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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

The Centre has exempted GIFT City-based International Financial Services Centre entities from obtaining DGMA licences to lease foreign vessels. The move under the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 aims to ease vessel chartering and strengthen India's maritime and international financial services ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the contribution of young tribal women from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh as commercial semiconductor chip production began at CG Semi's Sanand facility, showcasing India's skilled workforce and growing semiconductor manufacturing capabilities

Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on Saturday to inaugurate the country's first greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, launch the modified UDAN scheme, unveil infrastructure projects, and open a semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand

The Election Commission announced by-elections for three Assembly constituencies in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Polling will be held on July 30, counting on August 3, with the Model Code of Conduct taking effect immediately in the affected constituencies

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi in Gujarat, marking the cooperative ride-hailing platform's expansion into the state. The initiative plans to reach 125 cities and 30 major urban centres across India by March 2027 under a cooperative ownership model

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will launch the driver-owned ‘Bharat Taxi’ initiative in Gandhinagar, a zero-commission cooperative ride-hailing platform. He will also inaugurate the PM Family Care Tracker Pilot Project during his two-day Gujarat visit

  Six people were killed and around 20 injured after a luxury bus travelling from Rajasthan to Surat crashed into a parked truck on the Vadodara-Halol highway near Kotambi village. Rescue operations involved police and NDRF teams, while authorities launched an investigation into the accident 

A 25-year-old restaurant worker from Uttarakhand was killed and partially eaten by a lion near Kovaya village in Amreli. Forest officials suspect a pride of four lions and have launched efforts to capture them, raising concerns over human-wildlife conflict

RIL and Meta and will develop a 168-megawatt AI-focused data centre in Jamnagar, powered by renewable energy. The project strengthens India’s position as a global AI infrastructure hub and supports Meta’s growing computing and data requirements

Union Home Minister Amit Shah instructed officials to closely monitor demographic changes in border districts and strengthen measures against infiltration, drones, and narcotics. He also called for coordinated inter-agency action, zero tolerance for encroachment, and improved financial crime surveillance

Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned cooperative launched in February, has grown to over 35 lakh users and six lakh drivers across India. The zero-commission platform claims higher driver earnings, lower fares for passengers, and is expanding services beyond Gujarat with tech-enabled safety and transit integration

**Excerpt:** Adani Enterprises has agreed to pay a $275 million civil penalty to the U.S. Treasury's OFAC to settle potential liabilities over the inadvertent import of Iranian LPG through a Dubai-based middleman.

An LPG vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes reached Gujarat’s Kandla port after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions. India highlighted threats to shipping safety and urged protection of navigation routes as regional conflict disrupts global energy supply chains

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said poor town planning hindered Indian cities’ growth and stressed the need for structured urban development. In Ahmedabad, he inaugurated GREMI and highlighted the importance of modern planning, skilled leadership, and infrastructure-focused expansion before urban settlement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said appeasement politics had historically opposed restoration of cultural heritage sites like the Somnath Temple and the Ram Mandir. Addressing the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, he asserted India would never bow to external pressure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Somnath Amrutparv-2026 celebrations in Gujarat as the Somnath Temple marks 75 years since its post-Independence reconstruction. The event includes rituals, a commemorative coin and stamp release, an exhibition on the temple’s history, and an Indian Air Force aerial display