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Protests in several Gujarat cities supporting CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, Wangchuk; some detained

Protests occurred in Gujarat cities supporting the Cockroach Janta Party's march. Participants chanted slogans against the government and the Union Education Minister. Thousands gathered in Delhi's Jantar Mantar despite heavy rain and security. The march demands action against education sector irregularities and exam paper leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike also received support during these demonstrations.

The Economic Times 20 Jul 2026 2:41 pm

Newly-elected members take oath in Rajya Sabha

As the Monsoon session commenced, Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan officiated the oath-taking ceremony for nine newly elected members. The representatives hailed from states including Gujarat, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh, with others from Meghalaya, Mizoram, Rajasthan, and West Bengal joining in. Notably, some members had already completed their oaths ahead of this session.

The Economic Times 20 Jul 2026 1:21 pm

J&K GST revenue falls 15% in June as collections slip to Rs 470 Crore

Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 15 per cent year-on-year decline in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in June 2026, with revenue falling to Rs 470 crore from Rs 552 crore in the corresponding month last year, according to the latest state-wise GST data released by the Union Finance Ministry. The Union Territory witnessed a decline of Rs 82 crore in GST collections during the month, even as the country's overall GST revenue continued to grow, indicating a mixed trend in tax collections across states and Union Territories. India's gross GST collections stood at Rs 1,34,774 crore in June 2026, compared with Rs 1,26,506 crore collected in June 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 7 per cent. The increase reflects steady economic activity and improved tax compliance in several parts of the country. Jammu and Kashmir was among the states and Union Territories that reported a decline in GST collections during the month. Neighbouring Himachal Pradesh recorded a steeper fall of 26 per cent, with collections declining from Rs 895 crore to Rs 661 crore, while Uttarakhand registered a 21 per cent decline, collecting Rs 1,334 crore against Rs 1,688 crore in June last year. In contrast, Punjab posted a strong 14 per cent increase in GST revenue to Rs 2,491 crore from Rs 2,186 crore. Haryana recorded collections of Rs 10,065 crore, up 9 per cent, while Delhi reported an 8 per cent increase to Rs 5,987 crore. Chandigarh also registered a 7 per cent rise, collecting Rs 229 crore during the month. Ladakh also witnessed a decline in collections, with GST revenue falling 7 per cent from Rs 28 crore in June 2025 to Rs 26 crore in June 2026. Among the major states, Uttar Pradesh emerged as one of the best performers, recording a 19 per cent increase in GST collections to Rs 9,165 crore. Assam posted a 17 per cent rise to Rs 1,492 crore, Gujarat registered a 12 per cent increase to Rs 11,743 crore, while Karnataka collected Rs 12,937 crore, up 10 per cent over the previous year. Maharashtra, the country's largest contributor to GST revenue, collected Rs 30,714 crore, registering a growth of 9 per cent. On the other hand, Sikkim recorded the steepest decline in the country, with GST collections falling 53 per cent. Puducherry witnessed a 28 pe cent decline, while Jharkhand reported a 16 per cent fall. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh also recorded declines of 5 per cent each. GST, introduced on July 1, 2017, replaced multiple indirect taxes with a unified tax system and has become one of the most important sources of revenue for both the Centre and the states. Monthly GST collections are considered a key indicator of economic activity, consumption and tax compliance. Experts note that monthly GST revenues can fluctuate due to factors such as seasonal business cycles, the timing of tax payments, refunds and compliance-related adjustments. Therefore, a decline in a single month does not necessarily indicate a broader slowdown in economic activity, though sustained weakness over several months could warrant closer attention. The latest figures show that while national GST collections remain on a growth trajectory, Jammu and Kashmir's revenue performance lagged behind the national average in June. The coming months will indicate whether the decline was temporary or reflects a broader trend in economic activity and tax mobilisation in the Union Territory.

