Gujarat: News

Congress red-faced after Yuva Desh's "chai-wala" meme mocks PM Modi

As Gujarat goes to polls next month, Congress has thrust itself into a new controversy.

Gujarat Elections: Why is Congress adhering to Hardik Patel's demands?

Hardik Patel and Congress have been involved in some hard-nosed negotiations for the upcoming Gujarat elections.

Gujarat elections: BJP releases third list of 28 candidates

The BJP has released its third list of 28 candidates for upcoming Gujarat elections.

Gujarat elections: Congress-Patidars agree on quotas, clash over seat-sharing

In a dramatic turn of events, after weeks of uncertainty, Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) and Congress reached an agreement on quotas but disagreed on seat-sharing.

Gujarat elections: Protests and resignations after BJP releases candidates' list

All is not well for the BJP in Gujarat. The release of its first list of candidates with 70 names has triggered protests, with senior leaders expressing their dissatisfaction.

Gujarat elections: BJP releases first list of candidates

BJP has released its first list of 70 candidates for the Gujarat elections. The polls to the 182-member Legislative Assembly will be held in two phases - December 9 and 14.

Post-GST: Mumbai grabs bullion hub tag from Ahmedabad

Now, Mumbai has taken the title from Ahmedabad, as the preferred centre for bullion trade in India. With the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, the octroi has been withdrawn, that dealers had to earlier pay on gold-silver purchases.

Gujarat Elections: Congress to field eight candidates recommended by Hardik

For upcoming Gujarat elections, Congress and Patidar leader Hardik Patel have finally landed on the same page.

Gujarat polls: EC bars BJP's TV ad featuring 'Pappu'

Ahead of state elections, the Gujarat EC has barred the BJP from airing a television ad featuring a character called "Pappu".

Yashwant Sinha: Tughlaq had also implemented the note ban

Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha does it again!

Gujarat Elections: How has caste emerged as a key factor?

To counter the Congress offensive in Gujarat, BJP has invited 200 backward class and Dalit leaders from across states to enhance its election campaign.

Rahul Gandhi campaigns in Gujarat ahead of elections

Ahead of Gujarat polls, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi is touring the state as part of his election campaign.

BJP will win Gujarat but Congress will dent vote-share: Survey

BJP is set to win big in the Gujarat polls with 113-121 seats in the 182-member Assembly, a survey by ABP-CSDS has predicted.

Demonetization anniversary: Chidambaram says RBI should release demonetization-related documents

As opposition celebrates "black day," former finance minister P Chidambaram slammed the Modi government for the demonetization move.

Akshardham temple terror-attack case: Key accused arrested after 15 years

Fifteen years after the deadly terror strike on the Akshardham Temple in Gujarat's Gandhinagar in September 2002, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch Police arrested Ajmeri Abdul Rashid, a key accused in the case.

Hardik: BJP will use "fake sex CD" to defame me!

The run-up to the Gujarat elections seems to be getting sensational by the day.

Gujarat Elections: Muslims from BJP Minority Morcha demand tickets

Considering that BJP has since 1980 fielded only one Muslim candidate in Assembly elections, for the upcoming elections, BJP Minority Morcha has demanded several tickets.

Gujarat: Congress accepts 4 of 5 demands of Hardik's faction

Gujarat Congress and Hardik Patel's Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) met to discuss the possibility of an alliance for the Assembly elections.

20 infants die in Ahmedabad civil hospital in three days

Twenty infants have died at Ahmedabad's civil hospital in three days, most of them due to "severe life threatening conditions".

Hardik threatens Congress: Announce Patidar reservation plan or face consequences!

As Congress woos Patidar leader Hardik Patel for the upcoming Gujarat elections, apparently he has decided to play hard to get.

Gujarat CM Rupani demands Ahmed Patel's resignation for "recruiting" terrorist

Ahead of the Gujarat Assembly Elections, CM Vijay Rupani has leveled a sensational charge against Sonia Gandhi's aide and Congress leader Ahmed Patel.

