Gujarat

Sutargalli mandal stops immersion, makes reusable fibre idol instead

Sutargalli 1 Mandal has initiated a groundbreaking approach to Ganesh festival traditions by opting for a reusable fibre idol instead of the typical immersion practices. During Anant Chaturdashi, they plan a symbolic visarjan, dismantling and reassembling the…

Parineeti praises Alia, Priyanka, Deepika, Katrina for breaking motherhood stereotypes

Parineeti Chopra has opened up about working in the Hindi film industry after embracing motherhood, saying having a baby should not affect an actor’s career. Speaking to Mid Day, the actor recalled shooting 'Shaque: Trust No One' while pregnant with her son N…

India has a once-in-a-generation semiconductor demand window: Infosys SVP

Speaking at SEMICON India 2026, Meghal said the traditional semiconductor pipeline is breaking amid massive shifts driven by artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical supply chain challenges, and a transition from Moore's Law towards system-level scaling.

After more than 20 years of research, IIT-Madras develops bird-inspired ‘morphing skin’ to prevent aircraft stalls

A pioneering team at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has unveiled a cutting-edge morphing wing attachment. This groundbreaking technology is designed to avert aircraft stalls by dynamically adjusting to changes in airflow. With its flexible skin tha…

Stock alert: Wipro, NBCC, Hero Motocorp, Adani Power, GE Shipping

Shares of Tempsens Instruments will list on the stock exchanges today. The IPO received bids for 279.44 crore shares as against 1.51 crore shares on offer. The issue was subscribed 184.07 times. The price band of the IPO was fixed between Rs 285 and 300 per s…

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals tepid open; Asia mkts mixed; US Fed Chair's speech in focus

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: The GIFT Nifty signalled a slightly lower open for the benchmark Nifty50. Asian markets were trading on a mixed note

SGCCI takes textile sector’s concerns to Delhi

SGCCI raised Surat textile sector concerns in Delhi with Union minister Giriraj Singh, citing market shifts, tech upgrades, policy issues, and credit support for MSMEs.

Gujarat notifies UCC, mandates live-in relation registration

The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026, will "govern and regulate the laws relating to marriage and divorce, succession, live-in relationships and matters related thereto" in the state, the government said in a gazette notification published on Thursday. The le…

Praneetha EcoCables plans to start solar wire manufacturing in Oct

The company said it has started commercial production at the greenfield manufacturing facility and dispatched the first batch of bare copper wire on September 20

Today’s Gold Rate in India September 24: Gold prices down in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

Gold Rate Today: Today's gold prices of 22, 24 carat down across other cities on September 24

Shivtek Spechemi Industries to expand manufacturing capabilities through new land acquisition

Shivtek Spechemi Industries is planning to expand manufacturing capabilities through new land acquisitions and expanding existing manufacturing facilities at Pungam (Ankleshwar), Gujarat. Shivtek is constructing the new facility entirely from the ground up as…

Maruti's vehicle dispatches via in-plant rail terminals reach 1 million

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said it has reached a milestone of dispatching 1 million vehicles through in-plant railway terminals in just over three years since opening dedicated transportation lines at two manufacturing sites in Gujarat and Haryana. Operati…

Today’s Gold Rate in India September 18: Gold prices up in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

Gold Rate Today: Today's gold prices of 22, 24 carat up across other cities on September 18

Maruti Suzuki records 1 million vehicle dispatches through in-plant railway sidings in Gujarat, Haryana

Maruti Suzuki achieved one million vehicle dispatches via its railway sidings. The Gujarat siding contributed 7.9 lakh vehicles, while Manesar added 2.1 lakh. These sidings accounted for seventy percent of rail dispatches in FY 2026-27. The company aims to…

Narendra Modi daily routine: What Prime Minister's habits reveal about his journey

Narendra Modi's daily routine, personal habits: PM Narendra Modi's journey reflects discipline and enduring interests shaping his public persona. Yoga remains a consistent morning routine, strengthening his body and mind daily. Early responsibilities and RS…

Nayara Energy shipped 1.20 lakh tonne petrol to Russia in August

Moscow imported around $132 million worth of refined petroleum products last month, of which India supplied around 70% or roughly $92.50 million

India has already adopted a circular economy in many ways—here's how it can take it to the next level

A global conclave to be held in Gandhinagar presents an opportunity to both formalize and boost the country's existing informal system. Its contribution to global circular-economy thinking will not come from adopting the playbooks of other countries, but by f…

NCLAT sets aside NCLT order directing Home Derivatives liquidation

NCLAT sets aside the NCLT order on Home Derivatives, ruling that amended liquidation regulations could not retrospectively apply to proceedings begun earlier.

