Surveillance and emergency measures have been heightened in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar after 102 patients, mostly children, were hospitalised over the last two days with authorities attributing the outbreak to contamination of drinking water due to ongoing drainage repair work. Union home minister Amit Shah took stock of the situation on Saturday as medical teams launched door-to-door surveillance in the affected areas.



After Indore, Contaminated Water Spawns Typhoid Outbreak in India's Gandhinagar

After more than three decades, Gujarat has regained its status as a tiger-present state, with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) confirming the presence of a tiger in the state in a preliminary report following a detailed study, officials said on Friday.

India: Will More Tigers Move Into Gujarat in The Future? 

A new video has emerged in the ongoing ISIS terror module case, shedding light on the activities of the group.
Authorities have arrested three individuals, including Ahmed Saiyed, in connection with this case. Investigators are probing links, networks, and possible plans connected to the module.

ISIS Terror Module Case: New Video Emerges, Ahmed Sauyed Arrested

India’s Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested three men, including a foreign-trained doctor, in connection with an alleged ricin terror plot spanning multiple states. Investigators recovered chemicals, a blue drum, and equipment from a Hyderabad workshop. The case raises concerns due to ricin’s extreme lethality and global terror history, from Cold War assassinations to ISIS-inspired attacks. Authorities continue to probe intent, capability, and potential targets.

India’s Ricin Terror Crackdown: Deadly Biotoxin Resurfaces in Multi-State Investigation

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday night carried out extensive searches at the residence of Ahmed Mohiuddin Saiyed, a Rajendranagar-based doctor, identified as the prime accused in a terror conspiracy involving chemical weapons and links to an international network.

Ricin Terror: Gujarat ATS Probes Ricin Terror Plot, Key Evidence Found 

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday night carried out extensive searches at the residence of Ahmed Mohiuddin Saiyed, a Rajendranagar-based doctor, identified as the prime accused in a terror conspiracy involving chemical weapons and links to an international network.



Ricin terror plot: Gujarat ATS finds key evidence

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted coordinated raids across five states, including Gujarat, West Bengal, Tripura, and Haryana, in connection with a terror case. Officials are reportedly searching multiple locations for evidence related to the case. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terror networks and ensure national security, with authorities urging public vigilance and cooperation.


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The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has foiled a terror plot targeting Delhi, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad using ricin. Security agencies are investigating the case to track and apprehend all suspects involved. 


Terror Plot Thwarted: Gujarat ATS Arrests 3 Terrorists in Ricin Plot 

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has foiled a terror plot targeting Delhi, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad using ricin. Security agencies are investigating the case to track and apprehend all suspects involved.

Terror Plot Thwarted: Gujarat ATS Arrests 3 Terrorists in Ricin Plot

Terror Plot Thwarted: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested three individuals linked with ISIS in a major anti-terror operation. The suspects, including a doctor, were apprehended as they attempted to supply weapons and plan terrorist attacks across multiple locations in India. The ATS recovered pistols, ammunition, and chemicals used in explosives. 

Terror Plot Thwarted: Gujarat ATS Foils Major Terror Plot, Arrests 3 ISIS-Linked Suspects

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has foiled a major terror plot with the arrest of three individuals linked to ISIS from Ahmedabad. Authorities believe the suspects were planning to execute attacks across multiple Indian cities.


India: Three arrested for conspiring to carry out terror attack in India 

Anti-terror squad nabs three ISIS-terrorists for planning major attacks in India


The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has foiled a major terror plot with the arrest of three individuals linked to ISIS from Ahmedabad. Authorities believe the suspects were planning to execute attacks across multiple Indian cities.


India: Terror Plot Thwarted in Gujarat, ATS Arrests Three Suspects, Recovers Weapons

Gujarat: massive fire erupts in Valsad paper mill factory

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s Cabinet saw a major rejig after a day of suspense in Gujarat. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath to office to the ministers. BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda arrive attended the oath ceremony for the Gujarat Cabinet expansion.


Gujarat cabinet rejig 2025: 26 ministers including CM takes oath

In a sweeping move ahead of the anticipated Cabinet reshuffle, all Ministers in the Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government tendered their resignations on Thursday (October 16, 2025), clearing the way for a new team to be sworn in on Friday.


