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Police Inspector Booked in ₹2 Lakh Bribe Case in Gujarat ACB Trap; Middleman nabbed

Apr 16, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Thursday laid a trap at Akshar Chowk and recovered a bribe of ₹2 lakh allegedly demanded by a Police Inspector to avoid filing a “Love Jihad” case against a citizen. The accused Police Inspector, V.A. Charan of Padra Police Station, was not present at the ...Read More

BJP Unveils Manifesto 'Sankalp Patra 2026' for Ahmedabad Civic Polls

Apr 16, 2026 | AhmedabadBJPGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today released its manifesto, “Sankalp Patra 2026,” for the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections. The manifesto is aimed at the development of Ahmedabad under the slogan “Jan Samarthan to BJP, to Development.” Urban Infrastructure and Mobility One of the key a...Read More

DRI Nabs Nigerian Woman with ₹2 Crore Worth of MDMA at Surat Railway Station

Apr 16, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: Acting on specific intelligence, officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 2,017 grams of the banned synthetic drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, valued at over ₹2 crore, from a Nigerian woman at Surat railway station on Wednesday. The accused, Emmanuella Gold Ikhanoba, was intercep...Read More

BJP Releases Manifesto for Surat Civic Body Polls

Apr 16, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsSurat

Surat: The political temperature has peaked ahead of the 2026 Surat Municipal Corporation elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiling its Sankalp Patra 2026 (manifesto) and setting an ambitious target of ‘Ab Ki Baar 120’. Through the manifesto, the party has promised to transform Surat into a hub of ...Read More

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Apr 16, 2026 | BJP, Congress, Gujarat, Politics Featured

Gujarat Local Elections 2026: Here's How to Know Your Candidates

Ahmedabad: The final day for withdrawal of nominations for the upcoming local body elections on Wednesday witnessed intense political activity across Gujarat. According to data released by the State Election Commission (SEC), a total of 1,572 candidates withdrew their nominations, while 325 candidates were declared el...Read More

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Panchmahal District Congress President Joins BJP

Apr 16, 2026 | BJPCentral GujaratCongressGujaratPolitics

Godhra: In a significant blow to the main opposition party, Panchmahal District Congress Committee president Chetansinh Parmar has quit the party and officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. Amid rising political heat ahead of the upcoming local body elections, Parmar joined the BJP in the prese...Read More

Cash Crunch at Unjha APMC; Gujarat MP Meets FM Sitharaman

Apr 16, 2026 | GujaratNorth Gujarat

New Delhi: Mehsana Lok Sabha MP Haribhai Patel today met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking immediate intervention to address the cash liquidity crunch at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Unjha, Gujarat. Asia’s Largest Spice Market Faces Cash Shortage Unjha APMC, recognised a...Read More

L&T Dispatches 7th 700 MWe Steam Generator to NPCIL from Gujarat

Apr 16, 2026 | BusinessGujaratSurat

Mumbai: The Heavy Engineering arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has dispatched another 700 MWe steam generator for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL), marking a significant milestone in India’s fast-track nuclear programme, the infrastructure major announced on Wednesday. Steam generators play a c...Read More

First Consignment of 600 Boxes of Gir Kesar Mangoes Exported to Australia

Apr 16, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Talala: The first consignment of Gir’s famous Kesar mangoes and Ratnagiri Alphonso (Hapus) mangoes has been dispatched to Australia, marking the beginning of this season’s international exports. A total of 800 boxes were shipped by The Mango Mate, a company run by farmer-exporter Chetan Mendpara from Jasapur Gir v...Read More

Mr. DIY Store Manager Booked for ₹1.20 Lakh Embezzlement in Surat

Apr 16, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Singanpore police have registered a case against a 35-year-old store manager for allegedly embezzling approximately ₹1,19,884 from a Mr. D.I.Y. outlet located on the Singanpore-Dabholi Link Road. The accused, Alpeshbhai Vekaria, a resident of Punagam, reportedly manipulated bank deposit records to siphon ...Read More

Prostitution Racket Busted in Decoy Trap at Spa in Gandhinagar; 4 Women Rescued

Apr 16, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) has busted a prostitution racket operating under the guise of a massage parlour at the Swagat Rain Forest-2 complex in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar. Acting on a tip-off, police raided King The Luxury Hammam Spa and detained its operator, Jalpa Bhaveshbhai Makwana, ...Read More