Greater Kashmir 20 Jul 2026 7:02 am

The JOB thief

Jammu and Kashmir is talking about jobs again, not the jobs that were created, but the ones that quietly disappeared into the hands of private companies. Over the past two years, the Omar Abdullah-led government has outsourced more than 25,000 positions across nearly 29 departments, routed through over 200 private agencies based in J&K, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The Health and Medical Education Department and the Floriculture Department account for the largest share. No public advertisement. No open notification. When the opposition finally raised the matter on the floor of the Assembly, nobody in government could give a straight answer to the one question every citizen is entitled to ask; how were these agencies chosen, and how did they choose their candidates? Nobody has explained why. A government that cannot say how 25,000 jobs were handed out isnt protecting an administrative process, its protecting itself from having to justify one. A young person who has spent five years preparing for the JKPSC or the JKSSB gets a simple message out of all this: preparation, merit, the right to a fair shot, none of it counts for as much as a phone call to the right office. Hard work has become optional. Since when did that become an acceptable message for a government to send its own youth? This isnt an abstract argument for the youth of this Union Territory. More than 3.7 lakh educated young people are registered as unemployed with the governments own Directorate of Employment. Urban youth unemployment here has run as high as 32 percent, and one Periodic Labour Force Survey release put that among the highest of any state or Union Territory in the country, alongside the countrys highest recorded joblessness among young women. Nearly 77,000 sanctioned government posts sit vacant across departments even as outsourcing agencies quietly fill the space those posts were meant to occupy. Families borrow money for coaching. Young men and women give up years of their twenties preparing for a single exam, and then watch the government hand out through the backdoor exactly what it never had the will to advertise up front. Theres a second front nobody talks about enough. The youth of Jammu and Kashmir have been squeezed by what amounts to a double whammy; and reservation policy was the first blow. Since the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, the reservation matrix here has climbed to nearly 70 percent of seats in government jobs and professional admissions, leaving Open Merit candidates to compete for roughly 30 percent. The squeeze got sharp enough that even legislators from the ruling National Conference joined street protests demanding it be rationalised. A Cabinet proposal to claw back about ten percentage points for Open Merit has been stuck in the Raj Bhawan-to-Home-Ministry pipeline since December 2024, still unresolved 19months on. Then came the second blow. A governments job is to guarantee rights, not ration them among its own. It certifies merit, it doesnt manufacture patronage. And it has no business stealing opportunity from the people who earned it to quietly hand it to the people who didnt. In Jammu and Kashmir right now, public employment runs on jiski lathi uski bhains; whoever holds the stick owns the buffalo. Simply, might is right. That isnt governance. Its capture, plain and simple. Kashmirs youth have watched this story before, only the cast changes. During the PDP-BJP coalition, the states own Governor, the late Satya Pal Malik, publicly disclosed that the selection list for recruitment in the Jammu and Kashmir Bank had been altered. More than 500 candidates who had already cleared the process on merit were quietly replaced by the relatives and political workers of those in power. Years later, when the present National Conference government was pressed to answer for the current outsourcing row, its own ministers pointed right back at the PDPs record on J&K Bank recruitment and on the Khadi and Village Industries Board, both of which have since drawn scrutiny from the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Nearly every party that has governed this Union Territory has, at some point, been accused by the very institutions meant to check it of doing exactly what it now condemns in its rivals. The paper-leak years came next. In 2022, JKSSBs offline exams for the J&K Police Sub-Inspector post, the Finance Accounts Assistant post and the Junior Engineer post were compromised through leaked papers and swapped OMR sheets. The company running them, Meritrac Pvt Ltd, was already blacklisted elsewhere for similar failures. More than 3,500 selections that honest young people had earned through their own labour were wiped out in one stroke. CBI teams raided more than seventy locations, arrested serving security personnel among others, and recovered lakhs of rupees in cash. Aspirants alleged theyd been asked to pay between twenty and thirty lakh rupees for the leaked paper. Once aspirants forced the scam into the open and the exams were cancelled, JKSSB handed the re-exam not to a clean agency but to Aptech Limited, another company already blacklisted in eight states, including a three-year ban in Uttar Pradesh. The Jammu and Kashmir High Courts Single Bench found the Aptech tender had been altered; the courts own word was mala fide and declared the company ineligible to conduct the exam. The government appealed to the Division Bench and got that very order stayed. A company the court had just found unfit was allowed to carry on regardless: two blacklisted contractors in a row and a government that fought in court to keep the second one in the race. Now put todays chapter next to those. The National Conference went into the 2024 election promising one lakh government jobs. Instead, at least a quarter of that number has been converted into outsourced, private-agency postings, jobs its own ministers admit carry no pension, no promotion and none of the protections that made a government job worth a five-year wait in the first place. A promise of permanence has quietly become a promise of precarity. Nobody was asked to vote for that. Whichever party is in charge in Srinagar, the pattern keeps repeating for a structural reason. Regular recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir is supposed to run through the Public Service Commission and the Services Selection Board, bodies built, however imperfectly, on reservation rosters, published merit lists and public accountability. Outsourcing routes around all of it. A private agency doesnt answer to the reservation policy that protects backward regions and categories, doesnt have to publish a merit list that can be challenged, doesnt have to survive an RTI query the way a constitutional recruitment body does. Every job that goes through an outsourcing agency instead of the JKPSC or JKSSB has slipped past every safeguard this region fought to build. This is exactly why transparency cant stay optional. The complete list of every empanelled outsourcing agency, the criteria used to select them and the roster of every candidate placed through them should be public information, available to any citizen who files an RTI application, not dragged out reluctantly after a political slugfest in the Assembly. A government with nothing to hide shouldnt object to opening this record on its own instead of being shamed into it one press conference at a time. The human cost here isnt hypothetical or anecdotal. A study comparing employed and unemployed youth across the Kashmir Valley found the unemployed group scoring roughly twice as high on measures of anxiety, depression and psychological distress as their employed peers. Every scam, every unexplained outsourcing list, every deflection from a government spokesperson adds another layer to that toll. A generation isnt losing hope because it lacks ability. Its losing hope because it keeps discovering that ability was never really the criterion being tested. The youth of Jammu and Kashmir arent asking for charity. Theyre asking for what every citizen is owed: a fair, transparent and accountable process where a certificate and years of hard work count for more than a connection. PDP, the BJP-backed administrations before it, and now the National Conference have each, in their turn, stood accused of treating public employment as private property. Breaking that cycle will take more than a press conference. It will take an independent, time-bound probe into the outsourcing of these 25,000 posts, full public disclosure of every agency and appointee involved, and a firm, enforceable commitment that every future government job in this Union Territory is filled on merit, not on who is holding the stick. Sahil Parray, Student Activist, Head Open Merit Students Association

Greater Kashmir 20 Jul 2026 5:53 am

Ahmedabad Dismantles Illegal Firecracker Factory After Fatal Explosion

Ahmedabad, July 20: Authorities in Ahmedabad have demolished an illegal firecracker factory where a recent explosion claimed the lives of nine individuals. The action took place on Sunday, following the tragic incident that occurred on Saturday in Vastral village, under the jurisdiction of the Ramol police station. According to a statement from the Gujarat police, ... Read more Ahmedabad Dismantles Illegal Firecracker Factory After Fatal Explosion

Morningstar 20 Jul 2026 3:33 am

5 from family killed in Ahmedabad firecracker blast cremated

The Times of India 20 Jul 2026 12:25 am

Girl, 4, Kidnapped From Railway Station In Gujarat, Found Murdered

The victim belonged to a marginalised family that had arrived in the area just a few days ago.

