Jharkhand: FIR against school teacher for brutal assault on students

RANCHI: In a shocking incident, more than a dozen children from a private school in Ranchi were allegedly beaten by their sports teacher for underperforming in a recent sports tournament. The incident reportedly took place after the Regional Inter-School Tournament held on July 22 and 23 in Bokaro. According to the students, following the tournament, the sports teacher, Ayush Kumar Sinha, took them to a room at Sector IV DAV in Bokaro and assaulted them with a rod and belt. This was done after the teacher covered the CCTV cameras with a cloth, according to the complaint. The tournament, which attracted participants from across the state, including students from DAV Gandhinagar in Ranchi, saw several students returning with disappointing results. Upon their return, the children disclosed the abuse to their parents, who initially approached the school principal. However, no action was taken against the teacher. On Wednesday, the parents lodged a formal complaint with the Gonda Police Station. The complaint detailed that the teacher not only beat the children but also damaged their mobile phones by throwing them on the floor. Furthermore, the teacher allegedly threatened the students with transfer certificates if they revealed the incident to their parents. The complaint also mentioned the teacher frequently went into the toilet, which was filled with a suspicious material, and smoked cigarettes before resuming the assault. The teachers actions have caused serious physical and psychological harm to the children. After failing to get a response from the school principal, we had no choice but to file a complaint with the police, said Manish Kumar, the father of an 11-year-old student from class 6 at DAV Gandhinagar. Gonda Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abhay Kumar Sinha confirmed that a Zero FIR has been lodged, as the incident occurred outside their jurisdiction. The matter will be transferred to the concerned police station in Bokaro for further investigation. A Zero FIR allows the police to register a complaint regardless of where the crime occurred, and it will be forwarded to the appropriate jurisdiction for investigation.

Our Visit Will Boost Ties Of Friendship Between Bhutan And Bharat: Bhutanese PM

Ahmedabad, Jul 24: Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, who along with his King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck wrapped up their three-day visit to Gujarat on Wednesday, said the trip would strengthen the ties of friendship between Bhutan and Bharat. In the last leg of their programme in the state, the King and PM of the neighbouring nation visited the GIFT City, an upcoming global financial and IT services hub, near Gandhinagar. Talking to reporters in Gandhinagar before leaving, PM Tobgay [] The post Our Visit Will Boost Ties Of Friendship Between Bhutan And Bharat: Bhutanese PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

This villa in Gandhinagar is designed to embrace its natural surroundings - Architectural Digest India

This villa in Gandhinagar is designed to embrace its natural surroundings Architectural Digest India

IAS officer's wife ends life; claims innocence in cases registered in Tamil Nadu in letter

AHMEDABAD: The estranged wife of Gujarat-based IAS officer Ranjeeth Kumar J allegedly died by suicide, leaving behind a letter addressed to the Tamil Nadu chief minister where she claimed innocence in two cases registered against her in the southern state, police said on Tuesday. Suriya (45) died at a hospital in Gandhinagar on July 21, a day after consuming a poisonous substance at a garden near her husband's official residence. Kumar, a 2005-batch officer who hails from Tamil Nadu, is currently posted as secretary, Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC). He was not at home when Suriya, who had left him eight months ago, returned on Saturday but was stopped by the security personnel from entering the house, police said. After she was admitted to hospital, a letter written in Tamil and addressed to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was recovered, said Gandhinagar Superintendent of Police (SP) Ravi Teja Vasamsetty on Tuesday. In the letter, she claimed innocence saying she had been framed in two false cases. She had left her house here nearly eight months ago and been living with her friend Raja in Tamil Nadu, he said. Suriya and Raja, a murder convict, wanted to start a business, but the plan fell through when Raja was arrested by police as he had jumped parole, she wrote in the letter. Suriya was made an accused for allegedly giving shelter to a murder convict. To cover up the losses in business and meet legal expenses, she sold her property to a woman named Lakshmi. She then moved to Bengaluru and enrolled in a course to become a chef, said SP Vasamsetty. When Suriya urged Lakshmi to help her pay the course fees, the latter refused and asked Suriya to sell her remaining property instead. Suriya then allegedly got Lakshmi's son kidnapped in Madurai, for which a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against her and four to five others two weeks ago. In the letter, she claimed she was falsely implicated in both the cases, the official said. She was absconding and police were chasing her. In the letter, she claimed that she had come back to Gandhinagar hoping to get reunited with her husband, he added. Advocate Hitesh Gupta, Kumar's lawyer, said the IAS officer was in the process of filing a divorce petition when Suriya returned. The couple were married nearly 20 years ago and their children, a son and daughter, live with Kumar, he said. Suriya also claimed in the letter that it was Raja and Lakshmi who had hatched a plan to extract money from her on the pretext of starting a business, and Suriya borrowed money from Lakshmi for this purpose, said advocate Gupta. She was wanted in the kidnapping case, and the media in Tamil Nadu ran stories saying an IAS officer's wife was involved in kidnapping of a 10-year-old boy for Rs 2 crore ransom. The boy was rescued by police. Seeing no end to her problems, she came to Gandhinagar with hope that she will get some help because of her IAS husband, the lawyer said. When the security guards told Kumar about Suriya's return, he informed local police that his estranged wife who was wanted in a case in Tamil Nadu had come to his residence, Gupta said. As she was denied entry, she left and consumed poison. Before that she wrote the letter. She also mentioned that she had come to seek forgiveness from her husband who is a noble man who took care of their children, the lawyer added. Further probe was on, police said.

Gujarat man's arrest in drugs case sparks political slugfest as Congress claims he is linked with BJP

SURAT: A political slugfest has erupted between the BJP and Congress in Gujarat after the latter alleged that a man held in a drugs case in Surat was close to several top leaders of the ruling party, including Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi and the party's state chief C R Paatil. In its response, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said the drug peddler's arrest shows that police under the party-led government have zero tolerance on the issue of drugs and action will be taken against culprits irrespective of their political affiliations. Based on a specific tip-off, the Surat police on Monday raided a hotel in the Salabatpura area of the city nabbed three persons and recovered from them 910 grams of mephedrone drug worth Rs 35.49 lakh, Surat police commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot said. The arrested accused were identified as Chetan Shahu, a resident of Udaipur in Rajasthan, and two men from Surat - Anishkhan Pathan and Vikas Ahir. A preliminary probe revealed that Shahu, a drug supplier, came to Surat from Rajasthan to deliver the drugs to Pathan and Ahir, who sell the narcotic substance to drug addicts through their network of paan and ice-cream parlours in the city, Gehlot said. When asked about Ahir's political affiliation, Gehlot said Ahir is known to be a history-sheeter and such people try to associate themselves with a political party or influential people to hide their illegal activities. In a release, Surat police said Ahir already faces six different FIRs related to kidnapping, rioting and assault. After Ahir's arrest, several Congress leaders, including Surat's Aslam Cyclewala posted several photographs wherein Ahir can be seen with Sanghavi, Paatil and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He further claimed that Ahir has been working as Gujarat president of Yogi's Hindu Yuva Vahini for long. In a Facebook post, the Gujarat Congress alleged that Ahir was a member of the BJP and sought to know if he used to give commissions to senior BJP leaders sitting in 'Kamalam', the BJP's state headquarters in Gandhinagar. In a statement, Gujarat BJP's media coordinator Yagnesh Dave claimed that Ahir's arrest proves that the BJP government does not spare anyone. For the BJP government, a criminal is a criminal, irrespective of his political affiliation. We never tried to shield anyone and that's why nearly 3,500 persons involved in the drug trade were arrested during the last five years in Gujarat, he said. By sharing these photographs, the Congress has proved that we have taken action against everyone.If a person is involved in a crime, we do not see his political affiliation before taking action and this case proves it, he added. Budget 2024 LIVE: Internship for 1 crore youth in 500 top companies; MUDRA loan limit doubled to Rs 20 lakh

Door-to-door surveys launched in Karnataka to find out-of-school children

BENGALURU: In a first, the government will conduct door-to-door surveys to track children between the ages of 6 and 18, who are out of school. The initiative comes after a Karnataka High Court directive, and will be done in collaboration with the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj department and the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL). Women from self-help groups (SHGs) will be appointed as enumerators to conduct the survey using a mobile app. Gram Panchayats in the state will take the lead and select two SSLC-qualified women from SHGs to survey 300 households in a village. The Directorate of Electronic Delivery of Citizen Services (EDCS) has developed a mobile application that will survey students who are not in the mainstream, read a circular from the RDPR department. The women will be trained by the education department to enter the correct details of the children. As per data provided by DSEL in December last year, during 2022-2023 a total of 18,461 children had dropped out of school. The state is in seventh position for the highest number of dropouts. Between 2017-2023 - a period of six years - 71,945 students discontinued schooling, reveals data from Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (SSK). The department has set July-end as the deadline for the survey to be completed, as directed by the HC. The women conducting the survey will be offered remuneration for their time and allowance for internet expenses. Nagasimha Rao, Director, Child Rights Trust (CRT), said, This joint initiative is a significant step towards ensuring every childs right to education. To further enhance the impact, its essential to involve NGOs working in schools, youth groups and other stakeholders. Additionally, a comprehensive plan to prevent school dropouts, by addressing the root causes and providing supportive measures, will help sustain progress and create a lasting difference in the lives of young people. He added that out-of-school and child labour are two sides of the same coin. This number will help the government track those children as well. There is a need to focus on disguised child labour where children mostly work in families, he said. BBMP to survey school dropouts The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is all set to conduct a survey to find out the number of school dropouts in the city. As per information, the Palike will spend nearly Rs 3 crore for the survey. Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath said the survey will start at Gandhinagar assembly constituency on a pilot basis. Areas like Ambedkar Colony, Narayan Rao Colony, VST Colony, Sanjay Gandhi Nagar and areas of Subash Nagar ward have been selected. A short-term tender has been invited and NGOs will be given Rs 10 per house for the survey, said Girinath.

CR Patil to continue his dual role as Union minister, Gujarat BJP president

AHMEDABAD: Union Minister of Jal Shakti and Gujarat BJP president, C R Patil known for advocating the principle of 'one person, one post' within the BJP, will continue to serve both the posts. Sources indicate that despite his public appeal to step down as Gujarat state president, Patil will continue to hold both positions until November. He is expected to be relieved by the BJP post the municipal and panchayat elections scheduled for October/November in Gujarat. Patil convened a meeting with party leaders at the Gujarat BJP headquarters in Gandhinagar on Friday. During the meeting, he announced the induction of several new members into the organization. On July 45, BJP Gujarat convened 'Brihad Karobari' (extended executive) meeting at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Salangpur, located in Botad district. The session was chaired by Regional President CR Patil. During this 'Brihad Karobari' session, the state president, CR Patil, expressed his desire to step down from his role based on the principle of 'one person, one position'. CR. Patil said, Release me from the responsibility of the president based on the principle of one person, one position. I have requested the high command and also conveyed my feelings to the party workers. Let another leader take on this responsibility, someone who will unite everyone. and further the party's success. However, on July 20, 2023, the three-year tenure of the Gujarat president came to an end. He additionally completed one year today, July 20, 2024. Sources indicate that Patil may not be relieved of his responsibilities yet, given the upcoming municipal and panchayat elections expected in October or November in Gujarat. Gujarat BJP chief offers to step down, citing 'one person, one post' rule In light of this, on Friday, the state president and Union Minister Patil convened a meeting with Gujarat BJP office-bearers at Kamalam, the party's headquarters in Gujarat. According to party insiders, the meeting was conducted in three phases: during which several organisational changes were announced by the party. According to a statement from the Gujarat BJP, Dharmendra Shah, the state's joint treasurer, has been removed from his position. Additionally, he has been relieved of his duties as joint in-charge of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Furthermore, the BJP has announced the filling of vacant positions and the assignment of new responsibilities for party workers. Kushal Singh Padheriya has been appointed as the in-charge of Kheda district, while Mukesh Dasani has been entrusted with the role of in-charge of Junagadh city. Bharat Arya has been given special responsibility for the Vav assembly by-election. Other crucial appointments to important positions have also been announced. Sources indicate that the Palika and Panchayat elections in Gujarat, featuring a 27% OBC reservations are just three months away. This election cycle includes over 4,700 Gram Panchayats, along with two Zilla Panchayats Kheda and Banaskantha and more than 71 municipalities among the 17 Taluka Panchayats. The The general election for Junagadh Municipal Corporation is also slated for October or November. Given this timeline, it poses a challenge for the new president to grasp the entirety of the organisation and initiate a complete restructuring. Hence, CR Patil may need to continue serving in dual roles as both Union Minister and Gujarat BJP State President.

