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38 booked after police raid on birthday party at Gujarat hotel; 11 liquor bottles seized

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Nov 2 (IANS) Thirty-eight people, including 35 guests and three hotel employees, have been booked under the Gujarat Prohibition Act after police raided a birthday party at a hotel on Kalawad Road in Rajkot district, where liquor was allegedly being consumed, officials said. The Local Crime Branch (LCB) conducted the raid on Saturday night following a tip-off, officials said on Sunday. Police conducted breathalyser tests at the venue and subsequently collected blood samples of 98 people, including guests and hotel staff, at the Rajkot Civil Hospital. An FIR was registered against 38 people after the tests. Those who tested positive for alcohol consumption in the on-the-spot breathalyser tests were booked under the Gujarat Prohibition Act. Around 30 women were also present at the party, but none tested positive for alcohol consumption, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 2) Rakesh Desai said. The party was organised by Chirag Patel to celebrate his birthday. Police seized 11 empty and filled 750 ml bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) belonging to different brands during the raid. Chirag Patel had organised the party to celebrate his birthday. During the raid, we seized 11 bottles of IMFL, some empty and others containing liquor. No other intoxicating substances were found. Most of those attending the party were residents of Rajkot and neighbouring Morbi, Desai added. Of the 38 people booked, 35 were male guests who attended the party, while the remaining three were hotel employees. The police are also examining the role of the hotel management and other people associated with the event. Officials said the hotel's licence, previous records and CCTV footage are being examined as part of the investigation. Gujarat has maintained prohibition since its formation, banning the manufacture, storage, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Police Raid Rajkot Birthday Party, 38 Booked For Liquor

Police in Rajkot, Gujarat, booked 38 individuals, including 35 male guests and three hotel staffers, for suspected liquor consumption following a raid on a birthday party at a local hotel on Saturday night. The raid, conducted by the Local Crime Branch, led to the seizure of Indian Made Foreign Liquor bottles, highlighting Gujarat's strict prohibition laws.

Gujarat Police Uncover Illegal LPG Refilling Racket in Rajkot, Seize 517 Cylinders

Gujarat police dismantled an illegal LPG refilling operation in Rajkot, seizing 517 cylinders and arresting seven suspects. Gujarat Police Uncover Illegal LPG Refilling Racket in Rajkot, Seize 517 Cylinders

Gujarat: Illegal LPG refilling racket busted; 7 held

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Oct 30 (IANS) The Gujarat Polices State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has seized 517 LPG cylinders worth Rs 9.29 lakh and other equipment during raids at eight locations in a residential area of Rajkot district, busting an alleged illegal gas-refilling operation. Seven people have been arrested, while 15 others have been named as wanted accused. The raids were conducted on Friday in the jurisdiction of Bhaktinagar police station, primarily in the Nehrunagar area, where illegal refilling of domestic LPG cylinders was allegedly being carried out inside houses and godowns. The State Monitoring Cell deployed two separate teams for the operation, citing the risk of an accident and loss of life and property as the activities were taking place in a residential locality. The raids were conducted by Police Sub-Inspectors S V Galchar and V N Jadeja following instructions from Director General of Police (DGP) G. S. Malik to take action against illegal activities in the state. The teams raided eight premises, including godowns and houses on Streets 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 of Nehrunagar. These included premises belonging to arrested accused Ramesh Chavda, Meram Chavda, Hardev Chavda, Amit Dangar and Ashish Gogara, as well as godowns linked to wanted accused Praful Dangar, Dhirubhai Dangar and Umesh Boricha. Two godowns belonging to Dhirubhai Dangar were also searched. Apart from the 517 gas cylinders, valued at Rs 9,29,100, the police seized 16 refilling pipes with nozzles, 44 sheets of stickers bearing the words 'Reliance Gas', 48 cylinder caps, five electric motors, 12 electronic weighing scales, two ordinary weighing scales, three vehicles, seven mobile phones, Rs 9,170 in cash and a spanner. The total value of the seized property was estimated at Rs 11,45,946. Two separate FIRs were registered at Bhaktinagar police station on October 30 against the 22 accused. The cases invoke Sections 125, 287 and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 3 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, and Section 9(B)(1)(B) of the Explosives Act, 1884. The seven arrested accused have been identified as Hardev Chavda, Meram Chavda and Ramesh Chavda, all residents of New Gopalvandana, Street No. 5, Rajkot; Rakesh Bishnoi of Chitbera in Jodhpur, Rajasthan; Purannath Kori of Shivshakti Forging on Dhebar Road, Rajkot; Amit Dangar of Nehrunagar, Street No. 8; and Ashish Gogara of Nehrunagar, Street No. 10. The 15 wanted accused include Raju Solanki and Karan Lavadiya, associated with Jaymin Gas Agency; Mangabhai, associated with Madhuram Gas Agency; Arvind Nat, associated with Jai Bhim Gas Agency; Hitesh Chavda, associated with AGS Piyour Gas Agency; and Shailesh Chavda, associated with Madhuram Gas Agency. The remaining wanted accused have been identified as Chandubhai Rathod, Jitendra Jariwala, Dhirubhai Raydhanbhai Dangar, Prafulbhai Naranbhai Dangar, Umeshbhai Prabhatbhai Boricha, Sanjaybhai Chavda, Sanjaybhai Rajput, Raj and Tajuddin. The police also found previous cases of a similar nature against two of the arrested accused. Meram Chavda was previously booked at Bhaktinagar police station in 2015, while Ramesh Gagubhai Chavda had cases registered against him at Aatkot and Dhoraji police stations in Rajkot district in 2021. The State Monitoring Cell said further action is being taken against those named in the cases.

Over 52 lakh Gujarat farmer families get Rs 1,051 crore 'PM-KISAN' aid as celebrations held at 2,100 locations

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 30 (IANS) More than 52 lakh farmer families in Gujarat received over Rs 1,051 crore under the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi released over Rs 18,680 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmer families across the country. The instalment was released at a national-level 'PM Kisan Utsav Day' programme held at Bhildi in Banaskantha district, where PM Modi was present. The amount was transferred directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The event was attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani, Minister of State for Agriculture, Ramesh Katara and other Cabinet members, MPs, MLAs and senior officials. Parallel programmes were organised at more than 2,100 locations across Gujarat at district, taluka and village levels. Lakhs of farmers watched the live telecast of the main event in the presence of ministers, MPs, MLAs, district panchayat presidents and local representatives. Among the districts, Dahod recorded assistance of Rs 54.84 crore to 2,74,201 farmers, while Anand saw Rs 52.43 crore credited to more than 2.61 lakh beneficiaries. In Mehsana, Rs 50 crore was transferred to 2.49 lakh farmers, while Bhavnagar's 2.10 lakh-plus beneficiaries received Rs 42.08 crore. In Panchmahal, more than 2.02 lakh farmers received Rs 40.61 crore, while 1.95 lakh farmers in Rajkot received Rs 39 crore. In Patan, Rs 37.70 crore was credited to 1,88,524 farmers, and in Bharuch, 1.70 lakh farmers received Rs 34.54 crore. Surendranagar recorded transfers of Rs 32.10 crore to more than 1.60 lakh farmers, while Junagadh saw Rs 30.82 crore credited to 1.53 lakh beneficiaries. In Kutch, 1.19 lakh farmer families received Rs 23.91 crore, and 1.16 lakh farmers in Surat received Rs 23.20 crore. In Jamnagar, Rs 21.57 crore was transferred to 1.07 lakh farmers. Devbhoomi Dwarka recorded assistance of more than Rs 13 crore to over 68,000 farmer families, while Botad's 66,063 beneficiaries received Rs 13.21 crore. In Sabarkantha, 2.23 lakh farmers benefited from the instalment. District-level events were also organised in Morbi, Surendranagar and other districts. In Morbi, around 25 minority citizens who had migrated from Pakistan were also presented with Indian citizenship certificates at the programme held at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Gor Khijadiya. The district-level events included felicitations for progressive farmers and those practising natural farming. Approval letters for assistance under agricultural schemes and farm equipment were also distributed. Exhibition stalls were set up, while experts provided guidance on natural farming, modern agricultural technology, drip irrigation, farm mechanisation and government schemes. In Surat, the district-level programme was held at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Panaas in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, with events organised at 72 locations across the district. In Kutch, the main event was held at Kotda Ugamna in the presence of Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Kanti Amrutiya, and MP Vinod Chavda, alongside programmes at 75 other locations. Other district-level events were held at Khambhalia APMC in Devbhoomi Dwarka, Motibaug Open Air Theatre in Bhavnagar, Botad APMC yard, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Town Hall in Surendranagar, the Police Parade Ground in Mehsana, Bilkha in Junagadh, Godhra in Panchmahal, Bedi APMC in Rajkot, the Vegetable Market Yard in Patan and Jambusar in Bharuch. Speaking at the events, ministers and other representatives said: DBT mechanism had eliminated the role of middlemen in the transfer of assistance under the PM-KISAN scheme. They added that the money is reaching beneficiaries' bank accounts directly and that the financial support helped farmers meet seasonal expenses and requirements during the sowing period.

Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid headline Raichandani-led India squad for U19 Asia Cup

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Lakshya Raichandani will captain India at the ACC Mens U19 Asia Cup, happening in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to 14. The BCCIs Junior Cricket Committee, led by newly-appointed Parvinder Awana, named the 15-member squad on Friday, with Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan as vice-captain. The squad includes Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, and wicketkeeper Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid. Rajat Baghel is the second wicketkeeper in the side. Anvay is coming off making 358 runs in five innings for Karnataka in the recently concluded Vinoo Mankad Trophy, including hitting a fifty and two centuries. In the same competition, Aaryavir hit a stroke-filled 143-ball 173 for Delhi against Chandigarh. Ishan Sood is coming off picking 13 scalps in eight matches at an average of 23. India are in Group A alongside defending champions Pakistan, Nepal and the UAE. Group B has Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia. The top two sides from each group will qualify for the semi-finals on November 12, and the final will be played on Saturday, November 14. India will open their campaign against Nepal at OCC Turf 1 on November 6. They will play against Pakistan at the same venue on November 8 and finish the group stage against the UAE at OCC Turf 2 on November 10. India are coming off winning the ODI series (3-0) and the Test series (2-0) over Australia in Rajkot and Ahmedabad held last month. India are the most successful team in the Under-19 Men's Asia Cup having won the title eight times. In last years edition, India finished runners-up to Pakistan after losing the final by 191 runs. India U19 squad: Lakshya Raichandani (captain), Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (vice-captain), Aaryavir Sehwag, V.K. Vineeth, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wicketkeeper), Rajat Baghel (wicketkeeper), V. Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, Ishan Sood.

59 bottles in car, 600 at home: Gujarat Police seizes codeine-based cough syrup, nabs two

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 29 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Rural Police seized 659 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in two separate operations in Bavla and Bagodara, arresting two men and confiscating vehicles and mobile phones worth a total of Rs 6.68 lakh, officials said on Thursday. In the first operation, Bavla police seized 59 bottles of 100 ml cough syrup from a Maruti Suzuki Swift car near Trimurti Hospital, opposite the entrance to Navapara, along the Ahmedabad-Rajkot National Highway. The bottles, labelled Cufrex T Rx Codeine Phosphate and Triprolidine Hydrochloride Cough Linctus, were valued at Rs 9,440. The police also seized two mobile phones worth Rs 30,000 and the car, valued at Rs 5 lakh, taking the total value of the seized property to Rs 5,39,440. The accused was identified as Kiranbhai alias Dipak Pagi, 24, a labourer residing in Navapara of Bavla. A case was registered at Bavla police station under Sections 8(c), 21(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Further investigation is underway, and the police are also proceeding against the alleged supplier of the seized stock. In the second operation, the Anti-Narcotics Wing of Ahmedabad Rural Police seized 600 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup from a house in Kanotar village in Bavla taluka, within the jurisdiction of Bagodara police station. Acting on a tip-off, a team led by Police Inspector H.C. Gohil raided the residence of Amrut Rathod in the presence of panch witnesses. The bottles were found in three plastic bags, police said. The seized bottles were valued at Rs 1,18,800, at Rs 198 each. One mobile phone worth Rs 10,000 was also seized, taking the total value of the property to Rs 1,28,800. Police said the cough syrup was examined in the presence of a Forensic Science Laboratory officer and found to be prohibited under the NDPS Act. A case was registered at Bagodara police station under Sections 8(c), 21(c) and 29 of the Act. The operations were conducted following instructions from senior officials to crack down on the illegal narcotics trade. The district police have urged residents to report suspected drug-related activities to their nearest police station or the 'MANAS' (National Narcotics Helpline) on 1933, assuring that the identity of informants would be kept confidential.

Gujarat widens CM fellowship programme to plug gaps in delivery of schemes

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 29 (IANS) The Gujarat government has increased the number of fellows under its 'Sardar Patel Good Governance CM Fellowship Programme' from 41 to 47 and expanded the number of projects from 20 to 45, with a focus on improving the implementation of government schemes across sectors including healthcare, agriculture, nutrition and urban development. The decision was taken by the General Administration Department (GAD), which functions under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's leadership, to widen opportunities for young professionals to contribute to policy research, administrative coordination and the evaluation of government programmes. Under a new resolution issued by the department, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) will serve as the programme's knowledge partner. A senior faculty member appointed by the institute will also have a specified role in the initiative. The fellowship offers young people with research, analytical and other relevant skills an opportunity to work with the state administration for one to two years, gaining practical experience of government functioning while helping departments identify gaps in the delivery of public services. The expanded programme will cover education, healthcare, nutrition, agriculture, social development, urban administration, the environment and public administration. Fellows will study obstacles in the implementation of government schemes, examine the utilisation of available resources and recommend measures to improve the functioning of departments. Projects concerning Anganwadi services, nutrition, anaemia reduction and early childhood education have been included, along with initiatives involving interconnected libraries. The programme will also examine the expansion of centralised kitchen facilities across Gujarat to strengthen the implementation of the 'PM POSHAN' Mid-Day Meal scheme and the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). In healthcare, fellows will study challenges relating to claims under the PMJAY-MA scheme at government hospitals and the utilisation of public healthcare services. The findings are intended to help simplify procedures, improve operational efficiency and identify gaps in service delivery. Agriculture-related projects will examine difficulties in implementing natural farming practices and ensuring that farmers receive the benefits of government schemes. The studies are expected to provide departments with practical recommendations to address these challenges. The programme will also support evidence-based policy research and data analysis linked to the state's long-term development vision. Projects will examine the monitoring of priority development initiatives, the functioning of district-level committees, follow-up on decisions and coordination between government departments. Artificial intelligence-based tools may be used, where required, to classify information, prepare summaries and identify key issues. However, any information generated through AI must be verified against original documents and data. Urban development projects will focus on improving civic services in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, analysing complaints to prevent their recurrence and using data to identify problems proactively. In Bhavnagar, projects will examine solid and wet waste recycling and the reuse of resources. The expansion is intended to allow more young professionals to contribute to governance and help departments improve scheme implementation, administrative coordination and public service delivery.

Gujarat: 213 medical stores inspected; 25 notices issued over NDPS drug sale violations

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Gujarat Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) inspected 213 medical stores and pharmacies across the state over a week to check compliance with regulations governing medicines linked to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with the Food and Drugs Department issuing 25 notices during the exercise. The inspections were conducted between October 6 and 12 by the ANTF's various zones and its Surveillance headquarters in Gandhinagar, following instructions from the senior officials. The exercise was aimed at preventing the illegal sale, storage and distribution of narcotic substances and NDPS-related medicines, as well as their misuse. Officials examined compliance with applicable rules and procedures governing the sale and distribution of medicines at the establishments inspected. Of the 213 medical stores and pharmacies checked, the Surveillance headquarters in Gandhinagar accounted for the highest number, at 64. The Vadodara zone inspected 43 establishments, followed by the Rajkot zone with 36 and the Border zone with 32. The Ahmedabad zone inspected 23 medical stores and pharmacies, while the Surat zone covered 15. During the operation, the Food and Drugs Department issued 25 notices for regulatory compliance, according to officials. Of these, 11 were issued in the Ahmedabad zone, 10 in the Surat zone and four in the Surveillance headquarters zone in Gandhinagar. The latest inspections follow previous statewide efforts to curb the misuse and illegal sale of narcotic and psychotropic medicines. In July last year, Gujarat Police inspected 7,575 medical stores in a separate drive conducted with the Food and Drugs Control Administration, focusing on compliance with prescription requirements and restrictions on the sale of controlled medicines. Such inspections and surveillance would continue to prevent the illegal trade and misuse of narcotic substances and NDPS-related medicines across Gujarat, officials added.

