The Latest Breaking News from Ahmedabad

Rajinikanth to be 'distinguished guest' during ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday presented superstar Rajinikanth with the Golden Ticket ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup in India which begins from October 5 in Ahmedabad.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023

Exclusive: Suresh Raina feels these two players will be India's trump cards in ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning allrounder Suresh Raina on Friday picked two players who will be the trump cards for India in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup, scheduled to start on October 5 in Ahmedabad.

The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023

Ahmedabad and Vadodara get new Mayors

The party has decided to adopt a “no repeat” formula to replace the incumbents with new faces in a bid to promote other leaders in the civic bodies and panchayats across the State. 

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

A ‘spiritual strife’ between Swaminarayan sect, other Hindu outfits in Gujarat

Battle of superiority in Gujarat between powerful Swaminarayan sect and other Hindu outfits. Sect's literature and speeches seen as disrespectful of Hindu gods and goddesses. Sect wields political and economic power, while other Hindu religious seers and priests have grouped together to oppose them. Resolution passed to boycott sect and…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 | RAMBHA aboard Vikram completes first in-situ measurements of lunar plasma over the moon

ISRO: Pragyan rover's APXS confirms presence of Sulphur in south polar region of Moon. APXS, developed by PRL, Ahmedabad, w/ support from SAC, Ahmedabad & URSC, Bengaluru, is best suited for in-situ analysis of elemental composition of soil & rocks on Moon. Video shows rover's automated hinge mechanism & its…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Gujarati 'thug' remark: Ahmedabad court summons Bihar's dy CM Tejashwi Yadav in defamation case

AHMEDABAD: A metropolitan court in Ahmedabad on Monday issued summons against the Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav seeking his presence on September 22 over his alleged remark, “Looking at the present condition of the country, only Gujaratis can be cheats (thug).”

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 probe shows 50°C difference between moon’s surface and 10 cm below

Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) measured the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the south pole, to understand the thermal behaviour of the Moon’s surface.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

PM’s brief visit leads to war of words between Congress and BJP

PM Modi's visit to Bengaluru to meet ISRO scientists post Chandrayaan-3 success led to a war of words b/w Congress & BJP. BJP workers gathered to greet him, but he didn't acknowledge any of the leaders. Congress said BJP leaders had become victims of authoritarianism. PM requested CM, Dy CM…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Chaddi gang member held, gold worth ₹4 lakh seized

Police nab prime accused of 'chaddi gang' in Hyderabad. Four cases booked against them. Accused Minama Mukeshbhai Bharubhai nabbed from Lingampally railway station. Two more, Surmal alias Plas Sumalbhai Kaliyabhai and Vikrambhai Dariyabhai Parmar, still at large. Loot worth ₹4 lakh seized from Mukeshbhai. Gang hatched plan to break into…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

SriLankan Airlines mulls double daily flights, flying to more cities in India

Sri Lanka’s national air carrier SriLankan Airlines is pursuing a two-pronged strategy of increasing frequency to key cities in India and flying to 3 to 4 additional destinations, including Ahmedabad within the next one year.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023