Gujarat

• VadodaraPoliticsOct 10

  Gujarat High Court questions police over trial restart in case with 300+ charges against one woman

  The Gujarat High Court expressed displeasure regarding the police application to restart a trial involving a single female accused facing over 300 charges at a Bhavnagar police station. The court questioned why the police sought to resume the trial when only two testimonies remained, suggesting potential motives for delaying the process.

• VadodaraSocietyOct 10

  Vadodara-related dispute over 14th-century Jama Masjid reaches Gujarat High Court

  A dispute concerning the 14th-century Jama Masjid in Bharuch has reached the Gujarat High Court. Five locals have filed an application seeking protection for a Jain idol of Lord Mallinathji found at the site. They argue the monument is a Jain temple, not a mosque.

• VadodaraHealth & WellnessOct 10

  Gujarat sees 113% rise in mental health cases over six years

  Statistics show a concerning increase in mental health disorders in Gujarat. The number of patients rose from 8.19 lakh in 2019-20 to 15.43 lakh in 2025-26, marking an 113% jump over six years. Depression cases alone saw a direct increase of 113%.

• SuratSocietyOct 10

  Farmers protest at PGVCL office in Sanosara village over erratic electricity supply

  Farmers in Sanosara village of Sihora expressed anger due to irregular electricity supply affecting agricultural work. Despite multiple representations, the issue persists, leading farmers and villagers to protest at the PGVCL office demanding regular power for irrigation and farming.

• AhmedabadSocietyOct 10

  Farmers protest at PGVCL office in Sanosara village over erratic electricity supply

  Farmers in Sanosara village of Sihoor expressed anger due to irregular electricity supply for agricultural work. Concerns are rising because farming activities, including irrigation, cannot be done on time. The frustrated farmers protested at the PGVCL office after multiple representations yielded no resolution.

• AhmedabadEconomyOct 10

  Ahmedabad: Local Investors Show Enthusiasm for IPOs Amid Equity Market Slump

  Despite a 14% decline in the stock market year-to-date due to global signals and crude oil price hikes, local investors are showing strong interest in primary markets like IPOs. This shift is noted as they perceive better returns in primary offerings compared to equity.

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