Two dead, several injured as drunk driver mows down pedestrians in Gujarats Gandhinagar
AHMEDABAD: A speeding car ploughed into pedestrians and motorists on the service road in Gandhinagars Randesan area early Friday morning, leaving two people dead and several others critically injured. The driver, Hitesh Patel, was found heavily intoxicated and has been taken into police custody. According to officials, the accident occurred around morning rush hour when a car (registration number GJ18 EE 7887), driven recklessly by Patel, veered out of control and rammed into bystanders and vehicles along the service road. One of the deceased is a woman, while several others sustained serious injuries. Police confirmed that Hitesh Patel, who also owns the vehicle, was in an inebriated state and unable to even stand when apprehended. Eyewitness Elaben Patel said, The car crashed right in front of me. A man died on the spot. The driver was so drunk he couldnt keep his balance. The accused in police custody Among the injured was Mayur Joshi, whose father, Rahul Joshi, recounted, Mayur had just filled petrol and left for work when the car hit from behind. His condition was initially very bad. As news of the crash spread, Gandhinagar Mayor rushed to the scene and later confirmed, By the time I arrived, two had died. Two more victims are battling for their lives in the hospital. Superintendent of Police Ravi Teja said, Preliminary investigation and eyewitness accounts confirm the driver was under the influence of alcohol. CCTV footage and local statements are being examined. MoS (Home) Harsh Sanghavi said, As soon as I received information about the incident, I spoke to the Range IG and Gandhinagar SP. I have directed them to form a joint team for a thorough investigation and take strict action at the earliest. The police have launched a full-fledged investigation and sealed off the area for forensic examination. The tragedy has sparked fresh outrage over the rising cases of reckless driving in Gujarat's capital.
While Bhavnagar received 425 crore of the total funds given by the ministry to Gujarat, Gandhinagar came a distant second getting just 88 crore and Ahmedabad stood third with 45 crore
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Gujarat records 54 pc seasonal rainfall
Gandhinagar: The southwest monsoon made an early entry into Gujarat this year, a week ahead of schedule. However, rainfall distribution across the state has been highly uneven over the past month and a half. In the last 24 hours alone, 90 talukas recorded rainfall, with the highest recorded in Jalalpore (Navsari district) at 5.24 inches. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Next Gen to fulfil globetrotting tea sellers dream of visiting 50 foreign countries
KOCHI: The globetrotting spirit of K R Vijayan, the late owner of Sree Balaji Coffee House, who became famous for his world tours, lives on. Usha V Prabhu, Vijayans elder daughter, is set to embark on a foreign visit with her husband Muralidhara Pai to fulfil her late fathers cherished dream of visiting 50 foreign nations. It was my fathers dream to visit at least 50 countries. However, he could visit only 26 countries before he breathed his last on November 19, 2021. Since I could remember, my father was taking the sorties to foreign lands along with my mother Mohana. Even for small outings, my father insisted on having my mothers company. Now, we will go globetrotting as much as we can and hope to visit at least 50 countries. We will first fly out to Vietnam and Cambodia on September 15, says 48-year-old Usha. Like Vijayan, Usha and Murali too would meet their travel expenses with the revenue from the tea stall established in 1996 at Kochis Gandhinagar, which is famous for evening snack items. If met with a fund crunch, my father used to take loans to meet his travel expenses. We too have similar plans. We could always come back and repay the loans from the money from the shop, which is now being run by my husband, she adds. Murali has accompanied Vijayan and Mohana on several of their explorations. He has helped Vijayan handle the tea shop business since 2011. I have accompanied him to 11 countries. He was an avid traveller. I too enjoy such trips abroad now, thanks to the many sorties with him, says Muralidhara Pai. While Usha was not interested in running the tea shop which saddened Vijayan, he found his accomplice in his son-in-law. I didnt even know how to make a cup of tea. He taught me everything. Now I manage the shop and my wife assists me whenever she has time after her job at a hospital nearby, Pai adds. Vijayan and Mohana started their adventures back in 2008, with their first visit to the Holy Land (Israel, Egypt, Jordan etc). Everyone in our family loves travelling now. My daughter Amrutha is pursuing an MSc in BioMedical Science from Manchester, UK. We sent her to the UK as father insisted, saying he could visit the UK frequently if she were there, Pai said. While Vijayan loved Switzerland the most, New Zealand tops the list when it comes to Pai and Mohana. The family also has many cherished memories of their travel with Vijayan. Once we were stopped by the customs officials at the airport after visiting Australia. They asked my father to stand aside. We got nervous and I even asked father if he was carrying any liquor bottle to which he said no. Then the officer came up and requested a selfie with father. Our anxiety instantly turned to laughter. People used to recognise him. For instance, when we went to Russia, a Malayali who ran a hotel there took great efforts to find and meet us. He even took us to his hotel, Pai added. According to him, traveller Santosh George Kulangara was Vijayans inspiration. Industrialist Anand Mahindra sponsored his trip to Australia and New Zealand in 2019, when he came to know about Vijayans zest for travelling.
Savy Infra Logistics sets SME IPO price band at Rs 114-120/share, public issue to open on Jul 21
NEW DELHI, July 20:Gandhinagar-based EPC player Savy Infra & Logistics on Sunday said it has fixed the price band at Rs 114-120 per equity share for its Rs 70 crore initial public offer, which will open for public subscription on July 21. The initial public offering (IPO) will conclude on July 23, and the companys shares will be listed on the NSE Emerge, Savy Infra & Logistics said in a statement. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of [] The post Savy Infra Logistics sets SME IPO price band at Rs 114-120/share, public issue to open on Jul 21 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gujarat CMO, secretariat get bomb threat; turns out to be hoax
Gujarat's Chief Minister's Office and state secretariat in Gandhinagar received a bomb threat via email. Authorities conducted a thorough search of the premises. The search included the bomb detection and disposal squad. Police determined the threat was a hoax. An FIR has been registered against the unidentified sender. Several schools and courts in Gujarat also received similar hoax threats recently.
Autorickshaw driver held for throwing acid on Home Guard in Gandhinagar
The woman home guard had reprimanded him about the improperly parked autorickshaw
Rickshaw driver attacks female home guard with acid in Gujarat; arrested
AHMEDABAD: In a chilling act of revenge, a rickshaw driver attacked a female home guard jawan with acid during traffic duty in Chhatral village of Kalol taluka of Gujarat on the morning of July 18. The woman sustained burns on her hand, shoulder, and neck and was rushed to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital where she is undergoing treatment. The accused, who initially fled the scene, has been arrested. The shocking incident unfolded under the Chhatral overbridge, where home guard personnel were deployed for routine traffic regulation. Trouble erupted when a female jawan asked a rickshaw driver to properly align his vehicle, which was parked sideways obstructing traffic. Enraged by the minor instruction, the rickshaw driver picked up a quarrel with her. Before the altercation could escalate, fellow jawans intervened, and the man was escorted to the local police station. After being counselled, he was let off but the confrontation didnt end there. Consumed by rage and humiliation, the man allegedly returned home, procured acid, and came back to the Chhatral overbridge within half an hour. Without warning, he approached the same female home guard and hurled acid at her. As she screamed and fled in panic, nearby policemen rushed to her aid and immediately shifted her to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital. Kalol Division DySP P.D. Manwar confirmed the attack, stating, The accused rickshaw driver, infuriated after being told to park properly, went home, brought acid, and threw it at the woman on duty. She has sustained injuries and is under treatment. The accused has been arrested, and a case has been registered. Police said the man Ashok s/o Ramesh Rawat is now in custody and further investigation is underway. The attack has sparked outrage, with calls for stricter action against acid-related crimes, especially targeting public servants on duty.
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Gujarat Man Killed After 'Drunk' Driver Rams Speeding BMW Into Scooter | Video
A middle-aged scooter rider in Gandhinagar was killed when a BMW, driven by an allegedly intoxicated individual, struck him.
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The Great Khali joins Fit India Cycling Drive in Delhi
Across India, the 31st Fit India Sundays on Cycle saw widespread participation, with Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya leading the event in Gandhinagar. Over 500 people joined the cycling drive promoting fitness. Events occurred at over 7000 locations, involving 3000 cycling clubs. In Delhi, The Great Khali flagged off a cycle rally, emphasising fitness and drug avoidance.
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Patidar power play: BJP's Amrutiya challenges AAP's Italia in Gujarat's Morbi
AHMEDABAD: BJPs Kanti Amrutia and AAPs Gopal Italia, both from Gujarat's Patidar community, have locked horns in a bizarre showdown. What began as political posturing over public agitations in Morbi has now snowballed into a high voltage drama, replete with resignations, convoys, viral videos, and taunts all under the shadow of Gujarats prized Patidar vote bank. The political slugfest between BJP MLA from Morbi, Kanti Amrutia, and AAPs Gopal Italia, MLA from Visavadar, hit fever pitch on Monday as Amrutia stormed into Gandhinagar with a dramatic 100 vehicle convoy, vowing to resign if AAPs Italia showed up; he did not. This wasnt just a stunt. It was a calculated reply to what Amrutia calls threats of Visavadarwali, a taunt hurled during recent agitations in Morbi, allegedly by AAP workers to provoke unrest and pressure the administration. The jibe referenced Italias bypoll win in Visavadar, suggesting a repeat in Morbi, a challenge BJPs MLA Amrutia took personally. Amrutia publicly dared Italia to contest from Morbi. If Italia wins, Amrutia pledged to resign and even promised a Rs 2 crore reward. Italia, not one to back down, accepted via a viral video. Thus was born Gujarats most theatrical political showdown of the season. Ive come with my resignation papers, Amrutia declared, waiting in the Assembly complex till 12:15 pm. If Gopalbhai had the courage, he shouldve come. But this is not development politics, this is misleading the Patidar youth with drama and lies. He said. He didnt stop there. Italia is dividing the Patidar community. Ive come to stop such people. Interestingly, top BJP leaders distanced themselves from the brawl. Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary said, This isnt our concern focus should be on public service. Health Minister Rushikesh Patel added, This isnt challenge politics. Gujarat only knows development politics. Yet beneath the development slogan lies a clear truth: the BJP and AAP are both fiercely courting Patidar voters and internal rivalries, public stunts, and online warfare are now fair play in this high stakes tug of war.
Pharma distributor arrested in Hyderabad for selling counterfeit anti-epileptic drugs
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AHMEDABAD: As heavy rains lash Gujarat, serious concerns are rising over the crumbling road infrastructure across major cities. From pothole-ridden stretches to waterlogged highways, commuters are facing daily ordeals. Notably, the state government has itself admitted that 83 km of National Highways and 243 bridges have been damaged this monsoon. Amid mounting complaints flooding social media, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel convened a high-level review meeting today to address the alarming state of roads. While assuring that there is no shortage of funds, the CM stressed the urgent need for durable and sustainable repair work, raising questions over the existing quality and accountability in road construction. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel ordered urgent, war-footing repairs across the states monsoon-hit infrastructure. Reviewing the alarming condition of roads from rural interiors to urban centres and critical national highways, the CM held a high-level meeting in Gandhinagar, demanding immediate restoration without waiting for the rains to stop. Calling roads the main artery of development and daily life, Patel directed that not even a single dry day or holiday be wasted. Repairs must continue without pause, he said, urging swift patchwork, quality control, and accountability, especially for damage under defect liability. Contractors responsible for poor work must be held liable, he emphasised. With 243 bridges affected and 83 km of National Highways damaged 25 km of which still await repair, the CM asked for seamless coordination between NHAI, Panchayats, Municipal Bodies, and the Road Construction Department. Civic commissioners joined via video conference, as Patel pressed for immediate solutions to urban problems like waterlogging, broken underbridges, and battered drains along with long-term planning. A 24x7 control room at Nirman Bhavan has been activated to track field progress and fast track emergency responses. Patel reiterated the state governments full commitment to ensure citizens do not suffer due to bureaucratic delays or substandard repairs, warning departments to act fast and deliver on public expectations.
