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Leena Misra
Leena Misra is working with The Indian Express as the Resident Editor of Gujarat.
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Indira loyalist with socialist roots, veteran Congressman Yogendra Makwana passes away at 92
October 21, 2025 18:00 IST
One of the tallest Dalit leaders from Gujarat, Makwana served as a minister in the Indira and Rajiv Gandhi governments and played a key role in the initial rounds of talks with the leaders of the Assam Movement.
Tue, Oct 21, 2025
In Gujarat, why BJP has hit reset two years before Assembly pollsSubscriber Only
October 18, 2025 14:45 IST
While rejigging the Bhupendra Patel ministry, the BJP, in power for 30 years, seems to be torn between countering “anti-incumbency” and projecting Gujarat’s image as a "politically stable state”
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
Newsmaker | Given keys to Home, why new Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi is man to watchSubscriber Only
October 18, 2025 07:20 IST
Just 27 years old when he was first elected from Majura in 2012, Sanghavi is the party’s youth face and known to enjoy the trust of PM Modi, Amit Shah, and C R Patil.
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
From the door of a mausoleum to artwork adorning the wall of a tea shop: How MF Husain left his imprint on AhmedabadSubscriber Only
September 17, 2025 07:30 IST
On the celebrated artist's 110th birth anniversary, owners of shops he frequented along with a long-time collaborator reminisce on their time with M F Husain
Thu, Sep 18, 2025
A dhoti case featuring BJP stalwarts is folded in Gujarat — after much wear and tearSubscriber Only
August 23, 2025 10:00 IST
In 1996, party held a felicitation event for A B Vajpayee becoming party’s ever first PM. What followed was a bedlam between supporters of Keshubhai and Vaghela, and a case that lasted 29 years
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
Air India 171 plane crash: Victim families who hired US law firm to file RTI plea for flight recorder data, other infoSubscriber Only
August 14, 2025 00:12 IST
Beasley Allen is looking to do a “reconstruction” of the crash and could proceed under US product liability law once it gets the data, says its Principal Attorney Mike Andrews
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
US law firm to represent 65 families who lost kin in Air India crash; preliminary report creates confusion, says lawyerSubscriber Only
August 08, 2025 22:47 IST
Currently in Gujarat, Attorney Mike Andrews, who has represented families of 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash victims in the past, said he will fight for “transparency” in investigation on behalf of the relatives of those who died in the June 12 crash in Ahmedabad
Sat, Aug 09, 2025
Why Congress lost the plot in Gujarat: Familiar question returns after bypoll blowSubscriber Only
June 27, 2025 04:20 IST
The outcome of the by-elections, however, pointed to winds of change. The AAP’s candidate Gopal Italia won from Visavadar with a higher vote share than that of the party’s 2022 winner from the seat, Bhupat Bhayani.
Fri, Jun 27, 2025
Bypolls: AAP retains seats in Gujarat and Punjab, calls it ‘semi-final’ to 2027 state pollsSubscriber Only
June 24, 2025 05:00 IST
The BJP finished third, besting the Shiromani Akali Dal and adding to its former ally’s woes
Tue, Jun 24, 2025
Gujarat bypolls: The power of 1 for AAP, and backlash of 0 for CongressSubscriber Only
June 23, 2025 19:22 IST
As AAP’s Gopal Italia makes his debut in Assembly, BJP holds on to bastion. Congress organisational shake-up makes no difference to fortunes
Mon, Jun 23, 2025
Only woman in Gujarat Congress list of district chiefs: ‘Was expecting more women … told Rahul Gandhi you do only lip service’Subscriber Only
June 23, 2025 09:03 IST
A professional architect and town planner, Sonal Patel is a veteran leader; crowdfunded last year’s Lok Sabha poll campaign against Amit Shah
Mon, Jun 23, 2025
Ahmedabad plane crash | 19 identified through DNA tests: MinisterSubscriber Only
June 15, 2025 04:33 IST
Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi said on X that until 9 pm Saturday, 19 DNA samples have been matched so far, confirming the identities of victims.
