No Relief from Heat in Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Rajkot Sizzle at 40.9°C
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No Relief from Heat in Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Rajkot Sizzle at 40.9°C

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ACB Gujarat nabs GST Superintendent and Inspector red-handed accepting Rs. 10 lakh installment of Rs 55 lakh bribe

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Centre Clears GSPC Group Restructuring; Gujarat Gas to Be Renamed Gujarat Energy Limited

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Killing of Hindu Youth in Dhandhuka Triggers Arson, Vandalism; Accused Held

Apr 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratVideo

Dhandhuka: The murder of a young Hindu man following a minor dispute over overtaking a bike has triggered communal tension, arson, and vandalism in the town of Dhandhuka. Authorities have confirmed that the primary suspect, identified as Rizwan, has been taken into custody. The violence originated in the Naseeb Societ...Read More

Had to quit as Lenskart trainee as I refused to remove Tilak and Shikha: Surat Youth

Apr 18, 2026 | GujaratSuratVideo

Surat: A young job seeker, Zeel Soghasia from the city, has raised allegations of religious discrimination against the eyewear retail chain Lenskart, claiming he was dismissed from a training program for refusing to remove his Hindu religious symbols. This comes amid the recent controversy involving Lenskart after an ...Read More

8 held in Kheda for blackmail, rape of minor Hindu girl

Apr 18, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Kheda: In yet another case of love jihad, police in Chandna village have arrested eight individuals in connection with the repeated sexual assault and blackmail of a minor Hindu girl, allegedly over three years. A total of nine suspects have been booked, with authorities searching for the one remaining fugitive. The a...Read More

Rajkot Police Seize 400 Litres of Suspected Adulterated Milk

Apr 18, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: In a significant crackdown on food adulteration, the Rajkot Rural Special Operations Group (SOG) raided ‘Dwarkadhish Milk Dairy’ in Jhanjmer village of Dhoraji taluka and seized around 400 litres of suspected adulterated milk. Samples have been sent for laboratory testing, and legal action has been initiate...Read More

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View AllInter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia

Apr 18, 2026 | Central Gujarat, Faith, Gujarat, Religious Featured

Over 1 Million Devotees Participated in Uttarvahini Narmada Parikrama in Gujarat

Dediapada: The Panchkoshi Uttarvahini Parikrama of the sacred Narmada River concluded on Friday, marking the end of a month-long religious pilgrimage that began on March 19. Over one million (10 lakh) devotees are estimated to have participated in the annual event. Every year during the month of Chaitra, lakhs of devo...Read More

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Lemon Tree Announces Signing of New Hotel near Ekta Nagar

Apr 18, 2026 | BusinessCentral GujaratGujarat

New Delhi: Lemon Tree Hotels Limited has announced the signing of Lemon Tree Hotel, Garudeshwar, Gujarat, further expanding its presence in the state. With this addition, the company will have 32 properties in Gujarat (11 operational and 21 upcoming), reflecting its focus on building scale across tourism- and pilgrimag...Read More

Man Dragged by Crocodile in Dhadhar River at Jambusar Found Dead

Apr 18, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Jambusar: A day after a crocodile dragged a young man into the Dhadhar river in Bojadra village of Jambusar taluka, his mutilated body was recovered on Saturday, intensifying grief and fear across the region. The deceased has been identified as Kishan Gopal Rathod, a resident of Jafarpura village. He had come to Bojad...Read More

GujRERA Suspends Construction & Sale at ‘The Vista’ Residential Project in Vadodara

Apr 18, 2026 | GujaratVadodara

Vadodara: The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority has suspended the registration of the ‘Vista Residential’ project by Inbricks Developers in the city and imposed an immediate ban on its marketing, booking, and sale. The action has left several homebuyers in limbo, with many expressing concern over their inve...Read More

Ahmedabad Crime Branch Cop Injured in Knife Attack During Drug Raid

Apr 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: In a shocking incident, an Ahmedabad Crime Branch team was attacked late on Friday night during a drug raid near Bhat village. The team had acted on a tip-off about a youth allegedly transporting MD drugs in a car. According to officials, police attempted to intercept the suspect’s vehicle, but the accuse...Read More

Pilgrim Robbed of Gold Chain at Knifepoint on Shatrunjay Hill in Palitana; Trust Assures CCTV Installation, Patrolling Ramp-Up

Apr 18, 2026 | FaithGujaratReligiousSaurastra

Palitana: Two separate incidents of daytime robbery at the holy Shatrunjay Hill Teerth in Palitana within the last 48 hours have sparked fear and anger among the devotees. The incidents, involving the snatching of gold chains at knife-point, have raised serious questions regarding the security arrangement...Read More

