The protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship but soon escalated into tense nationwide unrest, marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forces.
After offering prayers at Somnath Mahadev during Gujarat's first auspicious visit of 2026, the Prime Minister said the mantra of "Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi" is resonating across the country. He said what began as a dream two decades ago has today become a trusted global benchmark, with 10 Vib
The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) was inaugurated at Marwadi University in Rajkot on January 11 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following the inauguration, a series of B2B and B2G seminars were organised to foster dialogue and collaboration across key sectors.
The partnership aims to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), generate youth employment and accelerate decarbonisation. DPA will develop "Kutch Green Hydrogen Park" with plug-and-play infrastructure, enabling industry partners to set up modular green hydrogen production &a
After participating in the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' in the divine presence of Somnath Dada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rajkot to inaugurate the 'Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: Saurashtra-Kutch' on Sunday. Upon the arrival of the Prime Minister at the Bedi APMC Helipad,
One of the major reforms introduced by the government has been the removal of the income ceiling and the requirement of Gram Sabha approval for widowed, deserted and single women, as well as for persons with 40 to 69 per cent disability seeking social security pensions. The move has signi
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday announced that a one-day Satyagraha will be held in Thiruvananthapuram on January 12 to oppose what he termed as the "financial strangulation" by the centre.
"From 2004 to 2014, the UPA government gave Rs 72,000 crore to Kerala. From 2014 to 2024, Narendra Modi's NDA government gave Rs 3,23,000 crore, even though we don't have a government here... Yet Pinarayi Vijayan says that they are being treated unfairly. Pinarayi Vijayan ji, injustice wa
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of trying to "sow chaos and disorder" through "riots" as protests over the economic crisis intensified. State media reported security force deaths, while officials warned of harsh punishment. Iran also faced threats of US strikes
He said that India was rapidly advancing towards becoming the world's third-largest economy and termed Saurashtra and the Kutch region a major centre for driving momentum for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign.
Speaking to ANI, Rao said that the VBG Ramji Act is a people-friendly and pro-poor legislation aimed at benefiting rural and economically weaker sections. He said the Act guarantees rural employment with 100 per cent work assurance and that daily wages have been increased to Rs 172.
In a step towards promoting eco-friendly transport and enhancing visitor convenience, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has introduced five battery-operated electric vehicles at select HPTDC units across the state.