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Topic: Gujarat

Ghost projects, geo-tagged photos—story behind Rs 71-cr MGNREGA ‘scam’ tied to Gujarat minister’s sons

Gujarat Minister of State for Panchayat and Agriculture Bachubhai Khabad says his sons Kiran & Balvant, both of whom have been arrested, supply construction material for work 'legally'. 

Gujarat ATS arrests healthcare worker for allegedly sending BSF, Navy info with Pakistani agent

Arrest, confirmed by Gujarat ATS SP K Siddharth, follows investigation that revealed Gohil's communication with a woman named Aditi Bharadwaj, identified as a Pakistani operative.

Tiger spotted in Dahod sanctuary, Gujarat plays host to the holy trinity of big cats after years

There was a time when Gujarat was the only region in the world where all four big cats could be found. Every tiger spotted in the state since 1997, though, has been a visitor.

Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka to serve as ‘manufacturing hubs’ for India’s homegrown space dreams

Gujarat will focus on manufacturing of satellites & payloads, Tamil Nadu on launch vehicles, and Karnataka will look at the overall manufacturing and assembling.

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.

ED arrests Gujarat Samachar MD for ‘money laundering’. ‘Targeted for fearless critique of BJP govt’—Oppn

Ahmedabad court Friday granted Bahubali Shah, elder son of newspaper’s founding editor, interim bail in view of health concerns. ED did not oppose his plea on humanitarian grounds.

Few can trace footprints in the sand. When India-Pakistan tensions rise, Gujarat calls on ‘Pagis’

Pagis have helped the Indian Army during 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan. They have since been working not just as police personnel but also as guides to BSF in border areas.

On frontline with Pakistan, Bhuj has stories to tell of 1965 & 1971 wars—some facts, some myths

Bhuj residents Thakkar and Biglani have lived through both wars. In 1965, Biglani got his first job at collector’s office; Thakkar recalled patrolling the streets as a home guard.

In Bhuj, clouds of war brought back 1971 memories. When hundreds of women rebuilt IAF runway by hand

Locals, mostly women, repairing runway damaged by Pakistan were told to hide at first siren, resume work at second. They wore green sarees to avoid being spotted by enemy planes.

How Rajkot geared up for crisis again, 24 yrs after Bhuj quake relief, amid India-Pakistan tension

Even as ceasefire was announced, city administration and police were ready for any eventualities, conducting drills and taking stock of essentials.

On Camera

The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

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.