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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
Sharad Navratri 2026 will be celebrated in Gujarat from October 11 to October 19, 2026, followed by Vijayadashami or Dussehra on October 20, 2026. This nine night festival is one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant periods in the Gujarati calendar. It brings together devotion, Garba, traditional celebrations and fasting in a way that … Read more
Gujarat National Law University in Gandhinagar is facing serious health and sanitation concerns after a large number of students reported illnesses on campus. The situation has drawn attention to dengue, viral infections, food poisoning, typhoid, drinking water quality, sewage, mosquito control and medical support. Students have also organized a boycott of physical classes and a … Read more
The High Court of Gujarat has launched a new in house electronic filing solution under the eGujHC Project on September 30, 2026. The new system is designed to move court related filing work from paper heavy processes to a digital environment. It provides online filing facilities and role based digital tools for different people involved … Read more