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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicMorbi bridge collapse

Topic: Morbi bridge collapse

Month after Rahul’s pep talk, Gujarat Congress launching ‘Nyay Yatra’ from Morbi to Gandhinagar

Congress Seva Dal chief says idea behind yatra in Gujarat is to make people aware that many tragedies could have been prevented had corruption not been so rife in the state.

Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat HC rejects Oreva Group MD Jaysukh Patel’s bail plea

Justice Divyesh Joshi dismissed Patel's bail plea; he has been behind bars since January this year after being named as the main accused in the incident that claimed 135 lives.

Broken wires, faulty renovation caused deadly Morbi bridge collapse, SIT probe finds

The colonial-era suspension bridge in Gujarat's Morbi was packed with sightseers when it collapsed on 30 Oct, plunging hundreds into the Machchhu river, which killed 135 people.

Oreva Group MD Jaysukh Patel surrenders before court in Morbi bridge collapse

Ajanta Manufacturing Limited (Oreva Group) was responsible for the maintenance of the bridge on Morbi’s Machchhu River that collapsed on 30 October last year.

Gujarat BJP leader who jumped in river to save Morbi survivors wins with whopping majority

Kantilal Amrutiya is a five-time MLA who won every election from Morbi seat from 1995 to 2017. BJP chose him instead of sitting MLA Brijesh Merja after the bridge collapse.  

‘Cooked-up case’ — TMC slams spokesperson Saket Gokhale’s arrest by Gujarat cops for ‘Modi tweet’

Gujarat police cyber cell 'filed case against Gokhale for tweeting about expenses incurred for PM Modi's trip to Morbi' following bridge collapse which reportedly killed at least 141 people.

Why ‘Samaritan’ Kantilal Amrutiya is BJP’s best bet at redemption in a Morbi reeling from loss

BJP's Amrutiya retained Morbi from 1995 to 2017 when he lost to Congress candidate. Kin of bridge collapse victims say they are wary of trusting either party until justice is done.

Congress betrayed Gujaratis on Narmada dam, Kejriwal insulting them, says Union minister Rupala

In an interview, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala discusses BJP’s poll prospects, Morbi bridge collapse tragedy & the challenge from AAP.

Our take on stubble burning, Imran Khan assassination bid and Morbi tragedy—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

After bridge tragedy, poll equations may change in BJP stronghold Morbi, say analysts

AAP's entry into the fray and the urban infrastructure issues could be decisive factors in Morbi where the winning margins have been thin in the last three elections, said experts.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.