Two arrested over Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar railway track blast, police suspect Pakistan's ISI link
Two people, including a woman, were arrested in connection with a blast on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line near 50 GB village in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, officials said. This development came following an investigation by the district police with input from security agencies. The blast had occurred on November 3.
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Massive Fire Breaks Out at Textile Waste Warehouse in Gujarat
A massive fire broke out on Saturday at a large warehouse storing textile waste near the ANG Society on Kharwasa Canal Road in Surat, Gujarat, sparking panic throughout the surrounding neighbourhood. The fire erupted at an open plot spanning nearly two bighas, where large quantities of waste fabriclocally known as chindiwere reportedly stored illegally. Fueled [] The post Massive Fire Breaks Out at Textile Waste Warehouse in Gujarats Surat appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Watch: Massive fire at Surat textile godown, thick smoke billows from site
A large fire erupted in a cloth storage godown located in the Kharvasa area of Surat. Fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene to combat the flames. Firefighting operations are currently in progress to control the situation. The cause of the fire remains undetermined at this time. Further information regarding the extent of damage is still awaited.
Two Gujarat Tourists Drown in Kodagu Boatride Mishap
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Maharashtra Selection Is One Dream; Many More Still Left, Says ISPL Sensation Vivek Shelar
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Having been called into Maharashtra's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026, fast-bowler Vivek Shelar calls the state selection a major stepping stone towards achieving his cricketing dreams. The Bhiwandi native, Shelar, starred in Season 3 of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) with nine wickets, including two hat-tricks that made heads turn. Although his team, Tiigers of Kolkata, fell short on the final hurdle to Chennai Singams, Shelar's achievements helped the 26-year-old earn a call into Maharashtra's squad for the SMAT, which gets underway on Saturday. Speaking to IANS, Shelar said the state selection is the completion of one dream, and he is hungry for more. As a sportsman, it is a very big achievement for me, Shelar told IANS. Because playing for a state is everyone's dream. So now my dream is being fulfilled. I mean, there are still a lot of dreams left. So I am feeling good, he added. He clocked a 145.2kph delivery in the ISPL, which brought him into the limelight. He opened up on how the league played a role in bringing him into the spotlight. ISPL was very important. Because of ISPL, I came into focus. When I bowled the fastest ball in ISPL, I came into the limelight. So ISPL was very important for me, he said. The ISPL is a tennis ball tournament, while Indian domestic cricket and international cricket are a different ball game altogether, with a proper season ball being used. Shelar stated that the major difference he saw in the transition from the tennis ball to the red ball was mostly mental, before detailing how he started preparing for both balls. Both have different preparations, but the mentality matters. Both games are different, but mentality is what matters. So I practise with both tennis and leather ball. So I have that mentality now. So it's a little easier for me. I had a problem in the beginning (with leather ball) when I started in 2020-21 with the leather ball. I had a problem in the first year, but now it has become a habit. So I don't have any problems now. His cricketing journey began in 2016 with the ISPL from his village before he earned a selection for Tiigers of Kolkata in the ISPL, which he believed changed things for him. I started playing cricket in 2016. I started from the village itself, with the tennis ball. I used to play well with the tennis ball. When I played for the first time in the ISPL last season, I was in Tiigers of Kolkata. So everything changed there. I got everything there. I bowled well. In the first match, I bowled the fastest ball. From there, I started getting messages. Everyone was sending me messages, he added. Shelar also opened up about a challenging period when he was down with a hamstring injury right after the second match of the tournament. Shelar, who is supported by Aspect Sports, credited Aksha Kamboj, the Chairperson