A sub-inspector in Gujarat’s ‘dry state’ lost his life in the early hours of Tuesday while trying to stop a vehicle suspected of carrying illegal liquor. The incident occurred on the Dasada-Patdi road, highlighting the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in enforcing the state’s strict prohibition laws.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. He also inaugurated several development projects worth over ₹ 284 crore, aimed at enhancing tourism, accessibility, and sustainability in the region. These projects include new tourism and attraction centers, a sub-district hospital, improved traffic infrastructure, and a solar project.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the extravagant wedding ceremony of Dravya Dholakia, son of diamond tycoon Savji Dholakia, in Gujarat’s Dudhala village. The event, hosted by one of India’s wealthiest businessmen, saw the PM arriving in a helicopter to bless the newly married couple. Savji Dholakia, known for his generosity towards employees and his impressive net worth, shared his joy and gratitude for PM Modi’s presence on social media.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s rising global standing while inaugurating development projects in Gujarat worth over ₹ 4,900 crore. He also highlighted the country’s progress in water management, the new partnership with Spain for aircraft manufacturing, and the importance of developing skills to capitalize on increasing global opportunities.
Two separate incidents in Mumbai and Gujarat have brought to light the disturbing reality of sexual abuse perpetrated by teachers against young students. A 17-year-old girl in Mumbai revealed during a counselling session that she was molested by her former Arabic teacher a decade ago, while in Gujarat, a teacher was arrested for sexually assaulting a Class IX tribal student. The arrests highlight the urgent need for robust safeguards and awareness within educational institutions to protect children from such abuse.
Ten hotels in Rajkot, Gujarat received bomb threat emails on Saturday, sparking a massive security operation. The threats were later determined to be a hoax. Meanwhile, 33 flights across India received similar threats, prompting the IT Ministry to issue an advisory to social media platforms to combat the spread of misinformation.
Bengal, led by a stellar performance from Vishal Bhati, crushed Chhattisgarh in the semifinals of the under-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Gujarat also secured their spot in the final after defeating Mumbai in the other semifinal. The final match is scheduled for Saturday.
A woman, a taluka panchayat member in Gujarat’s Tapi district, was brutally attacked by a group of people, including a woman and three men, allegedly over a love affair. The attackers beat her with a hockey stick, chopped off her hair, and snatched her gold pendant. The incident has sparked outrage, highlighting the dangers of vigilante justice and the need for strong law enforcement.
On the opening day of the second round of Ranji Trophy, Gujarat’s batting faltered, but a crucial 86-run partnership between Gaja and Nagwaswalla for the ninth wicket saved the day, keeping Andhra from ending the innings early. This partnership was a beacon of resilience as Gujarat struggled to find their footing against a determined Andhra bowling attack.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches across multiple cities in Gujarat, targeting individuals and entities connected to a GST fraud case. The raids follow the arrest of eight people, including a journalist, by Gujarat Police. The journalist, Mahesh Langa, who works for The Hindu newspaper, is suspected of using fraudulent firms linked to his family to commit tax evasion.
