Category Articles: Politics

50 Spotted Deer Released in Forests of Surat District

July 19, 2026

Gandhinagar:The Gujarat Forest Department has translocated 50 spotted deer (Axis axis) from the Sasan Gir Wildlife Division to the Mandvi Forest Range in Surat district. The initiative is intended to strengthen the natural prey base for carnivores, enhance biodiversity, and support long-term ecological balance in South Gujarat. The translocation was carried out in three phases between May and June this year. A total of 21 spotted deer were released on May 23, followed by 16 on June 18 and ano...Read More

Only two candidates in fray in Manjalpur assembly seat by-election

July 16, 2026
Only two candidates in fray in Manjalpur assembly seat by-election

Vadodara: Manjalpur assembly seat by-poll in Vadodara city of Central Gujarat will have only two candidates. No other candidate is in fray in this by-poll, voting for which is going to take place on 30th July. After the last date of withdrawal of nomination forms, the only two candidates remaining in fray are Satendra Patel (Satish Patel) of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Bhikhabhai Rabari of Indian National Congress. Both are candidates of recognized national political party. W...Read More

Congress Fields Bhikha Rabari for Manjalpur Assembly By-Election

July 13, 2026
Congress Fields Bhikha Rabari for Manjalpur Assembly By-Election

Vadodara: The Congress on Sunday announced Bhikhabhai Rabari as its candidate for the July 30 by-election to the Manjalpur Assembly constituency, where he will take on the BJP's Satish Govindbhai Patel. In a statement, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had approved Rabari's candidature for the bypoll. Rabari, a senior leader from Vadodara, currently serves as the vice-president of the Gujarat Congress. He also held a ministerial position in ...Read More

BJP fields Satish Patel for Manjalpur Assembly by-election

July 09, 2026
BJP fields Satish Patel for Manjalpur Assembly by-election

Vadodara: Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Satish Govindbhai Patel (Chhani) for upcoming by-election of Manjalpur assembly seat in Vadodara. The seat is vacant due to passing away of then sitting MLA Yogeshbhai Patel. Patel is former president of Vadodara district BJP and former Chairman of Standing Committee in Vadodara Municipal Corporation. DeshGujaratRead More

Centre Waives Coastal Shipping Licence for Foreign Vessels Chartered by GIFT City IFSC Units

July 09, 2026
Centre Waives Coastal Shipping Licence for Foreign Vessels Chartered by GIFT City IFSC Units

New Delhi: The Central Government has given major relief to the units established in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, by exempting them from the requirement to obtain a licence for foreign vessels taken on charter. As per the notification issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on 7 July 2026, this exemption has been granted under Section 37 of the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025. Under t...Read More

From Villages to Silicon Dreams: PM Modi Interacts with Young Workforce at CG Semi Plant in Sanand

July 05, 2026
From Villages to Silicon Dreams: PM Modi Interacts with Young Workforce at CG Semi Plant in Sanand

Sanand: During the inauguration of CG Semi's new OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) plant, considered a key milestone for India's semiconductor sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the young employees working there. He listened to and appreciated the stories of youths from various states across the country, particularly those from rural and tribal areas. Among these employees was Poonam Kumari from the Giridih district of Jharkhand. She shared that after complet...Read More

Ahmedabad Court Rejects Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea Seeking PM Modi’s Degree Records

July 05, 2026
Ahmedabad Court Rejects Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea Seeking PM Modi’s Degree Records

Ahmedabad: A city sessions court on Saturday dismissed a revision application filed by former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, who had sought directions to Gujarat University to produce documents related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualifications and degree. The matter arises from a criminal defamation case filed by Gujarat University against Kejriwal and AAP MP Sanjay Singh over their alleged remarks concerning the university...Read More

PM Modi in Gujarat, inaugurates CG Semi OSAT facility in Sanand

July 04, 2026
PM Modi in Gujarat, inaugurates CG Semi OSAT facility in Sanand

Sanand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. Highlighting the significance of the occasion, the Prime Minister framed the launch as a testament to the nation's unwavering commitment to its goals. He emphasized that the country consistently translates its strong resolutions into tangible realities without hesitation. "Today's event is proof that whatever India resolves to do, it firmly accomplishe...Read More

PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6 to 11

July 04, 2026
PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6 to 11

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6 to 11, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. The MEA note said, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Prabowo Subianto, Prime Minister hri Narendra Modi will pay a visit to Indonesia from 6-8 July, 2026. This will be Prime Minister’s fourth visit to Indonesia and his first bilateral visit since the elevation of India-Indone...Read More

Official Note on PM Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on July 4

July 03, 2026
Official Note on PM Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on July 4

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting his home state of Gujarat tomorrow. As per an official note from his office, at around 4:30 PM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Facility in Sanand, Ahmedabad. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. Prime Minister will inaugurate the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The inauguration marks a significant milesto...Read More