Passengers on an Air India Express flight from Delhi to Surat and Bangkok faced a grueling 10-hour delay due to fog and a bird strike, causing them to miss crucial international connections. Read the full story.
In a shocking incident in Surat's Vesu, thieves stole gold chains from seven women during a Bhagwat Katha. The DCB has arrested three women. Read the full details.
The 47-year-old Indian Diamond Institute in Surat unveils a Rs 1.5 crore renovation. Upgraded labs, auditorium & hostel aim to boost gems & jewellery training. Read more.
Gujarat Police deploy drones, 1000s of personnel for New Year's Eve. Strict action promised against drunk driving, drugs, harassment. Celebrate responsibly or face lock-up.
Students from KB DAV Sr. Sec. Public School, Sector 7-B, Chandigarh, secured top positions at the Inter-School Speech Competition. Read about their impressive achievements and the school's commitment to holistic education.
In a strange burglary in Surat's Althan, thieves stole Rs 48,000, a phone, six chocobar ice creams, and a packet of condoms. Police probe underway. Read the full story.
A massive fire erupted at Surat's Nakshatra Solitaire building in Palanpur, gutting seven shops and spreading to multiple floors. Five people were rescued as firefighters battled the blaze for three hours. Read the full report.
The proposed new law to curb hate speech in India closely resembles Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, raising questions about its effectiveness. Read our in-depth analysis.
Water supply disrupted across Surat after a main pipeline was damaged during MMTH flyover construction on Ring Road. SMC officials say repairs are complete and supply is being restored. Read details.
Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi inaugurates Ashwini Kumar police station in Surat, built with public funds. Foundation laid for 232 modern police quarters. Read about the boost to local security.
Residents of Mahadev Nagar in Surat took matters into their own hands, raiding an illegal country liquor den. Police seized 18 litres of liquor and arrested one alleged operator. Read the full story.
BJP activists in Shivamogga protest against the Karnataka Hate Speech Bill, 2025, alleging it curbs freedom of speech and press. MLA Chennabasappa leads the charge.
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A 22-year-old woman and her three-year-old child died after falling from a high-rise in Surat's Bhatar. The woman was undergoing migraine treatment. Police are investigating.
Karnataka's legislature passed the pioneering Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025. The Congress defends it as necessary, while the BJP calls it draconian. Read about the fierce debate.
A man in Surat fell from the 10th floor while asleep but was miraculously rescued after getting stuck on the 8th-floor window grill. Read the incredible survival story.
A Surat man miraculously survived a 10th-floor fall in his sleep, getting stuck on an 8th-floor window. Read about the dramatic rescue operation by fire officials.
Dipak Ijardar apologises after arrest for causing traffic jam by bursting firecrackers on a public road for son's birthday in Surat. Details on the viral incident and past controversies.
Surat Municipal Corporation plans a Rs 77 crore water infrastructure project near the airport to improve supply in Dumas, Sultanabad, and Bhimpore. Read about the new tanks and pipeline network.
Surat ACB arrests deputy chief fire officer Ishwar Patel for Rs 1 lakh bribe from a hotelier for fire NOC. Circle officer Krushna Dabhi also caught taking Rs 10,000. Read the full details.
BJP leaders in Bengaluru hold a silent protest, calling the proposed Hate Speech Bill an attack on free speech and a return of 'Emergency'. Read the full story.
BJP staged a silent protest in Bengaluru against the new Hate Speech Bill, calling it a threat to free speech. The party submitted a memorandum to the Governor. Read more.
Surat DCB seizes 17.65 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 6.18 crore from Bangkok flight, arrests three with Tamil Nadu links. Read the full investigation details.
Rahul Gandhi, in Germany, criticizes Modi govt for outsourcing to China, weaponising agencies, and harming jobs. Calls for manufacturing & MSME focus. Read more.
Residents of Surat's Shiv Residency return home after SVNIT declares towers safe post-retention wall collapse. SMC bore costs for independent safety tests. Read the full story.
A massive fire gutted furniture and garment warehouses in Surat's Godadara, raising serious questions about fire safety norms and municipal oversight. Read the full report on the incident and its implications.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah counters BJP's claims, stating the new hate speech law applies equally to all. He asserts only those making provocative statements oppose it. Read the full story.
Residents of Surat's Shiv Residency remain fearful after a wall collapse, delaying their return home despite SVNIT declaring the buildings safe. SMC offers new independent tests.
Surat's trade bodies are elated as Botswana's President Duma Boko plans a Jan 2026 visit, unlocking major opportunities in diamonds, solar energy, and textiles. A massive $4 billion renewable energy MoU has already been signed. Read more!
Activists and lawyers in Bengaluru raise alarms over Karnataka's new hate speech bill, warning of potential misuse and threats to free expression. Key concerns include vague definitions and excessive police powers.