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Gujarat AAP Legislator Chaitar Vasava Granted One-Day Bail Following Half-Brother’s Attempted Suicide
On Friday, the Gujarat High Court granted a one-day temporary bail to Chaitar Vasava, a jailed MLA from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), enabling him to visit his half-brother, who is critically ill and currently on life support at Surat Civil Hospital following an alleged suicide attempt by poison ingestion. Justice Vimal K Vyas approved…
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High Court Issues Notice to Government Following Incident of Four Farmers in Gujarat Being Paraded While Tied Up
The Gujarat High Court issued a notice to the state government on Friday in response to a contempt petition that claims police in Dhandhuka mistreated four farmers by assaulting them, restraining them with ropes, and displaying them publicly, actions that reportedly contravene Supreme Court directives regarding custodial treatment. Additionally, the court mandated the preservation of…
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Nine Individuals from UP and a Jewelry Store Employee Arrested in Rajkot Robbery and Homicide Case
The police in Rajkot have arrested ten individuals in connection with the murder of an employee from a prominent jewellery manufacturing and export company, along with the theft of approximately 900 grams of gold and 3 kilograms of silver, collectively valued at ₹1.53 crore, as reported by officials on Thursday. Lalji Sardhara, who worked for…
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Investigating the Dynamics: Police Suspect Gujarat Mother in Daughter’s Tragic Death
Authorities in Rajkot have initiated legal proceedings against a woman accused of allegedly throwing her two-year-old daughter off a fifth-floor stairwell in their residential building. The incident initially appeared to be an unfortunate accident, but further investigations raised suspicions of foul play, particularly considering the circumstances of the child’s fall. According to police reports, the…
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Four months post-merger, GEL distributes unprecedented Rs 324 crore dividend to the Gujarat government.
Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL) and GSPL Transmission Limited (GTL), both public sector undertakings, have collectively distributed a record dividend of Rs 384.67 crore to the Gujarat government for the fiscal year 2025-26, according to an official announcement. Of this total, GEL contributed Rs 324 crore, while GTL provided Rs 60.67 crore. This unprecedented dividend payout…
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Surat Man Remains in Custody After Losing ₹2.87 Crore in Foreign Visa Scam
Authorities have uncovered an alleged fraudulent scheme promising visas and work permits for countries such as Canada, Albania, and Finland to individuals seeking employment abroad. This purported scam, valued at approximately Rs 2.87 crore, involved the use of various mobile numbers, identities, social media platforms, and payments transferred via an informal courier system known as…
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“Pakistani Migrants Embrace Indian Citizenship in Search of a Brighter Future Amidst Border Challenges”
Rajnandini, also known as Saavi, a 31-year-old single mother of three, shared her experiences of arriving in India in 2008 with a group of around 50-60 individuals from Karachi, Pakistan. She recounted the initial hostility they faced, stating, “People looked at us with distrust, suspecting us of being terrorists. Finding housing was a challenge, and…
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High Court Demands Kutch Collector’s Response Within Days Regarding Notice and Mosque Demolition
In the Kutch district, the demolition of Mohamadi Masjid on June 21 was preceded by a series of rapid legal actions, including a show-cause notice, a response from the mosque’s managing body, and an encroachment order. The Gujarat High Court is now requesting a response from the Kutch Collector regarding allegations that officials acted prematurely,…
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Gujarat Updates Procurement Guidelines to Include Off-Road Vehicles
In response to evolving requirements, the Gujarat government unveiled a new vehicle procurement policy on Monday. A significant feature of this updated policy is the introduction of two additional vehicle categories: one for field inspection and enforcement, and another for off-road operations. Previously, the state adhered to the vehicle procurement guidelines established in 2023. This…
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Three Additional Suspects Arrested in Gujarat for the Mad Sandhu Homicide
The Gujarat Police have detained three additional individuals sought by the Punjab Police in relation to the homicide of social media influencer and makeup artist Madhu Sudan Singh, also known as Mad Sandhu, which took place on October 3, as confirmed by officials on Monday. In a coordinated effort on October 11, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism…
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Fugitive Linked to MP Massacre Arrested by Gujarat Police After Disappearing in Gurugram
On Monday, a contingent from the Gujarat Police reported the capture of a suspect linked to the murder of six family members in Morena, Madhya Pradesh. The individual, identified as Ramusingh Dhirasingh Tomar, aged 37, was apprehended in Gurugram, Haryana. Tomar is among nine individuals charged by Madhya Pradesh authorities in connection with the shooting…
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Gandhinagar Sees 59% Voter Participation, Marking a 3% Increase from 2021 Local Elections
On Sunday, the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) elections saw a voter turnout of 59.25%, supported by stringent security measures that included the deployment of over 1,100 police officers across 295 polling locations. This turnout reflects an increase of more than 3% compared to the 2021 civic elections, where participation was approximately 56%. The State Election…
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Navratri Celebrations Elevated: Experience Garba with a Touch of Elegance
A promotional event for Garba in Ahmedabad, featuring renowned singer Kirtidan Gadhvi, offers an array of luxurious services including a personal bouncer, private butler, a curated gift hamper, Starbucks coffee, and a full-course meal. Scheduled to take place in a massive air-conditioned dome covering 900,000 square feet, the venue is designed to accommodate 17,500 attendees…
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“Solo Protester on Bus Roof, Seniors Within: Authorities Detain 100 During Ahmedabad SIR Demonstration”
On Saturday evening, just a day before Navratri commenced, the Ahmedabad Police deployed approximately 250 officers along Ashram Road in response to a demonstration by various activists, social workers, and students protesting against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. This protest was held in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement taking place in…
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Illegal goods valued at over Rs 1 crore discovered concealed beneath steel coils; truck driver apprehended in Gujarat.
A collaborative effort between the Special Operations Group (SOG) and the newly established Anti-Narcotics Wing (ANW) of the Ahmedabad Rural Police resulted in the confiscation of 696.940 kg of poppy straw, valued at approximately Rs 1.45 crore. Authorities have initiated a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Dholka Rural…