Gujarat: News

15 dead, over 12,000 relocated: Gujarat devastated by heavy rains

Gujarat is currently grappling with severe flooding caused by relentless rainfall.

Heavy rainfall alert for Delhi-NCR, 10 other states today

The monsoon has brought fresh spells of heavy rain over various parts of the country in the last few days.

27 Aug 2024

Bhupendra Patel

3 killed as heavy rains lash Gujarat, over 20,000 evacuated

Three people were killed in rain-related incidents as torrential downpours hit various parts of Gujarat on Tuesday, leading to the evacuation of nearly 20,000 residents to safer locations.

27 Aug 2024

Bay of Bengal

IMD issues heavy rain alert for several states, check here

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, warning of potential heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

22 Aug 2024

Asia

What makes this Gujarati rural area Asia's richest village

Madhapar, a seemingly ordinary village nestled on the outskirts of Bhuj in Gujarat, India, holds a surprising distinction—it's considered the richest village in Asia.

18 Aug 2024

Chennai

Indian Coast Guard chief Rakesh Pal dies of heart attack

Rakesh Pal, the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, passed away in Chennai on Sunday due to a heart attack.

09 Aug 2024

Chicago

Gujarat teacher, now US citizen, still on school's payroll 

A teacher from Gujarat who is now a permanent resident of the United States is still receiving salary from her school in India, officials and parents alleged in a complaint.

06 Aug 2024

Surat

Why Surat diamond firm gave its 50,000 workers 10-day vacation

Kiran Gems, a Surat-based diamond manufacturing company, has announced a 10-day vacation for its 50,000 employees from August 17 to August 27.

06 Aug 2024

India

Thali prices jump by up to 11% this July

The cost of thalis, a popular meal in India, has seen a significant increase due to inflation.

30 Jul 2024

Maharashtra

Viral encephalitis outbreak in Gujarat claims 56 lives

In the past month, a viral encephalitis outbreak has led to at least 56 deaths in Gujarat, a western state of India.

28 Jul 2024

Social Media

Surat deputy mayor given piggyback ride to avoid muddy roads 

Surat's Deputy Mayor, Narendra Desai, was carried across a muddy road by a sub fire officer on Saturday while he was inspecting flood-hit areas in the city following heavy rainfall, India Today reported.

27 Jul 2024

Rajkot

Monsoon rains in Gujarat claim 65 lives, thousands stranded

Heavy monsoon rains have claimed 65 lives and left thousands stranded across various parts of Gujarat since June 15.

24 Jul 2024

India

Chandipura virus outbreak: Toll rises; symptoms to watch out for

The deadly Chandipura Virus (CHPV) outbreak has claimed 32 lives, primarily children and teenagers.

23 Jul 2024

Madurai

IAS officer's wife, involved in child kidnapping, drinks poison; dies 

The estranged wife of Gujarat Indian Administrative Service officer Ranjeet Kumar, died by suicide on Sunday after ingesting poison.

21 Jul 2024

Ahmedabad

Gujarat student who flunked 12th boards almost tops in NEET-UG 

A student from Gujarat who did not pass her Class 12 science board has scored a remarkable 705 out of 720 in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET).

BSF officer, jawan die due to heat on India-Pakistan border

A Border Security Force (BSF) officer and a jawan died due to extreme heat while patrolling the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat.

UPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni resigns 

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson Manoj Soni has stepped down from his role, nearly five years ahead of his term's scheduled end in 2029.

19 Jul 2024

Bay of Bengal

'Red alert' in these states: What's behind India's widespread rainfall 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states.

18 Jul 2024

Android

WhatsApp scam alert! How fake e-Challan messages are targeting users

Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK has reported a new scam involving WhatsApp e-Challan messages and malware named 'Maorrisbot.'

17 Jul 2024

Dengue

6 Gujarat children die of Chandipura virus: What is it

The Gujarat government announced on Monday that six children have died from a suspected Chandipura virus (CHPV) infection since July 10.