Foreign Liquor Worth Rs 1.19 Crore Seized In Gujarat: Cops
Gujarat State Monitoring Cell (SMC) from Gandhinagar seized foreign liquor worth Rs 1.19 crore during a raid in Chotila taluka of Surendranagar.
Underage Sarpanch elected in Gujarat: 19-year-old's victory exposes election blunder
AHMEDABAD: In a glaring instance of administrative negligence, the Gujarat State Election Commission is under fire after a 19-year-old girl was allegedly elected as Sarpanch in Gilosan village, Mehsana district, a clear violation of the minimum age requirement of 21 years. The irregularity came to light not during the election process, but while preparing a list of young Sarpanches to be felicitated by the Chief Minister at an upcoming event in Gandhinagar, said a source. During the verification of documents, officials from the district panchayat discovered a mismatch in the age of the newly elected Sarpanch, Afrozbanu Sipai. Her Aadhaar card shows a birth date of 8 December 2004, while her school leaving certificate mentions 7 January 2005, making her just 19 years and 8 months old, and therefore ineligible to contest. Shockingly, this discrepancy allegedly went completely unnoticed during the election process. It was only when the school leaving certificate was requested for the felicitation ceremony that officials realised the violation. The incident has triggered outrage and raised serious questions about the due diligence of election officials and returning officers responsible for verifying eligibility. As the controversy escalated, Mehsanas Provincial Officer Urvish Waland confirmed the breach. The Taluka Development Officer has submitted a report stating that the elected Sarpanch of Gilosan Gram Panchayat is under 21 years of age. At the time of nomination, the candidate declared her age as 21, based on which the Returning Officer accepted her form and allowed the election to proceed. She was subsequently declared the winner, said Waland. Only the age is to be mentioned in the nomination form, and the candidate had written that she had completed 21 years. We have now forwarded the entire report to the District Collector and also sent all relevant details to the State Election Commission. The final decision on the matter will be taken by the Commission, he added. Despite being underage, Parmar Afrozbanu has allegedly refused to step down. Nowhere in the form was I asked to write my date of birth, only my age. So, I wrote 21, she argued, defending her action. The administration is now mulling over forcing her resignation as per rules, but the blunder has already exposed a gaping hole in the election vetting process. The incident has not only embarrassed the local administration ahead of the CMs event but also put a spotlight on the systemic lapses allegedly plaguing grassroots electoral procedures.
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Mystery eye illness strikes over 120 students in Gujarat school, investigation underway
AHMEDABAD: A sudden and baffling health scare has rocked J.M. Desai Vidhyamandir School in Jhank village of Dehgam taluka, Gujarat, where over 120 students have been struck by a mysterious eye condition, triggering a state-level medical response. What began on 30 June with a few complaints of eye redness, burning, irritation, and double vision quickly escalated, affecting 122 out of the 225 hostel students. Alarmed by the scale of the outbreak, the school rushed the affected students to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital for urgent care and screening. A Class 10 student from JM Desai School told local media, After taking a bath in the morning, my eyes felt slanted and everything appeared blurry. The words in my book looked doubled. Even water tasted bitter and I didnt feel like drinking it. I had to rush to the washroom repeatedly. Thats when the school staff brought me to the hospital. Despite treatment, 120 students were still reporting symptoms as of Wednesday, keeping health authorities on high alert. Though most of the children have now been discharged, two remain under observation due to persistent discomfort. District Health Officer Dr Ashok Vaishnav told local media, Out of 225 students residing at the J.M. Vidyalaya hostel in Jhank village, 122 complained of eye irritation, redness, itching, blurred and double vision after waking up on Monday. A team led by District Epidemic Control Officer Dr Jignesh Asari immediately conducted health check-ups at the Kadadara Primary Health Centre. Dr Vaishnav further noted, While 120 students have been discharged after treatment, two students are still experiencing dizziness and are under treatment at the hospital. Meanwhile, Dean of Gandhinagar Medical College Dr Ankur Jhalawadia said, To determine the exact cause of the symptoms, gastric lavage samples have been sent to the FSL, while blood and urine samples have been sent to the Choline Esterase Laboratory. The results, expected in two days, will confirm whether any poisoning is involved. With the cause still unidentified, state officials remain puzzled. Departments of health, food safety, and education have launched a joint probe, collecting water and food samples from the school premises and hostel. The samples have been sent to laboratories, and authorities are now awaiting results to pinpoint the source of the mysterious outbreak.
Bhupendra Patel launches Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan in Gandhinagar
At the event, the Chief Minister gave cheques of 2 lakh each to three beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and handed over a Jan Dhan passbook to one account holder
Ahmedabad Diary | Sahay gets 6-month extension as Gujarat DGP
Amid intense speculation over the appointment of the new Gujarat top cop, the state government has extended the tenure of current Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay by six months. For the past few days, discussions were underway about potential successors, while preparations had even begun in Gandhinagar for Sahays farewell ceremony. This had fuelled certainty about his departure. However, the narrative took a turn on June 30, when the government officially announced his extension. With this decision, Vikas Sahay will continue serving as the Gujarat police chief till December 31, 2025, ending all succession buzz. BJP silent prayer behind AAPs bypoll victory? Aam Aadmi Partys Gopal Italia emerged victorious in the Visavadar assembly by-election; however, political circles are abuzz with claims that the win, though on AAPs ticket, was engineered by the BJP. Commentators pointed out that the BJPs strategic decision to field Kirit Patel an unpopular face within his own party allegedly gave Italia a clear sight of victory. This, many believe, was a deliberate move to split the Congress votes and keep AAP relevant. In the 2022 assembly elections, the AAP had helped weaken Congress, enabling BJPs 156-seat sweep. Analysts suggest the BJPs hidden aim is to sustain the AAP as a vote-cutter ahead of 2027. Expelled MLA alleges AAP-BJP nexus After being expelled from the Aam Aadmi Party, Botad MLA Umesh Makwana has launched a fierce attack on his former party, alleging a secret alliance between the AAP and BJP. He claimed Gujarat AAP is functioning under BJP influence, saying, The remote control of AAP is in Kamlam (BJP headquarters In Gujarat). Makwana was suspended minutes after he resigned as AAPs legislative leader, following the partys Visavadar bypoll win. Calling the suspension unilateral, he demanded a meeting with party supremo Arvind Kejriwal. Refusing to quit as MLA, Makwana vowed to complete his term and expose Gujarat and Delhi AAP leaders alleged political ties with BJP. Dilip Singh Kshatriya Our correspondent in Gujarat dilipsingh@newindianexpress.com
Car plunges into canal near Gandhinagar, Gujarat; five feared drowned, three bodies recovered
AHMEDABAD: An accident occurred near Nabhoi in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Tuesday, when a car plunged into the Narmada Canal, leaving at least two people dead. Rescue teams fear that more occupants may have drowned. Following an emergency alert at 2:43 PM, fire brigade teams rushed to the site near Karai and launched a rescue operation. Two bodies one male and one female were recovered from the submerged Kia Seltos vehicle. Efforts to retrieve the car are ongoing. Eyewitness Vishnu Thakor, who was en route to Nana Chiloda, said, I saw the car fall into the canal from the opposite side. There were three or four people and a Home Guard nearby. A girl tried to escape and someone threw her a rope, but she couldnt grab it and drowned. Eventually, the Home Guard managed to tie a rope around her and pull her out. The fire brigade and police arrived quickly. Gandhinagar Fire Officer Rajesh Patel confirmed the recovery of two bodies and said the fire control room received the alert in the afternoon. One body had already been retrieved by a bystander. Our team recovered the second, he added. Police Officer Divya Prakash Gohil said, A Home Guard at the scene saw a woman drowning and tried to rescue her, but she could not be saved. So far, we have recovered two bodies one male and one female. Preliminary investigations have revealed that one of the deceased was a resident of Ahmedabad. The exact circumstances under which the car veered off the road and plunged into the canal are still under investigation. Both the police and local administration have initiated a joint inquiry into the incident. Rescue operations by the fire brigade and local authorities continue at the site.
Gujarat AAP MLA resigns, allege caste bias; gets suspended hrs later
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Botad in Gujarats Saurashtra region, Umesh Makwana, resigned from all party positions on Thursday, June 26, citing caste-based discrimination. A member of the Koli community, classified under the Other Backwards Class (OBC) category, Makwana made the announcement during a press conference in Gandhinagar, accusing the party of favouring the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Makwanas explosive exit: Gujarat AAP MLA alleges Dalit betrayal, hints at launching new party
AHMEDABAD: Days after AAPs Gopal Italia clinched victory in the Gujarat bypolls, the party was rocked by internal discord as Botad MLA Umesh Makwana was expelled for five years on Thursday. The action came hours after Makwana resigned from all party posts in a letter to Arvind Kejriwal, saying he would remain a dedicated worker of the party. Gujarat AAP chief Isudan Gadhvi announced the expulsion, reflecting rising tensions in the state unit. In his parting remarks, Makwana hit out at the leadership, alleging he was abandoned during the campaign and that a Dalit candidate in the Kadi Assembly was left alone in the field, indirectly targeting the handling of Italias poll run. AAP leader Umesh Makwana told reporters in Gandhinagar on Thursday, I will decide on resigning as MLA only after consulting the people. Leaders from backward communities are being used only for elections, and every party has failed to raise their real issues. Casteist mindsets are growing in all parties, he alleged. Makwana, who has served in the national structure of both Dandak and AAP, said he has stepped down as AAP's national joint secretary but will continue as a grassroots worker. The entire party rallied behind Gopal Italia, but the Dalit candidate from Kadi was left to fight alone, he added. I will take the final call on resigning as AAP MLA only after consulting the public. If I resign, I will soon decide whether to contest as an independent or launch a new party, Umesh Makwana said, hinting at possible political realignment. Makwana also said he plans to convene a meeting with leaders from backward communities in the coming days. Moments after Umesh Makwana's announcement, Gujarat AAP president Isudan Gadhvi told the media, Umesh Makwana has been suspended from the party for five years for indulging in anti-party and anti-Gujarat activities. Gadhvi further alleged, The BJP is doing dirty politics and is rattled by the Visavadar bypoll result. They are trying to damage AAP through Umesh Makwana, but this will prove to be a mistake. Long before his resignation and expulsion, signs of Umesh Makwanas growing distance from the Aam Aadmi Party had become evident, as he had not been seen in any party programmes for months. Speculation around his resignation had surfaced earlier as well, though he had publicly denied the rumours in a press conference. Makwana, who was fielded by AAP from the Botad seat in the 2022 Gujarat Assembly elections, had defeated BJPs Ghanshyam Virani and Congresss Manhar Patel to become an MLA. His political journey with AAP continued when he was later nominated as the partys Lok Sabha candidate from Bhavnagar, though he lost that contest. Despite these key roles, his prolonged absence from party activities hinted at a widening rift, which eventually culminated in his resignation and expulsion, bringing the internal cracks within the Gujarat unit into sharper focus.
