Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has demolished around 4,000 illegal semi-permanent and temporary huts at Chandola Lake in the first phase of a major anti-encroachment drive. The structures, built by Bangladeshi nationals and individuals involved in illegal activities, had encroached upon nearly 1.5 lakh sq. m. of the lake area, which is now being cleared. Debris removal from the demolished structures began on Friday afternoon, and once completed, the lake will be gradua...Read More

Porbandar: The Indian Navy is conducting major military exercises in the Arabian Sea within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), keeping warships on high alert for any unusual activity, defence sources said. Four green notifications have been issued for live-firing drills near the Gujarat coast — just 85 nautical miles from the area where Pakistan is currently carrying out its own naval exercises. The exercises include multiple anti-ship and anti-aircraft firings. Indian Coast Guard vessels hav...Read More

Mumbai: On Thursday, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries (RIL), shared his vision for the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, being held at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. During his address, Ambani highlighted that India's media and entertainment industry, currently valued at $28 billion, is projected to surpass $100 billion over the next decade. He also commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his presence at the summit, particularly in the wake ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Starting tomorrow, the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro train service will be extended up to Sachivalaya (the State Secretariat and Assembly complex campus). With this extension, seven new metro stations will also become operational. Keeping this in mind, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) today shared the timetable for the extended route. As per the timetable, there will be around 26 trips of the train on both sides. The metro stations to be operational from Sunday are Koteshwar...Read More

Gandhinagar: Several parts of Gujarat witnessed intense heat on Friday, with temperatures staying above the 40°C mark in cities like Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Bhuj, and Gandhinagar. According to the weather report issued at 8:30 AM today, Rajkot recorded the highest maximum temperature at a scorching 43.0°C, 3.1 degrees above normal. Ahmedabad followed closely with a maximum temperature of 41.7°C, 1.0 degree above normal, while Bhuj sizzled at 41.5°C, registering a 2.4-degree departure from normal...Read More

Mumbai: Mumbai International Airport is set to roll out hand-carriage jewellery export operations starting 1st May 2025, in a boost to India’s gem and jewellery trade. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) formalised the procedure through circular dated 28th March 2025, enabling import/export via personal carriage, said an official press release today. A successful mock drill was conducted on 24th April 2025, with collaborative efforts from Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), BVC, P...Read More

Ahmedabad: The terror attack in Pahalgam, where terrorists stormed the Baisaran meadows and killed 26 people on Tuesday, has sparked widespread panic, especially among tourists from Gujarat. Travel agencies report that the majority of Kashmir bookings were cancelled following the incident. Kashmir, a top choice for summer travel due to its scenic beauty, has drawn significant interest this season. An Ahmedabad-based tour operator stated, “Over 25% of our summer clients had picked Kashmir, but...Read More

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met this evening under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister. The CCS was briefed in detail on the terrorist attack on 22 April 2025 in Pahalgam, in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were killed. A number of others sustained injuries. The CCS condemned the attack in the strongest terms and expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and hoped for the early recovery of the injured. Strong expressions of support ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The maximum temperature in various parts of Gujarat has surged above 40°C, with three cities recording maximum temperatures above 43°C. The rise in temperature has led to intense heat in these regions, affecting daily life and raising concerns for health and safety. Among the hottest cities, Surendranagar recorded the highest temperature at 43.7°C, followed by Rajkot at 43.5°C and Bhuj at 43.3°C. In Ahmedabad, the maximum temperature reached 42.7°C, which is 2.5°C above norma...Read More