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Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 29 (IANS) As many as nine fake doctors were apprehended during simultaneous raids on clinics in the Dindoli area of Surat on Thursday, with the police and health department seizing medicines, injections, syrups and medical equipment worth around Rs 95,000, officials said on Thursday. The raids were conducted jointly by the Surat City Special Operations Group (SOG) and teams from the District Health Department after dummy patients were sent to the clinics to verify information that individuals without recognised medical qualifications were treating patients. Deputy Commissioner of Police (SOG) Rajdeepsinh Nakum told IANS that the operation had been planned in coordination with the office of the Chief District Health Officer, Dr Anil Patel. Raids were planned from the morning by the SOG and the Chief District Health Officers team. Several locations were raided simultaneously, and nine bogus doctors were apprehended, Nakum said. He said the accused had different educational backgrounds, including schooling up to Classes 10 and 12, a Bachelor of Arts degree and training in electropathy. However, they were allegedly practising as doctors without the required recognised medical qualifications. Some of them were earning Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,500 a day and were practising as bogus doctors. The SOG and Health Department teams carried out an intensive operation and apprehended all of them, he added. According to the police, the accused were identified as Rohit Patil, Parmanand Patel, Aartidevi Maurya, Mahesh Rajput, Kamalaprasad Gond, Sopan Patil, Manoharlala Kumawat, Dinesh Bharti and Kishor Vishwas. The police said Patil had allegedly been running Mauli Clinic in Navagam of Dindoli for three years and had previously worked as a compounder at a hospital in Sangamner. He was also arrested in Aurangabad of Maharashtra, in 2024 in a case involving the alleged sale of fake pregnancy medicines. Patel had allegedly operated Manisha Clinic for five years, while Maurya, who had studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree, had run Aashi Clinic for one-and-a-half years. She had previously worked as a nurse at Amardeep Hospital in Godadara of Surat for five years, according to the police. Rajput had allegedly run Maya Clinic for eight years, while Gond had operated Krishna Clinic for 10 years. Gond had reportedly worked as a compounder at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh. Sopan Patil had allegedly operated Shree Sai Clinic for seven years and had studied electropathy. Kumawat, who had studied pharmacy, had reportedly run Shree Radhekrishna Clinic for six months. Bharti had allegedly operated Sahgar Clinic for three years, while Vishwas had run Sadguru Sant Kripal Clinic for six years. Both had studied up to Class 12 and had previously worked at other clinics or hospitals. The police said the accused had allegedly earned between Rs 1,000 and Rs 3,500 a day through their practices. The raids followed instructions from Surat Police Commissioner Wabang Jamir to identify clinics being run by people without medical degrees or on the basis of allegedly fabricated qualifications. SOG teams, acting under the supervision of DCP Nakum and the supervision of Police Inspector A.S. Sonara, conducted checks across the city before verifying the information about the Dindoli clinics. The seized material was valued at Rs 95,138. Cases have been registered against the nine accused at Dindoli police station. The District Health Department will initiate separate proceedings under the Clinical Establishments Act, officials said.
Nine individuals operating clinics in Surat's Dindoli area without proper medical qualifications were arrested on Thursday by the police's Special Operations Group. The accused, with minimal educational backgrounds, had been practising medicine for up to a decade, leading to the seizure of medical equipment and medicines worth Rs 95,138.
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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.
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Haryana CM meets Bhupendra Patel, invites Gujarat counterpart to business summit
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday met his Gujarat counterpart Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar and invited him to attend a business summit scheduled to be held in Haryana in April 2027. Saini, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat with a delegation, arrived in Gandhinagar from Surat on Wednesday afternoon and paid a courtesy visit to Patel. Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh was also present at the meeting. The visit is part of Haryana's investment outreach initiative, Happening Haryana 2.0 Invest in Haryana, Invest in the Future, under which Saini and his delegation are holding meetings with business leaders in Surat and the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar region to explore investment opportunities in the state. The invitation to Patel comes as Haryana seeks to attract fresh investments and strengthen industrial cooperation with Gujarat ahead of the proposed Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit in April 2027. During his visit, Saini has held meetings with industrialists and investors to encourage them to expand their businesses in Haryana. The state has highlighted its industrial infrastructure, connectivity, investment-friendly policies and opportunities across sectors including manufacturing, textiles, engineering, pharmaceuticals and logistics. The Haryana government has also announced investment proposals worth more than Rs 50,000 crore during the Gujarat visit, covering sectors such as defence, real estate, oil and gas, semiconductors, agriculture and food processing. The proposed April 2027 summit is expected to provide a platform for investors to explore business opportunities in Haryana and establish partnerships with industries in the state.