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Police detain NSUI Student Leader, Congress MLA during exam, spark political outrage in Rajasthan
JAIPUR: The President of the Rajasthan University Students' Union, Nirmal Chaudhary, and Sangaria MLA Abhimanyu Poonia were detained by the police on Saturday while appearing for a philosophy examination at the university. According to eyewitnesses, plainclothes officers had been stationed across the campus since morning and took both leaders into custody as soon as the exam began. The detention caused a huge stir on campus, with some students raising slogans and creating a commotion. The situation calmed down after the police left with Chaudhary. However, DCP East Tejaswini Gautam clarified that Abhimanyu Poonia was not detained. He voluntarily entered the police vehicle to support Nirmal Chaudhary, she said. Gautam stated that Chaudhary had been wanted in connection with a 2022 scuffle involving then CI Gandhinagar Nemichand and ACP Mukesh Chaudhary, which left Nemichand with a fractured hand and Mukesh Chaudhary with a head injury. A case was registered against several student leaders, and after a thorough investigation, Chaudhary was taken into custody. The police did not detain MLA Abhimanyu Poonia. He joined Nirmal in the car voluntarily and later went to his residence from the Gandhinagar police station, added DCP Gautam. MLA Abhimanyu Poonia, however, asserted, Nirmal Chaudhary and I were taken from the exam hall as if we were criminals. I have been released, but Nirmal is still in police custody. The behaviour of the plainclothes officers was akin to hooliganism. Nirmal, a former student union president, had recently staged a protest at SMS Hospital demanding an inquiry into the death by suicide of Jodhpur doctor Rakesh Vishnoi. There too, he had a heated argument with police officials. Poonia added, This kind of police action against a student is absolutely wrong. Arresting Nirmal over an old case while he was appearing for an exam created chaos in the examination hall and violated democratic norms. The Congress party has strongly condemned the police action. MLA Abhimanyu Poonia, Mukesh Bhakar, Ram Niwas Gavadia, former MLA Indraj Gurjar, and Anil Chopra met Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph on Saturday afternoon and termed the arrest as unlawful. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted, Detaining Youth Congress state president and MLA Abhimanyu Poonia and Nirmal Chaudhary during an examination is unjust and a breach of democracy. The BJP government refused to listen to the family of Dr. Rakesh Vishnoi, and when these public representatives spoke out for justice, a case was registered against them. Public representatives have every right to raise their voice for the public interest. The state government should release them immediately. Similarly, former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot added, If the police, administration, and government act out of a sense of revenge, we will oppose it strongly. The government aims to send a message that it will target those who raise their voice, which is unacceptable. Suppressing dissent through state machinery is completely wrong.
54 institutions from India make it to QS World University rankings, IIT Delhi highest at 123rd spot
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the performance of Indian educational institutions in the World University 2026 Rankings, which were made public on Thursday. In a post on X, the PM said, The QS World University Rankings bring great news for our education sector. Our government is committed to furthering research and innovation ecosystems for the benefit of Indias youth. India is the fourth most represented in the list with only the United States, United Kingdom and China surpassing it, said an official release from the PIB. A total of 54 Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) from India featured in the rankings with IIT Delhi emerging as the countrys top-ranked institute by securing the 123rd position. Twelve IITs have made it to the ranking list. Compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the internationally recognised ranking system compares HEIs worldwide on an annual basis. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in a statement said, From just 11 universities in 2014 to 54 in the latest rankings, this five-fold jump is a testament to the transformative educational reforms ushered by PM Narendra Modijis government in the last decade. National Education Policy 2020 is not just changing our educational landscape, it is revolutionising it. QS World University Rankings '26: IIT-M in top 200, Anna University falls to 465 IIT Delhi, which stands at the 123rd position now, was ranked 150th in 2025. The rankings of other IITs which made it to the list in sequential order are IIT Bombay (129), IIT Madras (180) IIT Kharagpur (215), IIT Kanpur (222), IIT Guwahati (334), IIT Roorkee (339), IIT Indore (556), IIT Varanasi (566), IIT Hyderabad (664), IIT Gandhinagar (801-850) and IIT Bhubaneswar (951-1000). Other top Indian institutions on the list include Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (219), University of Delhi (328), Anna University (465), Jawaharlal Nehru University (558), Savitribai Phule Pune University (556), University of Mumbai (664), Vellore Institute of Technology (691) and Symbiosis International University (696). An official release from the PIB said eight universities are making their debut in the rankings from India IIT Gandhinagar, Lovely Professional University, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Ashoka University, Galgotias University, Shiv Nadar University, Christ (Deemed to be University) Bengaluru and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies. 48 percent of Indias ranked universities have improved their positions compared to the previous year, the release said. QS 2026 is based on data from over 16 million academic papers and insights from 1,51,000 academics and one lakh employers. A broad mix of factors like faculty qualifications, research strength, partnerships and student outcomes are considered for the rankings. A new indicator called International Student Diversity has been introduced in this years assessment.
Ahmedabad plane crash: 223 DNA matches confirmed, 204 bodies handed over to families
AHMEDABAD: DNA samples of 223 victims of the Air India plane crash have been successfully matched, and 204 bodies have been handed over to families as of 11:50 am on June 20, according to Civil Hospital Superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi. The Civil Hospital authorities have intensified the efforts to identify and return the remaining bodies. Meanwhile, two patients under treatment at the Civil Hospital succumbed to their injuries. Their bodies have been handed over to their families, bringing the total count of bodies handed over to 204 from the Civil Hospital alone. Breaking down the identification further, Dr Joshi confirmed that the 223 matched victims comprise 168 Indian nationals, 7 Portuguese, 36 British citizens, 1 Canadian, and 11 non-passengers - local residents who were tragically caught in the crash zone. Several international, domestic Air India flights cancelled due to operational reasons Logistics have played a critical role in the aftermath, with 15 bodies airlifted and 189 transported by road, according to Dr Joshi. The mortal remains have been sent to various Indian states and several foreign countries. Ahmedabad received the highest number, with 58 bodies, followed by Vadodara (21), Surat (11), Udaipur (7), Mumbai (9), Diu (14), and Kheda (11). Others were sent to Mehsana (6), Gandhinagar (6), Rajkot (3), Jamnagar (2), Patan (2), Dwarka (2), Aravalli (2), and London (2). Single bodies were transported to locations including Botad, Jodhpur, Anand, Palanpur, Maharashtra, Junagadh, Amreli, Gir Somnath, Mahisagar, Bhavnagar, Patna, Nadiad, Sabarkantha, Nagaland, and Modasa. Madurai-bound Indigo flight returns after mid-air 'snag,' say officials
Ahmedabad Diary | Government aid yet to reach Air India crash victims
After 241 of the 242 passengers onboard the AI171, en route to the London Gatwick, and the entire crew perished in the Ahmedabad air tragedy, compensation has begun trickling in. The Tata Group pledged Rs 1 crore per bereaved family, while Air India announced Rs 25 lakh each. Several others also died at the crash site. However, neither the Centre, nor Gujarat government has offered any relief so far. Slamming the silence, Congress leader Amit Chavda demanded both governments jointly grant Rs 1 crore per bereaved family, stressing that empathy must guide action in times of tragedy. BJP, AAP candidates fail to cast votes in bypoll Polling was held on Thursday for the Visavadar by-election, with BJPs Kirit Patel, Congress Nitin Ranpariya, and AAPs Gopal Italia in the fray. Ironically, only Congress candidate Ranpariya cast his own vote at the Bhesan BRC Bhavan on Thursday morning. BJPs Patel and AAPs Italia were unable to do so, as Patel is registered in Junagadh and Italia in Surat. Their absence from the Visavadar voter list barred them from supporting their own names on the ballot. As the poliing day draws to a close, focus now shifts to the turnout, and the symbolic weight of the missing votes. 13 IAS officers shifted in major bureaucratic rejig In a significant administrative shake-up, the Gujarat government has transferred 13 IAS officers and 9 Deputy Section Officers just a few days back. IAS officer Ashwini Kumar has been shifted from Urban Development to take charge as Principal Secretary, Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities. In another key swap, IAS M Thennarasan moves from Sports to head the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department. Rameshchand Meena has been handed additional charge as Principal Secretary, Ports and Transport. Meanwhile, IAS Milind Shivaram Torawane, formerly MD of GSPC, Gandhinagar, takes over as Principal Secretary, Panchayat and Rural Development. Dilip Singh Kshatriya Our correspondent in Gujarat dilipsingh@newindianexpress.com
Ahmedabad plane crash: DNA of 211 victims matched; 189 bodies handed over to families
AHMEDABAD: In a significant update on the Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy, DNA samples of 211 deceased individuals have been successfully matched, and 189 bodies have been handed over to their respective families, according to officials. Civil Hospital Superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi shared the details during a media briefing, emphasizing the coordinated effort between forensic teams, hospital staff, and law enforcement. Of the remaining cases, eight families are expected to claim the mortal remains of their loved ones in the coming days, while two families are scheduled to accept the bodies by tomorrow. Additionally, 11 families are still awaiting DNA matches of their other relatives, indicating that the process of closure remains ongoing for many. Providing a breakdown of nationalities, Dr. Joshi stated that among the 189 confirmed deceased, 142 are Indian citizens, 32 are from the UK, seven are Portuguese nationals, one is Canadian, and seven individuals were non-passengers, whose presence near the crash site turned tragic. In a detailed media briefing, Dr. Joshi confirmed that 189 bodies have been handed over to families so far, while DNA samples of 211 deceased individuals have been successfully matched. He noted that eight more families are expected to receive the mortal remains of their relatives in the coming days, while two families will accept the remains by tomorrow. However, the process is not yet complete - 11 families are still awaiting the DNA match of a second relative, highlighting the continued emotional wait for full closure. Providing further insight, he explained the nationality distribution of the 189 deceased: 142 were Indian citizens, 32 were British nationals, 7 were from Portugal, 1 was Canadian, and 7 were non-passengerspeople who were tragically caught in the disaster despite not being on the flight. Dr Joshi also offered a detailed breakdown of the geographical origin of those whose bodies have been handed over. These include seven from Udaipur, 20 from Vadodara, 10 from Kheda, 55 from Ahmedabad, six from Mehsana, one each from Botad, Jodhpur, Patan, Junagadh, Mahisagar, Bhavnagar, and Patna, two each from Aravalli, Maharashtra, Amreli, Jamnagar, Dwarka, and London, 16 from Anand, five from Bharuch, 11 from Surat, six from Gandhinagar, 14 from Diu, three from Rajkot, nine from Mumbai, one each from Nadiad, Sabarkantha, and Nagaland. He emphasised that the process of DNA matching is both legally sensitive and scientifically complex, requiring meticulous attention. Due to these constraints, the identification is being carried out with utmost seriousness and urgency. To expedite the process, teams from the Forensic Science University, local administrations, state health departments, and multiple central and state agencies are working round the clock. Their collective efforts aim to ensure that the mortal remains are returned to families as quickly and respectfully as possible, offering a measure of peace amid a tragedy that has shaken families across India and abroad.
