The Latest Breaking News from AHMEDABAD

IPL 2022 Qualifier 2, RCB vs RR: Royal Challengers Bangalore have slight edge against Rajasthan Royals

AHMEDABAD: Flying high after a rich dose of luck and a breathtaking knock by Rajat Patidar took them past the Eliminator, Royal Challengers Bangalore will fancy their chances against Rajasthan Royals here on Friday night.

The Times of India · May 27, 2022

Gujarat HC denies bail to Ram Navmi processionist

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat high court on Wednesday refused to grant bail to a 20-year-old from Himmatnagar in Sabarkantha district, who is accused of participating in the Shobha yatra taken out on Ram Navmi which resulted in communal violence in April.

The Times of India · May 25, 2022

Emissions cap-and-trade market in Gujarat soon

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government is planning to set up a cap-and-trade market for carbon emissions from large sources. The move will provide the state a growth-friendly approach to cut its carbon footprints and provide a model for other states in collectively taking India towards its 'net zero' goal.

The Times of India · May 24, 2022

Ahmedabad: Ex-con hitched after 102 rejections

AHMEDABAD: When Sunil Patel (32) was looking for a bride, he faced 102 rejections. His proposals for marriage were refused because he made it a point to tell the prospective brides that he was a convict and had spent five years in jail in a counterfeit currency case.

The Times of India · May 23, 2022

Ahmedabad: ‘Verbal order from top to not reveal Covid death toll’

AHMEDABAD: "There were verbal orders from officials at the top of the municipal corporation that declaring death figures for second wave of the pandemic would spread fear among citizens and such information should be withheld from citizens."

The Times of India · May 23, 2022

Gujarat Public Service Commission aspirant who chaired meetings of Kankipati Rajesh under radar

AHMEDABAD: Have you ever heard of a Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) aspirant taking a meeting on behalf of an IAS officer? This allegedly happened in Surendranagar district collectorate where a man, who originally hails from Morbi, chaired a meeting on a land ceiling dispute on behalf of the then…

The Times of India · May 23, 2022

Petrol, diesel to be cheaper from today in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: Providing relief to consumers and industry reeling under high fuel prices and inflation which is at a multi-year high, prices of petrol and diesel will reduce a bit from Sunday.

The Times of India · May 21, 2022

Jumbo celebration in Gujarat: Dalit girl rides elephant at pre-wedding procession

AHMEDABAD: Years ago, Natu Parmar could not fulfill his dream of riding a mare on his wedding day fearing backlash from upper caste communities in his village.

The Times of India · May 21, 2022

Denim makers embrace blends as cotton prices soar

AHMEDABAD: Come winter you may find branded jeans made of blended fabric and not pure cotton. To address the issue of high prices of cotton and other raw materials and unable to pass on higher prices to their customers, a few denim manufacturers are taking to value-engineering denims by blending…

The Times of India · May 21, 2022

Lizard in drink, Sola outlet sealed

AHMEDABAD: A customer was aghast when a lizard floated up in his cup of cold drink served at a restaurant in Sola on Saturday. Bhargav Joshi, the customer, tweeted the photographs of the reptile, tagging the city civic body and the fast food chain at whose outlet he had bought…

The Times of India · May 21, 2022