No maintenance work on Janipur-Bantalab-Kote road

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 19: While the R&B authorities carried out maintenance and repair work on the selective roads in Jammu City during May-June this year, however, several roads in the other parts of the city and its outskirts, have left unattended. No doubt the BC Road, Main Gandhinagar Road upto Satwari Chowk, internal Gandhinagar roads and lanes connecting localities habituated by VIPs besides road up to J&K High Court are well maintained but the road right from High Court [] The post No maintenance work on Janipur-Bantalab-Kote road appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Telangana: Civic body kills mad dog that injured 28 in Huzurabad

Karimnagar: Municipal officials along with a dog squad on Thursday killed a dog that attacked 25 people on Wednesday night and three more people Thursday morning in Huzurabad constituency of Karimnagar district. After learning that a mad dog has been roaming in colonies and attacked many people in Jammikunta, Saidapur and Huzurabad areas, municipal officials searched for the canine and killed it in Huzurabad town. Several stray dogs including mad dogs attacked 25 people of all ages in Pratapwada, Mamindlawada, Vidyanagar and Gandhinagar colonies on Wednesday. When locals tried to rescue the victims, the dogs also attacked them. The injured were shifted to the government hospital in Huzurabad town and given anti-rabies injections. Four persons who were injured seriously were shifted to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) hospital. Meanwhile, locals urged municipal officials to take immediate steps to curb the stray dog menace. Reacting immediately, the civic officials found one of the mad dogs and killed it. Municipal chairperson Gande Radhika urged people of Huzurabad constituency to be alert in view of stray dogs which are roaming in the town and take care of pet dogs in their houses and not let them out.

Suspected Chandipura virus cases reach 29 in Gujarat, death toll hits 15

AHMEDABAD: Suspected cases of the Chandipura virus in Gujarat have climbed to 29 as of Thursday, with the death toll reaching 15. Among the fatalities are three children in Rajkot, two in Ahmedabad, and one in Panchmahal district. The infection, initially confined to rural areas, has spread to Ahmedabad and now affects 13 districts across the state, intensifying concerns. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a meeting on Thursday to review the measures being taken to control the increasing Chandipura virus cases. During the meeting with Health Minister Rishikesh Patel and senior officials, Municipal Commissioners, Collectors, District Development Officers, and Chief District Health Officers provided operational updates via video conference. Death toll of children in Gujarat from suspected Chandipura virus reaches nine Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel informed the media in Gandhinagar, Currently, 29 suspected cases of Chandipura have been reported in Gujarat, with 15 children having died from the suspected virus. The Gujarat government sent seven samples to a laboratory in Pune for testing, and one of them tested positive for Chandipura virus. Patel clarified, This is not an infectious disease; there is no need for fear, just caution. The Health Department has issued an advisory and is taking every precautionary measure across all districts. Additionally, the government has set up facilities in Gandhinagar for rapid testing of this disease. Two more children die of suspected Chandipura virus in Gujarat; death toll reaches eight Three suspected cases have been reported in Ahmedabad city. Two of the three children admitted to Asarwa Civil Hospital have died from the suspected virus. A one-year-old girl, originally from Rajasthan and residing in Sardarnagar, has passed away. Another girl from Arbudanagar in Chandlodia died during treatment at the Civil Hospital. Meanwhile, a five-year-old child from Saijpur's Premnagar is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital, as is an 11-year-old girl from Noblenagar. In Rajkot district, the Chandipura virus has claimed the lives of five children. A child from Morbi, admitted on July 12, succumbed on July 14. A two-year-old child from Hadmatia in Paddhari died on July 15, along with an eight-year-old child from Jeetpur. A thirteen-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh passed away on July 16, followed by the death of a three-year-old child on July 17. Additionally, two suspected cases of the Chandipura virus have been reported in Dhrol and Jamjodhpur in Jamnagar district. Both children are currently receiving treatment in the hospital for the infection.. Gujarat: Four kids die due to suspected Chandipura virus infection; two under treatment

Huzurabad: 22 people injured in stray dogs attack

KARIMNAGAR: A series of stray dog attacks left 22 people injured on Wednesday night, causing panic in several colonies of Huzurabad town, Karimnagar district. The attacks occurred suddenly, with stray dogs targeting people of all ages, including children, in the Pratapwada, Mamindlawada, Vidyanagar, and Gandhinagar colonies. Residents who tried to intervene and rescue those being attacked were also bitten and injured. According to local reports, four individuals sustained serious injuries and were transported to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) Hospital for treatment. In response to the incidents, local residents have called on municipal officials to take immediate action to address the stray dog problem, which has been causing widespread fear and injuries in the community.

1.8 mn posts in Indian financial services sector vacant: FBSB India CEO

A top official of the FPSB India (Financial Planning Standards Board) here on Wednesday said India is facing the issue of unemployability in the financial services sector because there were no takers of nearly 18 lakhs jobs last year. GIFT City in Gandhinagar, which employs nearly 6,000 people in the financial services sector, will generate nearly 1.5 lakh jobs in this sector in the next five years, FPSB India CEO Krishan Mishra told PTI here on Wednesday. Last year, as per the data provided by the National Career Services portal of the central government, India created 46.86 lakh jobs in financial services. Of those, only 27.5 lakh jobs were filled. It shows that there were no takers for 18 lakh jobs. This is because of unemployability. Jobs are there, but people are not capable enough to take them up, said Mishra. Banks, insurance companies, brokerage houses and mutual fund companies are always in need of trained people. If you conduct an online job search, you will find that .

No takers for 18 lakh jobs in financial services sector in India: FBSB India CEO

AHMEDABAD: A top official of the FPSB India (Financial Planning Standards Board) here on Wednesday said India is facing the issue of unemployability in the financial services sector because there were no takers of nearly 18 lakhs jobs last year. GIFT City in Gandhinagar, which employs nearly 6,000 people in the financial services sector, will generate nearly 1. 5 lakh jobs in this sector in the next five years, FPSB India CEO Krishan Mishra told PTI here on Wednesday. Last year, as per the data provided by the National Career Services portal of the central government, India created 46. 86 lakh jobs in financial services. Of those, only 27. 5 lakh jobs were filled. It shows that there were no takers for 18 lakh jobs. This is because of unemployability. Jobs are there, but people are not capable enough to take them up, said Mishra. Banks, insurance companies, brokerage houses and mutual fund companies are always in need of trained people. If you conduct an online job search, you will find that there are about 40 times as many jobs as the number of Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professionals available, he said. FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd (FPSB Ltd) -- the global standards-setting body for the financial planning profession and owner of the international Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification programme. At present, there are 2,731 CFP professionals in India against 2. 23 lakh worldwide. Stampede-like chaos at Mumbai Airport loader recruitment drive with 25,000 applicants for 2,200 vacancies By 2030, there will be around 10,000 CFPs in India as against the requirement of 1,00,000 due to huge demand, said Mishra. Personal finance was ignored in India. People thought financial planning is for the elite. But, in reality, wealth management is for the elite while financial planning is for everyone. We need to be financially educated, said Mishra. He announced that FPSB India and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) had on Tuesday signed a strategic MoU to launch a series of capacity-building initiatives, targeted for professionals in financial planning and investment advisory services. Under the framework, IIMA and FPSB India will initiate training programmes, conduct applied research, and organise focused workshops for professionals on contemporary themes, he said. In May, FPSB India had signed a pact with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), GIFT City, to promote GIFT IFSC as a 'Global Finance Hub', to enhance the financial market ecosystem and nurture skilled professionals for GIFT City's expanding financial workforce, he said. We had signed an MoU recently with the IFSCA at GIFT City to help them in getting the right talent, which is a challenge for them because majority of the talent in financial service is based in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. They are not willing to relocate to Gandhinagar due to various reasons, he said. We are expecting a huge growth in GIFT City because available talent is very less. There are nearly 628 firms in the banking and financial services sector having offices in GIFT City today. In the next five years, nearly 1. 5 lakh people will be needed there, mostly in the field of distribution and management. This will create a huge demand for CFP professionals, he added. Jobs conundrum and a cacophony of counter-claims

First suspected case of Chandipura virus in Gandhinagar; 8 deaths in Gujarat | Ahmedabad News - The Times of India

First suspected case of Chandipura virus in Gandhinagar; 8 deaths in Gujarat | Ahmedabad News The Times of India

Suspected Chandipura virus infection claims lives of six children in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: A virus has surfaced in Gujarat, affecting Aravalli and Sabarkantha districts. Reports indicate that cases of Chandipura virus (CHPV) have been identified inthese districts, where six children have tragically lost their lives to the suspected infection. Addressing the media in Gandhinagar, Health Minister Rishikesh Patel stated, Six suspected Chandipura virus deaths have been reported in the state. Only after the results of the samples, will it be confirmed whether these were cases of Chandipura disease or not. There is no need to panic about Chandipura viral encephalitis disease, but it is necessary to be careful, he added. He further provided an update on the situation, stating, So far, 12 suspected cases of Chandipura have been observed in the state. Currently, six patients are under treatment.There are 4 suspected cases in Sabarkantha district and 3 in the Aravalli district, one each in Mahisagar and Kheda districts. Additionally, two patients from Rajasthan and one patient from Madhya Pradesh, who received treatment in Gujarat, have reported suspected cases. The samples have been sent for testing to the lab at Pune which provide results in an average of 12 to 15 days, the minister noted. Giving further details, the minister explained, Chandipura disease is not contagious, but the notification was issued during the initial phase of intensive surveillance in affected areas. As a result, a total of 18,646 people have been screened across 4,487 houses so far. Additionally, insecticide spraying has covered 2,093 houses to control sandflies. The state health department is working tirelessly to prevent the spread of the disease as a precautionary measure. If primary symptoms are observed, they are advised to seekmedical attention at the nearest hospital, the minister emphasised. It is worth noting that an epidemic of cerebral fever (CHPV) with febrile symptoms was reported in 1965 in the Chandipura district of Maharashtra state. The epidemic was later reported in other states, including Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. Overview of Chandipura Virus: Discovery and Classification:Belongs to the Rhabdoviridae family and Vesiculovirus genus. First identified during a 1965 outbreak in Chandipura village, Maharashtra. Global Impact: Despite its lesser-known status, the virus has caused sporadic outbreaks in India,Asia, and Africa. Affected Population : Primarily affects children Symptoms Fever, convulsions, altered sensorium. Severe cases may lead to coma and death.

CLAT 2025 application begins on July 15 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in: Check list of participating institutes

C-NLU's CLAT 2025 applications start July 15, 2024, closing October 15, 2024. Exam offline on December 1, 2024, 2:00-4:00 PM, extended till 4:40 PM for PwD. Fees: Rs 4,000, Rs 3,500 for SC, ST, PwD, BPL. Apply at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Institutes: WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, HNLU Raipur, GNLU Gandhinagar.

Nidaan Diagnostics introduces special offer on specialized body profiles

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Nidaan Diagnostics, the leading blood testing laboratory, has introduced special offers on specialized body profiles to mark its 16th foundation day. On the eve of our completion of sixteen years, we have introduced a very specialized body profiles as a Special Offer which includes Blood/Urine Test Parameters at very reasonable prices at Apsara Road (Gandhinagar), Channi Himmat, Dogra Hall road, Kachi Chawni and in all its collection centres, said Dr Prachi Mahajan, Managing Director (MD) [] The post Nidaan Diagnostics introduces special offer on specialized body profiles appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Kakinada MLA says subsidised rice, dal sold in malls too

Kakinada Urban MLA Vanamadi Venkateswara Rao said essential commodities, in particular red gram and rice, are being sold at subsidised prices not only in Rythu Bazaars, but also in malls like Reliance, D. Mart, Spencer and Vijetha. He disclosed this information while inaugurating a special counter selling subsidised essential commodities at Rythu Bazaar in Gandhinagar on Friday. The MLA pointed out that while red-gram is being sold for 160 per kilo instead of 181, steamed rice is being marketed at 49 per kilo instead of 55.85. Sona masoori rice can be purchased at 48 per kg instead of 52.40. District civil supplies officer M.V. Prasad was present on the occasion.

Vijayawada Municipal Corporation takes steps to prevent water logging on roads

VIJAYAWADA: Ensuring the safety and convenience of residents is our top priority, said Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) In-charge Commissioner A Mahesh. He inspected various areas under Circle II and Circle II, including Gymkhana Grounds, Gandhinagar, BRTC Road, Sarada College, Guru Nanak Colony, Benz Circle, and other areas on Friday. The official issued several instructions to the engineering and sanitation staff. The engineering staff were directed to use machines to clean rainwater logging on the roads, ensuring the public does not face any inconvenience. He emphasised the need for constant monitoring and vigilance, especially during rainfall, to immediately clear rainwater logging from the roads. Additionally, he instructed authorities to maintain an unobstructed flow of stormwater inside drains, ensuring regular checks and maintenance. Mahesh encountered issues of overflowing sewage on Sitarampuram Signal Road and Guru Nanak Colony Road during his visit. He instructed officials to promptly address the underground drainage problems. He also stressed the importance of collecting and testing drinking water samples daily to ensure the supply of safe drinking water. Furthermore, he urged residents to collect water only during the specified supply times set by the VMC. He cautioned that using motors to collect water outside these times could result in muddy or discoloured water. Residents should only collect drinking water at the designated times to avoid any contamination, he appealed.

RBIs decision on LRS enhances attractiveness of GIFT IFSC: Ray

NEW DELHI, July 11: The Reserve Bank has significantly enhanced the attractiveness and utility of GIFT IFSC by clarifying the use of LRS for investments and enabling transactions like insurance and education loan payments in foreign currency, said GIFT City MD and group CEO Tapan Ray on Thursday. GIFT city (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) located in Gandhinagar has been envisaged as an integrated hub for financial and technology services not just for India but for the world. Indias maiden International [] The post RBIs decision on LRS enhances attractiveness of GIFT IFSC: Ray appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

RBI's decision on LRS enhances attractiveness of GIFT IFSC, says city MD

The Reserve Bank has significantly enhanced the attractiveness and utility of GIFT IFSC by clarifying the use of LRS for investments and enabling transactions like insurance and education loan payments in foreign currency, said GIFT City MD and group CEO Tapan Ray on Thursday. GIFT city (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) located in Gandhinagar has been envisaged as an integrated hub for financial and technology services not just for India but for the world. India's maiden International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) has been set up in GIFT City. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday issued a circular expanding the scope of norms related to remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). RBI said it has been decided that authorised persons may facilitate remittances for all permissible purposes under LRS to IFSCs for availing financial services or financial products as per the International Financial ...

