Gujarat
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Deadly boiler blast rocks Gujarat factory in Chhatral GIDC, four killed in fire
Gujarat | Oct 15, 2026, 06:45 PM ISTFour 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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Gujarat Civic Polls: BJP registers landslide wins in Okha, Thara, sweeps 3 nagarpalika bypolls
Gujarat | Oct 13, 2026, 08:21 PM ISTIn 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%
Gujarat | Oct 13, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTThe 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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Gujarat, Bengal CMs attend as 'Varanasi to Vadnagar Seva Yatra' concludes in presence of Shivraj
Gujarat | Oct 08, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTGujarat 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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Gujarat man meets foreigner in auto-rickshaw, Google search reveals he is mayor of Norway
offbeat | Oct 07, 2026, 07:27 PM ISTA casual meeting in Gujarat led to a surprising discovery when Chintan Matiya realised that a foreigner travelling in an auto-rickshaw was Jo Inge Hesjevik, mayor of Norway's Porsanger Municipality.
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Seven killed as SUV crashes into parked trailer truck in Gujarat's Bhavnagar
Gujarat | Oct 06, 2026, 03:45 PM ISTThe 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
Gujarat | Oct 06, 2026, 10:18 AM ISTAccording 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
Gujarat | Oct 02, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTThe 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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From Machchhar to Hathi, Ghoda: Exceptional story of Gujarati surnames behind Captain Smit's valour
India | Oct 03, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTMachchhar is an established Gujarati surname, found among communities including Nagar Brahmins and Lohanas. Gujarat also has a distinctive tradition of surnames that are derived from animals, birds or insects.
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'Gujarati spirit in his veins': Captain Smit Machchhar to be honoured with Gujarat's state award
Gujarat | Oct 01, 2026, 05:15 PM ISTGujarat'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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Aaj Ki Baat: How crores of rupees collected as donations by forming fake parties in Gujarat?
Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 30, 2026, 02:37 AM ISTGujarat Police has started investigation against such political parties which are registered with the Election Commission, they have also got the election symbol. They also field candidates in the elections for show but they have nothing to do with the victory or defeat.
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Hefty checks, fake political parties: How scamsters pulled a Rs 700 crore tax fraud in Gujarat
Gujarat | Sep 29, 2026, 09:39 PM ISTGujarat 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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Goldy Brar gang operative wanted in more than 11 serious cases arrested in Ahmedabad
India | Sep 24, 2026, 12:59 PM ISTHis arrest is considered a significant breakthrough in disrupting the gang's extortion network and financial flow. Joint interrogation is currently underway to identify his local associates and financial networks.
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National Film Awards 2026: When and where to watch the 72nd ceremony Live from Gujarat
Entertainment | Sep 22, 2026, 12:19 PM ISTThe 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held today, September 22, at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat. The ceremony begins at 3 pm and will be streamed live on the DD National YouTube channel.
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5-7 injured as speeding car hits pilgrims in Gujarat, angry crowd sets vehicle on fire
Gujarat | Sep 21, 2026, 11:02 PM ISTA 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
Gujarat | Sep 13, 2026, 09:13 PM ISTBhupendra 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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15 workers feared trapped as under-construction building collapses in Gandhinagar, rescue on
Gujarat | Sep 09, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTFire department teams are conducting rescue operations, and eight workers have been rescued alive so far. Further details are awaited.
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PM Modi inaugurates freight corridor projects, calls it backbone of India's trade and Commerce
India | Sep 08, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi received an enthusiastic welcome in Vadodara during his Gujarat visit. He also dedicated three Western Dedicated Freight Corridor sections spanning 326 route km and costing over Rs 20,700 crore.
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PM Modi's first programme on BookMyShow sold out within an hour; over 42,000 on waitlist
India | Sep 08, 2026, 07:40 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi's Vadodara programme has seen all seats booked within an hour of BookMyShow registrations opening, with over 42,000 people placed on the waiting list. During his visit, the Prime Minister is expected to launch several key infrastructure projects in Vadodara.
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Two children among four killed as fuel tank of commercial vehicle explodes in Gujarat's Kutch
Gujarat | Aug 22, 2026, 08:28 PM ISTThe 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.