NDTV 19 Jul 2026 11:56 pm

Rajasthan man held for abducting minor girl

The Times of India 19 Jul 2026 11:49 pm

They earn just Rs 1,500 per day. Labourer couple reveals why they charge just Rs 5 to feed fellow workers delicious meals: We charge to maintain

A working class couple in Gujarat have captured hearts after news of them quietly feeding hundreds of fellow labourers for just Rs 5 went viral online.

The Economic Times 19 Jul 2026 8:53 pm

Climate changes hidden toll: Night heat steals sleep as Gujarat loses 81 hours annually

Gujarat residents lose over eighty hours of sleep annually due to nighttime heat. Globally, people are losing nearly fifty-six hours of sleep each year. This temperature-related sleep loss has at least doubled since the early nineteen seventies. Urban India experiences more sleep deficit than the global average. Climate change impacts sleep quality across many analyzed cities worldwide.

The Economic Times 19 Jul 2026 7:34 pm

Death toll rises to 9 in India's Gujarat firecracker factory blast - news.cgtn.com

Death toll rises to 9 in India's Gujarat firecracker factory blast news.cgtn.com

Google News 19 Jul 2026 4:42 pm

Monsoon Fury in South Gujarat: Surat Roads and Posh Areas Go Under Water

Heavy monsoon rain lashed Surat, causing widespread waterlogging in Vesu, Piplod, Umra, Adajan and other areas. BRTS services were affected as roads and upscale neighbourhoods were inundated.

Web Dunia 19 Jul 2026 2:28 pm

'Befitting reply very soon, stardom will be choked': After Salman, is Aamir Khan now on Lawrence Bishnoi gang's radar?

Mumbai police are examining a social media threat against actor Aamir Khan. The post, attributed to the Bishnoi gang, accuses him of promoting 'love jihad'. Gangsters Tyson Bishnoi and Aarzoo Bishnoi allegedly issued the warning on Facebook. The police are investigating the veracity of the social media post and voice clip. Lawrence Bishnoi is currently lodged in Gujarat's Sabarmati jail.

The Times of India 19 Jul 2026 12:14 pm

Harsh Sanghavi, C.R. Patil to Inaugurate Apna Ghar Ashram in Surat

Union Minister C.R. Patil and Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi will inaugurate Apna Ghar Ashram in Kosamba, Mandvi, a shelter for homeless and destitute people built by the Dhruv Anaika Foundation.

Web Dunia 19 Jul 2026 11:57 am

Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's 1st Investment Friendliness Index 2026

Gandhinagar, Jul 18:Gujarat has emerged as India's most investment-friendly state, securing the top rank in NITI Aayog's inaugural Investment Friendliness Index 2026 with a score of 56.6, ahead of Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3). The index, which assessed 17 major states across 84 indicators under eight pillars, evaluates the entire investment lifecyclefrom policy and governance to infrastructure, business facilitation and fiscal management. The ranking reinforces Gujarat's position as a preferred destination for domestic and global investors. The report attributes Gujarat's performance to its stable policy environment and investor-centric governance. It highlights the role of the Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb), whose single-window facilitation system streamlines approvals and provides end-to-end support for investors. A time-bound mechanism for obtaining statutory clearances and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) has also helped reduce project delays. The index further notes that restrictions on strikes in essential services have contributed to industrial peace, providing businesses with a stable operating environment. Gujarat's industrial infrastructure is cited as one of its strongest advantages. Investment hubs such as Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), GIFT City, Sanand, Dahej, Jhagadia and Saykha offer plug-and-play facilities that enable industries to establish operations quickly while reducing project costs and execution time. The report also credits the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit for attracting substantial domestic and international investment commitments, strengthening the state's global investment profile. On logistics and connectivity, Gujarat accounts for nearly 10 per cent of India's state highway networkalmost four times the national averageand has the country's highest estimated expressway length at 635 kilometres. Nearly 7 per cent of India's railway network passes through the state, contributing to efficient logistics and stronger supply chain competitiveness. The index identifies affordable and reliable power as another key advantage. Industrial electricity tariffs in Gujarat are nearly 29 per cent lower than the national average, while industries receive an average daily power supply of 23.8 hours, helping lower operating costs and improve productivity. The report also highlights Gujarat's strong economic fundamentals. The state contributes 31 per cent of India's merchandise exports and recorded the third-highest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth among states during FY2019-24. Its per capita GSDP stands at