Rajkot fire victims kin threaten march if no justice in 6 months

AHMEDABAD: After meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the families of the victims of the Rajkot TRP game zone fire met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday. After the meeting, the families declared that if we do not get justice within six months, we will organise a foot march across Gujarat. Gandhi visited the families on Saturday, pledging to voice their concerns in Parliament. Gujarat High Court questions state report on Rajkot TRP game zone fire During their meeting with the CM, the victims families made several demands including a probe monitored by a committee of retired judges, speedy trial and a compensation of Rs 50 lakh per family. As many as 27 people, including four children, were killed in the massive fire that swept through TRP Game Zone, a recreation facility, in Rajkot city on May 25. It was allegedly being run by a private firm without the mandatory no objection certificate of the fire department. Gujarat government spokesperson and minister Rishikesh Patel told the media, The Chief Minister and Home Minister have met the families of the Rajkot TRP Game Zone fire victims and assured them that no party responsible will be spared. A family member of a fire victim said that while the CM and Home Minister claimed to stand by them, the government refused to provide a written guarantee when requested. After a month and a half of this tragedy, we were called in to be told they are with us. We feel this is just a reassurance tactic. We have informed the government that we will wait six months for justice. If they fail, we will stage a foot march from Rajkot to CM House in Gandhinagar, the victims family member said in a media interview. Rajkot game zone blaze toll rises to 28; FIR says amusement centre had no fire department NOC The government says they have suspended the officials responsible for the incident, but they should be dismissed. We have submitted demand to the government, he said. Demands for Rs 50 lakh compensation During their meeting with the CM, the victims families made several demands including a probe monitored by a committee of retired judges, speedy trial and a compensation of Rs 50 lakh per family. 27 people, including four children, were killed in a massive fire on May 25.

Following Rahul Gandhi's visit, Gujarat CM meets families of Rajkot fire victims month after the incident

AHMEDABAD: The political landscape surrounding the Rajkot TRP Game Zone fire tragedy has intensified. Following the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit, the families of the victims who died in the fire were on Wednesday called for a meeting with the Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. Following their meeting, the disappointed families declared that if they do not receive justice within six months, they will organize a foot march across Gujarat. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had on July 6 visited the bereaved families and pledged to voice their concerns in the Parliament. Following this and the discussions surrounding Gandhi's visit, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel decided to meet the families on Wednesday, for the first time, one and a half months after the incident. The meeting lasted for approximately one and a half hours, during which the Chief Minister listened to the families' grievances and offered his condolences. Chief Minister Patel assured the families that all responsible parties would be held accountable and that no one culpable would escape. Gujarat High Court questions state report on Rajkot TRP game zone fire Gujarat Government Spokesperson and Minister Rishikesh Patel told the media, The chief minister and home minister have met with the families of the Rajkot TRP Game Zone fire victims and assured them that no responsible party will be spared. However one of the family members pointed out that while the chief minister and home minister claimed to stand by them, the government refused to provide a written guarantee when requested. The victims' families have submitted a memorandum of 12 demands before the government. The chief minister and the government claim that they support us, but it would be better if they agree to meet our demands. After a month and a half of this tragedy, we were called in to be told they are with us. We feel this is just a reassurance tactic. We have informed the government that we will wait six months for justice. If they fail, we will stage a foot march from Rajkot to the chief minister's residence in Gandhinagar, one of the family members told media after the meeting. The family members said that the government action against some officials responsible for the fire is not enough as they have been suspended and not dismissed. Meanwhile, the meeting that happened immediately after Rahul Gandhi's visit has raised speculations regarding the intent of the government. The move is been seen by many as a preemptive measure to prevent the issue from being politicized, considering that this is the first time the chief minister is meeting with the victims. After the meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Santoshben Kathad, who lost her younger sister Asha Kathad to the fire had said, We invited Rahul Gandhi to join our planned protest because we have no faith in the investigation. Gandhi assured me that he will stand by us until we get justice and promised to raise this issue in Parliament. A massive fire erupted at the game zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, on May 25, resulting in the loss of 27 lives including that of four children. 100-page SIT report on Rajkot TRP game zone fire unveils widespread departmental negligence

Call for Kunvarji Bavaliya as Gujarat CM reaches Prime Minister's desk, Bavaliya dismisses it as groundless

AHEMEDABAD: Amidst discussions surrounding the expansion of the Gujarat cabinet, there is now a clamour for the position of Chief Minister within the state. The Koli community of Gujarat, classified under the OBC category, has penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the appointment of Kunvarji Bavaliya, presently a cabinet minister in the Gujarat government, as the Chief Minister. The Koli community's letter asserts that they hold a substantial 32 per cent electoral influence in Gujarat. During the recent Lok Sabha elections, the Saurashtra Koli community, alongside the Thakor community of North Gujarat and the Koli Patel community of South Gujarat extended their support to the BJP. Given these factors, the Koli community leaders advocate for the appointment of a Chief Minister from their ranks. Bhupatbhai Dabhi, former chairman of Gujarat Thakor and Koli Development Corporation and founder of Mandhata Group, articulated his stance in a media interaction. He stated Following an extensive survey within the Koli community across 36 districts of Gujarat, I have forwarded a letter to the Prime Minister. Our findings indicate that Kunwarjibhai's leadership has bolstered the BJP's support among voters. Strengthening the BJP hinges on Kunwarjibhai assuming the role of Chief Minister. Gujarat BJP chief offers to step down, citing 'one person, one post' rule He emphasised, My letter aims to fortify the BJP's position. With 265 Sarpanchs and a significant representation in district and taluka panchayats from the Koli community, Kunwarjibhai's sincere leadership is pivotal to the BJP's strength. There is no one as dedicated as Kunwarjibhai. However, as the letter gained traction and became a topic of media discourse, Kunwarji Bavlia refuted its contents. Upon arriving in Gandhinagar, when questioned by reporters about the letter, he responded, There is no such request. This seems to have been initiated by supporters.The decision rests with the high command. The Koli community's electoral influence is pivotal for all political factions in Gujarat. Within Saurashtra, the community is segmented into three primary sub-castes.The BJP has adeptly managed these factions during the past two Lok Sabha elections, leveraging their unity to secure victories, a strategy where Congress has faltered. Among Gujarat's 182 assembly seats, approximately 35 to 40 constituencies hold significant sway from Koli community voters. The community's choice often determines the outcome of elections, shaping the political landscape in Gandhinagar. Kunwarji Bavaliya is a distinguished and seasoned leader within the Koli community, wielding significant influence over its electoral base. The Koli community constitutes a substantial portion of voters in Saurashtra. Formerly aligned with the Congress, Bavaliya defected to the BJP in July 2018. Presently, he serves as a cabinet minister in Bhupendra Patel's administration, overseeing crucial portfolios such as water resources, water supply, food, civil supplies and consumer protection.

Hyderabad: 19-Year-Old Girl Goes Missing

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old girl has been missing from her house in Khairatabad since Friday, prompting the police to register a case. The girl has been identified as Supriya. According to the police, Sunita, the mother of the girl originally from Nalgonda district, has been living with her two daughters, Divya and Supriya, at Gandhinagar in Khairatabad since her husband passed away. While Sunita stays at home, her elder daughter Divya works in a private job and her younger daughter Supriya pursues degree course. On Friday, Supriya informed her family that she was going out to search for a job and never returned, the police confirmed. Concerned about her safety, her family reported her missing at the police station. We are collecting all the possible technical evidences to track her location, said DI P. Naresh. The police have registered a case and are investigating her whereabouts.

North India lost 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades, climate change to worsen depletion: Study

About 450 cubic kilometres of groundwater was lost in northern India during 2002-2021 and climate change will further accelerate its depletion in the years to come, according to a new study. This is about 37 times the quantity of water the Indira Sagar dam -- India's largest reservoir -- can hold at full capacity, lead author Vimal Mishra, Vikram Sarabhai Chair Professor of Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences at IIT Gandhinagar, said.

North India lost nearly 450 cubic km of groundwater in 2 decades: Study

About 450 cubic kilometres of groundwater was lost in northern India during 2002-2021 and climate change will further accelerate its depletion in the years to come, according to a new study. This is about 37 times the quantity of water the Indira Sagar dam -- India's largest reservoir -- can hold at full capacity, lead author Vimal Mishra, Vikram Sarabhai Chair Professor of Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences at IIT Gandhinagar, said. Using on-site observations, satellite data and models, researchers found that across north India, rainfall in monsoons (June to September) has reduced by 8.5 per cent during 1951-2021. Winters in the region have become warmer by 0.3 degrees Celsius over the same period, they found. The team, comprising researchers from the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) in Hyderabad, said lesser rainfall during the monsoons and warming of winters will increase irrigation water demand and reduce groundwater recharge, further stressing the already ...

Jammu to get maiden Human Milk Bank at Gandhinagar Hospital Jammu

Jammu Tawi, July 04:Jammu and Kashmir's first ever Human Milk Bank (Comprehensive Lactation Management Centre) has been set up at Government Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. As per officials, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (GoI) has accorded sanction for setting up the first-ever Milk Bank (Comprehensive Lactation [] The post Jammu to get maiden Human Milk Bank at Gandhinagar Hospital Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves: AP

BENGALURU: Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in parts of India this year its worst heat wave in over a decade left hundreds dead or ill. But the official number of deaths listed in government reports barely scratches the surface of the true toll and that's affecting future preparations for similar swelters, according to public health experts. India now has a bit of respite from the intense heat, and a different set of extreme weather problems as monsoon rain lashes the northeast, but for months the extreme heat took a toll on large swaths of the country, particularly in northern India, where government officials reported at least 110 heat-related deaths. Public health experts say the true number of heat-related deaths is likely in the thousands but because heat is often not listed as a reason on a death certificate many heat deaths don't get counted in official figures. The worry, they say, is that undercounting the deaths means the heat wave problem isn't as prioritized as it should be, and officials are missing out on ways to prepare their residents for the scorching temperatures. North India heat wave claims 143 lives between March and June; nearly 42,000 heat stroke cases All of India's warmest years on record have been in the last decade. Studies by public health experts found that up to 1,116 people have died every year between 2008 and 2019 due to heat. Difficulties registering heat deaths As part of his work in public health, Srinath Reddy, the founder of the Public Health Foundation of India, has advised state governments on how to factor in heat when recording deaths. He found that as a result of incomplete reporting, delayed reporting and misclassification of deaths, heat-related deaths are significantly undercounted around the country. Despite national guidelines for recording deaths, many doctors especially those in overcrowded public hospitals where resources are already strained don't follow it, he said. Most doctors just record the immediate cause of death and attribution to environmental triggers like heat are not recorded, Reddy said. That's because heat deaths can be classified as exertional or non-exertional: Exertional is when a person dies due to direct exposure to high temperatures and non-exertional is when young children, older people or people with pre-existing health conditions become seriously ill or sometimes die from the heat, even if indoors. The heatwave is the final straw for the second category of people, said Dileep Mavalankar, former head of the Indian Institute of Public Health in Gandhinagar. Most people dying during heat waves belong to this category but their deaths are not recorded as connected to the heat. Mavalankar agreed the official number of heat deaths this year is an undercount. He said there were 40,000 recorded case of heat stroke, but only 110 deaths. This is just 0.3% of the total number of heatstroke cases recorded, but usually heat deaths should be 20 to 30% of heatstroke cases, he said. We need to be counting deaths better, Mavalankar said. That is the only way we will know how severe the consequences of extreme heat are. Planning for future heat In his former role at the Indian Institute of Public Health in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Mavalankar was instrumental in developing India's first-ever heat action plan for the city of Ahmedabad in 2013, three years after more than 1,300 people died there during a heat wave. The heat plan included measures like increasing access to shaded areas for outdoor workers, converting relatively cool public buildings to temporary shelters for people without homes or access to electricity and ensuring hospitals have adequate medical supplies and staff during heat waves. In the years that followed, Mavalankar and his team studied the impact of the heat plan by counting death tolls in subsequent hot summers. Because of a lack of data on heat deaths specifically, the team looked at deaths from all causes, which spikes during heat waves, and used the number of excess deaths to determine how many deaths were likely caused by heat. They estimate that the heat action plan had helped reduce the number of fatalities during heat waves by up to 40%. Having that data, while imperfect, Mavalankar said, allowed the city to adequately prepare itself for extreme heat, and do more of what worked in the future. Women and marginalised groups bear the brunt of heat wave: Study on Delhi street vendors reveal But he said the lack of data elsewhere makes it difficult to replicate the results in Ahmedabad on a national level. Not reporting these deaths, sharing data, is like the Indian Meteorological Department not sharing weather data, he said. We can easily do this across the country but we've not decided that we should do it. Improving government data The Indian government collects data on heat-related deaths through the health ministry's National Centre for Disease Control which is then shared with the National Disaster Management Agency. The agency then shares the data as a total nationwide figure for the year, but a state by state breakdown is not publicly available. The National Crime Records Bureau also collects heat-related death data as part of their accounting of deaths due to forces of nature and publishes those figures. But there are huge discrepancies. In 2020, the last year with publicly available data on heat deaths from both official sources, the crime records bureau recorded 530 deaths from heatstroke, but the disaster agency reported just four heat-related deaths. The Associated Press contacted India's health ministry spokesperson, the NCDC and the NDMA to comment on the discrepancy but did not receive a response. Getting better data can answer a whole host of questions about who is most vulnerable and how best to help them, said Bharghav Krishna, a public health expert and a fellow at the Sustainable Futures Collaborative thinktank, especially with respect to identifying who is dying, where they're dying, what are they doing when they're dying. Krishna thinks that the data currently collected, while inadequate, can at least provide some insight for policymakers and researchers and force at least some action if its shared with the right people. But Malavankar said the issues of data collection are more systemic, and that needs to be urgently addressed. We have not done a national census since 2011, not having numbers is our national weakness, he said.

