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!
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.
SMC committee finds Shiv Residency structures safe after Bhimrad wall collapse. Residents offered third-party inspection. Read the latest updates and official statements.
A Surat sessions court has discharged BJP MLA Hardik Patel and three others in a 2015 sedition case, accepting the state government's application to withdraw prosecution. Read the full details.
The Ambani family ranks 8th globally with $105.6B net worth. Discover the top 10 families, from Walmart's Waltons to Chanel's Wertheimers, whose combined wealth surged by $358.7B. Read more.
A 10-15-foot-deep cavity emerged on a Surat road near the metro corridor, causing alarm. Officials attribute it to loose backfilling from utility work, not tunnelling. Read the full report on the safety measures taken.
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order enhancing wife's maintenance from ₹50k to ₹3.5 lakh/month. Husband directed to clear arrears. Next hearing in 2026. Details inside.
A major fire at Riza Gems in Surat's Kapodra area trapped night shift workers. Swift action by firefighters led to the safe rescue of all 60 employees. Read the full report.
The Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest office building, remains mostly empty years after launch. Discover the challenges and future plans for this Rs 3,200 crore hub.
Surat SOG police raided three hookah outlets in City Light, seizing 738 hookahs, including AK-47 shaped designs. Three owners detained. Details on the crackdown inside.
A new Vivo India study reveals 91% of people report better family conversations when phones are away. Discover how phone-free dinners are reviving meaningful connections. #SwitchOff
Discover the six zodiac signs believed to be 'family luck carriers,' bringing emotional strength, financial stability, and harmony to their homes. Read more.
Surat police arrest two men for the murder of Gagan Das in Sachin GIDC. The killing followed an argument over filming in a park. Read the full investigation details.
Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha emphasizes the crucial role of family courts in reuniting families and reducing emotional trauma. Read his full address.
Surat Municipal Corporation installs public notice boards for designated dog feeding spots across 30 wards. This initiative aims to reduce dog bite incidents and follows Supreme Court directives. Read more.
A worker's death triggered a major strike in Surat's Bamroli textile hub, halting 150 units. Workers demand higher wages as owners and police negotiate. Read the full story.
Surat Municipal Corporation launches a citywide yoga studio project, starting with a Rs 1.45 crore facility in Nana Varachha. Aiming to boost public wellness, the studio will host 64 people. Read more.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari greenlights two flyovers on NH-53 in Surat to ease industrial traffic. The Rs 190.69 crore project will benefit Hazira and Ichhapore. Read more.
A Vapi court sentences a man to death for the rape, sodomy, and murder of a six-year-old girl. The family receives Rs 17 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
A Surat couple faces trauma after intimate CCTV footage from their Vesu apartment went viral on social media. Police probe hacking & privacy breach under BNS and IT Act. Read more.
Dr. Shefali Kalaigar, a 26-year-old paediatric resident at Surat's New Civil Hospital, died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident on Monday. Police search for the unknown driver.
A 23-year-old traffic constable in Surat was assaulted by a drunk man while responding to an accident. The accused has been booked under multiple charges. Read the full details.
Bombay High Court freezes Rs 34 lakh transferred by a man to his mother and brother, calling it a systematic attempt to avoid paying maintenance to his wife and daughter. Read the full details.
Prince Patel, 18, died after losing control of his KTM bike near Breadliner Circle in Surat. He was not wearing a helmet and was known for social media reels of high-speed stunts.
Surat police recover 8.88kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a flyer from Thailand. The accused, a seasoned smuggler, faces further investigation. Read the full story.
Surat consumer court orders New India Assurance to pay a Rs 67,115 medical claim plus compensation, overturning rejection based on patient leaving hospital briefly for a bath. Details inside.
Justice A.S. Supehia inaugurates a new emergency medical care centre at Surat District Court complex. The facility, staffed daily, aims to provide immediate medical aid during court hours. Read more about this vital initiative.
Actress Lakshmi Manchu speaks candidly about her family conflict and her heartfelt wish for reconciliation. Discover her emotional journey and thoughts on Indian family dynamics.
26-year-old BLO Dinkal Singodawala was found dead in her Surat apartment bathroom. Police have initiated an accidental death probe as the community mourns the loss.
Panchu Pradhan, a migrant worker from Ganjam declared brain dead in Surat, gives new life to three patients through organ donation. His family's noble decision brings hope amid tragedy.