Gujarat visit goes beyond exploring investment opportunities: Haryana CM
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said his two-day visit to Gujarat went beyond exploring investment opportunities, with a strong emphasis on fostering closer cooperation, mutual engagement and stronger ties between the two states. During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with members of the Haryanvi community in Surat and Ahmedabad, where they shared their achievements, concerns and expectations. Acknowledging the issues raised during these interactions, CM Saini reiterated the Haryana governments commitment to safeguarding the interests of Haryanvis living outside the state and expanding facilities for their welfare. Addressing the Haryanvi community in Surat, the Chief Minister announced that the government would develop a dedicated online portal for the prompt and effective redressal of their grievances. The portal will enable Haryanvis residing outside the state to register their complaints and ensure their resolution within a stipulated timeframe. The initiative is expected to strengthen their connection with the Haryana government and make grievance redressal more accessible. Another significant initiative is the proposed establishment of a Haryana Bhavan in Gujarat, on the lines of the facility in Maharashtra. Steps have already been initiated in this direction. The proposed Bhavan will serve as a centre for cultural, social and administrative activities of the Haryanvi community while also acting as a cultural bridge between Haryana and Gujarat. The Chief Minister emphasised that cooperation between Haryana and Gujarat would not be confined to investment and economic opportunities but would also extend to strengthening social, cultural and people-to-people ties. He expressed confidence that the growing partnership with Gujarat, the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would give fresh momentum to Haryanas development journey and take the states growth story to new heights. Meanwhile, CM Saini met his Gujarat counterpart Bhupendra Patel and discussed various issues, with a focus on further strengthening coordination and cooperation between the states. Discussions were also held on sharing experiences and exploring opportunities for cooperation in various areas of development.
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Haryana signs MoUs worth Rs 12,000 crore on first day of Gujarat visit
Digital Desk | Chandigarh/Surat, Oct 27 (IANS) Haryana signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) involving proposed investments of around Rs 12,000 crore on Tuesday, with commitments spanning defence textiles, renewable energy, industrial machinery and waste-to-energy projects, as the state seeks to attract fresh industrial investment ahead of its global summit in April 2027. The agreements were signed on the first day of a high-level delegations visit to Gujarat, led by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The proposed investments include Rs 5,000 crore in defence textiles, Rs 2,000 crore in technical textiles and Rs 500 crore in industrial machinery. A further Rs 4,000 crore has been proposed for the waste-to-energy sector, while solar energy and cosmetics manufacturing together account for investments worth Rs 400 crore. During the visit, Saini held one-to-one meetings with founders, managing directors and chief executive officers of various companies to discuss the expansion of their existing operations in Haryana, the establishment of new industrial units and potential investment proposals. Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh also attended the meetings. The Chief Minister said the state government was committed to supporting investors and entrepreneurs and attracting investment to generate employment opportunities for young people. Haryana is working to improve the ease of doing business and provide a favourable environment for industrial development. The government aims to offer investors a combination of supportive policies, industrial infrastructure, connectivity and essential facilities, while simplifying procedures and ensuring time-bound approvals, he said. Saini said the state is focusing on better coordination between government departments to reduce procedural hurdles and facilitate the establishment and operation of industrial projects. Haryanas single-window clearance system, investment promotion schemes and plug-and-play industrial facilities were among the measures intended to make the state more attractive to businesses. The government is also seeking to ensure that industries investing in Haryana receive applicable incentives, necessary approvals and departmental assistance in accordance with the rules. Feedback from industry representatives would be considered to improve policies and procedures and help companies implement projects on schedule, he said. He described the MoUs signed on Tuesday as steps towards expanding industrial activity, developing ancillary industries and encouraging new business partnerships. Their implementation could create employment opportunities, strengthen the local economy and increase Haryanas industrial capacity. The Chief Minister invited industrialists and investors to attend the 'Happening Haryana Global Summit', scheduled to be held in April 2027. During the meetings, industry representatives discussed investment opportunities across various sectors and expressed interest in Haryanas industrial infrastructure, business facilitation measures and investment promotion policies.