IIT Gandhinagar, Asian Institute Of Technology Introduce Dual Master's Degree Programme

IIT Gandhinagar admission: Interested candidates are invited to apply for the upcoming August semester, with applications accepted until July 15.

EDII and Infibeam Avenues Collaborate to Boost AI Adoption for Enterprises, MSMEs, and Start-ups

Successfully implemented THEIA Platform and AI FacilityManager, under the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) programme at EDII Campus BILKULONLINE Gandhinagar, June The post EDII and Infibeam Avenues Collaborate to Boost AI Adoption for Enterprises, MSMEs, and Start-ups appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Over 32 lakh children to take admission during School Praveshotsav: Gujarat CM Patel

Over 32 lakh children to take admission during School Praveshotsav: Gujarat CM Patel Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a meeting on Monday regarding Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav and School Praveshotsav (school entrance festival)-2024 and said that more than 32 lakh children will be admitted to school amidst the festival. The Mahotsav will take place between June 26-28 in the state. Providing information about the Mahotsav, the Gujarat CM took to his official X handle and posted, 'Celebration.. of Joyful Education,' Statewide School Entrance Festival is starting from June 26 with this theme. More than 32 lakh children will be admitted to school during this three-day admission festival. In this regard, Patel held a meeting at Gandhinagar with Team Education. He called upon all to persevere with micro-planning so that no child in the state is deprived of education and all receive high-quality education. He added further, This year, for the first time, apart from Balwatika and Class-1, the School Entrance Festival is also going to be held in Class-9 and Class-11. This year, the state government has launched very beautiful schemes like 'Namo Lakshmi Yojana' and 'Namo Saraswati Yojana.' He also called on the occasion to ensure that its benefits reach every student, even down to the village level. Patel lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for initiating the festival and said, Narendra Modi started the School Entrance Festival in Gujarat during his Chief Ministership, and we are getting very good results. The dropout rate of students has become negligible, and a new consciousness has been instilled in society towards education. On girls' education, Patel said, The Gujarat government has launched the Namo Lakshmi and Namo Saraswati Yojanas to promote girls' education and science studies. Both are very beautiful plans. Requesting people to take advantage of this scheme, Patel added further, It is my special request that every parent and every student up to the village level should get information about this scheme and take advantage of it. Talking about the results of the festival, the Gujarat CM said, So far, we have got very good results of the school entrance festival... Every girl child of Gujarat can go beyond secondary and higher secondary education and build a bright future. (ANI)

Breaking: BISAG-N Recruitment 2024 Deadline Today Dont Miss Out!

BISAG-N Recruitment 2024: Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) invites application for the services of Project Manager through outsourcing agency for its projects on consolidated salary to work at the office in Gandhinagar, Gujarat and New Delhi. Important Date: Start Date: 13-06-2024 Last Date: 24-06-2024 Vacancy Details: Name of Post: Project Manager [] The post Breaking: BISAG-N Recruitment 2024 Deadline Today Dont Miss Out! appeared first on Northlines .

EDII and Infibeam Avenues Ltd partner to revolutionise AI adoption for enterprises, MSMEs, start-ups

EDII and Infibeam Avenues Ltd partner to revolutionise AI adoption for enterprises, MSMEs, start-ups Infibeam Avenues Ltd, has embarked on a transformative initiative in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad. According to the exchange filing, this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across enterprises, start-ups, and MSMEs, positioning EDII as a pioneer in integrating advanced AI technologies. EDII, established in 1983 as a national resource institute for entrepreneurship education and innovation, enjoys sponsorship from leading financial institutions such as IDBI Bank Ltd., IFCI Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., the State Bank of India (SBI), and the Government of Gujarat. Under the MoU, Infibeam Avenues Ltd has successfully implemented its THEIA Platform, an advanced video AI Developer Platform, at the EDII campus in Gandhinagar. This deployment equips EDII's students and entrepreneurs with cutting-edge tools to develop AI-driven products using THEIA, enhancing business efficiency and capabilities. Dr Sunil Shukla, Director General of EDII, emphasized the strategic alignment of this collaboration with EDII's mission to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. By integrating advanced AI technologies like the THEIA Platform and AI Facility Manager at EDII, it will equip our students, start-ups, and MSMEs with the tools they need to thrive in a digital-first world. This partnership not only enhances the learning experience at EDII but also empowers entrepreneurs to leverage AI for sustainable growth and business excellence. EDII & Infibeam Avenues Ltd will pave the way for a future where AI and digital solutions are integral to entrepreneurial success, commented Dr Shukla. Infibeam has introduced its AI Facility Manager at EDII, which initially focuses on integrating datasets and visual data from campus CCTVs to monitor entries and exits. This facility management tool is designed to evolve into a comprehensive system covering security management, resource allocation, occupancy monitoring, and more, thereby enhancing operational efficiency across the institute. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of Phronetic.AI, Infibeam Avenues Ltd's AI business unit, highlighted the significance of AI in campus operations. Phronetic AI stands unrivalled in empowering organizations to seamlessly integrate the principles of activity-based management into their daily operations, unlocking unprecedented operational efficiencies. The AI Facility Manager is a game-changer for campus management teams, prioritising issues and identifying deviations from standard procedures swiftly, thus driving heightened efficiency, stated Kumar. Infibeam Avenues Ltd, through this collaboration, aims to provide EDII with comprehensive technological support, including infrastructure and expertise in developing AI solutions tailored to various industry needs. Vishal Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of Infibeam Avenues Ltd, underscored the strategic objectives of the collaboration. This collaboration aims to inject a dynamic factor into entrepreneurial ventures by integrating AI and tech solutions. In the future, only those entrepreneurs who embrace digitalization and Artificial Intelligence as integral parts of their business operations will thrive and achieve sustainable growth. And this collaboration aims to make them future ready, Mehta affirmed. The MoU outlines specific programs including the Start-up Accelerator Programme, AI Implementation Programme, and MSME Support Programme, designed to nurture innovation and accelerate AI adoption among start-ups and MSMEs. Infibeam will also implement 'EDII Campus Solutions' encompassing digital monitoring and AI-driven security measures for enhanced operational efficiency. (ANI)

Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah take oath as member of 18th Lok Sabha

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari were sworn in as members of the 18th Lok Sabha. Singh retained the Lucknow seat, Shah retured from Gandhinagar, and Gadkari from Nagpur. Senior members Radha Mohan Singh and Faggan Singh Kulaste took oath as well and will assist pro-tem speaker B Mahtab in administering oaths over two days. Opposition members K Suresh, T R Baalu, and Sudip Bandyopadhyay did not take their oaths in protest.

Gujarat CM launches anti-polio campaign to vaccinate 837,200 children

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday launched a state-wide anti-polio campaign, which aims to vaccinate 83.72 lakh children below the age of five, an official said. The initiative was launched to mark National Immunisation Day as part of the Children Polio Eradication Campaign 20-24, a CMO release said. The state health department aims to vaccinate over 83.72 lakh children in the 0-5 age group. To achieve this, 1,33,956 health workers will administer drops at 33,489 polio booths across the state. From June 24 to 25, health workers will conduct door-to-door visits to administer polio drops to children, it said. Patel launched the campaign at the community centre in Mantri Niwas Complex in Gandhinagar by administering polio drops to a few children in the presence of Mayor Miraben Patel and Principal Secretary (Health) Dhananjay Dwivedi.

Amit Shah Highlights NEP 2020 with Launch of 30 Smart Schools in Ahmedabad

Amit Shah Highlights NEP 2020 with Launch of 30 Smart Schools in Ahmedabad Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today e-inaugurated 30 smart schools in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel. In his speech, Shri Amit Shah highlighted that these 30 smart schools were developed by the Ahmedabad Municipal School Board at a cost of Rs 36 crore under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, initiated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He detailed that the schools are distributed as follows: 9 in Ghatlodiya, 10 in Vejalpur, 4 in Naranpura, and 7 in Sabarmati. The inauguration of these schools is expected to benefit over 10,000 children, spreading the light of knowledge and education in their lives. Shri Shah also noted that out of the total 69 schools in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, 59 have already been upgraded to smart schools, with plans to upgrade the remaining schools soon. These smart schools incorporate skill development, vocational training, digital empowerment, advanced mathematics practice, science laboratories, future classrooms, 3-D educational tools, and elements of Indian culture. Marking his first visit to Gujarat after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as the Home Minister and the new Member of Parliament for Gandhinagar, Shri Shah expressed his gratitude to the people of Gandhinagar for their support. He emphasized his commitment to making Gandhinagar the most developed parliamentary constituency, ensuring progress and development across all fields over the next five years. Shri Amit Shah reminisced about the proposal made by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 to celebrate 21st June as International Yoga Day. He noted that this proposal received support from around 170 countries, and for the past decade, the world has been celebrating Yoga Day on 21st June, recognizing yoga as a significant contribution from Indian sages and saints. He elaborated on the scientific methods introduced by sages to connect body, mind, and soul through yoga practices such as meditation, asanas, and pranayama. He praised Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for promoting yoga globally and stressed that yoga is the only medium to unlock the immense potential within our minds. Shri Shah also mentioned that the Gujarat government has made significant efforts to promote yoga by forming a dedicated board and incorporating yoga into the academic curriculum. On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Shri Amit Shah urged everyone to express their gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for paving the way for global welfare through yoga.

Amit Shah e-inaugurates 30 smart schools in Ahmedabad

Amit Shah e-inaugurates 30 smart schools in Ahmedabad Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday e-inaugurated 30 smart schools in Gujarat's Ahmedabad developed by the Ahmedabad Municipal School Board at a cost of Rs 36 crore under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 brought by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his address on the occasion, Shah said that out of these 30 smart schools, nine are in the Ghatlodiya assembly constituency, 10 in the Vejalpur assembly constituency, four in Naranpura and seven are in Sabarmati. With the inauguration of these 30 smart schools, the Home Minister added that more than 10 thousand children will directly benefit from NEP and the lamp of knowledge and education will spread in their lives. Shah said that out of a total of 69 schools in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, 59 have become smart schools and the remaining schools will soon be upgraded. He said that skill development, vocational training, and digital empowerment have been included in the curriculum of these smart schools. Along with this, the practice of Mathematics, Science Laboratories, Future Classrooms, 3-D Educational Charts, 3-D Painting and many other aspects of Indian Culture have also been included, Shah mentioned. At the event, Shah also pointed out that it was his first visit to Gujarat after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as the Home Minister and the new Member of Parliament of Gandhinagar. He said that, during his visit here, his first program was organized for the welfare of children of the lower and poor strata of society. Shah said that he will always be indebted to the people of Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency for backing him as their MP. The Home Minister also said for the next five years, he will remain committed to making Gandhinagar the most developed parliamentary constituency ensuring progress and development in every field. Shah recalled that 10 years ago in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that 21st June be celebrated as International Yoga Day. He said that this proposal of PM Modi was supported by about 170 countries of the world and for the last 10 years, every year on 21st June, the whole world celebrates Yoga, which is the gift of our sages and saints. He said that millions of people around the world have made Yoga a part of their lifestyle. Many dignitaries including Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel were present on the occasion. (ANI)

Amit Shah's Heartfelt Thanks to Gujarat: Inaugurates 30 Smart Schools

Amit Shah's Heartfelt Thanks to Gujarat: Inaugurates 30 Smart Schools Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on his first visit to Gujarat post-Lok Sabha elections, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people for securing a resounding victory on 25 out of 26 seats for the BJP in the state. Addressing a gathering in Naranpura, Shah specifically thanked the voters of the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency for re-electing him with a formidable margin of over 7 lakh votes. Shah, speaking after the inauguration of 30 'smart schools' by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, highlighted the BJP's commitment to improving education for economically weaker sections, and vowed to make Gandhinagar the top constituency in terms of development in the next five years.

