Gujarat
State in western India
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Gujarat is a state along the western coast of India. Its coastline of about 1,600 km (990 mi) is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula. Gujarat is the fifth-largest Indian state by area, covering some 196,024 km2 (75,685 sq mi); and the ninth-most populous state, with a population of 60.4 million in 2011. It is bordered by Rajasthan to the northeast, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to the south, Maharashtra to the southeast, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and the Arabian Sea and the Pakistani province of Sindh to the west. Gujarat's capital city is Gandhinagar, while its largest city is Ahmedabad. The Gujaratis are indigenous to the state and their language, Gujarati, is the state's official language.
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Two Naroda policemen suspended after liquor, cash found in PCR vanIn Gujarat, where prohibition laws are stringent, two police officers in Naroda were suspended after being caught with liquor bottles and unexplained cash in their patrol vehicle. They allegedly seized..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Adani-built Drishti 10 Starliner drone crashes off Porbandar coast in Gujarat, here's what happenedThe drone lost command mid-flight and plunged into the water. No injuries or collateral damage were reportedDNA - Published | |
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9-month old infected with HMPV in Gujarat, cases rise to four in stateA nine-month-old infant in Ahmedabad has been confirmed as Gujarat's fourth human metapneumovirus (HMPV) case within a week. The child was hospitalized on January 6 with respiratory symptoms. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Dhruv copters to stay grounded till Gujarat crash cause identifiedHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has suspended the flying of Dhruv advanced light helicopters until the root cause of the recent crash in Gujarat is determined. An investigation revealed control..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Hiding sister’s inter-caste marriage is cruelty: CourtGujarat high court issues notice to a woman who was granted a divorce citing cruelty after discovering her husband's sister married outside their caste. The family court's decision is challenged by the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC grants interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram on medical grounds till March 31 in 2013 rape caseThe top court said 86-year-old Asaram was suffering from various age-related health conditions besides a heart ailment. The top court had sought Gujarat government's response on Asaram's plea for..DNA - Published | |
HMPV detected in 2-month-old infant in Gujarat, Health Minister says "Govt taking all precautions"Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel assured the public on Monday that there is "no need to panic", as the state government is taking all precautionary measures and following procedures similar to..IndiaTimes - Published | Fatal Gujarat crash grounds entire Dhruv fleet, againThe entire fleet of 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopters in the Indian armed forces has been temporarily grounded for safety checks following a fatal crash. A thorough top-level investigation into the..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'She was neither mine nor her children's': Another husband dies by suicide, alleges 'mental torture' against wifeAfter Atul Subhash and Puneet Khurana, another tragic incident unfolded in Gujarat's Rajkot as a husband died by suicide, alleging 'mental torture' against his wife, Times of India has reported.DNA - Published | Coast guard helicopter crashes in Gujarat's Porbandar during training, 3 deadThe incident happened during a routine training sortie, officials said.DNA - Published |
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MHA: India's recalculated coastline up 48% in 53 yearsIndia's coastline has significantly expanded from 7,516km in 1970 to 11,098km in 2023-24, driven by new measurement methodologies. Gujarat and Bengal saw the most growth, while Puducherry's coastline..IndiaTimes - Published | Gujarat to have 34 districts, govt splits Banaskantha to create Vav-TharadThe decision to carve out a new district was taken in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in GandhinagarDNA - Published |
Gujarat announces 34th district with creation of Vav-TharadThe Gujarat government has approved the creation of a new Vav-Tharad district by bifurcating Banaskantha. This decision, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and addressing public demand,..IndiaTimes - Published | How 4 bank employees made Rs 12.5 crore fraud from CREDBengaluru city police recently busted a gang of four people who made a Rs 12.5 crore fraud from credit card payments company CRED. The police arrested them from Gujarat.DNA - Published |
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Liquor sale hits new high on Air India Express's first Surat-Bangkok flightAir India Express's inaugural Surat-Bangkok flight saw high demand for onboard liquor, especially from passengers from the dry state of Gujarat. The airline had to limit some passengers to two..IndiaTimes - Published | 3 injured as parcel sent to Gujarat HC lawyer’s clerk explodeA parcel exploded at the Gujarat high court lawyer's clerk's residence in Sabarmati, injuring three. Police suspect a personal dispute, arresting the delivery man. The clerk, Baldev Sukhadia, stated..IndiaTimes - Published |
Debtors sell girl for Rs 3 lakh to recover money from dadGujarat police arrested three loan sharks. The accused abducted a seven-year-old girl. They sold the girl in Rajasthan. The girl's father owed them money. He could not repay the inflated debt. The loan..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Unforgettable experiences awaits': PM Modi extends invite to attend Rann Utsav in Gujarat’s KutchPrime Minister Modi invites everyone to experience the Rann Utsav in Gujarat's Kutch, showcasing its unique culture, arts, crafts, and historical sites like Dholavira. The festival, running until..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Harappan site cave-in kills 25=year-old IIT-D researcherA 25-year-old climate researcher from IIT-Delhi died in a cave-in at a Harappan-era site in Gujarat's Lothal. She and a professor were trapped in mud while collecting sediment samples. The professor..IndiaTimes - Published | Bangladesh girls trafficked to Gujarat, father seeks custodyIndiaTimes - Published |
IIT Delhi student killed, three injured in cave-in at Lothal archaeological site in GujaratThe deceased and the other victims were at the ancient Indus Valley civilisation site to do research work when the cave-in occurred.DNA - Published | IIT Delhi PhD scholar dies after pit collapse near Harappan excavation site in Gujarat's LothalTragedy struck an archaeological dig near Lothal, Gujarat, on Wednesday, claiming the life of a 23-year-old IIT Delhi PhD scholar, Surabhi Verma. Verma and three other researchers, from IIT Delhi and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maharashtra set to lose out on mega refinery, talks on with Gujarat & AndhraIndiaTimes - Published | Bypoll election results 2024: Constituency-wise full winners list and key highlightsRecent by-elections saw significant victories for the ruling BJP and its allies. The BJP dominated in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, while also sweeping Bihar alongside its NDA partners...IndiaTimes - Published |
Counting of votes starts for bypoll to Gujarat's Vav assembly seatVote counting is underway in Gujarat's Vav assembly constituency following a by-election prompted by the resignation of Congress MLA Geniben Thakor. The contest, primarily between the BJP and Congress,..IndiaTimes - Published | SC seeks Gujarat govt's reply on Asaram's plea for suspension of life sentence in 2013 rape caseJailed self-proclaimed godman Asaram sought a suspension of his life sentence in a 2013 rape case from the Supreme Court, citing medical grounds. The court has agreed to hear his plea and issued a..IndiaTimes - Published |
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