Sharadiya Navratri 2026 Begins; Festive Season Kicks Off across Gujarat
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Over 75 Hindu Families Threaten Exodus from Gujarat’s Ganeshpura, Over Alleged Harassment by Muslims

Oct 10, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Sabarkantha: More than 75 Hindu families belonging to the Rawat (Chenwa) community in Ganeshpura village of Idar taluka in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district have threatened to leave the village, alleging persistent harassment, intimidation and restrictions on religious and cultural celebrations by members of the...Read More

Anti-Submarine Warfare Water Craft Named after Gujarat's Coastal Town to be Launched on Oct 12

Oct 10, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Mumbai: Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on 12 Oct 2026 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The ceremony will be presided over by VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Na...Read More

Gujarat Announces Comprehensive MSME Assistance Scheme Under Industrial Policy 2026

Oct 09, 2026 | BusinessGujaratState Government

Gandhinagar, October 9, 2026: The Gujarat government has introduced a comprehensive assistance scheme for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under the Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026, offering incentives for capital investment, interest payments, electricity consumption, employment generation, ...Read More

Metro Train Services on PDEU - GIFT City Stretch Suffer Disruption; Train Operator and Controller Suspended

Oct 09, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: A metro train suffered glitch near GIFT City in Gandhinagar on the morning of Friday, October 9, 2026. The incident involved a pilot (pre-service) train operating during an early morning inspection run. Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) restricted operations between PDEU and GIFT City stations, causing...Read More

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Oct 09, 2026 | Business, India Featured

India Could Be Among First Countries to Roll Out 6G: Jio

New Delhi: Indian telecom giant Jio is gearing up for the 6G era. The company says India could be among the first countries to roll out 6G when global standards are finalised in 2030. Jio has already developed its pre-6G stack and Giga MIMO Radio, both of which are on display at the ongoing India Mobile Congress (IMC) ...Read More

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Gujarat Police Recruitment: Ex-Agniveers to Get Exemption from Written Exam

Oct 10, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: Former Agniveers will be eligible for recruitment to selected posts in the Gujarat Police without appearing for the physical test and written examination, as part of the state government's provisions for their induction into uniformed services. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the ...Read More

Fusion CX’s ₹702 crore IPO to open on October 14, price band set at ₹275-₹289 per share

Oct 10, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: Fusion CX Limited, a Customer Experience service and AI Data Infrastructure services provider has set the IPO price band for its ₹702 crore IPO at ₹275-₹289 per share. The public issue will open on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and close on Friday, October 16, 2026, while the anchor book will open for s...Read More

Congress leader Deepak Babariya passes away

Oct 10, 2026 | CongressGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: Former national general secretary of Congress party and ex Congress Working Committee member, Deepak Babariya passes away today. Babariya had contested Ahmedabad (East) Lok Sabha seat unsuccessfully. At peak of his career he had got opportunity to serve the party organization as general secretary with Madhya...Read More

Voting for Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) Election, various local by-polls this Sunday

Oct 09, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The State Election Commission, Gujarat, has announced that polling for general elections and by-elections across various local self-government bodies in the state will be held on October 11, 2026. These elections cover all seats for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, apart from polls for various munici...Read More

87 Jawans of BSF and CRPF Hospitalized Ahead of Statue of Unity Parade; 37 Under Treatment, 1 Death

Oct 09, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar:  A total of 87 security personnel from the BSF, CRPF and ITBP have been admitted to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital over the past 10 days after developing fever and other health complaints ahead of the parade at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia. Of them, 50 have recovered and been discharged, while 37 remain und...Read More

Gujarat Bets on Bio-Manufacturing to Strengthen Fertilizer Security Amid West Asia Crisis

Oct 09, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The ongoing conflict and instability in West Asia have highlighted the vulnerability of global fertilizer supply chains, underscoring the need to strengthen domestic agricultural-input security. In response to these challenges, Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, is planni...Read More

HD Fire Project Limited IPO to Open on Tuesday, October 13

Oct 08, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: HD Fire Protect Limited will open the bid/offer in relation to its initial public offering of the equity shares on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Bid/Offer will close on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The Anchor Investor Bidding Date shall be Monday, October 12, 2026. Bids can be made for a minimum of 55 Equ...Read More

