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BJP Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Kadi Municipality, Wins 28 Seats Unopposed

Apr 15, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratNorth GujaratPolitics

Kadi: Even before polling for the local body elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive lead in the Kadi Municipality, winning a two-thirds majority with a significant number of candidates elected unopposed. Out of the total 36 seats, BJP candidates have been declared winners unopposed on 28 se...Read More

Gujarat HC Issues Notices to Meta, Google, X, Reddit Over AI Deepfake Misuse

Apr 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to Meta India, Google, X, Reddit and Scribd on a PIL seeking a robust framework to curb misuse of AI in creating and circulating deepfakes. A division bench led by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice D N Ray, while making the notices returnable on May 8, also d...Read More

40-km Narmada Pipeline Work Begins for Jambusar Bulk Drug Park

Apr 15, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: The country’s first bulk drug park is rapidly taking shape in Bharuch district, with major infrastructure works now underway. Responding to a query raised by MP Govind Dholakia in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Anupriya Patel recently stated that the development of essential facilities has begun, including ...Read More

Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad Being Emptied to Carry Out Vasna Barrage Repairs

Apr 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati River flowing through the city is set to run dry for nearly two months as authorities commence large-scale repair work on the Vasna Barrage. According to officials, the river will be completely emptied by Wednesday evening to facilitate the repair and replacement of 18 gates at the barrage, ...Read More

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View AllMukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani and Radhika Lay Foundation of Vantara University in Gujarat

Apr 14, 2026 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Sports Featured

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans vs CSK Matches Swapped Due to Local Polls in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a change in the fixtures of the Gujarat Titans against the Chennai Super Kings for the ongoing TATA IPL 2026, with match venues for two key encounters now swapped. According to the revised schedule, the afternoon fixture between GT and CSK, orig...Read More

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Gujarat Congress Accuses BJP of Using Police, Administration to Influence Local Polls

Apr 15, 2026 | CongressGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Wednesday alleged irregularities and misuse of administrative machinery in the ongoing local body election process across the state. Criticising the alleged misuse of police and administrative machinery at the behest of the BJP, GPCC Media Convener and Spok...Read More

Surat Cyber Cell Busts Fake Air Ticket Scam; Accused Held from Bengaluru

Apr 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Cyber Crime Cell of the city police has busted a fake air ticket scam and arrested a Bengaluru-based accused who allegedly duped travel agents and passengers by issuing forged flight tickets that appeared genuine. The accused, Humayun Kabir, an Ayurvedic practitioner by profession, allegedly lured victims b...Read More

GSRTC Buses Get QR Code-Based Passenger Feedback System

Apr 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has rolled out a QR code-based feedback system to enhance passenger experience across its bus network. Under the new initiative, commuters can scan QR codes placed near their seats to register complaints, submit feedback, or rate services in real time. ...Read More

The Fern Signs Desert Inn Beacon in Rann of Kutch

Apr 15, 2026 | BusinessGujaratKutch

Kutch: The Fern Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Desert Inn Beacon in the Greater Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, further strengthening its footprint in the state. With this addition, the hospitality group’s portfolio in Gujarat now stands at 37 operational and upcoming properties. The upcoming hotel will f...Read More

Scuffle Erupts Between Congress and BJP in Dabhoi After Congress Candidate Withdrawal

Apr 15, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPoliticsVadodara

Vadodara: The final day for the withdrawal of nomination papers in the local body elections witnessed high drama and political tension in Dabhoi taluka, where clashes broke out between BJP and Congress workers following the withdrawal of a Congress candidate. The situation escalated at the Lingasthali seat of the Dabh...Read More

Travel Operators Protest at Mulad Toll Plaza on NH-48; Seek Exemption for Local Vehicles

Apr 15, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: Local travel operators and drivers staged a protest at the Mulad toll plaza in Bharuch district on Wednesday against toll collection, leading to major traffic disruption in the area. The situation turned tense when protesting drivers parked their buses at the toll plaza, demanding exemption from toll charges ...Read More

Watch: Fire Breaks Out at Iskcon Atria in Vadodara; Over 10 Tenders Deployed

Apr 15, 2026 | GujaratVadodaraVideo

Vadodara: A major fire broke out in a multi-storey commercial building in the Gotri area of the city on Wednesday afternoon, triggering panic among occupants and prompting a large-scale emergency response. The blaze erupted in a 10-storey commercial complex called Iskcon Atria-2, with flames quickly spreading to the u...Read More

