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Karnataka Transport Minister suspends Senior Motor Vehicle Inspector over illegal fitness certificates

Karnataka Minister for Transport Ramalinga Reddy has suspended Nisar Ahmed, Senior Motor Vehicle Inspector, for dereliction of duty in issuing Fitness Certificates to vehicles of the State of Gujarat illegally. The suspension order was issued by the Commi... read..

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ISPL Season 3: Srinagar Ke Veer clinch their first win as Dilip shines against Falcon Risers Hyderabad

Srinagar Ke Veer secured a gritty 6-run victory over Falcon Risers Hyderabad in Match 19 of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Wednesday.... read..

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Gujarat: 21-crore water tank collapses during testing in Surat, Opposition calls it "symbol of BJP's commission raj"

The opposition on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led government in Gujarat, alleging that the state is witnessing an unchecked "commission raj" despite repeated claims of zero tolerance towards corruption.... read..

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Gujarat is exploring new opportunities in AI, defence, textile parks, GCCs, and innovative financing: Harsh Sanghavi

The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum is being held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23, 2026.... read..

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ISPL Season 3: Padmesh Mhatre's 6-Ball 25* powers Delhi Superheroes to win over Chennai Singams

Delhi Superheros defeated Chennai Singams by 4 wickets in a high-octane Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 encounter at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Tuesday.... read..

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"Lizelle, Shafali a destructive pair...": DC skipper Jemimah after win over MI

Following her side's win over Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Jemimah Rodrigues hailed the opening pair of Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma for setting the tone for run-chase of 155 with a fiery opening partnership and backed herself to come... read..

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Australia High Commissioner to India meets Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed the state's willingness to draw upon Australia's experience and expertise in the long-term, sustainable utilisation of infrastructure, housing, and other sports facilities for the Olympic Games, as per a CM... read..

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WPL: MI head coach Lisa admits team's batting in powerplay not clicking following loss to DC

Following her side's loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Lisa Keightley admitted that the team's batting in the powerplay has not clicked, and it has put pressure on the middle-order batters to fire big runs.... read..

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Gujarat CM directs to promote Eco-Tourism in protected forest areas and to frame visitor policy guidelines

In the 26th meeting of the State Wildlife Board held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, it was informed that the Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary in Banaskantha has been included in the National Program for Bear Conservat... read..

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WPL: Smriti hails Gautami, Nadine lauds Bell's powerplay impact as RCB make it to playoffs

Following her side's win over Gujarat Giants (GG), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana hailed uncapped batter Gautami Naik for her fine fifty and added that achieving a score close to 180 in the first innings was "amazing".... read..

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WPL: DC captain Jemimah Rodrigues wins toss; elects to field first against MI

Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues has won the toss and decided to field first against two-time champions Mumbai Indians in the 13th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) on Tuesday.... read..

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Gujarat: Kutch witnesses "remarkable" transformation over 25 years through Sarhad Dairy initiative

Since the devastating earthquake of January 26, 2001, Kutch has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 25 years, with progress being reflected through initiatives such as the Kutch District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd, popularly know... read..

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Chennai Singams suffer first defeat of ISPL season 3

Chennai Singams faced their first setback of the ongoing Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) season 3, going down by 20 runs to Ahmedabad Lions in Match 17.... read..

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Gujarat Deputy CM meets OpenAI Chris Lehane to explore AI enablement

As AI rises, Gujarat moves confidently into the future. Deputy CM, Harsh R Sanghavi, met with Chris Lehane from OpenAI to explore pathways for AI enablement and the next wave of high-tech transformation.... read..

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Hardik Pandya surprises RCB's Gautami Naik with special message after match-winning WPL fifty

Star Indian Men's Team all-rounder Hardik Pandya surprised the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women player Gautami Naik with a special message after her match-winning fifty for her side against Gujarat Giants (GG) in the 12th match of the ongoing Women... read..

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Gujarat CM to chair State SWAGAT online public grievance redressal programme on Jan 22

The State SWAGAT online public grievance redressal programme, organised every month and chaired by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, will be held on Thursday in Gandhinagar.... read..

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Ahmedabad: AMC clears encroachments near Vatva lake, demolishes around 450 illegal structures

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday carried out a major demolition drive against illegal constructions in the Vatva Extension area of the city, targeting encroachments around a lake near the Vatva police station.... read..

