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Topic: Rajkot

‘We are afraid to stock silver now’ — How soaring prices froze Gujarat’s trade

Silver prices jumped nearly 160% in 2025, disrupting payments, manufacturing and credit chains across Rajkot’s jewellery industry.

Rajkot man who ‘attacked’ Delhi CM an auto driver who built ‘dog temple’ in his neighbourhood

Sakariya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai lives in Rajkot’s Kothariya neighbourhood. He has 5 cases registered against him in Rajkot and he has been acquitted in 4 of those.

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.

Part of canopy at Rajkot airport collapses amid heavy rains in 3rd such incident in as many days

The canopy which collapsed Saturday was located at an interim terminal building at the new airport, which once the new terminal is constructed, will become a cargo terminal.

Heroes of Rajkot fire — tea stall owner who ‘didn’t think twice’, 18-yr-old hit with survivor’s guilt

Tea stall owner Mahesh Bharwar was a first responder, and student Prithviraj Zala lost two friends but helped save many others. Their actions were critical during wait for fire tenders.

‘Everyone could’ve been saved’— grieving relatives question fire dept response in Rajkot tragedy

There are discrepancies in official records & eyewitness statements about when fire started at TRP Gaming Zone. ‘Waited 45 minutes for help,’ says father who lost 19-yr-old daughter.

10 major fire disasters India has seen in the past 3 decades

In light of Rajkot and Delhi hospital fires, remembering similar tragedies, such as the Kerala temple fire of 2016 that killed 111 & Uphaar cinema fire of 1997 that killed 59.

Rajkot fire victims’ bodies burnt beyond recognition, kin await DNA results — ‘nobody giving answers’

A forensic team has arrived at AIIMS and Rajkot civil hospital to collect DNA samples. TRP Gaming Zone was operating without NOC from fire dept, says a senior police officer.

Patidar vs Patidar, Kshatriyas vs BJP’s Rupala — why Rajkot is one of Gujarat’s most-watched battles

Union Minister Parshottam Rupala is fighting against Congress's Paresh Dhanani in Patidar-dominated Rajkot. The two leaders are facing off after over 21 years.

With 131 new institutions in 4 years, it’s boom time for private universities in India

Number of private universities in India jumps 47%, from 276 in 2015-16 to 407 in 2019-20, the latest AISHE data shows. 

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.