of Aspect Global and owner of Tiigers of Kolkata, for helping him during this time. Aksha ma'am supported me. When I got injured, I went to the hospital on the second day. (It was) From Surat to Mumbai. I recovered within eight days. Then I went back and took two hat-tricks in the ISPL after that injury. I credit her and Tiigers of Kolkata; because of them, I got to play the tournament again. I had some doubt (mentally after hamstring) while playing the first match after returning from injury. But for the team, you have to keep your thoughts aside. You have to keep the team first. It happened automatically, Shelar added. His immediate focus lies in performing for Maharashtra and then has an eye on an IPL contract. I will focus on this tournament first. After this, I have an IPL goal. Let's see what happens next, he added. Shelar also called India icon Rohit Sharma and South Africa great Dale Steyn his idols, before revealing what he likes most about the former Proteas speedster. Rohit Sharma and Dale Steyn are my idols. (I like Steyn's) Aggression, speed, swing and everything. He has everything, Shelar added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Indian Navy, Oman conduct VBSS drills to enhance maritime security cooperation
The Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman conducted the 15th edition of bilateral maritime exercise Naseem Al Bahr to strengthen operational interoperability and maritime cooperation. INS Surat and Omani vessel Al-Muazzar participated in joint sea operations, VBSS drills and cross-deck activities
Snowfall draws tourists to Gulmarg, Sonamarg
Srinagar, Nov 12: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Gulmarg and Sonamarg has brought cheer to tourists, with visitors from different parts of the country flocking to the popular destinations to experience the first glimpse of winter in Kashmir. As snow blanketed the upper reaches of the two tourist destinations, visitors were seen enjoying the snow-covered landscapes, capturing photographs and videos and making the most of the seasonal spectacle. In Gulmarg, a large number of tourists headed towards the upper phases of the world-famous Gondola to witness the snowfall. For many visitors, the experience was particularly special as they witnessed snowfall for the first time, turning their Kashmir trip into a memorable experience. Harsh Mehta, a tourist from Surat in Gujarat, said visiting Kashmir had been a long-cherished dream for his family and witnessing snowfall in Gulmarg had made the trip even more special. We have come to Kashmir for the first time. We had been waiting for this moment for years. When we heard that snowfall was taking place in the higher reaches of Gulmarg, we immediately booked Gondola tickets and reached the second phase with our parents and children, he said. Mehta said the family enjoyed the snow, tried local activities and captured photographs and videos to share with relatives and friends back home. His wife, Mohi Mehta, said the family's experience was made more special by the sight of golden Chinar leaves falling during autumn. Watching the falling Chinar leaves during autumn was an unforgettable experience. We had always seen these scenes on television and dreamed of witnessing them in real life. Now, both our dreams of experiencing snowfall and watching the Chinar leaves fall have come true, she said. She also praised the hospitality and culture of Kashmir, saying the family would encourage people in Gujarat to visit the Valley. Meanwhile, Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district also witnessed a fresh influx of tourists following the season's first snowfall, with visitors enjoying the snow-covered surroundings. Musa Bhagwan, a tourist from Maharashtra, said he was delighted to experience snowfall and appreciated the hospitality of local residents and the facilities available in the area. He said he had been staying in the region for the past two days. Jaydeep Solanki from Vadodara, Gujarat, described the snowfall as his first such experience and praised the natural beauty of Sonamarg and the warmth of its people. Another visitor, Adnan Bhagwan from Solapur, Maharashtra, said he was visiting Sonamarg for the first time and was delighted by the fresh snowfall, scenic surroundings and hospitality of local residents. The tourists encouraged people from across the country to visit Kashmir and experience its natural beauty. The fresh snowfall is expected to add to the appeal of the two destinations during the winter season, raising hopes among tourism stakeholders, hoteliers, transporters and local businesses dependent on tourist arrivals.
