Gujarat

Navsari, Gujarat: In a horrifying incident that has left the region stunned, a woman in Navsari’s Bilimora town allegedly strangled her two young sons to death after performing a midnight ritual seeking “moksha” for her ancestors. The woman, identified as Sunita Sharma, has been arrested by the police. Woke Up at Midnight, Performed Ritual, Then Killed Her Children According to police officials, the incident occurred late Thursday night in a flat located in the Desra area of Bilimora. Sunita Sharma, originally from Uttar Pradesh, lived with her husband Shivkant, her two sons aged 7 and 4, and her in-laws. Investigators said Sunita suddenly woke up around midnight and began praying loudly, claiming she was seeking liberation for her ancestors. Moments later, she allegedly strangled...

Written By: Achalendra Katiyar | NavbharatTimes.com • 13 Nov 2025, 9:29 PM Vadodara: Panic spread across Vadodara’s Dhaniyavi area on Thursday after residents spotted a large python. Acting swiftly on the alert, the Forest Department, along with volunteers from the Life With Wildlife Foundation, launched a rescue operation. In an impressive display of skill and coordination, the team successfully captured the massive snake in just 22 seconds. Vadodara, often referred to as the Crocodile City due to the presence of a large number of crocodiles in the Vishwamitri River, is no stranger to wildlife sightings. However, the appearance of a giant python near a residential settlement created serious concern among the locals. Rescue Operation Lasted Only 22 Seconds According to Life Wit...

Ahmedabad/Hyderabad | November 12, 2025: In a major breakthrough, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has unearthed a shocking terror plot involving the creation of a deadly chemical poison — ricin. During a raid conducted in Hyderabad, ATS officers recovered chemicals and raw materials used for preparing the lethal toxin from the residence of Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Sayed, one of three terror suspects arrested earlier this week. Dr. Sayed, who reportedly completed his MBBS from China, is believed to have had a detailed understanding of medicine and toxicology. According to ATS sources, he was allegedly experimenting with ricin, a highly toxic compound that can cause death even in minute quantities. Officials claim that the operation could have led to large-scale destruction had it not b...

Ahmedabad | November 13, 2025: In a rather unusual case, a 41-year-old man from Gujarat has approached the High Court seeking divorce from his wife on the grounds of cruelty. His allegations include that his wife filled their house with stray dogs, forced him to care for them, and even orchestrated a prank call suggesting he was involved in an extramarital affair. According to the petition, the couple married in 2006, but within months, tensions began to rise. The husband claims his wife adopted a stray dog despite housing society rules prohibiting pets — and later brought several more into their small apartment. “I had to cook, clean, and look after the dogs. One of them even bit me when I tried to move it from my bed,” he told the court. Neighborhood Tensions and Public Humiliation...

Ahmedabad: The world’s tallest statue — the Statue of Unity — dedicated to India’s Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, turned into a symbol of unity and patriotism on Wednesday as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the celebrations of Bharat Parv in Kevadia, Gujarat. He was joined by Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, who offered floral tributes to Sardar Patel and participated in various cultural and commemorative events organized at Ekta Nagar. Tributes by Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed his gratitude, saying, “On the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it is a matter of great fortune to visit Ekta Nagar. Had Sardar Patel not united the princely states, we would have needed a visa to ...

Navsari, Gujarat: In a major crackdown, Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell (SMC) apprehended four members of the notorious ‘Ravan Gang’ from Madhya Pradesh during a confrontation in Bilimora town, Navsari district, on Tuesday. The gang members were reportedly meeting to execute an illegal weapons deal and had plans to commit crimes in Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh. Arrested IndividualsThe arrested individuals have been identified as: Rishabh Ashok Sharma, aka Ravan (Madhya Pradesh) Yash Singh Sundersingh (Haryana) Manish Kaluram Kumawat (Rajasthan) Madan Gopiram Kumawat (Rajasthan) According to police sources, Manish and Madan were initially caught near a hotel close to Bilimora Railway Station based on a tip-off. During interrogation, they revealed the hideouts of thei...