A jewellery company from Surat has sent its lotus-shaped lab-grown diamond creation into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 orbital rocket. Crafted over six months using 32 lab-grown diamonds, the unique design marks the first time diamonds from India's diamond hub have reached orbit, highlighting both India's innovation in luxury craftsmanship and the growing capabilities of its private space sector.

Mission Aagaman: 16.95-carat artwork onboard Vikram-1 rocket

A massive fire erupted at Surat’s Raj Textile Market in the early hours, prompting a large-scale emergency response with over 22 fire tenders deployed. The blaze, which started on the top floor, was brought under control after several hours.

Breaking: Major Fire at Surat Textile Market, No Casualties 

The death toll from the six-storey building that collapsed in India's Surat has risen to seven as of Sunday (Jul 7) morning, according to police reports. In a statement to the press, Rajesh Parmar, Surat Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 6), said, "One woman has been saved.

Surat building collapse: Death toll rises to seven; many remain trapped in rubble

The candidature of Congress' Nilesh Kumbhani from Surat Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat was rejected on Sunday after the district returning officer prima facie found discrepancies in the signature of the proposers in the nomination papers.

Congress’ Surat candidate Nilesh Kumbhani’s nomination papers rejected. Here’s why

Surat, the diamond cutting and polishing capital of the world, processes 90% of the globe's rough diamonds. With the inauguration of this massive bourse, the city aims to solidify its position as the world's diamond capital.

Modi launches world's largest diamond bourse, promises 150,000 jobs

Today, the world's largest office, the Surat diamond exchange, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, surpassing the Pentagon in size. Completed in July at a cost of ₹ 32 billion, it has a construction area of 6.7 million square feet. The US landmark has 6.5 million square feet in size and was first inaugurated in 1943.

PM Modi visits Surat, inaugurates Surat Diamond Bourse and Surat International Airport

PM Modi inaugurates Surat Diamond Bourse and Surat International Airport

Indian PM Modi inaugurates Surat Diamond Exchange, says one more diamond added to city

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Dec 17) inaugurated the world’s largest office building, Surat Diamond Bourse, in Gujarat. The Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) building is located at Khajod village near Gujarat’s Surat city.

Indian PM Modi inaugurates Surat Diamond Bourse, world’s largest office building, in Gujarat

The Pentagon serves as the headquarters of the US Department of defence, including all three military services - army, navy, and air force. For long, the iconic five-sided structure was the world's largest office building. But it has now lost that tag to the Surat diamond bourse in the Indian state of Gujarat.

India PM Modi to inaugurate Surat Diamond Bourse, G7 nations announce ban on Russian diamonds | WION

Bigger than the US' Pentagon, India's Surat Diamond Bourse is set for inauguration on Dec 17. India is now home to the world's largest office building.

India to inaugurate world's biggest office

The grand inauguration of the Surat Diamond Bourse building in Gujarat, the world's largest office annex, is scheduled for December 17, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the event.

PM Modi to inaugurate the world's largest diamond bourse on Dec 17 in Surat

At least seven people were killed and 24 injured after a storage tank exploded at a chemical factory in India’s western port city of Surat in Gujarat state on Thursday (Nov 30).

India: Seven killed, 24 injured after blast in chemical plant in Surat city

The India's biggest diamond hub will no longer be in Mumbai - located in India's financial capital will now be replaced by Gujarat.

India: Surat to replace Mumbai as diamond hub, 1,000 diamond companies closing in Mumbai

People gathered on the streets of the Surat district in the west Indian state of Gujarat in search of diamonds following the rumours about an unidentified person who accidentally dropped a packet of diamonds.

Watch | People search for lost diamonds in the streets of India's Surat

The Pentagon serves as the headquarters of the US Department of defence, including all three military services - army, navy, and air force. For long, the iconic five-sided structure was the world's largest office building. But it has now lost that tag to the Surat diamond bourse in the Indian state of Gujarat. The new building is a testament to India’s entrepreneurial spirit and will be functional by November 2023. Encompassing over 4,000 offices for national and international traders, the Surat diamond bourse can accommodate 65,000 diamond professionals at a time. The new, swanky building will ensure synchronized work, with diamond cutters, polishers, and traders coming under one roof. The diamond bourse is expected to generate employment for 150,000 people. Indian prime minister narendra modi said it will serve as a hub for trade, innovation, and collaboration. As per rough estimates, out of every 11 diamonds globally, eight are polished in surat.

Pentagon loses largest office building tag, Surat bourse testament to Indian entrepreneurial spirit

The Surat Diamond Bourse in the Indian state of Gujarat, has claimed the title of the world's largest office building, surpassing the Pentagon, according to a CNN report.

Indian building takes crown as world's largest office, surpassing US Pentagon

The Pentagon was the world's largest office building for 80 years. But that title has now been taken by a building in Gujarat's Surat. Surat Diamond Bourse, a diamond trade centre now became the world's largest office building.

Indian building overtakes US Pentagon as the World's largest office building

India's diamond hub Surat which is situated in the state of Gujarat is also to open the world's largest diamond market. Watch the video to know more.

Making Surat the hub of India's diamond trade | Diamond bourse to open by year-end | WION

The city of Surat in the Indian state of Gujrat has one of the world's largest diamond industries however diamond factory owners are complaining about low demand for these precious stones in the international market. Our principal correspondent Disha Shah elaborates on why is this happening?

How did sanctions hit Surat's diamond industry?

Although Surat, in the Indian state of Gujarat, is home to one of the world's greatest diamond industries, its business owners lament the lack of demand for the valuable stone on the global market.

India: Fears of employment uncertainties if sanctions continue

Two Go First flights—one from Delhi to Mumbai and the other from Srinagar to Mumbai—were diverted to Surat. As the airline provided no explanation for why the flights were diverted or why they were left stranded on the ground in Surat for more than four hours, panic and confusion overcame the passengers. Both flights and their passengers are still stranded in Surat as of the publication of this report.

Two Go First flight passengers left stranded at Surat airport after 5-hour flight delay

An 8-year-old daughter of a diamond baron from Surat city in the Indian state of Gujarat has decided to give up all the luxuries of life and live her life as a monk. Watch this report to know further.

India: 8-year-old daughter of diamond merchant in Surat embraces monkhood

In Gujarat, the BJP has held power for the last 27 years. The counting for the 182-member Gujarat legislature starts today at 8am, so we'll find out if the arrival of AAP will make a difference this time.

Gujarat Election Results 2022 Live Counting: Who is winning in Saurashtra, Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad, Surat & more

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