Odisha woman murder: Caretaker arrested in Gujarat after week-long manhunt
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 12 (IANS) The Commissionerate Police has cracked the sensational murder case of a 76-year-old elderly woman in the Laxmisagar area of the city with the arrest of her caretaker from Gujarat after a week-long, multi-state operation, police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said on Thursday. The accused was identified as Balabhadra Maharana alias Balia (40), a native of Tangi in Khordha district, who was residing at Titipa under Krushnaprasad police limits in Puri district. He was working as a caretaker at the residence of the deceased, Kunjalata Nanda, in the Laxmisagar area of Bhubaneswar for over five months after the death of her husband. Addressing the media, the Police Commissioner said the accused murdered the elderly woman for financial gain and fled the spot after breaking open an almirah and disconnecting CCTV cameras installed inside the house. Singh also stated that preliminary investigation revealed that accused Maharana first attempted to strangle the septuagenarian and subsequently inflicted fatal injuries on the back of her head when she resisted. The incident came to light on the morning of November 4 when tenants residing in the same building alerted Nandas daughter, Samahita Nanda, after the elderly woman didnt respond to their calls and her room was found locked from the inside. Upon being informed, police officials arrived at the spot, forcibly opened the grill door, and found Nanda in a pool of blood near the dining table with severe assault injuries on her head. She was immediately rushed to Capital Hospital, where the doctors declared her dead. Based on a complaint lodged by her son-in-law, the Laxmisagar police registered a case (777/26) under Section 311 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to the Commissionerate police, Maharana was hired through one of his relatives, Bidyadhara Maharana, who has worked as a domestic help for Nandas elder son, currently residing in the USA. After committing the crime, the accused was deliberately evading arrest and was frequently changing his location and moving from one State to another. The police stated that the accused had visited Kolkata, Raipur, Panipat, Surat and other cities during this period. A special team led by Laxmisagar police station traced him to Ahmedabad and subsequently moved to Surat following intelligence. With the assistance of Gujarat Police, the team intercepted a Delhi-bound bus in Vadodara district and apprehended Maharana. Police have seized Rs 20,600 in cash, a gold locket, a gold finger ring, a pair of earrings, two mobile phones, a SIM card, and a diary from his possession. The police said the accused has been brought to Bhubaneswar on transit remand, and further interrogation is underway to recover the remaining stolen valuables and the deceased's scooty, which he used to flee the house.
RTI Activist Brutally Attacked With Iron Rods in Balangir
Prominent Right to Information (RTI) activist, social worker, and freelance reporter Surath Behera was brutally attacked by unidentified miscreants in Odishas Balangir district. The assault occurred outside the Bhursaguda Gram Panchayat office under the Sindhekela police station limits, leaving the Kantabanji resident with two fractured legs and a broken arm. According to reports, Behera was [] The post RTI Activist Brutally Attacked With Iron Rods in Balangir appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jal Shakti Ministry to accept citizen feedback on Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The Jal Shakti Ministry has extended till November 30 the deadline for receiving public feedback on water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and storage works reported on the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0 Portal, an official said on Thursday. By collecting feedback, the Ministry aims to strengthen community ownership of water conservation structures and further advance the nationwide movement towards sustainable water management and water security, the official said in a statement. The Citizen Feedback Portal has been open to the public since January 26, providing citizens across the country an opportunity to share their feedback on water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and storage works reported under the JSJB 2.0 initiative. The extension will enable citizens to continue providing feedback on the artificial recharge and storage structures created under the initiative, the statement said. The second phase of JSJB has marked a significant milestone in advancing the nationwide water conservation movement envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 September 2024 at Surat, Gujarat, to transform water conservation into a true Jan Andolan through active public participation. As of May 31, 2026, more than 1.5 crore rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water conservation and storage structures have been reported across the country under the initiative, it said. The Citizen Feedback mechanism on the JSJB 2.0 Portal seeks to further strengthen Jan Bhagidari by enabling citizens to provide feedback on the reported works. Through their valuable inputs, citizens can help identify maintenance requirements, monitor the functionality of structures and contribute to improving their long-term effectiveness, the statement said. Feedback from citizens will also support the verification and assessment of assets reported under the initiative. Since recognition is provided to Districts, States/UTs and other stakeholders based on the number of artificial recharge and storage works completed under the initiative, citizen participation in feedback is particularly significant, the statement said. The mechanism is expected to enhance the quality and credibility of reporting, promote transparency in implementation, and encourage Districts and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure proper maintenance and sustained functionality of the structures created.
Navi Mumbai tops Super Swachh League in cleanliness awards 2025
Navi Mumbai leads the Super Swachh League, ahead of Surat and Vijayawada. IndoreDepalpur finishes second in the separate mentormentee category.
Navi Mumbai Cleanest City; Surat, Vijayawada Follow in Cleanliness Survey
Madhya Pradesh's Rewa secured the first position among the cleanest riverfront towns, followed by Bilaspur and Varanasi in second and third positions, respectively.
Swachh Survekshan 2025-26: Vadodara Becomes Gujarat's Cleanest City, Surat Shines Nationally
Vadodara has been named Gujarat's cleanest city in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26. Surat secured second place nationally, while Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Rajkot also earned recognition.
