Year: 2025

Darshan Soni, an Indiana realtor of Gujarati origin, faces charges of attempted murder and conspiracy for allegedly plotting to kill his wife. Soni’s scheme involved poisoning attempts and hiring an accomplice to stage a murder at their home.

Ahmedabad is experiencing a slight increase in Covid-19 cases, with 20 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, raising the active case count to 31. State health officials confirm all cases are the Omicron subtype, advising against panic due to low hospitalization rates.

Ahmedabad experienced a slight temperature increase, reaching 41.6°C on Friday, with a minimum of 29.4°C. The IMD forecasts a maximum of 41°C on Saturday, with potential light rain and gusty winds. A low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea is expected to intensify, potentially bringing heavy rainfall to South Gujarat and coastal Saurashtra.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is investing Rs 920 crore to expand its Gujarat plant with a fourth production line, boosting capacity by 6.5 lakh units to a total of 26.1 lakh by 2027. This expansion will make Vithalapur Honda’s largest global motorcycle assembly plant, focusing on 125cc motorcycles and creating 1,800 jobs.

Gujarat reports 15 active Covid-19 cases of the JN.1 variant, a less severe strain from the Omicron family. Health officials assure the public that there’s no need to panic, as all patients are recovering at home without requiring hospitalization. Ahmedabad city accounts for 13 cases, with one each in Ahmedabad rural and Rajkot city.