Gujarat: News
Gujarat: Brothers take kids for outing, kill them, commit suicide
In a gruesome incident, two brothers in Gujarat allegedly killed their four kids before committing suicide, a TOI report said on Friday.
BJP v/s Congress takes spotlight as Rajya Sabha voting begins
Voting for 19 Rajya Sabha seats, spread across eight states (Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Manipur, Mizoram, and Meghalaya) started today, the first major political exercise since the coronavirus pandemic shut everything in March.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 rocks Gujarat, epicenter near Rajkot
According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Gujarat's Rajkot at 8.13 PM today; the epicentre was reportedly 118 km north-northwest of Rajkot.
Medical-infrastructure could soon collapse in Maharashtra, UP, Delhi, TN, Gujarat
As coronavirus cases continue to rise in India, the Centre has warned that five most-affected states — Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Gujarat — could soon fall short of ICU beds and ventilators, both necessary to defeat COVID-19.
How to make authentic dhokla at home
Famous all across India, dhokla is known for its juicy and delicious flavor.
Gujarat: After three resignations, Congress MLAs shifted to resorts
Over concerns that more MLAs will ditch the party before crucial Rajya Sabha elections of June 19, the Congress party in Gujarat shifted most of its legislators to different resorts.
India now has more coronavirus cases than Italy
With 9,887 fresh coronavirus cases reported in the last 24 hours, India has now touched the grim benchmark of becoming the nation which has sixth-highest COVID-19 cases. 294 died in the last 24 hours.
Another Congress MLA resigns before Rajya Sabha polls in Gujarat
In a new development that should concern Congress, another MLA of the party has resigned ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls, scheduled to take place on June 19.
Gujarat: Fire after explosion at chemical factory injures 40 workers
In a tragic turn of events, 40 workers were injured in Gujarat on Wednesday after a blast led to a huge fire in a chemical factory in Bharuch district.
With Cyclone Nisarga's landfall, destruction begins too: Details here
The landfall process of Cyclone Nisarga started at 12:30 pm and climaxed after over three hours, throwing normal life out of gear along the Western coast, particularly in Maharashtra's Raigad, Ratnagiri, Mumbai, and some parts of Gujarat.
Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall near Mumbai
Cyclone Nisarga, which started off as a deep depression over the East-central Arabian Sea, made landfall along the Western coast of India around 12:30 pm, said reports. The process will take about three hours to complete, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Cyclone approaches Mumbai, NDRF teams deployed
Less than two weeks after India's eastern coast was blown by Cyclone Amphan, the Western coast is prepping to deal with a fast-approaching storm that could amplify into a cyclone in the next 12 hours.
Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwala dies at age 88
In a tragic piece of news, famed astrologer Bejan Daruwala has died at the age of 88.
Last trains carrying migrants to reach UP in 2-3 days
The massive exercise to bring migrant workers of Uttar Pradesh to their home state will end in 2-3 days with the culmination of the final batch of Shramik special trains, the state government said on Thursday.
Gujarat: 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.
Locust invasion continues, drones being used, states remain alert
With locusts blanketing a number of states, wiping off vegetation in a matter of hours, and entering urban areas too, the Central government on Wednesday said drones have been deployed to mitigate the effect.
Gujarat: 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.
Migrant workers serve notice to IIM-Ahmedabad over wages, institute responds
IIM-Ahmedabad was served a legal notice by migrant workers over non-payment of dues, a charge the top business school of India has denied, saying the money was paid.
#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
Coronavirus: India records biggest spike in cases; tally crosses 90,000
India on Saturday reported roughly 4,800 new cases of COVID-19, hitting the biggest spike again—the second time since last Sunday.
Gujarat: 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.
Gujarat: Four arrested for spreading rumors about Amit Shah's health
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday issued a clarification on rumors circulating about his health.
In coronavirus-battered Madhya Pradesh, information about samples isn't being shared
Transparency and the dissemination of correct data are crucial in the fight against coronavirus, but in Madhya Pradesh, these suggestions have gone for a toss.
Babies born of surrogacy 'stuck' due to countrywide lockdown
With the nationwide lockdown, which was necessitated to keep a check on the spread of coronavirus, babies born of surrogacy are stuck in Gujarat as their biological parents can't travel to take them home.
Coronavirus: India's death-toll nears 1,500; Maharashtra records 1,567 new cases
As of Monday, India reported over 46,000 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Meanwhile, the nationwide death toll rose to 1,491, according to data compiled from official state and union territory government statistics.
Surat: Migrant workers' protest turns violent; police lob teargas shells
A clash broke out between migrant workers and police officials in Gujarat's Surat on Monday.
Coronavirus: 1,077 dead in India; new lockdown guidelines from May-4
On Wednesday, the total number of coronavirus cases in India crossed 33,000, while the death toll rose to 1,077, according to data compiled from official state and union territory government statistics.
Lockdown exit plan to be discussed by PM, CMs today
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a video-conference with Chief Ministers of all states on the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown which is supposed to end on May 3.
Coronavirus: India's death toll touches 779; Rajasthan cases cross 2,000
The total number of deaths due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rose to 779, while the number of infections crossed 24,400.
Coronavirus: These Indian states are far from 'flattening the curve'
It has been almost a month since India was placed under a nationwide lockdown. At a press briefing on Thursday, the government said that the coronavirus outbreak has been growing at a linear rate of 4.5% and the curve has been "flattened."
In Vadodara, theft-accused passes coronavirus infection to head constable
A head constable deployed at Dabhoi police station of Vadodara district, Gujarat, tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, two days after he nabbed a thief who was apparently infected, reports Indian Express.
Gujarat 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.
Coronavirus: 3 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Gujarat, J&K, Maharashtra
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the death toll rose further on Sunday as three deaths were reported in Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, and Maharashtra.
#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
Gujarat: 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.
'Namaste' replaces 'Kem Cho': Centre renames Donald Trump's Gujarat event
The Union government has decided to rename the event in Gujarat where US President Donald Trump will be the chief guest later this month.
Students forced to remove underwear to prove they aren't menstruating
An incident reported from Gujarat's Bhuj shows there is a long way to go before all stigmas related to periods are quashed.
Trump eyeing crowd of millions; Modi promises memorable welcome
US President Donald Trump will be visiting India on February 24 and 25, for the first time since he assumed office.
Redmi Note 6 Pro explodes at service center, video captured
According to reports, Xiaomi's Redmi Note 6 Pro has exploded at a service center in Gujarat.
As locust swarms ravage crops, Pakistan declares national emergency
As swarms of desert locusts continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan, the nation has declared a national emergency to eliminate the pest infestation.