Odisha AM/NS India Gymnasts Shine at CBSE National Championship 2026
Four gold, five silver and two bronze medals won across categories Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 12: Athletes from the Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre (Odisha AM/NS India GHPC),
Caretaker Arrested In Elderly Woman's Murder Case
Odisha Police have arrested a man in Surat in connection with the murder of a 76-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar. The accused, Balbhadra Maharana, was the victim's caretaker and allegedly fled with valuables after the murder on November 3. The victim, Kunjalata Nanda, lived alone, and her body was discovered on November 4.
Bhubaneswar Caretaker Killer on 5-Day Transit Remand: Surat Court Clears Way for Odisha Police
In a major step toward justice in the brutal murder of an elderly widow, the prime accusedher trusted caretakerhas been placed on five-day transit remand by a Surat court and is being escorted back to Odisha. On November 11, 2026, the 8th Additional Senior Civil Judge & Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM), Surat, issued a [] The post Bhubaneswar Caretaker Killer on 5-Day Transit Remand: Surat Court Clears Way for Odisha Police appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Navi Mumbai Emerges Cleanest City In India, Bringing Indore's Streak To An End
While Surat and Vijayawada secured the next two spots, Rewa emerged as the cleanest riverfront town, and Rudrapur topped the Himalayan city category.
Laxmisagar Senior Citizen Murder: Accused Caretaker Arrested from Surat
In a major breakthrough, Laxmisagar Police, with the assistance of Surat Police, have arrested Balabhadra Maharana, the primary accused and caretaker in the murder and robbery of senior citizen Kunjalata Nanda. The arrest concludes a seven-day manhunt for the accused, who had been on the run following the brutal crime in the Buddhanagar area of [] The post Laxmisagar Senior Citizen Murder: Accused Caretaker Arrested from Surat appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Caretaker Arrested In Odisha Murder-Robbery
Gujarat Police have arrested Balbhadra Ramcharan Maharana, a 40-year-old man, in Surat for the murder of 76-year-old Kunjalata Nanda during a robbery at her Bhubaneswar residence. Maharana, who was Nanda's caretaker, had been absconding since the November 3 incident and was planning to flee to Delhi when apprehended.
Navi Mumbai emerges as cleanest city; Surat, Vijayawada runners-up in cleanliness survey
However, Indore, which had been ranked the cleanest city for the past eight years, does not figure among the toppers this year
Tempo Traveller skids near Gund, Ganderbal, tourists injured
Ganderbal, Nov 10: Several tourists sustained injuries after a Tempo Traveller bearing registration number DL1VC 5231, carrying a group of visitors, skidded off the Srinagar-Sonamarg national highway near the Sumbal area of Gund in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday evening. According to officials, the vehicle was en route to Srinagar from the popular tourist destination of Sonamarg when the driver lost control near a sharp bend near Gund. The vehicle veered off the road and came to a halt along the adjacent embankment. Upon receiving news of the mishap, local residents, police and ambulances immediately rushed to the scene to assist in the initial rescue efforts. Teams from the local police station and emergency medical services arrived shortly after to extract the passengers from the vehicle. All injured individuals were evacuated to the nearby PHC Gund, from where the seriously injured were referred to Srinagar hospitals for further emergency medical attention. List of Injured Persons: Sharda Bi, W/o Ramesh Bhai, Age: 58 years, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat-Head Trauma. Contact: 992526799 Ramesh Bhai, S/o Bovin Bi, Age: 59 years, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat-Head Trauma. Daysha, S/o Subash Chandra, Age: 42 years, R/o Surat, Gujarat-Head Trauma. Shobha, W/o Rajesh Kumar, Age: 50 years, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat-Head Trauma. Rajesh Kumar, S/o DerubiPatil, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat -Head Trauma. Swarnadyyti Ghosh, W/o Surat Ghosh, Age: 24 years, Female, R/o West Bengal-Trauma to Hip. Mala Ghosh, W/o Surjeet Ghosh, Age: 48 years, Female, R/o Murshidabad, West Bengal. Surjeet Ghosh, S/o Late Krishna Dulal Ghosh, Age: 61 years, R/o West Bengal-Trauma to Left Side of Chest. Contact: 9474925815 Mukesh Bhai, S/o Lakshman Bhai, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Kala Ben, W/o Mukesh Bhai, R/o Gujarat. Jagdesh, S/o Amreet Singh, R/o Gurdaspur, Punjab-Driver. Rohan Bhai, S/o Mukesh Bhai, R/o Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
18 tourists injured in road accident in J&K's Ganderbal, 6 reportedly in critical condition
