Ahmedabad: News
12 Apr 2024
AfricaThis Indian start-up has introduced 15-minute charging to passenger three-wheelers
India's EV industry is set for a major shift, with the introduction of a three-wheeler passenger vehicle that can fully charge in just 15 minutes.
03 Apr 2024
BengaluruBengaluru named India's most budget-friendly travel destination
Bengaluru, often called India's "Silicon Valley," has been declared the most budget-friendly travel destination in the country by Agoda, a leading travel booking platform.
18 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka'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.
17 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act18 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
GujaratForeign 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.
18 Nov 2023
KhalistaniKhalistani group threatens to 'shut down' ICC World Cup final
Khalistani terrorist and founder of the prohibited United States (US)-based group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has issued a video threatening to disrupt the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia on Sunday in Ahmedabad.
18 Nov 2023
PritamWorld Cup final: Not Dua Lipa, these artists to perform
Cricket is a national obsession in India, and this exhilaration is heightened during the ICC World Cup, the biggest cricketing tournament.
23 Oct 2023
GujaratWagh Bakri executive director (49) dies after street dog attack
The executive director of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, Parag Desai, passed away on Sunday, aged 49, the company announced on social media on Monday.
01 Oct 2023
IndiaIndia's MICE tourism less than 1% of global convention business
Despite striving to improve its infrastructure for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), India holds less than one percent of the world's share in this growing industry, IANS reported, citing a recent report by a high-level Parliamentary committee.
20 Jul 2023
GujaratAhmedabad: 9 killed in deadly accident on Iskcon flyover
At least nine people lost their lives and more than 10 were injured in an accident involving multiple vehicles at the Iskcon flyover on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) highway in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, according to the agency ANI.
19 Jun 2023
GujaratPhone addiction: Girl plots parents' murder after mother snatches mobile
A 13-year-old girl in Ahmedabad, Gujarat reportedly plotted the murder of her parents after her mother snatched her phone and refused to give it back, The Times of India reported.
09 Jun 2023
MaharashtraMumbai murder: Manoj and Saraswati were married, claim victim's sisters
New details have emerged in the horrifying Mumbai Mira road murder case.
29 May 2023
ParliamentMeet Bimal Hasmukh Patel, architect behind new Parliament, Central Vista
What do the new Parliament complex—the heart of Central Vista—inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project, and the revamping of Puri's Jagannath Temple have in common?
17 May 2023
Akasa AirMan arrested for smoking 'beedi' on Akasa Air's Ahmedabad-Bengaluru flight
A 56-year-old man was arrested after being caught smoking a beedi on an Akasa Air flight from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru.
12 May 2023
GujaratAhmedabad: 3-story residential building collapses, 26 rescued
A three-story residential building collapsed in the Vejalpur area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday, reported ANI.
03 May 2023
Amit ShahNaroda Gam riots: Special court questions SIT over contradictory evidence
A special court in Ahmedabad, which acquitted 67 accused in the 2002 Naroda Gam post-Godhra riots case last month, condemned the investigation undertaken by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT).
21 Apr 2023
Kapil SibalCelebrate or despair: Kapil Sibal on Naroda Gam case verdict
Rajya Sabha MP and senior lawyer Kapil Sibal criticized the Ahmedabad court's decision on Friday to acquit all the 67 accused in the two-decade-old Naroda Gam case.
31 Mar 2023
GujaratGujarat: 8 arrested for posters against PM Modi in Ahmedabad
Eight individuals have been arrested for putting Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao (remove Narendra Modi, save the country) posters in different parts of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, according to news agency ANI.
27 Mar 2023
Uttar Pradesh PoliceJailed gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed's convoy reaches MP amid 'murder' apprehensions
Jailed former MP Atiq Ahmed, who is being brought to Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj from Gujarat's Sabarmati Jail for a court hearing, reached Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri on Monday.
10 Feb 2023
MaharashtraMumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to get 3-floor station 24m below surface
Work on the bullet train has accelerated in Maharashtra following support from the Bombay High Court, News18 reported. On Thursday, the court gave the project the go-ahead, deeming it "nationally significant."
07 Jan 2023
GujaratGujarat's International Kite Festival 2023 begins Sunday: Details here
Love flying kites? Then make your way to this festival!
