Articles by Maulik Pathak
‘2002 Godhra attack could have been prevented’: Gujarat HC upholds sacking of 9 cops
The petitioners, comprising four unarmed constables and five armed constables, were part of the Gujarat Railway Police’s Mobile Squad
Updated on May 02, 2025 10:32 PM IST
Gujarat: Crackdown at alleged Bangladeshi settlement sparks concerns of displacement
Over 70 earth movers, 200 dumpers, and 2,000 police personnel together razed approximately 4,000 illegal structures.
Published on May 02, 2025 11:43 AM IST
Surat teacher who went missing with her 11-yr-old student arrested for kidnapping
The case came to light when two families from the same residential complex in Surat reported the teacher and the student missing.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:04 PM IST
Father, son from Gujarat’s Bhavnagar killed in Pahalgam terror attack
Bhavnagar district collector Manish Kumar Bansal said there were 19 people from Bhavnagar in Pehalgam when the terror attack took place
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 02:41 PM IST
Pahalgam terror attack: SBI employee killed on eve of birthday
Terrorists struck at a tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and injuring several others
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 08:57 AM IST
Gujarat launches SpaceTech Policy; aims to attract $5 billion investment in 5yrs
Gujarat SpaceTech Policy (2025–2030) also aims at creating “employment for 25,000 people, principal secretary of science and technology Mona Khandhar said
Published on Apr 18, 2025 02:06 PM IST
Only Congress can defeat RSS and the BJP: Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat
Rahul Gandhi described Gujarat, where the Congress was once a powerful political force, as the most important state for the opposition party
Published on Apr 16, 2025 03:21 PM IST
No takers for Dahej-Ghogha ferry as Centre struggles to hand over to state
Constructed at an estimated cost of ₹150 crore, the Dahej-Ghogha RoRo ferry service is now non-operational due to persistent siltation, low passenger turnout, and high maintenance costs
Published on Apr 16, 2025 02:23 PM IST
311kg crystal meth, dumped into Arabian Sea by Pak smugglers, seized in joint op
ATS DIG Sunil Joshi said the operation was launched based on intel about a drug transfer planned between a Pakistani boat and a vessel from Tamil Nadu
Published on Apr 14, 2025 10:59 PM IST
Surat diamond worker arrested for contaminating factory water during suicide bid
The Surat police said they are investigating all possibilities to rule out any deeper or more sinister motives
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 01:45 PM IST
Gujarat ATS arrests 16 more in arms licences case after statewide raids
Acting on specific intelligence, ATS teams carried out coordinated raids across Gujarat on Thursday and seized 15 illegal weapons and 489 live cartridges
Published on Apr 11, 2025 02:19 PM IST
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Gujarat become pioneer in sectors that will shape global economy over 25 yrs: Shah
Amit Shah said the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were the “greatest asset” in India’s industrial journey
Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:52 PM IST
Gujarat man with ₹12 bank balance asked to explain ₹36 crore transactions
Jiteshkumar Makwana, an office boy, said he froze when he saw the income Income Tax Department notice asking him to explain ₹36 crore transactions
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 10:13 AM IST
AICC meet in Guj to focus on party’s revival in BJP bastion
The AICC session in Gujarat aims to strengthen Congress against BJP, address key issues, and revive grassroots organization, focusing on Patel's legacy.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:28 AM IST
As US tariff threatens to cut deep, diamond industry looks to survive under pressure
The United States accounted for roughly 30% of India’s gems and jewellery exports, valued at approximately $10 billion annually in 2023-24
Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:52 PM IST
IIT Delhi professor booked for negligence over researcher’s death
Ahmedabad (rural) police superintendent Om Prakash Jat said a First Information Report was lodged against Yama Dixit on the complaint of 23-year-old scholar Surbhi Verma’s father
Published on Mar 27, 2025 12:22 PM IST
India’s ragging menace: Horror stories from across campuses
HT takes a look at five prominent ragging cases across the country over the last 2 years, some of which resulted in the deaths of junior students
Updated on Mar 14, 2025 01:20 AM IST
BJP sweeps Gujarat local body polls; PM Modi hails victory
The BJP won the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 60 out of 68 municipalities and all three taluka panchayats—Gandhinagar, Kapadvanj, and Kathlal
Published on Feb 18, 2025 09:36 PM IST
Have Asiatic lions from Gujarat found a new home in Diu?
Diu , bound by Gir-Somnath and Amreli district in the north and by the Arabian Sea from three slides, is separated from the mainland by a tidal creek
Published on Feb 14, 2025 10:17 PM IST
3 crew members killed in coast guard ALH crash in Porbandar
Two Indian Coast Guard pilots and an aircrew diver were killed on Sunday in a Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) crash at Porbandar in Gujarat
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 04:00 AM IST
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Cheetah project in Gujarat faces setback due to incessant rainfall
Gujarat government had aimed to complete the project by December. However, due to the delays caused by the heavy rains, the project is now expected to be finished by March or April next year
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 04:27 PM IST
As India eyes hosting rights for 2036 Olympics, Gujarat plans mega sports infra
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, currently under development in Motera, Ahmedabad, at a projected cost of ₹6,000 crore, is set to be a cornerstone of Gujarat’s bid to host major international events
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 01:43 PM IST
As crisis in Surat diamond industry deepens, 20-25% units stay shut after Diwali
Lalji Patel said Surat’s diamond polishing industry has been struggling for the past two and a half years, with diamond prices falling by at least 35%
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 07:11 PM IST
Gujarat lions tamed for tourism, drives conflict in Saurashtra, finds new study
The lion population has grown significantly since the study period. The last census carried out in 2020 recorded 674 lions, up from 523 in 2015.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 01:41 PM IST
Sabarmati riverfront kicks off ₹4,000 cr land monetisation plan with first auction
The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Ltd (SRFDCL) has auctioned off its first prime land parcel for ₹156.13 crore to Mumbai-based E City Ltd
Published on Nov 19, 2024 01:37 PM IST
How Gujarat villages take the dangerous flight of illegal migration
Some villagers HT spoke to shared that those taking the illegal route are often unskilled, with limited education and financial resources.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Modi, Sanchez launch military aircraft unit
PM Modi and Spain's Sanchez inaugurated a plant in Vadodara to produce Airbus C295 military aircraft, boosting India's defense capabilities and jobs.
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 06:14 AM IST
Digital arrest of Ahmedabad man uncovers Taiwan-linked racket: Police
An investigation by Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch led to the arrest of 17 individuals, including 4 Taiwanese nationals, who orchestrated the scam across India.
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 06:50 PM IST
Protests continue at NID Ahmedabad over reshuffle of dept heads, gender bias
The National Institute of Design assigned new responsibilities for department heads via email two days after Ashok Mondal assumed office as the director last week
Published on Oct 16, 2024 10:06 AM IST
4 Taiwanese among 17 arrested for running digital arrest racket: Gujarat Police
Crime Branch (Ahmedabad) joint commissioner Sharad Singhal called this one of the largest scams in recent times involving duping of the elderly into believing they were under probe
Published on Oct 15, 2024 10:24 AM IST