CBI Court sentences ex-archivist of National Archives of India to three years RI in bribery case

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) A CBI court in Ahmedabad on Wednesday convicted and sentenced Satdhari Lal Sahu, the then Archivist at the National Archives of Indias Record Centre in Zalana Dungari, Jaipur, Rajasthan, to three years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 in a bribery case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered the case on December 26, 2012, following allegations that Sahu had demanded illegal gratification from a complainant in exchange for providing copies of official records. According to the CBI, Sahu had demanded a bribe of Rs 15,000 to provide copies of old CRO records relating to a survey of Rajkot and a file containing old British land records. The agency subsequently laid a trap and caught Sahu red-handed while he was accepting the bribe of Rs 15,000 from the complainant. He was arrested on December 26, 2012. Following his arrest, the CBI conducted searches at his residence and office as part of the investigation. After completing the probe, the agency filed a chargesheet against Sahu on June 28, 2013. Following the trial, the court convicted him and sentenced him to three years of rigorous imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 20,000. In a separate case, the CBI had earlier, on October 23, apprehended two officials of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Lucknow Zone in connection with an alleged bribery case involving Rs 5 lakh. The accused were identified as Enforcement Officer Deepak Kumar and Head Constable Manoj Dwivedi, both posted at the ED's Lucknow office. According to a CBI press release, the agency registered a case against the two officials following a complaint alleging a demand for illegal gratification. The complaint alleged that Dwivedi had demanded a bribe from the complainant's father in exchange for extending assistance in an Enforcement Directorate case. The complainant's father had reportedly received two summonses from the ED's Lucknow Zone in August and September. Acting on the complaint, the CBI laid a trap on October 23. During the operation, Dwivedi was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting Rs 5 lakh on behalf of Enforcement Officer Deepak Kumar to extend undue favour to the complainant's father in the ED case.

AIIMS Rajkot Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot (AIIMS Rajkot) has released the notification for the post of Laboratory Technician. Eligible candidates can apply online at aiimsrajkot.edu.in till 30 November 2026.

Ranji Trophy: Confident Assam face stern Saurashtra test in Rajkot

Rahul Gandhi is Liar of Opposition, not Leader of Opposition: Gujarat BJP

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 24 (IANS) Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief spokesperson Anil Patel on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading misleading information about constitutional institutions, as the party announced a statewide campaign to counter the Oppositions allegations over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The BJPs Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy campaign will begin on Sunday, with a march in Surat, followed by programmes in Ahmedabad and Rajkot on October 27 and Vadodara on October 28. The party said it would organise further marches across districts and cities in Gujarat, along with press conferences and public outreach programmes. Addressing a press conference at the BJPs state headquarters in Gandhinagar, Patel accused the Congress and other Opposition parties of attempting to create distrust in constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission, through what he described as false and misleading information about SIR. Opposition is acting out of political frustration and attempting to mislead the public rather than accepting the peoples mandate and playing a constructive role, he said. Referring to Rahul Gandhis functioning, Patel said: Rahul Gandhi is behaving not as the Leader of Opposition but as the Liar of Opposition. Patel also accused the Congress of placing political interests above national interest in its pursuit of power. The partys allegations against constitutional institutions and its position on issues such as infiltration are turning matters of national interest into political confrontations, he said. He maintained that the Opposition would not succeed in creating an atmosphere of anarchy or misleading the public. The campaign is intended to present facts in response to the Oppositions claims about SIR and strengthen public confidence in democratic and constitutional institutions, the party said. The first march will take place at Adajan in Surat at 5 p.m. on Sunday in the presence of state BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma and Union Minister C. R. Patil. State general secretary Prashant Korat will also attend. On October 27, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will attend the march in Ahmedabad, where state general secretary Ajay Brahmbhatt will also be present. A separate march in Rajkot on the same day will be attended by Vishwakarma, state co-in-charge Ajay Mahawar, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister Nimuben Bambhaniya and state general secretary Aniruddh Dave, among other leaders. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will attend the Vadodara march on October 28, along with state general secretary Hitendrasinh Chauhan. The marches would bring together state ministers, MPs, MLAs, party office-bearers, elected representatives, workers, community leaders, traders association representatives, women, non-governmental organisation representatives and other citizens. Similar programmes will subsequently be organised across the state, party leaders said. The campaign will also include press conferences in districts and cities to address the Oppositions claims regarding SIR, discussions with eminent citizens, and youth interactions on the theme Democracy vs Mobocracy. Competitions for students on strengthening democracy and outreach programmes involving influential citizens and social media influencers are also planned. Youth discussions will cover Indias democratic history, the role of constitutional institutions, the Congress past use of Article 356 and the imposition of Presidents Rule in various states. Restrictions on the press and media during the Emergency will also feature, alongside discussions on institutional autonomy, infiltration and issues concerning national interest.

Fake Doctors Busted In Rajkot: 17 Arrested

Rajkot police have arrested 17 individuals operating as doctors without valid medical degrees in rural and industrial areas. The arrests were made during a special drive, with police seizing medicines and equipment, and vowing to continue the crackdown.

AIIMS Rajkot Recruitment 2026

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot (AIIMS Rajkot) has announced 3 vacancies, including Project Research Scientist - I (non-Medical) and Project Technical Support II posts. The last date to apply online is 30 October 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, aiimsrajkot.edu.in.

Gujarat: 12-year-old swallows metal pin; AIIMS Rajkot doctors remove it without surgery

Rajkot Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajkot, have removed a sharp metal pin lodged in The post Gujarat: 12-year-old swallows metal pin; AIIMS Rajkot doctors remove it without surgery appeared first on Bilkul Online .

319 Individuals Granted Indian Citizenship in Rajkot Ceremony

A ceremony in Rajkot saw 319 individuals receive Indian citizenship, marking a new beginning for families fleeing persecution. 319 Individuals Granted Indian Citizenship in Rajkot Ceremony

Udaipur Police Arrest Two Accused in

Udaipur: Sukher police arrested two accused on Wednesday night for allegedly robbing a jewellery firm employee of gold and silver after shooting him in Gujarats Rajkot. Police recovered Udaipur Police Arrest Two Accused in 1.55 Crore Gold and Silver Robbery Case in Rajkot

Fieldmarshal Launches India's First ARAI Approved TREM V Compliant Single Cylinder Diesel Engines in 15 HP & 18 HP Categories

Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], October 15: Driving Make-in-India, Rajkot based Fieldmarshal P.M. Diesels Pvt. Ltd, an Indian manufacturer of diesel engines, tractors and allied engineering products announced the launch of India's first ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) approved 'TREM V' compliant single cylinder diesel engines in the 15 HP and 18 HP categories. This marks an important milestone in the company's more than six decades of engineering and manufacturing.

Gujarat Dy CM to return land documents to farmers tomorrow

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Oct 14 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will return land documents covering more than 500 vighas, worth crores of rupees, to farmers in Rajkot district after the Rural Police recovered them during an investigation into alleged fraudulent land transactions. The documents were recovered following action against accused persons who allegedly took possession of farmers land and documents fraudulently, trapping them in a cycle of debt and high-interest payments. Rajkot Rural Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the cases and recover the land taken from the farmers. With the cooperation of the Sub-Registrars Office, the police administration recovered the documents, which will be handed back to the farmers by Sanghavi at a programme scheduled for October 15. During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister will also inaugurate the newly constructed office of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of the Rajkot Rural Division in Shapar. The facility is expected to support policing and law-and-order management in Rajkot city, nearby industrial areas, rural areas and newly developed localities. The programme will also see ISO 9001:2015 certification presented to all police stations, branches and offices under the Rajkot Rural Police District. Rajkot has been identified as the first district in Gujarat to receive the certification, which relates to quality management systems. According to the programme details, the certification reflects standards maintained by the district police in their work processes, cleanliness, record management and transparency. A report on 'Prerna: Nava Jivan Ni', an initiative launched by Rajkot Rural Police to prevent suicides, will also be released during the event. Under the initiative, around 700 people have received counselling and support to help them cope with suicidal thoughts and find hope in life. The programme will bring together the land-document recovery, inauguration of the new police office, presentation of the quality-management certification and release of the report on the suicide-prevention initiative.

Gujarat: 319 refugees to receive Indian citizenship

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Oct 14 (IANS) A total of 319 applicants from four districts of Gujarats Saurashtra-Kutch region will receive Indian citizenship certificates on Thursday, with Rajkot accounting for 259 of the beneficiaries. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will preside over the certificate distribution programme at Pramukh Swami Auditorium in Rajkot on October 15. The beneficiaries include 53 applicants from Morbi, one from Surendranagar and six from Kutch, according to a state government release. The programme is part of the process of granting citizenship to eligible people who migrated to India from neighbouring countries and have lived here for years. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act provides a pathway to Indian citizenship for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who entered India on or before December 31, 2014, subject to the applicable legal requirements. The latest distribution follows two earlier programmes in Gujarat. On August 18, 2024, citizenship certificates were presented to 188 applicants at a state-level event in Ahmedabad in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. On July 25, 2025, another 181 applicants from Rajkot, Morbi and Kutch received certificates at a programme in Rajkot. The state government said the legislation provides legal recognition to eligible migrants who faced religious persecution in their countries of origin and enables them to rebuild their lives in India with greater security. Indian citizenship can also allow beneficiaries to access rights and services related to education, healthcare, property ownership, ration cards, government welfare schemes and voting, subject to the relevant laws and eligibility criteria. Tomorrow's programme will extend the citizenship process to another group of eligible applicants in the Saurashtra-Kutch region.

