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Friday, January 9, 2026
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Topic: Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat to hold 3-day World Sanskrit Day celebrations starting 6 August

Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, the Gujarat State Sanskrit Board will organise a 3-day celebration from 6 to 8 August, announced the chief minister's office Monday.

Gujarat govt sanctions new Rs 212 cr bridge parallel to collapsed structure in Vadodara

The new structure is set to be built in 18 months. Meanwhile, search for a missing person continues after the collapse last week. Death toll at 20.

Gujarat Asiatic Lion population increases by 217 in five years, announces Gujarat CM

The 16th Asiatic lion census was a four-day exercise and covered 58 talukas across 11 districts—an area of 35,000 square kilometres.

Vadodara, other parts of Gujarat still reeling under flood situation, PM speaks to CM Bhupendra

The rain-related incidents have claimed the lives of 26 people. PM Modi has asked CM Bhupendra to ensure proper steps are taken to prevent spread of diseases post floods.

IAS officer who ran CMO for 18 yrs hangs up boots. How ‘KK’ became Modi’s ‘eyes & ears’ in Gujarat

Kailashnathan served 4 Gujarat CMs as chief principal secretary since he retired from IAS in 2013. CM Bhupendra Patel hailed his contributions to state's industrial & port policy.

Amit Shah to visit Gujarat’s cyclone-affected regions to assess situation

The Union Home Minister will meet Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and visit the Swami Narayan Temple in Bhuj to examine food distribution among the those affected by the cyclone.

On Camera

Venezuelan economy did not collapse overnight. 4 decades of stagnation is the cause

In 1980, South American countries exhibited similar income levels, with Venezuela ranking among the more affluent economies. By 2023, this landscape had significantly altered.

500% tariffs ahead for India? Trump’s lined up a big bad Bill for countries buying Russian oil

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.