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Ahmedabad Customs seize gold paste worth Rs 72.28 lakh concealed inside trolley bag
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 27 (IANS) Ahmedabad Customs officials seized 495.04 grams of 24-carat gold worth Rs 72.28 lakh from a passenger arriving from Sharjah at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) on Tuesday after detecting gold paste concealed beneath a plastic sheet inside a trolley bag. The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) intercepted the passenger on October 27 after profiling passengers arriving on Air Arabia flight G9-418 from Sharjah, according to Customs. During X-ray screening of the passengers checked-in baggage, officers noticed a suspicious image. A detailed examination revealed an additional layer or patch inside the trolley bag. When the bag was opened, officers removed its inner plastic layer and found a thin, black-coloured plastic sheet pasted along its inner side. Gold paste had been uniformly concealed beneath the sheet, the release stated. Officers carefully extracted the material and melted it to recover 495.04 grams of 24-carat gold, with a market value of Rs 72,28,574. The recovered gold was seized under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, and the passenger was arrested under the Act. Further investigation is underway. The seizure comes amid a series of gold smuggling cases detected at Ahmedabad airport, where officials have found gold concealed in luggage and other everyday items. On October 19, Customs officials seized 133.45 grams of 24-carat gold worth around Rs 20.12 lakh from a passenger arriving from Dubai. The gold paste was concealed beneath a cloth patch inside a trolley bag and was recovered after officers examined the suspicious section of the luggage. In another case reported on October 16, a passenger arriving from Abu Dhabi was arrested after officials found 282.9 grams of 24-carat gold worth Rs 42.5 lakh concealed in metal strips fitted to three trolley bags. The strips contained six gold wires coated with white rhodium, which were recovered during a detailed examination of the luggage. Separately, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence announced on October 19 that it had dismantled an alleged gold smuggling syndicate operating through Ahmedabad and Surat airports. The investigation involved 13.017 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at approximately Rs 19.41 crore, with three people arrested. The latest seizure at Ahmedabad airport is being investigated further by Customs officials.
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Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 26 (IANS) More than five months after Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ray Vinay Ranjan, was brutally murdered at their residence in Hyderabad, police on Monday arrested four Nepalese. Those arrested include the domestic worker, Dharma Tiruwa alias Kalpana, who had worked at the victims residence. The arrests were made following a five-month-long investigation spanning several states and the India-Nepal border. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar announced the arrests at a press conference. A Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing rising property offences committed by Nepali gangs across the three Police Commissionerates, arrested four accused near Nampally Railway Station on Monday (October 26). Dharma alias Kalpana, 26, is from Surkhet district in Nepal. Ganesh B.K. alias Ganesh Bishwakarma alias Dinesh Thapa, 31, is a labourer who was residing in Pune; Chandra Bahadur Tamang alias Ranjeet Thapa alias Shanker Chandra Lama alias Kancha, 44, a cook whose listed Indian address is in Gurugram, Haryana; and Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, 37, a watchman who was residing in Pune. Police said two other accused remained absconding and that teams were continuing efforts to trace them. The police had earlier arrested two other accused in the case. Police said the accused entered the house in Prashasan Nagar on the night of May 78, restrained Tanuja Ranjan and smothered her. They allegedly escaped with 225 grams of gold jewellery and other valuables. The police investigation revealed that Dharma came to Hyderabad in June 2025 through a relative and began working as a domestic help at the Jubilee Hills residence for a monthly salary of about Rs 20,000. During her employment, she allegedly remained in contact with Bikas, a Nepal national based in Pune, who repeatedly asked about her employer, the households assets and the valuables inside the house. He eventually