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Topic: Gujarat

14 students, 2 teachers die as boat overturns in Vadodara’s Harni lake during school picnic

Two dozen students and four teachers were on a picnic and taking a boat ride in Harni lake when the accident occurred. A search operation is underway to trace those missing.

At least 6 school children feared dead after boat capsizes in Vadodara lake

There were 27 school students on the boat cruising in the Harni Motnath lake, Vadodara Collector A.B. Gor said.

Kem cho mate! Australia’s Deakin comes to Gujarat as 1st foreign university to open campus in India

Envoy Philip Green inaugurates GIFT City campus. Indian students will be able to pursue Master of Business Analytics & Master of Cybersecurity (Professional) courses here starting July.

PM Modi to bolster India’s reputation as investment destination at Gujarat summit

Summit will present a chance to attract investors to sectors such as chipmaking and EV manufacturing, with the prime minister set to hold closed-door meetings with many executives.

3-year-old girl rescued from 30-ft borewell dies at hospital in Gujarat’s Dwarka

The toddler, who fell into open borewell at around 1 pm Monday, was taken out at around 9.50 pm same day. Army and National Disaster Response Force personnel made efforts to rescue her.

‘A step ahead’ — industry welcomes Gujarat govt relaxation in liquor prohibition for GIFT City

In a statement Friday, Gujarat govt said 'GIFT City emerged as a global financial and technological hub' and hotels, restaurants and clubs here 'will be given permits for wine and dine facilities'.

Politics, influence, caste — the murky loan dealings of Gujarat’s cooperative banks

Gujarat’s urban cooperative banks have been making headlines for the wrong reasons, and many have been slapped with RBI fines for lending to own directors or their relatives.

Mata ni pachedi is Gujarat’s tribute to goddesses. It tells vibrant stories on fabric

In mata ni pachedi, the figure of the goddess has a commanding presence. She is flanked by worshippers, musicians and animals.

More chips, less air: How Gujarat’s Balaji Wafers, which turned down Pepsi offer, became a snack giant

In March, Balaji Wafers’ turnover hit Rs 5,000 crore, adding a new feather to the crown of the Virani family, whose journey began selling snacks at a cinema hall.

‘How dare you, Dalit’ — Morbi assault case for ‘demanding salary’ highlights state’s ‘cultural disaster’

Gujarat man Nilesh Dalsaniya claims he was beaten by at least 15 people, including former employers, for seeking pending dues of around Rs 5,000. SC community alleges such atrocity not new.

On Camera

Imtiaz Ali obsesses over vulgarity, misses Chamkila’s cultural resistance against purity

Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.