Best Mediclaim Policy in India for 2026: What Thoughtful Policyholders Look for in a Legacy Product

Apr 15, 2026 | Business

Choosing a mediclaim policy in India can feel complex, especially with the growing number of health insurance plans available in the market. Differences in coverage structure, policy conditions, hospital networks, and insurer reliability often make the decision more difficult for many buyers. As a result, policyholders...Read More

Traffic Signals in Surat to Remain Shut During Afternoon Hours Amid Scorching Heat

Apr 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: In view of rising summer temperatures and intense heat in the city, the Surat City Traffic Police has taken a significant decision to provide relief to motorists, especially two-wheeler riders. Starting today, traffic signals on major roads will remain non-operational during afternoon hours to reduce commuters...Read More

142 Ceramic Units Operational in Morbi: Gujarat Gas

Apr 15, 2026 | BusinessGujaratSaurastra

Morbi: Around 142 ceramic units in Morbi are currently operational amid the ongoing global energy crisis, Gujarat Gas Limited said in an official press release. GGL, the authorised supplier of piped natural gas (PNG) in the region, has intensified support to the ceramic industry, which was severely impacted by disrupt...Read More

From ₹61 Lakh to ₹3.12 Crore: Raju Karpada’s Assets Surge Manifold Since 2022

Apr 15, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsSaurastra

Surendranagar: Raju Karpada, former chief of the Aam Aadmi Party’s Kisan Wing, who recently left the party to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, is contesting the Surendranagar District Panchayat elections on a BJP ticket from the Muli-2 seat. Details disclosed in his election affidavit indicate a sharp rise in ...Read More

Man Assaults Toll Staff, Damages Barricade at Vaghasiya Toll Plaza; Video Goes Viral

Apr 15, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Wankaner: A case has been registered against a man for passing a vehicle without paying toll tax at the Vaghasia toll plaza near Wankaner and for assaulting staff. In the incident, the accused also beat up a toll booth employee and threatened to kill him. The incident took place on April 8 at around 12:30 am. The driv...Read More

Surat Police Arrest 'RTI Activist' in ₹20 Lakh Extortion Bid

Apr 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Chowk Bazar police have arrested a 37-year-old 'RTI activist' for allegedly attempting to extort money from a manufacturer by threatening action against his construction project. The accused, Prashant Kachhadiya, had filed an RTI application with the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) regarding a four-storey bui...Read More

200 Trees to Be Relocated for Ahmedabad Airport’s New Integrated Terminal Project

Apr 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: As Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport gears up for a major expansion, a large-scale tree transplantation drive has begun on the ground. Over 200 trees have been identified for relocation as part of the proposed New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) project. The first phase, targeted for comple...Read More

AMC to Auction Two Plots in Bodakdev & Motera with ₹260.85 Crore Base Value

Apr 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced the e-auction of two high-value commercial plots in Motera and Bodakdev, with a combined minimum revenue potential of approximately ₹260.85 crore based on upset prices. The auction offers two significant commercial opportunities: Motera Plot (Plot N...Read More

Several Western Railway Trains Affected Due to Girder Delaunching Work on Atul-Valsad Section

Apr 15, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySouth GujaratTravel

Ahmedabad: Western Railway has issued a passenger advisory informing that several train services will be affected due to ongoing girder delaunching work between the Atul and Valsad section over multiple days. The work will impact both UP and DOWN trains through cancellations, rescheduling, and regulation of services. ...Read More

Mercury Soars Across Gujarat; Ahmedabad Sizzles at 41.4°C, Surat Nears 40°C

Apr 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSurat

Ahmedabad: Summer heat is intensifying in the city, with the mercury crossing the 41°C mark and continuing to rise. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ahmedabad recorded a maximum temperature of 41.4°C on April 14, which is 0.8°C above normal. A day earlier, the city had already touched 41.0°C,...Read More

Monkey Menace: 5 Injured in Three Localities of Ahmedabad

Apr 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Residents of Adarshnagar, Vijaynagar and Pragatinagar areas in the city have been living in fear after a spate of monkey attacks over the past four days left multiple people injured. In just two days, from Monday to Tuesday, four to five residents were reportedly bitten, raising serious safety concerns, par...Read More

National morale is the invisible force that determines victory or defeat: NSA Ajit Doval in Gujarat

