Ahmedabad Heatwave Alert 2026: Yellow Alert as Temperatures Near 44°C

Ahmedabad heatwave: People walk in 44°C heat under a yellow alert.

Ahmedabad is currently facing a severe heatwave situation, with temperatures already touching 40.9°C and expected to rise even further in the coming days. In response, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has officially activated its Heat Action Plan (HAP) and placed the city under a Yellow Alert. This alert indicates a warning phase where temperatures are … Read more

Ahmedabad Fake Paneer Crackdown: 244 Kg Seized, Restaurants Sealed

Officials inspect seized fake paneer during an Ahmedabad crackdown.

A major food safety drive by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has exposed alarming levels of food adulteration in the city. Between April 3 and April 7, 2026, authorities seized 244 kg of suspected “analogue” or substandard paneer, raising serious concerns about consumer safety. This crackdown specifically targeted the growing misuse of “analogue paneer” – … Read more

₹1,825 Crore GST Refund Scam: DGGI Arrests Kapil Chugh at Delhi Airport

Folder labeled "GST Refund Scam 2026" with magnifying glass, amidst tax documents.

In a major crackdown on financial fraud, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Ahmedabad Zonal Unit, arrested Kapil Chugh on April 19, 2026, at Indira Gandhi International Airport. He is accused of masterminding a massive ₹1,825 crore GST refund scam, making it one of the largest tax fraud cases in India to date. Authorities … Read more

Ahmedabad Airport Chaos: SpiceJet Cancellations Spark Passenger Protests

SpiceJet plane at Ahmedabad Airport with stranded passengers during flight cancellations.

Flight operations by SpiceJet were severely disrupted at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on April 22, 2026, leading to widespread cancellations and passenger unrest. The sudden grounding of multiple flights sparked protests inside the terminal, with stranded travellers demanding answers and immediate assistance. The disruption created a chaotic situation at one of Gujarat’s busiest airports, … Read more