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SMC Election Results 2026: Ward-wise Winners List as BJP Wins 115 of 120 Seats

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Gujarat Among 4 States Identified for Critical Mineral Processing Parks

Apr 29, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat has been identified as one of four states where the Centre plans to set up critical mineral processing parks, in a major push to strengthen India’s domestic value chain for strategic resources, a senior government official said on Tuesday. The proposed parks will also come up in Odisha, Andhra P...Read More

Gujarat Police to Set Up Tourist Police Stations in Gir Somnath, Devbhumi Dwarka and Dang

Apr 29, 2026 | GujaratSaurastraSouth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: State Police Chief Dr K.L.N. Rao chaired a high-level meeting to enhance the safety, convenience, and overall experience of tourists visiting key destinations across Gujarat, an official statement said. The meeting focused on operationalising dedicated ‘Tourist Police Stations’ in key tourism districts...Read More

6 Killed as Private Bus Rams into Car on NH-48 Shamlaji - Ahmedabad Highway

Apr 29, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Himmatnagar: At least six people were killed and six others seriously injured in a tragic road accident on National Highway 48 in North Gujarat on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred near Jawangadh Patiya, close to Himmatnagar, when a speeding private bus rammed into a car from behind. The impact was so severe th...Read More

ED Attaches ₹3,035 Crore Assets including Sanand Land in RCOM Bank Fraud Case

Apr 29, 2026 | AhmedabadBusinessGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth ₹3,034.90 crore in connection with the Reliance Communications (RCOM) bank fraud case, taking the total value of attachments in cases linked to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) to over ₹19,344 crore. Notably, the attached asse...Read More

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Apr 28, 2026 | Gujarat, Saurastra Featured

Anant Ambani Appeals to Colombia to Save 80 Hippos from Death, Offers Lifelong Home at Vantara

Jamnagar: Eighty hippopotamuses in Colombia's Magdalena River basin have been authorised for lethal removal. Anant Mukesh Ambani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Limited, and Founder of Vantara, one of the world's largest wildlife rescue, care and conservation centres, has formally asked the Government of Colom...Read More

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MBBS Students Among Six Caught Using ChatGPT for Cheating in VNSGU Exams

Apr 29, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: In the latest case of cheating using artificial intelligence tools, six students, including two from the MBBS course, were caught allegedly using ChatGPT to answer exam papers at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) in the city. University officials said the students used mobile phones and Bluetooth dev...Read More

BJP Sweep in Gujarat Leaves 10 Corporations Without Leader of Opposition

Apr 29, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPoliticsSuratVadodara

Surat: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) sweeping victory in Gujarat’s municipal corporation elections has resulted in 10 out of 15 civic bodies falling short of the mandatory 10% seat threshold required to appoint a Leader of Opposition (LoP). In two corporations, Morbi and Porbandar, there is no opposition repr...Read More

Lion kills 4-year-old girl in Una; captured

Apr 29, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Una: A four-year-old girl was killed in a lion attack on the outskirts of Damasa village in Una taluka on Monday evening, triggering anger among residents over alleged lapses in forest department vigilance. The animal was later captured within hours following a night-long operation by forest officials. The victim, Hem...Read More

Students Injured in School Van Accident in Rajkot

Apr 29, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: Five students were injured after a school van overturned following a collision with a city bus near Moti Tanki Chowk in Rajkot on Wednesday morning. Students Injured in School Van Accident in Rajkothttps://t.co/sdCqP1olFu pic.twitter.com/E4lO87Z5N2 — DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) April 29, 2026 The acci...Read More

Summer Science Camp 2026 in Gujarat: GUJCOST to Offer AI, Robotics, Space, and Nature Learning for Students

Apr 29, 2026 | GujaratKutchNorth Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Council on Science and Technology will organise a three-day residential Summer Science Camp in multiple batches across four Regional Science Centres in Patan, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, and Bhuj from May 1 to May 30, 2026. Designed for students of Standards 6 to 10, each batch will accommodate up to 50...Read More

Three from Surat Killed in Car-Truck Collision on NH-48 in Vadodara

Apr 29, 2026 | GujaratSuratVadodara

Vadodara: Three youths were killed and two others seriously injured in a horrific road accident on National Highway 48 near Jambuva Bridge late on Tuesday night. The victims, all residents of Surat’s Varachha area, were travelling to Bhavnagar when their car collided head-on with an ice cream truck coming from the o...Read More