31 Dec 2022
GujaratGujarat: Driver suffers heart attack, bus hits SUV killing 9
At least nine people died and 32 others injured after a bus rammed into a Toyota Fortuner car in Gujarat's Navsari district on Saturday, India Today reported.
30 Dec 2022
Narendra ModiGandhinagar: Heeraben cremated; PM Modi performs last rites
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben was cremated by her sons at Sector 30 of Gujarat's Gandhinagar on Friday morning in the presence of other family members.
30 Dec 2022
Narendra ModiPM Modi's mother Heeraben passes away aged 99
Heeraben Modi, the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed away aged 99 at the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Friday.
28 Dec 2022
Narendra ModiPM Modi reaches Ahmedabad to meet mother Heeraben in hospital
Heeraben Modi, the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been hospitalized in Ahmadabad, Gujarat after her health deteriorated on Tuesday night, NDTV reported.
13 Dec 2022
Bilkis BanoSC: Hearing of Bilkis Bano's plea against convicts' release adjourned
Bilkis Bano's petition contesting the early release of 11 men—convicted for her gang rape and murder of her seven family members—was adjourned after one of the Supreme Court judges on the bench recused from hearing the case.
29 Sep 2022
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs. 3,400 crore in Surat
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth Rs. 3,400 crore in Surat, Gujarat by laying the foundation stone on Thursday.
08 Sep 2022
Gujarat5 things to bring back home from your Gujarat trip
Popularly known for its stunning beaches, historical monuments, temple towns, hill resorts, and beautiful wildlife sanctuaries, Gujarat is one of the perfect places to visit on your next vacation.
27 Aug 2022
Narendra ModiPM Modi to inaugurate pedestrian-only Atal Bridge over Sabarmati river
The Atal Bridge built over the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is set to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on Saturday evening.
19 Aug 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaBilkis Bano rapists Brahmins, have good sanskar: BJP Godhra MLA
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator from Godhra in Gujarat, CK Raulji sparked a fresh outrage by supporting the 11 men convicted for the rape of Bilkis Bano and released by the Gujarat government after 15 years in prison.
07 Aug 2022
MumbaiAkasa Air's first flight takes off from Mumbai to Ahmedabad
The first flight of Akasa Air between Mumbai and Ahmedabad took off on Sunday, as it was officially launched by the Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Minister of State General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.).
30 Jul 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaGujarat court rejects Teesta Setalvad, RB Sreekumar's bail pleas
An Ahmedabad sessions court denied bail to activist Teesta Setalvad and ex-Gujarat DGP RB Sreekumar in a case of evidence fabrication linked to the Gujarat riots on Saturday.
25 Jul 2022
GujaratGujarat: Man kills drug addict son, grinds body parts; arrested
A 62-year-old man was arrested for reportedly killing his 21-year-old drug addict son, grinding his body parts, and disposing of them in two locations in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Police said on Sunday.
12 Jul 2022
GujaratMonsoon mayhem: 14 killed in Gujarat, MP; alert in states
As heavy rains lashed parts of west and central India on Monday, 14 people were killed in rain-related incidents in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
27 Jun 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaGujarat: SIT to probe conspiracy allegations against Teesta, two others
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) will investigate the allegations of forgery and conspiracy against former Gujarat DGP RB Sreekumar, former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, and activist Teesta Setalvad.
06 May 2022
Travel And Tourism5 offbeat tourist destinations near Ahmedabad
Located in the vibrant state of Gujarat, Ahmedabad has beautifully preserved its rich history and heritage and reflects its glorious past through ancient temples, fascinating museums, and magnificent mosques.
18 Feb 2022
Gujarat38 awarded death sentence in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case
A special court on Friday (February 18) pronounced death sentence for 38 convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bombings case.
11 Sep 2021
Narendra ModiIndia's human values can bring lasting solution to tragedies: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the world has now realized that a permanent solution to tragedies, like the 9/11 terror attack, would be found through India's human values.
03 Sep 2021
GujaratTrial in Ahmedabad serial blasts case concludes after 13 years
Thirteen years after 56 people were killed in a series of bomb blasts in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, a special court has concluded the trial against 77 accused, while reserving its verdict in the matter.