Bhuj Congress Workers Clash with Police Over Candidate Withdrawal

Apr 16, 2026 | CongressGujaratKutchPolitics

Bhuj: Chaos erupted at the Bhuj Taluka Panchayat office on Wednesday, the final day of candidate withdrawals for the Gujarat local body elections. A physical confrontation broke out between the police and Congress workers after Pushpaben Bhudia, the Congress candidate for the Sukhpar-2 seat, withdrew her nomination whi...Read More

8.5% Drop in Cut & Polished Diamonds Impacts Overall Exports in FY26

Apr 16, 2026 | GujaratIndia

Ahmedabad: India’s gem and jewellery exports stood at $27 billion (around ₹2.4 lakh crore) in FY 2025–26, registering a 3.3% decline due to global economic pressures and uncertainty over tariffs, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The performance comes against the backdrop of ...Read More

Ahmedabad to Get 4 More Double-Decker AC Electric Buses

Apr 16, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The city will soon see more double-decker buses plying on its roads, as the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) has invited tenders for the purchase of four ready-built double-decker Type-II AC electric buses. The procurement includes two specialised chargers and a 10-year Comprehensive Annual Ma...Read More

'Scribe' Held for Extorting ₹1 Lakh from Woman in Gandhinagar Village

Apr 16, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: A ‘journalist’ associated with a small-time magazine has been arrested, while three others have been named in an extortion case after a woman alleged she was repeatedly threatened over a video recorded at her hut in a village near Kalol in Gandhinagar district. According to the complaint, three men vi...Read More

CBI Court Sentences Two Former UCO Bank Officials, Trader to 3-Year Jail Term

Apr 16, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: A CBI Court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced three individuals, including two former bank officials, to rigorous imprisonment for three years, along with a total fine of ₹30 lakh in connection with a bank fraud case. The convicted persons are Medam Bhagavathi Prasad, then Senior Manager (earlier Branc...Read More

The Optics Problem Behind BJP’s Unopposed Sweep

Apr 16, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsState Government

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: The optics for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat’s local body elections have turned somewhat complicated than triumphant in the aftermath of the nomination withdrawal deadline. On paper, the party has reason to celebrate. State BJP chief Jagdish Vishwakarma has highlig...Read More

BJP Fields highest 10,000 Candidates in Local Polls; 700 Win Unopposed for the first time: Vishwakarma

Apr 15, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsSaurastra

Bhavnagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded around 10,000 candidates in the ongoing local body elections across Gujarat, marking the highest number among all political parties in the fray, state BJP chief Jagdish Vishwakarma said on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering in Bhavnagar after the deadline for wi...Read More

Gujarat Congress Accuses BJP of Using Police, Administration to Influence Local Polls

Apr 15, 2026 | CongressGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Wednesday alleged irregularities and misuse of administrative machinery in the ongoing local body election process across the state. Criticising the alleged misuse of police and administrative machinery at the behest of the BJP, GPCC Media Convener and Spok...Read More

Surat Cyber Cell Busts Fake Air Ticket Scam; Accused Held from Bengaluru

Apr 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: The Cyber Crime Cell of the city police has busted a fake air ticket scam and arrested a Bengaluru-based accused who allegedly duped travel agents and passengers by issuing forged flight tickets that appeared genuine. The accused, Humayun Kabir, an Ayurvedic practitioner by profession, allegedly lured victims b...Read More

BJP Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Kadi Municipality, Wins 28 Seats Unopposed

Apr 15, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratNorth GujaratPolitics

Kadi: Even before polling for the local body elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive lead in the Kadi Municipality, winning a two-thirds majority with a significant number of candidates elected unopposed. Out of the total 36 seats, BJP candidates have been declared winners unopposed on 28 se...Read More

GSRTC Buses Get QR Code-Based Passenger Feedback System

Apr 15, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has rolled out a QR code-based feedback system to enhance passenger experience across its bus network. Under the new initiative, commuters can scan QR codes placed near their seats to register complaints, submit feedback, or rate services in real time. ...Read More

The Fern Signs Desert Inn Beacon in Rann of Kutch

Apr 15, 2026 | BusinessGujaratKutch

Kutch: The Fern Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Desert Inn Beacon in the Greater Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, further strengthening its footprint in the state. With this addition, the hospitality group’s portfolio in Gujarat now stands at 37 operational and upcoming properties. The upcoming hotel will f...Read More

Scuffle Erupts Between Congress and BJP in Dabhoi After Congress Candidate Withdrawal

