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The Rao of Kutch who outwitted a Viceroy of India

As a class, the Native States made unwise choices: They ought to have tolerated criticism, adopted constitutions, and conceded gracefully to nationalism.
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 10:07 pm IST

Great Indian Bustard chick born in wild in Gujarat after decade goes missing; predation suspected

Great Indian Bustard chick born in wild in Gujarat after decade goes missing; predation suspected
Published on Apr 30, 2026 06:08 pm IST

How temple thefts in Gujarat were planned using Google Maps, executed at night

Acting on a tip-off, police arrested the duo and recovered jewellery, cash and mobile phones from them.
Published on Mar 30, 2026 11:58 am IST

How Kutch rebuilt itself after the 2001 tragedy

The devastation was caused by a powerful earthquake that struck Gujarat’s Kutch district around 8.46am on January 26, 2001.
Published on Jan 27, 2026 10:47 am IST

Scars fade, memories endure: Survivors recall chaotic ordeal

Across Gujarat, more than 20,000 people died in the 2001 earthquake, with Anjar, Bhuj, Bhachau and Rapar among the worst-hit . (REUTERS)
Published on Jan 26, 2026 04:46 am IST

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Gujarat’s Kutch district

The quake was recorded at 1.22 am with its epicentre about 55 km north northeast (NNE) from Khavda in Kutch
Published on Jan 17, 2026 10:44 am IST

Teen dies after falling in borewell in Gujarat village; suicide suspected

Deputy Superintendent of Police M.J. Christian said police received the information about the incident at 6.30 pm on Saturday
Updated on Dec 07, 2025 08:44 pm IST

Cyclone Shakhti weakens, to turn into depression over sea by Tuesday: IMD

Sea condition is very likely to be rough along and off Saurashtra and Kutch Coasts till today morning.
Published on Oct 06, 2025 07:35 am IST

Embrace new technologies and remain ever-prepared: Defence minister to soldiers

Embrace new technologies and remain ever-prepared: Defence minister to soldiers
Published on Oct 01, 2025 10:40 pm IST

Border Security Force apprehends 15 Pakistani fishermen in Gujarat's Kutch

A mobile phone and 200 in Pakistani currency were also seized from their possession, the BSF said.
Published on Aug 24, 2025 12:45 pm IST

Gujarat’s Banni grasslands ready for translocation of cheetahs by year end

An African cheetah brought from Kuno National Park being released in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. (PTI)
Published on Jul 16, 2025 08:47 pm IST

Blackout hits Kutch, Banaskantha amid rising India-Pakistan border tensions

A vehicle moves on a road during blackout amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, in Kutch district, Gujarat, Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Published on May 08, 2025 11:13 pm IST

Ex-Gujarat IAS officer Pradeep Sharma gets 5-year jail term for corruption

The court ordered to send all 18 accused arrested by the police in connection with 8.49 crore robbery to jail on judicial remand on Monday. While 12 accused were directly involved in the robbery, six accused were arrested for stealing robbed money from the car of the accused. (HT FILE)
Published on Jan 21, 2025 12:21 pm IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 15 January 2025

Catch It Live on Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:15 pm IST

Gujarat: Teenager rescued from 490-foot borewell in Bhuj after hours of efforts

On Monday morning, an 18-year-old girl fell down a deep borewell in a hamlet in the Kutch area of Gujarat, and rescue operations were underway.
Published on Jan 06, 2025 03:00 pm IST

3.2-magnitude earthquake tremors rock Gujarat's Kutch district

On Wednesday morning, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Gujarat's Kutch area.
Published on Jan 01, 2025 12:07 pm IST

Rann Utsav: Art & culture comes alive in a salt desert

Rann Utsav will be held until March 15, 2025.
Published on Dec 26, 2024 10:17 am IST

3.7-magnitude tremor hits Gujarat's Kutch; no casualty

Earthquake Today: Last month, Kutch recorded an earthquake of 4 magnitude on November 18. (Representational Photo)
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 01:14 pm IST

All about disputed Sir Creek, where PM Modi celebrated Diwali with jawans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Diwali celebration with Jawans, in Gujarat's Kutch.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 10:48 pm IST

PM Modi continues tradition, celebrates Diwali with soldiers in Gujarat's Kutch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with jawans in Kutch, Gujarat.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 03:15 pm IST

Cops recover 87 packets of charas worth over 40 cr washed up on Gujarat sea coast

Cops recover 87 packets of charas worth over 40 cr washed up on Gujarat sea coast
Published on Jun 18, 2024 08:22 am IST

In memoriam: How Charlie Doctor kept Kutch citizens in good humour

In memoriam: How Charlie Doctor kept Kutch citizens in good humour
Updated on Apr 14, 2024 08:22 am IST

Man sets ablaze residents' huts after they refuse to work for him, arrested

As per officials, the blaze, which was touching electricity transmission lines going above the huts and caused an explosion.
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 09:21 pm IST

Accused in 21,000 crore Mundra port drugs case escapes from police custody

Initial probe into the seizure of the largest ever single cache of Afghan heroin from Mundra port had revealed that a couple whose import firm received the drugs in the garb of talc powder received a commission of 10-12 lakh.
Published on Feb 18, 2024 08:55 pm IST

Grand inauguration of light and sound show at Dhordo, Rann of Kutch

Illuminating the White Desert: Grand inauguration of light and sound show at Dhordo, Rann of Kutch
Published on Dec 26, 2023 03:17 pm IST

Cocaine worth 800cr seized from Kutch coast in Gujarat, probe on: Police

In the past five years, drug consignments valued at over 30,000 crore have been confiscated in Gujarat. (Representative file image)
Published on Sept 29, 2023 09:24 am IST

Gujarat suicide case: Honey trap laid by sweet-talking conwoman ends bitterly

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Goswami (in white) was sent to judicial custody on June 30. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 06:10 pm IST

Gujarat man held for sharing classified information with Pak agent

(Representative Photo)
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 12:29 pm IST

Watch: Bridge swept away as cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ batters Gujarat's Bhuj

Cyclone Biparjoy: A small bridge washed away amid strong winds and rainfall in Bhuj.
Published on Jun 16, 2023 06:48 pm IST

Cyclone Biparjoy: Over 94,000 evacuated, forces on standby in Gujarat

A man rides a motorcycle through a waterlogged street in Mandvi, before the arrival of cyclone Biparjoy, in Gujarat on Thursday. (Reuters)
Updated on Jun 16, 2023 02:00 am IST