FDCA Cracks Down on Illegal Drug Sales in Gujarat; Drugs Worth Over ₹42.6 Lakh Seized

Oct 08, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar, October 8, 2026: The Gujarat Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has taken action against four firms in Karjan and Surat for alleged illegal storage and sale of medicines, seizing drug stocks worth more than ₹42.6 lakh. The action was carried out following directions from Health Minister P...Read More

Gujarat Plans ₹100-Crore Marine Biotechnology Corridor at Mocha in Porbandar

Oct 08, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Gandhinagar, October 8, 2026: The Gujarat government has proposed an investment of ₹100 crore over five years to establish a Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (M-BRIC) at Mocha village in Porbandar district. The initiative, being developed by the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM) un...Read More

Ahmedabad’s First Rotary Parking Facility is Taking Shape ; 12 Cars can be Parked in Space for 2

Oct 08, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad, October 8, 2026: Ahmedabad is set to get its first modern rotary parking facility, with construction underway at the Ratanpol junction near Relief Road, one of the city’s busiest commercial areas. The initiative has been undertaken by the Central Zone Engineering Department of the Ahmedabad Municipal ...Read More

Gujarat Government to Build Rs 80.25 Crore Yatri Niwas in Ayodhya for Pilgrims

Oct 08, 2026 | FaithGujaratIndiaState Government

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government is set to construct a state-of-the-art ‘Yatri Niwas’ (Pilgrim Accommodation) in Ayodhya to provide pilgrims and travelers from Gujarat with comfortable accommodation and modern facilities during their visits to the holy city. The facility will be built at an estimated cost of...Read More

Vadodara sets Guinness Record for Largest Garba Dance

Oct 08, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Garba event organized by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation(VMC), jointly with United Ways Vadodara and participated by people of Vadodara has set Guinness World Record for largest Garba dance. The Garba dance was performed by nearly 50,000 people. The record was attempted post 11 pm in ...Read More

All wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Gujarat to reopen for tourists on October 9

Oct 07, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: In anticipation of upcoming festivals like Navratri and Diwali, the Gujarat State Forest Department has taken a decision for the benefit of domestic and international tourists. All wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Gujarat will be opened to visitors starting October 9, 2026. The Forest Department ...Read More

Vadodara to Host Viksit Bharat Sankalp Garba at United Way Grounds

Oct 07, 2026 | EventsGujaratVadodara

  Vadodara, October 7, 2026: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) will organise the “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Garba” at the United Way Garba Grounds in Vadodara on Wednesday as part of the Navratri celebrations. The event will feature singer and folk artist Atul Dada Purohit. Entry to the Garba will be ...Read More

Congress leader Virjibhai Thummar passes away

Oct 07, 2026 | CongressGujaratPoliticsSaurastra

Amreli: Former Lok Sabha member from Amreli and Congress leader Virji Thummar passed away today after prolonged illness. He was born in May 1959 in Amreli district of Saurashtra in farmer's family. He remained MLA of Lathi Babra assembly seat and also Member of parliament for Lok Sabha from Amreli seat. His daugh...Read More

25 Years of Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi’s Journey of Public Service

Oct 07, 2026 | Central GovernmentGujaratState Government

Special article by Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 7 October 2026: Twenty-five years ago, on October 7, 2001, Shri Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat. At that time, Gujarat was recovering from the devastating earthquake, and the key challenge was to rebuild people’s confidence. Shri Narendra Modi ...Read More

Rajkot Airport Winter Schedule to Take Effect from October 25

Oct 07, 2026 | AviationGujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: The winter flight schedule at Rajkot International Airport (Hirasar) will come into effect from October 25, with an increase in flight frequency compared with the current summer schedule and changes in timings on several routes. The revised schedule has adjusted the arrival and departure timings of sever...Read More

TARIL gets large GETCO order for transformers, shunt reactors

Oct 07, 2026 | BusinessGujarat

Ahmedabad: Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (TARIL) has received a large order from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) for the manufacture and supply of 500 MVA auto transformers and 80 MVAR and 125 MVAR shunt reactors, along with related works. The order is scheduled to be executed o...Read More

AUDA Approves Land Use Change for Motera Sports Enclave

Oct 07, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSports

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) has approved a proposal to change the zoning of more than 20,000 square metres of agricultural land in Motera to residential use, paving the way for development linked to the proposed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave. The decision was taken at AU...Read More

