Gujarat

Ahmedabad, January 16, 2026: In a shocking case, the Gujarat High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a Gurugram-based businessman accused by his wife of forcing unnatural sexual acts and repeatedly raping her during their marriage. The allegations also include dowry-related harassment, with the complaint lodged at the Ahmedabad DCB Crime Branch. According to the complaint, the woman accused her husband, mother-in-law, and father-in-law of demanding dowry and subjecting her to harassment. She alleged that her husband forced her into unnatural sexual acts and repeatedly engaged in sexual relations against her will. Additionally, she claimed that her father-in-law attempted molestation, and her husband remained silent instead of protecting her. Court Observations:Hearing b...

Vadodara, January 16, 2026: In a shocking incident that left onlookers stunned, a 16-year-old girl climbed onto the bonnet of a Gujarat Police vehicle in Vadodara and created a public disturbance. The episode unfolded near Mahadev Temple on the road connecting Bhrhaspati Chowk to Manjalpur Tulsi Dham in the Makarpura GIDC area. According to police sources, the girl stopped the DIAL 112 patrol vehicle and began protesting atop it, allegedly under the influence of intoxicating substances. Preliminary reports suggest that the disturbance may have been triggered by a personal dispute with her boyfriend. Eyewitnesses compared the unusual public display to similar incidents that occasionally occur in Delhi and Gurugram, noting that such behavior is extremely rare in Gujarat. Gujarat, being...

Ahmedabad:In a shocking turn of events, the Gujarat High Court has overturned a trial court verdict that had awarded the death penalty to three men convicted in a 2018 gang rape and murder case in Kheda district. Terming the prosecution’s case as insufficient, the High Court acquitted all three accused and ordered their immediate release. The case pertained to the brutal gang rape and murder of a 35-year-old woman in October 2018, an incident that had sent shockwaves across the region. A sessions court in Kapadvanj had earlier described the crime as one of the “rarest of the rare” and, on April 29, 2022, sentenced the three accused to death. A division bench comprising Justice I.J. Vora and Justice R.T. Vachhani set aside the conviction of Gopi alias Bhala Devipujak, Jayanti Vadi and...

Ahmedabad: A massive water tank in Ahmedabad was recently demolished using a JCB, leaving people astonished at the sheer audacity of the operation. What surprised onlookers most was that the JCB operated nearly 60 feet above ground, atop the 10-storey-high tank. Social media users praised the driver’s courage, with many humorously asking, “How will it come down?” The operation was part of the redevelopment project at Kalupur Railway Station, a major hub in Ahmedabad, which has been chosen to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The water tank, over 75 years old, had been out of use for some time, and the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) decided to remove it safely. Operation “High-Rise Demolition”According to AMC officials, the tank stood prominently in the middle of Sarangpur and ...

Ahmedabad/Surat: The buzz around Bollywood’s recent blockbuster Dhurandhar has brought renewed attention to the real-life criminal Rahman Dakait. The Crime Branch of Surat City Police, under the leadership of dynamic officer DCP Bhavesh Rojia, has successfully arrested the notorious gangster, sending shockwaves through the criminal world. The arrested criminal, Abid Ali, also known as Raju Irani and Rahman Dakait, was the feared head of the “Irani Dera” gang in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Wanted by police in more than six states, including Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, he had eluded law enforcement for years. Last month, he escaped a police raid in Bhopal by allegedly using stones to flee. He was later traced to his brother-in-law’s ...

Ahmedabad: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first visit to India on Monday witnessed the signature “Modi magic” as he received a grand welcome in Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor Merz shared a moment of camaraderie by flying kites together at the Sabarmati Riverfront, symbolically reinforcing the historic and people-centric ties between India and Germany. India-Germany Relations in a Cultural Context PM Modi highlighted the deep historical and cultural connections between the two nations. He recalled how Rabindranath Tagore’s works influenced Germany’s intellectual circles, Swami Vivekananda’s philosophies inspired Europe, and Madam Cama first raised India’s freedom flag in Germany, giving India’s independence aspirations global recognition. Modi stated, “Toda...

Bharuch, Gujarat:In a shocking revelation, Bharuch police have unearthed a sophisticated illegal immigration racket involving fake marriages and divorces to secure UK visas. The case came to light when a financial dispute exposed the fraudulent scheme, prompting authorities to investigate. The racket involved a local woman, Tasleembanu Karbhari, who was registered as the wife of Rizwan Meda, a UK-based resident of Valan village in Bharuch. Using forged marriage certificates (Nikahnama) and fake divorce documents, the conspirators arranged for Tasleembanu to travel to the United Kingdom on a dependent visa. How the Scheme Unfolded According to Inspector Anand Chaudhary, Rizwan Meda had collaborated with an agent, Shoaib Daud Ikharia, to process the UK visa using falsified documents...

Ahmedabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its crackdown on corruption in Gujarat by provisionally attaching assets worth ₹4.92 crore belonging to Dhirubhai Bababhai Sharma, former Field Supervisor of the Gujarat Land Development Corporation (GLDC), Anand. The action has been taken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, officials said on Thursday. This marks the second major ED action in Gujarat in recent days. Earlier, the agency had conducted raids and arrested the former Collector of Surendranagar district in a separate case. Properties Attached Across Gujarat According to details shared by the ED’s Gandhinagar Zonal Office, the attached assets include a commercial shop, a residential house, agricultural land, and the Jalas...

Rajkot, Gujarat: Repeated tremors in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat have raised concerns among authorities and residents alike. Rajkot experienced several earthquakes Thursday night, with the strongest jolts occurring early Friday morning, prompting people to rush out of their homes. As a precautionary measure, schools have been temporarily closed. Over the past 12 hours, Rajkot recorded four significant tremors, with magnitudes ranging between 2.7 and 3.8. Fortunately, no casualties or property damage have been reported. Locals reported that the ground shook seven times within 24 hours, causing widespread fear. The quakes were primarily felt in the Upleta and Dhoraji areas. The strongest tremor, measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale, struck Friday morning, about 28 kilometers from Up...