Gujarat: Speeding Car Flips Water Delivery Rickshaw, Man Suffers Leg Fractures

A speeding white car rammed into a water delivery rickshaw near Akshar Avenue on Jai Sardar Road in Rajkot on October 3, flipping the vehicle and fracturing a youths right leg. The driver allegedly fled the scene. Shocking CCTV footage has emerged as Rajkot Taluka Police investigate the incident.

Trio Arrested in Rajkot for ATM Theft Scheme

Three men from Uttar Pradesh were arrested in Rajkot for stealing cash from ATMs by manipulating cash dispensers. Trio Arrested in Rajkot for ATM Theft Scheme

Rajkot Launches High-Tech Initiative to Combat Dengue and Malaria with Drone Surveillance

Rajkot Municipal Corporation uses drones and AI to tackle mosquito breeding sites and prevent dengue and malaria outbreaks. Rajkot Launches High-Tech Initiative to Combat Dengue and Malaria with Drone Surveillance

Gujarat CM opens 136 'Gram Haats' at bus stations to market Sakhi Mandal products

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Oct 10 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday launched 136 Gram Haats at bus stations across 27 districts to expand market access for products made by womens self-help groups, besides inaugurating a three-day Saras Mela and announcing a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening rural womens livelihoods. The Gram Haats, managed by Sakhi Mandals, are intended to provide women with dedicated outlets to sell handicrafts, homemade food products and other locally made goods. The initiative is part of efforts to improve the income of rural women by connecting their products with wider markets. Addressing a gathering at Race Course Ground in Rajkot, Patel said Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision is to make women partners in development rather than merely beneficiaries of government schemes. Facilities had also been created at bus and railway stations to market products made by self-help groups, giving rural women greater opportunities to sell their goods and supporting the Vocal for Local initiative, he said. He said reputed institutions, including the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), the Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) and the Development of Women and Children in Urban Areas (DWCUA)-related institution referred to in the programme as DWII, would provide guidance and mentorship to women seeking to become successful digital entrepreneurs. Patel said around 30 lakh rural women associated with 2.5 lakh Sakhi Mandals in Gujarat are earning income through their skills. The state government had provided Rs 800 crore in assistance last year to support womens economic empowerment and is prepared to extend greater assistance in the coming years, he added. He said more than 8.5 lakh women in Gujarat had become Lakhpati Didis, referring to women who have achieved an annual household income of at least Rs one lakh through livelihood activities. The Chief Minister inaugurated the Saras Mela at Race Course Ground and interacted with women participating in the event. Members of self-help groups thanked the government for providing a platform to display and sell their products, saying stalls had been allotted to them without rental charges. The Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company (GLPC) signed 13 memorandums of understanding with organisations and departments to strengthen the marketing and sale of self-help group products. The partners included the Railways, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation, the Cooperation and Animal Husbandry departments, Amul, MICA, the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, NIFT, Sardar Patel Agricultural University and several banks. Cash credit cheques worth Rs 45 lakh and Amul parlour allotment letters were distributed to self-help groups. Groups engaged in dairy activities received cash credit cheques worth Rs 40 lakh, while other Sakhi Mandals received cheques totalling Rs 1,08,640 under an e-commerce incentive scheme. Patel also allotted free residential plots to 139 families belonging to nomadic and denotified communities in Rajkot district. The programme was attended by Rajkot Mayor Nehal Shukla, MP Parshottam Rupala, local legislators and officials from the state government and district administration.

Ravindra Jadeja Named in Saurashtra Ranji Trophy 2026/27 Opener Squad

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been named in Saurashtras 16-member squad for their Ranji Trophy 2026/27 opener against Chhattisgarh, starting Oct 11 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Experienced fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat continues to captain the two-time champions, who retained 14 players following an early group-stage exit last season. Fresh off an ODI [] The post Ravindra Jadeja Named in Saurashtra Ranji Trophy 2026/27 Opener Squad appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Ravindra Jadeja named in Saurashtra squad for Ranji Trophy opener, Unadkat to lead

Indian Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. Jaydev Unadkat will continue as captain following his successful stint with Sussex. Saurashtra has retained 14 players from this season's squad and made two new additions. The team aims to improve after their early exit in the previous tournament. Their opening match will take place at the NIranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

RNSB Apprentice Peon Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd. (RNSB) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Apprentice - Peon. Online applications will be accepted till 15 October 2026.

PM Modi to address nation today; BJP to hold 'Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra' across Gujarat

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation virtually on Wednesday as Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organises a 'Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra' across all districts and metropolitan areas to mark his completion of 25 years in public service. PM Modi will address the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' around 9 a.m. and lead a collective pledge to create 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047'. The Prime Minister's address will be broadcast live from the yatra's departure points across the state. The programme is part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', being organised to mark 25 years of his public service, first as the Gujarat Chief Minister and subsequently as the country's Prime Minister. Before PM Modi's address, BJP National President Nitin Nabin will also address the gathering. Following the Prime Minister's address, local leaders will light the 'Seva Jyot', after which the 'Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra' will begin from designated locations in each district and metropolitan area. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will participate in the Ahmedabad programme at Pujya Pramukh Swami Marg-Riverfront Road near Riverfront House. State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma will attend the programme at the Arts and Commerce College on New Civil Hospital Road in Sabarkantha district. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will participate in the programme at Shri Vardayini Mataji Temple in Rupal village of Gandhinagar district. State BJP General Secretaries Aniruddh Dave, Prashant Korat, Ajay Brahmbhatt and Hitendrasinh Chouhan will attend programmes in Rajkot, Surat, Ahmedabad and Vadodara respectively. State Ministers, BJP office-bearers, MPs, MLAs, party leaders, workers and local residents are also expected to participate at designated locations. The nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Yatra', which began on September 17, will also conclude on Wednesday at Vadnagar in Gujarat and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The two locations are associated with PM Modi's birthplace and political career. In Vadnagar, the concluding programme will include a water offering at the historic Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple. Chief Minister Patel, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Deputy Chief Minister Sanghavi, State BJP President Vishwakarma and Yatra In-charge V.D. Sharma are scheduled to attend.

Rivaba Jadeja hails PM Modi's 25 years in public service, says Gujarat emerging as growth model for India

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Oct 6 (IANS) Gujarat Minister Rivaba Jadeja on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public service and governance, saying Gujarat was on a path to becoming a model of growth and development for the entire country. Speaking to reporters at an event in Rajkot, where around 1,500 students created a 40,000-square-foot map of India as part of celebrations marking PM Modi's completion of 25 years in governance. The event, organised under the theme 'Seva Ke Rang, Rashtra Ke Sang', also sought to highlight the Prime Minister's leadership and what the organisers described as the Gujarat model of development. Extending her greetings to PM Modi on behalf of the people of Gujarat, Jadeja said the 25-year journey represented a period of service, good governance and dedication. She added that PM Modi's leadership had provided direction and guidance to Gujarat as well as the country. On behalf of the people of Gujarat, I would like to extend my heartfelt greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and convey my best wishes to him. As we mark 25 years of service, good governance and dedication, we are witnessing the direction and guidance that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided to Gujarat and the nation, she said. Jadeja noted that India had been at the forefront of developments at the international level and cited areas, including the economy, the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat, growth of micro, small and medium enterprises, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and women's empowerment. We live in such an era in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a new milestone for growth and development. Today, Gujarat is an example of a growth engine for India, she said. Referring to PM Modi's tenure as both Gujarat Chief Minister and country's Prime Minister, Jadeja said he had worked for the development of the state as well as the country. She said Gujarat was continuing on a path of growth and development. The Minister also spoke about the significance of the Rajkot event, describing the 'Human Rangoli' created by students as part of the celebrations. She said she had the opportunity to witness the event and thanked the administration and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers for organising it and inviting her. Jadeja added that the initiative was aimed at connecting the younger generation with the country's ethos and encouraging their participation in nation-building. She also referred to the 'Satya-Dhara' project, through which the culture of Rajkot and the Saurashtra region was showcased. She said the events highlighting diversity and unity would help connect students with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. I hope that their (students') contribution is also counted in our motto of nation-building, she added. Jadeja also congratulated PM Modi on behalf of the people of Saurashtra for completing 25 years in public service and expressed her best wishes for his continued contribution to the country.

