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Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan arrived in Gujarat ahead of the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia. He visited the Statue of Unity and enjoyed local delicacies including thepla, before receiving the National Award for his performance in Chandu Champion.

In Gujarat’s Vadia village, families and social workers say child engagements have helped keep girls from being pushed into prostitution. Women are trying to break a generations-old cycle of sex work, while poverty, stigma and limited livelihoods remain major challenges

Telangana EAGLE Force has traced 60 persons in Maharashtra and Gujarat allegedly linked to a Thailand-India hydroponic ganja supply chain. Officials served them notices under the NDPS Act while investigating suppliers, transporters, distributors, recipients and financial transactions connected to the network.

Union Ministers extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised his leadership, citing India's economic growth, infrastructure, digital connectivity, cultural recognition and global standing. They also highlighted the government's stated goal of achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

President Droupadi Murmu extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he had established new benchmarks of good governance during his 25 years in public life. The copy also traces Modi’s political journey from Gujarat to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Chief Ministers including Yogi Adityanath, Rekha Gupta, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhupendra Patel and Himanta Biswa Sarma extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his public service, governance, development focus and 25-year journey in public life.

Large numbers of young people and Gen Z members gathered in Vadodara to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing enthusiasm over his visit and upcoming development projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore. Students also voiced appreciation for initiatives supporting youth, education and economic growth

Three more persons, including alleged methanol suppliers, were arrested in connection with Gujarat’s Bhavnagar hooch tragedy, taking total arrests to 31. Police said methanol was supplied from Delhi and transported to Ahmedabad before being used to manufacture toxic liquor

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Gujarat will provide free sanitary napkins every month to over 10 lakh girl students studying in Classes 6 to 12 in government schools. The Rs 46.68 crore initiative aims to improve menstrual hygiene, support attendance and promote safe disposal practices

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day turbans have evolved into a distinctive visual tradition since 2014. On the 80th Independence Day, he wore a striking red Bandhej turban, continuing his annual celebration of India’s diverse textile heritage and regional craftsmanship

Gujarat’s proposed 103-hectare desert-themed zoological park and drive-through night safari at Juna Deesa has received Central Zoo Authority approval. The Rs 542.14-crore project is expected to house around 2,700 animals and birds across nearly 83 species

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has registered 19,756 pet dogs and 189 pet cats under its mandatory registration programme. Labrador Retrievers remain the most popular breed, while civic authorities continue awareness campaigns ahead of the September 30, 2026 registration deadline

Gujarat has reported 22 child deaths linked to the Chandipura virus, with 35 confirmed cases among 184 suspected infections. Health authorities have intensified surveillance, treatment and preventive measures while urging parents to seek immediate medical attention for children showing symptoms.

Jamnagar police recovered skeletal remains believed to be of a man allegedly murdered over two years ago by his wife, her alleged lover and an associate. The remains were found buried beneath a concrete floor of an industrial shed as investigators unravelled the case

Indian-origin diamond businessman Dhiru Ramani, allegedly kidnapped in Mali in April, has been released after his family reportedly paid a €4 million ransom. The 75-year-old remains in Mali for police questioning following negotiations handled privately by his US-based family

Protests in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Sansad Chalo' march erupted across Gujarat on Monday. Police detained several demonstrators in Ahmedabad, Surat, Junagadh, and Bhavnagar who were protesting exam paper leaks and backing activist Sonam Wangchuk

At least five people were killed and nine others injured after a massive explosion at an allegedly illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Ahmedabad's Vastral area. Authorities launched a rescue operation and investigation, suspecting the factory continued operations despite its licence being cancelled

The Gujarat ATS arrested five more alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed members, expanding its probe into a suspected terror module. Investigators claim the accused tested explosives, spread the outfit's ideology, maintained contact with Pakistani handlers, and attempted to build a support network in Gujarat

A second Great Indian Bustard chick born through the 'jumpstart' conservation technique in Gujarat's Kutch has survived beyond the critical 40-day stage. The success strengthens efforts to revive the critically endangered species ahead of its planned rewilding phase