A massive explosion and subsequent fire at an illegal firecracker factory on Ramol-Gatrad Road in Ahmedabad’s Vastral area has resulted in a tragic loss of life, with at least 8–9 people confirmed dead and over 15 injured.  


Ahmedabad factory fire: Cracker factory allegedly operating without license

A massive fire tore through a firecracker factory in Ahmedabad, triggering explosions that killed at least 8 people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy and announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh from the PM's National Relief Fund for the families of the deceased, with Rs 50,000 for the injured.


Massive fire engulfs firecracker factory in Ahmedabad | PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly shifted IPL 2026 venue operations to Ahmedabad, sparking disappointment from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). The decision has triggered discussions around scheduling, hosting rights, and venue allocation within the IPL ecosystem. KSCA has expressed concerns over the move, while BCCI is yet to issue a detailed clarification. 


IPL 2026: BCCI Shifts IPL Venue to Ahmedabad | KSCA Disappointed with BCCI's Move

The world’s largest cricket stadium is already sold out, with fans travelling from different parts of the country to witness the historic final. Demand for tickets and hotel rooms in the city has surged dramatically, with some fans even offering three to four times the original ticket price.

T20 World Cup 2026 Final | Ahmedabad gears up for IND vs NZ as fans hope to erase memories of the 2023 heartbreak

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad for his first official visit to India, where he was welcomed by PM Narendra Modi ahead of wide‑ranging talks aimed at strengthening India‑Germany ties in trade, investment, defence, technology, education and green growth. India and Germany recorded record bilateral trade of over $51 billion in 2024‑25 as both partners mark 75 years of relations and 25 years of strategic partnership.


Merz In Ahmedabad On Maiden Visit: India-Germany Ties Grew In 2024-2025

A class 10 student was stabbed to death by his junior after the two engaged in a scuffle. Following the incident, parents and people staged a protest at the school premises and vandalised the property.

Class 10 student stabbed to death in Ahmedabad; protestors vandalise school property

Over $150 million was spent searching more than 1,20,000 sq km of seabed in the southern Indian Ocean. Despite efforts by Australia, Malaysia, and China, only a few pieces of debris confirmed to be from MH370 were ever found, washed up along African coasts.

This Boeing plane mysteriously vanished mid-air along with its passengers! All about MH370's unsolved case

Fires caused by fuel ignition or onboard explosives can spread rapidly in a confined cabin. In-flight fires, especially those near control systems or structural components, can overwhelm safety systems before an emergency landing is possible.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Why surviving a plane crash is nearly impossible?

The FDR logs technical data such as airspeed, altitude, engine performance, and flight control inputs. The CVR captures cockpit sounds, including conversations, alarms, and ambient noise, from the last two hours before a crash.

Ahmedabad plane crash: What is a Black Box and why it’s crucial in crash investigations

Cricket, Sports: Playing his first game this season, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya received the loudest cheers during the toss time against GT in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2025: One year after Ahmedabad crowd booed Hardik Pandya, MI captain receives loudest cheer at toss – WATCH

India secured a 142-run victory over England in the final ODI, completing a 3-0 series sweep.

India beat England by 142 runs in the third ODI in Ahmedabad

Global Kite celebration fest kicks off in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The festival is organised by Gujarat Tourism Department. Watch this report for more details!

Gujarat's Global Kite celebration fest begins

A Class 3 girl from Zebra School in Ahmedabad, collapsed while sitting on a bench in the school's lobby. Preliminary investigations suggest she died of a cardiac arrest. Watch this report for more details!

India: Class 3 girl dies of suspected cardiac arrest in Gujarat school

India: Gujarat school girl dies of 'cardiac arrest' after collapsing

In a distressing incident, a father allegedly killed her five-year-old girl daughter after striking her with an iron table in Gujarat’s Vastral area on Tuesday (Oct 29), police officials said.

Gujarat: Father kills 5-year-old daughter who was conceived through IVF after 15 years

Gujarat ATS released a statement saying that the evidence showed the terrorists were committed to joining the terror outfit and "following the path shown by Abu Bakr Baghdadi".

India: Four suspected ISIS terrorists arrested at Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat

Emails that were sent to several schools in the Indian city of Ahmedabad threatening bomb blasts have been traced to Pakistan, the news agency PTI reported on Friday (May 10) citing the police.

Ahmedabad bomb threat: Hoax mails sent to schools traced to Pakistan

With the mercury levels crossing over 40° C officials in India's Ahmedabad came up with a misty solution. The local civic body installed Mist generators at traffic Junctions to provide relief to commuters during the scorching summer heat.

At 40° C, Ahmedabad citizens get misty relief from this heatwave

Days after bomb threats were sent to various schools in India's capital city New Delhi, several schools in Ahmedabad, Gujarat also received bomb threats through e-mails on Monday (May 6).

After India's capital city, several schools in Ahmedabad receive bomb threats

Visuals coming in from Gujarat where a roadshow is being led by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the UAE president Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan who is the the chief guest for this event. The roadshow is being held at the state capital Ahmedabad and just ahead of the 3-day Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.

India-UAE 3km long roadshow with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

In Kolkata's historic Eden Gardens, as Australia played against South Africa in the second semifinal of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, the geopolitical playground of Ahmedabad for the quadrennial event's final had its permutations and combinations ready.

Explained | Cricket, Quad and World Cup—geopolitics of gentleman's game

Australia have pulled off an upset by beating hosts and undefeated tournament favourites India by six wickets to win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad and extend their staggering record of title wins to seven.

Australia become world champions again! Record-extending sixth title for Aussies | WION Sports

Shah Rukh Khan penned a note for the team India after losing the World Cup 2023 final match against Australia. Shah Rukh was among the many who witnessed the match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He was joined by wife Gauri Khan and their kids, Suhana Khan and Aryan Khan.

Bollywood actors react after India loses to Australia in CWC World Cup final

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Ahmedabad factory fire: Cracker factory allegedly operating without license

Ahmedabad factory fire: Cracker factory allegedly operating without license

Massive fire engulfs firecracker factory in Ahmedabad | PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia

IPL 2026: BCCI Shifts IPL Venue to Ahmedabad | KSCA Disappointed with BCCI's Move

T20 WC 2026 Final | Ahmedabad gears up to erase memories of 2023 heartbreak

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Class 10 student stabbed to death in Ahmedabad; school property vandalised

This Boeing plane mysteriously vanished mid-air along with its passengers!

Ahmedabad plane crash: Why surviving a plane crash is nearly impossible?

What is a Black Box and why it’s crucial in crash investigations

IPL 2025: One year after Ahmedabad crowd booed Hardik Pandya, MI captain receives loudest cheer at toss – WATCH

India beat England by 142 runs in the third ODI in Ahmedabad

Gujarat's Global Kite celebration fest begins

India: Class 3 girl dies of suspected cardiac arrest in Gujarat school

India: Gujarat school girl dies of 'cardiac arrest' after collapsing

Gujarat: Father kills 5-year-old daughter who was conceived through IVF after 15 years

India: Four suspected ISIS terrorists arrested at Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat

Ahmedabad bomb threat: Hoax mails sent to schools traced to Pakistan

At 40° C, Ahmedabad citizens get misty relief from this heatwave

After India's capital city, several schools in Ahmedabad receive bomb threats

India-UAE 3km long roadshow with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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Australia become world champions again! Record-extending sixth title for Aussies | WION Sports

Bollywood actors react after India loses to Australia in CWC World Cup final