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A 42-year-old woman in Arvalli district in Gujarat sustained serious injuries after she was allegedly set on fire by her relatives, who accused her of practising witchcraft. Representational Image (Photo: File)

Woman set on fire by relatives for ‘practising witchcraft’ in Gujarat

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani condemned the incident and announced that the government will bear all medical expenses of the victim.

22 Jun 2018 11:46 AM

Rupani said, 'Hardik is spreading blatant lies to be in media. I wonder if he is aware about the procedure that the resignation has to be handed over to the governor at Raj Bhawan, not in the cabinet meeting.' (Photo: File)

Hardik Patel claims Rupani has resigned; CM rubbishes it as 'lies'

Rupani said there was no question of resigning and he will complete his five-year term.

14 Jun 2018 6:17 PM

Rupani was speaking during a programme organised by a national news channel in Rajkot on Sunday night. (Photo: PTI/File)

Farmers' agitations witnessed in state a 'political stunt' of opposition: Rupani

The state govt always takes care of farmers, pays attention to their problems and constantly makes efforts to address them, Rupani said.

11 Jun 2018 4:32 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was speaking at an event in Ahmedabad organised by Vishwa Samvad Kendra, an offshoot of the RSS, to celebrate 'Devrshi Narad Jayanti'. (Photo: File)

Google equal to Narada, has all world's information: Gujarat CM

Gujarat CM said, 'Google is the source of information just like Narada because he knew everything happening in the world.'

30 Apr 2018 2:21 PM

The land these farmers cultivate is being forcibly snatched by the state government and Gujarat Power Corporation Limited. (Representational Image)

State stealing our lands, making us feel like terrorists: Guj farmers plead for death

Letters signed by these farmers and their kin, have been sent to the President, the PM and the chief minister of Gujarat.

24 Apr 2018 7:36 PM

CM Vijay Rupani said despite the clearance from CBFC, ‘Padmaavat’ won’t be released in Gujarat. (Photo: File)

‘Padmavat’ to not be released in Gujarat, despite CBFC nod: Vijay Rupani

Gujarat is the second Indian state after Rajasthan to have banned the screening of the controversial Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial.

12 Jan 2018 5:09 PM

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. (Photo: PTI/File)

Gujarat outpost to have Wagah-style ceremony

The border tourism scheme, which was announced in 2016 by Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, has been infused with Rs 30cr this fiscal year.

08 Jan 2018 1:46 AM

Gujarat Fisheries Minister Parshottam Solanki's demand for a better portfolio comes a few days after Patel reportedly got miffed after finance, urban development and petroleum portfolios were taken away from him. (Photo: ANI)

Kolis not happy: After Guj Dy CM, fisheries min asks for 'better' portfolio

'Koli community expects that I will work for their welfare; I will surely fulfil their demands and needs,' Guj fisheries minister said.

03 Jan 2018 8:51 PM

However, Nitin Patel didn't disclose whether he would be getting Finance or Urban Development departments which he held in the previous government. (Photo: ANI)

'Sulking' Guj Dy CM to take charge after Amit Shah promises fitting portfolio

Sending feelers to Nitin Patel, Hardik Patel on Saturday said he would talk to the Congress to give the former respect he deserved.

31 Dec 2017 3:44 PM

Hardik Patel, the Patidar Ananmat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convenor, had lent support to the Congress party in the recently-held Gujarat assembly polls. (Photo: File)

If Nitin Patel brings 10 BJP MLAs, Cong will give him suitable post: Hardik

The deputy chief minister is reportedly said to be sulking after finance, urban development and petroleum portfolios were taken from him.

30 Dec 2017 3:15 PM

In the previous government, Patel used to handle important portfolios like finance and urban development. However this time, he has been allotted charge of departments like road and building, and health. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat Dy CM unhappy with portfolios, yet to take charge: reports

After distribution of portfolios on Thursday, Nitin Patel had not spoken in the media briefing and left in a hurry.

30 Dec 2017 2:11 PM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Photo: PTI)

CM Shivraj clarifies stand as absence sparks rumours

Early return due to prior commitments: MP CM

27 Dec 2017 12:16 AM

Vijay Rupani and Nitin Patel were elected as the leader and deputy leader, respectively, of the BJP legislature party at its meeting on December 22. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Vijay Rupani swears in as Gujarat CM for 2nd term

Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah and a galaxy of senior BJP leaders and chief ministers of NDA-ruled states were present at the ceremony.

26 Dec 2017 11:32 AM

Vijay Rupani to take oath as Gujarat CM today

With 99 MLAs, the BJP has a simple majority in the 182-member Assembly, 16 less than its 2012 tally of 115.

26 Dec 2017 1:29 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi will be attending the oath-taking ceremony of the new BJP government in Gujarat. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

Nitish, Sushil Kumar Modi to attend Vijay Rupani’s oath-taking ceremony tomorrow

The BJP retained power in Gujarat for the sixth consecutive term by winning the recently-held Assembly polls.

25 Dec 2017 8:43 PM

BJP retains Vijay Rupani as Gujarat CM

No decision on Himachal.

23 Dec 2017 1:06 AM

Vijay Rupani to be CM of Gujarat, Nitin Bhai Patel will be his deputy. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

Vijay Rupani will continue as Gujarat CM; Nitin Patel his deputy

Announcement was made by Union minister Arun Jaitley after his meeting with the legislatures in Gujarat.

22 Dec 2017 5:11 PM

BJP goes slow on naming Himachal Pradesh CM

The party has appointed central observers for both the states to oversee the legislature party meeting to select its leader.

20 Dec 2017 1:11 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad on Tuesday waves from a seaplane as he returns from Dharoi Dam in Mehsana district to the Sabarmati riverfront. (Photo: AP)

PM Narendra Modi’s seaplane jaunt hits political air pocket

The Prime Minister had announced the seaplane ride from Sabarmati to Ambaji temple at a campaign rally on Monday.

13 Dec 2017 1:17 AM

Eighty-nine seats go to polls Saturday in phase one of elections and over two crore people are eligible to vote. (Photo: ANI)

Modi urges voters, youth to turn out in large numbers for Gujarat polls

On polling days, Modi usually tweets exhorting people to exercise their right to vote.

09 Dec 2017 10:50 AM

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