23 Aug 2021
GujaratOver 15,000 jewelers in Gujarat join nationwide strike against HUID
Over 15,000 jewelers across Gujarat kept their businesses shut on Monday as they joined the nationwide strike against the implementation of Hallmarking Unique ID (HUID) system, industry stakeholders claimed.
16 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiPM Modi to inaugurate major development projects in Gujarat today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate several railway and development projects in Gujarat today.
29 Jun 2021
Gujarat PoliceSpeeding car runs over family asleep on footpath in Ahmedabad
A woman was killed while her husband and two children were injured after a speeding car ran over them when they were sleeping on a footpath in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in the wee hours of Tuesday, police said.
04 Jun 2021
RajkotGujarat: Man jailed for hurling sandals at HC judge
A magisterial court in Ahmedabad sentenced a tea vendor from Gujarat's Rajkot district to 18 months in jail for hurling his sandals at a High Court judge in 2012.
31 May 2021
COVID-19Gujarat: COVID-19 survivor ends life over fear of mucormycosis
An 80-year-old man from Ahmedabad who had recovered from coronavirus allegedly killed himself out of fear of contracting the mucormycosis infection, police said on Monday.
27 Apr 2021
Narendra ModiNarendra Modi's aunt dies during COVID-19 treatment
Narmadaben Modi, the aunt of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, died of COVID-19 while undergoing treatment for the viral disease in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She was 80 years old.
14 Apr 2021
GujaratLong wait at crematoriums in Gujarat amid COVID-19 surge
Relatives of COVID-19 victims as well as those who died of other ailments are forced to wait for hours for performing the last rites as many crematoriums in Gujarat are witnessing a huge rush since the last week.
09 Apr 2021
GujaratFire engulfs school building in Ahmedabad; three workers rescued
Three workers were rescued by the fire brigade after a major blaze engulfed a six-story school building in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city on Friday, officials said.
08 Apr 2021
GujaratLockdown fear: Migrants leaving Gujarat amid COVID-19 surge
Fearing another lockdown in the wake of a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in Gujarat, migrant workers and their families have started leaving Surat and Ahmedabad, two of the state's most severely affected cities.
24 Feb 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Motera cricket ground, world's largest, renamed Narendra Modi Stadium
The newly-refurbished Motera Stadium has been renamed the Narendra Modi Stadium after the Prime Minister.
18 Jan 2021
Narendra ModiWork underway on over 1,000 kilometer metro network: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said work is in progress on over 1,000 km long metro rail network in 27 cities in India.
05 Jan 2021
GujaratGujarat: Sabarmati Ashram reopens for visitors after nine months
The historic Sabarmati Ashram, on Monday, reopened its doors for visitors, with social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols in place, after remaining closed for over nine months due to the coronavirus outbreak.
26 Dec 2020
GujaratAMC starts online facility for COVID-19 vaccine registration
The civic body in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city has launched an online facility for people from priority groups to register for the COVID-19 vaccine, an official said on Saturday.
22 Dec 2020
IndiaGujarat government issues advisory on mucormycosis fungal infection
The Gujarat health department has issued an advisory to doctors and health officials after some COVID-19 patients were recently found infected with Mucormycosis, saying it is a serious but rare fungal infection and has an overall "mortality rate of 50 percent".
28 Nov 2020
Narendra ModiModi embarks on 3-city tour to view COVID-19 vaccine development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on a three-city tour to review the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
21 Nov 2020
Vijay RupaniCoronavirus: Night curfew in Gujarat cities. Will Delhi follow suit?
The worrying rise in coronavirus cases forced the Gujarat government to impose a night curfew in Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot starting today. This means the areas will be locked down from 9 pm till 6 am.
07 Nov 2020
GujaratMaharashtra: Kolhapur vendor caught mixing toilet water in pani puris
A street vendor serving fast food was caught on camera mixing toilet water with 'pani puris' in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
05 Nov 2020
Ather EnergyAther 450X e-scooter to be launched in these six cities
Ather Energy will launch its flagship 450X electric scooter in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Pune on November 7. The deliveries will commence by the month-end.
03 Nov 2020
GujaratFilmmaker and actor Ashish Kakkad passes away at age 49
Filmmaker and actor Ashish Kakkad, considered one of the most progressive artistes in the Gujarati film industry, has passed away at the age of 49.
