Gujarat

Nadiad, February 3:A shocking incident has emerged from Nadiad, Gujarat, where a 21-year-old first-year nursing student, Jai Vijaykumar Patil, took his own life. Patil, enrolled at Dinsa Patel Nursing College since October, was found hanging at his residence on Monday. In a suicide note addressed to his mother, Patil asserted that he was wrongly accused of body-shaming female professors and was being framed. He expressed that he was being unfairly judged and humiliated without evidence and stressed that he did not commit any offense warranting punishment. Patil’s father, Vijay Patil, alleged that the college administration deliberately isolated his son and subjected him to intense pressure, warning him of disciplinary action and possible issuance of a leaving certificate if he did no...

Rajkot, Gujarat – February 2, 2026: A shocking accident occurred near Rajkot on Monday evening when two migrant workers lost their lives while taking a selfie close to the railway tracks, as the Vande Bharat Express train passed by. Another individual was critically injured in the incident. The police confirmed that all three victims were residents of Uttar Pradesh. According to Sub-Inspector A.R. Rathod of the Aji Dam police station, the incident took place around 4:45 PM near a railway crossing between Bhaktinagar and Ribda stations, while the Veraval–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express was speeding through the area. The three men had approached the tracks to take a group selfie when they were struck by the train. The victims, aged between 20 and 29, were working in factories in Rajkot ...

Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s GIFT City has received a major boost in Budget 2026, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a 20-year tax holiday for entities operating in the city. The move is expected to accelerate the development of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary project and strengthen GIFT City’s position as a global fintech hub. The CEO of GIFT City welcomed the announcement enthusiastically. What the Finance Minister AnnouncedIn her Budget 2026 speech on Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that to enhance the competitiveness of the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), the deduction period under Section 147 will be extended. Units in IFSC will now enjoy a 20-year consecutive tax holiday, up from the previous 10 years, while Offshore Banking Units...

Ahmedabad: In a moving act of humanity, a Patel family from Gandhidham, Kutch, has set an inspiring example by deciding to donate their son’s organs after a tragic accident. While not all lives could be saved, their son’s eyes will allow others to see the world. The Tragic AccidentRahul Manubhai Patel (30) was brought to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital following a severe accident on January 18 that left him with critical head injuries. Despite a week-long stay in the intensive care unit, his condition remained dire. As his life hung in the balance, relatives, led by his maternal uncle Vinod Patel, encouraged the grieving parents to consider organ donation, hoping to let Rahul live on through others. The family coordinated with a charitable organ donation trust to transfer Rahul to Ahmedabad...

Ahmedabad: After several days of hazy skies, the sun finally broke through in Gujarat on Monday. However, due to the influence of a western disturbance, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of rainfall in districts bordering Madhya Pradesh. Gujarat’s weather expert Ambalal Patel, often referred to as the state’s ‘Baba Venga’, had on January 31 predicted unseasonal rainfall and sudden changes in the state’s weather. IMD Issues AlertThe IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall and snowfall in the northern hilly regions of India until February 3 due to the western disturbance. This northern weather activity is now affecting western regions, including Gujarat. According to the latest bulletin, northern Gujarat is likely to receive rainfall. Ambalal Patel had ...

Kutch, Jan 31:The Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Kutch district has been included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, making it the fifth Ramsar site in the state and the first in Kutch, state Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Saturday. With this recognition, Chhari-Dhand joins Nal Sarovar, Thol, Khijadiya and Wadhwana in Gujarat’s growing network of internationally protected wetlands. Announcing the development, Modhwadia said the Ramsar designation would play a crucial role in strengthening environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, while also promoting sustainable local development. “The Ramsar status granted to Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary will bring positive transformation in areas such a...

Ahmedabad/New Delhi: Gujarat continued its winning streak at the 77th Republic Day celebrations, as the state’s tableau secured the top spot in the “Popular Choice” category for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s tableau, themed “Mantra of Freedom: Vande Mataram,” was officially recognized at an award ceremony held at the National Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. The trophy and certificate were presented by Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and received on behalf of the Gujarat government by Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Dr. Vikrant Pandey and State Information Commissioner Kishor Bachani. In addition, Gujarat’s cultural performance during the tableau-making process earned an Encouragement Award for its dance presentation at the national event, where artists fr...

Vadodara, Gujarat: IPS officer Sushil Agrawal, a 2017 batch officer of the Gujarat cadre, is making headlines in the state for his exemplary policing and investigative skills. Currently serving as the Superintendent of Police (SP) for Vadodara Rural, Agrawal has earned recognition for handling high-profile cases, including the remarkable recovery of 240 stolen gold coins in Navsari—a case that has become a reference point for crime investigation in the state. A graduate of IIT Delhi with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Agrawal later cleared the UPSC examination to join the Indian Police Service. Known for his round-the-clock diligence, he previously served as SP of Navsari before being transferred to Vadodara. In Vadodara, he has successfully overseen security arrangements for major...

Ahmedabad: The pace of India’s first bullet train project is picking up rapidly as Gujarat achieves another major milestone. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has successfully installed a 100-meter-long steel bridge in Ahmedabad, weighing 1,098 metric tons. Constructed under the Make in India initiative, this massive structure posed a significant engineering challenge as it had to be positioned 16.5 meters above the ground. The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is progressing swiftly following the official announcement of the train’s operational date. NHSRCL confirmed that this bridge, constructed above an underground metro tunnel connecting Kalupur and Shahpur stations, is the 13th steel bridge completed out of the 17 planned in Gujarat. Bridge Redesigne...

Ahmedabad: In a significant victory against child trafficking, the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) of Ahmedabad police, acting on a tip-off from the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), rescued a newborn baby and arrested three people involved in an interstate trafficking network spanning Gujarat, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. Authorities revealed that the suspects had “purchased” the infant from Himmatnagar in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, and were transporting the child to Hyderabad to sell. The DCB successfully intercepted a white car heading towards Ahmedabad airport on Wednesday. The driver of the vehicle has also been taken into custody. Suspects IdentifiedThe arrested individuals include: Vandana Panchal (34) – originally from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, currently residing in ...