India: Gujarat ministers resign ahead of cabinet reshuffle

PM Modi in Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹34,200 crore at the ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi’ programme in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.


PM Modi in Gujarat: PM Participates in 'Samudra Se Samriddhi’ Programme in Bhavnagar

WATCH: Massive FIRE Breaks Out at Factory in Gujarat's Bharuch; Thick Smoke Engulfs Town | WION

A major fire erupted on Saturday at Sanghvi Organics Pvt Ltd, located in GIDC Panoli of Bharuch district. Thick plumes of smoke and flames were visible from a distance, creating panic in the industrial area.



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Six people were killed on Saturday afternoon after a cargo ropeway trolley collapsed at the Shaktipeeth site on Pavagadh Hill in Panchmahal district of Gujarat, police said.


Gujarat ropeway accident: Victims include locals, Kashmir residents & a Rajasthani 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off Maruti Suzuki's first global electric SUV – the e Vitara – from the Hansalpur plant in Gujarat.
This marks a major milestone for India’s electric vehicle journey, as the made-in-India e Vitara will be exported to over 100 countries, including Europe and Japan.

The Hansalpur facility, now a hub for Suzuki’s EV manufacturing, also features a multimodal cargo terminal with direct connectivity to Mundra Port.

Modi flags off 1st made-in-India Maruti E-Vitara EV for global export | EV push from Gujarat

The safety of our roads remains one of the most pressing concerns in today’s rapidly urbanising world. With the steady increase in vehicles on our streets, the potential accidents and fatalities continues to rise.&nbsp;Despite numerous initiatives, the state of Gujarat has seen decline in the total number of accidents, but is seeing an increase in the fatalities due to road accidents.&nbsp;According to the official data by Gujarat government, in the last five years, between 2019 and 2023, a total of 77,730 road accidents occurred in the state resulting in 36,484 deaths.&nbsp;The number of accidents that occurred in 2019 was 17,046 which saw a minor decline to 16,349 accidents in 2023. On the contrary, 7390 fatalities occurred in 2019 which increased to 7854 in the year 2023 alone.&nbsp;According to the Comprehensive Road Accident Analysis 2023 report, major contributing factor to the rising fatality is people were not wearing helmets and seat belts while driving the vehicle.&nbsp;According to the data, 15,978 people lost their lives due to this. Among these 10,801 were found not wearing helmets and 5,177 were not wearing seat belts in cars at the time of the accident.Other reasons include over-speeding and reckless driving.&nbsp;Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a public-oriented decision to improve road safety across the state. Education and awareness campaigns are being run through various measures to promote road safety specially amongst the youth.&nbsp;On the other hand, aiming to reduce road accidents and enhance safety for drivers, the Chief Minister has approved critical improvements on accident-prone roads, including curve improvements, crash barriers, spot widening, and road furniture installations. &nbsp;

According to the Comprehensive Road Accident Analysis 2023 report, major contributing factor to the rising fatality is people were not wearing helmets and seat belts while driving the vehicle.

The safety of our roads remains one of the most pressing concerns in today’s rapidly urbanising world. With the steady increase in vehicles on our streets, the potential accidents and fatalities continues to rise. Despite numerous initiatives, the state of Gujarat has seen decline in the total number of accidents, but is seeing an increase in the fatalities due to road accidents. According to the official data by Gujarat government, in the last five years, between 2019 and 2023, a total of 77,730 road accidents occurred in the state resulting in 36,484 deaths. The number of accidents that occurred in 2019 was 17,046 which saw a minor decline to 16,349 accidents in 2023. On the contrary, 7390 fatalities occurred in 2019 which increased to 7854 in the year 2023 alone. According to the Comprehensive Road Accident Analysis 2023 report, major contributing factor to the rising fatality is people were not wearing helmets and seat belts while driving the vehicle. According to the data, 15,978 people lost their lives due to this. Among these 10,801 were found not wearing helmets and 5,177 were not wearing seat belts in cars at the time of the accident. Other reasons include over-speeding and reckless driving. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a public-oriented decision to improve road safety across the state. Education and awareness campaigns are being run through various measures to promote road safety specially amongst the youth. On the other hand, aiming to reduce road accidents and enhance safety for drivers, the Chief Minister has approved critical improvements on accident-prone roads, including curve improvements, crash barriers, spot widening, and road furniture installations.

