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Sawan Pilgrimage: 6 Shiva Temples Every Devotee Must Seek Darshan At This Monsoon

Somnath, Gujarat, Where the Shore Holds the First LightYou arrive before dawn, because that is the only honest way to arrive at Somnath. The Arabian Sea is loud behind the temple walls, and the Jyotirlinga here, the first among the twelve, has been destroyed and rebuilt seventeen times. That number…

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The Rusty-Spotted Cat Is India's Smallest Wild Feline and Almost Nobody Knows It Exists

Smaller Than Your Kitten, Deadlier Than You'd ExpectThe rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) weighs between 0.9 and 1.6 kilograms at full adult size. A domestic cat typically weighs three to five kilograms. This wild feline fits in a human hand and would lose a size comparison to most Indian street kittens.…

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Mining project near India's first marine sanctuary, national park in Gujarat gets nod

A bauxite and marl mining initiative has secured essential clearance close to Gujarat's important marine conservation zones. Nestled several kilometers away from the country's inaugural marine wildlife sanctuary, the project is situated near diverse coral reefs and vital ecosystems. The expert appraisal committee recommended approval, contingent on strict environmental guidelines.…

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Morbi Shaking Well Explained: Geologists Confirm Groundwater Recharge, 'Not Seismic Activity'

Geologists explain the mysterious shaking of a well in Gujarat as a natural phenomenon caused by heavy monsoon rains, dismissing initial earthquake fears.

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Aam Aadmi Party to hold nationwide town halls against E20 fuel from August 8

The Aam Aadmi Party will organize nationwide town halls starting August 8. These events aim to gather feedback from vehicle owners regarding E20 fuel. The campaign will visit several states, including West Bengal and Gujarat. Party leaders will raise awareness and discuss concerns about the blended fuel. Industry executives have…

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This 100-house Gujarat village has 17 international chess players: How one teacher’s dream of turning needy kids into grandmasters is making India proud

A small village in Gujarat is buzzing with promise as the Mahisagar district administration embarks on establishing a government chess school aimed at fostering local talent. This new campus will deliver professional training, providing invaluable opportunities for rural youngsters passionate about chess. Notably, the initiative boasts sixteen FIDE-rated players, and…

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Chandipura Virus: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention Guide

Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a very rare but extremely lethal virus that primarily attacks children and can cause Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) by brain swelling. Though this virus is rare in occurrence, it is highly lethal in the event of severe infections, hence the importance of early diagnosis. This is…

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SDHI shares rise 3% after securing order from Denmark’s Svitzer

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries shares gained nearly 3% after securing an order from Denmark-based Svitzer A/S to build four advanced TRAnsverse 3200 tugs. The vessels will be constructed at SDHI’s Pipavav yard in Gujarat, with deliveries scheduled from early 2028. The contract follows a global shipyard evaluation and strengthens…

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India's Most Deadly Snake Is Not the Cobra: The Saw-Scaled Viper Kills More Per Year

Small Enough to Miss, Fast Enough to KillThe saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus, rarely exceeds 60 centimetres. Most adults are closer to 40. Put one next to a standard ruler and it looks like something a child might keep in a shoebox. That size is the first reason it kills so…

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Gujarat's Hidden Stepwells: 5 Ancient Vav Sites That Are Free, Quiet, and Worth Every Detour

Rani ki Vav, Patan, The One That Earned a UNESCO Badge and Still Gets IgnoredPatan is 125 kilometres north of Ahmedabad. The drive takes under two hours. Rani ki Vav was built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati of the Solanki dynasty as a memorial to her husband, King…

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Chand Baori: The Rajasthan Stepwell With 3,500 Steps That Rewrites Medieval India's Architecture Story

The geometry that stops you coldYou reach the edge and look down, and your brain does something it rarely does in the presence of a building: it refuses to process the scale. Chand Baori at Abhaneri, about 95 kilometres from Jaipur, drops thirteen storeys straight into the Rajasthan earth. The…

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Seven Ancient Stepwells Across India That Rival Adalaj in Architecture and Heritage

Rani ki Vav, Patan, GujaratRani ki Vav has 800 sculpted panels descending seven storeys into the earth, and UNESCO put it on the World Heritage list in 2014 for exactly that reason. Queen Udayamati commissioned it in the 11th century as a memorial to her husband, King Bhimdev I of…

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Gujarat govt bans analogue paneer, cheese and butter citing public health concerns

