9 Mumbai-Bound Flights Diverted to Surat Airport on September 29, 2026 Due to Severe Weather

Airplanes on a rainy tarmac at Surat Airport during severe weather

Nine Mumbai-bound flights were diverted to Surat International Airport on Tuesday evening, September 29, 2026, after severe weather conditions made landing at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) highly hazardous. The weather brought torrential rain, gusty high-velocity winds, heavy downpours, strong crosswinds and lightning. The incident resulted in a new record for single-day flight … Read more

Mumbai Weather Forecast October 4 to 10, 2026: 38°C Heat Expected on October 8

Mumbai street scene with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and people walking in heat

Mumbai Weather Forecast for October 4 to October 10, 2026, points to a week of sunny, dry and intensely warm conditions across the city. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain between 33°C and 38°C, with Thursday, October 8, likely to be the hottest day of the week. The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from the region, … Read more

Gujarat Khadi Scheme 2026: 30% Incentive on Khadi and Polyvastra from October 2

People shopping for Khadi and Polyvastra textiles in a vibrant store

The Gujarat government has announced a 30% Special Market Incentive Assistance on the production cost of Khadi and Polyvastra. The scheme has been introduced by the Gujarat State Khadi Village Industries Board on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The initiative is designed to provide a direct benefit to retail consumers while also giving economic support … Read more

Surat–Udaipur Vande Bharat Express Starts October 4, 2026: Timings and Fare

Blue and white Vande Bharat Express train at a station platform during sunset.

The Surat–Udaipur Vande Bharat Express officially begins its regular commercial service on October 4, 2026. Train Nos. 26903 and 26904 connect Surat with Udaipur City, covering a distance of 528 km in exactly 7 hours and 30 minutes. This premium semi-high-speed train directly connects Surat, described as a textile and diamond hub, with Udaipur, the … Read more

Ahmedabad Railway Y-Connectivity Project: 45 Min Saved

Ahmedabad Y-Connectivity train on elevated tracks with cityscape

The Ahmedabad Railway Y-Connectivity Project is a newly completed railway infrastructure upgrade executed by the Western Railway zone. Built at a cost of over ₹15 crore, the project includes a strategic 1-kilometre-long chord line connecting three major railway hubs of Ahmedabad: Sabarmati, Asarva and Kalupur (Ahmedabad Junction). The new connection is designed to address a … Read more

Ahmedabad Monsoon Retreat 2026: Heat and Travel Surge

Busy Ahmedabad street with traffic and cityscape, hinting at travel surge.

Ahmedabad Monsoon Retreat 2026 is now underway, marking the official withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon from the region. As October begins, the city is moving away from the rainy season toward drier autumn conditions, and this shift is bringing noticeable changes on three fronts: weather, travel and public health. Maximum temperatures have climbed into the … Read more

Gujarat Vehicle Scrappage Scheme: 50% Tax Concession

Men inspect old car at Gujarat vehicle scrappage site, discussing paperwork.

The Gujarat Vehicle Scrappage Scheme has been announced by the state government as a major incentive for vehicle owners who scrap eligible old, high-emission vehicles and purchase new ones. Under this scheme, owners can receive up to 50% concession on the payable Motor Vehicle Tax for the new vehicle. The incentive has been notified by … Read more

Gujarat UCC 2026: Marriage, Divorce and Live-In Rules

Couple signing marriage documents at Gujarat UCC 2026 registration office

The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code 2026, also known as Gujarat Act No. 15 of 2026, creates a common legal framework for personal civil matters across all religions. The law covers marriage, divorce, inheritance and live-in relationships, and it was enacted and notified by the state government after receiving assent from President Droupadi Murmu. This new … Read more

Gandhi Jayanti 2026: History, Significance and Celebrations

Gandhi Jayanti October 2 National Tribute: Mahatma Gandhi portrait

Gandhi Jayanti 2026 falls on October 2, a day observed across India to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, fondly remembered as Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu or the Father of the Nation. It is one of India’s three official national holidays, alongside Republic Day and Independence Day. The day honours Gandhi’s leadership in India’s … Read more