Chaitanya Desai

Cabinet minister and Raopura MLA, Rajendra Trivedi, is likely to cool his heels at home after his name did not figure in the list of 160 candidates declared by the BJP on Thursday.The BJP repeated minister Manisha Vakil from the Vadodara City seat reserved for a scheduled caste candidate.

Mahavatar Narsimha (2025) is an acclaimed animated film depicting the mythological story of Prahlada, unwavering in devotion despite his tyrant father Hiranyakashipu’s cruelty. Vishnu’s Narasimha avatar ultimately defeats the demon king, restoring cosmic balance. The film is praised for its stunning visuals, emotional storytelling, and cultural depth.

More than 4.5 lakh households in the state generate 1,584 megawatt of solar power through rooftops. The state is the leader when it comes to rooftop solar power generation.

The opposition in the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) had demanded berths in the standing committee of the civic body.

Two men employed as ward boys at a hospital in south Mumbai have been arrested by the crime branch of the city police for allegedly snatching a bag with Rs 10 lakh from a senior citizen in Tardeo earlier this week.

New Delhi, Jun 26 () Alternative asset manager Roots Ventures Wednesday said it is on track to close its Rs 200-crore maiden fund that will invest in early-stage and growth-stage companies in India.

He renounced worldly pleasures and embraced monkhood at the age of nine. Now, this Swaminarayan saint is all set to test the political waters. Dev Kishoreji Sadhu also known as DK Swami has been chosen by the BJP high command to contest from Jambusar seat in Bharuch district.

The power of fear has always come in handy for politicians. Recently, Madhu Shrivastava, a six-time MLA from Waghodia was heard issuing threats at a public meeting. “Maara kaaryakarta no collar pakadyo toh ghar maan ghusine goli maari daish. (If anyone grabs any of my workers by the collar, I will go to their house and shoot them),” Shrivastava, who owns a Webley Scott revolver, had said. Whether they employ it or not, such brazenness is at the disposal of 13 candidates in the fray for the upcoming poll — six from the BJP, five from the Congress, one from AAP and an independent possess firearms licences.

For any wannabe psephologists wanting to research the state’s urban and rural electorates, the exercise need not extend beyond Vadodara. The district has five seats each in urban and rural areas.