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Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has sharply criticised the Gujarat government, claiming that the state—despite its prohibition policy—has become a hub for narcotics and illicit liquor. According to him, interactions during the Congress’ ongoing Jan Aakrosh Yatra have revealed widespread anxiety among citizens, particularly women, who say their communities are […]
In an embarrassment for the Gujarat BJP, Vasna Police have registered an FIR for abetment to suicide and offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against six persons, including the nephew of BJP MLA Amit Thaker. This follows the death of 30-year-old Ankit Solanki. The FIR was filed on Monday by Kunal Solanki, elder […]
In response to the Supreme Court’s recent directions issued in a suo motu writ petition on the growing number of stray dog attacks nationwide, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has instructed all zones, sub-zones, departments and associated institutions to immediately appoint Nodal Officers tasked with keeping stray dogs out of public facilities. The move follows […]
Yet another case of “digital arrest” has been reported in Gujarat. A brother-sister pair from Patan were tricked into staying on continuous video calls for a week — pressured with threats, fake warrants and bogus legal documents. They lost Rs. 21 lakh to the cyber scammers. According to the complaint filed on November 28 with […]
A third-year BTech student of Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) died by suicide on the campus late on Sunday night. Advait Nair, 20, was a student of the Computer Science and Engineering department of the University in Surat. He had enrolled on an NRI seat in 2023. According to details, Nair jumped off […]
Gujarati theatre has a rich, evolving legacy that spans folk traditions and music-driven performances. Its roots lie in forms like Bhavai, which shaped community storytelling. Even in an age when walking to theatres seems less appealing than watching a Netflix series in the living room, Gujarat theatre exerts a pull on pure lovers of literature […]
There are frequent reports of mobile phones and other prohibited items being discovered in various jails across Gujarat. VIP inmates are often alleged to receive special treatment behind bars, and there are also accusations that prisoners bribe staff members in exchange for additional facilities. This time around, a mobile phone has been found from the […]
A 19-year-old commerce student from Nana Chiloda has approached the Cyber Crime Police Station after discovering that a supposed work-from-home opportunity offering paid hotel-review tasks was actually an elaborate scam that cost him more than Rs. 7 lakh. The student, Omprakash Narendrakumar Tehelyani, stated in his FIR that the fraud unfolded over four days—from June […]
India is moving through another season of choking air. Cities wake up under muted skies. The light feels weaker, the air heavier. Across states, pollution levels swing between bad and dangerous. AQI numbers are dominating conversations. Now, after New Delhi, it’s Ahmedabad’s turn to feel the impact of the weather. AQI readings reportedly crossed 300. Thaltej, […]
In a significant reinforcement of women’s inheritance rights under Hindu succession law, the Gujarat High Court—along with lower courts—has clarified that a woman’s decision to marry outside her caste cannot be used to strip her of her lawful share in either ancestral property or property self-acquired by her parents. One case involved a Patel woman […]
Jeet Pabari, a businessman and the brother-in-law of cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Rajkot on Wednesday. Malaviya Nagar police officials told media persons that 30-year-old Pabari hanged himself using a nylon rope tied to an iron hook on the window of his room located on the first floor of […]
Gujarat is heading into the Chintan Shibir with health data that points to a worsening anaemia burden. Multiple reports show rising numbers across key groups and the need for stronger action. A comprehensive report by the health and family welfare department stresses the importance of iron and multi-nutrient supplementation in drug form. It says that […]
This fiscal year hasn’t been that bright for new investors. In fact, the equity market has been tossing around enough volatility to make even seasoned traders panic. And the numbers show it. Nationally, average monthly investor additions from April to October in FY26 slid to 12.7 lakh, claimed a report by a national daily. And […]
Even as Jignesh Mevani, Congress MLA from Vadgam, and Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister, are engaged in a war of words over free availability of liquor and drugs in Gujarat, Chaitar Vasava, Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Dediapada, has pointed out to a case in which Infinity Pharma Chem from where drugs worth Rs. 2400 […]
Gujarat’s investment landscape is transforming rapidly and Ahmedabad is emerging as one of its strongest engines of growth. Despite a year marked by volatile markets, the city posted the second-highest rise in equity assets under management (AUM) among India’s ten largest mutual fund hubs. Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) shows […]
Recently, 1.30 kg of gold estimated at Rs. 1.62 crore was recovered from a passenger who came to Ahmedabad from Jeddah. This has not been a one off case. According to details, gold worth more than Rs. 22 crore has been seized at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad so far in 2025. […]
More than 1,100 families have been left in the lurch in Ahmedabad following a dispute involving Godrej Properties and Shree Siddhi Group, reportedly partners in a construction project. Homebuyers had paid between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 25 lakh for Godrej Celeste in Gota. According to reports, construction had reached up to three floors. A section of the […]
Amid the backdrop of deaths of four BLOs involved in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a strange incident has come to light involving a BJP worker and voters in Ahmedabad. The police have filed cross complaints. The controversy surrounding SIR does not seem to be dying down in Gujarat. There have been widespread […]
With the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process underway across several states, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are distributing enumeration forms and urging citizens to verify their details on the electoral rolls. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), an individual can cast a vote only if their name appears in the voter list, making this […]
The stark reality of discrimination in schools has existed for ages. What has remained in hushed tones is now highlighted strongly. Reports have surfaced that students entitled to the Right to Education (RTE) scheme are being discriminated against by those in privileged positions. This unfair practice is rampant in the diamond city of India. Parents […]
