Year: 2025

Unseasonal thunderstorms, strong winds, and dust storms have tragically claimed at least 14 lives across Gujarat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds reaching 60 kmph in the coming days. Widespread rainfall has affected 168 talukas, causing damage to property and infrastructure.

Bhuj’s women home guards, veterans of the 1971 war, are ready to serve again amid rising tensions. Jyotiben Upadhyay recalls patrolling streets during blackouts, comforting scared residents after Pakistani bombings. With recent terror attacks in Kashmir and escalating border tensions, these women are prepared to offer their services, even for desk jobs.

Akash Pawar, 24, was found murdered near Indira Bridge, his body bound and stuffed in a sack. His father reported him missing after he disappeared on May 1. Police discovered the body on May 3, initiating a murder investigation, suspecting premeditation and multiple perpetrators. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and call records to identify those involved.