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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau along with his wife Sophie Gr goire and children during a visit to the historic Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad (Photo: PTI)

Trudeau visits Sabarmati Ashram, calls it 'beautiful place of peace, truth’

The Canadian Prime Minister who landed in New Delhi on Saturday, is also scheduled to visit Amritsar, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.

19 Feb 2018 2:15 PM

The civic polls which took place on Saturday saw a voter turnout of 64.4 per cent and cover 28 districts of Gujarat. (Photo: Representational | File)

Gujarat civic polls: BJP assumes lead in 43 municipalities, Cong in 25

The civic polls are crucial for BJP as well as the Cong, coming right after the keenly-contested Gujarat Assembly elections in Dec, 2017.

19 Feb 2018 11:52 AM

The police maintained that Mevani and the others were taken into preventive custody to maintain law and order situation. (Photo: File)

Guj Police detains Mevani on way to protest rally against Dalit activist's death

Dalit activist Bhanu Vankar attempted self-immolation to protest against delay in allotment of a land piece to a Dalit family.

18 Feb 2018 5:11 PM

The fishing boat, 'Al-Hilal', was detected inside Indian waters around 16 nautical miles off the coast of Jakhau in Kutch region by the Indian Coast Guard. (Photo: AFP)

Twice in 2 months, coast guard captures 7 Pak fishermen off Gujarat coast

The boat was intercepted and brought ashore for investigation along with the seven crew members.

13 Feb 2018 5:24 PM

The woman also alleged that the man had filmed their intimate moments and threatened to release them on the internet, if she did not convert to Islam and marry him. (Representational Image)

Man marries Guj-origin woman, attempts to sell her as ISIS sex-slave

The woman was born and brought up in Gujarat's Jamnagar and later shifted to Kochi where she met her husband.

05 Feb 2018 2:53 PM

His tweet came after Modi, in a recent interview to a television channel, reportedly said, 'If a person selling pakodas (snacks) earns Rs 200 at the end of the day, will it be considered employment or not?' (Photo: PTI)

Hardik hits out at Modi, says only ‘chaiwala’ can advise youth to sell ‘pakodas’

Modi has often been targeted over his humble 'tea seller' background, which he invariably used as a stick to beat his rivals with.

23 Jan 2018 1:15 PM

Violent protests by members of the Rajput community against the release of Sanjay Leela Bansali's controversial period drama ‘Padmaavat’ were witnessed across Gujarat on Sunday, with agitators damaging buses and blocking roads. (Photo: PTI)

Protests in Gujarat against 'Padmaavat', minister says 'natural'

Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said such protests were 'natural' and that the government was looking for a legal opinion following the SC's order.

22 Jan 2018 1:29 PM

Called the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology, a public-private partnership venture has been set up to nurture entrepreneurs by providing them funds, space, mentors and other facilities. (Photo: ANI)

iCreate an attempt to build innovation-friendly systems: PM

PM Modi and his Israeli counterpart Netanyahu dedicated International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology to the nation.

17 Jan 2018 6:20 PM

PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu at Sabarmati Ashram (Photo: ANI)

Guj: After roadshow, PM, Netanyahu visit Sabarmati Ashram

The 8-kilometer-long road show which began from the airport ended at the Sabarmati Ashram.

17 Jan 2018 11:58 AM

Hardik Patel, Cong leader Arjun Modhwadia met Togadia at a hospital in Ahmedabad where the VHP leader was admitted on Monday in an unconscious state. (Photo: ANI)

Cong, Hardik Patel come in support of Togadia, slam BJP over issue

Cong leader Arjun Modhwadia demanded an independent inquiry into Togadia's allegation.

16 Jan 2018 7:12 PM

Addressing the media, Togadia moved to tears claiming that efforts have been made to silence his voice and not let him speak on issues like the Ram temple, farmers' welfare schemes and the law on cow slaughter. (Photo: ANI)

Attempts being made to kill, frame in fake cases, claims Pravin Togadia

Togadia's remark came a day after he had reportedly gone missing and was later found admitted in a hospital in Ahmedabad.

16 Jan 2018 1:36 PM

'Togadia was brought to the hospital by someone in the 108 ambulance service. He was in an unconscious state,' said Dr. Rupkumar Agrawal at the hospital. (Photo: Screengrab from NDTV)

Ahmedabad: ‘Missing’ VHP leader Pravin Togadia found in hospital

Gujarat VHP general secretary Ranchod Bharward said in Ahmedabad that Togadia was traced, but didn't disclose where he was found.

16 Jan 2018 8:03 AM

VHP claimed its international working president Pravin Togadia was 'missing' since morning and held a protest demanding that he be 'traced'. (Photo: PTI/File)

VHP says Togadia missing, detained by Rajasthan cops; officials deny

VHP workers attacked Sola police station, blocked Sarkehj-Gandhinagar highway demanding the police to immediately trace Togadia.

15 Jan 2018 8:41 PM

He was handed over to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) which probed the case. He will be produced before a court on Thursday.

Gulberg case: Accused arrested after almost 16 years

The police had got a tip-off that Pandey was in the city in connection with his work, he said.

11 Jan 2018 2:19 AM

Jay Shah's lawyer S V Raju, on the other hand, had maintained the article was 'defamatory' and the two witnesses examined by the lower court had established that the reputation of his client was tarnished due to its publication. (Photo: PTI | File)

Gujarat HC rejects 'The Wire' petition against Jay Shah's defamation suit

With the quashing of the plea, the matter is expected to come up for hearing in the lower court on Tuesday.

08 Jan 2018 9:33 PM

Deepika Padukone in a still from 'Padmavati'.

'Padmavati': Rajput outfit furious over CBFC nod, demands ban on film

The Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (RRKS) said the censor board's nod to the controversial film was 'unfortunate.'

03 Jan 2018 12:30 PM

However, Nitin Patel didn't disclose whether he would be getting Finance or Urban Development departments which he held in the previous government. (Photo: ANI)

'Sulking' Guj Dy CM to take charge after Amit Shah promises fitting portfolio

Sending feelers to Nitin Patel, Hardik Patel on Saturday said he would talk to the Congress to give the former respect he deserved.

31 Dec 2017 3:44 PM

In the previous government, Patel used to handle important portfolios like finance and urban development. However this time, he has been allotted charge of departments like road and building, and health. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat Dy CM unhappy with portfolios, yet to take charge: reports

After distribution of portfolios on Thursday, Nitin Patel had not spoken in the media briefing and left in a hurry.

30 Dec 2017 2:11 PM

Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel were elected as the leader and deputy leader, respectively, of the BJP legislature party at its meeting on December 22. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Vijay Rupani swears in as Gujarat CM for 2nd term

Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah and a galaxy of senior BJP leaders and chief ministers of NDA-ruled states were present at the ceremony.

26 Dec 2017 11:32 AM

Vijay Rupani to take oath as Gujarat CM today

With 99 MLAs, the BJP has a simple majority in the 182-member Assembly, 16 less than its 2012 tally of 115.

26 Dec 2017 1:29 AM

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