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) Eighteen tourists were injured on Tuesday when a vehicle carrying them from Kashmir's Sonamarg tourist resort to Srinagar skidded off the road and plunged into a 60-feet deep gorge near Gund in Ganderbal district. Local residents and police personnel rushed to the spot to evacuate the injured. Emergency arrangements were mobilised from different parts of the area as all the occupants required medical attention. Ambulances were called from several health facilities, including Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Sonamarg, Gund and Ganiwan. The injured were initially shifted to PHC Gund, where they received first aid and preliminary medical treatment. The injured were later shifted to Srinagar city for treatment. Reports said that six of the injured tourists had been admitted to hospital in Srinagar in a critical condition. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Kangan Rajesh Raina confirmed the accident, saying that 18 people, including the driver, had sustained injuries. A list of injured persons identified 12 occupants, including the driver. The list included tourists from Ahmedabad and Surat in Gujarat, Murshidabad and other parts of West Bengal, and Gurdaspur in Punjab. Among those named were Sharda Bi, 58, and Ramesh Bhai, 59, from Ahmedabad; Daysha, 42, from Surat; Shobha, 50, and Rajesh Kumar from Ahmedabad; and Swarnadyyti Ghosh, 24, Mala Ghosh, 48, and Surjeet Ghosh, 61, from West Bengal. Mukesh Bhai, Kala Ben and Rohan Bhai, all from Gujarat, were also included in the list. Jagdesh, a resident of Gurdaspur in Punjab, was identified as the driver of the Tempo Traveller. The injury details available in the list mention head trauma suffered by Sharda Bi, Ramesh Bhai, Daysha, Shobha and Rajesh Kumar. Swarnadyyti Ghosh sustained trauma to the hip, while Surjeet Ghosh suffered an injury to the left side of his chest. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on social media platform X on Tuesday evening said, I spoke with senior officials, SKIMS Director, and the Ganderbal Deputy Commissioner regarding the unfortunate road accident at Sumbal Bala in Ganderbal. Eight injured tourists from Gujarat and West Bengal have been referred to SKIMS. I have directed the officials and the SKIMS Director to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. Praying for their speedy recovery. Despite biting cold especially in mornings and evenings, scores of tourists especially from West Bengal and Gujarat are these days visiting the Valley. Although winter tourism is yet to start, the autumn fag end tourism is going on in the Valley these days with tour and travel operators, hoteliers, taxi operators and others connected directly or indirectly with tourism doing some business during the otherwise lean tourist season in the Valley.
12 Injured as Tempo Traveller Skids Off Road in Ganderbal
Ganderbal, Nov 10 : At least 12 persons, including tourists from Gujarat, West Bengal and Punjab, were injured after a Tempo Traveller skidded off the road near Gund area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday evening, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the vehicle skidded off the road near Sumbal Bala on the SSG Road, resulting in injuries to at least 12 occupants. He said the injured were shifted to Primary Health Centre (PHC) Gund, where they were provided emergency medical treatment before several of them were referred to SKIMS Soura, Srinagar, for specialised treatment. The injured were identified as Sharda Bi, wife of Ramesh Bhai, and Ramesh Bhai, son of Bovin Bi, both residents of Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Daysha, son of Subash Chandra, a resident of Surat, Gujarat; Shobha, wife of Rajesh Kumar, and Rajesh Kumar, son of Derubi Patil, both residents of Ahmedabad. Others include Swarnadyyti Ghosh, wife of Surjeet Ghosh, a resident of West Bengal; Mala Ghosh, wife of Surjeet Ghosh, a resident of Murshidabad, West Bengal; Surjeet Ghosh, son of Late Krishna Dulal Ghosh, also from West Bengal; Mukesh Bhai, his wife Kala Ben, and their son Rohan Bhai, all residents of Gujarat; and Jagdesh, son of Amreet Singh, a resident of Gurdaspur, Punjab. Meanwhile, police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated further investigation.(KNO)
Gund, Nov 10: At least 18 tourists sustained injuries after a Tempo Traveller met with an accident at Sumbal Bala on SSG Road in Ganderbal district on Tuesday. Officials told GNS that following the accident, all the injured were immediately transported to PHC Gund for emergency medical assessment and resuscitation. After evaluation and triage by attending medical officers, eight patients were formally referred to SKIMS Soura, Srinagar for specialized secondary and tertiary treatment. Other injured with minor injuries remain admitted and under observation at PHC Gund. Patients referred to SKIMS Soura are Sharda Rani, wife of Ramesh Ji, 58 years, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Ramesh Ji, son of Bavan Bai, 52 years, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Jayesh, son of Subash Chander, 42 years, from Surat, Gujarat; Shobhna Patel, wife of Rajesh Kumar Patel, 50 years, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Rajesh Kumar, son of Devubhai Patel, from Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Swapnadyuti Ghosh, daughter of Surajit Ghosh, 24 years, from Murshidabad, West Bengal; Mala Ghosh, wife of Surajit Ghosh, 48 years, from Murshidabad, West Bengal; and Surajit Ghosh, son of Late Krishna Dulal, 61 years, from West Bengal.