100-page SIT report on Rajkot TRP game zone fire unveils widespread departmental negligence

AHMEDABAD: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Rajkot TRP Game Zone tragedy submitted its report to the government on Friday. A meeting with Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi and the SIT members, led by Additional DGP Subhash Trivedi, is scheduled for Friday. The 100-page report is expected to contain several startling findings, including the involvement of prominent figures. The Special Investigation Team submitted the preliminary report on the fire within 72 hours, but it took 672 hours to submit the final report. However, while sources believe that top officials may evade accountability, Government Official said no one would be spared. Subhash Trivedi, head of the SIT in Gandhinagar, stated, The negligence of various departments has been uncovered. Four IAS officers and one IPS officer have been questioned. Following the tragedy, the causes of the incident have been identified. A 100-page report has been prepared and submitted to the government. Additional investigation is ongoing. We have already questioned four IAS and one IPS officer who had visited the game zone in the past and got themselves clicked there. These officers told the SIT they went there with their family members in March 2022 to celebrate the birthday of one of the officers. It was not the opening event of the game zone as is being claimed, said Trivedi. Trivedi added, Investigations are ongoing in the Fire Department, License Department, Police Department, and R&D Department. Evidence of petrol used for go-karting at the game zone has been traced back to various petrol pumps. Administrative sources revealed that a fact-finding committee comprising three IAS officers, formed under the direction of the Gujarat High Court, is expected to submit its report within four to five days. According to these sources, the report indicates that the Rajkot TRP game zone, despite lacking a fire NOC, was allowed to operate due to Some influence. The SIT report highlights the absence of an emergency exit and the storage of fuel beyond the permitted level for go-karting vehicles. According sources, the SIT report has revealed that the Corporation's Town Planning Department and Fire Department have taken no action against the illegal gaming zone, which has been operating for the past three years. The officials have consistently turned a blind eye to the situation. Despite commercial activities taking place on land which was designated for residential use, no measures were implemented to address the issue. Additionally, the Corporation's Town Planning Officer and Engineer have ignored the illegal construction. Furthermore, the fire department officials never conducted a single inspection, highlighting their clear negligence. As many as 27 persons, including children, were charred to death in a massive fire which gutted the entire facility on May 25. A subsequent investigation by police revealed the game zone was running without a no objection certificate (NOC) from the fire department of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. Following the incident, the state government formed an SIT under Trivedi to find out the causes of fire, loopholes in the system and to suggest steps to be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University Marks 10th International Yoga Day with Vibrant Celebrations

100 Participants Attended the Yoga Day Celebration Organised by Aarihant Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Institute BILKULONLINE Gandhinagar, June 21:Swarrnim The post Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University Marks 10th International Yoga Day with Vibrant Celebrations appeared first on Bilkul Online .

BJP leaders link development funding with party poll success

After winning 25 of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat, BJP leaders in Gandhinagar are becoming more aggressive. The Vadodara BJP president emphasized not spending development funds in areas where the party lacks support, while Junagarh MP Rajesh Chudasma vowed to take action against those who opposed him during elections.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates 44 recharge borewells in Gandhinagar

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Telangana: Man beats brother to death in Mancherial, probe on

Hyderabad: A 26-year-old man was beaten to death by his brother at Gandhinagar, Naspur mandal of Mancherial district on Monday night, June 17. The accused has been identified as Kuncham Ramu, and the victim is his brother Kuncham Vijay Ramu and Vijay, who are daily-wagers, used to stay in a graveyard for long hours, frequently 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 .

Bengaluru's Freedom Park multi-level parking: Check launch date and charges as parking to be banned on nearby roads

Motorists in Gandhinagar and Bangalore's CBD will soon find parking relief with the opening of the multi-level car park (MLCP) at Freedom Park on Thursday. Accommodating 600 four-wheelers and 750 two-wheelers, the facility, costing Rs 80 crore, will be managed by Princeroyal Parking Solution. Parking fees start at Rs 15 for bikes and Rs 25 for cars per hour.

BJP-led government brought down prices of petrol, diesel, Congress actions led to 'khata-khat' price rise in UPA: Hardeep Puri

BJP-led government brought down prices of petrol, diesel, Congress actions led to 'khata-khat' price rise in UPA: Hardeep Puri Hitting out at the Congress leaders in Karnataka seeking to target the Centre following the state government's decision to raise VAT on petrol and diesel, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday also took a veiled jibe at Rahul Gandhi for his khata khat remarks during the Lok Sabha election campaign and said Congress had talked about reducing inflation but their actions had led to khata-khat rise in prices during UPA government. Hardeep Puri highlighted the measures taken by the Centre to bring down prices of petrol and diesel and cited figures to state that the price of petroleum products was higher in states ruled by parties opposed to BJP. He said BJP-ruled states also reduced VAT following the decision of the Modi government to reduce excise duty and it resulted in a decrease in the prices of petrol and diesel. The minister told ANI that India is the only country where prices of petrol and diesel over a representative period have come down. He also targeted Congress-led UPA government for issuing oil bonds. Bharat is the only country, where prices of petrol and diesel over a representative period have come down, in the case of petrol by about 2 per cent or so and diesel by a little per cent instead of going up. How did we manage this? PM Modi reduced the excise duty levied by the Centre on two occasions, November 21 and May 2022. As a result, central excise duty came down and all the BJP states also reduced the VAT that they charged, he said. If you go into the VAT figures it becomes clear. The difference in price between Itanagar and Chennai is Rs 9.90 for petrol, between Lucknow and Telangana is Rs 12.76, between Gandhinagar and Bengaluru is Rs 8.21, between Panaji and Kerala is Rs 12.35, between Guwahati and Kolkata is Rs 6.80...Between 2004 and 2014, Congress introduced petrol bonds. They floated Rs 1.41 lakh crores and today we are having to pay back Rs 3.20 lakh crores, he added. Hardeep Puri said the price of petrol and diesel at the bunk is determined in large part due to the international prevailing price because India imports 85 per cent of its requirements of crude oil. I have done some statistics. Between 2004 and 2014 the price of petrol and diesel in Bengaluru went up by 84 per cent . This is during the Congress time and in diesel, it went up by 111 per cent. Because the international price had gone up and to that, you add the cost of insurance, cost of freight, refining margin...In our time, from 2014 to 2024, there was turbulence in the international situation, there was a Russia-Ukraine war situation which is still going on, there was a problem closer to home in the Red Sea, attacks by Houthi rebels...Yet we have been able to navigate the international situation, he said. Hardeep Puri said the decision of Congress-led UPA government to go for oil bonds was an irresponsible step. Between 2004 and 2014, Congress introduced petrol bonds, which was an irresponsible step. They floated bonds of Rs 1.41 lakh crore and today we are having to pay back Rs 3.20 lakh crores. Today, they are compounding their lies and stating it as someone else's mistake. Congress had talked about reducing inflation khata-khat but their actions had increased the inflationkhata-khat, he said. Earlier, on Sunday, in a post to X, Hardeep Puri had said that the Congress-led Karnataka government has saddled the people of Karnataka with the burden of paying Rs 3 per litre more for petrol and diesel in the state. After not fulfilling the promises of transferring Rs 8500/month to a woman of each family, Congress-led Karnataka government has saddled the people of Karnataka with the burden of paying Rs 3/litre more for petrol and diesel in the state, Puri said in a post on X. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) should direct their protests against the central government over the rising fuel prices. Today BJP and JDS are protesting as petrol and diesel prices have increased (in Karnataka). But, they don't have to protest against the state government. They must protest against the Centre, Siddaramaiah said. The Congress government in Karnataka increased VAT on petrol and diesel on Sunday which triggered a war of words between the Congress and BJP leaders. (ANI)

18-year old Divya Deshmukh Claims World Junior Chess Championship Title Without A single Defeat

India's chess prowess on the global stage was again exemplified by 18-year old Divya Deshmukh winning the prestigious FIDE World Junior Chess Championship title recently held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. In a dominating performance, the Nagpur based talent steamrolled the competition, finishing at the top of the standings without experiencing even a single defeat across her [] The post 18-year old Divya Deshmukh Claims World Junior Chess Championship Title Without A single Defeat appeared first on Northlines .

Vadodara housing society residents oppose allotment of flat to Muslim woman

The protesters have demanded cancellation of the allotment citing the Disturbed Areas Act. They threatened to intensify their agitation and hold protests in Gandhinagar and New Delhi

Society residents oppose allotment of flat to Muslim woman in Vadodara

The protesters have demanded cancellation of the allotment citing the Disturbed Areas Act. They threatened to intensify their agitation and hold protests in Gandhinagar and New Delhi

25 girders launched in 12 hours for redeveloping Gandhinagar railway station in Jaipur

Jaipur, July 13 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that a complex and challenging task of launching 25 girders across all four tracks has been launched in Gandhinagar railway station in a record 12 hours. 25 girders (36 mts span) across all 4 tracks launched. Complex & challenging task accomplished by 200 []

Gujarat makes draft rules for gaming zones, seeks public suggestions

In the wake of the deadly fire at a game zone in Rajkot which claimed 27 lives last month, the Gujarat government on Wednesday came out with draft rules which seek to ensure safety at such recreation facilities. The objective behind the proposed 'The Gujarat Amusement Rides and Gaming Zone Activities (Safety) Rules-2024' is to ensure that such tragedies do not take place again, said health minister and government spokesperson Rishikesh Patel. The draft rules were uploaded on the state home department's website so that people can submit suggestions or objections, Patel told reporters in Gandhinagar after the first meeting of the state cabinet following the Lok Sabha elections. Suggestions can be submitted by June 25 to the home department's email ID 'home@gujarat.gov.in'. Under section 33 of the Gujarat Police Act, 1951, the Commissioner of Police and District Magistrates have the authority to frame rules in this regard. The final rules will be notified after getting necessary ...

Gujarat Government Unveils Safety Rules Post Rajkot Fire Tragedy

Gujarat Government Unveils Safety Rules Post Rajkot Fire Tragedy In response to the tragic fire at Rajkot's TRP Game Zone that claimed 27 lives last month, the Gujarat government announced draft safety rules for recreation facilities on Wednesday. The proposed 'The Gujarat Amusement Rides and Gaming Zone Activities (Safety) Rules-2024' aim to prevent such incidents in the future, according to health minister and government spokesperson Rishikesh Patel. The draft rules have been posted on the state home department's website for public input, Patel informed reporters in Gandhinagar after the first state cabinet meeting following the Lok Sabha elections. Citizens can submit suggestions or objections to 'home@gujarat.gov.in' until June 25. Under section 33 of the Gujarat Police Act, 1951, the Police Commissioner and District Magistrates have the authority to establish regulations on this matter. The final rules will be issued after receiving the requisite approvals, Patel added. Regarding the Rajkot fire, the BJP-led state government is determined to hold those responsible accountable, pending inquiries by both local police and a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Action will be taken against guilty parties, including senior officials and elected representatives if necessary.

Five newly-elected MLAs take oath in Gujarat

Four former Congress legislators and an independent candidate, who won as BJP candidates in the recent bypolls in Gujarat, took oath in Gandhinagar. The BJP retained power in the December 2022 assembly elections, winning 156 out of 182 seats. The party's strength now stands at 161 with the addition of five more MLAs. The Congress turncoat list includes prominent leaders like Arjun Modhvadia, CJ Chavda, Arvind Ladani, and Chirag Patel. The resignations of these leaders came ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as the BJP strategically inducted them to strengthen its position. Sources suggest that Modhvadia and CJ Chavda may soon be included in the state cabinet as the chief minister expands the cabinet. The Gujarat BJP unit is also set for a structural overhaul after state party president CR Patil joined the Union Cabinet.

Shah takes charge as Union home minister, says will build Bharat as bulwark against terror, Naxals

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the new government will take its efforts for India's security to the next level and build Bharat as a bulwark against terrorism, insurgency and Naxalism.After taking charge of the Union home ministry for the second consecutive term, he also said the ministry under him remains committed to the security of the nation and its people, as it always has been. Shah, 59, who has been holding the portfolio since 2019, has returned to the Modi 3.0 government in the same capacity. Under the stewardship of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, I reassumed charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs today. The MHA will remain committed to the security of the nation and its people, as it always has been. Modi 3.0 will take its efforts for India's security to the next level and build Bharat as a bulwark against terrorism, insurgency, and naxalism, he wrote on X. Before taking charge of the ministry, Shah visited the National Police Memorial in the city's Chanakyapuri area to pay homage to policemen who had laid down their lives while serving the nation. Remembering the martyrs of our police forces who laid down their lives guarding the honour of the nation and whose saga of sacrifice immortalised the fervour of patriotism forever. Paid floral tributes in their memory at the National Police Memorial, he said. Shah was elected from Gandhinagar constituency in Gujarat in the Lok Sabha election after defeating his nearest rival by a margin of 7.44 lakh votes. He has also retained his other portfolio in the Ministry of Cooperation. In his fresh tenure as home minister, the immediate priority of Shah will be the implementation of the three newly enacted criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023. These laws, scheduled to come into effect from July 1, are set to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, marking a significant shift towards a more efficient and effective legal framework. Aimed at reshaping the landscape of the country's criminal justice system, Shah brought the three laws last year aimed at modernising and replacing outdated British-era legislation. As Union home minister in the second Modi government in 2019, Shah had played a pivotal role in shaping key policies, including the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Known for his meticulous approach, Shah's tenure has been marked by proactive decision-making and a commitment to strengthening national security and justice systems, exemplifying his enduring influence in Indian politics. Shah has also been instrumental in quelling Maoist violence and restoring peace in the northeastern states through strategic peace accords. Known as the second most influential figure in the country after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a person dedicated to the saffron ideology, Shah rose as the BJP's master organiser when its alliance secured 73 seats from Uttar Pradesh in 2014 under his leadership as the party's general secretary. Recognised for his political acumen and strategic prowess, Shah has played a pivotal role in the phenomenal growth of the saffron party.

