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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Gujarat government

Gujarat govt gives nod for Jagannath rath yatra in Ahmedabad on 12 July

The yatra will take place with strict adherence to Covid protocols and a curfew will be imposed on the entire yatra route from early morning till afternoon.

Gujarat Assembly passes bill penalising forcible religious conversion by marriage

The bill amended a 2003 law which penalises religious conversion through coercion or allurement and provides a 10-year jail term for violating it.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani tests positive for Covid day after fainting on stage

Rupani, 64, fainted on stage while addressing a rally in Vadodara for the upcoming civic polls in the state, following which he was flown to Ahmedabad and admitted to a hospital.

Gujarat govt issues advisory against rare fungal infection having 50% mortality rate

The state health department issued an advisory after some coronavirus patients in Ahmedabad and Rajkot were found infected with mucormycosis.

Pandemic can’t be reason to exempt factories from paying overtime, SC to Gujarat govt

The Gujarat government had issued two notifications exempting factories from paying overtime wages to employees and providing them ideal working conditions during the pandemic.

Hardik Patel shifted to hospital on 14th day of his fast

The Patidar leader agreed to be shifted to hospital after his supporters requested him in view of his failing health.

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Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.