Vadodara Headlines: Major Civic & Political Updates
Get the latest updates from Vadodara on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the most important news for January 8, 2026.
Get the latest updates from Vadodara on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the most important news for January 8, 2026.
Vadodara gears up for a historic India vs New Zealand ODI after 16 years. Star arrivals Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill greeted by massive crowds. BCA assures tight security and smooth match conduct. Read more.
A speeding car hit a vegetable vendor and a motorcycle in Vadodara's Sama area, injuring two. The driver fled, spotlighting the city's rash driving menace. Read about the incident and similar cases.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation found 9 contaminated water samples in city areas. Health teams inspected over 35,000 houses and took action against unhygienic food vendors. Stay informed about public health safety.
An 84-year-old man in Vadodara lost Rs 25 lakh to cybercriminals after responding to a fake credit card offer. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from such frauds.
Vadodara Gas Ltd's recovery drive in the walled city area, under police security, collected over Rs 16.9 lakh in dues and disconnected 122 defaulting connections over two days. Read the full details.
A 15-year-old girl in Vadodara survived after a hijab pin she held in her mouth got lodged in her airway near her heart. Doctors performed a complex bronchoscopy. Read this cautionary tale.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation announces plans for four new sports complexes, swimming pools, and community facilities. Read about the major infrastructure boost for the city.
Tragedy struck Vadodara as three women lost their lives in separate road accidents on Monday. Details on the fatal crashes in Gotri, Squirrel Circle, and Waghodia Road.
A Vadodara farmer's assault complaint takes a turn as police evidence suggests a self-immolation attempt. Key details on the investigation and the victim's condition inside.
Two groups clashed violently under Vadodara's Lalbaug bridge on Sunday, injuring two. Police rushed to control the situation stemming from an old feud. Read details.
Over 160 young leaders gathered at the Vadodara Young Thinkers' Meet to discuss sustainable urban development and reimagine the city's future. Read their key ideas.
A 46-year-old man impersonating an e-commerce delivery agent snatched a gold chain from a senior citizen in Vadodara. Police arrested him in Bharuch hours later, revealing a history of 28 similar cases.
A Vadodara man, Vijendra Singh, alleges he was brutally beaten by traffic police at Sayajigunj branch. Police Commissioner orders probe into the serious allegations of assault.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police forms a dedicated Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to proactively track scams, protect citizens from investment fraud, and launch awareness campaigns. Report suspicious schemes now.
An assistant bank manager in Karnataka's Bantwal taluk is accused of misappropriating Rs 71.4 lakh from an ATM over 22 months and stealing gold. Police investigation is ongoing.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reveals shocking scale of cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Bihar, urging vigilance and stronger legal safeguards. Read more.
A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
Jaipur police dismantled a cyber financial fraud network, arresting two for hacking phones & misusing cards. Learn how they used instant delivery & crypto to hide trails.
Vadodara gears up for a major table tennis spectacle with the WTT Youth Contender and Feeder Series, attracting 334 players from 10 countries. Witness the future stars in action!
Air India & IndiGo flights on Delhi-Vadodara route cancelled Wednesday. One due to operational reasons, the other for bad weather in Delhi. Details inside.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a temporary committee to implement street vending rules, pending board approval. Read about the plan to regulate hawking zones and vendor databases.
Rotary Club Vadodara Heritage hosts a family-friendly Millet Mahotsav on Jan 3-4 at Waves Club. Enjoy organic markets, cooking demos, live music & kids' activities. Join the healthy living celebration!
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a Rs 4.96 crore, 27-month restoration for the crumbling Mandvi heritage structure, a year after cracks first appeared. Learn about the delayed rescue effort.
CGST Vadodara-II Commissionerate's outreach programme with trade bodies strengthens the GST regime. Learn how their initiatives secured the top national rank.
A staggering ₹3,198 crore was lost from 8.3 lakh bank accounts in cyber frauds in just three years. Learn how scammers operate and what you can do to protect your money.
After a fatal manhole incident in Vadodara's Manjalpur, VMC suspends an engineer. Opposition Congress and activists demand accountability from higher officials. Read the full story.
IndiGo Airlines launches new Vadodara-Navi Mumbai flight, boosting connectivity. Inaugural flight sees strong passenger response. Details on schedule and economic impact inside.
Ahead of Uttarayan, Vadodara Municipal Corporation installs GI cables on 17 bridges to protect commuters from sharp kite strings. The Rs 95,000 project aims to prevent injuries and fatalities. Read for safety tips.