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Ahmedabad continues to experience intense heat even as the monsoon season is approaching. In the first week of June, the city remains under extreme heat conditions. On Friday, the maximum temperature reached 41.3°C, showing that the heat has still not eased. According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 53 of the last 56 […]
The Ahmedabad District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled that diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension) are lifestyle diseases and not illnesses that must automatically be disclosed while buying a health insurance policy. Because of this, the commission rejected the insurance company’s reason for denying a medical claim and ordered it to pay the insured […]
In one of the biggest anti-illegal immigration drives in recent months, Gujarat Police detained 362 suspected Bangladeshi nationals from different parts of the state. Of these, 166 were found in Ahmedabad, the highest number among all districts. The statewide operation, named Operation Delta Hunt, was launched following intelligence inputs and technical surveillance. Police teams carried […]
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, one of India’s fastest-growing airports, has strengthened its aviation infrastructure by operationalising its new Aviation Fuel Station (AFS). Ahmedabad Open Access is the country’s largest standalone refueller-based Into-Plane operation, and the commissioning of this 8,000 KL facility will significantly strengthen overall operations. The enhanced storage capacity will improve refuelling reliability […]
The Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) is making extensive efforts to boost the popularity of football in Gujarat and to ensure more promising players from the state rise to prominence. As a result, players from Gujarat are being selected for national and international level tournaments in both football and futsal. At the 48th Annual General […]
A 22-year-old student from Ahmedabad, Dhvanit Rajdeep, who had been missing in the European country of Georgia since May 14, has been found dead under suspicious circumstances. His body was recovered from a river after he had been missing for 16 days. His family has made serious allegations against the owner of the PG accommodation […]
Nearly a year after the tragic AIR India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, investigators are preparing to release a detailed report. However, sources say that report may still not clearly confirm the exact cause of the accident. The crash happened on June 12, 2025, when Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, took off from […]
A cow slaughter case accused died in police custody, and his family has alleged custodial torture. According to the autopsy report, there are claims of suspected drug overdose, and after the accused’s death, his family and a group of 15–20 people staged a protest outside the police station. The incident has created tension in Gujarat’s […]
A shocking news incident has emerged from Ahmedabad, where a youth was allegedly killed by his fellow roommates. One might assume the reason was some rivalry or a major dispute, but no—the youth was reportedly killed for delaying in opening the door for his roommates. The victim, Hiren Solanki, was living in a PG located […]
A liquor case was registered in the vehicle’s name, and the accused was identified as a motorcycle. Yes, this strange incident was reported in Ahmedabad, where police were hunting to catch a bootlegger but ended up catching only his motorcycle. This incident happened near the Sabarmati riverbed close to old Vanzar village in Sarkhej. Based […]
A life sentence prisoner walked out of the central jail through the main gate. Yes, you read that right. As shocking as this sentence may seem, the exact same thing happened at Sabarmati Central Jail, located in Ahmedabad. This is said to be the first such incident in the jail’s history. The prisoner, Malde Parmar, […]
The summer weather in Gujarat is worsening day by day, with temperatures rising above normal. Along with that, the dry weather is making it harder for the people in Gujarat to cope with this extreme heat. Ahmedabad city, which has already crossed the 44-degree mark, could reach 45°C today, as per the weather department. As […]
Gujaratis are known to travel abroad and settle in countries like the UK, the US, and others. Among them, one Gujarati is now behind bars in a US jail. He has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in June 2025 for allegedly attempting fraud against an elderly American man. Nirav Patel, a resident of […]
Cricket in India is not just a game; it is considered an emotion of the nation. From the elderly to youngsters, and from adults to children, everyone loves to play and watch cricket. Amid this craze, the IPL (Indian Premier League) has become one of the most popular tournaments among sports lovers, especially cricket fans. […]
Ahmedabad Crime Branch has cracked a sensational 2021 cold case murder from Raipur in Chhattisgarh, arresting a fugitive involved in a brutal contract-killing-turned-robbery case that had remained undetected for years. The crime was originally registered under the jurisdiction of Tikrapara Police Station in Raipur. The case relates to the murder of Shakuntala Yadav, widow of […]
A seminar meant to celebrate Ahmedabad’s UNESCO World Heritage City status turned into something else entirely. Homeowners arrived with questions. Officials arrived with assurances. The two sides spent much of the afternoon talking past each other. The seminar on heritage management, held on Thursday, was the first consultation of its kind organised by the Ahmedabad […]
A new report by Toxic Links, an Indian environmental research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Environmental Defense Fund, a global non-profit headquartered in New York, has raised the alarm that Sabarmati is one of five rivers across India found to contain unacceptable levels of nonylphenol (NP), a chemical linked to “exposure […]
500 poor patients exploited in what was was to be 25-year trial period. In an unprecedented scandal involving politicians, pharmaceutical companies, and a leading government hospital, a massive clinical trial scam has come to light in Gujarat. Over 500 poor patients were unknowingly subjected to unauthorised and illegal medical trials. At the heart of the […]
The Ahmedabad Chapter of the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the fiscal year 2024-25 at the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) on Friday. The meeting was attended by more than 50% members of the association. Following consensus among members regarding the new leadership structure with Vicky Shah, Founder […]
A major development near the Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera signifies the intense preparations for the 2036 Olympic Games. According to a news report, roughly 650 acres of land, home to three ashrams—including the controversial Sant Shree Asaram Ashram—will be acquired for the creation of the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, Olympic Village, and state-of-the-art sports […]
