Gujarat's Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana provides ₹1.6 lakh financial assistance to registered construction workers for EWS/LIG houses under PMAY and CMAY, managed by the GBOCWWB. Eligibility requires two years of registration and no prior property ownership.
The Gujarat High Court ruled in favour of a deceased woman's family in a 9-year tax dispute, validating her higher valuation of land sold in 2009 (Rs 81/sq.m) over the IT Department's assessment (Re 1/sq.m), citing Section 55A(a) pre-2012 amendment applicability.
The Gujarat High Court ruled in favor of the family of late Smt Trivedi, who faced a tax dispute over the valuation of land sold in 2009. The court found the Income Tax Department's reassessment invalid, citing the pre-2012 Section 55A(a) which did not permit questioning a taxpayer's higher valuation.
The Gujarat High Court invalidated a marriage due to the absence of essential Hindu rites and ceremonies, emphasizing that registration alone cannot constitute a valid marriage without solemnization.
The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), a long-term North Pacific climate pattern, is under scrutiny after Gujarat's heavy rainfall. This explainer details how PDO operates, its distinction from El Niño, and its role in influencing monsoon behavior and global weather patterns over decades.
A 66-year-old Vadodara widow moved Gujarat High Court to revert to her Christian maiden name, citing difficulties in securing housing in non-Muslim localities due to her current Muslim name. The HC issued notices to state authorities, seeking a reply by Aug 27 on why her name change request was declined.
Pacer Ashok Sharma has earned his maiden India call-up for the T20I series against Zimbabwe. The 23-year-old has impressed with his express pace, shattering records in domestic cricket and performing well for Gujarat Titans.
Pacer Ashok Sharma has earned his maiden India call-up for the T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting July 23. Sharma has rapidly risen from domestic cricket to become a fast-bowling prospect, impressing with his pace and skill.
The Gujarat High Court upheld a 2022 special court verdict sentencing 38 convicts to death and 11 others to life imprisonment for the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts. The court dismissed all appeals against the convictions of Indian Mujahideen members, who were responsible for 56 deaths.
The Gujarat High Court upheld a special court's verdict sentencing 38 individuals to death and 11 to life imprisonment in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case. The court also ordered compensation for victims and their families.
The Gujarat High Court will announce its verdict on the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts, which killed 56 and injured over 200. Meanwhile, the NIA continues its investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast case, with accused in judicial custody.
The Gujarat State Examination Board (SEB) has declared the TAT-S Preliminary Examination Result 2026. Candidates can download scorecards from the SEB portal after the final answer key revisions. The Mains exam is scheduled for August 3, 2026.
The Election Commission announced bypolls for three assembly seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat on July 30. Vacancies arose from resignations, disqualification, and death. Nominations close July 13, with counting on August 3. Model Code of Conduct is active in affected districts.
The southwest monsoon has reached Delhi, providing relief from heat. Heavy rainfall is expected across Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, and central India. The monsoon's rapid advance covers most of the country ahead of schedule, but also increases flood risks in western and southern regions.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is invalid if essential religious rites like Saptapadi were not performed, even with a registered certificate. Registration only proves a valid marriage, it cannot create one.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that Hindu marriages require sacred rituals like 'saptapadi' to be valid, not just registration. A UK-based techie's plea to nullify his marriage was upheld after the woman admitted no ceremonies took place.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first driver-owned ride-hailing platform, in Gujarat. Operating in 14 cities, it aims for statewide expansion within a month, addressing issues in private taxi services through a cooperative model.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first driver-owned ride-hailing platform, in Gujarat. The service, introduced in 14 cities, aims for statewide expansion within a month, addressing concerns with private-sector taxi services through a cooperative model.
Kishore Gujarati, an Indian-origin man, was injured in a shooting in Odivelas, Portugal. Police are investigating, while unverified claims of responsibility and threats circulate on social media. The incident follows documented assaults on Indian-origin residents in Ireland.
Gujarat High Court ruled brothers of accident victims can claim compensation even if not financially dependent, as being a legal representative is sufficient under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Gujarat has introduced 28 'Rannshala' buses, converted into mobile classrooms with smart TVs and solar power, to educate children of seasonal salt pan workers (Agariyas) in the Little Rann of Kutch. The initiative targets children aged 6-14.
Over 79,000 students in Gujarat, including 10,400 in Ahmedabad, will take the NEET re-exam on Sunday after the May 3 test was cancelled due to a paper leak. Authorities have implemented extensive, multi-layered security measures, including GPS-enabled vehicle transport for question papers, CCTV surveillance, and digital/physical frisking of candidates, to prevent malpractice.
Privacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat, India. Concerns include potential privacy violations for users and bystanders due to always-on cameras and challenges under India's data protection law.
Odisha Police arrested 16 people for assaulting a woman from Delhi and a man from Gujarat, mistaking them for child kidnappers in Rayagada district on June 16. The victims, working with voluntary organizations, were attacked despite showing ID cards.