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Video: Reckless Diwali Stunt Lands Thar Driver in Trouble; Surat Police Take Action
The police shared a video of him apologising at the police station with his hands folded.
India, Oman begin naval exercise as Arabian Sea security takes centre stage
INS Surat arrived in Muscat to join the 15th edition of Naseem Al Bahr and conduct joint patrols. The exercise fosters interoperability and strengthens cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman. India maintains a presence in crucial maritime areas to ensure energy security and counter piracy threats. Recent operations showcased multi-national training initiatives and successful piracy rescues off the coast of Somalia.
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi attends Diwali and New Year Sneh Milan in Surat
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Dating App Scam: Mother-Daughter Arrested
Police in Faridabad have arrested a mother and daughter who allegedly used a dating app to lure financially well-off individuals, drug them, commit theft, and then extort money by threatening false rape charges. The duo reportedly operated in Andaman, Surat, and Delhi-NCR regions as well.
Surat in Muscat: India and Oman Take the Sea Breeze to Sea
Under a bright Gulf of Oman sky, the Indian Navys INS Surat eased alongside in Muscat on 8 November, bringing one of its newest guided missile destroyers to the 15th edition of the bilateral exercise Naseem Al Bahr, or Sea Breeze. The arrival opens a programme that will move from the harbour to open water [] The post Surat in Muscat: India and Oman Take the Sea Breeze to Sea appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Gujarat records over 13 pc rise in medical emergencies during Diwali; trauma cases see sharp spike
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 9 (IANS) Emergency medical service calls in Gujarat increased by 13.12 per cent during Diwali this year, with the 108 ambulance service recording 5,934 emergencies compared with 5,246 on normal days. Vehicular trauma cases witnessed a particularly sharp rise, increasing by 87.49 per cent, while non-vehicular trauma cases went up by 75.17 per cent. According to the emergency response data, the number of vehicular trauma cases rose from 646 on normal days to 1,212 during Diwali. Non-vehicular trauma emergencies increased from 595 to 1,043, indicating a substantial rise in both categories of injury-related calls during the festival. Pregnancy-related emergencies remained the largest category in the normal-day comparison, although calls declined marginally from 1,194 to 1,151, a fall of 3.58 per cent. Emergencies categorised as unknown problems increased from 610 to 661, registering an 8.39 per cent rise. Among other medical emergencies, calls related to abdominal pain declined from 673 to 528, a decrease of 21.50 per cent. Breathing-related emergencies fell from 448 to 383, while cardiac emergencies declined from 313 to 285, down 14.56 per cent and 8.82 per cent, respectively. High-fever cases recorded the largest decline among the listed medical categories, falling from 303 on normal days to 209 during Diwali, a reduction of 31.09 per cent. Convulsion and fits-related emergencies decreased from 137 to 124, while stroke and paralysis cases fell from 48 to 40. In contrast, poisoning and toxicology-related emergencies increased from 124 to 131, a rise of 5.28 per cent. Diabetic emergencies also increased by 26.19 per cent, from 84 to 106. Calls classified under other emergencies declined from 70 to 61, a fall of 13.21 per cent. The 108 service also recorded 62 burn-related emergencies during Diwali. Ahmedabad accounted for the highest number with 13 cases, followed by Surat with 12. Kachchh and Rajkot reported five cases each, while Gandhinagar and Vadodara recorded four each. Anand, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Narmada, Tapi and Valsad reported two burn emergencies each. Banaskantha, Botad, Kheda, Mehsana, Morbi, Porbandar and Surendranagar recorded one case each. The data showed that trauma-related emergencies were the main categories to witness increases during the festival, while several medical categories, including high fever, abdominal pain, breathing problems and cardiac emergencies, recorded fewer calls than on normal days
