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A shocking incident has emerged in porbandar where a 12-year-old boy is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his four-and-a-half-year-old neighbour. The crime was reported after the victim disclosed the abuse to her family. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, initiating a swift investigation.

Gujarat's local body elections saw the BJP secure a massive victory, highlighting their strong grassroots presence and the Congress's inability to capitalize on public grievances. Despite issues like crop losses and infrastructure, the BJP's organization and the Modi brand proved decisive. The AAP's presence also impacted the results, with the BJP dominating across various local bodies.

Gujarat's recent municipal elections showcased the BJP's overwhelming strength, as they clinched a landslide victory that left many corporations with insufficient opposition representation to appoint a Leader of Opposition. In critical urban areas, the ruling party seized more than 90% of the available seats, quelling any potential dissent.

Early trends from Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections show the BJP leading in several wards as vote counting progresses. Polling across Gujarat's local bodies saw a significant turnout, with municipal corporations recording 51.81% in Ahmedabad. The elections, a key exercise before next year's assembly polls, featured major parties and new municipal corporations.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced a setback in Gujarat local body elections, with the BJP showing a strong performance. Meanwhile, three AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, announced their decision to merge with the BJP, citing the party's deviation from its core ideology and pursuit of personal benefits.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant win across all municipal corporations. This victory occurred in the home regions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The saffron party surpassed the 50% mark in every corporation. These civic elections saw a large voter turnout.

BJP reaffirmed its dominance in Gujarat by sweeping all 15 municipal corporations and most local bodies. While the saffron party secured a strong mandate, opposition parties Congress and AAP registered key wins in rural areas, with AAP wresting a district panchayat and Congress reclaiming a BJP stronghold.

The BJP secured its fifth consecutive victory in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation elections, winning 160 out of 192 seats. Congress saw a modest improvement, gaining eight seats to reach 32. Notably, the BJP maintained its seat tally from 2021, while Congress reclaimed seats previously held by AIMIM.

India has designated 14 new seaports as Immigration Check Posts for e-visa holders, expanding its immigration network to 114 total check posts. While e-visas are now available at select Gujarat and Tamil Nadu ports, major hubs like Nhava Sheva, Chennai, and Kolkata still require traditional visas for entry.

The BCCI has revised the IPL 2026 schedule, swapping venues for Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings matches due to upcoming municipal elections in Gujarat on April 26. The April 26 fixture in Ahmedabad will now be played in Chennai, with the return match in May shifting to Ahmedabad.