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Rahul Gandhi may appear before Gujarat court in defamation case on June 24

The potential court appearance is in connection to a criminal defamation suit filed by a Gujarat MLA over Gandhi's remark on the "Modi surname"

Electric vehicle makers laud Gujarat policy, terming it progressive

Various companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra and Hero Electric on Tuesday lauded the Gujarat government for bringing a new electric vehicle policy in the state. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani unveiled the 'Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy 2021', which, according to him, has been designed to see at least two lakh electric vehicles on the state roads in the next four years. To encourage people to turn to e-vehicles, the state government will provide subsidies ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 1,50,000 on the purchase of vehicles under this policy, which will remain effective for four years. It is estimated that around 1.10 lakh electric two-wheel vehicles, 70,000 three-wheelers and 20,000 four-wheelers will be used in the state in the next four years following the implementation of this policy. The state government will provide a subsidy of up to Rs 20,000 on the purchase of an electric two-wheeler, Rs 50,000 for a three-wheeler and Rs 1,50,000 on the purchase of a four-wheeler. We .

Gujarat announces EV policy, predicts 110,000 vehicles on road by 2023

To encourage people to turn to e-vehicles, the state government would provide subsidies ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 1,50,000 on the purchase of vehicles under this policy

Gujarat records 151 new Covid-19 cases today, 2 deaths; 619 recover

Gujarat reported 151 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking its tally to 8,22,485, while 619 patients recovered from the infection, the state health department said. With two more deaths, the number of COVID-19 fatalities in the state rose to 10,034, it said. A total of 619 patients were discharged during the day, pushing the count of recovered cases in Gujarat to 8,06,812, said the department in a release. With this, the state's recovery rate rose to 98.09 per cent, the release said. There are now 5,639 active cases in Gujarat, of which the condition of 113 patients is critical, the department said. Ahmedabad reported 36 new cases, Surat 26, Vadodara 17, Junagadh 13 and Rajkot 12 among other districts, it said. Out of two new deaths, Ahmedabad and Surat reported one each, it said. As many as 4,87,960 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Monday, the first day of a mega drive launched across the state. With this, the number of vaccine doses administered so far in Gujarat ros

Widespread rain in Gujarat as southwest monsoon covers entire state

In the last 24 hours ending at 6 am on Saturday, 171 out of Gujarat's total 251 tehsils received rainfall.

Home Minister Amit Shah likely to visit Gujarat on June 20-21: Report

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit his home state Gujarat for two days on June 20 and 21

AAP will contest all seats in Gujarat in 2022 polls, says Kejriwal

Kejriwal is the party's national convener

Tata Motors supplies 25 ambulances of total 115 to Gujarat government

Tata Motors offers a comprehensive range of ambulances -- from Magic Express Ambulance, Winger Ambulance and LP410 Ambulance with double stretcher.

Gujarat CM rolls out fresh coronavirus curbs, night curfew till June 26

Night curfew will be enforced every day from 9 pm to 6 am till June 26

Gujarat Assembly opposes plea for live telecast of its proceedings

The Assembly said it is its discretion to determine what information it deems fit to be published

Lakshadweep row: Patel not afraid of stepping on toes on way to 'reform'

Patel's dream is to put Lakshadweep on a par with a high-end tourist revenue earner like the Maldives. But how can you do that without even the basics?

Gujarat to set up over 75 oxygen plants in view of possible third wave

The Gujarat government initiated the process to set up more than 75 oxygen plants if the demand for it goes up during the possible third wave of Covid,Dept CM Nitin Patel said on Sunday.

Country's first e-vehicles-only area to be developed in Gujarat's Kevadia

The Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority (SOUADTGA) on said it will develop the "country's first electric vehicles-only area" in Gujarat's Kevadia.

Gujarat discoms sign pacts for 3,979 solar projects with 2,500 MW capacity

State Energy Minister Saurabh Patel said that the development is a major boost towards the state's commitment to promote renewable energy.

IKEA enters Gujarat through online store and shopping app

Swedish home furnishings retailer on Friday announced the launch of its mobile shopping app and e-commerce offer in three cities of Gujarat Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara. Now customers of three cities can buy IKEA products using the app or order online via the brand website offering nearly 8,000 products, said a statement. Last month, IKEA had launched a shopping app in India, expanding its omnichannel approach in the country. IKEA is building stronger digital capacities and looking to expand to more cities to meet 100 million people in the coming years. IKEA India Country Commercial Manager Kavitha Rao said: "We will offer the full range of IKEA products and solutions for every part of the home including bedrooms, kitchen & dining, living, outdoors, workspaces etc... IKEA will deliver to all pin codes in these three cities. Deliveries can be arranged to most locations within 7 days of placing the order. IKEA India, part of Ingka Group, opened its first retail store in Hyderaba

Offices in Gujarat allowed to operate with 100% staff from June 7

In the wake of a significant decline in COVID-19 cases, the Gujarat government on Friday announced that private as well as government offices in the state can now function with 100 per cent staff from June 7.

Gujarat records 1,333 Covid-19 new cases, 18 deaths; 4,098 recover

Gujarat reported 1,333 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking the tally to 8,12,063, while 18 patients died and nearly 4,100 recovered from the infection, the state health department said. As many as 4,098 patients were discharged from hospitals during the day, pushing the number of recovered cases in the state to 7,75,958, it said. A total of 18 patients died, increasing the COVID-19 fatality count to 9,873, said the department in a release. The state's recovery rate has further improved to 95.55 per cent. The number of active cases in the state now stands at 26,232 with 452 patients being on ventilators, the release said. Ahmedabad topped the districts with the highest number of new cases at 232, followed by Vadodara with 225 cases, Surat 177, Rajkot 116, Junagadh 80, Jamnagar 48, Valsad 30, Amreli and Kutch 29 each and Bhavnagar 28, among others. As many as 1,72,901 beneficiaries received their doses of COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, increasing the number of

Gujarat government cancels state board exams for class 12 due to Covid

Gujarat takes a cue from the Centre's decision to scrap the CBSE class 12 board exams amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic

Gujarat sees 1,561 new Covid-19 cases, 4,869 recoveries, 22 deaths

Gujarat on Tuesday continued its downward trend of COVID-19 cases with the addition of 1,561 fresh infections, taking the tally to 8,10,730 while 22 fatalities pushed the toll to 9,855

TTK Prestige concludes long-term settlement with workers at Gujarat plant

Kitchen appliances maker TTK Prestige on Tuesday said it has concluded a long-term settlement covering all its workmen at the manufacturing unit in Gujarat