17 Sep 2020
IndiaActor's picture shared as doctor who died of COVID-19
A young woman's picture is being widely circulated across social media platforms, with the claim that she is one Dr. Vidhi, a medical professional from Ahmedabad, who died due to COVID-19.
20 Aug 2020
ChhattisgarhIndore emerges India's cleanest city for the fourth consecutive time
In a moment of pride for Indore, it has emerged as India's cleanest city for the fourth time in a row, according to the Swachh Survekshan Survey 2020.
06 Aug 2020
Narendra ModiAhmedabad: Fire breaks out at COVID hospital, eight dead
In a terrible piece of news, eight people, including five men and three women, died at a coronavirus-dedicated hospital in Ahmedabad due to a fire early this morning.
04 Jul 2020
West BengalKolkata temporarily bans flights from 6 cities starting July 6
The Kolkata airport, also called the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, has banned flights from six cities for three weeks starting July 6.
01 Jun 2020
Puri200 trains resume services today: Check full list here
From today, June 1, the Indian Railways will be running 200 special trains (100 pairs), with more than 1.45 lakh passengers traveling on the first day itself.
28 May 2020
GujaratGujarat: Ahmedabad Medical Association files PIL over COVID-19 testing
The Ahmedabad Medical Association has filed a Public interest Litigation (PIL) in the Gujarat High Court over COVID-19 testing in private labs.
23 May 2020
IndiaGujarat: 3 employees of Cadila Pharmaceuticals die due to COVID-19
Three employees of the Gujarat-based pharma major Cadila Pharmaceuticals died due to the coronavirus disease on Friday, the company said.
17 May 2020
IndiaThese 30 cities will face 'maximum restrictions' during lockdown 4.0
As India is set to enter the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown, 30 municipal areas that account for 80% of all cases in India will reportedly face maximum restrictions.
13 May 2020
Himachal PradeshHimachal: Corona+ man infects others, booked for attempt to murder
A man in Himachal Pradesh was charged with attempt to murder on Tuesday after he infected four other people, including his two-year-old daughter, with coronavirus.
12 May 2020
GujaratGujarat: Article over CM Rupani's replacement lands news-editor in soup
The Gujarat Police has detained the editor of a Gujarati news website for allegedly suggesting in a news item that CM Vijay Rupani may be removed from his post.
07 May 2020
YouTube'The Song We Sang' trailer: A happy escape for women
As a society, our people and our cinema have long struggled to do justice to our women.
15 Apr 2020
GujaratGujarat CM self-isolates after meeting MLA who tested coronavirus positive
On Wednesday, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani decided to self-isolate himself after meeting a Congress MLA who tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday.
31 Mar 2020
MumbaiAs coronavirus cases spike, government identifies ten hotspots
To deal with COVID-19, which has infected 1,251 and killed 32 across India, the government has identified ten hotspots, two of which are Dilshad Garden and Nizamuddin, a report in Indian Express said on Tuesday.
24 Feb 2020
Narendra ModiIn Sabarmati Ashram's visitor's book, Trump doesn't mention Mahatma Gandhi
Donald Trump's first stop after he landed in Ahmedabad was Sabarmati Ashram, the place where father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi spent many years.
24 Feb 2020
Narendra Modi#NamasteTrump: US President and First Lady land in Ahmedabad
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has landed in Ahmedabad for his two-day trip to India, the first one since he was elected to office four years ago.
23 Feb 2020
IndiaDecked up Ahmedabad awaits Trump, Modi says it's an honor
Ahmedabad residents are seeing their city readied like never before. Roads have been leveled, street lights fixed, and huge hoardings are dotting the skyline.
23 Feb 2020
IndiaGujarat: Temporary gate, meant to welcome Modi and Trump, collapses
Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Agra, the three cities that US President Donald Trump will visit on his maiden trip to India, have been decked up.
21 Feb 2020
Donald TrumpDelhi: Trump will stay at suite costing Rs. 8 lakh/night
With US President Donald Trump and his family members arriving in India next week, the ITC Maurya in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, has made elaborate arrangements for the esteemed guests.
21 Feb 2020
Donald TrumpNumbers matter: Trump says 10 million people will welcome him
Donald Trump is looking forward to his maiden trip to India as the US President, but more than seeing the Taj Mahal or inking the trade deal, he is excited about the crowd that will welcome him in Ahmedabad.