Sun, Jun 15, 2025
Air India plane crash: At police station, passports, jewellery found on bodies also await identificationSubscriber Only
June 15, 2025 04:00 IST
While the air crash has been registered as an “accidental death” case at the Meghaninagar police station, which has jurisdiction over the site, the Naroda police station has been made the custodian of these belongings.
Sun, Jun 15, 2025
Ahmedabad plane crash: ‘Felt like an earthquake, then there was fire, heard screams’Subscriber Only
June 14, 2025 23:58 IST
Sources added that the students who had left the debilitated buildings have been provided other accommodations on the college campus itself
Sun, Jun 15, 2025
Ahmedabad plane crash: At least 249 dead, officials struggle to arrive at a final figureSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 01:17 IST
A top government official told The Indian Express: “It will be very difficult to say how many deaths occurred until we confirm the identity because it is possible that parts of one body are being assumed as the remains of two persons”
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani among those killed in Air India crash, was on his way to London to meet daughterSubscriber Only
June 12, 2025 21:28 IST
Rupani was a committed party man who rose from the ranks, succeeded Anandiben Patel as CM; served two terms before being incumbent Bhupendra Patel replaced him in September 2021
Fri, Jun 13, 2025
Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: Bodies wheeled into hospital with severe burns, seatbelts still onSubscriber Only
June 12, 2025 17:42 IST
"It is not yet clear whether the survivors are from the flight or from the site where the plane crashed, " says Dr Pranjal Modi, director of the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre.
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Top Gujarat Congress leader arrested over Op Sindoor post: Who is Rajesh Soni?Subscriber Only
June 08, 2025 07:20 IST
A first-generation politician from a family of jewellers, Soni is known for his social work. He rapidly rose in the party after moving from the NCP in 2015.
Mon, Jun 09, 2025
Director of Gujarat Samachar firm arrested by ED, granted interim bailSubscriber Only
May 16, 2025 13:56 IST
Bahubali Shah belongs to the family that has a majority stake in the firm that runs the paper, one of Gujarat’s oldest. ED sources said Bahubali had been arrested over a money laundering case the agency has been probing since 2023.
Sat, May 17, 2025
First deadline 14 days away, Congress grand rehaul faces trials and errors in pilot state GujaratSubscriber Only
April 27, 2025 13:24 IST
The plan to start revamp from district units by selecting six-member panels – starting with Gujarat – must first fight intra-party allegations of complicity with BJP
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
Why AICC session marked Gujarat for first special resolution ahead of 2027 pollsSubscriber Only
April 13, 2025 07:30 IST
With Congress out of power in Gujarat for 30 years, the resolution lays down comeback plan – from reviving organisation to pledging caste census to following the path of Gandhi and Sardar Patel
Sun, Apr 13, 2025
‘Entire unit charged up’: Why AICC session marked Gujarat for first special resolutionSubscriber Only
April 13, 2025 03:18 IST
Though charged up, Congress leaders, including party veterans and youth leaders, raised concerns over whether the cadres would remain motivated until the elections
Sun, Apr 13, 2025
Express Exclusive | AC offices, shorter meetings, Japanese philosophy: Administrative Reforms Commission submits report to Gujarat CM to increase govt productivitySubscriber Only
March 26, 2025 14:11 IST
The Commission was announced last month during the ongoing budget session and submitted its first report to CM Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Now, a ‘Dada ka bulldozer’, as Gujarat CM touts ‘a whole of govt approach’ against criminalsSubscriber Only
March 24, 2025 20:00 IST
Demolitions are currently ongoing or completed at 77 places and electricity connections have been snapped in 200 places, with disconnecting illegal power lines, cancelling bails, and placing bank transactions under surveillance all part of drive.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025
Gujarat Congress chief: ‘After Rahul ji’s call, we will act against pro-BJP leaders in state unit based on evidence’Subscriber Only
March 16, 2025 07:55 IST
“Gujarat Congress's weakness is that we have not been able to set up an organisational network in urban areas... not that we don't have workers, but the network till booths and wards, is missing,” says Shaktisinh Gohil.
Sun, Mar 16, 2025Journalism of Courage
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