Greater Kashmir 19 Jul 2026 5:58 am

At 68%, Gujarat clocks highest growth in CSR spending in India

State Outpaces National Growth Rate Of 17%

The Times of India 19 Jul 2026 12:45 am

Resort, cricket grounds razed to reclaim Rs 2,400-crore plot

Action Followed Dismissal Of Gaekwad Familys 35-Year-Old Plea By HC

The Times of India 19 Jul 2026 12:39 am

Centre promises push for new flights, cargo services

The Times of India 19 Jul 2026 12:23 am

The Final Sanctuary: How the Living House the Dead across Earth, Sky, and Sea

The 16th of July marked the 34th death anniversary of my dear father. In this connection, I attended the Fatiha prayer at his grave, and standing there, I was deeply reminded of how much our loved ones matter to us, even long after they have departed. The relationship between the living and the dead is one of the oldest stories of human civilization. It is written not just in our hearts, but in the very soil, air, and water of the places we call home. As the world grows more crowded and our environments change, the ways we say our final goodbyes are evolvingreflecting a delicate balance between sacred tradition and modern necessity. The Close Neighbors of Mallaratta: Kashmirs Intimate Lands In the historic quarters of Srinagar, death has never been segregated from daily life. To this day, my ancestral home, Yarkand House in Mallaratta, stands tall and firm after 115 years of construction. Just twenty feet away lies our family graveyard, Maqbara Sadat Andrabis, where my parents, grandmother, and paternal uncles rest in peace. Purchased by my great-grandfather in mid-1916 from his pious Andrabi father-in-law for the princely sum of rupees eighteen, this plot remains beautifully maintained by the family. In those good old days, keeping graveyards close to residential houses was a comforting philosophya daily, grounding reminder of mortality, love, and continuity. On a grander scale, the historic Malkha graveyard was established centuries ago as a central repository of memory for the Muslims of Srinagar. Originally a vast grape orchard spanning a thousand kanals, it was centrally located. Tragically, modern urbanization and political short-sightedness have reduced it to less than two hundred kanals. Encroachmentsranging from schools and mosques to slum colonies, stadium spaces, a gondola take-off stand, and the Rainwari Hospitalhave slowly fractured this collective heritage. Yet, Kashmirs land laws historically accommodated this sacred geography. In rural areas, freshly converted communities utilized abundant state or grazing lands, recorded in revenue registers as Kachari, Shamilat, or Abadi Deh. These final resting places were legally protected under designations like Maqbooza Qabristan or Ahli-Islam. Similarly, the Kashmiri Pandit community utilized designated lands for their last rites, formally recorded as Maqbooza Ahli-Hinoo, Shamshan Ghat, or Awarin. Whether through burial or fire, the departed remained rooted in the land. The Birdless Skies: The Changing Rituals of the Parsis While Kashmir looks to the earth, the Parsi community traditionally looked to the sky. Holding the elements of nature in absolute veneration, Zoroastrian tradition dictates that burying a body desecrates the earth, and burning it pollutes sacred fire. Thus, they constructed Dakhmas, or Towers of Silence, where the dead were left open to the elements and to vulturesa system designed as the ultimate eco-friendly act of giving back to nature. However, these ancient towers are losing their sheen. The vulture population across India has dwindled catastrophically due to inadvertent poisoning from veterinary drugs like diclofenac. With the skies suddenly empty, the community has had to adapt. Today, many Parsis are shifting their attitudes toward modern technology, turning to electric crematoriumsparticularly in Mumbai and parts of Gujaratmarrying ancient prayers with contemporary realities. The Automated Vaults of Japan Farther east, in the hyper-dense urban centers of Japan, the challenge is sheer space. The Japanese have innovated an incredibly advanced, scientific approach to handling the dead. In modern, multi-story indoor cemeteries, they utilize deep, rounded well-like pits designed with state-of-the-art engineering. Each family possesses their own automated vault box. When a body is placed inside, specific, highly regulated chemical compounds are introduced to accelerate decomposition safely and rapidly. Within a remarkably short period, the physical remains are reduced to clean ashes. The vault is then thoroughly cleansed and prepared, efficiently making room for the next family member. It is a striking blend of profound ancestral respect and futuristic spatial efficiency. Rest in the Deep: The Ancient Law of Sea Burials For those who spent their lives moving across the vast expanse of the oceans, the final resting place is neither earth nor sky, but the deep blue. Sea burial is a time-honored tradition, particularly for sailors, explorers, or travelers who pass away at sea. Steeped in maritime protocol, the body is carefully prepared, weighted, sewn into a canvas shroud, and lowered into the ocean depths. Out of sight of land, the body gently descends to the seabed, where marine life naturally consumes the physical form, returning the traveler to the great cradle of the worlds waters. Sky Burials of Ladakh and Tibet: The Frozen Horizons In contrast to the warm oceans, the high-altitude, freezing ecosystems of places like Ladakh and Tibet offer unique challenges. In these arid, rocky, and timber-scarce environments, digging a grave into frozen earth is nearly impossible, and there is little wood available for large funeral pyres. Here, the ancient practice of Sky Burial (Jhator) takes a different form than that of the Parsis. On designated sacred mountaintops, specialized practitioners gently prepare the body, which is then offered to Himalayan vultures. In the Buddhist philosophy of these regions, the body is seen as an empty vessel once the soul leaves. Offering the physical remains to the birds is considered a final, supreme act of generosity and compassion toward other living creatures, ensuring that the lifecycle continues even on the barren, cold roofs of the world. Conclusion: A Shared Journey Home From the rose-rimmed walls of Yarkand House in Mallaratta to the automated towers of Tokyo, and from the deep ocean trenches to the windswept peaks of Ladakh, humanitys diverse funeral customs reveal a beautiful truth. We may use earth, fire, air, or water to return our loved ones to the universe, but the underlying intent remains identical: to honor our past, to respect our environment, and to ensure that those who shaped our lives are never truly forgotten. (The author is a former civil servant from the administrative service.Email: nisargilani57748@gmail.com )

