‘Everyone is equal here’: 44 Dalits from 8 Gujarat districts embrace Buddhism
Parmar was among 44 people from the Scheduled Castes hailing from eight districts of Gujarat, who converted to Buddhism at a ceremony hosted by the Lotus Bauddh Sangh Trust in Nava Vadaj area of Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
The Indian Express
Revenue plots allotted only after following rules: Gujarat govt defends move to gift land to Yusuf Pathan
Vaghani also pointed out that the BJP government in the state has been facilitating allotments or regularising land parcels for the common public as well.
The Indian Express
Somnath non-veg ban: State cites Rishikesh, Haridwar, Tirumala, Amritsar in High Court
Gujarat High Court is examining a challenge by six Somnath restaurant owners against restrictions on selling non-vegetarian food within 500 metres of the temple.
- JudiciaryHurts
The High Court is examining a challenge to the restriction, so the outcome is pending and no clear direction is established yet.
The Indian Express
Gujarat news portal reporter arrested for Rs 26-lakh extortion with fake bail promise
Rajkot Rural police arrested a local news portal reporter and two others for allegedly extorting Rs 26 lakh from an undertrial prisoner's wife on a false bail promise.
- JudiciaryHurts
A fake bail promise exploiting an undertrial prisoner's family highlights how bail processes can be manipulated by fraudsters, eroding public trust in the justice system.
The Indian Express
Drugs vs drugs: Sanjay Singh reminds Amit Shah of Gujarat haul after he slams Punjab on growing menace
In an interview to ThePrint, Sanjay Singh blamed the previous Akali Dal-BJP government for the drug menace in Punjab.
- HealthcareHurts
Growing drug abuse in Punjab adversely affects public health and addiction treatment burdens.
ThePrint
The gangsters are back in Bollywood. This time, they aren’t starstruck
The day a major star is bumped off, all of India will question the state of law and order in our country. And they will ask: how is a gangster organising this violence from inside a Gujarat jail?
- JudiciaryHurts
The article implies systemic failure in the judiciary and law enforcement's ability to control organized crime and incarceration security.
ThePrint
Watch: Mamdani does garba with Indian community at New York Navratri celebrations
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined members of the Indian community in celebrating Navratri on Tuesday, dancing to traditional Gujarati folk music
Times of India
6 bouncers held for assault on garba revellers at Navratri event in Gujarat
The six bouncers, all from Punjab, many of whom were allegedly carrying sharp weapons, were arrested by the Santej police on Monday night, said Inspector S R Chaudhari.
The Indian Express
Gujarat govt ‘gifts’ part of disputed Vadodara plot to Yusuf Pathan
Gujarat proposes gifting part of a disputed Vadodara plot to Yusuf Pathan with concessional terms, after a decade-long civil dispute.
- JudiciaryHurts
Resolving a decade-long civil dispute through executive gifting rather than judicial determination undermines judicial independence and rule of law.
The Hindu
Row over ‘non-Hindus must leave’ remark at Navratri event: Over 200 activists, social workers demand police action
They demanded that the Director General of Police (DGP), Gujarat, register a formal First Information Report (FIR) and initiate time-bound investigations under applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS),
- JudiciaryHurts
If such incidents proliferate without legal accountability, it creates judicial burden and weakens secular legal protections against communal speech.
The Indian Express
After ditching Didi, Yusuf Pathan gets a gift from Gujarat govt
Gujarat govt approves allotment of disputed 978 sqm VMC Tandalja plot to Yusuf Pathan: 500 sqm as gift, 478 sqm sold at 55% of assessed value.
- FinanceHurts
Allotment of 500 sqm as gift plus discounted sale at 55% of assessed value represents potential loss of public revenue and raises questions about equitable asset management.
Times of India
Within a year of launch, online programmes at Gujarat University see sixfold rise in demand
Gujarat University has recorded a sixfold increase in registrations for its online academic programmes within a year of their launch, with 16,809 registrations across the February and July 2026 cycles.
- EducationHelps
Online programmes increase accessibility and capacity for higher education delivery, reducing barriers to enrollment in traditional formats.
