ECI issues notification for assembly bypolls in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar; nomination process begins

July 6, 2026 6:28 PM

ECI issues notification for assembly bypolls in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar; nomination process begins

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued notifications for by-elections to three Legislative Assembly constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar, formally setting the electoral process in motion with the commencement of nomination filing. The bypolls will be held for Datia (22) in Madhya Pradesh, Manjalpur (145) in Gujarat and Bankipur (182) in Bihar to fill vacant Assembly seats. According to the election schedule announced by the Commission, the last date for filing n...

India’s youth will drive AI, robotics and next-generation technology revolution with Made-in-India chips: PM Modi

July 5, 2026 1:54 PM

India’s youth will drive AI, robotics and next-generation technology revolution with Made-in-India chips: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India's youth will spearhead the global revolution in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and next-generation technologies using semiconductors manufactured in the country, as he inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. Describing the inauguration as a landmark moment in India's semiconductor journey, the Prime Minister said the commencement of commercial production at the facility ref...

PM Modi to visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on July 4

July 3, 2026 2:01 PM

PM Modi to visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on July 4

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on July 4, during which he will launch, dedicate and lay the foundation stone for development projects covering sectors such as aviation, petrochemicals, urban transport, railways, highways, renewable energy, power transmission and semiconductor manufacturing. The Prime Minister's itinerary includes Jodhpur, Balotra and Sanand (Ahmedabad), where he will also address public gatherings. PM Modi's itinerary According to the Prime Mini...

At GNFC’s 50th anniversary, Gujarat CM sets Rs 70,000 crore vision for 2047

June 16, 2026 7:19 PM

At GNFC’s 50th anniversary, Gujarat CM sets Rs 70,000 crore vision for 2047

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday urged Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd (GNFC) to expand its current project portfolio from around Rs 7,000 crore to Rs 70,000 crore by 2047, positioning the state-run company as a key contributor to India’s goal of becoming a developed and self-reliant nation. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of GNFC at Narmada Nagar in Bharuch district, Patel said the company’s five-decade journey reflected its contribution to Gujarat...

Gujarat rolls out major TD and DPT vaccination campaign covering over 48,000 schools

June 16, 2026 7:06 PM

Gujarat rolls out major TD and DPT vaccination campaign covering over 48,000 schools

Gujarat has launched a statewide TD (Tetanus and adult Diphtheria) and DPT vaccination campaign targeting nearly 19 lakh schoolchildren, with health authorities aiming to ensure that no eligible child is left unvaccinated against a range of serious diseases. The “TD and DPT Triple Vaccination Campaign-2026” was formally launched by State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya at PM Shri Borij Government Primary School in Gandhinagar, where vaccines were administered to Class 5 and Class 10 stude...

Centre dismisses reports on proposed Middle East-India Deepwater Pipeline

June 16, 2026 12:55 PM

Centre dismisses reports on proposed Middle East-India Deepwater Pipeline

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has categorically denied media reports suggesting that the government is pursuing a proposed deep-sea energy pipeline connecting India with Gulf nations, stating that no such project is currently under consideration. In an official clarification issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said it "has noticed a series of media reports suggesting that the Government of India is actively pursuing a deep-sea energy pipeline, sometimes referred to as the Middle...

PM Modi positions Gujarat at centre of India’s green energy push

June 5, 2026 9:34 PM

PM Modi positions Gujarat at centre of India’s green energy push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that Gujarat has emerged as a foundation of India's energy transition, highlighting the state's contribution to renewable power generation and its expected role in emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, green ammonia and green steel. Addressing a gathering in Surat on the World Environment Day, Prime Minister Modi added that Gujarat currently accounts for one-fifth of India's renewable energy capacity and is helping shape the country's long-term e...

PM Modi to launch development projects worth over ₹21,700 crore in Gujarat and Daman

June 4, 2026 11:22 AM

PM Modi to launch development projects worth over ₹21,700 crore in Gujarat and Daman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on June 5, where he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth more than ₹21,700 crore across key sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, connectivity, aviation and industry.   The Prime Minister will begin his visit in Surat, where he is scheduled to review industrial operations and infrastructure projects at Hazi...

Amit Shah inaugurates development projects in Gujarat, highlights border security and demographic measures

May 29, 2026 12:21 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates development projects in Gujarat, highlights border security and demographic measures

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects in Gujarat, while also addressing issues related to border security, infiltration and demographic change. During his visit to Ahmedabad, HM Shah inaugurated the newly constructed hostel building at the Mata Umiya Dham campus. Built at an estimated cost of ₹104 crore, the 13-storey Shri J. S. Patel Hostel will provide accommodation and modern educational facilities for around ...

Tata Electronics, ASML Sign MoU for Dholera Semiconductor Facility in Gujarat

May 17, 2026 12:16 AM

Tata Electronics, ASML Sign MoU for Dholera Semiconductor Facility in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tata Electronics and ASML aimed at strengthening India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The agreement will support the development and scaling of Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor facility in Dholera, Gujarat. Sharing details of the development on X, PM Modi said the partnership reflects growing cooperation between India and the Netherlands in...