BJP stalwarts Amit Shah, Nadda and Chouhan take charge as cabinet ministers

NEW DELHI: Top BJP leaders Amit Shah, J P Nadda and Shivraj Singh Chouhan took charge as cabinet ministers on Tuesday. Amit Shah took charge as the Union Home Minister for the second consecutive term. Shah, who has been holding the portfolio since 2019, has returned to the Modi 3. 0 government in the same capacity. Before taking charge of the ministry, Shah visited the National Police Memorial in the city's Chanakyapuri area to pay homage to policemen who had laid down their lives while serving the nation. The 59-year old Shah was elected from Gandhinagar constituency in Gujarat in the Lok Sabha election. Shah has also retained his other portfolio in the Ministry of Cooperation. In the fresh tenure as home minister, the immediate priority of Shah will be the implementation of the three newly enacted criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023. These laws, scheduled to come into effect from July 1, are set to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, marking a significant shift towards a more efficient and effective legal framework BJP President J P Nadda assumed charge of the Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry and Union Health Ministry. The leader was assigned both ministries on Monday, a day after taking oath as a cabinet minister. Nadda held the health portfolio during the Modi government's first term before he took over as the BJP's working president in 2019 and became a full-fledged party president in January 2020 following Amit Shah's appointment as Union Home Minister. Nadda's term as BJP president ended in January and he was given a six-month extension to oversee the Lok Sabha 2024 elections. His term ends in June. Senior BJP leader and four-time former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan took charge of the Union Agriculture Ministry on Tuesday. He has also been allocated the Rural Development Ministry in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Cabinet. The 65-year-old leader, took oath as part of the Prime Minister's Council of Ministers on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in his over three-decade-long political career. His induction into the Union Cabinet was widely anticipated after Prime Minister Modi lauded him at a rally in Madhya Pradesh before the Lok Sabha polls, acknowledging his contributions and popularity. Modi 3.0 Cabinet full list: No changes in Top 4, boost for NDA allies Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and more among 10 new ministers with highest victory margins

10 Union Ministers assume charge in New Delhi

New Delhi: Ten Union Ministers took charge of their respective portfolios allotted to them in New Delhi on Tuesday. MPs Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Suresh Gopi, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Kiren Rijiju, Chirag Paswan, Jayant Chaudhary, Dr L. Murugan and Manohar Lal Khattar took charge in their chambers. Top BJP leader Amit Shah took charge as the Union Home Minister for the second consecutive term. Shah, who has been holding the portfolio since 2019, has returned to the Modi 3.0 government in the same capacity. Before taking charge of the ministry, Shah visited the National Police Memorial in the city's Chanakyapuri area to pay homage to policemen who had laid down their lives while serving the nation. The 59-year old Shah was elected from Gandhinagar constituency in Gujarat in the Lok Sabha election. BJP President J P Nadda took charge of the Union Health Ministry. He was allocated the Health Ministry as well as the Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry on Monday, a day after taking oath as a cabinet minister in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. After assuming charge as Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was dedicated to the upliftment of the poor. He said the first Cabinet decision of constructing three crore rural and urban houses on the first day of the Government was devoted to the empowerment of poor. Stating that the government would continue to serve the people of the country, he expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for giving him an opportunity to serve as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Suresh Gopi, who took charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, said I am looking forward to having a series of meetings with officials to get more information about the Ministry. While Jyotiraditya Scindia took charge as Minister for Communications, Manohar Lal Khattar as Power Minister and Jayant Chaudhary as Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. After assuming charge as Minister of Food Processing Industries, MP Chirag Paswan said, I have come here to fulfill the responsibility that has been given to me with dedication, loyalty and hard work. Its a department that will directly benefit the farmers. It will help double their income. Speaking after taking charge as Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr Murugan expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for reposing his faith in him. He said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting plays a key role in executing government policies by acting as a communication bridge between the government and the people of the country. Kiren Rijiju took charge as Parliamentary Affairs Minister.

Focus on autos as schools reopen in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The commencement of the new academic years has once against brought to spotlight an important element for school-going children: Transportation. Autorickshaws play an important role in this aspect by dropping and picking up students wherein the drivers also double up as caretakers, who are responsible for the safety of the children. However, transport authority officials caution parents and guardians to keep a constant check on the drivers and also suggest opting for school buses. Many autorickshaw drivers, school and RTA officials spoke of their experiences in this regard. Mohd Omar Khan, a driver, said I am engaged in transporting students schools in Secunderabad. This is a very responsible duty and we accomplish this with diligence as we would our children. Our ID cards, driving licence and conduct report are taken by the parents. Most drivers are in this field for over two decades now. C. Geetha Samuel, coordinator at St Pauls High School in Gandhinagar, said, Most parents opt for autorickshaws for their children. After the class, our teachers, helpers and watchmen will identify the driver. It is after confirmation that the child is handed over to the driver. M. Purushotham Reddy, from the Road Transport Authority, Hyderabad, said, we recommend parents to go in for school buses as they are a safer option. There will be an attendant, who accompanies students throughout the journey. And the school management will keep track of the journey. When an autorickshaw driver comes to pick up children, parents must make sure that he is sober. Parents who send their children by autorickshaws must have all details and contacts of the driver.

Modi 3.0 Cabinet: BJP's master strategist Amit Shah remains in charge of the Home Ministry

Amit Shah secured a significant victory in Gujarat's Gandhinagar constituency, garnering 7,44,716 votes more than his closest competitor. His total vote count amounted to 10,10,972, surpassing the 2,66,256 votes received by the Congress candidate, Sonal Patel.

Exciting Sports Schedule for Monday: Cricket, Football, Badminton, and Chess

Exciting Sports Schedule for Monday: Cricket, Football, Badminton, and Chess The sports menu for Monday, June 10, promises an action-packed day with a variety of international events. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to the T20 World Cup clash between South Africa and Bangladesh in New York at 8 pm, alongside ongoing discussions surrounding the India vs Pakistan encounter. Football fans can delve into India's World Cup qualifying match preview against Qatar, set to unfold in Doha. Meanwhile, badminton aficionados will get insights into the Australian Open scheduled to take place in Sydney. Chess lovers aren't left out either, with the Junior World Championship continuing in Gandhinagar. This comprehensive schedule highlights the diversity and excitement in the world of sports on Monday.

Master strategist and tough administrator, Amit Shah will be valuable asset in Modi 3.0

New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) Politically savvy and known as a tough and disciplined administrator during his term as Indias Home Minister, Amit Shah on Sunday returned to Prime Minister Narendra Modis Cabinet 3.0. Shah, who won from Gujarats Gandhinagar constituency with a staggering margin of 7,44,716 votes in the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls, has... The post Master strategist and tough administrator, Amit Shah will be valuable asset in Modi 3.0 first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

Shah, Shivraj, Scindia, Paatil: New ministers among top 10 with highest victory margins

Amit Shah, who was the home minister in Modi 2.0 won from Gandhinagar by a margin of more than 7.44 lakh votes. Jyotiraditya Scindia, who was the aviation minister in the previous Modi government, won from Guna in Madhya Pradesh by more than 5.40 lakh votes.

Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and more among 10 new ministers with highest victory margins

NEW DELHI: Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Jyotiraditya Scindia, and C R Paatil are among the newly inducted Cabinet Ministers who figured in the list of top 10 leaders who won the Lok Sabha polls with a considerable margin. Former Madhya Pradesh CM and six-time Vidisha MP Chouhan won from his constituency by a margin of 8.21 lakh votes. Shah, who was the home minister in Modi 2.0 won from Gandhinagar by a margin of more than 7.44 lakh votes. Scindia, who was the aviation minister in the previous Modi government, won from Guna in Madhya Pradesh by more than 5.40 lakh votes. BJP's C R Paatil recorded a victory margin of 7.73 lakh from Navsari in Gujarat. The previous record for the highest winning margin was held by Pritam Munde, also from the BJP, who won a bypoll in October 2014 from Beed in Maharashtra by more than 6.96 lakh votes. Paatil, a three-term MP from Navsari, held the record for the second-highest victory margin of 6.89 lakh votes in 2019. He broke his own record in the 2024 polls. Narendra Modi was sworn in as prime minister at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Sunday, becoming only the second PM after Jawaharlal Nehru to secure a third consecutive term. Along with Modi, who took oath in the name of God, senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar were sworn in as cabinet ministers, indicating the Prime Minister's emphasis on continuity and experience as they also held senior positions in his second term. Among others who figured in the list of top 10 candidates who trounced their opponents were Indore MP Shankar Lalwani of the BJP. He won by a margin of 11.72 lakh votes. Congress' Rakibul Hussain scored the second-highest victory margin of 10.12 lakh votes from Dhubri in Assam. Among other candidates who won by a margin of more than 5 lakh votes were BJP's Gujarat candidates Rajpalsingh Jadav from Panchmahal (5.09 lakh) and Hemang Joshi from Vadodara (5.82 lakh), its Bhopal nominee Alok Sharma (5.01 lakh) and Sudheer Gupta from Mandsour (over 5 lakh). BJP's Mahesh Sharma won from Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha Nagar by a margin of 5.59 lakh votes while the saffron party's candidate from Raipur in Chhattisgarh Brijmohan Agarwal secured a victory margin of 5.75 lakh votes. Former Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb of the BJP won from Tripura West by a margin of more than 6 lakh votes while Kriti Dev Debbarman of the saffron party won the Tripura East constituency by more than 4.86 lakh votes. PM Modi equals record feat of third straight term as challenges await

Remove slabs on drainages: Kakinada Municipal Commissioner

Kakinada : Kakinada Municipal Corporation Commissioner J. Venkata Rao directed the traders and domestic householders to remove slabs and cement stones on the drainages for the free flow of the sewage. He inspected the drainage desilting works at Gandhinagar and Cheedeelapora areas here on Saturday. He said that due to covering of drainages with slabs and cement stones resulting in stagnation of sewage during the rainy season causing huge inconvenience to the people. He told the traders to remove the cement stones on the drainages otherwise the KMC would remove it and collect the expenses from the persons concerned. He instructed officials to complete the desiltation works and clean the drainages for flowing of the drainage water freely without hurdles. He said that the officials should take steps not to stagnate the water in the drains or the streets.

Pratham bags maiden mens title at Rajkot rankings

BILKULONLINE Gandhinagar, June 8: Vadodaras paddler Pratham Madlani came up with a superlative performance as he defeated Abhilash Raval 4-2 The post Pratham bags maiden mens title at Rajkot rankings appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Marudhar and Shalimar Express Run on Alternate Routes for Two Days from Saturday

Jodhpur : The operation of Marudhar and Shalimar Express trains will be affected on June 8 and 9 due to the ongoing redevelopment work at Gandhinagar Jaipur railway station. These trains will be operated through an alternate route. According to North Western Railways Chief Public Relations Officer Captain Shashi Kiran, train 14853 Varanasi City-Jodhpur Marudhar ... Read more

Corruption by EMI: Officials, Middlemen Accept Bribes in 'Instalments' in Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Corrupt government officials as well as their middlemen are offering people the option of paying bribes in easy instalments in Gujarat, where at least 10 such cases have been reported so far this year though the ACB said there is nothing new in this practice.At least ten cases have been reported in Gujarat this year wherein government officials as well as their middlemen have demanded bribe money in instalments, officials of the state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said on Thursday. According to ACB Director Shamsher Singh, this practice of taking bribes in instalments is not new and it has been going on since long. There is nothing new in it. Usually, the victim agrees to give the first instalment before the work is done and then gives the second after the work is done. But sometimes, they change their mind and approach the ACB instead of giving the second or any subsequent instalment, he explained. In March, two persons, claiming to be working for Gujarat GST officials, had approached a mobile shop owner in Ahmedabad and demanded a bribe of Rs 21 lakh to settle a tax-related issue he was facing following a raid. The shop owner agreed to pay Rs 2 lakh as the first instalment and the remaining sum in two instalments afterwards. The shop owner later changed his mind and approached the ACB, which laid a trap on March 30 and nabbed one of the two accused while accepting the first instalment of Rs 2 lakh, said an ACB release. In April, a deputy sarpanch and a taluka panchayat member in Surat demanded Rs 80,000 from a farmer to get his work done. They were caught on April 4 while accepting the first instalment of Rs 35,000, it said. During the same time, the ACB had arrested a police sub-inspector (PSI) of the state CID Crime in Gandhinagar for accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a person who was booked by the agency in a case. The PSI had accepted Rs 10,000 in advance and agreed to take Rs 40,000 afterwards, said the release. A royalty inspector of the state Mines and Minerals department in Narmada district agreed to take Rs 1 lakh bribe in two instalments after a truck driver expressed his inability to pay the amount in one go. The royalty inspector's middleman was nabbed by the ACB while accepting the first instalment of Rs 60,000 on April 26, said the release.

