India’s Asiatic lion population thriving: PM Modi lauds conservation, community participation on World Lion Day

August 10, 2026 5:41 PM

India’s Asiatic lion population thriving: PM Modi lauds conservation, community participation on World Lion Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed India’s conservation efforts for the Asiatic lion and underscored the role of community participation in protecting the species and expanding its habitat. “A remarkable comeback! India’s Asiatic lion population is thriving, with its habitat and range expanding. The Government’s unwavering commitment to conservation, backed by strong community participation, is an inspiring example of protecting our wildlife and preserving the species for gen...

Gujarat CM inaugurates Tourism Trade Fair in Gandhinagar

August 6, 2026 4:09 PM

Gujarat CM inaugurates Tourism Trade Fair in Gandhinagar

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the three-day Travel and Trade Fair (TTF) at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar today.  More than 900 exhibitors and tourism departments from across India have come together for the fair, which will run from August 6 to 8, as Gujarat seeks to strengthen its tourism sector and expand business opportunities within the travel industry. The inauguration ceremony was marked by the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Goa Tourism Minister R...

Indian Railways transports India’s first live donor heart by train, Vande Bharat completes life-saving mission

July 31, 2026 8:26 PM

Indian Railways transports India’s first live donor heart by train, Vande Bharat completes life-saving mission

Indian Railways has successfully transported a live donor heart by train for the first time in the country's history, marking a significant milestone in emergency medical logistics and showcasing the potential of the rail network in supporting life-saving healthcare services. The donor heart was transported from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, enabling its timely delivery for transplantation at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Card...

Assembly Bypolls: Datia records over 61% turnout till 3 pm; voting continues in Bihar and Gujarat

July 30, 2026 4:29 PM

Assembly Bypolls: Datia records over 61% turnout till 3 pm; voting continues in Bihar and Gujarat

Polling is underway for Assembly by-elections in Bankipur (Bihar), Datia (Madhya Pradesh), and Manjalpur (Gujarat) under elaborate security arrangements, with election authorities putting in place extensive measures to ensure free, fair and peaceful voting. Counting of votes will take place on August 3. According to the Election Commission, early voter turnout till 11 a.m. stood at 32.53 per cent in Datia (Madhya Pradesh), 14.27 per cent in Manjalpur (Gujarat) and 11.50 per cent in Bankipur (Bi...

Indian Coast Guard rescues 170 people in flood-hit Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat

July 25, 2026 2:45 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues 170 people in flood-hit Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued 170 stranded people through a series of extensive flood relief operations across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat, as relentless rainfall and severe flooding continued to disrupt normal life in the region. Working in close coordination with the civil administration, the Coast Guard carried out 11 rescue operations since the midnight of July 22, overcoming heavy rainfall, strong currents and challenging weather conditions to evacuate peop...

Amit Shah congratulates Gandhinagar on setting Guinness World Record by planting over 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour

July 13, 2026 11:08 AM

Amit Shah congratulates Gandhinagar on setting Guinness World Record by planting over 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour

Union Home Minister on Sunday congratulated the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), more than 25,000 volunteers and the people of the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency after they created a Guinness World Record by planting more than 3.61 lakh saplings in a single hour using the Miyawaki afforestation method. The record was achieved as part of a large-scale public plantation campaign undertaken across the Gandhinagar parliamentary constituency under the nationwide 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initia...

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...