RisingKashmir 19 Jul 2026 12:05 am

Blast at illegal firecracker unit in Ahmedabad, nine dead

Ahmedabad: Nine persons were killed and six others injured in a blast and fire at an illegal firecracker factory in Ramol area of Ahmedabad city in Gujarat on Saturday, July 18, officials said. The explosion and the resultant fire occurred at 3.30 pm at the factory located on Ramol-Gatrad road, police said. Prime Minister Narendra Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 18 Jul 2026 8:22 pm

Gujarat tops NITI Aayogs Investment Friendliness Index: From ports to semiconductors, read how it became the first choice of investors

The goal of making India a developed nation by 2047 cannot be achieved by the central government alone. Ultimately, industries are set up in the states, employment is created in the states, and the biggest impact of investment also falls on the states.

OpIndia 18 Jul 2026 6:54 pm

Tragic Fire at Ahmedabad Fireworks Factory: PM Modi and CM Patel Express Condolences and Announce Compensation

Ahmedabad, July 18: A devastating explosion and fire at a fireworks factory in the Vastral area of Ahmedabad has prompted deep sorrow from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Both leaders expressed condolences to the families of the victims and announced financial assistance for the deceased and injured. The Prime Ministers ... Read more Tragic Fire at Ahmedabad Fireworks Factory: PM Modi and CM Patel Express Condolences and Announce Compensation

Morningstar 18 Jul 2026 6:52 pm

Toxic Gas, Bomb Tests: Jaish Terrorists Arrested In Gujarat Took Special Training In J&K - NDTV

Toxic Gas, Bomb Tests: Jaish Terrorists Arrested In Gujarat Took Special Training In J&K NDTV

Google News 18 Jul 2026 2:48 pm

Toxic Gas, Bomb Tests: Arrested Jaish Terrorists In Gujarat Underwent Special Training

The suspects were taught a total of 40 distinct terror techniques, ranging from precision bomb-making to the synthesis of toxic gases using everyday organic materials left underground to ferment.

NDTV 18 Jul 2026 2:48 pm

Gujarat ATS reveals half baked 'Jaish-e-Mohammed' Network busted

Plot to Establish 'Jaish-e-Mohammed' Network in Gujarat: Major Revelations During ATS Interrogation Interrogation of five suspected terrorists apprehended by the Gujarat ATS has yielded several significant and shocking revelations.

Web Dunia 18 Jul 2026 2:01 pm

Gujarat tops NITI Aayogs first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 among major States

Gujarat scored 56.6 points, ahead of Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3), in an assessment of 17 major States

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 1:29 pm

More than 6.74 lakh residential rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, Uttar Pradesh ranks second in the country after Gujarat

Solar economy expands rapidly across the state, generating employment for more than 85,000 people through over 7,000 companies

The Hindu 18 Jul 2026 11:08 am

Gujarat ATS arrests five alleged JeM members in terror probe

The arrested persons were identified as Bilal Abidbhai Shera, Mohammad Ayub Kadiwala, Mohammad Palanpuri, Shafia Rais Mukhti, and Mohammad Hasan Kardia

Mid Day 18 Jul 2026 10:47 am

Devotional atmosphere witnessed in Puri - Sandesh

Devotional atmosphere witnessed in Puri Sandesh

Google News 18 Jul 2026 10:10 am

Five Arrested in Gujarats 26.2 Lakh Online Investment Scam

Surat, July 18: The Cyber Crime Cell in Surat has arrested five members of an inter-state cyber fraud network. They are accused of defrauding a resident of 26.2 lakh through a fake stock market trading and investment scheme. Investigators found that the bank account used in the scam is linked to 149 cybercrime complaints across ... Read more Five Arrested in Gujarats 26.2 Lakh Online Investment Scam

Morningstar 18 Jul 2026 6:43 am

121 conferred degrees at GSV convocation

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 1:27 am

Goa among top five states on Investment Friendliness Index

Secures highest rank in STEM enrolment Panaji : Goa is among the top five states on NITI Aayogs Investment Friendliness Index, as per a report released on Friday. The state is ranked fourth in being investor friendly with an index rating of 53.1 points, vis--vis Gujarat which is at the top (56.6 points,) Maharashtra (53.7 []

The Navhind Times 18 Jul 2026 1:18 am

Chain snatchers target women during rath yatra

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 12:35 am

Man shoots self over marital discord

Admitted To Hospital, In Stable Condition

The Times of India 18 Jul 2026 12:30 am

Gujarat tops NITI's investment friendliness index; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu follow

Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu lead NITI Aayog's investment friendliness index. The index assesses states on eight key parameters for investor attraction. Fifteen states were classified as frontrunners, including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. India needs to increase investment to boost economic growth and demand. Strengthening state-level ecosystems is essential for national competitiveness and growth.