Shai Hope sets multiple ODI records with record 162 in New Chandigarh

West Indies captain Shai Hope etched his name in the record books with a magnificent 162 as he registered the highest individual score by a West Indies batter in a successful ODI run chase, powering his side to a historic five-wicket win over India in the third and final ODI here on Saturday. Hope's unbeaten 162 off 143 balls, studded with 17 fours and three sixes, surpassed Chris Gayle's 162 against England at St George's in 2019 to become the highest score by a West Indies batter in an ODI run chase. The 31-year-old also became the first West Indies batter to score 150 or more in a successful ODI chase against India, while his effort is the highest individual score by any batter in an ODI run chase against India. He went past Tillakaratne Dilshan's 160 in Rajkot in 2009, with Andrew Strauss' 158 in Bengaluru in 2011 and Sanath Jayasuriya's unbeaten 151 in Mumbai in 1997, completing the previous top scores. Hope's latest landmark also took his tally to eight ODI centuries as a wicketk...

Two Arrested for Cyber Fraud Involving Elderly Doctor in Gujarat

Rajkot police have arrested two men for allegedly defrauding an elderly doctor of 58.5 lakh through a cyber scam. Two Arrested for Cyber Fraud Involving Elderly Doctor in Gujarat

Gujarat: Elderly doctors digital arrest exposes Rs 58.5 lakh trail; two held

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Oct 3 (IANS) The Rajkot City Cyber Crime Police has arrested two men from Gujarats Ahmedabad within hours of registering a case involving the alleged digital arrest of an elderly woman doctor, with investigators finding that bank accounts linked to the accused were allegedly used to transfer around Rs 58.5 lakh in cyber fraud proceeds. The accused have been identified as Darshan Makwana, 34, a resident of Isanpur area in Ahmedabad and originally from Bhangadh village in Dholera taluka, and Shubham Parmar, 29, a resident of Bhavnagar and originally from Botad. According to the Cyber Crime Police, the accused allegedly allowed cyber criminals to use their company's bank accounts in return for commission, facilitating the transfer of money generated through cyber fraud. The arrests were made on the basis of technical analysis and bank-related information, police said. A case was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Rajkot under Sections 318(4), 308(2), 319(2), 204 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. Police said the investigation followed a complaint concerning the digital arrest of an elderly woman doctor. In such cases, victims are allegedly contacted by fraudsters posing as law enforcement or other officials and are made to transfer money under the pretext of a purported investigation. The police seized four mobile phones and a laptop from the accused. The total value of the seized property has been estimated at Rs 1.20 lakh. The arrests were carried out by a team working under the supervision of City Police Commissioner Brajeshkumar Jha, Additional Police Commissioner Chaitanya Mandlik, and other officials. Police said further legal proceedings are underway in the case. Police have appealed to citizens not to share their bank details, OTPs, passwords or other sensitive information with unknown callers. They advised people to remain cautious if someone threatens them with arrest or legal action over a phone or video call and demands money, and to immediately report suspected cyber fraud through the official cybercrime helpline.

Gujarat: 4.35 kg of whale vomit valued at Rs 4.35 crore seized, two held

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 1 (IANS) The Gujarat Polices State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized 4.354 kg of ambergris, valued at Rs 4.35 crore, from two men during a raid in Bavla, Ahmedabad Rural, police said on Thursday. Police made the seizure at the parking area of Akriti Arcade Complex on the Rajkot-Ahmedabad Highway, following instructions from Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik to take action against illegal activities in the state. Police identified the two detained men as Ajay Chavda, a resident of Tarkpur in Anand districts Khambhat taluka, and Hitesh Chauhan, a resident of Bhetawada in Ahmedabad districts Dholka taluka. According to the State Monitoring Cell, its Police Sub-Inspector V.K. Rathod led the raid. The team found pieces of ambergris of different sizes and shapes, described as hard, solid material in white, cream, golden and brown shades. Officials from the Forest Department and the Forensic Science Laboratory examined the material. The seized ambergris weighed 4 kg 354 grams and was valued at Rs 4,35,40,000. Including other material seized during the operation, the total value of the confiscated items was Rs 4,38,17,770. Police said they seized the material for investigation under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, while detaining the two men under Section 35(1)(e) of the law. Police handed them over to Bavla Police Station for further legal action under the Wildlife Protection Act. During questioning, Chavda allegedly told police that Mehul Dabhi, also from Tarkpur in Khambhat, had called him to Bavla to help sell ambergris. Chavda then travelled to Bavla with Kishan Gohel and another person. According to the statement recorded by police, they went near Gawaliya Hotel, where Hitesh Chauhan arrived after obtaining the ambergris from Ashok Vaghela of Hedalpara in Khambhat, allegedly at the direction of a person identified as Sachin. The group then went to the parking area of Akriti Arcade Complex near Bavla Chokdi to hand over the ambergris to Kishan Gohel for sale, when the two men were caught with the material, police said. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is listed under Schedule I. Police said ambergris is used in high-quality perfumes as a fixative, helping fragrances last longer and enhancing their scent. It has also been used in incense, scented oils and other fragrance products. The substance has historically been used for medicinal purposes and as an aphrodisiac in some cultures, contributing to its high value in international markets. The State Monitoring Cell said further legal proceedings in the case are being carried out through Bavla Police Station.

Vegetable seller caught printing fake notes in Gujarat after watching Instagram reel, police seize more than 200 notes

A Rajkot vegetable vendor has been arrested after police allegedly found counterfeit Rs 100 and Rs 500 notes along with equipment used to produce them at his home. Investigators said Kishan Solanki learned the process after seeing an Instagram reel and later communicating with a trainer on Telegram. Police allege he circulated around 40 fake Rs 100 notes through small purchases.

Per Drop More Crop Expands Micro-Irrigation Coverage To 115 Lakh Hectares; Captain Polyplast Sees Significant Headroom For Growth

Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], September 29: Indias continued push towards water-efficient agriculture is creating a significant opportunity for the micro-irrigation industry. Under the Governments Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme, more

Jyoti CNC Automation drops after fire at Rajkot manufacturing facility

Jyoti CNC Automation fell 3.30% to Rs 1,030.50 on Monday after the company disclosed a fire incident at its manufacturing facility in Rajkot.

Temporary Train Stoppages at Vikarabad for Kanha Shantivanam Event on September 29 and 30

According to the SCR, the BhubaneswarCST Mumbai and SecunderabadRajkot trains will have a one-minute temporary stoppage at the stations on September 29 and 30, 2026.

Rats filmed running across tables at Rajkot McDonald's, civic body takes action

In Rajkot, a customer recorded a video of two rats in a McDonald's outlet. The civic food department confirmed the incident and conducted an inspection of the restaurant. Following the findings, an administrative charge of Rs 3,000 was imposed on the establishment. This action was part of a larger drive against food adulteration and unhygienic practices in the city.

Man tries to commit insurance fraud by setting car ablaze, blames fire on accident; arrested

Gondal Taluka police in Rajkot district have initiated proceedings against 26-year-old Deep Virdiya, who allegedly set his overturned car on fire to create the appearance of accidental damage and claim insurance money. Police said petrol was poured over the vehicle before it was ignited, while Virdiya allegedly told investigators the fire was caused by a short circuit.

Gujarat: Liquor worth Rs 86.63 lakh seized in Rajkot, eight booked

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Sep 21 (IANS) Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer worth Rs 86.63 lakh during a raid near the Ahmedabad-Rajkot Highway in Rajkot city on Monday, with the total value of the seized liquor, vehicle and other material put at Rs 1.10 crore, officials said. The team, led by Police Inspector P.B. Jebaliya, conducted the raid near Radhe-Krishna Hotel, close to Bamanbhor village, within the jurisdiction of Airport Police Station. According to the State Monitoring Cell, the team seized around 604 boxes of IMFL and beer containing 21,792 bottles. The liquor was valued at Rs 86,63,712. Police also seized one vehicle and other material, bringing the total value of the property recovered to Rs 1,10,91,012. The action followed directions issued by Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik to take legal action against illegal liquor and gambling activities in the state. Police registered a case at Airport Police Station under Sections 65(A)(E), 81, 83, 98(2) and 116(B) of the Prohibition Act and Sections 336(2), 336(3) and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Eight people have been named as accused in the case; one has been arrested, while seven are wanted. The arrested accused has been identified as Dilipsinh Rawat, a resident of Sobiyana village in Beawar, Rajasthan. The seven wanted accused include Jitendrasinh Singh, a resident of Thikarwas, Kalan, in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district; Suresh, a truck owner; and an unidentified associate of Jitendrasinh in Chandigarh. Police have also named an unidentified person who allegedly took a four-wheeler to load the liquor, another unidentified person who arrived on a motorcycle carrying a transport slip, and an unidentified person who allegedly ordered the liquor consignment in Rajkot. Further investigation into the seizure and the persons named as wanted accused is underway, the State Monitoring Cell said.

