JaipurRhea 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 PradeshAmid 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 NaiduAmid 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
KolkataGujarat: 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 ModiIn 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 ModiModi turns 74: How he celebrated his last 5 birthdays
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 74th birthday on Tuesday.
16 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiModi 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 ModiAhead 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 GovernmentREInvest: 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 ModiPM 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 ModiModi 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 VaishnawAfter 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 AdaniPM 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
KutchMysterious 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 TrophyIrani 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
NTPCSuzlon 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.
09 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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 GroupIndian 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.
04 Sep 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)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.
04 Sep 2024
Airports Authority of IndiaIndian 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
DelhiIMD 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
SingaporeFirst 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
IndiaTwo 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 ForceAfter 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 PradeshCyclone 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 MinistryChandipura 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
AhmedabadVideo: 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.
29 Aug 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Gujarat floods: More rain likely today, PM Modi calls CM
Gujarat is grappling with severe flooding due to incessant rainfall.