The Economic Times 18 Jul 2026 12:22 am

Tribals Demand Separate Bhil Pradesh at Grand Conference in Rajasthan

Jaipur, July 17: Thousands of tribals from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli gathered at the renowned Manger Dham in Banswara for a grand conference on Friday. Under the banner of the Bhil Pradesh Liberation Front, participants unanimously called for the establishment of a new state, Bhil ... Read more Tribals Demand Separate Bhil Pradesh at Grand Conference in Rajasthan

Morningstar 17 Jul 2026 11:42 pm

J&K to Adopt Maharashtra, Gujarat Models to Boost Ease of Doing Business

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo asks departments to fast-track governance reforms, simplify regulations and prepare a time-bound roadmap to attract investment

KashmirLife 17 Jul 2026 10:16 pm

Gujarat tops State rankings on infrastructure, business climate and financial health

Gujarat secured the top overall rank in this assessment because of its strong economic fundamentals, sound fiscal management, and business-friendly governance

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jul 2026 8:47 pm

Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index, Tamil Nadu 3rd

According to the index report released on Friday, Gujarat topped the chart due to its strong performance in the infrastructure sector, financial health and regulatory ease

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jul 2026 6:25 pm

Gujarat emerges as top state in Niti Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index for states and UTs

Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu lead NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index. Gujarat secured the top position due to its strong infrastructure and financial health. NITI Aayog released the report on Friday, highlighting key state performances. The investment rate in India currently stands at approximately twenty-five percent. Increased investments are crucial for boosting overall economic demand in the country.

The Economic Times 17 Jul 2026 5:43 pm

New Employment Opportunities Introduced by Gujarat Public Service Commission

Gandhinagar, July 17: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has launched a new initiative called the Avasar module aimed at creating job opportunities for talented candidates who did not succeed in competitive exams. This announcement was made by Sudhir Patel, Secretary of GPSC, during a press conference held in Gandhinagar. Sudhir Patel explained that candidates ... Read more New Employment Opportunities Introduced by Gujarat Public Service Commission

Morningstar 17 Jul 2026 5:03 pm

Five more arrested in Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad probe into alleged JeM module; total accused rises to 13

A court has remanded them to eight days of police custody to facilitate further investigation

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 4:18 pm

Gujarat: A Beard, Niqab, Using Arabic Words Might Now Mean You're 'Radicalised'

Critics have argued that the anti-radicalisation cell's SOP would lead to more police and communal profiling.

The Quint 17 Jul 2026 3:57 pm

Major Campaign Launched in Gujarat to Combat Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Over 9.4 Million Malaria Tests Conducted

Gandhinagar, July 17: The Gujarat Health Department has intensified its monitoring and prevention campaign against mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon season, conducting over 9.4 million malaria tests this year alone. More than 19,500 health teams have reached out to 65.1 million people across the state. According to the state government, this initiative is being carried ... Read more Major Campaign Launched in Gujarat to Combat Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Over 9.4 Million Malaria Tests Conducted

Morningstar 17 Jul 2026 3:23 pm

Gujarat Expands Milk Sanjeevani Scheme to All Tribal ICDS Blocks

Gandhinagar, July 17: In a significant move to combat malnutrition in Gujarats tribal and remote areas, the state government, under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has expanded the Milk Sanjeevani Scheme to all tribal ICDS blocks. This initiative aims to integrate marginalized communities into the developmental mainstream. The states ... Read more Gujarat Expands Milk Sanjeevani Scheme to All Tribal ICDS Blocks

Morningstar 17 Jul 2026 1:53 pm

Gujarat ATS Arrests 5 More Suspected JeM Operatives; Probe Reveals Alleged Time Bomb Plot

Gujarat ATS has arrested five more suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives in North Gujarat. Investigators allege the group planned serial blasts, conducted trial explosions, and attempted to build time bombs.

Web Dunia 17 Jul 2026 1:31 pm

Gujarat ATS arrests five JeM suspects in Patan; 8 held earlier

Mehsana: As many as five persons were arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Thursday, July 16, in connection with its probe into a terror module of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, officials said. The arrested persons were identified as Bilal Abidbhai Shera, Mohammad Ayub Kadiwala, Mohammad Palanpuri alias Khali Ayub Sunsara, Shafia Rais Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Jul 2026 8:34 am

Gujarat's Lion Paradox: Why Big Cat Boom Poses A New Test For Authorities

Prides of lions are increasingly stepping out of their traditional sanctuary boundaries, wandering into agricultural fields, open grasslands, and coastal areas.

NDTV 17 Jul 2026 8:19 am

Man gets new lease of life after complex kidney transplant

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 12:24 am

Mumbai man trying to board moving train loses leg

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 12:23 am

Thousands participate in Jagannath Rath Yatra with devotion

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 12:17 am

NU to host Indo-French AI hackathon

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 12:12 am

Two held for house burglaries

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 12:10 am

Watch: Gujarat Mall Flooded With Gamers Wanting To Buy PS5 Amid Ongoing Shortage

Huge crowds gather in Ahmedabad's Palladium Mall to buy PS5 amid shortage and upcoming price hike.

NDTV 16 Jul 2026 10:33 pm

Gujarat government operationalises Anti-Radicalisation Cell: Read how The Wire made baseless allegations that the new SOP targets Muslims

The move comes months after the Gujarat Home Department approved the creation of more than a hundred new posts for the ARC structure across district and commissionerate offices as part of the 2026-27 service year.

