DeshGujarat | Gujarat News Live Updates Business News Politics Weather

Ahmedabad: Days after the deadly blast in an illegal fireworks factory in Vastral that claimed 10 lives, authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal firecracker storage units. On Tuesday, the Changodar police raided two illegal fireworks godowns and seized firecrackers worth Rs 39.57 crore, while arresting ...Read More

Gujarat Govt Transfers 13 GAS Class-1 Officers

Jul 21, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government on Tuesday ordered a fresh round of transfers and appointments in the Gujarat Administrative Service (GAS), transferring 13 Class-1 officers serving in the Selection and Senior Scale across various departments and districts. DeshGujaratRead More

#GAS cadre

AMC Seals 25 Properties Over Fire Safety and Illegal Construction Violations

Jul 21, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Following the fire incident on July 18, 2026, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched a special drive to inspect the fire safety compliance and legal status of properties across the city. As part of the drive, a total of 25 properties were sealed on Tuesday during a joint operation carried ou...Read More

#AMC

McDonald's Outlet in Ahmedabad Sealed After Customer Gets Chicken Burger Instead of Veg Order

Jul 21, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A McDonald's outlet in the Naroda area was sealed by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) after a customer alleged that he was served a non-vegetarian burger instead of the vegetarian burger he had ordered online. According to the complaint, the customer placed an online order on the night of July 20 fro...Read More

#AMC

Featured Video

View AllInside India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train: A Leap Towards Green Mobility

Jul 21, 2026 | Business, Gujarat Featured

GIFT City, IFSCA Launch Young Builders' Program to Nurture Next-Gen FinTech Startups

GIFT City: GIFT City today announced the launch of the Young Builders’ Program under the GIFT International FinTech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH), in strategic collaboration with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). As per a press release, the initiative aims to identify, cultivate, and acc...Read More

#Gift city

GUJARATI
Recommended

More NEWS

INDO-MIM Limited's IPO to Open on July 23

Jul 21, 2026 | Business

Ahmedabad: INDO-MIM Limited proposes to open an initial public offering of its equity shares of face value of ₹1 each on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The anchor investor bidding date is one working day prior to the bid/offer opening date, being Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The bid/offer closing date is Monday, July 27, 2026...Read More

#IPO

Tira Brings Viral K-Beauty Brand Dr. Melaxin to India

Jul 21, 2026 | Business

Mumbai: Tira, the omnichannel beauty destination from Reliance Retail, continues to expand its portfolio of globally sought-after beauty brands with the exclusive launch of Dr. Melaxin, the fast-rising South Korean dermo-cosmetic brand known for its science-led approach to skincare. The brand will be available exclu...Read More

#Reliance Industries Limited #Reliance Retail

IPE Global Signs MoU with Gujarat Skill Development Mission for She Works Initiative

Jul 21, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: IPE Global, a leading international development consultancy, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM), Government of Gujarat, to advance the She Works initiative, an initiative dedicated to strengthening young women’s participation in ...Read More

SMC Water Supply to Be Disrupted in Parts of Surat on July 23 Due to DGVCL Work

Jul 21, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: Residents in several parts of Surat will face disruption in water supply on July 23 as the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced a temporary shutdown of the Dindoli Water Distribution Station for planned electrical maintenance by Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL). According to the civic bo...Read More

#DGVCL #SMC

Day After Shela Sighting, Leopard Now 'Spotted' in Zundal of Ahmedabad

Jul 21, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Just a day after a leopard was spotted wandering in the Shela area of the city, another leopard sighting has now been reported from the Jhundal-Chandkheda area late Monday night. The two sightings, reported from locations over 25 km apart, come as the Forest Department continues its search-and-rescue operati...Read More

#Leopard

Builder Booked for Duping Buyers by Selling Same Shops Twice in Valsad

Jul 21, 2026 | Gujarat South Gujarat

Valsad: A builder has been booked for allegedly cheating three buyers, including a retired schoolteacher, of nearly Rs 1.8 crore by allegedly selling the same commercial shops to multiple parties and later mortgaging them to a bank. The complaint was lodged at the Valsad Rural Police Station by retired teacher Bhula...Read More

#Valsad

Tax Dispute Escalates Between Sanand GIDC Industries and Gram Panchayats

Jul 21, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A tax dispute between industries in the Sanand GIDC estates and local gram panchayats has intensified, with panchayats allegedly refusing to accept professional tax payments from companies that have not cleared their property tax dues. The move has created compliance issues for industries, which argue tha...Read More

#Sanand

Surat Man Alleges Rs 45 Lakh Gold Bars Swapped with Fake Ones in Canara Bank Locker

