The Latest Breaking News from Gujarat

How Narendra Modi’s cult of personality was formed by a powerful Hindu nationalist group with a dark history

Narendra Modi’s right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has resorted to religious polarisation as it tries to rally its Hindu nationalist base in India’s ongoing general election, which ends on June 1.

The Conversation · May 24, 2024

5 states including Delhi NCR issued red alert for intense heatwave: Know what precautions you need to take

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a severe heatwave to persist across northwest India's plains, including north Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, over the next five days. West Rajasthan is experiencing the most intense conditions, with significant impacts in east Rajasthan, Gujarat, and west Madhya Pradesh. Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh, Punjab,…

The Times of India · May 23, 2024

Gujarat: 6 drown in Bortalav lake; 5 rescued, 1 still missing

Five girls were rescued from Bortalav Lake in Bhavnagar, Gujarat and one boy was still missing after they drowned on Tuesday, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 21, 2024

Gujarat: Two bodies retrieved from Machchu river near Morbi, search on for third missing person

Bodies of two out of three persons, who drowned in Machchu river near Morbi in Gujarat a day ago, have been recovered, officials said on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 16, 2024

‘He likes scaring people’: how Modi’s right-hand man, Amit Shah, runs India

The long read: For 40 years, Amit Shah has been at Narendra Modi’s side – his confidant, consigliere and enforcer. Today he is India’s second-most powerful man, and he is reshaping the country in radical ways

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

IMD predicts heatwave for Delhi, Punjab, UP; showers expected in Gujarat, Bihar, Jharkhand

As several regions across India endure a relentless heatwave, sporadic showers and thunderstorms are causing flight disruptions and bringing temporary relief to some areas. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of an impending heatwave set to grip Northwest India from May 16.

The Times of India · May 15, 2024

Gujarat: 7 feared drowned in Narmada River; search ops underway

Seven members of a family, including minors, were feared drowned in the Narmada River at Poicha in the Narmada district of Gujarat. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 15, 2024

‘Pressured to withdraw’: BJP accused of intimidation tactics in India polls

Opposition say ruling party undermining democracy by using police to harass candidates into not contesting in elections

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024

IPL 2024: What will happen if Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders game gets washed out?

NEW DELHI: As rain and thunderstorms continue to play a spoilsport in the Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, if the match gets washed out, it will come as a really bad news for the hosts.

The Times of India · May 13, 2024

Gujarat BJP candidate, sitting MP spar over ticket distribution

BJP nominee for Gujarat’s Amreli Lok Sabha seat, Bharat Sutariya, and incumbent MP Naran Kachhadia have got into a spat.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024