Gujarat

Morbi, Gujarat: A tragic incident occurred in Morbi district on Monday when a two-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by a car. The accident took place near Patelnagar Society on Alap Road, where the toddler was playing on the street. Authorities have registered a case and are investigating the matter. CCTV footage shows the child playing near a bend in the road when a car suddenly appeared, running over her with its front wheel. The vehicle came to an immediate stop, and the driver attempted to lift the girl. Onlookers gathered at the scene and confronted the driver. The Morbi police have filed a case against the driver, who has been identified as Niravbhai Mahadevbhai Bhorania. Similar Incident in Pune Last Month A similar accident occurred just a month ago in Pune, w...

Surat, February 23, 2026: A shocking revelation has emerged in the suicide case of prominent Surat-based builder and Jolly Group owner, Tushar Ghelani. Police investigations have revealed that Ghelani was allegedly being blackmailed by his girlfriend, Poonam Bhadauria, prompting him to take the drastic step of shooting himself. Ghelani was hospitalized after the incident and succumbed to his injuries on February 4, following the suicide attempt four days before his daughter’s wedding. Relationship Turns Controversial According to Surat city police, the relationship between Tushar Ghelani and Poonam Bhadauria began professionally. Bhadauria initially joined the Jolly Group in 2010, worked for a few years, and then reconnected with Ghelani in 2014. While it began as a boss-employee ...

Ahmedabad, February 21, 2026: BJP National President Nitin Nabin took a relaxed and refreshing start to the second day of his Gujarat visit by exploring the scenic Sabarmati Riverfront. Early in the morning, he admired the architectural beauty of the iconic Atal Bridge, followed by a walk along the riverfront and informal interactions with local youth. Morning at the Riverfront After visiting Assam earlier in his northeastern tour, Nabin arrived in Gujarat on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, he spent a significant part of his morning at the Sabarmati Riverfront, a project symbolizing the “Gujarat model” of urban development. During his visit, he not only appreciated the view from a distance but also walked across the Atal Bridge, savoring tea along the way. The bridge, constructed by t...

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard, seized 200 kilograms of drugs from the sea near Porbandar. The operation also led to the arrest of two Iranian nationals on board a suspicious speedboat. Operation Based on Confidential Input According to DIG Sunil Joshi, the Gujarat ATS received confidential information that Haji Fida, an Iranian national, was planning to send narcotics from Iran to his associates in Punjab. The planned exchange was scheduled to take place approximately 140 nautical miles off the Porbandar coast on the night of 15–16 February. Acting on this input, the ATS formed a special team and coordinated closely with the Coast Guard for maritime surveillance. Intercep...

Vadodara, Gujarat: In a shocking development, 18 schools in Vadodara have received threatening emails claiming plans to carry out bomb blasts. The emails, reportedly referencing the Khalistan group, have caused widespread alarm among students, parents, and school authorities. Some schools in Ahmedabad also reportedly received similar threats. The emails arrived shortly after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to the city. Following the threats, Vadodara Police immediately evacuated the affected schools and deployed teams for thorough security checks. Initial inspections have so far found no suspicious objects, but investigations continue. Schools that received the threats include DR Amin (Vasna Road), Urmi (Sama-Savli), Nalanda (Waghodia Road), Baroda High School (Bagicha), Navayu...