Gujarat Government Sets Clear, Strict SOP for Time-Bound Action on High Court Judgments

Oct 07, 2026 | GujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Government has taken an important step to ensure the timely implementation of High Court judgments. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been introduced for all state administrative departments, requiring them to take action within the prescribed process and timeline after receiving a court...Read More

AMC moves for long-term solution of congestion issues linked to Makarba LC-24 railway overbridge

Oct 06, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) today in a statement said it has initiated a series of measures to address traffic congestion reported around the LC-24 Makarba Railway Overbridge following its opening to traffic. As an immediate measure, AMC has implemented a ‘capsule design’ traffic layout ...Read More

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Suvendu Adhikari to be on Vadnagar Visit

Oct 06, 2026 | BJPGujaratNorth GujaratPolitics

Vadnagar: The concluding ceremony of the Varanasi-to-Vadnagar Seva Yatra will be held at 4 pm at Vadnagar. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will attend the event as special guests. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, BJP Gujarat in-charge Tarun Chug...Read More

United Way Atul Purohit Garba in Vadodara Free Entry ; Guinness Record to be Attempted

Oct 06, 2026 | EventsGujaratVadodara

Vadodara: Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is organising a special Garba event titled ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Garba’ on October 7,   ahead of Navratri to commemorate 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding constitutional office. The event will feature a performance by Atul Purohit, the globally ren...Read More

Surat Metro to Reflect ‘Diamond City’ Identity, Feature Stacked Stations and Major Engineering Innovations

Oct 06, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Surat Metro project is incorporating Surat’s identity as the world-renowned ‘Diamond City’ into the design of its trains and infrastructure. Designs inspired by various diamond cuts have been created for the ceiling and exterior elevation of the metro trains. The interiors have been designed to ensu...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Civil Hospital Superintendent a Class-1 Govt Officer in Rs 40,000 Bribery Case

Oct 06, 2026 | GujaratTribal Belt

Dahod: The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday caught Dr. Rahimbhai Ibrahimbhai Memon, 59, Medical Superintendent (Class-I) of J.S. Chauhan Civil Hospital in Devgadh Baria, while allegedly accepting a ₹40,000 bribe. According to the ACB, eight students appointed at the government hospital under the Dist...Read More

Anant Ambani Launches National Initiative to Transform Community Animal Welfare in India

Oct 06, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Jamnagar: On the occasion of World Animal Day, Anant M. Ambani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Limited and philanthropist dedicated to animal welfare, announced Champions of Care, a new Vantara initiative to strengthen community animal welfare through practical and sustainable solutions. The initiative brin...Read More

Gujarat to Add Five More Flying Training Organisations

Oct 06, 2026 | AviationGujaratState Government

Gandhinagar: As India’s aviation sector enters a period of rapid expansion, Gujarat is emerging as one of the country’s centres for pilot training. At present, Gujarat has five operational Flying Training Organisations. Four operate from state-owned airstrips at Mehsana and Amreli, while one functions at Bhavna...Read More

Thousands of Students Form Live Rangoli at GMDC Ground

Oct 06, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratVideo

Ahmedabad: Hundreds of schoolchildren gathered at the GMDC Ground in Ahmedabad for a function organised by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. One of the highlights of the event was a large live Rangoli created by the students in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra...Read More

Two-headed wolf snake found in Dahod, first such case reported in Gujarat

Oct 06, 2026 | GujaratTribal Belt

Dahod: A rare two-headed snake has been found in Dahod district, with wildlife rescuers identifying it as a non-venomous wolf snake. The unusual snake was spotted in the Dhanpur range and was subsequently brought safely to Dahod by a rescue team. According to Kinnar Desai, convener of the rescue team of Prakruti...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Class-1 Officer and his Middleman Driver in Rs 25,000 Bribe Case

Oct 06, 2026 | GujaratSaurastraState Government

Morbi: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on October 5 trapped a Deputy Director of Industrial Safety and Health and his driver while allegedly accepting a ₹25,000 bribe at Morbi. The accused were identified as Jatinbhai Sureshbhai Adesara (43), Deputy Director (Industrial Safety and Health) and Deputy Chief Inspect...Read More