Gujarat: News

27 May 2024

Rajkot

New video shows how fire started at Rajkot's game zone

Newly released footage of the tragic fire in Gujarat's Rajkot has shown the moment the blaze ignited during welding activities.

27 May 2024

Gujarat High Court

HC slams Gujarat government, municipal body over Rajkot fire tragedy

The Gujarat High Court on Monday rapped the state government and the municipal body over the fire at a gaming zone in Rajkot—which killed 28 persons—including four children.

26 May 2024

Rajkot

TRP fire: Visitors made to sign form relinquishing lawsuit rights

Visitors to the TRP Game Zone in Gujarat's Rajkot were made to sign a form that waived their right to sue the company, India Today reported.

26 May 2024

Bhupendra Patel

Rajkot fire: Gaming zone operated without fire NOC, 1 exit 

The gaming zone where a catastrophic fire erupted in Gujarat's Rajkot city on Saturday evening was operating in violation of rules, according to reports.

25 May 2024

Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat: 20 killed in fire at Rajkot TRP game zone 

A massive fire erupted at the TRP game zone in Gujarat's Rajkot on Saturday afternoon, claiming at least 20 lives, including children.

22 May 2024

Union Home Ministry

Home Ministry office in North Block gets bomb threat mail

The Delhi Police said that the Ministry of Home Affairs office in Delhi's North Block received an email bomb threat at 3:30pm on Wednesday.

16 May 2024

Indian Penal Code

Police launches manhunt for Ghatkopar billboard owner Bhavesh Bhinde 

The police in Mumbai and Gujarat have launched a joint search operation for Bhavesh Bhinde, the director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd—the advertising agency that owns the billboard that collapsed in Mumbai killing 14 people and injuring 74 others.

15 May 2024

Kanpur

10 Kanpur schools get bomb threat mail from Russian server 

At least 10 schools in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh received bomb threat emails on Wednesday.

14 May 2024

Delhi

4 hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat call

At least four hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat calls on Tuesday morning.

13 May 2024

Jaipur

Several Jaipur schools receive bomb threat, students evacuated 

At least four schools in Jaipur, Rajasthan were evacuated on Monday after they received bomb threats via email.

12 May 2024

Adani Group

Adani Enterprises announces ₹80,000 crore investment plan for FY25

Adani Enterprises, the principal company of the Gautam Adani-led group, has unveiled plans to invest ₹80,000 crore across its varied businesses in the current fiscal year.

12 May 2024

Surat

Congress's 'missing' Surat candidate, reappears after 20 days 

Suspended Congress Party leader Nilesh Kumbhani, who had been missing for 20 days, reemerged on Saturday.

10 May 2024

Ahmedabad

'Pakistan connection' uncovered in Ahmedabad school bomb threats

The police have discovered a link to Pakistan in the recent bomb threat emails sent to multiple schools in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

02 May 2024

India

Father, daughter die as parcel explodes at Gujarat home 

A father and his daughter were killed after an electronic item delivered by an unidentified person exploded in their home in Gujarat's Vadali on Wednesday.

27 Apr 2024

South Carolina

3 Indian women killed in car crash in South Carolina

Three women from Gujarat were killed after their SUV veered off the road and catapulted over a bridge before crashing into trees on the other side of the bridge in Greenville County, South Carolina.

17 Apr 2024

India

Gujarat: 10 dead as car rams into truck from behind 

At least 10 people lost their lives after a speeding car collided with a truck near Nadiad town in Gujarat's Kheda on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway.

16 Apr 2024

Salman Khan

Salman Khan firing case: 2 men who opened fire arrested 

Two individuals, identified as Vicky Sahab Gupta (24) and Sagar Shrijogendra Pal (21) have been arrested by Bhuj Police and handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch following a shooting incident outside Bollywood star Salman Khan's residence.

11 Apr 2024

Food

Delve into the quintessence of a Gujarati thali

A Gujarati thali is a symphony of flavors and textures, a true reflection of Gujarat's culinary legacy.

05 Apr 2024

Delhi

Explained: Case of Delhi woman killed and stuffed in almirah

In a chilling incident that has shocked the nationals capital, the body of a 26-year-old woman was discovered hidden in an almirah in a residential property located in southwest Delhi's Dwarka area.

