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India’s space journey entered a new chapter on Saturday as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket. The mission, named Mission Aagaman, placed six payloads into a 450-km low Earth orbit, making India only the third country in the world, after the United States and China, to demonstrate private […]
A powerful explosion ripped through an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing unit in Ahmedabad’s Vastral area on Saturday afternoon, killing at least eight people and injuring several others, in what officials say may turn out to be an even bigger tragedy as search operations continue at the site. The blast occurred around 3:24 PM at a fireworks […]
At least 147 girls at a government residential school in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district were taken ill on Friday morning in a suspected case of mass food poisoning, sending health authorities scrambling and reopening uncomfortable questions about hostel food safety and communication with parents. Of the 215 students enrolled at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) […]
Gujarat has secured the top position in NITI Aayog’s first-ever Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026, emerging as India’s most investment-friendly state. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu followed closely in the second and third spots, highlighting their strong business ecosystems and investment potential. The newly launched index is designed to help states improve their investment climate by […]
The Gujarat Forest Department has decided to bring in the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to study whether there has been any change in the behaviour of Asiatic lions following a recent rise in attacks on humans across the state. Since last month, at least nine lion attacks have been reported in Gujarat, resulting in […]
A small tea stall owner in Ahmedabad has approached the Gujarat High Court after his entire bank account was frozen because of a ₹20 UPI payment that was later found to be linked to an alleged cyber fraud case being investigated by the Telangana Police. The case has raised concerns about whether authorities should freeze […]
India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train, marking an important step in the country’s clean energy journey. The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, becoming the latest addition to India’s efforts to build greener transport systems. At first, the project may seem surprising. After all, Indian […]
In a major move that could impact thousands of families, the Canadian government has temporarily stopped accepting new applications under its Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The decision is expected to particularly affect Indian families, many of whom hope to sponsor their parents for permanent residency in Canada. The announcement was made by Immigration, Refugees […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested five more people in connection with its investigation into an terror module linked to the banned Pakistan-based organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). With these latest arrests, the total number of accused in the case has increased to 13. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation launched earlier this month […]
A 35-year-old woman from Gujarat’s Patan district has died after she was allegedly set on fire by her neighbour during an argument over the repayment of a ₹5,000 loan, police said. The victim, Pinki Patni, was a mother of two who earned a living by selling fruits and vegetables. She had borrowed ₹5,000 from her […]
Seventy-five-year-old diamond businessman Dhiru Ramani, originally from Surat, has been released nearly three months after he was kidnapped in the West African country of Mali. His release came after his family reportedly paid a ransom of around €4 million. Along with Ramani, two other Indian nationals—a cook and an electrician—who were also taken hostage have […]
An old CCTV clip from Gujarat’s Ambaji Temple has suddenly gone viral — and it couldn’t have picked a more sensitive moment. The footage, which shows a temple employee allegedly hiding a bundle of cash while donations were being counted, is not new. But it’s back in circulation right when two of India’s biggest pilgrimage […]
Rajasthan Police have launched an investigation after a significant portion of the ancestral house of gangster Rohit Godara was found demolished in Bikaner’s Loonkaransar area. The incident came to light on Tuesday morning, with officials saying the damage appears to have been caused using a JCB machine. Police said no one was present inside the […]
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is issued to regulate the departure of Indian citizens from the country and should not be treated as proof of citizenship. The clarification comes amid an ongoing national debate over which documents can be accepted as proof of Indian citizenship, particularly following the […]
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has denied under oath that there was any promise, agreement or deal behind the US Department of Justice’s move to dismiss a criminal indictment against him, saying, in a sworn affidavit, that he was unaware of any exchange connected to the decision. The affidavit was filed in response to a […]
RISE Worldwide Ltd, a Reliance company and India’s leading Sports, Lifestyle & Entertainment Company, continues to invest in the future of the game by partnering with the country’s brightest young talent. The agency’s latest addition, Gunalan Kamalini, has emerged as one of India’s most exciting young cricketers, earning recognition for her fearless performances and rapid […]
It was an emotive learning experience for over 100 children from non-governmental organisations supported by Reliance Foundation, at the special opening of ‘Emotions Lab’ this month. Ms Isha Ambani joined the children during the launch, as they explored how to recognise, understand and express their emotions in a safe, playful and engaging environment through immersive, […]
Following a sharp rise in lion-human conflict incidents in the Greater Gir region, the Gujarat government has announced a series of strict measures to improve wildlife protection and public safety. Officials said that 10 incidents involving lions and humans have been reported in just the last 45 days, prompting the government to tighten rules on […]
More than 1.1 billion litres of water have been pumped out of flooded basements and buildings across Surat in the three days since floodwaters receded, according to officials from the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC). The amount of water removed is enough to fill nearly 400 Olympic-sized swimming pools, highlighting the massive impact of the floods […]
Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy, has ranked the Adani Group among India’s Top 10 Most Valuable Brands for the first time, while naming Adani Power as the country’s No. 1 energy brand in the “Brand Finance India 100 Report 2026.” The Adani Group secured Rank #8, rising from #13 last year, […]
