Politics
Fire Breaks Out at Spa in Vadodara Commercial Complex, 4 Rescued
A fire broke out at a spa on the sixth floor of Everest Onyx Complex in Vadodara's Racecourse area. Short circuit suspected. Four people stranded in a lift were rescued.
World
Ahmedabad Swelters at 43.4°C for Third Consecutive Day, Heatwave to Persist
Ahmedabad recorded 43.4°C on Saturday, the third consecutive day above 43°C. IMD forecasts similar heat, with temperatures rising 2-3°C in next three days. Heatwave conditions expected in multiple districts.
Entertainment
Sudha Belawadi on Motherhood, Cinema, and Her Mother's Influence
Veteran actor Sudha Belawadi shares her thoughts on motherhood, the influence of her mother Bhargavi Narayan, and why cinema should portray empowered mothers beyond sacrifice.
Business
Bengaluru MSMEs Hit by 50% LPG Price Surge, Seek Relief
Bengaluru industries face a 50% LPG price hike in months, with commercial cylinders costing Rs 4,500 in open market, forcing MSMEs to absorb losses and consider shifting to PNG.
Lifestyle
Technology
Gujarat University Online Enrolment Surges 128%
Gujarat University's CDOE sees a sharp rise in online student enrolment for 2026-27, with 343 confirmed admissions in Feb 2026, up from 154 in Aug 2025, driven by NEP-2020 flexibility.
Ahmedabad SOG Arrests Two, Seizes Mephedrone Worth Rs 8.8 Lakh
The Ahmedabad crime branch's SOG arrested two men and seized 88 grams of mephedrone valued at Rs 8.8 lakh from Naroda on Thursday. The accused were earlier booked in prohibition cases.
Owaisi defends TCS accused, alleges media trial, political targeting
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi claims the Nashik TCS sexual exploitation case is an intentional attempt to target educated Muslim youths and will not stand legal scrutiny.
IISc, Dakshin Foundation to Study Sex Ratio of Olive Ridley Hatchlings
The Indian Institute of Science and Dakshin Foundation will analyze the sex ratio of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings at Rushikulya rookery in Odisha, with implications for climate change impact.
MCD-IIT Delhi Tie-Up to Overhaul Waste Management
MCD collaborates with IIT Delhi to scientifically manage Delhi's 12,500 tonnes daily waste, aiming for zero landfill through tech-driven solutions and citizen participation.