17 Jul 2024

Alwar

Recruitment drive causes stampede-like situation at Mumbai airport

A recruitment event for airport loader positions resulted in a chaotic scene at Mumbai airport on Tuesday.

Video: 1,800 jobseekers compete for 10 positions in Gujarat 

A chaotic scene ensued in Gujarat's Bharuch district after nearly 1,800 job seekers gathered for walk-in interviews held by a private firm offering just 10 positions.

Indians can now hold foreign currency in GIFT City

Indian residents have been granted permission to open foreign currency accounts in GIFT City, under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) presented by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

11 Jul 2024

Bollywood

The big Ambani-Merchant wedding: A seven-month-long celebration

The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani, proposed to pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant on December 29, 2023.

07 Jul 2024

Ahmedabad

Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad: Check complete route of procession 

The 147th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began early Sunday morning in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

06 Jul 2024

Pali

Multi-story building collapses in Surat, several feared trapped 

A multi-story building in the Sachin GIDC area of Surat, Gujarat, collapsed on Saturday, trapping several individuals under the debris.

03 Jul 2024

Nita Ambani

Anant-Radhika's wedding festivities begin with 'mameru' ceremony: All about it

Billionaire heir Anant Ambani is gearing up to wed his longtime girlfriend Radhika Merchant on July 12, in what is being hailed as India's "wedding of the year."

03 Jul 2024

Haryana

Monsoon arrives early: IMD issues red alert for Gujarat 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Gujarat as the southwest monsoon covers the entire country ahead of its usual date.

29 Jun 2024

IBM

IBM to establish AI cluster for industrial sectors in Gujarat

IBM has revealed plans to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) cluster in GIFT City, Gujarat.

27 Jun 2024

Vadodara

Bear attack in Gujarat village leaves man severely injured

A 45-year-old man, Rasik Nayak, was gravely injured in a sloth bear attack early Thursday morning in Zoz village, Chhotaudepur taluka, Gujarat.

25 Jun 2024

Manoj Joshi

'Accident or Conspiracy—Godhra' teaser seeks truth of heartwrenching Gujarat tragedy

The teaser for the highly-anticipated film Accident Or Conspiracy Godhra, directed by MK Shivaaksh, was unveiled on Tuesday.

23 Jun 2024

Bihar

CBI registers FIR in NEET-UG paper leak case 

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR in relation to the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-Centre-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET) exam.

20 Jun 2024

Air India

Unusual items found in recent food, online deliveries in India

In a series of unsettling incidents, customers across India have reported finding bizarre items in their food and online orders.

19 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh Police

7 cyber thugs that cheated university of ₹120 crore arrested  

The Cyber Cell and Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested seven people for allegedly attempting to defraud APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) of ₹120 crore.

17 Jun 2024

Atlee

Ambani-Merchant pre-wedding: Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, MS Dhoni pose together

A photograph featuring Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, and former international cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant has surfaced on social media.

16 Jun 2024

Business

Essar Group to invest ₹30,000cr in Gujarat green hydrogen plant

The Essar Group has revealed its intention to invest ₹30,000 crore over the next four years, in establishing a green hydrogen facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

16 Jun 2024

Babri Masjid

NCERT chief defends textbook revisions, rejects accusations of saffronization 

Dinesh Prasad Saklani, the director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has responded to allegations of saffronization in its textbooks.

05 Jun 2024

Amit Shah

LS polls result: BJP's big margin victories despite reduced tally

The Bharatiya Janata Party saw several candidates win by more than five lakh votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, despite not securing a majority on its own.

04 Jun 2024

Amit Shah

Shah leads by 4.52L votes in Gandhinagar, BJP dominates Gujarat

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to maintain its dominance in Gujarat, according to the latest trends from the Election Commission of India.

28 May 2024

Rajkot

Rajkot fire: Game zone owner laughing in court, says prosecutor

Two days after a fire at a game zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, that led to the death of 28 people, the police have made another arrest.