A 68-year-old Mumbai woman was duped of Rs 3.71 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' fraud. The scammers used a fake 'virtual court' featuring a person impersonating a judge. One accused, a Surat garment trader, has been arrested.
New data reveals a sharp rise in homicides, rapes, and robberies in key US cities like Atlanta and LA. As President Trump pushes federal intervention, a political battle over law and order intensifies. Read the full analysis.
Surat DCB police arrest Krishna Kevat, absconding for 23 years in a 2002 kidnapping and ransom case. His three accomplices were already serving life sentences. Read the full story.
Ichhapore police arrest three men for allegedly molesting and intimidating a 37-year-old widow. The accused face charges under BNS for harassment and criminal intimidation. Read the full report.
Chowk Bazar police arrest Shaivin Pumbhadiya, a wanted cyber fraudster linked to scams worth Rs 3.80 crore across India. He carried a Rs 5,000 reward. Read the full story.
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.
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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.
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.
A 22-year-old man from Surat was arrested for attacking a pregnant neighbour, stealing Rs 2.26 lakh, and using the money for a luxury trip to Manali with his girlfriend. Read the full story.
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.
Udhna police arrested Vikas Nishad for allegedly molesting multiple women during their morning walks. Five victims came forward after the initial complaint. Read the full story.
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.
A 62-year-old retired textile trader from Surat was duped of Rs 42.28 lakh in a sophisticated online investment scam. Police have arrested three individuals for providing bank accounts used in the fraud. Learn how to protect yourself.
A family dispute in Surat turned destructive as a 32-year-old man allegedly set fire to his father's rented property, causing an estimated loss of Rs 18 lakh. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Udhna police arrested four, including a minor, for killing a 50-year-old man who intervened in a scuffle targeting his son. The attack stemmed from a grudge over a 1.5-year-old quarrel. Read the full details.
Althan police in Surat seized three SUVs and booked drivers after a viral video showed dangerous stunts post-ABVP appointments. Read about the legal action and public safety concerns.
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 SRKRC upgrades to a fully automated NAT system, detecting 117 infected blood donations missed by ELISA, preventing at least 351 potential infections. Read how this tech saves lives.
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!
Surat's diamond artisans face a 50-75% wage crash as they pivot to lab-grown gems. With 800,000 jobs at stake, the industry's foundation is cracking. Read the full story.
A Surat family court intervenes to stop a 7-year-old Jain girl's renunciation. The case mirrors a May order involving a 12-year-old boy, fueling the debate on minors' rights versus religious faith in diksha ceremonies.
Botswana's minister reveals plans to increase diamond output post-festive demand surge. Hints at major announcements during President's Jan India visit. Details inside.