Air India crash: Exact death toll likely within 23 days, says Ahmedabad police commissioner
AHMEDABAD: In the aftermath of the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Commissioner GS Malik addressed a press conference on Thursday, offering a detailed timeline and critical updates on the rescue, recovery, and ongoing investigation. He announced that the exact death toll is expected to be confirmed within the next 23 days, pending final DNA verification and forensic analysis. Addressing the Press conference Commissioner GS Malik Said, The fatal crash occurred at 1:40 PM on June 12, and within just two minutesby 1:42 PMAhmedabad police were alerted. Commissioner Malik stated that Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi and Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay were immediately informed. Within minutes, senior officers, including the DCP Crime and DCP Zone 4, reached the accident siteeven before the Commissioner himself. He further said, Recognizing the urgency of the situation, a green corridor was swiftly created to ensure uninterrupted access for emergency vehicles. Ambulances and fire brigades from 19 fire stations were allowed to move without delay. Notably, the first ambulance reached the scene within just 3 minutes and 40 seconds, a response time hailed as remarkable under such catastrophic circumstances. Among the first responders, Constable Mayur from Meghaninagar stood outhe remained beside the lone survivor throughout the ordeal, providing crucial support. On June 13, bodies of doctors and medical students recovered from the wreckage were shifted to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. The massive identification effort began immediately. By 9:34 AM on June 14, the first DNA match was confirmedwithin 72 hours of the crash. As of Thursday, a total of 224 DNA matches have been successfully completed, with 204 bodies handed over to grieving families. The Commissioner highlighted the extraordinary coordination and speed at which DNA samples were collected. Over 200 police personnel, including 10 inspectors, gathered samples from 51 families in less than 11 hours. That same night, police reached the Gandhinagar Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) by 12:19 AM, less than 12 hours after the crash. Both manual and software-assisted DNA matching methods were used with advanced forensic equipment. To manage the overwhelming aftermath, nearly 1,000 police officers were stationed at the Civil Hospital, assisting families and maintaining order. Police are now in the process of handing over recovered personal belongingsincluding passports, ornaments, and other itemsto the next of kin. The crash site yielded almost 100 mobile phones and 318 body parts, adding complexity to the identification process. Commissioner Malik described the response as a historic rescue operation, citing the unified efforts of multiple agencies. Personnel from SRP, CISF, Army, Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, NSG, CRPF, BSF, and RAF were deployed and reached the site in record time, forming one of the largest joint rescue teams in Indias disaster history. Meanwhile, the technical investigation is underway at the crash site. Experts from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and the central government are meticulously examining every detail. Videos and CCTV footage of the crash are being analyzed, and the statement of the sole survivor has been officially recorded to aid the inquiry. As families await final closure, Commissioner Malik emphasized that a confirmed death toll will be available within 23 days, once the last phase of forensic matching is completed. This tragic incident has not only shaken Gujarat but has mobilized the countrys best disaster response capabilities, showing both the fragility of life and the resilience of a system determined to bring answers, dignity, and justice to every victim and their loved ones.
Ahmedabad plane crash: 190 DNA matches confirmed, 157 bodies handed over
AHMEDABAD: Six days after the devastating Ahmedabad plane crash, the sole survivor Vishwas Kumar has been discharged from the hospital in stable condition, confirmed Dr. Rakesh Joshi, Civil Hospital Superintendent. Kumar's family, who had flown in from the UK, was present at his side. The body of Kumar's brother, who was killed in the crash, was handed over to the family at 2 am on the same day, and a funeral was held for him in Diu. As of now, DNA samples of 190 deceased individuals have been successfully matched. In a detailed briefing, Dr. Joshi stated that 157 bodies have already been handed over to their respective families, with the identification and release process still underway for the remaining. He noted that five families are expected to collect the bodies of their loved ones soon, while the hospital remains in contact with 10 families. Meanwhile, 15 families are waiting for DNA matches of additional relatives, and the identification process is ongoing for three others. Dr. Joshi also revealed a detailed breakdown of the nationalities among the deceased whose bodies have been identified: 123 Indian nationals, 27 British citizens, 4 Portuguese nationals, 1 Canadian citizen, and 4 non-passengers. In terms of geographical distribution, he reported that the bodies handed over include: Ahmedabad (48), Vadodara (18), Kheda (10), Anand (11), Gandhinagar (6), Surat (6), Mehsana (5), Udaipur (6), Bharuch (5), Gir Somnath (5), Diu (12), Mahisagar (1), Bhavnagar (1), Patan (1), Botad (1), Aravalli (2), Jodhpur (1), Junagadh (1), Amreli (1), Rajkot (2), Nadiad (1), Dwarka (2), Sabarkantha (1), Mumbai (7), London (2), Patna (1), and Maharashtra (2).
Gujarat bids farewell to former CM Vijay Rupani; Rajkot shuts down in mourning
AHMEDABAD: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had been confirmed dead in the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI171 on Sunday morning, after DNA matching with remains recovered from the wreckage near Ahmedabad airport. DNA cross-verification of former CM Vijay Rupani has been completed, Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said, addressing the media at the Civil Hospital mortuary. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel immediately met the Rupani family at their Gandhinagar residence and assured full state assistance for transporting the mortal remains and organising the last rites as per the family's wishes. The London-bound AI171 crashed minutes after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. Rupanis son had rushed to Ahmedabad on Saturday to provide a DNA sample at BJ Medical College, expediting the identification process. 'Thrust not achieved, falling, Mayday,' were the last words of Air India flight's pilot before crash Rupanis hometown Rajkot came to a standstill on Saturday, observing a half-day shutdown in tribute to the late leader. The outpouring of grief reflected not just local sentiment but the void left behind in Gujarats political fabric. Born in 1956 in Rangoon (now Yangon), Rupani migrated to Rajkot with his family during political unrest in Myanmar. The son of a grain trader, he went on to script one of Gujarats most enduring political journeys. From a student activist with ABVP to a loyal BJP foot soldier, his career was deeply rooted in ideology and discipline. Rupanis political graph rose steadilyfrom corporator in Rajkot in 1987 to mayor in the late '90s, Rajya Sabha MP (20062012), and twice elected MLA from Rajkot West. He served briefly as Gujarat BJP president in 2016 before being sworn in as the states 16th Chief Minister, succeeding Anandiben Patel. During his term from 2016 to 2021, Rupani was known for his quiet efficiency and behind-the-scenes consensus-building. His leadership was key in stabilising the BJP amid the Patidar agitation and in retaining the partys grip over Saurashtra, a politically volatile region. An RSS loyalist, Rupani was also imprisoned during the Emergency and maintained unwavering commitment to the BJP since its formation in 1980. His proximity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former CM Keshubhai Patel often placed him at the intersection of legacy and leadership within the party. Outside politics, Rupani was involved in social initiatives and managed a family business. A trained stockbroker, he was known for his calm demeanour and administrative acumen. BJP leaders often praised his ability to keep party workers motivated while ensuring seamless governance. Rupanis death marks the end of an erahis political journey closely intertwined with Gujarats rise as a BJP stronghold. He is survived by his wife Anjali Rupani, also an active BJP member, and their two children. As Gujarat mourns, the state prepares to bid farewell to one of its most steadfast sons.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Why Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani Had To Postpone His London Trip
Vijay Rupani left Gandhinagar with aide Shailesh Mandalia and staff, reached Ahmedabad airport by 11:45 am, and boarded the London-bound Air India flight that later crashed
AI171 plane crash: Vijay Rupani's lucky number '1206' becomes date of his last journey
AHMEDABAD: Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani considered '1206' his lucky number and ensured it featured on all vehicles he owned over the years. The number has now become synonymous with one of the worst aviation tragedies in India's history, in which he lost his life along with 264 others on Thursday. Rupani was among 242 persons on board a London-bound Air India flight that crashed into a building of a medical college and hostel in the Meghaninagar area moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The former chief minister considered 1206 as his lucky number, but it has now become the date of his final journey, June 12 (12/6). In his hometown Rajkot, people could identify Rupani's car by its vehicle registration number 1206. According to locals of Rajkot and journalists, Rupani's scooters and cars bore the same number. Rupani was travelling to his daughter's place in London, as his wife Anjaliben, who is also an active member of the BJP, was also there. Anjaliben reached Gandhinagar on Friday morning. Gujarat state BJP chief and Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil on Thursday confirmed Rupani's death in the plane crash. The 68-year-old leader was known for his composed demeanour and firm administrative style. He served as Gujarat's chief minister from August 2016 to September 2021 and steered the state through a critical post-COVID-19 recovery phase. He started off as a student leader, leading several agitations, and was an activist of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad in his college days. In 1975, Rupani was imprisoned for a year in the Bhavnagar jail while protesting against the Emergency. He entered public service in 1987 when he was elected as a corporator in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation and later became the mayor. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha between 2006 and 2012. His tenure as the chief minister saw the launch of the state Industrial Policy 2020 and initiatives for tribal upliftment. Rupani stepped down from the post in September 2021, making way for Bhupendra Patel ahead of state elections. He was later appointed as BJP in-charge of Punjab. 241 passengers died. One survived. His story bears witness to Ahmedabad plane crash horror
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A tragic accident, nation in shock, says Union Minister Amit Shah on Ahmedabad plane crash
AHMEDABAD: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, calling it a devastating accident that has shaken the entire nation. Speaking after a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar, Shah laid out the grim realities of the tragedy and the scale of the response. The ill-fated flight was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. So far, only one passenger has been rescued I have personally met him, Shah revealed. The exact number of deceased can only be confirmed after DNA identification is complete. Shah said the aircraft had 1.25 lakh litres of fuel onboard at the time of crash. Due to the intense heat and high temperature, there was no chance for anyone to survive. The conditions were such that escape was nearly impossible. The recovery of bodies has now been completed, he added, painting a horrific picture of the aftermath. He confirmed that the process of collecting DNA samples from the families of the passengers has already been completed. Those living abroad have also been informed. Around 1,000 DNA tests will need to be conducted here in Gujarat, and we have the capacity for it. With the support of the National Forensic Science University, the testing will be expedited, he assured. Only after DNA matching will the bodies be handed over to the families. Shah also detailed the immediate response from top officials. The moment I received information about the incident, I immediately contacted the Chief Minister, the Home Minister of Gujarat, and the Civil Aviation Department. The Prime Minister was also called immediately . Calling it one of the worst aviation disasters in recent times, Shah said, Many lives have been lost in this devastating accident, and the entire nation is in shock. My deepest condolences go out to the families of those who lost their lives. On behalf of the Gujarat government, I also extend sympathies to all those who have died or been injured. In closing, Shah reflected on the sheer unpredictability of the tragedy: This was a tragic accident and no one can stop it.
Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani feared to be among passengers
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is feared to have been among the passengers on board the Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating as flight AI 171, crashed in a residential area near Meghani Nagar just minutes after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 pm. Gujarat BJP spokesperson Yagnesh Dave confirmed that Rupani had planned to travel on the flight but added that his current status remained unknown. While official confirmation from aviation authorities is still awaited, multiple reports have cited a passenger list that names Vijay Ramniklal Rupani as the 12th passenger, reportedly travelling in Business Class (Z category). Sources close to the former Chief Minister indicated that he had plans to travel to the UK, reportedly to bring back his wife, Anjali Rupani, who is currently in London. Visuals from outside Rupanis Rajkot residence showed a grim and anxious atmosphere, with concerned neighbours and well-wishers gathering outside. We are extremely worried. We've been neighbours since 1988. This feels like its happening to our own family, said a long-time neighbour, Kiran, speaking to news agency ANI . Former minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, a close associate of Rupani, said he rushed to the former CMs Gandhinagar residence upon hearing about the crash. I knew he was scheduled to travel to London today, though I wasnt sure if he boarded that flight. After seeing the news, I came straight here and will now go to the airport for more clarity, he said. The aircraft was reportedly carrying 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Police said several casualties were feared. Many of the injured have been shifted to the citys civil hospital. Emergency response operations are ongoing. At least 50 bodies have been recovered from the crash site. Following the crash, all flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice, according to information from the airport spokesperson. Air India issued a dedicated passenger hotline - 1800 5691 444 - to provide information about the crash. Ahmedabad City Police also released an emergency helpline - 079-25620359 - for updates and assistance. The state and central governments are closely monitoring the situation. IndiGo Chennai-Ahmedabad flight returns mid-air following Air India flight crash
Gujarat cops arrest four from 'Khekda gang' in connection with metro cable thefts
AHMEDABAD: In a high-stakes crackdown, Gujarat's Gandhinagar Local Crime Branch has dismantled the notorious 'Khekda Gang'a professional cable theft syndicate behind sweeping metro heists across India. The gang operated with surgical precision across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh, looting high-value metro cables under the radar. With 35 major thefts already traced to them, the gang had turned metro lines into a lucrative crime corridor. In a decisive strike, police have arrested four key operatives, while 11 gang members remain at large, triggering a nationwide manhunt. According to official police records, the gang's latest strike occurred on the night of June 2, 2025, during an IPL match, when they stole 700 meters of cable worth Rs 17.85 lakh near the old Koba Metro station in Gandhinagar. Exploiting the deserted stretch near the Infocity Post Office area between 2 and 3 am, the thieves scaled trees and metro pillars to execute the high-voltage heist. Speaking to the media in Gandhinagar, SP Ravi Teja Wasam Shett said: Following the incident, police deployed technical surveillance and relied on informants to track the suspects to a rented house in Kalol, where the stolen cables were being processed. Acting swiftly, the Crime Branch raided the house and arrested Musharraf Irshad Mulejat, Rashid Ishaq Ismail Dhobi, Rashid Abdul Aziz Shabbir Ansari, and Irshad Majeed Allamehar Malik. Inside, they found cables stripped for copper, packed and ready for shipment to Delhi by train. During interrogation, the arrested men confessed to operating in 14 metro locations in Delhi, 12 in Pune, 6 in Panvel (Navi Mumbai), and several more in Bhopal and Indore. Their method was chillingly systematic: they would travel to cities with active metro lines, rent hotel rooms near stations, book vehicles via JustDial, and secure safehouses through local brokers. Once the logistics were set, the gang would identify metro bridge pillars near trees or walls, climb using ropes, and cut the heavy-duty cables with industrial cutters. They then stripped the plastic or rubber coating, extracted the copper wiring, packed it, and sent it via train from Ahmedabad's Kalupur station to Delhi. There, the metal was sold through a network of illegal dealers. Notably, Raja Qureshi, who did not physically participate in the Ahmedabad theft, acted as a receiver, arranging transport and resale of stolen goods while funding other gang operations. The police have registered the case under Sections 35(1)(e) and 106(1) of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, and further investigation is underway to trace the absconding members and dismantle the broader syndicate. With these arrests, police believe they have delivered a significant blow to one of India's most organised metro cable theft rings.
Gujarat Information Commission demands end to CIDs RTI exemption in cyber fraud cases
AHMEDABAD: In a game-changing decision, the Gujarat State Information Commission has slammed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) (Crime) for hiding behind a 19-year-old RTI exemption to deny critical information to cyber fraud victims. The Commission has now recommended the state government revoke the special immunity granted to CID Crime regarding cyber fraud casesdelivering a major win for transparency and the rights of hundreds of duped citizens. The exemption, in effect since October 25, 2005, under a Home Department notification, placed CID Crime beyond the purview of the Right to Information Act for crime-related investigations. However, the recent judgment has pierced this shield in the context of cybercrime, which the Commission argued is no longer a conventional sensitive crime but a rapidly escalating public menace impacting citizens daily. The ruling stemmed from a plea by Rakesh Kumar Prajapati, a Gandhinagar resident who lost Rs 4.5 lakh to cyber fraud. After filing a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell, Prajapati sought the FIR copy and related documents under the RTI Act. CID Crime rejected his request, citing the 2005 exemption. Unwilling to accept silence in the face of theft, Prajapati took the matter to the State Information Commission. Presiding over the case, Information Commissioner Nikhil Bhatt issued a sharp rebuke to CID Crime's blanket denial. In his remarks, Bhatt stressed that while CID handles sensitive investigations, cyber fraudnow affecting thousands of citizens dailydemands a different approach. When a person becomes a victim of digital theft, they want to know what steps were taken, what progress was made, and whether they will ever recover their money. Denying this under the guise of secrecy is unjustifiable, Bhatt noted. He emphasised that neither police stations nor CIDs cyber cell offers victims even the basic visibility into the status of their complaints. This, he argued, amounts to a denial of the fundamental right to know, protected under the RTI Act. Going beyond the individual case, the Commission invoked its powers under Section 25(3)(g) of the RTI Act to recommend structural reforms. It has urged the state government to amend the 2005 notification, specifically withdrawing exemptions for cyber fraud data from CID Crime, Local Crime Branches, and other crime branches across Gujarat. This ruling could potentially dismantle a long-standing wall of bureaucratic opacity and mark a critical step toward greater accountability in cybercrime investigations. If the state government acts on the recommendation, victims like Prajapati will no longer be left in the darkand the CID may finally be held answerable in the digital age.
Rs 7.3 crore MGNREGA scam uncovered in Bharuch amid growing Gujarat rural job scheme crisis
AHMEDABAD: The corruption in the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) continues to deepen in Gujarat. Following massive irregularities unearthed in Dahod, Panchmahal, and Narmada districts, Bharuch has now been added to the list exposing yet another multi-crore scam under the Central governments flagship employment scheme for the rural poor. According to a police complaint filed at Bharuch A Division, a staggering Rs 7.30 crore has been siphoned off through fraudulent practices across 56 villages in the talukas of Amod, Jambusar, and Hansot. Officials say the fraud stems from collusion between contractors and government personnel. The First Information Report (FIR), lodged at Bharuch A Division Police Station on Friday, 30 May 2025, names two firms Muralidhar Enterprise and Jalaram Enterprise accused of gross irregularities in executing clay-metal road works across 11 villages, covering projects from January 20, 2023, to the present. Citing a technical audit, the FIR notes, In each of the 11 villages, despite road lengths being consistent, the agencies arbitrarily segmented the roads into different parts averaging 236 metres per segment violating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and government-prescribed criteria. The complaint further alleges that the contractors failed to meet material specifications. According to the FIR, They did not use metal of the required thickness, failed to incorporate quarry spoil, and did not supply the approved construction materials. Instead, they fraudulently inflated material usage figures and generated bogus bills. The scale of the fraud was significant. Knowing the bills were fabricated, the FIR states, Muralidhar Enterprise claimed Rs 13,05,676.51 and Jalaram Enterprise claimed Rs 6,58,898.89. Both amounts were processed and disbursed as genuine, leading to wrongful gains totalling Rs 19,64,575.40 by the contractors. However, the fraud was not limited to private entities alone. The FIR delivers damning accusations against government personnel, asserting a broader, premeditated conspiracy. Although both agencies were only authorised to supply materials, the complaint reads, government officers, employees, and contractual staff colluded with them, bypassing MGNREGAs e-Gram Panchayat protocols. They undertook mechanical construction of roads and submitted fake work proposals. The fallout, as revealed in the FIR, is massive: This collusion led to the embezzlement of public property, submission of fraudulent proposals, misappropriation of funds, and ultimately, a loss of Rs 7.3 crore to the state exchequer across 56 villages in Bharuch taluka. The FIR concludes by framing the act as a breach of trust and criminal deception against the government, accusing all involved of orchestrating deep-rooted financial irregularities under the pretense of rural development. The Congress party has launched a fierce attack on BJP leaders and the ruling government, directly linking them to the widening MGNREGA scam in Gujarat. We submitted a written plea to the TDO and DDO two years ago, but it was ignored, said GPCC State General Secretary Sandeep Singh Mangrola. BJP leaders are involved, so no fair probe is happening. If a real investigation takes place, it will reach Gandhinagar. We demand a SIT under judicial oversight to probe MGNREGA scams across Gujarat. Opposition Leader Amit Chavda first exposed a Rs 250 crore MGNREGA scam in Devgadhbaria and Dhanpur, Dahod. Subsequent probes confirmed Rs 71 crore siphoned off, implicating firms linked to Minister Bachu Khabars sons, both arrested. Next, Congress revealed a Rs 109 crore fraud in Jambughoda, implicating BJP-linked agencies. Then came AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava, uncovering a scam in Narmada, tied to a Congress leader from Junagadh. Now, Bharuch joins the growing list of districts tainted by the MGNREGA scam trail.
No proxy war, will be answered accordingly, says PM in Gujarat
AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday declared that cross-border terrorism is no longer a proxy war for Pakistan but a deliberate war strategy. You are already at war, and you will receive the response accordingly, he warned. Addressing a gathering at the launch of Urban Development Year 2025 in Gandhinagar, the prime minister said state honours given to terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor meant Pakistan was no longer indulging in shadow warfare. Modi said, This can no longer be called a proxy war. The terrorists killed after May 6 were given state honoursPakistans flags draped their coffins, and their army saluted them. This isnt covert terror; its an official war tactic. He warned that India would respond accordingly: You are already at war, and we will answer in kind. We seek no enmity, only peace and progressfor ourselves and the world. But make no mistake: we will not tolerate aggression. Fight is with terror, not people...choose peace or face bullet: PM Modi slams Pakistans terror nexus Highlighting Indias swift retaliation, he said, Nine terrorist hideouts were identified and destroyed in just 22 minutes. It was a bold, decisive strikeexecuted in front of cameras, so no one back home would dare ask for proof. He likened Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terror to a thorn in Indias side. Shareer kitna hi swasth kyu naa ho lekin agar ek kaanta chubhta hai toh poora shareer pareshan rehta hai. Ab humne tay kar liya hai uss kaante ko nikaal ke rahenge (No matter how healthy the body is, even a single thorn can cause constant pain. Now, we have resolved that we will remove that thorn). Asserting that Operation Sindoor, launched on the night of May 6 by our armed forces, will now advance with the strength of the people, he called for nationwide participation in building a self-reliant India. This mission isnt just about military mightits about every citizen stepping up. If we want a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and aim to take our economy from the 4th to the 3rd spot globally, we must stop depending on foreign goods, Modi said. PM slams state honours for slain ultras Modi noted, This can no longer be called a proxy war. The terrorists killed after May 6 were given state honours Pakistans flags draped their coffins, and their army saluted them. This isnt covert terror; its an official war tactic. IWT move enough to make Pak sweat Speaking on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which is in abeyance, the Prime Minister said: I havent done much yetweve only said that were keeping the treaty in abeyance. That alone is enough to make them sweat over there (in Pakistan).