Homebuyers Protest Against Stalled Godrej Celesta Project in Ahmedabad, Allege Fund Diversion

Apr 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: Investors of the Godrej Celesta housing scheme staged a protest in the Memnagar area on Saturday, demanding justice over prolonged project delays and alleged financial mismanagement by the developer. A large number of investors gathered near the Godrej Altus project site and raised slogans against the develo...Read More

Two Illegal Bangladeshi Migrant Women Held in Rajkot

Apr 18, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Rajkot: Acting on specific intelligence input, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajkot Police has apprehended two Bangladeshi women allegedly residing illegally in the city. Officials said the action follows strict directives from the state Home Department, under which a sustained drive has been underway for th...Read More

Traffic Block in Ahmedabad to Impact Mumbai - Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express

Apr 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailway

Ahmedabad: Work on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project is progressing at a rapid pace, with railway authorities announcing a traffic and power block on April 19 from noon. The block has been scheduled to facilitate the launching of a third precast portal beam near Maninagar station in the Geratpur–Ahmedabad s...Read More

Western Railway Announces Special Trains from Udhna, Ahmedabad, Mumbai to Tackle Summer Rush

Apr 18, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratRailwaySurat

Surat: Amid a sharp rise in passenger movement during the summer vacation season, Western Railway has announced four additional “Train on Demand” (TOD) special services on a war footing to ease congestion on key routes. According to official information, two special trains have been introduced from Udhna to cate...Read More

RPO Surat Conducts Special Passport Drive to Clear Application Rush

Apr 18, 2026 | GujaratPassportSurat

Surat: In response to the surge in passport applications during April 2026, the Regional Passport Office (RPO) Surat is holding a special drive at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) at Udhna Darwaja in Surat today. According to an official press release, appointment slots for normal passport services on Saturday are now o...Read More

ACB Gujarat Traps Deputy Mamlatdar, Aide in Rs 4.5 Lakh Bribe Case

Apr 18, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested a deputy mamlatdar posted at the Gandhinagar Collector’s office for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 9.5 lakh, officials said. The accused, Bipinchandra Parmar, a Class III employee working in the land allotment branch, was caught while allegedly acce...Read More

Gujarat Govt Extends RTE Online Application Deadline to April 23

Apr 17, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government has extended the deadline for submitting online applications under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the academic year 2026–27. Under Section 12(1)(C) of the RTE Act, 2009, the state facilitates free admission for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged group...Read More

Junagadh to Allow Pre-Wedding Shoots, Cultural Events at Narsinh Mehta Lake

Apr 17, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Junagadh: The Junagadh Municipal Corporation has decided to open up the city’s historic and newly developed Narsinh Mehta Sarovar for pre-wedding shoots and cultural activities, aiming to boost tourism as well as local employment. The decision was taken at a recent meeting of the standing committee, which approved p...Read More

Parts of Gujarat may see Unseasonal Rain from April 19: IMD Forecast

Apr 17, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat is set to witness largely dry weather conditions over the next 48 hours, with isolated pockets likely to receive light to moderate rainfall from April 19 onwards, according to the latest weather bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the forecast, no significant change in ma...Read More

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Godhra - Vadodara Section Cuts Travel Time to 45 Minutes, Say Commuters

Apr 17, 2026 | Central GujaratGujaratRoad JourneyTravelVadodara

Vadodara: In a significant boost to regional connectivity, the Godhra–Vadodara stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway has been opened to traffic on a trial basis from April 13, 2026. This newly operational section, developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, is already drawing praise from commuters for drastically r...Read More

Gujarat Police Detain 5 Habitual Narco-Offenders Under PIT NDPS Act; 21 Held in 2026 So Far

Apr 17, 2026 | Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics-related crimes, detaining five drug offenders under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PIT NDPS Act), and lodging them in different jails across the state. The detention orders were issued ...Read More

Gujarat ACB nabs middleman in bribe trap; Cop, Home Guard declared wanted

Apr 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat on Friday busted a bribery racket involving personnel from the Amraiwadi Police Station. While a middleman was caught red-handed during a trap, an unarmed head constable and a home guard have been declared absconding. According to officials, the complainant’s re...Read More

GT vs KKR: Gujarat Titans to Clash with Kolkata Knight Riders at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Apr 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujaratSports

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Titans will aim to register a hat-trick of wins when they face the struggling Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium later today. Currently placed mid-table, Gujarat will look to break into the top five with a victory. In contrast, Kolkata are yet to open their account this season, h...Read More

