A burglary in Rajkot took a bizarre turn as police found thieves stole only Rs 90,000 cash, leaving behind a suitcase full of gold and silver jewellery worth lakhs. Read the full story of the New Year night incident.
A transporter from Halvad accuses two men of demanding Rs 5 lakh, threatening to viral obscene content. Police register case under BNS, launch search. Read the full details.
Beed district in Maharashtra has become the state's top performer in rural housing schemes, with over 50,000 families moving into new homes. Discover how mission-mode execution overcame key challenges.
Rajkot's Sapt-Sangeeti 2026, a seven-day classical music festival, begins Jan 2 at Hemu Gadhvi Auditorium. Featuring 40+ artists including Kaushiki Chakraborty & Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Immerse in the magic!
Surendranagar police shot a history-sheeter in the leg as he tried to escape after attacking an officer with a knife during a crime scene reconstruction. Details inside.
A tragic road accident on Dhrangadhra-Malvan highway claims two lives, injures two police officers. Investigation underway after vehicle overturns near Haripar village. Read the full report.
Rajkot police book head cashier of Arjun Jewelers for embezzling Rs 1.9 crore in cash and gold. The fraud was uncovered after customers complained. Read the full investigation details.
Bhaktinagar Police arrest a man for allegedly molesting and extorting a 17-year-old deaf and mute girl, forcing her to steal her family's wedding savings. Read the shocking details.
A 38-year-old paan shop owner from Morbi died after consuming poison, leading to an abetment of suicide case against three individuals over a Rs 1.26 crore loan dispute. Read the full details.
A jewellery workshop employee in Rajkot's Sonibazar allegedly stole 320g of 22-carat gold ornaments. The accused, Ajay Malik, is absconding. Police investigation is underway.
A major land fraud case emerges in Kutch East where 800 acres of agricultural land belonging to 116 farmers was allegedly forged for a solar project. Police investigate under BNS sections.
A 63-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run on Kothariya Ring Road. In a separate incident, a 45-year-old woman died in a collision near Metoda GIDC. Police are investigating.
Rajkot police arrested Vijay Nagani for allegedly stealing 16 kg of silver from his employer's home. The 28-year-old had a history of similar thefts. Read the full story.
India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.
Government data shows MGNREGA provided an average of just 48 days of work per household over five years, far short of the promised 125 days. Explore the reasons and implications for rural employment.
A 77-year-old retired police inspector was brutally attacked and robbed aboard the Jamnagar-Vadodara Intercity Express. Railway police swiftly arrested the accused co-passenger. Read the shocking details.
Rajkot DEO orders inquiry after students fall sick post-picnic. Parents allege food poisoning. Investigation team formed to check hygiene protocols. Details inside.
A love marriage turns violent in Bhavnagar as a man alleges assault and forcible separation from his wife by her family. Police file FIR under BNS sections. Read the full details.
Rajkot's business community criticizes railways for failing to implement 2023 train extension promises. Key long-distance links to Patna, Kolkata, Nagpur remain on paper. Read more.
Dharwad SP Gunjan Arya suspends constables Sangamesh Sagar and Chandrakant Rathod for negligence in the Manya honour killing case. An inquiry is pending.
Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.
Rajkot authorities confirm no bridge collapse occurred; a 200-ton slab was removed as a safety precaution during Ring Road-2 construction. Get the full story here.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin virtually inaugurated a new police station in Neelambur, Coimbatore. The 34th under rural police, it will serve 8 villages with 50 personnel to improve local law enforcement. Read more.
A 19-year-old in Rajkot filed a police complaint under BNS against an unidentified man for sexual remarks and insult. Police are scanning CCTV footage from Kalawad Road. Read the full story.
Rajkot gears up for Swadeshi Cyclothon on Dec 25 and Swadeshi Run on Dec 28 to champion indigenous products. Over 3000 participants registered to support the 'Local for Vocal' and 'Make in India' vision. Join the movement!
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.
As India's rural job scheme is relaunched, experts warn that a proposed 60-day calendar gap and shared state funding could undermine its universal promise. Read why its core principles need protection.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the VB-G RAM G Bill, enhancing the rural job guarantee to 125 days annually. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi hails the scheme as transparent and progressive for rural development.
Rajkot police arrest an 82-year-old man for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old neighbour. The case came to light after a video surfaced online. Read the full details.