Yashbardhan Chauhans all-round show guides India U-19 to series-clinching win over Australia U-19

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Sep 21 (IANS) An all-round performance from Yashbardhan Chauhan powered India Under-19 to a comprehensive 103-run victory over Australia Under-19 in the second Youth ODI here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium and helped the hosts seal the three-match series with a game to spare. Chauhan starred with an explosive 122 off 100 balls before picking up two crucial wickets to dismantle Australia's run chase. Electing to bat first, India Under-19 posted a formidable 341/7 in their allotted 50 overs, anchored by Chauhan's magnificent century and a blistering 87 off 92 balls from VK Vineeth. Opening batter Aaryavir Sehwag provided a brisk start at the top of the order with a 48-ball 47 after captain Lakshay Raichandani fell for 11. India then took complete control as Chauhan and Vineeth joined forces and stitched together a commanding 132-run partnership off 124 balls for the third wicket. Chauhan was in sublime touch, striking 15 boundaries and two maximums in his 100-ball stay at a strike-rate of 122 and raised his second fifty-plus score in as many matches. Vineeth provided ideal support by clearing the fence six times alongside four hits to the boundary ropes. By the time Vineeth fell in the 40th over with the scoreboard reading 233/3, the foundation for a massive total was well laid. Chauhan and Kushagra Ojha then provided the late flourish, with the latter smashing a quickfire 34 off just 20 balls to help India plunder 106 runs in the final ten overs. For Australia Under-19, pacer Thomas Vaseo was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3-78 from his ten overs. Chasing a daunting target of 342, Australia U-19 started steadily through skipper Jack Czosnek and Matthew Lough. Lough contributed a 40-ball 42, while Czosnek scored a fighting 81 off 63 balls, laden with seven fours and four sixes. The duo kept the visitors in the hunt with a 99-run stand off 82 balls for the fourth wicket after Australia had stumbled to 72/3. But the turning point came in the 27th over when Kavya Paresh Patel dismissed the dangerous Czosnek. His departure triggered a massive collapse, with Australia losing their last six wickets for just 38 runs. Despite a fighting 44 off 46 balls from Blake Cattle, laced with five fours and a six, Australia Under-19 were eventually bundled out for 238 in 41.1 overs. Spinner Chigurupati Venkata was the most successful bowler for the hosts by taking 3-64, while Chauhan capped off an outstanding day on the field with figures of 2-56. Patel was exceptionally economical, finishing with 2-23 from his seven overs, while Mohit Ulva chipped in with 1-19. Brief Scores: India Under-19 341/7 (Yashbardhan Chauhan 122, VK Vineeth 87; Thomas Vaseo 3-78) beat Australia Under-19 238 all out (Jack Czosnek 81, Blake Cattle 44; Chigurupati Venkata 3-64) by 103 runs

Liquor worth over Rs 45 lakh seized in separate raids in three days across Gujarat

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 21 (IANS) The Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized IMFL and beer worth Rs 45.35 lakh in four separate raids across Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Surendranagar and Surat over the past three days, with the total value of liquor, vehicles and other material seized during the operations exceeding Rs 77 lakh, officials said on Monday. The latest seizure was made in Ahmedabad on Sunday, September 20, when the State Monitoring Cell recovered around 105 boxes containing 5,030 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor and beer valued at Rs 15,58,800. The raid was conducted near Hanspura Overbridge on Sardar Patel Ring Road, on the public road leading from Dahegam towards Ahmedabad. Police Sub-Inspector D.A. Tuvar led the operation. A vehicle and other material were also seized during the operation, taking the total value of the seized property to Rs 30,58,800. A case was registered at Naroda Police Station against 10 accused, including one arrested and nine wanted, under Sections 65(A)(E), 81, 83 and 116(B) of the Prohibition Act and Sections 336(2), 336(3) and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The arrested accused has been identified as Jitendra alias Jitu Damor (Meena), a resident of Kherwada taluka in Udaipur district, Rajasthan. The wanted accused include Pravin Damor of Kherwada, Anil Dadu Bharda and Lokesh Patel, along with six others, including the person who allegedly ordered the liquor consignment to Ahmedabad. In another operation, the State Monitoring Cell seized around 94 boxes containing 4,326 bottles of IMFL and beer worth Rs 13,03,315 from the parking area of Sahyog Hotel near Chotila in Surendranagar district on Saturday, September 19. The raid was conducted by Police Sub-Inspector D.A. Tuvar on Ahmedabad-Rajkot National Highway 47. One vehicle was also seized, taking the total value of the seized material to Rs 20,03,315. A case was registered at Chotila Police Station against four wanted accused under Sections 65(A)(E), 81, 83, 98(2) and 116(B) of the Prohibition Act. The accused include the driver and owner or custodian of the four-wheeler allegedly carrying the liquor, the person who sent the foreign liquor consignment, and the person who ordered it. On September 18, the cell seized around 91 boxes containing 3,372 bottles of IMFL and beer worth Rs 10,13,544 near D-Mart Circle on Mehsana Bypass Road. Police Inspector P.P. Brahmbhatt conducted the raid opposite Osiya Mall. A vehicle, a mobile phone, and other material were also seized, taking the total value to Rs 20,43,544. A case was registered at Mehsana Taluka Police Station against five accused under Sections 65(A)(E), 81, 83, 98(2) and 116(B) of the Prohibition Act and Sections 111(3)(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Navrang Bhat was arrested, while Anand Raval of Sathiyala and the owner and FASTag holder of the four-wheeler carrying the liquor were among those listed as wanted. In Surat city, the cell seized around 55 boxes containing 2,143 bottles of IMFL and beer worth Rs 6,59,783 during raids at Singanpor village and at a room near Krupa Residency in Dargah Mohalla. Police Sub-Inspector A.G. Enurkar conducted the operation. Two mobile phones, cash and other material were also seized, taking the total value to Rs 6,76,273. Two accused, Rahul Vamanrao Lakdu (Ahire) and Shubham Kashyap, were arrested. Divyaben alias Dipu Patil, Jitubhai Patil and the persons who allegedly supplied the foreign liquor were named as wanted accused. The State Monitoring Cell said the raids were conducted following directions from Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik to take legal action against illegal liquor and gambling activities in the state.

Emergency Medical Team Assists in Delivery of Triplets in Rajkot, Gujarat

A woman in Rajkot gave birth to triplets with the help of an emergency medical team after delivering one child at home. Emergency Medical Team Assists in Delivery of Triplets in Rajkot, Gujarat

Gujarat: Mother delivers triplets with help from 108 emergency team in Rajkot

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Sep 20 (IANS) An emergency medical team from the 108 service assisted in the delivery of the remaining two babies after a woman carrying triplets gave birth to her first child before an ambulance reached her home in Rohishala village of Tankara taluka on Saturday night. The Paddhari 108 team received the delivery emergency at 8:48 p.m. on September 19. EMT Jignasha Luhar and pilot Sureshbhai immediately left for Rohishala. When the ambulance reached the patient's residence, the first of the three babies had already been delivered. With two deliveries still to be managed, Luhar used her training to assess and handle the situation and successfully assisted with the births of the remaining two babies. According to the 108 team, all three newborns were boys. During the emergency, the patient's condition and other details were shared over the phone with ERCP Dr Jotsna. Following the doctor's guidance, the team administered the required care and continued monitoring the mother and newborns. After all three babies were delivered, Luhar ensured the mother and newborns received the necessary attention before they were transported to Janana Hospital. The mother and all three babies were subsequently handed over safely to the hospital's medical team for further treatment and care. The 108 team said a triplet delivery presents additional challenges compared with a routine delivery and requires careful management. In this case, the emergency team responded after the first birth had already taken place and managed the remaining two deliveries at the patient's residence. The team also acknowledged the support provided by pilot Sureshbhai during the emergency and the medical guidance given by Dr Jotsna. The mother and all three newborn boys were taken to the hospital safely following the deliveries.

Gujarat weather today: Monsoon remains active, rain forecast in Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Surat

Gujarat is expected to experience light to moderate rainfall across several districts on September 18 as a low-pressure area over Saurashtra and the northeast Arabian Sea remains active. Rainfall may continue at isolated locations through September 23, while scattered showers are also possible in parts of the state between September 24 and 27. Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat and Vadodara may receive rain today.

Gujarat weather today: IMD warns of heavy rain in Surat, Rajkot as monsoon withdrawal nears

Rainfall activity is expected to remain strong across parts of western and central India on September 15, with Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch likely to see heavy showers under the influence of a low-pressure area. Meanwhile, the IMD said conditions are becoming favourable for the Southwest Monsoon to withdraw from parts of west Rajasthan around September 19.

