Gujarat

Surat Municipal Corporation razes ‘illegal structure’ linked to BJP leader, issues notice to complainant too

June 18, 2026 4:48 am

The civic officials returned the materials seized from the structure to the owner – a BJP leader.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launches Miyawaki forest, Green Oxygen Park in Bharuch

June 17, 2026 8:06 pm

Miyawaki forest spans 22,000 square metres, houses over one lakh trees from 92 indigenous species: Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.

Fifty years before Cockroach Janta Party, student anger in the Navnirman movement changed Gujarat — and India

June 17, 2026 3:26 pm

It is far too early to predict how the CJP phenomenon will play out. But if one looks beyond its shiny trappings of ‘virality’ and ‘Gen Z,’ one might find continuities with and lessons to be drawn from student rebellions in the past and the present instead of an isolated phenomenon sans any connection on the ground

Vadodara accident: 8 killed, 30 injured after bus hits stationary truck

June 18, 2026 4:39 am

The bus was travelling from Rajasthan to Surat in Gujarat. Several passengers were trapped inside the mangled vehicle, triggering an emergency rescue operation.

Gujarat: Narcotics Control Bureau launches code of conduct to curb diversion of chemicals to formulate synthetic drugs

June 17, 2026 4:07 am

To curb diversion of precursor chemicals used to formulate synthetic drugs.

Fresh twist in Anand panchayat president row: BJP seat under cloud after Gujarat High Court petition withdrawn

June 16, 2026 10:00 pm

Gujarat HC allows withdrawal of petition filed after Mayuri Patel’s nomination was rejected, vacates interim relief granted on May 24

Railway Board approves new route for Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express - Check revised stops, timings

June 16, 2026 5:01 pm

Railway Board has approved a revised route for the Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express. Check updated stoppages, timings and key route changes.

After rally, memorandum to collector seeks to 'preserve original identity' of Bharuch mosque

June 15, 2026 10:04 pm

The foot march happened days after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which protects the mosque, wrote to the district administration to not allow any “large gathering” on June 10, even as the campaign was building up.

Indian Railways approves Rs 341 crore Kavach project: How automatic train protection system works

June 15, 2026 3:38 pm

Indian Railways has approved a Rs 341 crore Kavach project. Know how the indigenous automatic train protection system enhances rail safety and operations.

Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off Sabarmati-Bikaner Express train soon - Check route map, stops

June 14, 2026 2:32 pm

Indian Railways is set to launch the Sabarmati-Bikaner Express soon. The new train will provide direct connectivity between Gujarat and Rajasthan, benefiting tourists, traders, students and daily commuters.

Gujarat reels under heavy rainfall, flooding; Delhi sees wettest August in 13 years

August 29, 2024 6:01 pm

Heavy rain has been plaguing Gujarat since Monday. Delhi is seeing its wettest August in 13 years. Check out photos here

Ahmedabad celebrates 147th Jagannath Rath Yatra

July 08, 2024 1:50 pm

A tableau depicting T20 World Cup-winning Indian Cricket team took part in the Rath Yatra procession outside Jamalpur Jagannath temple.

Gujarat rain havoc: Flash floods in Junagadh, in pictures

July 23, 2023 11:53 am

Gujarat gears up for the International Kite Festival after a two-year halt

January 06, 2023 9:30 am

The International Kite Festival will be held in Gujarat from January 8 to January 14, based on the G20 theme of “One Earth, One Family, One Future”.

Car rally with 75 vintage beauties heads to Statue of Unity in Gujarat

January 05, 2023 2:28 pm

On Thursday, 75 rare vintage stunners wheeled from Vadodara's famous Lakshmi Vilas Palace to Gujarat's Kevadia, celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Gujarat BJP leaders attend prayer meet for PM Modi's mother in Vadnagar

January 01, 2023 2:19 pm

Hiraba Modi's last rites were performed at a crematorium in Gandhinagar in the presence of PM Modi, his brothers and other family members.

Gujarat oath-taking ceremony: Bhupendra Patel back as CM, new 17-member cabinet sworn in

December 12, 2022 7:20 pm

Voters line up as Gujarat goes to polls in first phase of Assembly elections

December 05, 2022 11:26 am

Voting is taking place at 89 Assembly constituencies across Gujarat in phase-1 of the Assembly elections.

Gujarat polls around the corner, PM Modi in town again

December 05, 2022 11:28 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was on his second-visit to Gujarat, ahead of the Assembly elections in Gujarat.

Songs, banners, rallies, and protests: Gujarat gears up for Assembly elections

December 05, 2022 11:29 am

The Gujarat Assembly elections are scheduled to be held from December 1 to December 5.

HIGHLIGHTS | This is the best time to be here, I will always be here to hold your hand: Modi at Vibrant Gujarat 2019

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

Speaking at the inauguration of the 9th Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch to investors.