Jul 21, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: A 53-year-old businessman has alleged that three 100-gram gold bars, worth around Rs 45 lakh, were replaced with fake ones while kept in his bank locker. The alleged theft came to light after the family decided to move their valuables from the locker to their home. The complainant, Reenam Shah, who owns a pha...Read More

Aadhaar Linking Now Mandatory for Vehicle Ownership Transfer and NOC Services

Jul 21, 2026 | Gujarat India

Ahmedabad: The Central government has introduced a new Aadhaar-based verification system for vehicle ownership transfers and No Objection Certificate (NOC) services to make the process more transparent, secure and hassle-free. The revised system has been implemented across the country, including Gujarat, from July 15, ...Read More

#RTO

ACB Gujarat Nabs Talati-Mantri and Aide in Decoy Bribe Trap

Jul 20, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Monday caught a Talati-cum-Mantri and a contractual computer operator red-handed in a decoy bribe trap. The accused allegedly accepted a bribe of Rs. 7,500 to assess a newly constructed residential house in Haldharu Gram Panchayat of Kamrej taluka in Surat district....Read More

#ACB Gujarat

AMC Crackdown on Illegal Firecracker-Making Units in Ahmedabad: 300 Units Inspected in 2 Days

Jul 20, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: In the wake of the fatal firecracker factory blast in Ramol, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched a citywide fire safety enforcement drive, inspecting nearly 300 industrial and commercial units over the last two days and initiating action against suspected illegal and hazardous operations. ...Read More

#AMC

Personal Accident Cover in Bike Insurance: Why It Matters

Jul 20, 2026 | Business

Riding a two-wheeler offers convenience, flexibility, and cost-effective mobility for millions of people. However, it also comes with a higher level of exposure to road-related risks compared to many other vehicles. Even careful riders may encounter unforeseen situations that result in injuries or permanent disability....Read More

AMC Clerk Caught in ACB Gujarat Bribe Trap

Jul 20, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday caught a junior clerk of the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) allegedly accepting a ₹2,000 bribe from a citizen for processing a property tax-related application. The accused has been identified as Jay Dinesh Kulkarni (33), a Class-III Junior Clerk in ...Read More

#ACB Gujarat #AMC

IMD Issues High Wave Alert for Gujarat Coast; Fishermen Warned Against Venturing into Sea Till July 24

Jul 20, 2026 | Gujarat Saurastra South Gujarat

Ahmedabad: High waves of up to 4.3 metres are expected along several parts of the Gujarat coastline until July 21, prompting authorities to advise against marine activities and the operation of small vessels. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued high wave alerts for multiple coa...Read More

#IMD #Monsoon 2026

Pavagadh Draws 3.84 Crore Devotees in 4 Years as Gujarat Executes ₹359-Crore Mega Master Plan

Jul 20, 2026 | Central Gujarat Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government is implementing a ₹359-crore Mega Master Plan to upgrade infrastructure and pilgrim facilities at the Mahakali Temple in Pavagadh, one of the state's most prominent religious and heritage destinations. The temple, along with the Champaner Archaeological Park, is part of the UNESCO ...Read More

#Champaner #Pavagadh

Range Forest Officer Dies While Chasing Timber Smugglers in Gujarat; Govt Orders Probe

Jul 20, 2026 | India

Gandhinagar: Range Forest Officer (RFO) Vikas Desai was killed in an accident while chasing suspected timber smugglers in the Tapti range of Tapi district, prompting the Gujarat government to announce a detailed investigation and reiterate its zero-tolerance policy against forest-related crimes. Paying tribute to th...Read More

63 Suspected Chandipura Virus Cases Reported in Gujarat So Far; 12 Test Positive

Jul 20, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: A total of 63 suspected Chandipura virus cases have been reported in Gujarat so far, of which 12 have tested positive, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said after chairing a review meeting on the state's preparedness and response. Of the 12 confirmed cases, nine are from Gujarat and three are from Rajast...Read More

Understanding Hair Structure and What Keeps Hair Healthy

Jul 20, 2026 | Business

Most people only think about their hair when something goes wrong — it starts thinning, breaking, or falling out more than usual. But understanding how hair actually works, right from its structure, can help you make better decisions about how you care for it. The Basic Structure of Hair Hair is a protein filam...Read More

Gujarat Gas Hikes CNG Price by Rs 2

Jul 20, 2026 | Gujarat Surat

Surat: Gujarat Gas has increased the price of CNG by ₹2 per kg, with the revised rates coming into effect on Monday. Following the hike, CNG in Surat will now cost ₹85.01 per kg. The increase is expected to impact thousands of auto-rickshaw drivers, school van operators, and private vehicle owners who rely on CNG ...Read More