Gujarat man held for allegedly posing as IAF Squadron Leader, cheating job seeker of Rs 1.95 lakh

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Sep 12 (IANS) The Rajkot city police have arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly posing as a Squadron Leader of the Indian Air Force (IAF)'s Suryakiran team on Instagram and cheating a complainant of Rs 1.95 lakh on the promise of securing an Air Force job. The accused, identified as Pratik Bhardwaj, was arrested by a team of Gandhigram-2 (University) Police Station following a technical analysis of the online fraud. Police said the accused had created an Instagram page in the name of Pratik Bhardwaj and claimed that he was serving as a Squadron Leader in the Flying Branch of the Suryakiran team, Squadron 52, at Bidar Air Force Station in Karnataka. According to the police, Bhardwaj gained the complainant's confidence through social media and offered to help secure a job in the Air Force. He allegedly induced the complainant to transfer money online in instalments to bank accounts, with the total amount reaching Rs 1.95 lakh. A case was registered at Gandhigram-2 (University) Police Station under Sections 318(4), 319(2) and 204 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. The investigation was conducted under the supervision of Police Inspector K K Gohil, with Assistant Sub -Inspector (ASI) Sanjaybhai Thakar, Police Head Constable Rahul Thakur, Police Constable Savanbhai Vasoya and Traffic Regulation Brigade personnel Hemangbhai Rajeshbhai involved in the probe, officials said. Police said technical analysis helped establish the identity of the accused, following which he was arrested and legal proceedings were initiated against him. Bhardwaj was residing in a rented house belonging to a person identified as Deepak at D-32, Shantiniketan Park-4 at Nanavati Chowk in Rajkot. Police seized two mobile phones during the operation with a combined value of Rs 16,000. The operation was conducted on the instructions of senior officials, officials added. Further investigation is underway to trace any co-accused, where the money was utilised and people who may have been a victim of such promises.

Nepal floods: Gujarat collects DNA samples of kin of 29 missing people

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government has completed DNA sample collection from relatives of 29 of the 30 people from the state, including Non-Resident Gujaratis (NRGs), who remain missing or uncontactable following the August 26 flash floods in Nepal, particularly along the Nepal-Tibet border and Bhote Koshi River corridor. The samples are being processed for DNA profiling to help identify bodies and human remains recovered in the disaster. The process for the remaining missing person is also underway. The Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujaratis Foundation (NRGF), under the NRI Division of the General Administration Department, has been coordinating with the families and authorities in India and abroad to facilitate the DNA collection and identification process. The initiative is being carried out in accordance with guidelines issued by the Central government, under which designated forensic laboratories have been identified for DNA sample collection and profiling of first-degree relatives of missing persons. DNA profiling at laboratories designated for the purpose is being undertaken free of cost, as directed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Six designated laboratories in Gujarat are facilitating the process, with DNA profiling being undertaken in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Junagadh and Rajkot. The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar, is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs on DNA profiling of samples collected in India and their linkage with the identification process in Nepal. A 10-member NFSU forensic team has also been involved in the identification efforts in Nepal. Nepal Police has separately initiated DNA profiling of recovered bodies and human remains following the incident. NRGF has been personally contacting relatives of each missing person and guiding them about the designated laboratories, available facilities and the procedure for DNA sample collection and profiling. It has also been coordinating with NRGs and relatives living abroad to ascertain the action taken by local authorities in their respective countries. In cases involving relatives in New Zealand, the United States, Canada and African countries, NRGF has obtained information about DNA samples collected by authorities in those countries and the status of the identification process. In several cases, samples of relatives living abroad have already been collected through the respective local authorities. The DNA profiling reports are being sent directly by the designated laboratories to Nepalese authorities through the official email addresses and contact numbers notified by the them for the identification exercise. Nepal Police has also requested first-degree relatives of missing people living abroad to undergo DNA profiling at authorised forensic laboratories in their respective countries. The Gujarat Government, through the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), district administrations and NRGF, has been coordinating efforts to trace people from the state and Gujaratis living abroad who were reported missing or remain uncontactable after the floods. A consolidated list of missing and untraceable persons prepared by SEOC and NRGF has also been shared with the Nepal government. So far, 30 people, including NRGs, remain untraceable from the flood-affected areas. Those reported missing or out of contact include people from Ahmedabad, Anand, Banaskantha, Kheda, Gandhinagar, Surat, Valsad, Rajkot and other parts of Gujarat. Several had travelled to Nepal for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through different travel agencies and routes. The scale of the disaster has made conventional identification difficult in cases where bodies or human remains have been severely damaged or recovered in parts. Nepal has therefore begun a large-scale DNA identification exercise, with samples being collected from relatives and compared with DNA obtained from recovered remains. The DNA-based process is expected to help establish the identities of victims from Gujarat and other parts of India, as well as foreign nationals, and provide families with confirmation about the fate of relatives who remain missing.

Aryan Savsani, Tanmay Baloda replace suspended Rohit Yadav in India U19 squads

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Saurashtra's Aryan Savsani & Haryana's Tanmay Baloda have been added to India U19 squads for the upcoming home series against Australia as replacements for Rohit Yadav. Savsani replaced Rohit in the One-Day squad, while Baloda has been named as his replacement in the Multi-Day squad. Rohit, who was named in Indias U19 squads for the upcoming fixtures against Australia U19 in Rajkot and Ahmedabad, has been withdrawn from the squad due to age discrepancies. Rohit, who was in Indias Under-19 mens squad for the tour of Sri Lanka in July, has now been barred from playing all forms of the game after documentation checks revealed significant birth-record irregularities. The three one-day matches will be played on September 18, 21 and 23, while the four-day fixtures are scheduled for September 27 to 30 and for October 5 to 8. All the matches except the second four-dayer, which will be played in Ahmedabad, will be held in Rajkot. The 50-over side will be led by Uttarakhand batter Lakshya Raichandani, with Madhya Pradesh batter Yashbardhan Chauhan as his deputy. Chauhan will take over as captain for the red-ball leg, with Raichandani serving as his vice-captain. Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, and Anvay Dravid, son of former captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, have been named in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia U-19. Anvay was also part of Sri Lanka tour in July and scored 87 in the second one-day game. He is one of two wicketkeepers alongside Rajat Baghel. India U19s updated squad for One-Day matches: Lakshya Raichandani (C), Yashbardhan Chauhan (VC), Rajat Baghel (WK), Aaryavir Sehwag, V.K. Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (WK), V. Yashveer, Shavin Vinodh, Mohit Ulva, Chigurupati Venkata, Kavya Patel, Aryan Savsani India U19s updated squad for Multi-Day fixtures: Yashbardhan Chauhan (C), Lakshya Raichandani (VC), Sagar Virk, Kushagra Ojha, Manal Chauhan, Kush Patel, Manav Krishna (WK), Abhipray Biswas (WK), Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Pranav Ragavendra, Priyanshu Singh, Mohit Ulva, Aryan Yadav, Tanmay Baloda

Gujarat: 42 held in gambling raid, property worth Rs 16 lakh seized

Junagadh, Sep 6 (IANS) Forty-two people were arrested after the Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) raided an alleged card gambling operation at Suthar Samaj Wadi near Chorwad Girls School in Chorwad of Junagadh district, seizing cash and other property collectively valued at Rs 16.02 lakh, police said on Sunday. The raid was conducted by a team led by Police Sub-Inspector K.D. Ravia following directions from Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik to take legal action against illegal liquor and gambling activities in the state. According to the State Monitoring Cell, the operation resulted in the seizure of Rs 3,72,200 in cash, one four-wheeler, 11 two-wheelers, 42 mobile phones and gambling-related materials. The total value of the seized property was assessed at Rs 16,02,900. A case was registered at Chorwad Police Station on September 5 under Sections 4 and 5 of the Gambling Act. Police said 44 people were named in the case, including 42 arrested accused and two wanted accused. Among those arrested were Manish Parmar and Haresh Chudasama, both identified by police as alleged organisers of the gambling activity. The arrested persons included residents of Chorwad and other parts of Junagadh district, as well as individuals from Gir Somnath, Morbi, Kutch and Rajkot. The two wanted accused have been identified as Viren Sevra, a resident of Ramvav Chowk in Chorwad and Lala of Chorwad. Police identified Lala as the person who allegedly rented out Sutharwadi for gambling. Further investigation into the case is being conducted by the police. The latest raid is part of a continuing enforcement drive by the SMC against illegal gambling and liquor networks. In August, the SMC arrested 16 people and seized cash, vehicles and mobile phones collectively valued at about Rs 39 lakh in a gambling raid in Mehsana. In another gambling operation in Gandhinagar in December last year, the SMC seized cash, 10 mobile phones and five vehicles worth a total of Rs 26.16 lakh and detained 11 people, while six others were declared wanted. The SMC has also carried out major prohibition-related seizures, including an operation in Navsari in which 14,016 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor valued at Rs 37.62 lakh were seized in January, along with a vehicle and other items, taking the total value of the seizure to Rs 62.69 lakh.