Gujarat: Air hostess allegedly helping ISIS recruits

An air hostess allegedly having links with ISIS recruits has been identified by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad.

BJP's Gujarat strategy: Modi to address 50-70 public meetings

The upcoming Gujarat election is a prestige battle for the BJP, which faces 20+ years of anti-incumbency.

Gujarat Elections on December 9 and 14, counting on 18

After much controversy, the Election Commission has finally announced details of the upcoming Gujarat Assembly Election.

Ashok Gehlot: IB searched hotel where I met Hardik, Jignesh

Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot alleged that local Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials searched and acquired the CCTV footage of the Ahmedabad hotel room where he met with Patidar leader Hardik Patel and Dalit activist Jignesh Mevani.

Gujarat Elections: BJP to contest with 14 Congress rebels

As BJP aims to win Gujarat's 182-member Assembly with over 150 seats, it has gone all out to ensure this.

Rakesh Asthana is the new CBI special director

Rakesh Asthana, Gujarat cadre IPS officer who has probed high-profile cases like the AgustaWestland scam and corruption in the Delhi government, has been made the CBI special director.

PM Modi slams opposition over Gujarat poll dates row

Amid the controversy over the delay in announcement of Gujarat election dates, PM Narendra Modi defended the Election Commission while launching the Ro-Ro (roll-on, roll-off) ferry service in the state.

What is Gujarat's Ro-Ro ferry all about?

PM Modi is set to inaugurate Phase 1 of the "roll on-roll off" ferry service between the two ports of Ghogha and Dahej in Gujarat.

PM Modi to launch slew of projects in poll-bound Gujarat

PM Narendra Modi is in his home-state Gujarat for the third time in October to inaugurate various projects as BJP wants to do everything it can to retain power in the upcoming Gujarat assembly elections.

Gujarat elections: NCP ready to form pre-poll alliance with Congress

Reports have emerged about Gujarat NCP president Jayant Patel alias Boskey claiming the party wants a poll alliance with Congress to defeat the BJP.

Before polls, Gujarat CM Rupani offers farmers zero-interest loans

In the run-up to polls, Gujarat's Vijay Rupani-led BJP government has offered farmers crop loans up to Rs. 3L at zero percent interest. This move will probably benefit about 25L farmers.

Modi in Gujarat: Development will win and dynasty will lose

With Gujarat state elections to be held in December, PM Narendra Modi and BJP national president Amit Shah addressed over 7L party workers from over 182 Assembly constituencies at the Gujarat Gaurav Yatra Samapan Maha-sammelan.

Elections 2017: BJP plays the 'Modi-vs-Rahul' card, Congress attacks governance

The Election Commission (EC) has sounded the bugle for polls in Himachal (November 9) and Gujarat (before December 18).

Another Rahul Gandhi gaffe: Congress VP walks into women's toilet!

In recent times, Rahul Gandhi has stayed clear of humorous gaffes and embarrassing blunders. His claim to fame has actually been in an opposite direction - witty one-liners on the Narendra Modi government have catapulted him into the limelight.

Gujarat: Petrol-price cut by Rs. 2.93, diesel by Rs. 2.72

Petrol and diesel are set to get cheaper in Gujarat after a 4% cut in VAT. Till now, the state government had been levying a 24% VAT on both.

Anandiben Patel: Won't contest 2017 Gujarat Assembly elections

Modi in Gujarat: First visit to hometown Vadnagar since 2014

On Day 2 of his Gujarat visit, PM Narendra Modi is visiting his hometown Vadnagar in Mehsana district- his first trip to the town since he became PM.

PM Modi in Gujarat: Diwali has come early for Indians

PM Modi, on a two-day visit to poll-bound Gujarat, while addressing the crowd at Dwarka referred to the GST Council meeting and claimed that "Diwali has come early for our citizens due to the decisions taken in the GST Council."