Himanta Biswa Sarma blames Congress for delay in implementing Uniform Civil Code

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Congress was responsible for the delay in granting women equal rights and implementing a Uniform Civil Code in India. He also urged people not to divide children by labels such as Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

Gujarat EV Sales : Gujarat Sees Surge in Electric Vehicle Sales in First Half of 2026 , ETAuto

Weather Tomorrow, July 8: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, UP, Uttarakhand & more; check if your state is on the warning list

Weather Tomorrow, July 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country on Wednesday, July 8. Heavy to very heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, is expected in multiple stat…

Vibrant Gujarat Summit : Rajnath Singh hails Gujarat defence ecosystem , stresses India self - reliance

Regional industries must become partners in Viksit Bharat journey : Rajnath Singh at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

Jangleshwar demolition: Inquiry panel set up over ‘inflated’ bills

RMC to form inquiry committee to probe alleged inflated food, water and other bills during February Jangleshwar demolition drive in Rajkot, says commissioner.

Several hurt, vehicles damaged in Dariapur clash

Dariapur, Ahmedabad clash sparks tension on Rath Yatra route; several injured and rickshaws, motorcycles damaged. Police intervene; cross-complaints filed.

Matrimonial match turns costly: Man loses Rs 2.3 crore; 5 arrested

Ahmedabad police arrest 5 in Rs 2.3 crore matrimonial forex scam; bank account linked to 31 complaints and Rs 15.31 crore cyber fraud nationwide.

Theft accused evaded arrest for 28 yrs without leaving city

Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrests Anil Koshti, wanted since 1998 in a two-wheeler theft case, after 28 years on the run while living in the city.

Murder accused held after 9 years on the run

Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrests murder accused Rakesh Thakor after 9 years; lived as “Raju” in Delhi, avoided phones and ID; wanted in 2017 Kalupur case.

Pocso convict held three months after jumping parole

Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested Shoaib Shaikh, a POCSO convict, after he absconded on parole for nearly three months; returned to Sabarmati Jail.

UG admissions: Over 50% of seats vacant after 4th rounds

Over 50% of Gujarat’s UG seats remain vacant after four GCAS rounds; round 5 will begin only after supplementary results, delaying admissions across universities.

Gujarat, Haryana petition panels discuss transparency, public voice

Joint meeting of Gujarat and Haryana assembly Petition committees in Gandhinagar focused on democratic values, legislative procedures and transparent citizen grievance redressal.

Ahmedabad: When urban sprawl expands, mercury rises

Ahmedabad studies link expanding built-up areas to rising land surface temperatures; projections warn more high-heat zones by 2030–2045, urging green-blue planning.

AMC freezes 81 properties over unpaid tax dues

AMC steps up property tax recovery in Ahmedabad East Zone, encumbering 81 properties and starting auction proceedings for 22 over Rs 1.10 crore dues.

Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank pay Rs 7,023 cr dividend to govt for FY26

Three public sector banks, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank, collectively disbursed Rs 7,023 crore in dividends to the government for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Canara Bank contributed Rs 2,397 crore, BoB Rs 2,811 crore, and Indian Bank Rs 1,815.05 …

Bank of Baroda may raise up to $1 billion via senior unsecured notes issuance

The plan to raise resources via the senior unsecured notes may be to provide leverage to its NRI customers wanting to place fresh foreign currency non-resident (bank) deposit with the bank at higher interest rates

Kolkata, Surat top million-plus cities in entrepreneurship

Kolkata, Surat, and Greater Hyderabad lead India's entrepreneurial landscape, housing over 22% of unincorporated businesses. These major cities also employ a significant portion of the nation's unincorporated workforce. Women are making substantial inroads, o…