According to the Comprehensive Road Accident Analysis 2023 report, major contributing factor to the rising fatality is people were not wearing helmets and seat belts while driving the vehicle.

Gujarat: Over 15,000 people died in road accidents due to not wearing helmets and seat belts in the last 5 years

The death toll in the Gambhira bridge collapse incident in Gujarat's Vadodara has climbed to 18, officials said on Friday, after more bodies were found in the water. Two people are still missing. Meanwhile, rescue and relief workers who are searching for the missing people and clearing debris face the risk of exposure to sulphuric acid because one of the submerged vehicles had been carrying the chemical.&nbsp;A section of the Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand collapsed on July 9 and fell into the Mahisagar river. Five people are undergoing treatment in the hospital and are stable.&nbsp;Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said the rescue and recovery operation is underway. On Thursday, rescue workers found six bodies.&nbsp;"The remaining dead bodies are trapped under a slab, and efforts are underway to recover them. The driver of the truck, which is trapped, is also missing; we are trying to find his body. In the middle of the river, there is a 3-4 metre layer of quicksand," he said, elaborating on the challenges the rescue workers have been facing.&nbsp;He said a tanker carrying sulphuric acid was trapped in the water, which could pose a risk to the workers.&nbsp;“Soda ash is being released into the water, which is causing irritation and itching to the rescue team…Our team is working after neutralising it. A tanker of sulphuric acid is trapped inside, so we are making sure it does not get released. The basic objective of today's operation is to retrieve the dead bodies and remove the debris…The death toll stands at 18, and 2 people are still missing,” he stated.&nbsp;The Gujarat government has ordered a probe into the collapse of the bridge, which connects Anand and Vadodara. Four officers have been suspended. They are: NM Naikwala (Executive Engineer), UC Patel (Deputy Executive Engineer), RT Patel (Deputy Executive Engineer), and JV Shah (Assistant Engineer).

The death toll in the Gambhira bridge collapse incident in Gujarat's Vadodara has climbed to 18, officials said on Friday, after more bodies were found in the water. 

The death toll in the Gambhira bridge collapse incident in Gujarat's Vadodara has climbed to 18, officials said on Friday, after more bodies were found in the water. Two people are still missing. Meanwhile, rescue and relief workers who are searching for the missing people and clearing debris face the risk of exposure to sulphuric acid because one of the submerged vehicles had been carrying the chemical. A section of the Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand collapsed on July 9 and fell into the Mahisagar river. Five people are undergoing treatment in the hospital and are stable. Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said the rescue and recovery operation is underway. On Thursday, rescue workers found six bodies. "The remaining dead bodies are trapped under a slab, and efforts are underway to recover them. The driver of the truck, which is trapped, is also missing; we are trying to find his body. In the middle of the river, there is a 3-4 metre layer of quicksand," he said, elaborating on the challenges the rescue workers have been facing. He said a tanker carrying sulphuric acid was trapped in the water, which could pose a risk to the workers. “Soda ash is being released into the water, which is causing irritation and itching to the rescue team…Our team is working after neutralising it. A tanker of sulphuric acid is trapped inside, so we are making sure it does not get released. The basic objective of today's operation is to retrieve the dead bodies and remove the debris…The death toll stands at 18, and 2 people are still missing,” he stated. The Gujarat government has ordered a probe into the collapse of the bridge, which connects Anand and Vadodara. Four officers have been suspended. They are: NM Naikwala (Executive Engineer), UC Patel (Deputy Executive Engineer), RT Patel (Deputy Executive Engineer), and JV Shah (Assistant Engineer).

A section of the Gambhira bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand collapsed on July 9 and fell into the Mahisagar river.