OpIndia 16 Jul 2026 7:17 pm

TechD Cybersecurity Secures MSSP Mandates From Leading Indian & UAE Brands; Launches Nationwide TECHD ONE Roadshow

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Business Wire India

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 6:09 pm

Nehal Wadhera Switches From Punjab To Himachal Pradesh Ahead Of The Domestic Season

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Punjab have been dealt a blow ahead of the upcoming domestic season as their top batter Nehal Wadhera has decided to leave the team and play for Himachal Pradesh in the upcoming season, providing the hill state a significant boost as they look to revamp after a poor performance last year. According to ESPNcricinfo, Wadhera decided to move after finding limited opportunities with Punjab during the 2025-26 season. The left-hander also becomes the third guest player from Punjab to join Himachals squad, joining Pukhraj Mann and Aryaman Singh. Wadhera featured in only three Ranji Trophy matches, two Vijay Hazare Trophy games, and four Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy fixtures for Punjab last season. Despite his restricted appearances, he remains one of the promising young batters in the domestic circuit. The 24-year-old announced himself in first-class cricket with a century on debut against Gujarat in Valsad during the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy season. He was also part of Punjabs title-winning Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad in the 2023-24 season. Overall, Wadhera has played 17 first-class matches, 16 List A games, and 69 T20s in domestic cricket. He has also featured in 44 Indian Premier League matches for the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh have also strengthened their support staff ahead of the new season, appointing Vineet Saxena as head coach in place of VRV Singh, while Gagandeep Singh has been named bowling coach. Apart from Nehal Wadhera, former Himachal Pradesh batter Prashant Chopra has also moved back to his home state. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh have also strengthened their support staff ahead of the new season, appointing Vineet Saxena as head coach in place of VRV Singh, while Gagandeep Singh has been named bowling coach. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The team will be hoping for a turnaround after a disappointing 2025-26 domestic season, where they failed to qualify for the knockout stages in the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Their Ranji campaign ended with two defeats and five draws, leaving them at the bottom of their group. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 16 Jul 2026 5:26 pm

NRI woman sold her property in Gujarat for Rs 21 lakh, tax dept sent notices, she missed them as she lived abroad; later she files case and wins in ITAT Ahmedabad

ITAT overturns STCG tax on Gujarat house sale: When Kaminiben from Anand, Gujarat, sold her house for Rs 21.4 lakh in AY 2018-19, which she had originally bought in 2005 for Rs 1.94 lakh, the tax dept issued her tax notices. However, as she was living abroad as an NRI at the time, she could not respond to them.

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2026 2:25 pm

Did you know Wimbledons iconic towels are made in Gujarat?

Wimbledons iconic towels are woven in Gujarat, revealing Indias quiet role behind one of tenniss most coveted souvenirs.

Your Story 16 Jul 2026 2:07 pm

Gujarat announces rehabilitation package for Surat flood-affected traders

The package provides lump-sum financial assistance to street vendors, handcart operators and owners of small and large cabins to help resume business operations in the affected areas

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 9:44 am

Grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Kicks Off in Ahmedabad with Amit Shahs Participation

Ahmedabad, July 16: The 149th world-renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced today in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, filled with religious fervor, devotion, and tradition. Thousands of devotees gathered at the temple complex and along the procession route from early morning to witness the grand event and seek blessings from the deity. Home Minister Amit Shah, along ... Read more Grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Kicks Off in Ahmedabad with Amit Shahs Participation

Morningstar 16 Jul 2026 8:04 am

Gujarats okhamandal farmers to benefit from advanced irrigation initiative led by ggrc and tata chemicals - Indiatimes

Gujarats okhamandal farmers to benefit from advanced irrigation initiative led by ggrc and tata chemicals Indiatimes

Google News 16 Jul 2026 3:12 am

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel prays at Dada Bhagwan Trimandir on birthday - The News Mill

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel prays at Dada Bhagwan Trimandir on birthday The News Mill

Google News 16 Jul 2026 1:57 am

From Gujarat to Bollywood- The rise of Saurabh Gajjar - Ahmedabad Mirror

From Gujarat to Bollywood- The rise of Saurabh Gajjar Ahmedabad Mirror

Google News 16 Jul 2026 1:22 am

Missing mans body found in friends house

The Times of India 16 Jul 2026 12:28 am

Godhra railway station gets 7 crore facelift

The Times of India 16 Jul 2026 12:27 am

Drones, CCTVs to monitor Jagannath Yatra route

The Times of India 16 Jul 2026 12:26 am

Gujarat Confidential: Wrong Order - The Indian Express

Gujarat Confidential: Wrong Order The Indian Express

Google News 15 Jul 2026 11:43 pm

Gujarat Announces 550 Crore Relief Package for Surat Flood Victims

Gandhinagar, July 15: The Gujarat government has unveiled a comprehensive relief package for residents, traders, and businesses affected by the recent floods in Surat. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi announced that the state will allocate approximately 550 crore over the next three years for these measures. The package was approved during a cabinet meeting chaired ... Read more Gujarat Announces 550 Crore Relief Package for Surat Flood Victims

Morningstar 15 Jul 2026 11:30 pm

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Balances Birthday Celebrations with State Duties

Gandhinagar, July 15: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is widely praised for his unwavering commitment to public welfare and dedicated service. On his birthday, the Chief Minister remained busy throughout the day with extensive review meetings involving various state departments, including Urban Development and Information & Broadcasting. He provided guidance on projects aimed at enhancing ... Read more Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Balances Birthday Celebrations with State Duties

Morningstar 15 Jul 2026 7:10 pm

Shipping ministry gives in-principle approvals for shipbuilding and repair clusters in Gujarat

Gujarat will soon establish a new shipbuilding cluster in Porbandar. A significant ship repair facility is also planned for Vadinar in the Gulf of Kutch. These projects aim to boost India's maritime infrastructure and capacity. The Vadinar facility will include a long jetty and two large floating dry docks. Both initiatives are part of the Shipbuilding Development Scheme.