GIFT City to Expand by 161 Acres via Riverfront Reclamation, Govt Land Allocation

Apr 29, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: GIFT City is set for a 15% expansion, with plans to add 161 acres to its existing 1,065-acre area, taking the total footprint to over 1,220 acres, according to a BusinessLine report. The expansion will be driven by riverfront land reclamation along the Sabarmati Riverfront and the allocation of adjoining g...Read More

AI Deepfake Aadhaar Scam Exposed in Ahmedabad; Four Accused Nabbed

Apr 29, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Cybercrime police on Tuesday arrested four individuals for allegedly orchestrating an AI-driven identity theft and banking fraud operation by manipulating Aadhaar-linked data and creating fake digital credentials. DCP Cyber Crime Cell Dr. Lavina Sinha said the accused illegally accessed personal data and us...Read More

BJP wins over 75% seats in Gujarat local polls 2026, Congress over 17%, AAP less than 5%

Apr 29, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPolitics

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: Out of total 9,999 seats that were up for polls in Gujarat local body elections 2026(including local by by-polls), the ruling BJP won 7,501 seats which is 75.02% domination on the results. The main opposition Congress party could win 1,740 of 9,999 seats meaning 17.40% seats won. Aam ...Read More

BJP wins over 75% seats in Municipal Elections in Gujarat; Congress 17.49%, AAP Below 1%

Apr 29, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved 52.51% vote share in Municipality elections, also known as Nagarpalika polls. The party had got 52.52% vote share in 2021 polls in Municipal elections. Thus the party has maintained its vote share. Among oppositions, Congress has got 30.68...Read More

In Rural Gujarat, BJP Maintains its Vote Share, Wins over 72% of Total Seats

Apr 29, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPolitics

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) achieved 52.23% vote share in District Panchayat elections in 2026, which is similar to 52.88% votes share it enjoyed in 2021 local polls, which was up from 45.42% in 2015 local polls(post Patidar quota agitation). The main opposition Congress party's v...Read More

BJP's impressive 59.36% vote share in Gujarat Municipal Corporation elections, Nearly 90% seats won

Apr 29, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPolitics

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s domination in Municipal Corporation (MC) elections has been superior compared to all recent previous elections of Municipal Corporations in Gujarat. The party has managed to get 59.36% vote share in MC elections. There's no apple-to-apple compare bec...Read More

ACB Gujarat Traps CGST Superintendent, Tax Consultant in ₹20 Lakh Bribery Case

Apr 29, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Tuesday conducted a trap operation in the city and apprehended a Central GST (CGST) Superintendent and another individual in a bribery case involving ₹20 lakh. The accused have been identified as Mukesh Kumar Manbodh Kumar (43), Superintendent, CGST Division-1, ...Read More

From Party Office Peon to BJP Corporator: Ramesh Bhil Wins in Mehsana Civic Polls

Apr 28, 2026 | Gujarat

Mehsana: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a dominant victory in the first-ever elections of the Mehsana Municipal Corporation (MMC) in Gujarat, winning 47 out of 52 seats. The results were declared on Tuesday. Among the winners, 50-year-old Rameshchandra Bhil from the Tribal community stood out for his unique ...Read More

BJP Wins 33 of 34 District Panchayats in Gujarat Local Polls 2026

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPGujaratPolitics

Gandhinagar: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a massive win across the Gujarat local polls, winning 33 out of 34 district panchayats that went to polls, according to data released by the State Election Commission on counting day today. Out of the 34, Narmada is the lone district panchayat that the...Read More

PM Modi Hails BJP’s Clean Sweep in Gujarat Local Body Polls

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPGujaratNarendra ModiPolitics

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s sweeping victory in the Gujarat local body elections, saying the mandate reflects the people’s continued faith in the party’s governance model. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister sai...Read More

BJP Sweeps All 15 Municipal Corporations in Gujarat Local Polls 2026

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a thumping victory in the 2026 Gujarat local body elections, winning control of all 15 municipal corporations that went to polls. According to the consolidated results, BJP secured an overwhelming majority in key civic bodies including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadoda...Read More