Gujarat HC Clears Way for Demolition of Asaram Ashram; Dismisses Plea

Apr 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: The legal battle over the Asaram Ashram on the banks of the Sabarmati River appears to have reached its final stage, with the Gujarat High Court dismissing the Ashram’s appeal and clearing the way for its demolition. A Division Bench of the High Court upheld an earlier order passed by a Single Judge, whic...Read More

Mob Attacks Four Policemen in Gujarat Village During Night Patrol

Apr 17, 2026 | Central GujaratGujarat

Mahisagar: Four policemen were allegedly attacked by a mob in Batakwada village of Mahisagar district in the early hours of Friday while they were pursuing two suspicious persons. The incident occurred when the policemen, deployed on night patrol in a private vehicle due to ongoing local body elections, spotted two me...Read More

A4 Paper Norms in Gujarat District Courts to Take Effect from August 2026

Apr 17, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has once again deferred the deadline for the mandatory use of A4-sized paper across all district courts. As per a fresh circular, the requirement to adopt standardised A4 paper for legal documentation will now take effect from August 1, 2026. The notification replaces earlier circular...Read More

Uniform Gas Pricing Agreed; Morbi Ceramic Units Eye May 1 Restart

Apr 17, 2026 | GujaratSaurastra

Morbi: Ceramic units in Morbi, shut for nearly one-and-a-half months following the Centre’s decision to curb industrial gas supply amid rationing triggered by the Israel–US attacks on Iran, are likely to resume operations from May 1. A meeting held in Gandhinagar on Thursday between office-bearers of the Morbi Cer...Read More

PM Modi Likely to Visit Gujarat for VGRC; Roadshow Being Planned

Apr 17, 2026 | GujaratNarendra ModiSurat

Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit his home state of Gujarat next month for the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), scheduled to begin on May 1, which coincides with Gujarat Foundation Day. Business and industry stakeholders across South Gujarat are optimistic ahead of the two-da...Read More

36 sq km Agri Land to Be Denotified in Ahmedabad

Apr 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has reportedly approved a proposal allowing the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) to denotify around 36 sq km of land currently classified under the agricultural zone on the outskirts of the city. The decision is likely to be implemented after the conclusion of the local ...Read More

Gujarat Local Polls: 25,579 Candidates in Fray for 9,297 Seats; 707 Uncontested

Apr 17, 2026 | BJPCongressGujaratPolitics

Ahmedabad: The electoral picture for 393 local self-government bodies became clear on Thursday following the withdrawal of nomination forms a day before. A total of 25,579 candidates remain in the fray for 9,297 seats out of the 10,005 seats going to polls. Elections will not be held for one seat in the Chikhlod Ward ...Read More

Congress Taluka Chief Among 7 Booked Under Atrocities Act

Apr 17, 2026 | CongressGujaratPoliticsVadodara

Dabhoi: The local police have registered a case under the Atrocities Act and for assault against seven individuals, including the Dabhoi Taluka Congress president, in connection with an attack on a candidate who had gone to withdraw his nomination at the Dabhoi Taluka Panchayat office. According to the complaint, Mulj...Read More

MCA Team Visits Vadodara to Study BCA Stadium Design for 1 Lakh-Capacity Project

Apr 17, 2026 | GujaratSportsVadodara

Vadodara: A team of architects appointed by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for its proposed one-lakh-capacity stadium visited Vadodara on Thursday to study the design and infrastructure of the international-standard BCA Stadium at Kotambi. Vadodara, long known for producing outstanding cricketers, is now gaining...Read More

RPF Nabs Three in Vapi for Railway Signal Cable Theft Cases

Apr 17, 2026 | GujaratRailwaySouth Gujarat

Vapi: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Vapi has arrested three individuals involved in railway signal cable theft in two separate operations, preventing losses worth lakhs of rupees and ensuring the swift restoration of train services. On the night of April 15, 2026, at around 8:45 pm, a track circuit failure was...Read More

Aquatic Arena Plan Submitted for AMC Approval as Ahmedabad Ramps Up CWG 2030 Prep: Report

Apr 17, 2026 | AhmedabadGujarat

Ahmedabad: With the city set to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 four years from now, preparations for developing key sports infrastructure have gathered pace, including ongoing land acquisition and the drafting of masterplans. According to a TOI report, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) town development d...Read More

Scorching Heat Sweeps Gujarat as Maximum Temperature Nears 42°C

Apr 17, 2026 | Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Gujarat continued to reel under intense summer heat, with several parts of the state recording maximum temperatures close to or above 40°C, according to the weather report issued this morning. The highest maximum temperature was recorded in Rajkot at 41.9°C, which is 2.5°C above normal, making it the hot...Read More