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Deendayal Port Authority successfully tests LIM Pod; targets upgrade to magnetic levitation based transportation solution

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, has successfully commissioned and tested an indigenously developed mobility solution for cargo transportation. The prototype of the futuristic and advanced transportation system, based on Linear Induction Motor (LIM) tech... read..

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India's first camel milk processing plant at Gujarat's Sarhad Dairy; only producer of Camel milk rajbhog ice cream in country

Since the devastating earthquake of January 26, 2001, Kutch has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 25 years.... read..

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"We knew it was coming": Shreyanka Patil hails Gautami Naik after maiden WPL fifty

India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Shreyanka Patil heaped praise on the uncapped Indian batting all-rounder Gautami Naik and expressed delight at tthe team's fifth consecutive victory in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 t... read..

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Vani to make first start in 2026 as Jasmine seeks another win at WPG Tour

Vani Kapoor will make her start this week at the second leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Kalhaar Blues and Greens in Ahmedabad. After missing the season-opener, Vani, who won five times last year while topping the Order of Merit, will feature in th... read..

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WPL: Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten fifty guides Delhi Capitals to seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians

After losing their previous match by eight wickets against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals bounced back in style as they defeated the two-time champion Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in the 13th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League... read..

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Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi leaves for Davos to attend World Economic Forum 2026

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday evening left for Davos, Switzerland, to attend the 56th Annual World Economic Forum summit.... read..

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People are raising their voices now; fear is gradually leaving their minds: Kejriwal at Gujarat Regional Booth Worker Conference

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday addressed a crowd of party booth workers in Vadodara, Gujarat.... read..

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Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat to host National Flag on Republic Day in presence of CM Patel

Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat is set to unfurl the National Flag at 9:00 am in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Republic Day at the Helipad Ground opposite the new court at Malupur in the Vav-Tharad district.... read..

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Pilot project preparation for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Agency begins AI model creation

The Gujarat government is prioritising modern technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop Gujarat's cities as smart urban centres. Moving forward in this approach, a key pilot project has been initiated in the expanding Ahmedabad Municipal Corp... read..

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Md Nawab wins Pre-Qualifying I, 27 players qualify for final stage

Md Nawab of Patna came up with an even-par 72 in round two to total one-under 143 and thus win Pre-Qualifying I of the PGTI Qualifying School 2026, being played at the in Ahmedabad.Kensville Golf and Country Club... read..

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SAPTI achieves milestone as 674 candidates graduate by Dec 2025

Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi' and under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Stone Artisan Park Training Institute (SAPTI) aims to optimise the potential of Gujarat's stone indust... read..

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WPL: Naik's brilliant 73 powers RCB to 178/6 against GG as 2024 champions hunt fifth successive win

A brilliant half-century from uncapped Indian Gautami Naik helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) register 178/6 in their Women's Premier League (WPL) clash against Gujarat Giants (GG) at Vadodara on Monday.... read..

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Gujarat's AI-driven initiative to tackle stray cattle problem in Ahmedabad

The Gujarat government is prioritising modern technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop Gujarat's cities as smart urban centres. Following the establishment of the AI Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar, efforts are underway to strengthen cit... read..

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Gujarat Giants win toss, opt to bowl first against RCB in WPL 2026 clash

Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and opted to bowl first against the Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 12th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, on Monday.... read..

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ISPL: Majhi Mumbai secure 7-wicket win over Srinagar Ke Veer

Majhi Mumbai delivered a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Srinagar Ke Veer by 7 wickets in their Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 encounter at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Sunday to jump to the top of the points table.... read..

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Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 35,000 crore in Gujarat

Maruti Suzuki India Limited will establish a new vehicle manufacturing plant at Khoraj in Gujarat, investing ?35,000 crore on 1,750 acres of land provided by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC)... read..

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ISPL: Hat-trick of wins makes Chennai Singams table toppers

Chennai Singams defeated Majhi Mumbai by 24 runs, kudos to Mohammed Nadeem's heroics (23 runs from 15 balls), good finish by Sarfraz Khan (17 runs from 11 balls) and Rajesh Sorte's 3/23 (2 overs). This was Chennai Singams' first win against Majhi Mumbai i... read..

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"BJP could not get majority": Arvind Kejriwal on BMC election results

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal said the BJP could not cross the majority mark in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, which clearly showed that the people are against them.... read..