Dams not maintained properly, desilting neglected due to IWT: PM
With treaty in abeyance, Pak facing heat Terrorism Paks deliberate war strategy GANDHINAGAR, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said terrorism was not a proxy war but a deliberate war strategy adopted by Pakistan, and India will respond to it accordingly. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking at a Gujarat Government programme here, he also batted for buying Indian products to boost the countrys economy. Click here to watch video Refusing to make any distinction between non-state [] The post Dams not maintained properly, desilting neglected due to IWT: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India will weed out terrorism with conviction: PM
Gandhinagar, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India has made up its mind to weed out the thorn of terrorism and pursue it with full conviction. Recalling the first terrorist attack on India in 1947, right after the Partition of India into 3 parts, Modi said one part was usurped by [] The post India will weed out terrorism with conviction: PM appeared first on Northlines .
Terrorism Is Pakistans Deliberate `War Strategy, India To Respond Accordingly: PM Modi
GANDHINAGAR, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said terrorism was not a proxy war but a deliberate war strategy adopted by Pakistan, and India will respond to it accordingly. Refusing to make any distinction between non-state and state actors in Pakistan, Modi said the neighbouring country is engaging in war by continuing to support terrorism. `Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) is our `sanskar (value imbibed through tradition), we want happiness for our neighbours too, but if [] The post Terrorism Is Pakistans Deliberate `War Strategy, India To Respond Accordingly: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, the first time he has visited his home state following Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Earlier today, the Prime Minister held a roadshow before laying the foundation stone for several development projects in Gandhinagar.
Photos: PM Modi holds roadshow in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a grand roadshow in Gujarats Gandhinagar, drawing thousands of supporters and locals. The streets of Gandhinagar came alive with chants of Bharat Mata ki Jai, Indian Army Zindabad, and Hindustan Zindabad as more than 30,000 BJP workers and countless residents lined the route to greet the Prime Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Terrorism Paks War Strategy, India To Respond Accordingly: PM Modi
Gandhinagar, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said terrorism practiced by Pakistan is not a proxy war but a deliberate war strategy and India will respond accordingly. Pakistan is engaging in war through terrorism, Modi said, while speaking about Operation Sindoor at the urban development programme of Gujarat Government. We cant call this a proxy war as those who were killed on May 6 night (in Indian strikes on terror camps in Pakistan) were given state honours in [] The post Terrorism Paks War Strategy, India To Respond Accordingly: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
For 75 years, we tolerated proxy wars: PM Modi
Gandhinagar: On the second day of his Gujarat visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued hammering Pakistan over its support to terrorism and said that for 75 years India has tolerated proxy warsbut not any more. PM Modi said this on Tuesday, while attending the celebrations commemorating 20 years of Gujarats Urban Growth Story at Gandhinagars Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Modi Holds Mega Roadshow in Gandhinagar Amid Huge Crowds
Fourth roadshow during Gujarat visit follows Operation Sindoor; large turnout seen along Raj Bhavan to Mahatma Mandir route
PM Modi Holds Mega Roadshow In Gandhinagar On Day 2 Of Gujarat Visit
This is PM Modi's first visit to his home state since Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Gandhinagar, To Launch Projects Worth Over Rs 5,500 Cr | Video
PM Modi To Launch Gujarat's Urban Development Plan In Gandhinagar Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Urban Development Year 2025 in Gujarat's Gandhinagar on Tuesday, marking 20 years of the state's structured and sustainable urban transformation.
Col Sofiya Qureshi's family joins Modi's roadshow in Gujarat
During his two-day Gujarat visit, PM Modi is scheduled to take part in public events in Dahod, Bhuj and Gandhinagar and inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for a series of development projects costing over Rs 82,950 crore, an official release stated.
Prime Minister Modi holds roadshow in Vadodara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Vadodara on Monday morning upon his arrival in Gujarat for a two-day visit. The prime minister is scheduled to take part in public events in Dahod, Bhuj and Gandhinagar and inaugurate various projects worth Rs 82,950 crore, an official release said. PM Modi was accorded a grand welcome upon his arrival at the Vadodara airport at around 10 am on Monday and a 1-km roadshow till the Airforce station. People gathered on both sides of the route to congratulate him for the success of India's 'Operation Sindoor ' against Pakistan. #WATCH | People shower flower petals as Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow in Vadodara, Gujarat During his 2-day visit to Gujarat, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various developmental projects in the state. (Source: ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/wcl5Ny6fCP ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2025
PM Modi Arrives In Gujarat For Two-Day Visit; Holds Roadshow In Vadodara
VADODARA, May 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Vadodara on Monday morning upon his arrival in Gujarat for a two-day visit. The prime minister is scheduled to take part in public events in Dahod, Bhuj and Gandhinagar and inaugurate various projects worth Rs 82,950 crore, an official release said. PM Modi was accorded a grand welcome upon his arrival at the Vadodara airport at around 10 am on Monday and held a 1-km roadshow till the Airforce [] The post PM Modi Arrives In Gujarat For Two-Day Visit; Holds Roadshow In Vadodara appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 5,536 cr in Gandhinagar on May 27
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth 5,536 crore in Gujarat during his two-day visit. The projects span urban development, water resources, roads and buildings, and healthcare, including the inauguration of over 22,000 residential units and the Sabarmati Riverfront development.
PM Modi To Inaugurate Nation's First 9,000 HP Locomotive Engine In Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit his home state, Gujarat, on May 26 and 27, for the first time after Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister will attend programmes in three districts, including Gandhinagar, Kutch and Dahod.
PM Modi inaugurates 103 Amrit Bharat stations across 18 states; check full list
Narendra Modi launched 103 Amrit Bharat Stations across 18 states. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to upgrade railway stations in phases. The scheme focuses on modernizing infrastructure and improving connectivity. Stations will integrate local heritage and culture. Gandhinagar was the first station upgraded under this scheme. Many Amrit Stations are being inaugurated in different states.
India to lead UNs International Year of Cooperatives 2025; Amit Shah unveils PACS-driven reform plan
AHMEDABAD: In a high-stakes address at the Maha Sammelan in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Union Minister Amit Shah declared Indias lead role in the UN-designated International Year of Cooperatives 2025. Linking grassroots reform with global recognition, Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday outlined a nationwide revival plan focused on strengthening Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), promoting tech-driven transparency, and enhancing citizen participation. With 57 initiatives already in motion and a target to establish 2 lakh PACS by 2029, Shah said the Centre is positioning the cooperative movement as a key pillar of Viksit Bharat. Kicking off the address, Shah highlighted the global spotlight on cooperatives, announcing that the United Nations will mark 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. He underscored that the term cooperative remains as relevant today as it was in the 1900s, with India set to lead this international movement, an initiative launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021 to revive Indias fading cooperative sector. Tying Indias domestic reforms with global developments, Shah noted that the country had introduced two core principles, Sahkar se Samriddhi and The Role of Cooperation in Viksit Bharat, as pillars of the cooperative renaissance. Todays conference in Gujarat, he said, is a direct outcome of this broader national effort. He stressed that revitalising the cooperative sector must begin at the grassroots, particularly by empowering Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and farmers. Without transforming these foundational units, broader reforms would remain ineffective. To this end, Shah called for enhanced training, awareness, and transparency across all cooperative institutions. Marking a strategic shift, Shah emphasised the government's focus on both the science of cooperation and science in cooperation. Reflecting on the historic decline of Indias cooperative movement, once deeply embedded in the freedom struggle, he said it was now the collective duty of stakeholders to re-establish cooperatives across states and districts. The aim, he added, is to fortify institutions at the district, state, and national levels, building a robust and resilient cooperative framework. In a significant structural reform, Shah announced the addition of a fourth tier to the global three-tier cooperative system, ensuring national institutions align with local-level cooperatives. This expansion, he said, would be a critical mission during the International Year of Cooperatives. Outlining the governments roadmap, Shah detailed a three-pronged strategy - mainstreaming cooperation in governance, embedding transparency through technology, and mobilising citizen participation. He revealed that the Ministry of Cooperation has launched 57 diverse initiatives to accelerate this campaign. Education is also being revamped. Shah announced the establishment of Tribhuvan Sahakari University to serve as a national hub for cooperative studies. States, he said, are now aligning their cooperative education frameworks with this vision. Reiterating the centrality of PACS, Shah declared the government's target to establish one PACS in every panchayat by 2029, amounting to over 2 lakh new PACS and dairies. Additionally, around 22 services have been integrated into PACS, enhancing their functional scope. He also confirmed that a policy is being formulated to rehabilitate defunct PACS and enable the creation of new ones. Shah concluded by calling for deeper synergy under the principle of Cooperation Amongst Cooperatives. He urged all primary cooperative societies and dairies to maintain accounts with district cooperative banks, fostering inter-institutional coordination and financial discipline. With 2025 approaching, Shah made it clear, India is not just participating in the International Year of Cooperatives, it is leading it, with bold reforms aimed at building a cooperative-powered Viksit Bharat. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday addressed the Maha Sammelan in Ahmedabad, The event, hosted by the Gujarat State Cooperative Federation, saw the presence of Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and other key figures. Tying local action to national vision, Shah also joined the Tiranga Yatra in Gandhinagar and participated in multiple programmes on his second day in Gujarat.