Over 4 lakh NOTA votes cast in Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: If NOTA (None of The Above) were a candidate in any of the Gujarat Assembly constituencies and polled the number of votes that came its way there, it would have performed quite well. A total of 4.60 lakh NOTA votes were cast in the BJP's stronghold, reflecting a growing wave of dissent against the current ruling party. Two prominent BJP candidates from Gujarat, CR Patil, the state president, and Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, secured some of the biggest victory margins in the nation. Nevertheless, a considerable number of NOTA votes were also recorded in their constituencies. In Gujarat, a total of 4,60,341 votes were cast for NOTA, accounting for 1.60 percent of the total vote, compared to independents who received 1.89 percent. In Gandhinagar, Amit Shah's constituency, 22,005 NOTA votes were cast. In Navsari, CR Patil's constituency, 20,462 NOTA were votes recorded. Indore script electoral history with 2,18,674 NOTA votes, BJP's 11.75 lakh ballot gap win According to the data, Union Home Minister Amit Shah received a total of 10,10,972 votes, while Congress candidate Sonal Patel garnered 2,66,256 votes. Shah defeated Patel by a margin of 7,44,716 votes. Meanwhile, BJP's CR Patil achieved a margin of 7.73 lakh votes in Navsari, Gujarat. The Dahod constituency recorded the highest number of NOTA votes at 34,938, while Ahmedabad East had the lowest with 10,503 votes. Significant NOTA counts were also observed in constituencies like Ahmedabad West where 14,007 such votes were cast and in Rajkot with 15,922, and Vadodara with 18,388. Other constituencies that saw notable NOTA numbers included Chhota Udepur with 29,655 votes, Bardoli with 25,542, Bharuch with 23,283, Banaskantha with 22,167, and Sabarkantha with 21,076. The data indicates that the Panchmahal constituency recorded 20,103 NOTA votes, followed by 18,765 in Bhavnagar, 18,742 in Kutch, 18,824 in Kheda, 18,373 in Valsad, 16,722 in Patan, 15,930 in Anand, 14,013 in Junagadh, 13,563 in Porbandar, 13,299 in Surendranagar, 11,626 in Mehsana, 11,349 in Amreli, and 11,084 in Jamnagar. Importantly, NOTA votes were also cast in postal ballot voting, with 11,089 election workers choosing the NOTA option. The highest number of NOTA votes in postal ballots was recorded in the Bhavnagar constituency, where 1,048 people voted for NOTA. Banaskantha goes to Congress in saffron citadel of Gujarat

Rahul Gandhi wins Rae Bareli and Wayanad. What laws say about contesting two seats in the Lok Sabha Elections?

Contesting for two seats is not uncommon in Indian elections. Historically, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee contested from Lucknow and Gandhinagar constituencies in the 1996 general elections. He won both seats but chose to retain the Lucknow seat, necessitating a by-election in Gandhinagar.

Amit Shah: BJPs key strategist who rose to become one of the most influential figures in Indian politics

New Delhi, Jun 4: BJP's key strategist Amit Shah is credited for shaping many electoral outcomes of the party and also considered the chief architect of its meteoric rise under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi but in this Lok Sabha polls, things did not go according to plan. Shah though won the Gandhinagar [] The post Amit Shah: BJPs key strategist who rose to become one of the most influential figures in Indian politics appeared first on Northlines .

Amit Shah, Anurag Thakur, Kiren Rijiju retain their Lok Sabha seats

Union Home Minister Amit Shah won from his constituency of Gandhinagar in Gujarat with a mammoth margin of over 7 lakh votes, surpassing his 2019 victory margin of 5.55 lakh votes.

Lok Sabha Giants: Crushing Victory Margins Redefine Election Records

Lok Sabha Giants: Crushing Victory Margins Redefine Election Records In a remarkable demonstration of electoral dominance, at least five candidates in the recent Lok Sabha elections shattered previous records for the highest victory margins. Leading this new wave of landslide victories, Indore's incumbent MP Shankar Lalwani of the BJP emerged with an astounding winning margin of 11.72 lakh votes. Following closely, the Congress' Rakibul Hussain clinched the second-highest victory margin of 10.12 lakh votes from Dhubri in Assam. Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan secured a staggering 8.21 lakh votes from Vidisha, marking the third highest margin in this election cycle. The BJP's CR Patil and Union Home Minister Amit Shah also reported overwhelming victories from Navsari and Gandhinagar respectively. It's worth noting that the previous record for the highest victory margin was held by BJP's Pritam Munde, who had won a bypoll in 2014 from Beed in Maharashtra by a margin exceeding 6.96 lakh votes. The recent elections have not only redefined political machinations but have also set new benchmarks for future candidates.

Amit Shah stamps his supremacy in Gandhinagar with 7.4 lakh win

Amit Shah wins Gandhinagar by over 7 lakh votes

Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, wins Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat by a record margin of over 7.44 lakh votes. He defeated Congress rival Sonal Patel. In Indore, BJP's Shankar Lalwani wins with a massive margin. NOTA records 2.18 lakh votes in Indore.

Amit Shah, Anurag Thakur, Kiren Rijju retain their Lok Sabha seats

Amit Shah, Anurag Thakur, Kiren Rijju retain their Lok Sabha seats Union Ministers Amit Shah, Anurag Thakur, and Kiren Rijiju retained their respective Lok Sabha seats as counting concluded in their constituencies on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah won from his constituency of Gandhinagar in Gujarat with a mammoth margin of over 7 lakh votes, surpassing his 2019 victory margin of 5.55 lakh votes. Shah defeated Congress candidate Sonal Ramanbhai Patel in the seat. In the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency of Himachal Pradesh, Union Minister Anurag Thakur won against Congress' Satpal Raizada by a margin of over 1 lakh votes. Hamirpur is a stronghold of the BJP and Anurag Thakur has consistently won this seat three times. Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju won in Arunachal West constituency in Arunachal Pradesh against Congress candidate Nabam Tuki by a margin of over 1 lakh votes. Rijiju has held this seat since 2014. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also retained his seat in Rajasthan's Bikaner. Meghwal defeated Congress' Govindram Meghwal by a margin of 55,711 votes. Arjun Ram Meghwal clinched victories in 2009, 2014, and 2019, solidifying Bikaner as a fortress for the BJP. Union Ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and G Kishen Reddy also registered comfortable victories in their respective constituencies, as per the ECI data. Scindia won against Congress leader Yadvendra Rao Deshraj Singh by a margin of over 5 lakh votes in Madhya Pradesh's Guna Lok Sabha seat. Scindia, who was contesting his first Lok Sabha polls with the BJP, reclaimed his family's lost bastion after more than four years since switching from Congress. Kishan Reddy defeated Congress' Danam Nagender by a margin of over 4 lakh votes in the Secunderabad constituency. In the 2019 general elections, Reddy won this seat by more than 62,000 votes against BRS' TSK Yadav. As the counting of votes in the Lok Sabha elections is underway, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) suffered a significant dent from the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, as the latest trends show it leading on 294 seats, with the INDIA bloc being ahead on 232 seats, as per the ECI. The BJP-led NDA appears far from its target of 400 paar with the BJP falling behind a simple majority in Lok Sabha, according to the latest trends. The BJP had won a majority on its own in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls. It won 282 seats in 2014 and improved its tally to 303 seats in 2019 elections. The BJP had set a target of winning 370 seats in the 2024 general elections. The BJP-led NDA, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fought Lok Sabha elections for a third straight term in office. The Lok Sabha polls were held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1. (ANI)

BJP Clinches 14 Seats in Gujarat Lok Sabha Election

BJP Clinches 14 Seats in Gujarat Lok Sabha Election The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in 14 out of the 25 Lok Sabha seats declared so far in Gujarat, as announced by the Election Commission of India on Tuesday evening. According to the Election Commission of India, the BJP has successfully secured seats in Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Bardoli, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Chhota Udaipur, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Mahesana, Navsari, Rajkot, and Sabarkantha. Counting for 25 out of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state commenced at 8 a.m., with results still awaited for the remaining 11 seats as the counting process continues. The BJP has already claimed the Surat seat uncontested. Among the notable winners are Union Ministers Amit Shah, who secured the Gandhinagar constituency by a margin of over 7.44 lakh votes, and Parshottam Rupala, along with Gujarat BJP President CR Paatil. Furthermore, in the Bharuch constituency, BJP's incumbents Mansukh Vasava emerged victorious against Aam Aadmi Party's Chaitar Vasava with a margin of 85,696 votes. Other notable BJP winners include H S Patel in Ahmedabad East by 4.61 lakh votes, Dinesh Makwana in Ahmedabad West by 2.86 lakh votes, Haribhai Patel in Mahesana by 3.28 lakh votes, and Rajesh Chudasama in Junagadh by 1.35 lakh votes, defeating their nearest Congress rivals.

Amit Shah Wins From Gandhinagar, BJP Wins 12 Of 14 Seats In Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Incumbent Union Home Minister Amit Shah has won from Gandhinagar with awide margin of over 7.4 lakh votes. He was up againstSonalRamanbhai Patel from the Indian National Congress. Overall, BJP has won seven out of the total seats in the state. Following the rejection of the Congress candidate Nilesh Kumbhanis nomination form due to [] The post Amit Shah Wins From Gandhinagar, BJP Wins 12 Of 14 Seats In Gujarat appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Amit Shah Wins Gandhinagar Seat For Second Consecutive Time

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah won the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat of Gujarat by defeating his nearest Congress rival Sonal Patel by a staggering margin of more than 7.44 lakh votes, announced the Election Commission of India.

Lok Sabha Results 2024: Amit Shah Wins Gujarats Gandhinagar Seat By Over 7.44 Lakh Votes

BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has won the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency by over 7.44 lakh votes.

Amit Shah Leads in Gandhinagar as BJP Dominates Gujarat in 18th Lok Sabha Elections

Surat: As the counting of votes progresses for the 18th Lok Sabha elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah takes a significant lead in Gujarat's Gandhinagar constituency with an impressive tally of 6,50,399 votes. According to the latest updates from the Election Commission of India, Shah's total count stands at 8,58,197 votes, while his nearest rival, Congress' Sonam Ranambhai Patel, trails behind with 2,07,798 votes. In Gujarat, where there are 26 parliamentary seats, BJP is asserting its dominance by leading in 25 constituencies, with Congress ahead in only one. BJP secured an additional win in Surat after the cancellation of the Congress candidate's nomination due to alleged irregularities in the nomination papers. The BJP is leading in various constituencies across Gujarat, including Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Amreli, Anand, Bardoli, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Chhota Udaipur, Dahod, Gandhinagar, Junagadh, Kachchh, Kheda, Mahesana, Navsari, Panchmahal, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surendranagar, Vadodara, and Valsad. Meanwhile, Congress maintains a lead in the Banaskantha constituency. On a national scale, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has crossed the majority mark in early leads, with the alliance leading in 295 seats out of the 543 contested. BJP alone is ahead in 241 seats, emphasizing its strong position. The opposition coalition, under the umbrella of the INDIA bloc, is leading in 233 seats, with others ahead in 17. In the 2019 elections, NDA secured a significant victory with 353 seats, while the opposition UPA managed only 93 seats, with the Congress winning 52. Over 642 million voters participated in the mammoth electoral exercise held over seven phases. Counting began amid stringent security measures, encompassing postal ballots. Simultaneously, counting for State Legislative Assemblies in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, along with results of by-polls in 25 Assembly constituencies, are being tallied. The BJP aims for a third consecutive term in power, while the opposition, unified under the INDIA bloc, seeks to challenge the ruling party's supremacy. Despite exit polls favoring a continued tenure for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress and its allies have dismissed these projections as orchestrated, maintaining their confidence in forming the next government at the Centre. The Lok Sabha elections, spanning seven phases, have been a pivotal moment in Indian democracy, with the final results shaping the nation's political landscape. Suresh Gopi's Historic Win: Actor-turned-politician triumphs in Thrissur parliamentary seat Far-right Gains in EU Elections Raise Concerns for Migrants, Macron, and Ukraine WhatsApp Takes Firm Action Against Misuse, Bans 7.1 Million Indian Accounts in April 2024

The N Factor in India's Biggest Election: Narendra, Nitish, and Naidu

New Delhi: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), appears poised to secure victory in the country's largest election for the third consecutive time, with 295 seats. However, unlike the previous elections in 2014 and 2019, this time the BJP seems to be falling short of the majority mark. The significance of the N factor was apparent from the outset of this election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had the opportunity to match the feat of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru by forming the government for the third consecutive term. As the election results unfolded, the N factor came into play, represented by Namo (Narendra Modi), Nitish Kumar, and Chandrababu Naidu. While the NDA, led by Narendra Modi, is projected to win 296 seats, the BJP alone may fall short of forming the government with a clear majority for the third successive time. To bridge this gap, PM Modi's fate hinges on the stance of Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) and Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP), both crucial allies within the NDA. With JD(U) expected to secure 14 seats and TDP with 16 seats, their combined tally of 30 seats may hold the key to the NDA's fate. Subtracting these seats from the NDA's total reduces their count to 265, seven seats shy of the majority mark of 272. In response to this situation, both the ruling NDA and the opposition India Bloc have intensified their efforts. PM Modi personally engaged with Chandrababu Naidu, while Bihar BJP president Samrat Chaudhary attempted to meet Nitish Kumar. However, Nitish's refusal to meet Chaudhary has fueled speculation about his stance. Amidst rumors, the RJD claimed that Nitish Kumar hinted at a major decision and distanced himself from revenge politics. However, JDU's general secretary and spokesperson KC Tyagi reiterated their commitment to the NDA alliance. The unfolding drama underscores the pivotal role of Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu in determining the government's formation and Narendra Modi's fate in his third term as Prime Minister. CBI and ED Commit to Complete Investigations in Delhi Excise Policy Case Amit Shah Leads in Gandhinagar as BJP Dominates Gujarat in 18th Lok Sabha Elections Suresh Gopi's Historic Win: Actor-turned-politician triumphs in Thrissur parliamentary seat

