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  Massive fire breaks out at Asian Paints showroom in Godhra, no casualties reported

  October 29, 2026 6:33 IST

  A massive fire broke out at an Asian Paints showroom in Godhra, Gujarat, leaving the showroom completely gutted. The fire brigade team rushed to the spot and began firefighting operations. However, no casualties reported.

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  BSF apprehends four Pakistani fishermen in Gujarat's Kutch, seizes boat

  October 25, 2026 20:22 IST

  The operation was carried out in the sensitive Sir Creek region, which lies along the India-Pakistan maritime boundary in the Kutch district. The fishermen were apprehended during a patrol by the BSF team in the Sir Creek area.

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  Gujarat schools bar unauthorised entry, photography and videography under new rules

  October 21, 2026 23:42 IST

  The Gujarat government has issued new instructions to strengthen school security. Outsiders will need prior permission from the school principal to enter campuses, while unauthorised photography and videography will be prohibited. Violators could face legal action.

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  Deadly boiler blast rocks Gujarat factory in Chhatral GIDC, four killed in fire

  October 15, 2026 18:45 IST

  Four people were killed after a boiler exploded at Kovika Colour Company in Gujarat's Chhatral GIDC industrial area on Thursday, triggering a fire. Gandhinagar Superintendent of Police Ravi Teja Vasamsetty confirmed the fatalities.

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  Ahmedabad Food Safety Department raids factory making fake tomato ketchup, seizes 2,000 kg products

  October 15, 2026 15:58 IST

  The premises and the utensils used for production were found in a state of extreme filth. The entire factory was producing sauce that was completely unfit for human consumption, posing a serious threat to public health.

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  Gujarat Civic Polls: BJP registers landslide wins in Okha, Thara, sweeps 3 nagarpalika bypolls

  October 13, 2026 20:21 IST

  In Thara municipality in Banaskantha district, the BJP won 19 of the 24 seats, while the Congress secured the remaining five seats, as per the results declared on Tuesday.

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  Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation Election: BJP gets over 57% vote share, Congress 37%, AAP just 4%

  October 13, 2026 23:57 IST

  The BJP on Tuesday swept the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) polls, winning 38 of the 44 seats, and also retained power in the Thara and Okha municipalities in Gujarat, according to results declared by the State Election Commission.

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  Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation Election: BJP clinches 38 seats in decisive win | List of winners

  October 13, 2026 22:31 IST

  Full List of Winners: The BJP secured a decisive victory in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation elections, winning 38 of the 44 seats. It won all four seats in eight wards and secured three seats each in two other wards.

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  Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation Election Results: BJP sweeps with 38 seats, Congress gets 5; AAP 0

  October 14, 2026 7:10 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has swept the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation elections with its candidates winning 38 seats out of 44 in a contest with the Congress, which has managed to win just five seats.

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  Gujarat, Bengal CMs attend as 'Varanasi to Vadnagar Seva Yatra' concludes in presence of Shivraj

  October 08, 2026 14:29 IST

  Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the concluding ceremony of the 'Varanasi to Vadnagar Seva Yatra', marking 25 years since he became Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001.

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  Seven killed as SUV crashes into parked trailer truck in Gujarat's Bhavnagar

  October 06, 2026 15:45 IST

  The accident occurred on the service road along the Bhavnagar-Somnath national highway near Trapaj village in Talaja taluka of the district when the speeding SUV crashed into the stationary trailer.

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  Fire tender called to clean Gujarat BJP MLA's bungalow, triggers debate over alleged misuse

  October 06, 2026 10:18 IST

  According to officials, they recalled the fire tender immediately after learning its purpose. Officials said the vehicle was dispatched after a call from the politician, and they were initially unaware that it would be used to clean the bungalow.

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  Gujarat becomes second state to adopt UCC as bill gets President Droupadi Murmu's nod

  October 02, 2026 23:57 IST

  The Uniform Civil Code lays down common grounds for divorce, including adultery, cruelty, desertion for at least two years, conversion and the disappearance of a spouse for seven years.

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  'Gujarati spirit in his veins': Captain Smit Machchhar to be honoured with Gujarat's state award

  October 01, 2026 17:15 IST

  Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said that flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will be bestowed with the 'Visisht Gujarat Garima Award' for his bravery to thwart the Omani co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft.

