Seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs, including prominent figures, have quit the party, reducing its parliamentary strength and disrupting election preparation. The departures land as AAP confronts leadership pressures and faces major assembly tests ahead in Gujarat, Goa, and Punjab. Analysts see the exodus as a turning point that could determine whether AAP can regroup and expand—or stall its political momentum.
A wedding in Gujarat’s Dahod district triggered a major food poisoning incident, leaving over 400 guests hospitalised. The outbreak has prompted state health authorities to issue alerts and step up checks, as officials investigate why similar cases have kept recurring across different parts of Gujarat. A crackdown is reportedly underway to prevent further illness.
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A family holiday at “Heaven Resort” in Rajkot, Gujarat turned tragic after a 33-year-old man drowned in the swimming pool. CCTV footage reportedly shows Ajay Rathod falling into the water while a child nearby looks on helplessly. The clip has sparked shock and questions over pool safety and on-site supervision, as authorities respond to the incident.
FSSAI has launched a probe into a mass food poisoning incident at a wedding in Gujarat, where large numbers were hospitalised during peak summer. The central regulator says it will investigate how unsafe food was served and has ordered inspections across the state. Officials fear the scale of illness points to serious lapses in food handling and compliance.
Tata Power says its Mundra power plant remains shut because an agreement with the Gujarat government is yet to be signed. With the facility idle, the company is reportedly losing close to INR100 crore every month, turning a stalled bureaucratic step into mounting financial pressure. The restart hinges on final approvals that are still pending.
Union minister George Kurian said several states are advancing toward the Uniform Civil Code, citing Uttarakhand’s enforcement in January 2025 and Gujarat’s passage of a UCC Bill last month. Chhattisgarh plans a committee to draft the code, while Madhya Pradesh is studying it. The UCC seeks common laws on marriage, divorce, and inheritance to promote equality.
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Kachchh district in Gujarat early Friday morning around 4:30 am, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre near 23.65°N latitude and 70.23°E longitude, triggering fear and reports of sudden shaking among residents.
Gujarat will vote in a single phase on May 7 for the 26 Lok Sabha seats, with results out on June 4. BJP is aiming to retain all it won in 2019, banking on PM Narendra Modi’s charisma. But anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, and gaps in education and healthcare could test voter loyalty.
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