Gujarat Navratri 2026: Major Events, Venues, Passes and Rules in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot

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Large crowd dancing Garba during Gujarat Navratri festival at night

Gujarat Navratri 2026 celebrations will run from October 11 to October 20, 2026, turning the state into a high-energy celebration across major cities including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Gandhinagar and Rajkot. Described as the world’s longest dance festival, Navratri brings together traditional Garba, large commercial events, premium venues and modern celebrations. Each city offers its own … Read more

CJP Protests Intensify Across India Over SIR Voter Roll Dispute

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Protesters demand transparent electoral rolls and fair elections in India, facing police.

Massive youth-led demonstrations associated with the Gen Z movement known as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have intensified across India, disrupting normal life in New Delhi and Mumbai. The protests peaked on October 2, 2026, with the central demand being the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over allegations related to voter … Read more

Surat Traffic Signal Battery Theft: Crime Branch Arrests Two Men for Stealing 155 Batteries

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Surat traffic signal box with wiring, busy street with vehicles and buildings.

The Surat City Crime Branch arrested two men from the Godadara area on September 19, 2026, in connection with the systematic theft of 155 traffic signal inverter batteries across 55 intersections. The thefts had reportedly been carried out since July 2026 and covered 15 to 16 different police station jurisdictions. Areas mentioned in the case … Read more

Surat Textile Markets to Remain Open on Sundays Until Diwali 2026

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Busy Surat textile market with shoppers browsing vibrant fabrics on display.

Surat textile markets will remain fully open on Sundays until Diwali, following an official notice issued by the Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations (FOSTTA) on September 28, 2026. The decision temporarily suspends the traditional Sunday closure rule during the peak festive trading season. The move is aimed at helping the textile industry manage … Read more

Captain Smit Machchhar: Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Crisis

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Passengers disembarking Flydubai flight FZ1073 amid emergency services response.

Captain Smit Machchhar is an Indian commercial airline pilot who came into the international spotlight after a serious mid-air crisis on September 30, 2026. He was commanding Flydubai Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, when his Omani co-pilot attacked him inside the cockpit. Despite suffering severe injuries, Captain Machchhar managed to activate the … Read more

Surat CCTV Kitchen Rule 2026: Live Kitchen Camera Display Made Mandatory

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Busy restaurant kitchen with chefs working, live CCTV feed displayed

The Surat Municipal Corporation has issued a strict directive requiring hotels, restaurants, dhabas and commercial canteens across the city to install high definition CCTV cameras inside their kitchen areas. These establishments must also display the live CCTV footage on large screens or TV displays placed in customer dining areas or near counters. The measure is … Read more

Indian Stock Market September 2026: Market Fall and IPO Boom

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Indian stock market traders watching falling charts on monitors

The Indian stock market witnessed a clear divergence in September 2026. While the secondary market, represented by the Sensex and Nifty 50, recorded significant losses, the primary market saw a record breaking boom in IPO activity. This contrast made September a notable month for both listed stocks and new public offerings. On one hand, benchmark … Read more

Ahmedabad Weather Forecast October 1 to 7, 2026: Sunny and Warm Week

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Busy street in Ahmedabad with cars, auto-rickshaws, and pedestrians under a clear blue sky.

The Ahmedabad weather forecast for October 1 to 7, 2026 indicates a consistently sunny, clear and very warm week. There are no active weather alerts or warnings for the region during the forecast period. The week is expected to remain mostly dry, with daytime temperatures staying around 35°C to 36°C. Night temperatures are expected to … Read more

Gold and Silver Prices September 29, 2026: City Rates and Outlook

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Gold and silver bars, coins, and charts on a desk, reflecting market analysis.

Gold and Silver Prices September 29, 2026, show a sharp technical correction in major Indian cities, including Surat, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi. Both metals have moved down from their recent highs and are trading around the levels highlighted in the current market analysis. The fall comes amid rising US Treasury yields, a strong US dollar, … Read more