Amit Shah Launches Development Projects Worth Rs 708 Crore In Gujarat's Gandhinagar
Indian Army struck 100 km inside Pakistan, defying nuclear threats in historic first: Amit Shah
AHMEDABAD: For the first time since independence, the Indian Army has struck Pakistani and terrorist camps up to 100 kilometres inside Pakistan, a move that defied nuclear threats and signalled Indias resolve. Those who believed their atomic warnings would deter action were mistaken, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday, as he began a two-day visit to Gujarat. He asserted that Indias three armed forces had responded to ricks with stones, underscoring a tougher military posture. In a scathing address to the public, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted, For the first time since independence, the Indian Army has destroyed Pakistani and terrorist camps up to 100 kilometres inside Pakistan. Those who were threatening us with nuclear bombs believed we would be intimidated, but that didnt happen. Our three armed forces responded to bricks with stones. Before Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, the country suffered years of unchecked terrorist attacks. Terrorists from Pakistan routinely killed our soldiers, bombed our cities, and plotted with impunity. No strong response was ever given, Shah said. Contrasting the past with the present, Shah emphasised the government's decisive retaliation. Since Modi ji took oath, there have been three major terrorist attacksUri, Pulwama, and recently Pahalgam. But every single time, India has struck back with clarity and strength, and the world has taken notice. Pakistan now lives in fear, he declared. Modi government 'buckled under US pressure' at IMF meeting on Pakistan loans: Congress Shah recounted Indias military responses point by point: Uri answered with a surgical strike. Pulwama led to an air strike. And after the Pahalgam attack, we launched Operation Sindoor . Terrorist headquarters were flattened. Those who planned these attacks have been silenced. He said the international security community has been stunned by the scale and precision of Operation Sindoor. When global experts analyse it, theyre shocked. Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba camps were razed. Terrorists who dared to murder unarmed Indians, asking them their religion before killing, have been paid back with interest. We destroyed nine terror hubs, where they trained and stored weapons, and sent a clear message, terror against India will be met with force, Shah added. He detailed how India pushed deep into enemy territory. Our forces struck within 100 kilometres inside Pakistan. Bombs hit those responsible for international terror. To anyone targeting Indians, this is our message: retaliation will be swift and twice as strong. Pakistan a threat to humanity, cant be trusted: Owaisi on message to world as all-party delegate Referring to retaliatory actions from across the border, Shah claimed India's air defences stood firm. On the 8th, Pakistan tried to strike civilians from Kutch to Kashmir. Not a single missile or drone hit Indian soil, our defences held perfectly under Modi jis leadership, he said. He revealed that India destroyed 15 Pakistani airbase targets the next day. On the 9th, we neutralised their air strike capacity at multiple bases without harming civilians. Our armed forces proved our missile systems are unstoppable. Shah claimed this marked a historic moment. Our Army, Navy, and Air Force didnt just answer, they dominated. The world is witnessing the power of our forces and the resolve of Prime Minister Modi, Shah concluded. Union Home Minister Amit Shah began a two-day visit to Gujarat on Saturday. He inaugurated health centres in Vavol and Pethapur, and an underpass in Gandhinagar. In the evening, he addressed Kolavada villagers after unveiling a lake and civic projects.
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AHMEDABAD: As a high-alert precaution, blackouts has been imposed in all 71 villages of Santalpur taluka bordering Gujarat's Patan district besides Kutch district on Saturday, while operations at Deen Dayal Port Kandla and Mundra Adani Port have been suspended until further notice, sources said. Eight airports across Gujarat Bhuj, Kandla, Keshod, Jamnagar, Naliya, Mundra, Rajkot, and Porbandar have been closed as a precautionary measure and will remain shut until May 14. In Jamnagar, the District Collector announced that an emergency situation has been declared following a forecast warning from Air Force Station Jamnagar, prompting authorities to sound sirens and urge citizens to remain indoors and seek safe shelter. According to a news agency, the Western Railway has suspended night trains traveling to Rajasthan via Bhuj in Gujarat due to security concerns. Several trains have either been halted midway or cancelled. The Jamnagar Collector said, The administration has requested all citizens to implement the blackout declared in Jamnagar district from 8:00 PM tonight to 6:00 AM tomorrow. In view of the prevailing war situation, everyone is once again urged to remain completely alert, avoid unnecessary movement, and stay in safe places. A warning siren has been sounded for Jamnagar district. Citizens are advised to take shelter and refrain from moving in public places. The administration is fully prepared to meet any eventuality. The Patan Collector said on social media platform X, As a precautionary measure, a blackout will be imposed in all 71 villages of Santalpur taluka, bordering Patan district, today. All citizens are urged to avoid rumors and follow the instructions provided by the administration. Markets shut in Pathankot after explosion-like sounds; air sirens ring out in Punjab districts The Kutch Collector said, A blackout has been declared in Kutch district from 7 PM tonight to 6 AM tomorrow. The district administration requests everyone to implement it voluntarily. In a review meeting held via video conference on Saturday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel assured that the state government has sufficient stocks of essential commodities, medicines, fuel, and other supplies. The meeting, attended by administrative officials from all districts, emphasized that border districts could directly contact the state government for additional resources if needed. CM Patel also directed that secretaries assigned to border districts offer guidance to local administrations. The meeting, held at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar, included Minister of State for Home Affairs Harsh Sanghvi and Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi. It focused on the safety of citizens, especially in border areas, with CM Patel reviewing preparedness in districts like Banaskantha, Kutch, Patan, and Jamnagar. To ensure effective communication, the CM instructed officials to ready satellite phones, wireless systems, and walkie-talkies. He also directed the strengthening of evacuation plans for vulnerable border villages, with accessible shelters and transport arrangements for smooth relocations. Additionally, Patel called for the Road Construction Department to remain on high alert in border districts, ensuring quick road repairs if necessary. Updates from various departments highlighted ongoing efforts: food stock levels are being monitored, while health services are bolstered with medical staff and ambulances stationed at key locations. Blood donation camps are being organized to secure sufficient blood supplies. Terror launchpad in Pakistan opposite Jammu's Akhnoor sector destroyed: BSF
Gujarat border villages plunge into second day of blackouts, drones resurface near Kutch
AHMEDABAD: Gujarats border regions entered a second consecutive day of blackouts on Thursday following renewed drone sightings near Kutch, deepening security concerns along the Indo-Pak border. A total of 24 villages across Kutch and Banaskantha remained without power as authorities extended the shutdown enforced after Wednesdays drone scare. The blackout has now also impacted villages in parts of Patan district, particularly in the Santalpur taluka, officials confirmed. On Wednesday, three drones were shot down while attempting to breach Indian airspace in the Kutch region, prompting an immediate ramp-up in security protocols. Sources have now indicated that drones were once again sighted along the Kutch border, heightening alert levels. Mamlatdar Ajit Singh Chauhan, who is in charge of Palanpur city in Banaskantha district, told local media, The Banaskantha district administration is fully equipped to handle the tense situation between India and Pakistan. The district control room is operating 24 hours a day, and control rooms have also been set up at the taluka level. If any untoward incident occurs, the administration will take immediate action. In a high-level review meeting held at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar today, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a series of sweeping measures in response to the escalating tensions. The meeting was convened on 9 May, 2025. Following the meeting, the Chief Minister posted on X that all leaves of government employees across departments, boards, corporations, panchayats, municipal bodies, and grant-in-aid institutions have been cancelled with immediate effect. Officers and employees currently on leave have been instructed to return to duty without delay, and strict directions have been issued against leaving headquarters without prior approval. The state government has also imposed a complete ban on the use of firecrackers and drones at all events and public functions until 15 May, as part of broader efforts to ensure public safety.
CBI searches 11 locations in Guj, Raj in alleged corruption case against IRS officer Santosh Karnani
NEW DELHI, May 8: The CBI on Thursday conducted searches at 11 locations in Gujarat and Rajasthan in connection with an alleged corruption case against 2005-batch IRS officer Santosh Karnani, officials said. The agency conducted the searches on 11 premises linked to Karnani, his associates and family members in Gandhinagar, Ahemdabad and Jaipur, they said. The CBI booked Karnani and his wife under the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, the [] The post CBI searches 11 locations in Guj, Raj in alleged corruption case against IRS officer Santosh Karnani appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gujarat: 14 Killed In Rain-Related Incidents; IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms For Next Few Days
As many as 168 out of 253 talukas in the state received unseasonal rains in the last 24 hours, with Kheda, Gandhinagar, Mehsana and Vadodara districts getting 25 to 40 mm rains.
ED conducts searches in Ahmedabad in scam related to mismanagement of Waqf properties
AHMEDABAD: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted multiple searches in Gujarat as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged financial irregularities and misuse of certain Waqf properties in the state, official sources said. A case has been filed by the agency under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) taking cognisance of a Ahmedabad Police FIR field against one Salim Khan Jumma Khan Pathan, Mohammad Yasar Abdulhamiya Sheikh, Mehmud Khan Jumma Khan Pathan, Fezmohamad Pir Mohammad Chobdar and Saheed Ahmad Yakubhai Sheikh. The accused had illegally claimed to be trustees of the Kanch Ki Masjid Trust and Shah Bada Kasam Trust, the agency said. About nine premises of the accused and their associates are being raided across Gujarat by the Ahmedabad zonal office of the federal probe agency, the sources said. The accused entered into fraud lease agreements, extorted rents from tenants, and submitted false affidavits to the Waqf Board, according to agency sources. The ED suspects that the accused built shops on Trust's land and collected rent and committed fraud and conspiracy against the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Waqf Board for personal gains. Sources said a plot of land located adjacent to the 'Kanch Ki Masjid' was originally owned by the Kanch Ki Masjid Trust. This land, according to sources, was given to the AMC years ago with an agreement that it would be used for the construction of two Urdu schools. The intent was to provide education to local children of classes 1 to 7. The school was damaged during the 2001 earthquake and later demolished in 2009. About 150-200 houses and 25-30 shops were built here illegally between 2008 and 2025. Rent was collected by the accused persons every month from these immovable assets but not deposited into the trust's account. The accused are alleged to have siphoned off the trust money and land which was originally meant for community welfare, according to the sources. The accused submitted a forged affidavit to the Waqf Board at Gandhinagar in 2024 to falsely claim trusteeship. This was reportedly used to mislead both the board and the AMC, the ED suspects.
14 killed in rain-related incidents in Gujarat; IMD forecasts thunderstorms for next few days
AHMEDABAD: At least 14 persons have died in rain-related incidents as thunderstorms, along with strong winds and dust storms, battered several parts of Gujarat, officials said on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds of up to 50-60 kmph across the state for the next few days. As many as 168 out of 253 talukas in the state received unseasonal rains in the last 24 hours, with Kheda, Gandhinagar, Mehsana and Vadodara districts getting 25 to 40 mm rains, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said in its update. Officials said strong winds uprooted trees, hoardings, and pillars, and parts of houses collapsed in several districts, leaving many injured. According to the SEOC, thirteen persons died in rain-related incidents such as lightning, electrocution, and collapse of trees, houses and hoardings in Ahmedabad, Anand, Kheda, Dahod, Aravalli and Vadodara districts of Gujarat on Monday, and one person died in lightning strike in Ahmedabad's Viramgam on Sunday. Four deaths were reported in Kheda district, three in Vadodara, two each in Ahmedabad, Dahod and Aravalli, and one in Anand district, it stated. Four people died as trees fell on them, while two were killed after coming under hoardings. Two died due to electrocution, three due to lightning, and three others after parts of houses fell on them, the SEOC said. More than a dozen huts were destroyed in a fire as strong winds caused it to spread rapidly at Limkheda in Dahod district, officials said. Isolated parts of Banaskantha, Kutch, Sabarkantha, Aravalli and Anand districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall in the next three days, it said. Daytime temperatures dropped in parts of Gujarat due to unseasonal showers. Temperatures are likely to fall by 3-5 degrees Celsius over the next few days, the IMD said.
