Gujarat

The Centre has deployed a national joint response team comprising disease control, medical, and animal husbandry experts to Gujarat and Rajasthan to address a Chandipura virus outbreak. Sandflies are confirmed as established vectors, but scientists are investigating the role of other insects and domestic animals in transmission.

Gujarat has deployed 6,868 medical camps and 18,000 surveillance teams in response to floods. The initiative aims to address health and safety concerns following the disaster.

22 children have died from the Chandipura virus in Gujarat this monsoon. Gujarat has reported 184 suspected cases, with 35 confirmed positive cases and 11 results pending, according to Health Minister Praful Panseriya.

The vote counting has begun for the Manjalpur assembly bypoll in Gujarat, held on July 30 with a 37.5% voter turnout. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of BJP MLA Yogesh Patel, a former Gujarat Minister.

A one to two-year-old Asiatic lion was rescued after getting trapped in a spiked iron gate in the Grofed area of Junagadh, Gujarat. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, and Deputy Conservator of Forests Akshay Joshi confirmed the rescue.

Experts recommend the Tamil Nadu government establish land banks to enhance commercial real estate development. They suggest adopting Gujarat's land pooling and leasing models to address high land costs affecting supply.

Voting is underway for the Manjalpur byelection in Gujarat. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of Yogesh Patel, a senior BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister, who passed away on June 2 after a prolonged illness.

Eight individuals were arrested in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh for suspected terror links. Officials are investigating efforts to establish a Jaish network in Gujarat and other regions of the country.

35 rain-related deaths were reported in Gujarat as floodwaters recede, with most fatalities caused by drowning or being swept away by strong currents. Of the total deaths, 29 occurred in the worst-affected districts of Navsari and Valsad. Damage surveys are now underway.

Heavy rains in Gujarat have displaced 38,000 people, prompting rescue operations by the Army and NDRF. Five trains heading toward Mumbai were canceled due to waterlogging in rail routes in south Gujarat.

Gujarat has approved the establishment of de-addiction centres in all district hospitals. Each centre will provide scientific detoxification, de-addiction therapy, mental healthcare, family counselling, and rehabilitation services.

Rajasthan patients have submitted over 5,900 claims totaling ₹17 crore for specialty treatments in Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi. These claims cover procedures like heart stent procedures, heart bypass surgery, cancer surgery, chemotherapy, dialysis, and Caesarean deliveries.

Gujarat recorded a 49.79 million tonnes drop in carbon emissions during 2025-26, aligning with a record 67,655 million units of electricity generated from renewable energy sources.

Gujarat has introduced 139 new buses for tribal students under the Birsa Munda transport scheme. The initiative, a joint effort by the Tribal Development Department and Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC), was implemented at a cost of ₹33.84 crore.

5,289 cyber awareness programmes were conducted across Gujarat to prevent cybercrime through community engagement, technology-driven surveillance, victim outreach, cyber awareness, and prompt legal action.

Gujarat Police destroyed drugs worth ₹2,153 crore at Dahej, targeting international drug smuggling networks and drug mafias through decisive action.

A kidnapping accused was killed during a police encounter in Gujarat’s Anand after allegedly attacking two officers with a concealed knife while attempting to escape from custody, according to police.

Gujarat topped NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 with 56.6 points, followed by Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3), among 17 major States assessed.

Five more individuals have been arrested in Gujarat as part of an Anti-Terrorist Squad investigation into an alleged JeM module, increasing the total number of accused to 13. A court has ordered their remand to police custody for eight days to aid further investigation.

Gujarat has announced a rehabilitation package to provide lump-sum financial assistance to street vendors, handcart operators, and cabin owners in Surat affected by floods. The initiative aims to help these traders resume business operations in the impacted areas.

Gujarat's Unjha cumin and fennel have received GI tags, expanding the state's list of geographically indicated agricultural products. Existing GI-tagged items include Gir Kesar mangoes, Bhalia wheat, Kachchhi Kharek, and Amalsadi chikoo.

A lion killed an 11-year-old boy on Girnar Hill in Gujarat. Eyewitnesses reported three lions near the stairway, with one captured after the attack and two remaining at large.

Gujarat aims to attract ₹6 lakh crore in investments to build 7.5 GW of data centre capacity, positioning itself as a competitive hub alongside Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.

India and Australia are strengthening defense ties, highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia. The article also covers the escalating conflict in West Asia, prison clashes in Sri Lanka, and the crash of India's Navy Drishti-10 UAV near Gujarat.

An Indian Navy Drishti-10 Starliner UAV crashed near Porbandar in Gujarat during a routine training mission. The Navy has ordered a Board of Inquiry to investigate potential causes such as technical faults or communication failures, with no casualties reported.

A child in Gujarat's Sabarkantha died from Chandipura virus infection. The virus, part of the Rhabdoviridae family, is linked to acute encephalitis syndrome.

Gujarat has launched its first Data Centre Policy, targeting ₹6 lakh crore in investments and 7.5 GW capacity, offering incentives such as capital subsidy, interest subsidy, power tariff support, SGST reimbursement, stamp duty exemptions, and financial assistance for desalination plants.

Gujarat is building two air-filled rubber dams using South Korean technology across the Heran River in Chhota Udepur district and the Ambika River in Tapi district. The projects cost over ₹162 crore combined.

A sub-adult Asiatic lion attacked a cattle herder in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar. Preliminary findings suggest the animal may have been provoked, triggering panic and leading to the incident, according to officials.

Gujarat is advancing toward producing region-specific anti-snake venom by providing lyophilised venom from four medically important venomous snake species found in the state to a licensed manufacturer for production.

The Election Commission of India announced bypolls in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, along with one Assembly seat each in Bihar and Gujarat, set for July 30. Congress has criticized the announcement of the Datia byelection.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the Manjalpur Assembly byelection in Gujarat to be held on July 30. The seat became vacant following the death of BJP MLA Yogesh Patel on June 2 after a prolonged illness.

CM Bhupendra Patel unveiled the implementation roadmap for Viksit Gujarat 2047, described as a significant milestone aligned with PM Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Rajnath Singh stated that Gujarat has the industrial capability, workforce, and innovation ecosystem to become a defense manufacturing and technology hub, anchoring the drive for self-reliance in defense.

The article compares the existing Uniform Civil Codes (UCCs) in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam as West Bengal prepares to propose its own UCC bill. It highlights similarities and differences among the three states' implementations of the UCC framework.

The PM Family Care Tracker, launched in Gujarat as a pilot project starting in Gandhinagar, aims to integrate health, nutrition, and welfare services. It digitally monitors maternal and child health by tracking pregnant women, newborns, infants, children, and adolescents up to 18 years of age.

Two people were injured in a blast at an illegal firecracker unit in Gujarat. The unit's owner is absconding, and no manufacturing license had been issued for the facility.

Bharat Taxi was launched in 14 cities in Gujarat to address exploitation by cab aggregators. Amit Shah highlighted the cooperative ride-hailing platform's goal of protecting drivers' interests and improving passenger service.

MSMEs in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat are found to lack action plans to address the impact of climate change. The issue highlights a gap in preparedness among small and medium enterprises in these regions.

The EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) positions India to compete effectively in labor-intensive sectors, according to chief negotiator Darpan Jain. The FTA offers sectoral benefits to states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.