Gujarat: News
24 Jul 2024
IndiaChandipura 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
MaduraiIAS 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
AhmedabadGujarat 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).
20 Jul 2024
Border Security Force (BSF)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.
20 Jul 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)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
AndroidWhatsApp 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
Dengue6 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
Air IndiaAir India recruitment drive causes stampede-like situation in Mumbai
An Air India recruitment event for airport loader positions resulted in a chaotic scene at Mumbai airport on Tuesday.
12 Jul 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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.
11 Jul 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)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
BollywoodThe 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
AhmedabadJagannath 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
PaliMulti-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 AmbaniAnant-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
HaryanaMonsoon 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
IBMIBM 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
VadodaraBear 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
BiharCBI 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 IndiaUnusual 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 Police7 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
AtleeAmbani-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
BusinessEssar 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 MasjidNCERT 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 ShahLS 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 ShahShah 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
RajkotRajkot 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.
27 May 2024
RajkotNew 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 CourtHC 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
RajkotTRP 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 PatelRajkot 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 PatelGujarat: 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 MinistryHome 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 CodePolice 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
Kanpur10 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
Delhi4 hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat call
At least four hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat calls on Tuesday morning.
13 May 2024
JaipurSeveral 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 GroupAdani 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
SuratCongress'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
IndiaFather, 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 Carolina3 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
IndiaGujarat: 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 KhanSalman 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
FoodDelve 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
DelhiExplained: 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
BerlinTesla 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 JaniJennifer 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 CourtGujarat 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.
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
AhmedabadForeign 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.
16 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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
ChinaMG 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
SuratMercedes 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 AmbaniAnant 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
RihannaAnant 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 ModiSudarshan 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
Rajasthan6 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 CodeUCC 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 BanoSC 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 CapsizesBoat 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 SankrantiBest 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 ModiIndia 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 AmbaniVibrant 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
TataTata 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.
10 Jan 2024
Adani GroupAdani to invest Rs. 2L crore in Gujarat in 5yrs
Adani Group will invest Rs. 2 lakh crore in Gujarat over the next five years, said Chairperson Gautam Adani, at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, today.