Gujarat has banned the production and sale of analogue paneer. This decision protects public health and the state's dairy sector. Food safety authorities detected substandard artificial dairy products during inspections. The state government aims to prevent consumer deception and support genuine producers. Strict legal action will be taken against any…

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H.R. Hygiene Products shares to list today on BSE SME. Here’s what GMP suggests

H.R. Hygiene Products is set to debut on the BSE SME platform today after its IPO was subscribed 6.26 times. Ahead of the listing, the grey market premium (GMP) stands at Re 1, indicating a modest 1% listing gain over the upper issue price of Rs 88. The company plans…

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The Bar-Headed Goose Flies Over the Himalayas at Altitude That Would Kill a Human in Minutes

The verified record no other bird matchesThe bar-headed goose holds the verified altitude record for a bird crossing a mountain range under its own power. Radar tracking published in Science in 2011 by researchers at Bangor University recorded individual geese flying at 6,400 metres above sea level during their Himalayan…

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Lesser vs Greater Flamingo: Why India's Sewage Ponds Have Become a Pink Sanctuary

Two birds, one glance, and where the differences actually areStand at the edge of Thane Creek on a winter morning and you will see tens of thousands of flamingos turning the water pink. What you almost certainly won't do, without a field guide and some patience, is correctly sort them…

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Chandipura virus claims 22 lives in Gujarat: Why children are most vulnerable, what parents should watch for, symptoms, treatment and government action

Gujarat health officials reported twenty-two deaths and thirty-five Chandipura virus cases. Seven patients remain in intensive care units requiring ventilator support. The virus progresses rapidly, particularly affecting children's brains and nervous systems. There is no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine available for this illness. Preventive measures focus on reducing sandfly…

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India's exports from SEZs up 11.8% in 2025-26: Govt

Exports from special economic zones experienced a remarkable boost in 2025-26, eclipsing USD 185 billion. The pharmaceutical industry also thrived, with exports nearly doubling since 2014-15. Gujarat took the lead in special economic zone export achievements for the past fiscal year. Additionally, India has finalized several free trade deals with…

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People fed up of BJP, just the beginning: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on bypoll results

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi stated that bypoll defeats in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh indicate public weariness. The BJP lost seats in Bihar's Bankipur and Madhya Pradesh's Datia assembly constituencies. However, the BJP successfully retained its Manjalpur seat in Gujarat's Vadodara district. These results suggest a shift in public sentiment across…

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Gujarat reports 35 Chandipura Virus cases, 22 deaths: Health Minister Praful Pansheriya

Gujarat has confirmed 35 Chandipura virus cases out of 184 people tested, with 22 deaths reported so far, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said on Monday. Seven patients remain in intensive care on ventilator and oxygen support.

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Will conduct thorough introspection of bypoll results in Bankipur, Datia: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

BJP president Nitin Nabin accepted the people's mandate in three assembly by-elections. The party will conduct a thorough introspection of election results in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. BJP faced defeats in Bihar's Bankipur and Madhya Pradesh's Datia assembly seats. However, the party retained the Manjalpur assembly seat in Gujarat.

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Tata’s battery unit turns to own tech for making lithium cells

Tata's Agratas unit is developing its own lithium iron phosphate battery technology. This move comes as China tightens export restrictions on critical manufacturing know-how. The company is building a pilot production line at its Sanand factory in Gujarat. Agratas plans to manufacture both LFP and NMC cells for domestic and…

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Emergency action plans updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams: Centre

Emergency action plans are updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams nationwide. Maharashtra has the most dams, with 65 having updated emergency plans. Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat also have many dams with fewer updated plans. Assam and Nagaland have updated plans for all their dams. The National Dam Safety Authority…

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BJP retains Manjalpur assembly seat in Gujarat; Satish Patel defeats Cong rival by more than 30,000 votes

The BJP candidate Satish Govindbhai Patel won the Manjalpur bypoll in Vadodara. Patel defeated his Congress challenger Bhikhabhai Rabari by a significant margin of votes. The saffron party retained its stronghold after all counting rounds were completed. Rabari alleged misuse of government machinery and violations of the election code. The…

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Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana offers Rs 1.6 lakh housing aid: here's who is eligible and how to apply

Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana is a Gujarat government scheme that offers Rs 1.6 lakh in financial assistance to registered construction workers allotted homes under PMAY or CMAY. Implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board, the benefit is available once per family and comes with specific eligibility…

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