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Four Killed as Car Hits Under-Construction Bridge on Surat-Chennai Expressway
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Gujarat: Adulterated food products under scanner as govt steps up checks ahead of Diwali
Digital Desk | Surat, Nov 7 (IANS) The Gujarat government will take strict legal action against manufacturers and sellers of adulterated food products, including duplicate ghee and analogue paneer, cheese and butter, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said on Saturday, warning that those endangering public health would not be spared. Chairing a high-level virtual review meeting with officials of the Food and Drugs Department and health officials from all districts of the state from Surat, Pansheriya said action had already been initiated against companies and units manufacturing duplicate food products using adulterated ingredients such as palm oil, tomato sauce and mango juice. The meeting was held ahead of the Diwali festivities to review measures aimed at protecting public health and ensuring food safety. The minister said protecting citizens' health is the government's highest priority and that the administration is committed to eliminating food adulteration. He specifically warned against manufacturers selling palm oil-based products in misleading plastic wrappers bearing only the word 'ghee'. Legal cases would be filed against such manufacturers, he said. Pansheriya also directed officials to ensure strict compliance with hygiene standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at hotels, restaurants and food streets. Those found transporting goods after breaking seals would face FIRs with the assistance of the police, he said. Expressing confidence that Gujarat would set an example for other states in food quality and hygiene, the minister said the government's enforcement drive would help ensure the availability of pure and wholesome food in the market. During the meeting, officials also reviewed the enforcement and food-sampling activities undertaken by the Food and Drugs Department, along with measures to strengthen healthcare services and ease emergency services across the state. The minister appreciated the department's work over the past year and conveyed his best wishes to its officials and employees. Regional Deputy Directors of Health, Chief District Health Officers and officials of the Food and Drugs Department attended the virtual meeting.
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Jackie Shroff remembers Sanjeev Kumar on his death anniversary: Always in our hearts
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff remembered late actor Sanjeev Kumar on his death anniversary with a social media tribute. He shared a monochrome picture of the celebrated actor and wrote, Always in our hearts. Jackie also used the soulful track Beeti Na Bitaai Raina from the 1972 film Parichay for the tribute. Sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Bhupinder Singh, the song featured Sanjeev Kumar alongside Jaya Bachchan. Born Harihar Jethalal Jariwala on July 9, 1938, in Surat, Gujarat, he went on to become one of the most versatile actors of Hindi cinema. Sanjeev Kumar, unlike many leading actors of his generation, was comfortable playing romantic leads, comic characters, fathers and older men. His breakthrough came with Khilona, after which he delivered a string of acclaimed performances. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for Dastak and Koshish, the latter seeing him portray a deaf-mute character. His performance in Koshish remains one of the most brave and exceptional examples of his acting skills. He went on to become part of many landmark films, including Sholay, where he played the iconic Thakur Baldev Singh, Angoor, in which he essayed a memorable double role, Aandhi, Mausam, Trishul, Seeta Aur Geeta, Namkeen, Anamika, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Naya Din Nayi Raat. In Naya Din Nayi Raat, Sanjeev Kumar famously played nine different characters that showcased the remarkable range that became synonymous with his career. Sanjeev Kumars personal life, meanwhile, remained as talked about as his acting career. He never married, despite being romantically linked with many leading actresses. His relationship with Hema Malini is among the best-known chapters of his personal life. Reportedly, Sanjeev Kumar was serious about marrying her. His health was another major concern throughout his later years. Heart disease had a history in his family. His father died of a massive heart attack when Sanjeev was only 11. Sanjeev himself suffered heart attacks and underwent bypass surgery in the United States. Despite undergoing surgery and being advised to take care of his health, Sanjeev Kumar died prematurely on November 6, 1985, at just 47. Many of his films were released after his death, including Love and God, Haathon Ki Lakeeren, Qatl, Baat Ban Jaye, Namumkin and Professor Ki Padosan, with the latter arriving in 1993.