Apr 15, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPoliticsVadodara

Vadodara: The final day for the withdrawal of nomination papers in the local body elections witnessed high drama and political tension in Dabhoi taluka, where clashes broke out between BJP and Congress workers following the withdrawal of a Congress candidate. The situation escalated at the Lingasthali seat of the Dabh...Read More

Travel Operators Protest at Mulad Toll Plaza on NH-48; Seek Exemption for Local Vehicles

Apr 15, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: Local travel operators and drivers staged a protest at the Mulad toll plaza in Bharuch district on Wednesday against toll collection, leading to major traffic disruption in the area. The situation turned tense when protesting drivers parked their buses at the toll plaza, demanding exemption from toll charges ...Read More

Gujarat HC Issues Notices to Meta, Google, X, Reddit Over AI Deepfake Misuse

Apr 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to Meta India, Google, X, Reddit and Scribd on a PIL seeking a robust framework to curb misuse of AI in creating and circulating deepfakes. A division bench led by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice D N Ray, while making the notices returnable on May 8, also d...Read More

Watch: Fire Breaks Out at Iskcon Atria in Vadodara; Over 10 Tenders Deployed

Apr 15, 2026 | GujaratVadodaraVideo

Vadodara: A major fire broke out in a multi-storey commercial building in the Gotri area of the city on Wednesday afternoon, triggering panic among occupants and prompting a large-scale emergency response. The blaze erupted in a 10-storey commercial complex called Iskcon Atria-2, with flames quickly spreading to the u...Read More

Best Mediclaim Policy in India for 2026: What Thoughtful Policyholders Look for in a Legacy Product

Apr 15, 2026 | Business

Choosing a mediclaim policy in India can feel complex, especially with the growing number of health insurance plans available in the market. Differences in coverage structure, policy conditions, hospital networks, and insurer reliability often make the decision more difficult for many buyers. As a result, policyholders...Read More

Traffic Signals in Surat to Remain Shut During Afternoon Hours Amid Scorching Heat

Apr 15, 2026 | GujaratSurat

Surat: In view of rising summer temperatures and intense heat in the city, the Surat City Traffic Police has taken a significant decision to provide relief to motorists, especially two-wheeler riders. Starting today, traffic signals on major roads will remain non-operational during afternoon hours to reduce commuters...Read More

40-km Narmada Pipeline Work Begins for Jambusar Bulk Drug Park

Apr 15, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Bharuch: The country’s first bulk drug park is rapidly taking shape in Bharuch district, with major infrastructure works now underway. Responding to a query raised by MP Govind Dholakia in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Anupriya Patel recently stated that the development of essential facilities has begun, including ...Read More

Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad Being Emptied to Carry Out Vasna Barrage Repairs

Apr 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Sabarmati River flowing through the city is set to run dry for nearly two months as authorities commence large-scale repair work on the Vasna Barrage. According to officials, the river will be completely emptied by Wednesday evening to facilitate the repair and replacement of 18 gates at the barrage, ...Read More

142 Ceramic Units Operational in Morbi: Gujarat Gas

Apr 15, 2026 | BusinessGujaratSaurastra

Morbi: Around 142 ceramic units in Morbi are currently operational amid the ongoing global energy crisis, Gujarat Gas Limited said in an official press release. GGL, the authorised supplier of piped natural gas (PNG) in the region, has intensified support to the ceramic industry, which was severely impacted by disrupt...Read More

From ₹61 Lakh to ₹3.12 Crore: Raju Karpada’s Assets Surge Manifold Since 2022

Apr 15, 2026 | BJPGujaratPoliticsSaurastra

Surendranagar: Raju Karpada, former chief of the Aam Aadmi Party’s Kisan Wing, who recently left the party to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, is contesting the Surendranagar District Panchayat elections on a BJP ticket from the Muli-2 seat. Details disclosed in his election affidavit indicate a sharp rise in ...Read More

Man Assaults Toll Staff, Damages Barricade at Vaghasiya Toll Plaza; Video Goes Viral

Apr 15, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Wankaner: A case has been registered against a man for passing a vehicle without paying toll tax at the Vaghasia toll plaza near Wankaner and for assaulting staff. In the incident, the accused also beat up a toll booth employee and threatened to kill him. The incident took place on April 8 at around 12:30 am. The driv...Read More

Five Congress candidates withdraw nominations in AMC, Two in VMC election

Apr 15, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Three more Congress candidates have withdrawn their nominations, making way for the unopposed victory of BJP candidates in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections. Today is the last day of withdrawal of nomination forms. In Thaltej ward, Congress candidate Ramila Thakor has withdrawn her nomination...Read More