Gujarat bridge collapse: 'Sulphuric acid' danger looms over rescue workers; death toll climbs to 18

As border tensions rise between India and Pakistan, several areas in Gujarat have come under strict security measures, including power blackouts, drone restrictions, and cancellation of government leave.
<h2>Border villages in Gujarat go dark as precaution</h2>
On Friday, 9 May, the Gujarat government enforced blackouts across several villages near the Indo-Pak border. The Chief Minister&rsquo;s Office confirmed that villages in Santalpur taluka of Patan district were among the affected areas.
&ldquo;As a precautionary measure, a blackout has been imposed in the villages of bordering Santalpur taluka in Patan district. All the citizens are advised to stay away from rumours and follow the instructions issued by the administration from time to time,&rdquo; the CM&rsquo;s office posted on X.
In Banaskantha district, all villages in the Suigam and Vav talukas were also blacked out for the second consecutive day, while Bhuj airport remained shut.
&ldquo;A blackout has been enforced in all the villages of Suigam and Vav talukas in Banaskantha district amid the prevailing border situation,&rdquo; another post from the Chief Minister&rsquo;s Office read.
<h2>Drone ban in place for 96 hours</h2>
To prevent any security lapses, the Gujarat Police issued an order banning the use of drones across the state for four days. Only defence and internal security agencies are exempt from this restriction.
&ldquo;In view of the recent incidents on the border, all Commissioners of Police and Superintendents of Police of Gujarat have been asked to get notification issued to ban flying of drones for the next 96 hours except for purposes of defence of the country and internal security,&rdquo; said a post from the Director General of Police, Gujarat.
<h2>All government leave cancelled</h2>
The Gujarat government cancelled all types of leave for officers and staff in every department, corporation, municipal body, and panchayat. Officials who are already on leave have been asked to return to work immediately.
&ldquo;Instructions have also been issued to the heads of the respective departments or offices to ensure that officers and employees currently on leave report back to duty with immediate effect,&rdquo; the Chief Minister&rsquo;s Office added.
<h2>High-level review meeting led by CM Bhupendra Patel</h2>
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel led a video conference on Friday to assess the state's preparedness in border districts. He interacted with collectors and superintendents of police from the affected areas, focusing on evacuation plans, healthcare readiness, civil defence coordination, and communication systems.

India news: On Friday, 9 May, the Gujarat government enforced blackouts across several villages near the Indo-Pak border.

As border tensions rise between India and Pakistan, several areas in Gujarat have come under strict security measures, including power blackouts, drone restrictions, and cancellation of government leave. Border villages in Gujarat go dark as precaution On Friday, 9 May, the Gujarat government enforced blackouts across several villages near the Indo-Pak border. The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed that villages in Santalpur taluka of Patan district were among the affected areas. “As a precautionary measure, a blackout has been imposed in the villages of bordering Santalpur taluka in Patan district. All the citizens are advised to stay away from rumours and follow the instructions issued by the administration from time to time,” the CM’s office posted on X. In Banaskantha district, all villages in the Suigam and Vav talukas were also blacked out for the second consecutive day, while Bhuj airport remained shut. “A blackout has been enforced in all the villages of Suigam and Vav talukas in Banaskantha district amid the prevailing border situation,” another post from the Chief Minister’s Office read. Drone ban in place for 96 hours To prevent any security lapses, the Gujarat Police issued an order banning the use of drones across the state for four days. Only defence and internal security agencies are exempt from this restriction. “In view of the recent incidents on the border, all Commissioners of Police and Superintendents of Police of Gujarat have been asked to get notification issued to ban flying of drones for the next 96 hours except for purposes of defence of the country and internal security,” said a post from the Director General of Police, Gujarat. All government leave cancelled The Gujarat government cancelled all types of leave for officers and staff in every department, corporation, municipal body, and panchayat. Officials who are already on leave have been asked to return to work immediately. “Instructions have also been issued to the heads of the respective departments or offices to ensure that officers and employees currently on leave report back to duty with immediate effect,” the Chief Minister’s Office added. High-level review meeting led by CM Bhupendra Patel Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel led a video conference on Friday to assess the state's preparedness in border districts. He interacted with collectors and superintendents of police from the affected areas, focusing on evacuation plans, healthcare readiness, civil defence coordination, and communication systems.

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