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BJP resorting to dictatorship, claims AAP's Gopal Italia after Kejriwal event cancelled in Gujarat

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gopal Italia on Sunday accused the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of obstructing a scheduled private event for his party in Gujarat by threatening the owner of the plot they had booked, which led to the cancellation of the program. ... read..

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Gujarat DyCM Harsh Sanghavi to address World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will lead a high-level delegation of the Gujarat government to the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, which is scheduled to be held in Davos, Switzerland.... read..

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World Economic Forum 2026: Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi to lead high-level Gujarat delegation

Gujarat at World Economic Forum 2026 is taking the vision of Viksit Gujarat @2047 to the global stage, with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi to lead a high-level Gujarat delegation, according to a release.... read..

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"Must take pledge to end hooliganism in Gujarat:" AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal at regional booth worker conference

AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, speaking at a Regional Booth Worker Conference, which is being held in Ahmedabad on Sunday, called for a pledge to end hooliganism in Gujarat.... read..

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ISPL: Majhi Mumbai beat Ahmedabad Lions by 27 runs as Dalhor shines; Tiigers of Kolkata thrash Srinagar Ke Veer by 84 runs

It was a day of total dominance at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium as clinical performances from Majhi Mumbai and Tiigers of Kolkata lit up the Friday double-header of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3.... read..

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Dhirubhai Ambani University confers 649 degrees at its 20th Convocation

Dhirubhai Ambani University on Saturday held its 20th Convocation at its Gandhinagar campus, awarding degrees to 649 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.... read..

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Daily Metro ridership in Gujarat surges fourfold over 3 years; Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro sees 1.5 lakh passengers daily

Daily passenger numbers on the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro have surged nearly fourfold over the past three years, rising from around 35,000 commuters to nearly 1.5 lakh daily passengers, reflecting growing public confidence in the metro as a safe, efficie... read..

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Investment letter handover ceremony held between Gujarat, Maruti Suzuki India for new plant

Maruti Suzuki India Limited will develop a new plant in Khoraj, investing Rs 35,000 crores to produce a total of 10 lakh cars per year. About 12000 people will get potential employment opportunities.... read..

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Gujarat: Wildlife Care Centre sees 40 per cent drop in injured birds after Uttarayan festival

Bharat Bimani, a veterinary doctor at the Wildlife Care Centre in Bodakdev of Ahmedabad, who is involved in the treatment of injured birds after the Uttrayan festival in the state, said that there has been a decline of 40 per cent in the number of birds t... read..

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FIR filed under Immigration Act after Coast Guard hands over Pakistani boat found operating in Indian waters

An FIR has been filed under the Immigration and Foreigners Act after a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew members was intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) during a routine maritime patrol off the Gujarat coast, officials said. The vessel, identi... read..

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Gautam Adani says Vishakha Group's coordinated industrial ecosystem represents new model of Indian manufacturing

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said that Vishakha Group's coordinated industrial ecosystem spanning solar glass, aluminium, polymer films and advanced materials represents a new model of Indian manufacturing capable of strengthening the cou... read..

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Gujarat Titans begin third edition of Junior Titans in Surendranagar

Gujarat Titans began the third edition of Junior Titans, their grassroots initiative aimed at encouraging children under 14 to engage in outdoor sports and physical activity, with the opening leg held in Surendranagar, according to a release.... read..

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"Attack on daughters means end of life": Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi welcomes court's verdict awarding death penalty in Rajkot POCSO case

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday welcomed the Rajkot Special Court's verdict awarding the death penalty to a man convicted of raping, stating, "any attack on daughters means the end of life."... read..

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Saroj Paramanik's composed spell powers Tiigers of Kolkata to crucial win over Bengaluru

Tiigers of Kolkata registered their first win of ISPL Season 3 with a disciplined all-round performance against Bengaluru in their second league encounter at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium.... read..

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Navsari Municipal Corporation undertakes Rs 112 crore water and drainage network project in Gujarat

The Gujarat government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, remains committed to improving the 'Ease of Living' for citizens while advancing urban development across Gujarat. With cities developing, the government is ensuring the avail... read..

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Ketan's carnage, Jagannath's golden arm earn Chennai Singams their 2nd win of ISPL 3

Chennai Singams continued their dominant run in ISPL - T10 Season 3 with a comprehensive 38-run victory over Falcon Risers Hyderabad, registering their second consecutive win and climbing to the top of the points table.... read..

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