Gujarat

• AhmedabadEconomyOct 11

  Retail prices of essential agricultural goods see significant rise in Ahmedabad

  According to the Consumer Affairs Department, retail prices for staples like rice, sugar, groundnut oil, and onions have risen notably compared to last year. This increase is attributed to production dips and high global market rates, potentially leading to higher food inflation soon.

• AhmedabadEducationOct 11

  Former Supreme Court Judge Warns Law Students Against Over-Reliance on AI

  Former Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka advised law students to prioritize their own knowledge and deep thinking over excessive reliance on Artificial Intelligence. He spoke at an orientation program for first-year LLB students organized by the Thane Municipal Law College. Oka stressed that success in legal practice requires hard work, dedication, and a continuous desire to learn.

• AhmedabadEconomyOct 11

  RBI raises daily Cash Reserve Ratio for banks to 99%

  The RBI has increased the minimum daily maintenance requirement for the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) from 90% to 99%. This change will be effective starting October 16th. The CRR is the portion of deposits that banks must keep in cash with the RBI.

• MahesānaSocietyOct 11

  Man Allegedly Attacked with Sticks Over Broken Engagement in Gundala Village

  A man named Kalpesh Solanki was allegedly attacked with sticks by three individuals, including a father and son. The incident reportedly occurred in the village of Gundala due to an argument over a broken engagement. Police have registered a case against the three accused.

• MahesānaEconomyOct 11

  Over ₹4 Lakh Irregularity Found in Pipeline Work Bill in Botad

  A case of alleged fraud and misappropriation of government funds has surfaced regarding a pipeline laying project from Jamrala to Keriya. The original bill amount of ₹4.18 lakh was allegedly inflated to over ₹8.06 lakh, leading to the filing of an FIR against three individuals.

• MahesānaSocietyOct 11

  Man arrested in Mahuva with foreign liquor and mobile phone

  LCB police raided the Janata Plot area of Mahuva city. They seized an amount totaling ₹21,950 from Rahul alias Tameti Bhaliya. The recovered items included 13 bottles of foreign liquor worth ₹1,950 and a mobile phone valued at ₹20,000.

• 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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