Odisha's Political Landscape: BJP's Inroads and Naveen Patnaik's Stronghold

Puri: In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved remarkable success in Odisha, breaking through Naveen Patnaik's political stronghold. The latest updates from the Odisha Election Results 2024 reveal a historic victory for the BJP in both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state. The BJP is leading in an impressive 19 Lok Sabha seats and 80 Assembly seats in Odisha, while the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by Naveen Patnaik, trails with three Lok Sabha seats and 49 Assembly seats. These trends closely mirror the predictions of the News18 Mega Exit Poll, which anticipated significant gains for the BJP in Odisha. Exit polls predicted a strong performance by the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, with most constituencies expected to be won by the party. Conversely, predictions for the Odisha Assembly Elections 2024 varied, with some suggesting a hung assembly. The India Today-Axis My India exit poll projected an equal seat share between the BJD and BJP, while Jan ki Baat predicted a higher seat count for the BJD. Comparing with the 2019 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, where the BJD emerged as the frontrunner, securing 12 and 112 seats respectively, the BJP's surge marks a significant shift in the state's political dynamics. The Congress, on the other hand, faced a decline in performance, winning only one Lok Sabha seat and nine Assembly seats in 2019. The elections in Odisha were conducted in four phases, from May 13 to June 1, covering both Lok Sabha and Assembly seats. These latest trends signify a major transformation in Odisha's political landscape, with the BJP making substantial inroads into Naveen Patnaik's stronghold. As the final outcome unfolds, the closely contested battle for supremacy in the state remains the focal point of attention. The N Factor in India's Biggest Election: Narendra, Nitish, and Naidu CBI and ED Commit to Complete Investigations in Delhi Excise Policy Case Amit Shah Leads in Gandhinagar as BJP Dominates Gujarat in 18th Lok Sabha Elections

Amit Shah leads Congress rival by Himalayan 7 lakh votes in Gandhinagar

Amit Shah leads Congress rival by Himalayan lakh votes in Gandhinagar

Big win for Congress as party breaks BJP's decade-long winning streak in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD: After a decade-long dominance in the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the BJP's winning streak comes to a halt as Congress candidate Geniben Thakore secures victory in Banaskantha, defeating BJP's candidate Rekha Chaudhary by a margin exceeding 20,000 votes. In what was seen as a tight neck battle, both BJP and Congress maintained leads in various rounds, but ultimately, Congress emerged victorious. Geniben's assertive approach, consistent engagement with constituents, and innovative crowd-funding strategies proved advantageous for the Congress party. Meanwhile BJP secured victories in 25 out of 26 seats. Additionally, the BJP has clinched five Legislative Assembly seats in by polls, left vacant by the resignation of four Congress MLAs and one independent. Notably, Arjun Modhwadia, who transitioned from Congress to BJP, secures a remarkable win in the Porbandar Legislative Assembly seat with a lead exceeding one lakh votes. Significantly, there's a heated contest between BJP and Congress contenders for the Banaskantha seat, suggesting a potential interruption of Congress's winning streak by the BJP this time. In Gujarat, BJP state president CR Patil secures victory in the Navsari seat by a margin exceeding four lakh votes, defeating Naishad Desai of Congress. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah clinches victory in the Gandhinagar seat, defeating Congress candidate Sonal Patel by a margin exceeding five lakh votes. In the Rajkot Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat, BJP candidate Purushottam Rupala's remarks on the Kshatriya Samaj stirred controversy, leading to opposition from the community across Gujarat. Despite this, Rupala secured victory by a margin exceeding two lakh votes, defeating Congress candidate Paresh Dhanani. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, contesting his first Lok Sabha election from Porbandar in Gujarat, emerged victorious, defeating Congress candidate Lalit Vasoya.

LS counting: Home Minister Amit Shah leads with 6,37,104 votes in Gujarats Gandhinagar

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Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah leads with over 5 lakh votes in Gandhinagar

The voters have been waiting with a bated breath for June 4, the counting day, to know if Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Amit Shah will retain his seat.

India's Top 10 Most Influential Entrepreneurs of 2024

India's Top 10 Most Influential Entrepreneurs of 2024 VMPL New Delhi [India], June 4: Carrying forward the torch of innovation, these influential entrepreneurs are shaping the future of India with their visionary ideas and transforming them into successful businesses. From pioneering in advanced AI computed data analytics and cybersecurity to launching luxury traditional decor, these entrepreneurs are capturing global markets. Through their grit and determination, they have carved their path to becoming India's most influential entrepreneurs. So let's take a deep dive to learn more about their entrepreneurial journeys and unveil their story with us. 1. Gaurav Bhasin Gaurav Bhasin, the CEO and Proprietor of HOME MAX INDIA is a creative entrepreneur donning several hats. Fuelled by a passion for designing, Gaurav transitioned from the corporate sector to business. With over 16 years of experience in the textile realm, Gaurav's entrepreneurial pursuits led him to craft HOME MAX successfully operating in Surat. Gaurav's adaptability to take up each role with agility helped him to handle the reigns of his company. Under his stewardship, HOME MAX boasts more than 150 SKUs across their product line categories. Gaurav is continuously on the lookout for new avenues and is steadfast in achieving a turnover of INR 50 crores by FY2026. 2. Jay Vasdewani The dynamic entrepreneur Jay Vasdewani has made waves in the startup industry with Latitude Technolabs Pvt Ltd. Jay's quick assessment of the growth of startups made him launch Latitude Technolabs, a leading IT services company, enabling progressive startups to have their own professional website. Jay has earned his degree in Master of Science from the revered University of Minnesota, USA. His successful corporate stint in the USA armoured him with invaluable experience that equipped him with technical expertise and made him aware about the challenges of the startup culture. With the vision to empower India, Jay left the states in 2007. Now he is steadfast in bridging the gap between innovation and ideas with Latitude Technolabs, a company focussed on assisting startups in crafting robust and market-ready MVPs. 3. Raj Varma Raj Varma is a seasoned global business leader and technology expert, having 20+ years of expertise in AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity. He is the CEO of RiVirtual Inc, a pioneer in real estate intelligence. Raj has played a pivotal role in leveraging the position of RiVirtual globally due to which the company has marked its presence in 20+ countries. An alumnus of Indian School of Business, Hyderabad and IIM, Lucknow Raj spearheads the company's R&D, concentrating on real estate AI advancement, testing, and data security solutions. Raj has been vocal about his views on AI ethics, data governance and cyber risk management. Raj is also passionate about philanthropy. He has founded COBOT council, providing education to underserved youth in India with a focus on STEM and technology skills. 4. Vidyaranya Vijayapura The forward-thinking entrepreneur Vidyaranya Vijayapura harboured a dream of revolutionizing the industry. With his innovative venture, AADS (Ants Applied Data Science) launched in 2018, he was able to transform the business landscape. Since then, he has been instrumental in powering technology with business. Vidyaranya's rich experience of running three ambitious ventures made him realise the need for streamlining the operations. After which, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey and collaborated with companies to harness the power of data science and AI. Vidyaranya Vijayapura's journey epitomises both passion and persistence, enabling him to turn ideas into practical solutions. Now his brainchild, AADS is helping its clients to stay ahead of their competitors. 5. Ketan Vora Ketan Vora is the visionary founder, Managing Director and CEO of WAA Cables Pvt. Ltd (WAACAB), the leading cables and wires manufacturer brand based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Under Ketan Vora's leadership, the brand has received critical appreciation from famous business magazines. His brand WAA was awarded the Best Quality Product of the Year 2022 by Vyapaar Jagat and Cable Excellence Awards 2022-23 by Industrial Outlook. He also made it to Energetica India Magazine's 40 under 40 entrepreneurs list for emerging as a beacon of inspiration for others. Ketan Vora has held prominent positions in his 15 years of corporate industry career and was the former VP of WAAREE Group and the Plant Head at WAAREE Fujian Ltd, China. Ketan Vora is steadfast in scaling the business through his extensive industry experience and is aiming for market expansions and development. 6. Tiju Antony Tiju Antony, the visionary founder and Managing Director of Tiju's Academy, the no1. OET Training Institute in Kerala. Having an experience of more than a decade, the renowned Grammarian and entrepreneur, Tiju Antony has revolutionised language training. Under Tiju's dynamic leadership, the academy has become a premier destination for aspirants aiming to crack OET, IELTS, PTE and CBT exams with ease. Presently, Tiju Antony has successfully trained more than 1 lakh students and is aiming to expand its roots. The academy is a testament to the grit of Tiju Antony, who steered the academy from 8 students to building a family of more than 20,000 students. 7. Dr Ashish Solanki Dr Ashish Solanki is a distinguished physician and a dynamic leader, with vast experience in healthcare, humanitarian development and corporate social responsibility. He holds esteemed positions as the Director of Development at Lilavati Hospital, Program Manager at the American India Foundation and is also a California Business and Wellness Coach. Dr Solanki is a certified B.A.M.S, M.D. and holds an MBA specialising in HHM and International Business. He has led the vaccination programme at the American India Foundation and is the senior faculty at a renowned California-based Anti-Aging Centre. With 24 years of practice, he has successfully treated over 10,000 patients. Dr Solanki's profound journey to wellness extends beyond healthcare into business. He has been instrumental in spearheading the business development of hospitals in Mumbai and Pune. His exceptional business acumen led to his appointment as Head Panellist for the 2024 Investor Summit in Ahmedabad. 8. Jyotirmaya Dhhal The innovative founder of Crafts Odisha, Jyotirmala Dhhal is a budding entrepreneur who transitioned from tech to craft. With her background in B.Tech, Jyotirmaya explored several domains from working as a network marketer to co-founding a Web Designing company in Bangalore and a software startup in Odisha. Her business pursuits led her to an adventurous escapade to Odisha, where her love for arts and crafts bloomed which gave birth to CRAFTS ODISHA in 2016. Born out of deep admiration for Odisha's rich cultural heritage, CRAFTS ODISHA is attracting global clients from the US, UK, Singapore, Malaysia and Singapore. Jyotirmaya's commitment to showcasing the artistic brilliance of Odisha has been lauded by all. Through her work, she is empowering the local artisans by creating jobs for them and making their work recognised by the world. 9. Vijay Chander Vijay Chander is a pioneer in the realm of data-driven marketing automation. He is the visionary CEO and co-founder of Plumb5, a real-time customer engagement platform. Vijay is a certified Leas Six Sigma Black belt and an alumnus of SJCE, Mysore from where he pursued his course in Mechanical Engineering. His undying love for Data & Technology made him steer towards launching Decisive Analytical Systems and with his profound efforts Plumb5 has achieved monumental success. Prior to this, Vijay had a successful stint in the corporate sector. He was the National OEM Engagement Manager at XEROX and regional sales in charge at ICI India Ltd. His expertise in leveraging data analytics and advanced AI-driven solutions has helped Plumb5 to emerge as a trailblazer in the field of MarTech. 10. Praveen Dixit Praveen Dixit, a seasoned entrepreneur is the visionary founder of Link Information Technology seeded in 1995. He started his entrepreneurial journey by opening a small computer centre and transformed it into a flourishing data management outsourcing company. Dixit has an enriching experience of 28 years and is steering Link infotech to success by recruiting genuine panels across the globe. The company boasts of over a million panellists in various sectors. For his thought leadership, Praveen Dixit was bestowed with the Most Influential Market Research Professional Award in 2018. His hunger for exploring new and innovative tools for enhancing data processing & management is driving the company to the pinnacle of success. The contribution of these entrepreneurs in boosting the Indian economy is truly admirable. They have not only generated profits but have also created employment opportunities and empowered other businesses by collaborating with them. Their dynamic management skills, decision-making ability, resilience and adaptability make them stand out as successful entrepreneurs that every business enthusiast should look for in 2024. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. 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BJP leading in 24 out of 26 LS seats in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat has secured a significant lead in 24 out of the 26 Lok Sabha constituencies, as per the latest figures. The Congress is leading in only one seat, Patan. Home Minister Amit Shah is leading in Gandhinagar with 3,70,199 votes, holding a lead of 2,88,470 []

Election Results 2024: BJP leading in 24 seats, Congress in 1; Amit Shah ahead in Gandhinagar

Election Results 2024 : BJP leads in 24 Gujarat Lok Sabha seats, Congress in one, with notable margins in key constituencies

BJP Leads in 24 Out of 25 Gujarat Seats Amidst Counting Trends

BJP Leads in 24 Out of 25 Gujarat Seats Amidst Counting Trends The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 24 out of the 25 Lok Sabha seats being contested in Gujarat, according to the latest trends from the counting of votes on Tuesday. Congress is ahead in only one seat. BJP's Mukesh Dalal has been declared the uncontested winner from the Surat seat. In Gandhinagar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is leading against Congress candidate Sonal Patel by a significant margin of 2.14 lakh votes. Parshottam Rupala, the BJP candidate for Rajkot, is ahead by over 1.11 lakh votes against his rival Paresh Dhanani from the Congress. In other significant leads, BJP's Mansukh Mandaviya is leading by over 1.24 lakh votes in Porbandar, and Hemang Joshi is ahead by more than 1.33 lakh votes in Vadodara. The Congress candidate Jashpalsinh Padhiyar trails in Vadodara. BJP's Mansukh Vasava is leading in Bharuch, while Congress manages a narrow lead in Patan with Chandanji Thakor ahead by 9,587 votes. The Aam Aadmi Party is trailing in both the Bharuch and Bhavnagar seats.

Amit Shah leads by over 2.31 lakh votes in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat

GANDHINAGAR, June 4: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah was leading by more than 2.31 lakh votes over his nearest Congress rival Sonal Patel in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat, officials said on Tuesday. The post Amit Shah leads by over 2.31 lakh votes in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .