Gujarat

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), gearing up for its ambitious Mission 2027, has claimed a significant political breakthrough in Gujarat by making inroads into the strongholds of both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. In a major development on Wednesday, several leaders and workers from the two national parties joined AAP in Surat, delivering a symbolic and strategic blow to its rivals. At a time when vote counting for civic body elections is underway in Punjab, AAP’s Gujarat unit showcased its growing organisational strength by inducting leaders from BJP and Congress, particularly in Surat—considered one of BJP’s most impregnable bastions. AAP leaders said the new entrants were drawn by the party’s promise of “honest and transparent politics.” The inductions took place in ...

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Four schools in Ahmedabad received alarming bomb threat emails on Wednesday morning, prompting a swift police response. The emails reportedly specified the time of the alleged blasts, though subsequent investigations found no suspicious objects at any of the locations. Strikingly, the emails mentioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah and gangster Lawrence Bishnoi by name. Details of the ThreatsThe affected schools include: Jebar School Maharaja Agrasen School DAV International School Zydus School The emails, received at 8:35 AM, warned that explosions could occur by 1:11 PM, extending from the schools to the Sabarmati Central Jail. The messages allegedly referenced Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently incarcerated at Sabarmati Jail. Links to Khalistani...

Renowned Gujarati folk singer Kinjal Dave has found herself at the center of a major controversy following her inter-caste engagement, triggering strong reactions from sections of the Brahmin community. As the debate intensified, the popular singer broke her silence and issued a firm rebuttal, asserting her right to choose her life partner and condemning what she termed as regressive social thinking. Kinjal Dave, who enjoys a superstar status in Gujarat’s folk music scene, got engaged on December 6 to actor and businessman Dhruvin Shah. The engagement ceremony was attended by several prominent personalities, including Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh and former Chief Minister of Gujarat. Despite the high-profile nature of the event, the engagement soon became controversial due...

During his three-day visit to Gujarat, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal held an interaction with party workers in Rajkot on Monday, asserting that “the next Mayor of Rajkot will be from AAP.” Kejriwal said that the people of Rajkot had shown strong faith in AAP by giving the party 18% votes in the previous municipal elections, and now this trust has grown even stronger. Kejriwal launched a sharp attack on the BJP, which has been in power in Gujarat for 30 years. “In these 30 years, Singapore became a developed nation, while the BJP has pushed Gujarat backward. The time has turned now—Gujarat will have a people’s government, where public voices will shape governance,” he said. He urged party workers to go door-to-door and free people from the “fear of BJP” that ...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat): A special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has sentenced retired IAS officer Pradeep Niranknath Sharma to five years in prison and imposed a ₹50,000 fine for causing financial loss of ₹1.2 crore to the Gujarat government during a land allocation case in Bhuj. Sharma, now 71 years old, served as the Kutch District Collector and Chairman of the District Land Pricing Committee (DLPC) from 2003 to 2006. He was found guilty of unlawfully allocating government land in Anjar Taluka’s Varshmedi village to Welspun India Limited and its associated companies at below-market rates, an act linked to money laundering. Government Property Seized The court also ordered the seizure of assets worth ₹1.32 crore belonging to Sharma, which were attached by...

Ahmedabad: An IndiGo flight traveling from Madinah to Hyderabad made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport after receiving a bomb threat via email. Flight 6E 058, carrying over 180 passengers and six crew members, was safely grounded as security agencies immediately swung into action. Bomb Threat and Security ResponseIndiGo Airlines reportedly received an email claiming that Flight 6E 058 had an explosive device on board. The airline promptly informed the authorities, and the flight was diverted to Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure. Upon landing, the aircraft was isolated, and passengers underwent screening while security personnel, including CISF and BDDS, conducted an initial investigation. Inspection and ClearanceThe flight had depar...

Ahmedabad:The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has scored a major success by arresting two individuals, including a woman and a former Indian Army Subedar, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI. According to ATS officials, the duo was reportedly involved in espionage activities targeting critical locations. Details of the Arrest The female suspect, Rashmi Ravindra Pal, was arrested from Daman, while the male suspect, A.K. Singh, a former Subedar in the Indian Army, was apprehended in Goa. ATS claims that both suspects were transmitting classified and sensitive information to Pakistani agents, potentially compromising national security. Investigation Underway During the operation, ATS seized various electronic devices from the sus...

In a major relief for villagers of Porbandar district, the long-pending demand for a direct road link between Modadra and Paswari has finally been approved—thanks to the impactful ‘Swagat’ online grievance redressal programme initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister. The programme, now completing 22 years, has once again delivered a life-changing solution for rural residents. Villagers’ Decades-Old Problem Solved Through Technology Residents of Modadra village in Rapar taluka presented their long-standing road and bridge concerns before Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during the state-level ‘Swagat’ public hearing. Leading the representation, Lakhmanbhai Modadra and other farmers explained how the absence of a direct road forced them to tak...

In an inspiring tale that has taken social media by storm, a 70-year-old woman from a remote village in Gujarat has become a symbol of unwavering hope and willpower. Living in Mora village of Rapar taluka in Kutch district, Jivuben Rabari and her husband have welcomed their first child after 45 years of marriage, defying age, medical opinions, and societal doubts. For decades, the couple prayed in temples, sought blessings, and tried every possible treatment to fulfill their dream of becoming parents. As the years passed, relatives and villagers began saying that motherhood was no longer possible for Jivuben. But she refused to give up. A Miracle Powered by Science In October 2021, Jivuben achieved what many called impossible—she became a mother through IVF treatment. Although she...