Gujarat Celebrates Janmashtami with Enthusiastic Crowds in Dwarka, Ahmedabad, and Rajkot

Gujarats Janmashtami festivities draw huge crowds to temples, with special events and celebrations across the state. Gujarat Celebrates Janmashtami with Enthusiastic Crowds in Dwarka, Ahmedabad, and Rajkot

Gujarat: Dwarka, Ahmedabad and Rajkot witness large gatherings for Janmashtami celebrations

Gujarat Police Busts Illegal Tobacco Manufacturing Unit, Arrests Two Brothers

Rajkot, August 30: Gujarats Rajkot police have uncovered an illegal tobacco manufacturing unit on Kuwadwa Road, leading to the arrest of two brothers. The Special Operations Group (SOG) conducted the raid on August 27 after receiving a tip-off. The operation targeted a warehouse named Hiren Perfumery Works located in Chauhan Wadi, Street Number 11, Lati ... Read more Gujarat Police Busts Illegal Tobacco Manufacturing Unit, Arrests Two Brothers

Gujarat Police Arrests Man from Madhya Pradesh in

Rajkot, August 26: The Rajkot police in Gujarat have apprehended a man from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He is accused of defrauding the complainant and several investors of 9.61 crore through a firm named Dwarkadhish Enterprises by promising high returns. According to officials, the suspect, identified as Hardik Tanna, was arrested by a team from the ... Read more Gujarat Police Arrests Man from Madhya Pradesh in 9.61 Crore Fraud Case

Gujarat Police Arrests Fugitive After 31 Years in Robbery Case

Rajkot, August 24: Gujarat police have successfully apprehended a fugitive accused who had been on the run for 31 years. The 60-year-old Pratap Bhuriya was arrested by the Valsad district local crime branch (LCB) in the village of Khatli, Rajkot district. He was wanted in connection with a robbery case from 1996, which was registered ... Read more Gujarat Police Arrests Fugitive After 31 Years in Robbery Case

Gujarat Police seize 7,150 litres of suspected adulterated milk in Rajkot raid

Gujarat Health Minister Promises Justice After Assault on Female Resident Doctor

Rajkot, August 21: Gujarats Health Minister, Prabhull Panseriya, assured swift justice and complete safety for a female doctor following an alleged assault at Rajkot Civil Hospital. He emphasized that the state government is treating the incident with utmost seriousness. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday evening in the emergency ward of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Civil ... Read more Gujarat Health Minister Promises Justice After Assault on Female Resident Doctor

Income Tax Department Conducts Raids Across 4 Gujarat Cities; Shipping Firm, CAs Under Scanner

Income Tax Department raids are underway across Ahmedabad, Gandhidham, Mundra and Rajkot over alleged fake Form 15CB, paper transactions and overseas fund transfers.

Major Drug Bust in Gujarat: Two Arrested with

Rajkot, August 19: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajkot police seized 204.9 kilograms of cannabis worth 1.02 crore from a truck near Bamanbor on the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway. Two individuals were arrested during this operation, which was reported by police on Tuesday. This action was part of a crackdown on the sale and transportation of ... Read more Major Drug Bust in Gujarat: Two Arrested with 1 Crore Worth of Cannabis

No Number Plate, No Fuel: Rajkot Cracks Down On Unregistered Vehicles

Police officials noted that the alarming prevalence of untraceable vehicles poses a severe threat to urban security

Four drown in Gujarat's Rajkot while trying to rescue 7-year-old boy

Four drown in Gujarats Rajkot while trying to rescue yearold boy

Mumbai crimebranch arrests 12 international gang members in500 crorecyber fraud case

According to Raj Tilak Roshan, DCP Detection, the men, between the ages of 20 and 25, were mostly recruited from Ahmedabad or Rajkot in Gujarat. They were given 10 to 15 days of training before being placed in the villa

Rajkot Farmer Allegedly Duped of

olice allege fake parcel and customs charges tricked a Rajkot farmer into losing 6.31 lakh online.

Rajkot Municipal Corporation Seals Three Food Units, Destroys 1,000 Kilograms of Unfit Food

Rajkot, August 2: The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has sealed three food establishments during a surveillance operation aimed at detecting food adulteration across the city. Over 1,000 kilograms of inedible food were destroyed, and 10 food samples were collected, officials reported on Saturday. According to the RMC health department, food safety teams inspected 75 establishments, ... Read more Rajkot Municipal Corporation Seals Three Food Units, Destroys 1,000 Kilograms of Unfit Food

Star Cast of Get Set Go Sets an Example by Donating Promotion Budget to Flood Relief

Rajkot, July 29: The multi-starrer adventure film Get Set Go is making waves in the Gujarati film industry even before its release. The films team has set a commendable example that has garnered widespread appreciation. In a remarkable move, the team decided to redirect their promotional budget to assist those affected by the floods in ... Read more Star Cast of Get Set Go Sets an Example by Donating Promotion Budget to Flood Relief

Three Asian Lion Cubs Born at Rajkot Zoo, Total Population Reaches 20

Rajkot, July 28: Three Asian lion cubs have been born at the Rajkot Zoo, increasing the total number of Asian lions there to 20. Officials announced this news on Tuesday. After a gestation period of 107 days, the cubs were born on the night of July 22 to the lion Dhananjay and the lioness Dharti. ... Read more Three Asian Lion Cubs Born at Rajkot Zoo, Total Population Reaches 20

Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo Flight With 194 Onboard Makes Emergency Landing In Rajkot

The IndiGo flight 6E 1452 carried 194 passengers. All of them disembarked the aircraft safely after landing.

Emergency landing by Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight, passengers safe

Rajkot: A Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight carrying 194 passengers and crew members made an emergency landing at the Rajkot International Airport in Gujarat on Monday, July 27, after smoke was detected in the cargo hold area, airport authorities said. In a statement, the airport management said, Flight IGO 1452 from Dubai to Mumbai, with 194 persons 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 .

With Culture as Strategy, Unitile Wins in India's Great Mid-Size Workplaces 2026 Top 100 at Rank 61

Across industries, the conversation around business performance is changing. While technology and operational excellence continue to shape any organisations success, new age business leaders are progressively recognising that sustainable performance is ultimately human-driven. Unitile has been named among Indias Great Mid-size Workplaces 2026 Top 100, reflecting its strong culture, employee empowerment, collaboration and growth Unitile (United Access Floors Private Limited. United Office Systems Private Limited & United Acoustics Private Limited) has been recognised among India's Great Mid-size Workplaces 2026 - Top 100 (Rank 61), while also being honoured for Indias Best Workplaces in Cement & Building Materials 2026 and Indias Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2026 (Top 30). Presented under the Unitile brand, the recognition extends across the organisation's group companies - United Access Floors Private Limited, United Office Systems Private Limited and United Acoustics Private Limited, reflecting a shared culture that transcends individual business verticals. Evaluated as a single organisation, the recognition honours the shared employee experience and workplace culture across the group's businesses. As workplace culture remains a core driver of innovation, collaboration and long-term success, Unitiles triple recognition from Great Place To Work India reaffirms its commitment to building a high-trust, people-first organisation. For Unitile, India's number 1 raised access floor brand, this recognition validates their philosophy which has helped their growth over the years that exceptional workplace are formed only by a people-first approach. Alongside continuous expansion in sustainable manufacturing excellence and product innovation, the company has remained equally committed in fostering a workplace that allows its employees to voice their ideas, collaborate across departments and grow with the organisation. This approach has shaped a workplace where leadership is accessible, ownership is encouraged and collaboration extends beyond departments. The recognitions are awarded by Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviours that drive market-leading business performance, employee retention and innovation. Based on one of the world's most rigorous workplace assessment methodologies, the recognition primarily reflects confidential employee feedback, offering an authentic measure of how people experience their organisation. Commenting on the achievement, Idris Rajkotwala, Executive Director, Unitile , said, We are truly humbled to be acknowledged by Great Place To Work India with these awards. What makes us truly humble is the recognition from our valued employees who have trusted us and dedicated themselves wholeheartedly. We at Unitile believe that the culture of the organization forms the basis for success. When people are respected and empowered, they perform to the best of their abilities. These latest honours build on Unitile's consistent recognition among India's leading manufacturing workplaces, reaffirms that its culture is grounded in a lasting commitment to its people. As the company strengthens its position in the building materials sector, it remains focused on an environment where people and performance advance together. About Unitile With over three decades of industry leadership, Unitile is India's leading raised access flooring brand and a prominent manufacturer of premium building material solutions. Renowned for its engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capabilities and customer-centric innovation, the company serves a diverse range of sectors including commercial workplaces, data centres, healthcare, education and infrastructure. Guided by a philosophy of continuous innovation and operational excellence, Unitile continues to set benchmarks for quality while fostering a workplace where people remain central to its long-term growth and success.