#Gujarat Gas

Delhi - Daman Alliance Air Flight Diverted to Ahmedabad Airport Amid Bad Weather

Jul 20, 2026 | Ahmedabad Aviation Gujarat Travel

Ahmedabad: An Alliance Air flight from Delhi to Daman was unable to land at Daman airport on Monday morning due to bad weather and poor visibility. After two unsuccessful landing attempts, the pilot diverted the aircraft to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad as a precaution. According to avail...Read More

#Ahmedabad Airport #Alliance Air #Daman #Delhi

Ahmedabad Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast: Death Toll Rises to 10; Two Accused Sent to 7-Day Remand

Jul 20, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The death toll in the explosion at an illegal firecracker factory on the outskirts of the city has risen to 10 after another victim, who had suffered over 95% burns, died during treatment at Civil Hospital. Meanwhile, a metro court on Monday granted seven-day police remand to two of the three accused in the ...Read More

#AMC #Fire

Gujarat Police Conduct Searches at Suspected Madrasas After Arrest of 13 JeM Operatives

Jul 20, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Police have intensified their investigation into the alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror module uncovered in the state, launching a statewide search operation at suspected locations, including madrasas linked to some of the arrested suspects. The crackdown follows the arrest of 13 alleged Jaish-e-M...Read More

#ATS Gujarat #Gujarat ATS

NMC Issues Final Warning to 15 Gujarat Medical Colleges Over ABDM HMIS Non-Compliance

Jul 20, 2026 | Gujarat India

Ahmedabad: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a final warning to medical colleges across the country, including 15 institutions in Gujarat, for failing to comply with the mandatory implementation of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The Comm...Read More

Anand Child Rape-Murder Accused Killed in Encounter After Attacking Cops

Jul 20, 2026 | Central Gujarat Gujarat

Anand: A 25-year-old, Suresh Vitthalbhai Parmar, arrested in connection with the abduction, rape and killing of a 4.5-year-old girl from Vasad, was shot dead Monday morning after police allegedly fired in self-defence when the accused attacked them and tried to flee custody. Police say the accused attacked two escorti...Read More

#Anand

Gujarat Govt Gives Urban Development Dept Sole Authority to Issue Factory Fire NOCs

Jul 20, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has decided to vest the Urban Development Department (UDD) with exclusive authority over fire safety regulation and the issuance of Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for factories across the state, ending nearly five years of administrative ambiguity between the Urban Development...Read More

#Gandhinagar

Ambaji Gabbar Ropeway to Remain Shut for Four Days

Jul 20, 2026 | Faith Gujarat North Gujarat Religious

Ambaji: The ropeway service to Gabbar Hill at Ambaji, one of the country's prominent pilgrimage centres and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, will remain suspended for four days from July 21 to July 24 due to annual maintenance work. The decision has been taken by Usha Breco Limited, the company operating the ropeway, t...Read More

#Ambaji

Five Booked in Vadodara for ₹2.62 Crore Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Land Compensation Fraud

Jul 20, 2026 | Gujarat Vadodara

Vadodara: A resident of Padra has alleged that his maternal uncle and four others forged documents in the name of his deceased mother to fraudulently claim over ₹2.62 crore in compensation paid for land acquired for the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project. Based on a complaint filed by Lalji Soma Padhiyar, a resident ...Read More

#Delhi-Mumbai Express way #Vadodara Police

Gujarat Govt Amends Mining Rules to Ease Transfer of Leases to Legal Heirs

Jul 20, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has amended the Gujarat Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017, introducing a clear procedure for the transfer of mining leases and related rights to legal heirs after the death of a leaseholder. The revised rules also lay down timelines for intimation, penalties for delays, and provis...Read More

#Mining

Ahmedabad Hottest in Gujarat at 36.4°C Amid Cloudy Skies

Jul 20, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The city remained mostly cloudy on Sunday, with light rain reported in the evening. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Ahmedabad received 1 mm of rainfall till 8 pm. The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded in Ahmedabad at 36.4°C, which was 2.7 degrees above normal....Read More

#IMD #Monsoon 2026 #Rain

Leopard Sighted in Ahmedabad

Jul 20, 2026 | Ahmedabad Gujarat

Ahmedabad: A leopard has been sighted by locals in Sharandeep society of Ghuma area in the outskirts of Ahmedabad late last night. The members of the society passed this information on this to Kankariya Zoo run by Adavad Municipal Corporation(AMC). CCTV footage of the leopard in the society has gone viral meanwhi...Read More

#Leopard #Wildlife