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President gives assent to Gujarat bill that gives police power to take action against protesters

The Code of Criminal Procedure (Gujarat Amendment) Bill, 2021, was passed by the State Assembly in March last year.

‘Flawed’ EIA stalls Rs 3,500-cr Gujarat chemical plant project that sparked pollution fears

A Union environment ministry panel has put on hold proposal by GHCL for soda ash manufacturing project in a Kachchh village which, documents show, could lead to pollution in the area.

BSF jawan killed in scuffle after daughter’s ex-boyfriend ‘leaks her obscene video’ in Gujarat

The incident took place in Gujarat when a BSF jawan along with three other family members went to the house of the accused to confront them over the leaked video.

Dholera, Gujarat’s futuristic greenfield city in making — from solar park to Make in India chip hub

A pet project of PM Modi, Dholera smart city has been shaping up at some speed. The first phase, spread over 22.5 sq km, is expected to be completed by 2025-26, officials say.

Bilawal’s remark shows Pakistan’s old view hasn’t upgraded with Modi’s new India

Bilawal Zardari ought to be mindful of retaining some political space for himself as a politician and not entirely follow the establishment’s perspective.

Gujarat is scripting biggest solar power revolution in India. Other states can catch up

Smooth policy execution, good DISCOMS, and buy-in from people are some factors that make Gujarat's rooftop solar panel policy a success, say experts. But some clouds remain.

SC grants bail to convict serving life sentence for 2002 Godhra train coach burning case

Faruk along with others was convicted for pelting stones at the coach of the Sabarmati Express. He was granted bail as it was noted that he has been in jail for the last 17 years.

3 Patidars, more OBCs, 6 new faces — who’s in, who’s out of Gujarat’s new Bhupendra Patel cabinet

Sixteen legislators including lone woman MLA inducted into CM Bhupendra Patel’s new council of ministers. Hardik, Alpesh left out, Kanu Desai, Kuber Dindor among ministers retained.

Bhupendra Patel to continue as Gujarat CM for second term

Patel won a 2nd straight term from Ghatlodia Assembly seat in Ahmedabad district by 1.92 lakh votes and has been declared as leader of the legislative party.

Gujarat makes AAP a national party, but Arvind Kejriwal is no Jayaprakash Narayan

BJP's Delhi team needs a total revamp and some heads must roll if the party wants to retain all seven seats in Lok Sabha in 2024.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?