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  Worms found in food at Ahmedabad hostel, students launch hunger strike over safety concerns

  October 01, 2026 11:50 IST

  Students at Ahmedabad's Samras Girls Hostel staged a hunger strike after worms were reportedly found in food served at the hostel. The protest continued for hours before the administration accepted 14 demands and promised in writing to resolve them within 10 days.

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  Hefty checks, fake political parties: How scamsters pulled a Rs 700 crore tax fraud in Gujarat

  September 29, 2026 21:39 IST

  Gujarat CID Crime's EOW has registered four FIRs over an alleged political donation and tax evasion racket involving RUPPs. The cases involve alleged bogus donations of more than Rs 2,284 crore and suspected tax losses.

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  ABVP protests at Nirma University after professor grabs student's collar, inquiry committee formed

  September 25, 2026 17:26 IST

  ABVP workers protested at Ahmedabad's Nirma University after a video showed a professor grabbing a student's collar during Technofora '26. The student group demanded strict action against the professor and a public apology, while the university formed an inquiry committee.

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  5-7 injured as speeding car hits pilgrims in Gujarat, angry crowd sets vehicle on fire

  September 21, 2026 23:02 IST

  A car hit pilgrims walking towards the Poonam Mela near Himmatnagar, injuring around five to seven people. The vehicle was later set on fire by an angry crowd, while police and fire brigade teams reached the spot and the injured were taken to hospital.

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  Bhupendra Patel completes 5 years as Gujarat CM: From record budget to world-class infrastructure

  September 13, 2026 21:13 IST

  Bhupendra Patel, who was sworn in as Gujarat's chief minister on September 13, 2021, on Sunday completed five years in the office. Under his leadership, Gujarat has achieved many firsts, including implementation of the UCC.

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  'Bomb' found written on tissue paper on IndiGo flight; plane makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad

  September 10, 2026 20:05 IST

  According to Ahmedabad Police, a crew member found a piece of paper with the word “Bomb” written on it, following which security agencies were alerted for security checks.

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  '13 hospitalised, no patient is critical': Gujarat health minister on Gandhinagar building collapse

  September 10, 2026 10:09 IST

  Gujarat Health Minister Praveen Pansheriya said that when the accident was reported in Gandhinagar, Kudasan, labourers were working and 13 people have been admitted to the Civil Hospital. He added that no patient out of the 13 is critical and all have been examined.

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  15 workers feared trapped as under-construction building collapses in Gandhinagar, rescue on

  September 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  Fire department teams are conducting rescue operations, and eight workers have been rescued alive so far. Further details are awaited.

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  Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel visits BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Jersey

  August 23, 2026 19:03 IST

  Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel received a special tour of the Akshardham Museum, currently under construction, which will be one of the first Hindu American museums dedicated to showcasing India’s rich heritage and culture.

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  Two children among four killed as fuel tank of commercial vehicle explodes in Gujarat's Kutch

  August 22, 2026 20:28 IST

  The deceased were identified as Mohammed Iliyas (30), Noor Mohammad Iliyas (26), Hussain Mohammed (3.5) and Noor Fatima (3). The incident was reported when Mohammed Iliyas and Noor Mohammad Iliyas were unloading scrap from the vehicle when the blast occurred.

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  Gujarat: 14,000 kg of adulterated cooking oil seized in Patan, factory was running since 2 years

  August 21, 2026 13:23 IST

  Officials seized 210 containers of poor-quality oil from a truck and 40 containers ready for packaging under fake brand labels. Investigators are examining bills and stock records to trace supplies across Gujarat and other states.

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  Five dead, 20 others hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar

  August 20, 2026 11:55 IST

  Five people have died and 20 others are hospitalised after allegedly consuming adulterated liquor in Bhavnagar's Kharkhadi village. Police have taken action against three suspected key accused.

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  'BOSS Scam' busted by Ahmedabad Police with Pakistan-China links; over 10,000 devices secured

  August 18, 2026 17:49 IST

  Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch busted the BOSS scam network linked to Pakistan and China, arrested two accused and deactivated over 10,000 devices. Police say the network supplied dummy SIM cards, OTPs and WhatsApp accounts to cybercriminals, with 251 complaints linked to the gang across 26 states.

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  Heavy rainfall or seismic activity? Mysterious waves in well in Gujarat's Morbi leave people puzzled

  August 07, 2026 9:54 IST

  A well in Gujarat's Morbi has attracted people after mysterious waves and ripples were detected in it. Earlier, people thought that a seismic activity was causing it, but experts and officials have dismissed that possibility.