Apr 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday delivered a wide-ranging and thought-provoking address at the convocation ceremony of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gujarat, underlining that national security is not merely about military strength but is fundamentally rooted in the morale and willpowe...Read More

President Murmu Confers Honorary Doctorate on NSA Ajit Doval at RRU Convocation in Gujarat

Apr 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred an honorary doctorate on Ajit Doval during the convocation ceremony of Rashtriya Raksha University. The ceremony honoured Doval for his distinguished career and “meritorious devotion” to the nation. A recipient of the Kirti Chakra in 1989, Doval was the yo...Read More

Centre Revises Overloading Fee Norms on National Highways; Rules Effective April 15

Apr 14, 2026 | IndiaRoad Journey

New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has notified the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026, introducing a revised framework to streamline fee collection for overloaded vehicles on National Highways. The new rules will come into force from A...Read More

Gym Trainer Held in Surat for Stalking Hindu Married Woman, Blackmailing and Extorting Husband

Apr 14, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Surat Police has arrested a gym trainer, Shabbir Azgar Trunkwala, for allegedly stalking a married woman and extorting money from her husband through blackmail. The harassment reportedly began seven years ago when the woman joined the Puja L1 Gym in the Citylight area, ...Read More

ACB Gujarat Nabs Talati-Mantri in Bribe Case

Apr 14, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

Patan: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught a Talati-cum-Minister red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹70,000. The accused, Hamirbhai Raisangbhai Thakor, was posted at Dudakha Gram Panchayat in Sami taluka of Patan district. According to the ACB, the complainant, a contractor, required soil for his work. When h...Read More

Godhra - Vadodara Section of Delhi - Mumbai Expressway Opens to Traffic on Trial Basis

Apr 14, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratRoad JourneyTravelVadodara

Vadodara: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways today announced that the Godhra–Vadodara stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway has been completed and opened to traffic on a trial basis from April 13, 2026. The expressway will be officially inaugurated after the successful completion of the trial phase,...Read More

India-Flagged LPG Tanker Jag Vikram Reaches Kandla After Crossing Strait of Hormuz

Apr 14, 2026 | GujaratIndiaKutch

Kandla: Another Indian-flagged LPG carrier, Jag Vikram, transporting 20,400 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, reached Kandla port in Gujarat on Tuesday. Owned by Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company, the LPG tanker, carrying 24 crew members, had sailed earlier and successfully crossed the Strait of Horm...Read More

WII to Train 60+ Forest Staff as Gujarat Seeks to Bring Tigress to Ratanmahal

Apr 14, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratIndia

Dahod: A tiger that has been residing in the Ratanmahal forest area of Dahod district for over a year has now been considered a permanent presence by the Gujarat Forest Department. As part of preparations to introduce a tigress and boost the state’s tiger population, a five-member expert team from the Wildlife Instit...Read More

Talala Kesar Mango Season to Kick Off on April 19; First Export Consignment Heads to US

Apr 14, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Talala: The highly anticipated Kesar mango season is set to begin at the Talala Marketing Yard on Sunday, April 19, starting a week earlier than last year, when trading commenced on April 26. Even before the formal opening of the domestic market, the region’s famed Kesar mangoes have already reached international mar...Read More

Asphalt Shortage Due to West Asia Crisis Stalls Road Works in Ahmedabad

Apr 14, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has begun impacting municipal development works in Ahmedabad, with road construction and maintenance projects slowing down significantly due to a shortage of asphalt. It is learnt that road works in the city have nearly come to a standstill ...Read More

Jamsaheb Grants Development Rights for 7 Plots Worth ₹6,692 Crore to Adani Group in ₹219 Crore Deal

Apr 14, 2026 | GujaratIndiaSaurastra

Jamnagar: In what is being described as the largest Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the history of Jamnagar, Jamsaheb Shatrushalyasinhji Maharaj has partnered with Highwoods Infraspace Private Limited, a company under the Adani Group, to spearhead a massive urban development project. The agreement involves the tr...Read More

Dispute Over Online Business Sparks Violent Clash in Surat Society; Videos Go Viral

Apr 14, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Tension flared at Sant Devidas Society in the Sarthana Jakatnaka area of Surat after a minor dispute escalated into a violent clash between local women and a group of youths running an online business from a rented house. Videos of the incident, showing members from both sides engaged in a scuffle and tearing ea...Read More