Enhancing peacekeeping priority for India in seeking UNSC election
Digital Desk | United Nations, Nov 6 (IANS) India has said enhancing peacekeeping is a priority for it in seeking election to the Security Council with a firm commitment to bolstering the operations and protecting peacekeepers. It is because we regard peacekeeping as irreplaceable to this institution's core purpose that India has identified it as a priority for our candidacy for the Security Council for the term 2028-29, Colonel Tarunendra Pratap Singh, the military adviser at India's mission, said on Thursday. The elections to the Council for that term will be held next year. We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to UN peacekeeping and to a peacekeeping architecture that is better resourced, better protected, and more representative of the world it serves, he said. India has deployed more than 300,000 troops across 50 missions, which makes us the largest troop contributor till date, he pointed out. Singh spoke at the annual debate on the comprehensive review of peacekeeping operations held at the Assembly's Fourth Committee, which deals with special political and decolonisation matters. He recalled India's leadership when it was the Council's president during its last term in ensuring the safety of peacekeepers and bringing those attacking them to justice. During its presidency in August 2021, Singh said India piloted the Council resolution calling for accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, and it will continue its leadership on the issue. The resolution said the targeted attacks on peacekeepers were a major challenge to UN operations and asked all countries hosting peacekeeping operations o promote accountability for the killing of, and all acts of violence against United Nations personnel serving in peacekeeping operations. The UN's blue helmets oday face asymmetric and technologically enabled threats and those who attack peacekeepers must be held accountable, Singh said. India upholds the safety and security of peacekeepers as one of the most important aspects of peacekeeping, he said, pointing out that 184 Indians have made the supreme sacrifice in UN operations.. Singh said that roop and police contributing countries should have a structured voice in shaping the mandates the Council sets for them. It is necessary to have an institutional mechanism for consultations with troop and police contributing countries before mandates are adopted or reviewed, he said. Peacekeeping operations are most likely to succeed when there is a roader political process with a clearly envisioned political outcome and commensurate resources for peacekeepers, he said. We should ensure capability enhancement and commensurate resources at the point of authorisation, he added.
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Rajasthan railway track blast: Services resume after repairs, several suspects detained
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 5 (IANS) Train services on the Suratgarh-Anupgarh railway section in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district have resumed following repair work and safety clearance after an explosion damaged a stretch of track near 50 GB village in the Ramsinghpur area, officials said on Thursday. The explosion occurred on Tuesday night, shortly after a passenger train had passed the spot. Following the incident, railway authorities suspended train movement on the section as a precautionary measure, leading to the cancellation of several trains. North Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Amit Sudarshan confirmed that train services have resumed after the completion of repair work and the necessary safety inspections. Meanwhile, the Railways has lodged a complaint against unidentified persons at the Ramsinghpur police station. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. Considering the seriousness of the incident, the investigation has been handed over to IPS officer Nitin Chaudhary, Circle Officer (City), Sri Ganganagar. Police have detained several suspects for questioning. However, investigators have not yet established who was responsible for the explosion or what the motive was. The Bomb Disposal Squad and several investigative agencies have also inspected the site and collected evidence. The explosion took place on Tuesday night near 50 GB village along the Suratgarh-Anupgarh railway section. According to preliminary information, the blast occurred shortly after a passenger train had crossed the spot. Railway officials rushed to the site and assessed the damage. Train operations were halted until technical teams completed repairs and the track was declared safe for traffic. Investigators are now examining the evidence collected from the site and questioning detained suspects to establish the circumstances surrounding the explosion. No official conclusion has been reached so far regarding the nature of the blast, those responsible, or the possible motive.
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