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.
The Gujarat High Court has quashed a 2006 sessions court order that sought to name retired IPS officer R.J. Savani as an accused in a 1993 mob assault case. Justice H.D. Suthar ruled that the evidence was insufficient to summon him under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
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Members of the Dalit community in Bhutdi village, Junagadh district, Gujarat, alleged they were asked to bring their own plates and eat separately after others during a Lord Ram temple consecration. Ajay Chatur Boricha, 25, filed a complaint against five individuals. Police have registered a case and launched a probe.
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.
Amid LPG shortage due to West Asia conflict, the second LPG tanker Nanda Devi reached Gujarat's Vadinar port on Tuesday morning carrying over 47,000 metric tonnes. Part of the cargo will be sent to Tamil Nadu. The Shivalik tanker had earlier arrived at Mundra port with 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG.
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The Gujarat high court has set aside an order by the City Deputy Collector in Ahmedabad that blocked a property sale in the Gheekanta area. The court ruled that the official exceeded powers under the Disturbed Areas Act. The matter has been remanded for fresh consideration.
Police unearth bone fragments in search for woman missing since 1992
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