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The success of Gujarati film Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahayate may soon take the story beyond Gujarat, with a Telugu adaptation reportedly being discussed. Producer Mahavir Jain is said to be in advanced talks to bring the film to Telugu audiences after the original achieved an impressive theatrical run. Made on a modest budget of […]
For 17 years, one question has remained unanswered for the family of Sangeeta Marwadi: who was responsible for the rape and murder of the seven-year-old girl in Ahmedabad in 2009? Now, an old piece of evidence may offer investigators a new path. During a fresh examination of evidence preserved from the case, Ahmedabad Crime Branch […]
For some young Gujaratis who leave India after conflicts with their families over relationships and marriage, personal disputes are now becoming part of their asylum claims abroad. Cases involving alleged pressure for forced marriage, family violence, inter-caste relationships and opposition to same-sex relationships are being raised before immigration authorities in countries such as the UK, […]
The Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat has taken a serious turn, with the number of children who have died rising to 28, according to the latest statement from the state government. This is six more deaths than the 22 officially confirmed on August 3. The current outbreak began with the first reported case on June […]
An anxious wait continues for several families in Gujarat and abroad after 23 people with roots in Gujarat were reported missing in Nepal following devastating flash floods that damaged roads and disrupted communication in the mountainous region. Among those missing are 18 NRIs, including citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Many […]
Gujarat is taking a new approach to finding and developing sporting talent by looking beyond traditional trials and physical performance. The state has started collecting DNA samples from athletes as part of a sports genomics programme that aims to understand how genetic, physical and performance-related factors may help in identifying promising athletes and improving their […]
For Jalpa Shah, a 38-year-old woman from Modasa, a liver transplant became the only hope after months of worsening illness. Her younger brother, Jatin Shah, 32, wanted to donate part of his liver to save her life. But there was one major problem — he was not medically fit to donate. Doctors found that Jatin […]
A devastating flash flood along Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River corridor has left a trail of death and destruction, with hundreds of people killed and many still missing. The disaster has also raised concern in Gujarat, as 11 people from the state remain untraceable in flood-hit Nepal, while one woman who was earlier reported missing has been […]
Gujarat has long been known for its strong cooperative movement, with women playing an important role in sectors such as dairy, agriculture, handicrafts, food processing and rural enterprises. Yet the state’s share of financial assistance meant for women-led cooperatives from the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has remained remarkably small. According to data placed before […]
The Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) is all set to kick off the third season of the Gujarat Super League (GSL) on September 1, 2026, at the TransStadia Arena, Ahmedabad at 4 p.m. This marks another significant step forward in the State’s endeavour to create a stronger football ecosystem across Gujarat. The trophy and team […]
Gujarat is examining an ambitious plan to develop a large nuclear power complex at Dhuvaran in Anand district, with the proposed project expected to play a major role in meeting the state’s growing electricity needs. The project is being discussed as a 50:50 partnership between the Centre and Gujarat government and could have an installed […]
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL), India’s largest private transmission and distribution company and part of the globally diversified Adani portfolio, today won a key transmission project for evacuation of renewable energy generated in Karnataka to major load centres in Maharashtra. The project, which entails an estimated capital expenditure of ~Rs 4,700 crore, will also support […]
In a state where alcohol has been prohibited for decades, a deadly liquor tragedy has once again exposed the dangers of the illegal alcohol trade. Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district has reported nine deaths and around 60 people affected after consuming methanol-laced liquor, according to government reports. But behind the tragedy is a larger question: what exactly […]
Gujarat is witnessing a sharp rise in cyber fraud, with more than 1.06 lakh cases reported across the state in just seven months of 2026. Data covering January 1 to July 31 shows that 1,06,882 cyber-fraud complaints were recorded, translating to around 504 cases every day or nearly 21 cases every hour. The figures show […]
A 21-year-old Gujarat man accused of helping run a fraud scheme that allegedly cheated elderly victims in the United States out of nearly $7.5 million has been arrested in Canada after authorities say he left the US less than a day after being released by a court. Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, an Indian citizen from Gujarat […]
The investigation into the Bhavnagar spurious liquor tragedy has widened, with police arresting 13 more people and taking the total number of arrests to 27. Investigators are now focusing on how methanol and other chemicals were sourced, transported and supplied before being used to make the toxic liquor. The latest arrests came after police questioned […]
Gujarat’s fight against illegal drugs is facing a new challenge. Police and specialised agencies are managing to seize large quantities of narcotics, but in several major cases, the people behind the consignments are nowhere to be found. Data from Gujarat’s narcotics enforcement records for June shows that drugs worth around Rs 48 crore were seized […]
India is on track to become home to the world’s second-largest affluent consumer population by 2036, overtaking China as rising incomes, a growing middle class and expanding consumer demand reshape the country’s market. A new report by NielsenIQ (NIQ) and World Data Lab projects that India could have 10.8 crore affluent consumers by 2036, slightly […]
The way people lived in the Harappan civilisation may have influenced not only where they built their homes and settlements, but also what they ate and how they prepared their food. A new study examining microscopic wear patterns on ancient human teeth has found clear differences in the types of food consumed by people living […]
A dramatic rescue operation in the Pacific Ocean ended safely after an Ahmedabad-based marine engineer and his fellow Indian crew members helped save all 18 crew members aboard a US-flagged cargo vessel that was in danger of sinking. Among those involved in the rescue was Parth Vasantbhai Patel, a marine engineer originally from Juni Vasani […]
