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The investigation into the Air India Flight AI171 crash has entered its final phase, according to the latest status update submitted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) before the Supreme Court of India. In its counter-affidavit, the AAIB informed the apex court that the investigation is currently in the final stage of analysis and … Read more
The 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad is scheduled to commence on Thursday, 16 July 2026. One of Gujarat’s most significant religious events, the annual Rath Yatra attracts lakhs of devotees from across the state and the country. The historic procession will travel approximately 16 kilometres through the streets of Ahmedabad’s Old City, beginning and … Read more
Gujarat is home to many of India’s well-known listed companies on the Indian stock market. More than 500 companies are listed on NSE that are Gujarat-based. The state has a strong presence in the energy, ports, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering, textiles, banking, and consumer products sector. We have to be careful when we say Gujarat-based companies … Read more
Heavy monsoon rainfall continues to batter several parts of Gujarat, forcing the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue Red Alerts for multiple districts. With waterlogging and flood risks increasing, local authorities have declared school holidays in several cities, including Surat, Ahmedabad, Navsari and Valsad, to ensure the safety of students and staff. The Southwest Monsoon … Read more
Banks across India will observe a total of 12 holiday days in July 2026, including weekly holidays and state specific festivals. While bank branches will remain closed on designated holidays, most digital banking services such as UPI, NEFT, RTGS, Net Banking, Mobile Banking and ATMs will continue to operate throughout the month. Customers planning important … Read more
Gold and silver prices remained strong across Gujarat on 4 July 2026, continuing the positive trend seen in recent days. Precious metals are attracting attention from buyers and investors as prices stay near record levels. Retail rates across major cities including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Gandhinagar remain largely similar, with only minor differences due … Read more
GIFT City is entering a new phase of growth with the planned Sports Arena, Golf Facility, and Mega Mall Project inside the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) of GIFT City, Gandhinagar. Known primarily as India leading financial and business hub, GIFT City is now expanding beyond office towers and financial institutions by investing heavily in lifestyle, … Read more
The Ahmedabad Heritage Buildings Protection Rules 2026 mark a major shift in how development, restoration, redevelopment, and construction activities are regulated within the city historic areas. Introduced by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the updated framework strengthens heritage conservation requirements while introducing new approval systems, impact assessments, and financial incentives for property owners. The revised … Read more
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has introduced a new web based Integrated Modelling and Decision Support System designed to strengthen the city flood preparedness and improve monsoon management. Developed under the Government of India National Supercomputing Mission using High Performance Computing facilities at C DAC Pune, the platform is designed to provide advanced weather forecasting, waterlogging … Read more
Ahmedabad is witnessing one of the most ambitious urban transportation transformations in India. The Ahmedabad Junction (Kalupur Railway Station) Redevelopment Project is a massive ₹30 billion infrastructure initiative designed to convert the city busiest railway station into India first 16 storey Vertical Multi Modal Transport Hub (MMTH). The project aims to completely redefine how passengers … Read more