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Gujarat is set to witness another spell of intense monsoon weather, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of the state. Some isolated areas could receive extremely heavy rain, raising concerns about waterlogging and flash flooding in vulnerable regions. The warning comes as the monsoon shows a […]
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (“AESL”), part of the globally diversified Adani portfolio and the largest private transmission, distribution, smart metering and energy solutions platform company in India, today announced its financial and operational performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. EBITDA rose 58% YoY to a record Rs 3,178 crore, supported by strong growth […]
Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL), one of India’s largest city gas distribution (CGD) companies, continues its mission of transforming India’s energy landscape through extensive infrastructure development in Existing and new geographical areas (GAs), volume growth and new age energy business. Today, ATGL announced its operational, infrastructural and financial performance for the fourth quarter and financial […]
Ahmedabad witnessed two separate protests on Monday in support of the demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, with the larger gathering in the evening turning tense as police detained more than 150 people. The protests were held in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk and also called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. While […]
Gujarat has been placed in the ‘red zone’ for school dropouts, with more than 15% of students leaving school by the time they reach the secondary level, according to the latest education data. The UDISE+ 2025-26 data shows that while Gujarat has managed to bring children into primary schools, the state is struggling to ensure […]
International students and academic scholars in the United States are set to face major changes in immigration rules as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) moves to end the decades-old ‘Duration of Status’ (D/S) system for foreign students and exchange visitors. The new rules will replace the current open-ended system with fixed admission periods, with […]
Gujarat’s famous flamingos may not be the long-distance migratory birds they were once thought to be. A new four-year GPS tracking study has found that both greater and lesser flamingos spend most of their lives within the Kutch region, moving between nearby wetlands instead of migrating over vast distances. The research, carried out by scientists […]
A protest march organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi turned chaotic on Monday after thousands of demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament, leading to clashes with police and security personnel. Protesters reportedly breached barricades, prompting police to use lathi-charge and tear gas shells to disperse the crowd and restore order. The march […]
Gujarat has witnessed a sharp rise in police firing incidents over the past 15 months, with official records showing that police opened fire in 18 separate cases between May 2025 and July 2026. While only two of these incidents ended in the death of the accused, the remaining 16 resulted in injuries, mostly gunshot wounds […]
More than a year after the devastating Air India AI-171 crash, the families of those who lost their loved ones are demanding greater transparency in the investigation. They have called for the release of the aircraft’s black box data and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) transcript, while also renewing their demand for a permanent memorial at […]
International students in the United States could soon face major changes after the US government introduced a new rule limiting the stay of F-1 and J-1 student visa holders to a maximum of four years. The regulation, finalised on July 16–17 and expected to take effect in mid-September, has sparked criticism from education experts and […]
In a major wildlife conservation initiative, the Gujarat Forest Department has shifted 50 spotted deer from the Sasan Gir Wildlife Division to the Mandvi Forest Range in Surat district. The move is aimed at increasing the natural prey available for wild carnivores, improving biodiversity, and reducing incidents of human-wildlife conflict in South Gujarat. According to […]
A 17-year-old boy climbs into a truck in Kutch, starts the engine and drives away to deliver goods. For many people, this may sound shocking. But for transporters in Gujarat, such incidents are becoming more common as they struggle to find enough truck drivers. The shortage of truck drivers has become one of the biggest […]
The Gujarat High Court has refused to allow the medical termination of a 34-week pregnancy of a 17-year-old rape survivor from Navsari, ruling that ending the pregnancy at such an advanced stage could seriously endanger the minor’s life. While declining permission for abortion, the court directed the Gujarat government to take complete responsibility for the […]
Adani CNG has increased the retail price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by another ₹2 per kg, taking the price in Gujarat to ₹90.02 per kg. The latest revision has added to the financial burden on thousands of CNG vehicle owners, especially auto-rickshaw drivers who depend on the fuel for their daily earnings. This is […]
An Ahmedabad-based businessman has approached the police after receiving a WhatsApp audio message from a person claiming to be gangster Goldy Brar. The caller demanded ₹5 crore and threatened to kill the businessman and his family if the money was not paid. The complaint has led to a police investigation to determine whether the threat […]
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 […]