BJP sweeps Surat Municipal Corporation election

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsSurat

Surat: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has retained control of the Surat Municipal Corporation with a thumping majority. As counting for 116 seats was completed at the time of writing, BJP secured victory in 111 of them, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 4 seats and the Indian National Congress (Congress) managed to...Read More

BJP wins Jamnagar Municipal Corporation election

Apr 28, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Jamnagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the halfway mark in the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation election, putting the party on course for a clear victory. Out of the total 64 seats, results for 48 seats have been declared so far, including one unopposed seat. Of these, BJP has secured 44 seats, establi...Read More

BJP wins Vadodara Municipal Corporation election

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsVadodara

Vadodara: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive lead in the Vadodara Municipal Corporation election, crossing the halfway mark comfortably and heading towards victory. Out of the total 76 seats, results for 56 have been declared so far, including two unopposed seats. Of these, BJP has won 51 seats,...Read More

BJP wins Rajkot Municipal Corporation election

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsSaurastra

Rajkot: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a thumping victory in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation election, winning 65 out of 72 seats. According to the final results, all 72 seats have been declared, with the Indian National Congress (Congress) managing to win 7 seats. The outcome reinforces BJ...Read More

AAP Wins 4 Taluka Panchayats in Narmada’s Tribal Belt

Apr 28, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Narmada: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has put up a strong performance in the tribal belt of Narmada district, winning control of four taluka panchayats in the local body elections. AAP secured a clear majority in Dediapada, Garudeshwar, Sagbara and Chikda taluka panchayats, marking its growing influence in the region. In ...Read More

BJP sweeps Vyara Municipality polls, wins 26 of 28 seats

Apr 28, 2026 | GujaratSouth Gujarat

Vyara: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the Vyara Municipality election, winning 26 out of the total 28 seats. Of these, nine BJP candidates were elected unopposed, underscoring the party’s strong position in the civic body. The remaining 17 seats were also won by the BJP after coun...Read More

BJP Wins Nadiad Municipal Corporation Election

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPCentral GujaratGujaratPolitics

Nadiad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the Nadiad Municipal Corporation by winning 34 out of 52 seats so far, as counting progresses. The party has won 3 seats unopposed and 31 through elections. Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress (INC) has managed to secure a lone seat so far in Ward 12. With final...Read More

BJP Wins Surendranagar Municipal Corporation Election

Apr 28, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Surendranagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the Surendranagar Municipal Corporation elections, crossing the halfway mark comfortably and moving well ahead as counting continues. Out of a total of 52 seats, BJP has won 36 seats through elections and 3 unopposed, while Congress has s...Read More

BJP Wins Unjha Municipality Election in North Gujarat

Apr 28, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Unjha: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the Unjha Municipality elections in North Gujarat, winning 31 out of the total 36 seats. Of these, 22 seats were won unopposed, highlighting the party’s strong foothold in the town. Independent candidates secured the remaining 5 seats. With ...Read More

Congress Wins Dabhoi Municipality Election

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPoliticsVadodara

Dabhoi: The Indian National Congress (INC) has won the Dabhoi Municipality elections, securing a majority of seats in the 36-member civic body. The party has won 21 seats, including 4 unopposed victories. Congress registered a clean sweep in six wards, Ward Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, areas with a significant Muslim po...Read More

BJP Wins Savli Municipality Election

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPoliticsVadodara

Savli: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the Savli Municipality elections, winning 21 out of the total 24 seats. Of these, one seat was won unopposed, while the remaining 20 were secured through voting. The remaining 3 seats were won by the Congress party. With counting now complete, BJ...Read More

BJP surges past majority mark in Morbi Municipal Corporation polls

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsSaurastra

Morbi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a commanding lead in the Morbi Municipal Corporation election, crossing the majority mark with ease. Out of the total 52 seats in the civic body, results for 39 seats have been declared so far, and all have been won by the BJP. With this clean sweep in the declared seat...Read More

BJP wins Navsari Municipal Corporation election

Apr 28, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsSouth Gujarat

Navsari: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a clear majority in the Navsari Municipal Corporation election, winning all 40 seats for which results have been declared so far. Out of the total 52 seats in the civic body, counting has been completed for 40 seats, including two that were won unopposed. The BJP h...Read More