The Indian Express
Body ‘half-stuffed’ in trolley bag: Police detain Gujarat man for killing his aunt
According to the postmortem report, eight stab wounds in her stomach caused by a pair of scissors led to the woman’s death, Inspector Savaliya said.
The Indian Express
India repatriates orangutan rescued in 2024 to Jakarta, plans to send the 5 found in Odisha underway
Rocky the orangutan, rescued in 2024, was repatriated from Gujarat, and arrived at Kualanamu International Airport in Medan earlier Monday.
- EnvironmentHelps
Repatriating orangutans and removing trafficked animals from illegal captivity supports wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection efforts.
ThePrint
Bharat Taxi is zooming in Chandigarh, Ahmedabad. Driver acceptance rate crosses 80% in both cities
Bharat Taxi launches in Hyderabad and Guwahati planned soon as govt-backed ride-hailing cooperative expands to 30 cities.
- EmploymentHelps
Bharat Taxi expansion creates driver employment opportunities across multiple cities with reported high acceptance rates indicating job creation.
- TechnologyHelps
The ride-hailing platform represents technology adoption in mobility sector and digital infrastructure expansion in tier-2 cities.
ThePrint
IIM Ahmedabad graduate questions IIT-IIM race, wants his kids to enjoy life
An IIM Ahmedabad graduate’s views on raising children have triggered an online debate, with elite institute alumni questioning the pressure to pursue IIT and IIM degrees. They argue that practical skills, personal interests and happiness deserve equal importance when choosing a career.
- EducationHurts
The narrative challenges the prestige and desirability of elite institutions like IITs and IIMs, potentially reducing institutional reputation and entrance competition pressure.
- EmploymentHurts
By questioning the market value of IIT-IIM credentials, the article may weaken the credential-based hiring advantage these graduates traditionally enjoy in selective employment markets.
India Today
FIR against Surat firm after 6-year-old bridge found unsafe in Narmada district
The Roads and Buildings Department has registered an FIR against Surat-based Royal Infra Engineering Pvt. Ltd. after critical construction defects were detected.
- InfrastructureHurts
A 6-year-old bridge with critical construction defects poses immediate safety risks and reflects failures in infrastructure quality control and maintenance.
- JudiciaryHelps
The FIR demonstrates the regulatory and judicial system's capacity to investigate and hold contractors accountable for safety violations.
The Indian Express
Corporate Road in Gujarat chokes after Ahmedabad bridge opening, civic body scrambles for solutions
Infrastructure projects in Gujarat have faced scrutiny, especially after the fatal bridge collapses of Morbi in 2022 and Gambhira in 2025. Last week, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation served a notice on a design firm in connection with a railway overbridge that ended up creating traffic chaos instead of easing vehicle movement
- InfrastructureHurts
The bridge project created traffic congestion instead of solving it, and design failures led to regulatory notices against the firm.
The Indian Express12-year-old's 'bomb on flight' remark triggers security protocol at Hyderabad airport
A bomb threat allegedly made by a 12-year-old girl aboard a city-bound flight from Ahmedabad triggered a security alert at the Rajiv Gandhi International (RGIA) Airport here, officials said on Sunday. It later turned out to be a prank.
- InfrastructureHurts
The bomb threat, even if a prank, triggered security protocols that disrupted airport operations and passenger schedules.
The Tribune
Direct train between Gujarat and Katra flagged off, move to benefit lakhs of Vaishno Devi pilgrims
Until now, the daily rail service -- Sabarmati BG-Jammu Tawi Express -- used to terminate at Jammu Tawi Railway Station. Katra town acts as the base camp for pilgrims moving to and coming from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in the Trikuta Hills
- InfrastructureHelps
Direct rail connectivity to Katra improves transportation infrastructure and reduces travel friction for pilgrims and the region.
- EmploymentHelps
Enhanced tourism and pilgrimage access to Vaishno Devi shrine generates employment opportunities in hospitality, transportation, and local services in Katra and surrounding areas.
The Indian Express