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Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said that the government has taken several measures for improving the ease of doing business in the country. (Photo: PTI)

Wanted to turn Gujarat into South Korea when I was chief minister: PM Modi

'Our states have more power than many countries in the world. Compared to many small countries, our states have more potential,' PM said.

08 Oct 2018 2:21 PM

At least 170 people have been arrested in connection with attacks on migrant workers. (Representational Image | File)

Bihar, UP workers leave Gujarat after attacks over toddler’s rape

A worker from Bihar allegedly raped 14-month-old girl in village near Himmatnagar town, 100 km from Ahmedabad, on Sep 28.

07 Oct 2018 1:30 PM

JICA, a Japanese governmental agency, has provided a soft loan of Rs 88,000 crore for the 508-km bullet train project. (Photo: File)

Japan agency funding bullet train project ready to meet farmers: Lawyer

On Sep 18, 1,000 farmers from Gujarat had written to JICA, funding agency, and requested it to form team to hear project-affected farmers.

04 Oct 2018 8:25 AM

As per the 2015 census, Gir is home to 520 lions. (Photo: ANI)

11 lions found dead in Gir forest, Gujarat govt orders probe

All the dead lions were found in Gir (east) division, mainly from Dalkhaniya range in the last few days, an official said.

21 Sep 2018 10:47 AM

In the video, Baradiya is seen dragging a student and slapping and kicking him several times. (Representational Image)

Panchayat member caught on camera beating up Class 7 student in Gujarat

After the video went viral, Kutch district education authorities initiated an inquiry and said action will be taken against the man.

29 Aug 2018 9:11 PM

The agitated villagers allegedly thrashed the two men, injuring both of them seriously by the time the police arrived. (Representational Image)

Gujarat: Man beaten to death, another injured over suspicion of robbery

Both the men were recently released from the Dahod sub-jail after serving sentences in different criminal cases, police said.

29 Jul 2018 6:13 PM

Sam Pitroda was speaking at the 'Youth Parliament' at the Karnavati University, Gandhinagar. (Photo: File)

Temples won't create jobs for tomorrow, only science will create future: Sam Pitroda

Sam Pitroda said when employment is talked about, it's given a political angle and involves 'a lot of rhetoric and very little substance'.

16 Jul 2018 11:11 AM

The accused student came under the lens after he was spotted in CCTV footage entering the washroom along with the victim. (Photo: ANI)

Class 10 boy held in Vadodara murder, wanted to take revenge on school: Police

The body of 14-year-old boy, Class 9 student, was found with 10 stab wounds in the washroom of the school on Friday.

24 Jun 2018 9:22 AM

A knife soaked in blood was recovered near the body of the 14-year-old student. (Representational Image)

Body of Class 9 student, with stab wounds, found in Gujarat school toilet

Primary investigation reveals the boy had fight with Class 10 student following which he was allegedly found dead.

22 Jun 2018 2:56 PM

A 42-year-old woman in Arvalli district in Gujarat sustained serious injuries after she was allegedly set on fire by her relatives, who accused her of practising witchcraft. Representational Image (Photo: File)

Woman set on fire by relatives for ‘practising witchcraft’ in Gujarat

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani condemned the incident and announced that the government will bear all medical expenses of the victim.

22 Jun 2018 11:46 AM

The plea said the woman was wearing a veil when they met before marriage. Representational Image (Photo

Wife has beard, masculine voice: Ahmedabad man's divorce plea rejected by court

The wife, in her reply to the plea, said she had some facial hair due to hormonal reasons, and they could be removed through treatment.

19 Jun 2018 11:47 AM

Three people have been injured after a car car rammed into a petrol dispenser in Gujarat's Rajkot. (Screengrab | ANI)

Video: Driver loses control rams car into petrol dispenser, autorickshaw in Rajkot

The video showed the car first knocked down the petrol dispenser and then rammed into the vehicle.

13 Jun 2018 7:21 PM

Yogi from Gujarat, Prahlad Jani, is referred to as 'Mataji' by his devotees. (Photo: ANI)

85-yr-old Yogi claims to have survived without food or water for 7 decades

The 85-year-old Prahlad Jani has become a curiosity for scientists from around the world.

12 Jun 2018 8:48 PM

Jayraj Vegad and some 25 others went to the woman's house in the evening and allegedly attacked her, her husband and some other family members with sticks and sharp weapons. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

45-yr-old Dalit woman in Gujarat attacked for sitting on chair at school

Pallaviben Jadav, who works at an Anganwadi, had been entrusted the task of distributing Aadhaar cards, police said.

08 Jun 2018 8:25 PM

In Thursday's devotional programme, folk singer Brijraj Gadhvi was showered with wads of currency notes in the denominations of Rs 10-500. (Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: Money worth lakhs being showered on folk singers in Gujarat

The practice of showering money during mehfils or musical evenings is not uncommon in rural India.

08 Jun 2018 12:28 PM

Sandeep Thottapilly, his wife Soumya, along with their two kids were on a road trip in a maroon Honda Pilot from Portland, Oregon to San Jose in Southern California. (Photo: Facebook)

US cops find woman's body while searching for Indian family who drowned in river

An inter-agency search and rescue team also recovered personal items and numerous parts of a vehicle from a swollen river in California.

15 Apr 2018 10:51 AM

The truck collided with a stationary bus on Tuesday morning. (Photo: Representational)

Two killed, 3 injured as truck rams into bus on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

The bus was on its way to Mumbai from Ahmedabad when it suffered a tyre burst and was brought to a halt by the driver.

10 Apr 2018 3:51 PM

Section 34 of the IPC addresses criminal acts committed by several persons in furtherance of a common intention, and Section 429 prohibits mischievous killing or maiming of an animal, making the offender liable to be punished with a five-year jail term, with or without a fine.

Video of men killing dog goes viral, police lodge FIR after PETA complains

Following heinous crime against animal, PETA jumps into action, perpetrators identified.

22 Mar 2018 1:21 PM

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16 Mar 2018 6:34 PM

A harrowing footage from Gujarat shows a speeding SUV lose control and turtle turtle, in the process crashing into a pavement leading to a petrol pump. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Guj: Footage shows speeding SUV turn turtle, crash into pavement

The car, which was seen coming in at a high speed, turns upside down as it hits the pavement and drags along the concrete.

05 Mar 2018 5:36 PM

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