05 Apr 2024

Berlin

Tesla starts production of right-hand drive EVs for India launch

Tesla has started production of right-hand drive vehicles at its German facility, specifically targeting the Indian market, according to Reuters.

03 Apr 2024

Abu Jani

Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck purchase Isha Ambani's LA mansion for ₹508cr

Hollywood's power couple, actors Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have reportedly purchased a luxurious mansion located in an upscale neighborhood of Beverly Hills, California.

31 Mar 2024

Asom Gana Parishad

'Marry again before polls, or else...': Himanta's advice to MP 

In a jab at Muslim MP Badruddin Ajmal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said if the former wishes to marry a "second or third wife," he should do so before the Lok Sabha elections.

19 Mar 2024

Gujarat High Court

Gujarat University attack: Namaz can't be sole cause, says V-C

Vice-chancellor of Gujarat University Neerja Gupta on Tuesday said that namaz couldn't possibly be the only catalyst for Saturday's violence against foreign students.

18 Mar 2024

Ahmedabad

'We aren't police': Gujarat HC over attack on foreign students 

Gujarat High Court on Monday chose not to initiate suo motu cognizance in Sunday's attack on students hailing from foreign countries at a university hostel in Ahmedabad.

18 Hindu refugees from Pakistan granted Indian citizenship

Days after the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 18 Hindu refugees from Pakistan—long-term residents of Gujarat's Ahmedabad—have been granted Indian citizenship.

17 Mar 2024

Ahmedabad

Foreign students attacked at Gujarat University over namaz; 5 injured 

An unidentified mob assaulted foreign students at Gujarat University (GU) on Saturday for offering namaz in a hostel, according to NDTV.

2% commission system exists within BJP, reveals party MLA

In a recent public forum, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rameshbhai Chhotubhai Patel from Gujarat's Jalalpore reportedly confirmed the existence of a "2 percent" commission system within the party on Tuesday.

14 Mar 2024

China

MG Excelor could be the brand's third EV in India

British marque MG Motor has secured the trademark 'Excelor EV' for its upcoming electric vehicle (EV) in India.

10 Mar 2024

Surat

Mercedes driver runs over toddler in parking lot, case registered

In an unfortunate incident, a two-and-a-half-year-old girl was reportedly run over by a car in a parking area in Gujarat's Surat.

03 Mar 2024

Mukesh Ambani

Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding: Know about 'Hastakshar' ceremony

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations—underway in Jamnagar, Gujarat—have captured global interest due to their exquisite showcase of Indian customs and the Ambanis' lavish display of wealth.

29 Feb 2024

Rihanna

Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities: Rihanna arrives in India; watch 

Pop sensation Rihanna has landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat to join the extravagant pre-wedding festivities of Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

25 Feb 2024

Narendra Modi

Sudarshan Setu: Modi inaugurates India's longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu, a four-lane cable-stayed bridge linking Okha to Beyt Dwarka island in Gujarat, on Sunday.

14 Feb 2024

Rajasthan

6 iconic handloom prints defining Indian tradition

Exploring the charm of Indian textiles, handloom prints stand out as timeless treasures, embodying the stories and skills handed down through generations.

06 Feb 2024

Uniform Civil Code

UCC Bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly

The draft bill on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was tabled during a specially-convened Uttarakhand Assembly session on Tuesday.

19 Jan 2024

Bilkis Bano

SC rejects plea, Bilkis Bano convicts must surrender by Sunday

The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed the petitions of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case who had requested more time before surrendering and going back to prison.

18 Jan 2024

Boat Capsizes

Boat capsizes in Gujarat lake, 14 feared dead

At least 12 students and two teachers from New Sunrise School died after their boat capsized in Harni Lake in Gujarat's Vadodara on Thursday, India Today reported.

15 Jan 2024

Makar Sankranti

Best places to witness Makar Sankranti in India

Makar Sankranti is among the first few festivals in the country that are celebrated at the beginning of the year.

10 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

India to become developed nation in 25 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India will become a developed nation in the next 25 years.

10 Jan 2024

Mukesh Ambani

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024: Key investments announced today

The 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 kicked off in Gandhinagar earlier today.

10 Jan 2024

Tata

Tata to build semiconductor factory in Gujarat

At the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran revealed that the company is close to finalizing plans for a semiconductor plant in Dholera.