Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and the Union Territory of Daman on June 5, 2026, to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for massive development projects worth over ₹21,700 crore.
On May 11, 2026, the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed a high-profile air show over the Somnath Temple in Gujarat to mark the “Somnath Amrut Mahotsav,” a celebration of the shrine’s 75th reconstruction anniversary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the “SomnathAmritMahotsav” celebrations in Gujarat, commemorating 75 years of the reconstruction of the historic Somnath Temple. Addressing devotees and dignitaries at the temple complex, Modi described Somnath as a timeless symbol of Bharat’s resilience, unity, and civilisational strength.
Sanskruti Jayana, granddaughter of former Gujarat Chief Minister and current Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, has officially entered the film industry with her acting debut in the mythological drama Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart. The film, released on May 7, has already generated considerable attention for its grand visuals, spiritual themes and fresh cast.
Gujarat’s local body election results have delivered a strong political message, with the BJP sweeping urban corporations, dominating municipalities and panchayats, and tightening its grip across the state, while Congress has suffered a sharp collapse and AAP managed only scattered, symbolic gains. The outcome is being seen as the first major political signal ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
In a sweeping move ahead of the anticipated Cabinet reshuffle, all Ministers in the Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government tendered their resignations on Thursday (October 16, 2025), clearing the way for a new team to be sworn today. The existing council of Ministers, which had 17 members, is likely to be expanded to 22 or 23, with several new faces expected to join the Cabinet. Nearly half of the current Ministers may be replaced in what is being described as one of the most significant reshuffles of Mr. Patel’s tenure.
Ahmedabad is set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030. As reported by this newspaper, Amdavad (also known as Ahmedabad) is the venue submitted by India and the one Commonwealth Sport executive board has recommended to the house for approval next month. India hosted the same Games in 2010.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has warned that demographic shifts in India’s border areas are not occurring randomly, but are part of a “calculated scheme” that endangers national security. He called on district magistrates, chief secretaries of border states, and paramilitary forces to take decisive measures against illegal encroachments, particularly within a 30-kilometre area of the nation’s borders.
Quoting a recent report of internationally acclaimed Human Rights Watch, West Bengal chief minister slammed BJP-led Centre for harassment of Bengalis tagging them with Bangladeshis. She referred the HRW findings in her X handle post reports of harassment of Bengalis in Haryana.
In light of the recent Ahmedabad plane crash, Boeing, a titan in the aviation industry, has now come under scrutiny for its lax in safety and quality control practices. The Ahmedabad crash is tragic for Boeing, marking the first fatal incident involving its flagship Dreamliner. The dreamliner previously had held a strong safety record.
