New Delhi: The Centre has increased customs duty on several categories linked to imports of gold, silver and other precious metals through a series of notifications issued by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday. The revised rates, which will come into effect from May 13 midnight, raise customs duty to 10% across multiple t...Read More

Ahmedabad: The redevelopment of Sabarmati Railway Station has received a major push with the commencement of construction work for a modern two-storey holding area aimed at improving passenger convenience and crowd management. The foundation ceremony for the project was recently held at the station premises, marking t...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at improving first and last-mile connectivity for railway passengers, the Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway has launched the country’s first Rapido Traveller’s Lounge at Sabarmati Railway Station and an Uber-managed Transit Hub at Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station. According to ra...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi has cancelled his proposed visit to the United States following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal urging citizens to adopt economic restraint amid the ongoing global economic situation. Sanghvi was scheduled to attend the second Gujarati Convention ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has changed the terminal station of its popular weekly AC Special trains between Mumbai Central and Maninagar from Vatva to Maninagar station for the convenience of passengers. The decision comes after Western Railway reviewed passenger feedback and operational requirements. Both Train No....Read More

Ahmedabad: Heatwave conditions are set to persist across Gujarat for the next three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that maximum temperatures will remain between 41°C and 45°C in several pockets. According to the IMD’s midday weather bulletin issued on May 12, 2026, dry weather is likel...Read More

Valsad: A shocking case of deceptive marriage, locally termed "love jihad," has surfaced in Valsad, where a Muslim youth allegedly hid his true identity to marry an Hindu tribal girl. The truth was only revealed to the victim after the wedding, leading to her being held captive by the youth's family. Deception via Soc...Read More

Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad Cybercrime Police arrested a 40-year-old construction businessman for allegedly sending bomb threat emails to Gujarat State Aviation Infrastructure Company Ltd (GUJSAIL) at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and several schools in the city. The police identified the accused as Bhav...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Directorate of Census Operations, Gujarat, is officially ramping up preparations for the monumental Census 2027. In a press conference held today at the Circuit House in Gandhinagar, officials unveiled the roadmap for the upcoming census, which marks a historic shift towards a fully digital enumeration...Read More

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a multi-nation official tour from May 15 to 20, visiting the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, with a focus on strengthening trade, investment, energy cooperation and strategic partnerships with Europe and the Gulf region. According to...Read More

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and said the medical entrance test will be held again on fresh dates to be announced later. The decision was taken after inputs examined by the agency in coordination with central agencie...Read More

Ahmedabad: Sabarmati Central Jail has once again come under scrutiny after a life convict escaped from the high-security prison. According to a complaint lodged by jailer Devdattsinh Gohil, a total of 33 prisoners were lodged in Bada Chakkar Yard No. 4 of the jail. During a routine headcount, authorities found only 32...Read More

Ankleshwar: A major fire and explosion at the MPP-2 plant of Cadila Pharmaceuticals in Ankleshwar GIDC triggered panic in the industrial belt on Monday, leaving two workers seriously injured and prompting authorities to halt operations at the unit pending investigation. According to officials, the incident occurred du...Read More

Ahmedabad: In what promises to be one of the most pulsating encounters of IPL 2026, league leaders Gujarat Titans (GT) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 56 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium tonight. With both sides locked on 14 points from 11 matches and the top half of the table separated by just two points, t...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation will undertake welding and installation work for an emergency fire staircase near the old High Court metro station in Navrangpura from May 13 to May 27, prompting temporary night-time traffic diversions in the area. According to an official notification, the work involve...Read More

Amreli: The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday conducted a successful trap operation near Vanda police station in Amreli district and caught two police head constables along with two private persons in a bribery case involving Rs 51,000. According to the ACB, the accused include Vijaybhai Mansukhbhai Mer...Read More

Vadodara: Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel, an Ahmedabad-based Gujarati billionaire businessman, and the chairman of Zydus Lifesciences, the fifth largest pharmaceutical company in India today announced Rs. 500 crore donation for setting up Zydus Sardardham University in Ahmedabad. He along with Sardardham's Pradhan Sevak Gagjib...Read More

Ahmedabad: Heatwave conditions are expected to persist across several parts of Gujarat over the next four days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting maximum temperatures between 41°C and 45°C in parts of the state. According to the IMD’s midday weather bulletin issued on May 11, dry weather...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Food Department of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has seized nearly Rs 10 lakh worth of turmeric and cashew nuts from a godown in the city’s Madhupura area after laboratory tests confirmed adulteration in turmeric samples. The action was taken as part of AMC’s ongoing inspection and sampl...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), under its Heat Action Plan, has issued Orange and Yellow alerts for the city for the next seven days, as the maximum temperature is likely to cross the 45°C mark, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast. According to an AMC press release, t...Read More