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The Ahmedabad Metro Phase 3 project is planned as the next major expansion of the city’s mass rapid transit system. The project is designed to improve connectivity across western and southern suburbs, sports hubs and important regional nodes. Spearheaded by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC), Phase 3 will add around 60 km of elevated … Read more
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
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
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 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
There are moments in aviation when a pilot’s training, instinct and courage are tested in ways that no simulator can prepare for. For Captain Smit Machchhar, that moment arrived mid-air on Flydubai flight FZ1073. What followed was a fight for survival inside the cockpit that ultimately saved 174 lives. The Gujarat government has now announced … Read more
The Surat Udaipur City Vande Bharat Express, Train No. 26903 and 26904, is set to launch this week as Surat first originating Vande Bharat service. This semi high speed train will connect the textile and diamond hub of South Gujarat directly with Udaipur in Rajasthan. Ticket bookings officially opened on October 1, 2026, through IRCTC … Read more
The Surat Metro Phase 1 project, executed by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation, has reached several important technical milestones in 2026. The project covers a total network length of 40.35 km with 38 stations. This metro system is expected to transform daily commuting in Surat by connecting major industrial, diamond and residential hubs across the … Read more
The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River reached its Full Reservoir Level of 138.68 metres on September 30, 2026. This is a major moment for Gujarat water resources because the reservoir has now touched its maximum level for the seventh time since the completed dam was dedicated to the nation in 2017. To mark … Read more
October 2026 will see a number of bank closures across India. These closures are a mix of national holidays, regional festivals and the regular weekend schedule that banks follow throughout the year. The number of holidays is not the same in every state because many festivals are observed only in certain regions. Along with festival … Read more