The Economic Times 15 Jul 2026 6:46 pm

In-principle nod to 2 maritime projects, including Rs 1,570 cr ship repair facility in Gujarat

Two strategic maritime projects in Gujarat have received in-principle approval from the shipping ministry. A Rs 1,570-crore ship repair facility will be built at Vadinar in the Gulf of Kutch. This facility will include a new jetty and floating dry docks for large vessels. A greenfield shipbuilding cluster is also planned for Porbandar district, aiming for significant capacity expansion.

The Economic Times 15 Jul 2026 5:41 pm

Supreme Court Hears Opposition from AAI on Cockpit Recording Release in Ahmedabad Plane Crash Case

New Delhi, July 15: The Supreme Court held a hearing regarding the plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. During the proceedings, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) opposed the public release of the cockpit voice recordings related to Air India Flight AI-171. The bureau stated that under the law governing aircraft accident investigations, only the AAIB ... Read more Supreme Court Hears Opposition from AAI on Cockpit Recording Release in Ahmedabad Plane Crash Case

Morningstar 15 Jul 2026 4:35 pm

RIR Power Electronics to list on NSE on Thursday

Gujarat-based semiconductor manufacturer expanding market access

The Hindu Businessline 15 Jul 2026 4:33 pm

Bomb Threats Prompt Security Response at Surat Passport and Post Offices

Surat, July 15: Panic erupted in Surat, Gujarat, when authorities received bomb threats targeting the passport office and post office. The Surat police, along with bomb and dog squads, swiftly arrived at the scene to investigate the alarming reports. Just two days prior, an email had been sent to the Surat District Court claiming the ... Read more Bomb Threats Prompt Security Response at Surat Passport and Post Offices

Morningstar 15 Jul 2026 2:44 pm

Making Strides in Cardiac Healthcare at Zydus Hospitals, Gujarat

Making Strides in Cardiac Healthcare at Zydus Hospitals, Gujarat

The Hindu 15 Jul 2026 10:30 am

Gujarat Plans to Regulate Social Media and AI Use for Children Under 16

The Gujarat government is preparing a draft policy to regulate social media and AI use among children under 16, citing concerns over mental health, excessive screen time and declining critical thinking skills.

Web Dunia 15 Jul 2026 10:21 am

Leaders Extend Birthday Wishes to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

New Delhi, July 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Ministers and Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states, has extended warm birthday wishes to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Prime Minister Modi took to social media platform X, stating, Heartfelt wishes to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on his birthday. He is at the forefront ... Read more Leaders Extend Birthday Wishes to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Morningstar 15 Jul 2026 8:14 am

Three Police Officers Arrested for Accepting Bribe in Bharuch

Bharuch, July 15: Three police officers stationed in Bharuch district, Gujarat, were caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while allegedly accepting a bribe of 1 lakh in exchange for returning a seized mobile phone related to a prohibition case. According to the ACB, the complainant, a vigilant citizen, had been charged under the Prohibition ... Read more Three Police Officers Arrested for Accepting Bribe in Bharuch

Morningstar 15 Jul 2026 8:04 am

Three Policemen Arrested for Accepting Bribe in Bharuch

Bharuch, July 15: Three policemen stationed in Bharuch district, Gujarat, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of 1 lakh in exchange for returning a seized mobile phone related to a prohibition case. According to the ACB, the complainant, a vigilant citizen, had a case registered against him at ... Read more Three Policemen Arrested for Accepting Bribe in Bharuch

Udaipur Kiran 15 Jul 2026 1:59 am

Grey Hornbills at home in Gir landscape after over 60 years

Gujarat Forest Department achieved success with Indian Grey Hornbill reintroduction. Forty birds were released in two phases between 2021 and 2023. These hornbills have established territories and successfully produced offspring. Their shrinking home ranges and stable habitat use show progress. This indicates the program is moving towards a self-sustaining population.

The Economic Times 15 Jul 2026 12:30 am

Grey Hornbills at home in Gir landscape after over 60 years

Gujarat Forest Department achieved success with Indian Grey Hornbill reintroduction. Forty birds were released in two phases between 2021 and 2023. These hornbills have established territories and successfully produced offspring. Their shrinking home ranges and stable habitat use show progress. This indicates the program is moving towards a self-sustaining population.

The Economic Times 15 Jul 2026 12:30 am

BMA signs MoU with Latvian chamber to boost global ties

The Times of India 15 Jul 2026 12:30 am

TSU hands out first degrees, eyes campuses beyond Gujarat

Countrys First Cooperatives University Reports 100% Placements

The Times of India 15 Jul 2026 12:28 am

Vehicle theft racket busted, two involved in 21 thefts held

12 Stolen Two-Wheelers Recovered

The Times of India 15 Jul 2026 12:27 am

MSUs Visvesvaraya auditorium reopens after Rs 1.5cr facelift

The Times of India 15 Jul 2026 12:25 am

ABVP, NSUI activists clash over WhatsApp group; 2 students injured

Videos Of Scuffle Went Viral

The Times of India 15 Jul 2026 12:24 am

19-year-old stabbed to death over financial dispute

The Times of India 15 Jul 2026 12:23 am