3.4 magnitude quake jolts north Gujarat, no damage reported; epicentre near Vav in Banaskantha
AHMEDABAD: A tremor of 3.4 magnitude hit north Gujarat in the wee hours of Saturday, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) stated. According to the district authorities, there was no report of casualty or property damage. The tremor, with its epicentre near Vav in Banaskantha district, was recorded at 3.35 am, the ISR said in its latest report. The Gandhinagar-based institute said the tremor was recorded around 27 km east-north-east (ENE) from Vav at a depth of 4.9 km. Gujarat is a high earthquake-risk area and has suffered nine major earthquakes in the past 200 years, according to the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA). The earthquake in Kutch on January 26, 2001, was the third largest and second most destructive in India over the last two centuries, according to the GSDMA. A large number of towns and villages in the district had suffered almost complete destruction in the earthquake, which killed nearly 13,800 persons and left 1.67 lakh others injured.
Air Marshal N Tiwari Takes Charge As Vice Chief Of Air Staff
New Delhi, May 2: Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari on Friday took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff. He succeeds Air Marshal S P Dharkar, who superannuated on April 30. Before taking charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Tiwari served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Gandhinagar-based South Western Air Command (SWAC). The air marshal was given a guard of honour at the Air Headquarters Vayu Bhawan. He was [] The post Air Marshal N Tiwari Takes Charge As Vice Chief Of Air Staff appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CBI takes NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak kingpin Sanjeev Mukhiya on four-day remand
PATNA: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday took Sanjeev Kumar Singh , alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, on a four-day remand for interrogation in connection with the NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak case. Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind behind several question paper leak rackets, was arrested from Patna last Friday. CBI special judge Sunil Kumar-2 granted the four-day remand after a petition was filed seeking his custody for interrogation in the undergraduate medical entrance exam case. Although the CBI had requested a seven-day remand, the court granted only four. Mukhiya, a native of Bihars Nalanda district, is believed to be at the centre of an inter-state solver gang involved in leaking question papers of various national-level exams. We hope to get substantial clue in the medical entrance exam question paper leak case, said an investigating officer on condition of anonymity. During an earlier interrogation by Bihar Polices Economic Offences Unit (EOU), Mukhiya reportedly claimed that he had helped several politicians, doctors and government officers by securing medical college seats for their children. He also confessed to maintaining connections with teachers at private coaching institutes, who would send candidates to him. He disclosed that the leaks were carried out in collusion with certain printing press employees. As soon as his men would inform him about question of a particular examination being printed in a press, he would start his work and contact them, the officer said. Mukhiya would allegedly offer hefty bribes to gain access to the papers. NTA initiates action against Telegram, Instagram channels claiming NEET-UG question paper leak Once the question papers were dispatched from the press, his men coordinated with carrier agents. The examination centre authorities were reportedly aware of only two locks on the boxes carrying the question papers, while Mukhiya had access to a third hidden lock. He would open the boxes, make xerox copies of the papers, reseal them carefully, and send them to the examination centres without raising suspicion. The xeroxed question papers were solved by his solver teams and passed on to the candidates before the exams. For the NEET-UG examination, the gang charged between Rs 40 to 50 lakh per candidate. Mukhiya claimed to have strong connections in examination rackets operating in Dehradun, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Gurugram, Noida and Gandhinagar. We used to take help of each other in our work, an investigating officer quoted him as saying. Revealing his personal motivation, Mukhiya reportedly told interrogators that he entered the question paper leak business to accumulate enough money to make his wife an MLA and eventually an MP. He said he had expanded his network to states including Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Punjab and West Bengal. Additional Director General (ADG) of EOU, Naiyar Hasnain Khan, said information had been sought regarding the cases registered against Mukhiya in other states. We have shared relevant information to police officers of different states where Mukhiya has been links, Khan said. The ADG clarified that Mukhiya was arrested from an apartment near Saguna Mor under Danapur police limits in connection with the Bihar constable and teachers recruitment exam leak cases being probed by the states investigating agency. Mukhiya also confessed during interrogation that his son, Dr Shiv Prakash, and his associate, Rocky, were active members of the gang. He admitted to his involvement in leaks of question papers of NEET, BPSC, and constable recruitment exams in both Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
BJP reshuffle in Gujarat paused amid Pahalgam fallout; but district-level presidents announced
AHMEDABAD: Amid nationwide outrage over the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, political developments in Gujarat have slowed, with the BJPs long-anticipated state-level shake-up now caught in a cloud of uncertainty. Despite this pause, the party made an unexpected move on Tuesday by announcing new district-level presidents, signalling selective progress in its internal restructuring. Delhi has become the epicentre of high-level political activity, as pressure mounts on Pakistan following the Pahalgam incident. In Gujarat, however, all eyes remain on two major questions: who will be the next BJP state president, and when will the long-delayed cabinet expansion take place? Over the past fortnight, speculation surged after Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on 21 April. A day later, BJP state chief C.R. Patil held a closed-door meeting with Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, further fuelling rumours of imminent changes. The BJP was reportedly considering a young OBC leader for the state presidents post, but sources now say the terror attack has shifted the narrative. Despite the expiration of Patils term, he is expected to remain in his role until political conditions stabilise. Plans to expand the Gujarat cabinet, with ministerial berths for ex-Congress members who switched to the BJP, have also been put on hold indefinitely. Given the current national climate, the cabinet expansion will not proceed anytime soon, said a party source. In a move that caught many by surprise, the BJP announced new district-level appointments on Tuesday. New presidents were named for Ahmedabad city, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Porbandar and Vadodara, indicating that while state-level decisions remain in limbo, the party is not shying away from recalibrating local leadership. The swift succession of high-level meetings in Delhi has kept Gujarats political circles on edge. For now, the BJPs larger reshuffle remains on standbyits course altered by national developments beyond the states borders.
Ramban Landslide: All 50 Pilgrims From Gujarat Safe, Says Relief Commissioner
Gandhinagar, Apr 21: All 50 pilgrims from Gujarat who were stranded in the landslide incident in Ramban in Jammu-Kashmir are safe, Gujarat Commissioner of Relief Alok Kumar Pandey said here on Monday. Three persons were killed and more than 100 people rescued after cloudburst-induced floods and landslides on Sunday caused massive damage to infrastructure, including roads and residential buildings, in Ramban district in the northern Union Territory. Upon learning that pilgrims from Gujarat were stranded due to the landslide incident, [] The post Ramban Landslide: All 50 Pilgrims From Gujarat Safe, Says Relief Commissioner appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav releases 2 Cheetahs in Gandhinagars Kuno National Park
Indias energy storage sector to attract Rs 4.79 lakh cr investment by 2032: IESA
NEW DELHI, Apr 20: Indias energy storage sector is likely to attract Rs 4.79 lakh crore investment by 2032, industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) said on Sunday. At the 5th Edition of International Conference on Stationary Energy Storage India (SESI) 2025 concluded last week at Gandhinagar, in Gujarat, industry body IESA projected that Indias energy storage sector is poised to expand five-fold between 2026 and 2032, a statement said. The National Electricity Plan (NEP), projected that India [] The post Indias energy storage sector to attract Rs 4.79 lakh cr investment by 2032: IESA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress cuts ties with AAP in Gujarat, INDIA Bloc rift deepens ahead of bypolls
AHMEDABAD: The Congress partys Gujarat unit has drawn a firm line in the sand, formally distancing itself from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and signaling a deeper fragmentation within the INDIA alliance. In a significant political development, Gujarat Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil announced that the party will contest the upcoming Visavadar and Kadi by-elections independently, putting to rest any speculation of an electoral understanding with AAP. This move comes in the backdrop of a visible rift between the two INDIA bloc constituents, with AAP unilaterally declaring Gopal Italia as its candidate for the Visavadar seat, without consulting Congress. The AAP leadership justified its decision, citing the Congress prior move of fielding a candidate in the Vav by-election, also without coordination. Speaking to reporters after a key meeting of the Congress Political Affairs Committee, Gohil firmly stated that contesting under the Congress banner is a collective decision of the party. He dismissed claims of any prior understanding with AAP, emphasizing that there was no agreementtacit or expliciton either the Visavadar or Vav seats. There is no alliance with AAP in Gujaratneither for the upcoming bypolls nor for the general elections, Gohil asserted. The widening chasm within the opposition ranks could offer the BJP a tactical advantage. In Visavadar, where the by-election is likely to be held later this year, the split opposition vote is expected to work in BJPs favor. The seat, dominated by Patidars and upper castes, carries symbolic significance as it was once represented by former Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel. In 2022, AAPs Bhupendra Bhayani had pulled off a surprise victory here, relegating the Congress to a distant third with just 16,781 votes. The bypoll, delayed due to a legal challenge by BJPs defeated candidate Harshad Ribadiya, now becomes a litmus test for opposition unityor the lack thereof. With AAP eating into Congress' traditional vote share, the grand old party has suffered notable setbacks, including the 2022 assembly debacle and loss in the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporationonce a Congress stronghold untouched by BJP for a decade. The battle lines in Gujarat are now clearly drawn, not just against the BJP, but increasingly within the opposition itself.
Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 43 lakhs In Online Stock Trade Fraud
A 52-year-old man from Gandhinagar was tricked in an online stock trading fraud to pay scamsters Rs 43.41 lakh.
Four firemen injured as LPG cylinder explodes during firefighting ops in Gandhinagar
AHMNEDABAD: Four firefighters were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded while they were trying to put out a blaze in a hut in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, an official said on Saturday. Three of the firefighters sustained critical injuries in the blaze that broke out late on Friday night, the official said. A fire erupted in a temporary structure next to a public toilet in the Sector 4 area of Gandhinagar, causing an LPG gas cylinder in the hut to explode, in-charge chief fire officer Rajesh Patel said. He said four firefighters were injured in the flash fire, and three were rushed to Ahmedabad civil hospital. The official said, The fire department received a call around 11 pm about a fire in an electrical double pole near a public garden. Firefighters rushed to the site, and as soon as they laid the hose pipe and fixed the nozzle, an LPG cylinder kept inside the temporary structure exploded. Firefighter Mahavirsinh Chauhan sustained 65 per cent burns, while Ranjit Thakor and Vipul Desai sustained 55 and 45 per cent burn injuries, and Bhupendra Patel sustained minor burn injuries, he said.
Loudspeaker ban on Hyderabad mosque for Hanuman Jayanti sparks row, cops clarify
Hyderabad: The controversy surroundings issuing a notice to management of a mosque asking it not to use to sound system during namaz on Hanuman Jayanthi Yatra day took a new turn with the police claiming the content in notice was wrongly worded. The Gandhinagar police had issued a notice to the management of a mosque Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
975 GOs, over 60000 police personnel, 254 JOs trained on New Criminal Laws in J&K
Translation work completed in Dogri, Urdu and Kashmiri languages Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Apr 2: A total of 975 Gazetted Officers (GOs), over 60000 police personnel, and 254 Judicial Officers (JOs) have been trained on the New Criminal Laws so far in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Besides, 191 Master Trainers under the Training of Trainers (ToT) program and 118 personnel have been trained at National Forensic Science University (NFSU) Gandhinagar, Gujarat. [] The post 975 GOs, over 60000 police personnel, 254 JOs trained on New Criminal Laws in J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gandhinagar mayor wants ban on non-veg stalls
University of San Diego plans to make a mark in India: MOU with IIT Gandhinagar for tech courses