The many controversies around Sardar Patel’s Statue of Unity

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

On the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the world’s tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a look back at the controversies on the subject.

Ramsu Mohaniya Died In The Police Firing In Aamli Village At Garbada

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

Nepal PM studies post-quake rehabilitation work in Bhuj

February 24, 2016 5:40 am

Kutch, Feb 24 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli visited Gujarat’s Bhuj area, which was devastated by a massive earthquake in 2001, to take lessons on rehabilitation of earthquake victims. Oli, along with his wife Radhika Shakya, and Nepali delegates reviewed the reconstruction work undertaken by authorities in Bhuj, adding that soon he will start reconstruction of Nepal.

Pakistan arrests 88 Indian fishermen for territorial violation

February 21, 2016 2:11 pm

Karachi, Feb 21 (ANI): Pakistan's marine forces have arrested 88 Indian fishermen and took sixteen boats into custody for allegedly violating the country's territorial waters in the Arabian Sea. A police official said the fishermen, who were arrested on Friday night, have been handed over to Docks Police Station in Karachi for necessary legal action. The arrested fishermen were charged under the Foreign Act and Fisheries Act. The fishermen, who belong to Gujarat, will be produced them before a magistrate on Sunday. India and Pakistan share an extensive oceanic border with each other which is poorly defined, resulting in fishermen on both sides inadvertently crossing over to the other side while netting their catch.

Marathons held to spread awareness in Ahmedabad, Mumbai

February 21, 2016 2:10 pm

Ahmedabad/Mumbai, Feb 21 (ANI): Thousands of fitness enthusiasts took part in a cyclothon in Ahmedabad and people in Mumbai became a part of 'Run for Fun' marathon on Sunday to promote fitness and healthy lifestyle. The event was flagged off by Gujarat Tourism Minister Saurabh Patel at Sabarmati riverfront. Patel said the event aimed at promote cycling as a sport in the city. Participants from all walks of life and across age groups took part in the event. The marathon included two categories; 6.2 miles run and 3.1 miles run, and saw hundreds of participants, including specially-abled people.

Akshay Kumar flags off marathon in Surat

February 14, 2016 1:56 pm

Surat, Feb 14 (ANI): Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar flagged off a night marathon in Surat, Gujarat. Thousands of people participated in different categories of marathon. Physically challenged people also participated in the one-kilometre category of the race. At least, 12 physically challenged people came from Pune to participate in the marathon. The physically challenged were happy to take part in the marathon which gave them a new hope to live life despite challenges. Around 15,000 people participated in the marathon but thousands more came to the venue to watch Akshay, the brand ambassador of Surat night marathon.The fund raised through this event will be used for installing closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the city, clean India project and improving facilities in a cancer hospital in Surat.

Gujarat land deal: Congress adamant on SIT probe, slams PM's 'silence'

February 08, 2016 4:58 pm

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Reiterating their demand for an investigation into the land allotments under Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat's Chief Minister, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Monday said that it was a clear case of impropriety, alleged corruption and a definite case of conflict of interest. Asserting that it was a fit case for a court-monitored investigation, he added that certain new facts have emerged which make the charge of gross impropriety and conflict of interest more damning. The Congress had earlier demanded a Supreme Court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe in the matter following reports about the Modi-led Gujarat government's land deals with business associates of Anar Patel, the daughter of incumbent Chief Minister Anandiben Patel. However, the BJP accused the Opposition of levelling "false and baseless allegations to cover up its own corruption".

A Hindu and Muslim kite-maker work together in the state of Gujarat spreading harmony

January 21, 2016 11:48 am

Gujarat, Jan 21 (ANI): Time and again, people in India have proved their unity through innumerable examples of friendship and acts of harmony. An example of this can be seen in India's western city of Ahmadabad where two kite-makers have been working towards spreading communal harmony through messages scripted on their kites. They make kites with messages of harmony written over them. Radheshyam Gupta read out a short poem printed on one of the kites that speaks about the unity that exists between the people of different communities in India.Radheshyam and Iqbal on their kites write about the growing influence of social media and even try to create awareness about pressing issues such as the ‘Save the girl child, educate the girl child’ initiative of the government, ill effects of consumption of tobacco and more. Their collection also comprises kites with speeches by India's iconic freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi, philosopher-thinker Swami Vivekananda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and social activist Anna Hazare. The two men do not believe in discrimination on the basis of religion, and wish to spread the message of oneness among the people through their friendship and work.

Six dead, 20 injured in school bus accident

January 21, 2016 8:18 am

Junagadh (Gujarat), Jan 21 (ANI): A school bus in Gujarat’s Junagadh area met with an accident on Thursday. Six people, including four children and two women, have been killed in the accident. More than 20 children have been grievously injured. Medical aid is being provided to the injured children.