Gujarat
Independent Hindu woman wins Godhra ward with 97% Muslim voters
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In Gujarat's Godhra municipality elections 2026, the BJP secured a full majority for the first time, while Congress failed to win any seats. The most surprising result came from ward 7, where 97% of voters are Muslim, yet independent Hindu candidate Apeksha Soni emerged victorious. Local Muslims celebrated her win with a procession.
A horse named Rani plunged into a stormwater drain in Vadodara after a concrete cover collapsed. Vadodara Fire and Emergency Services rescued the animal after an hour-long effort.
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One year after the Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, the Khimani family continues to struggle with the loss of 35-year-old Anil Khimani, the last passenger victim identified.
Gujarat experienced heatwave conditions on Sunday during local body elections, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several areas. The India Meteorological Department issued a heatwave alert for districts including Surat, Patan and Rajkot until April 28 morning. Kandla Airport recorded the state's highest of 45.2°C.
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Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda's erstwhile royal family emphasised balancing urban development with heritage conservation after voting in the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) election on Sunday. Speaking at the Faculty of Technology of M S University, she said her choice was guided by the city's future growth while preserving its historical identity. She hoped the incoming civic body would prioritise heritage alongside infrastructure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated development projects worth Rs 19,800 crore in Gujarat's Vav-Tharad district and accused the Congress of acting like 'political vultures' by seeking political gain amid a global crisis. He criticised the opposition for instigating people instead of promoting unity.
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India has resumed oil trade with Iran after a five-year gap following a US 30-day waiver on sanctions. The Ping Shun tanker, loaded with Iranian crude, is heading to Vadinar port in Gujarat. This delivery comes as Indian refiners face crude shortages.
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