Stories from Ahmedabad · India

Gas shortages in India's Gujarat province are significantly affecting the labor-intensive textile industry. Avichal Arya of Bindal Silk Mills stated that the energy shortage is impacting productivity. The company produces fabrics for several European fashion retailers.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured victories in all major municipal corporations during the local body elections in Gujarat. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victories in Gujarat municipal elections, winning 1,880 seats. The Congress party obtained 490 seats in the same elections. BJP also maintained dominance in Gram Panchayat elections with 82 seats and achieved over 3,000 seats in Taluka Panchayats. No specific number of seats or individual city names were provided in the broadcast. The victory follows political developments involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured over 7,424 seats out of 9,200 available in the Gujarat elections. The Congress party won 1,720 seats, while other candidates and parties secured 740 seats.

Voting for the Gujarat local body elections is scheduled for April 26, 2026. The announcement follows the release of specific election dates for the region.

Temperatures in Ahmedabad, India, rose by 8 degrees Celsius yesterday. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has activated a comprehensive heat action plan in response to the heatwave. Officials are monitoring real-time heat and humidity levels during peak afternoon hours to manage the outbreak. The plan aims to mitigate risks associated with the extreme temperature spike. Authorities will monitor real-time heatwaves and wet-bulb temperatures during peak afternoon hours for 24 hours. The plan includes monitoring for potential localized wind gusts and rainfall. Officials are implementing these measures to mitigate heat-related risks to citizens.

The Gujarat OBC Commission has announced the dates for the 2026 local body elections. Voting is scheduled to take place on April 26. Twenty magistrates will be deployed to the field starting tomorrow to oversee the process. The Congress party is expected to announce its candidates today.

The dates for the 2026 local body elections in Gujarat have been officially announced. Voting is scheduled to take place on April 26, marking a significant step in the region's electoral cycle.