proposed a robbery in return for a share of the proceeds. In April 2026, Dharma travelled to Pune to visit her ailing father and came into contact with other members of the alleged gang. On May 4, when her employer left for Bengaluru, she allegedly alerted the group. The police account says Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Shanker Chandra Lama and Sunil Pariyar met at Kalamboli in Raigad district, Maharashtra, on May 4 and travelled to Pune in a hired Maruti Ertiga. The next day, they met other alleged accomplices, including Ganesh B.K., before setting out for Hyderabad. On the morning of May 7, Ganesh B.K. and Suresh Shahi allegedly met Dharma near her workplace, surveyed the premises and discussed how the group could enter the house. Two groups allegedly carried out the operation. According to police, the gang assembled at Ravindra Bar near the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station area on the evening of May 7. It allegedly split into two groups under a plan devised by Sujan Shahi, also known as Suresh Shahi. One group, comprising Ganesh B.K., Suresh Shahi and Shanker Lama, was assigned to enter the house and carry out the robbery. The other, comprising Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Sunil Pariyar and Netra Shahi, allegedly remained near Nampally railway station as a lookout team. During the intervening night of May 7 and 8, Dharma allegedly opened the door to let the others in. Police said Tanuja woke up during the incident. The attackers allegedly gagged and restrained her, causing her death by suffocation. The group then searched the house, broke open cupboards and took gold jewellery and other valuables. After leaving through the rear gate, the accused allegedly travelled to Nampally and joined the lookout team. Investigation revealed that the group subsequently travelled towards Kazipet, moved into isolated hilly terrain and divided the stolen property into nine equal shares. Members then split into smaller groups, fled towards Nepal and disposed of the valuables at different locations. On May 22, Task Force teams arrested Sunil Bahadur Aauji alias Sunil Pariyar and alleged receiver Dilip Bahadur Mijar alias Sonar. Police recovered 26 grams of the stolen property from them. The investigation continued across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Patna, Delhi, Lucknow and Uttarakhand. The SIT also carried out field inquiries near the India-Nepal border, spending more than five months gathering intelligence in remote and hilly areas. Police said local informers helped the team track the suspects alleged hideouts, travel routes, employment and contacts.
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Haryana CM Saini to lead investment outreach in Gujarat
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 26 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will lead a high-level delegation to Gujarat on October 27-28 to attract investments, strengthen industrial cooperation and promote business opportunities in the state, the state government said on Monday. The delegation will visit Surat and Gandhinagar, where it will hold meetings with investors, engage with industry representatives and organise the Haryana Investment Roadshow. Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh will also accompany the Chief Minister. The outreach comes as Haryana seeks to attract investments worth around Rs 5 lakh crore and generate more than 10 lakh employment opportunities by 2030-31 under its Make in Haryana Industrial Policy -- 2026. Amit Agrawal, Commissioner and Secretary (Industries and Commerce), said Saini would hold one-to-one meetings with investors in Surat on October 27 to discuss investment prospects, industrial expansion and opportunities for setting up businesses in Haryana. The programme will also include a Pravasi Milan Samaroh, bringing together members of the Haryana diaspora and prominent business representatives. The event will highlight the state's cultural heritage, development trajectory and industrial capabilities. On October 28, Haryana will organise an investment roadshow in Gandhinagar, bringing together industrialists, investors and representatives from various sectors. The roadshow will showcase Haryana's industrial infrastructure, investor-friendly policy framework, connectivity and skilled workforce, while highlighting opportunities across sectors, Agrawal said. The delegation will hold discussions with industry representatives on prospective investments, projects and business partnerships. The state will also explore the possibility of signing memoranda of understanding (MoUs) linked to investment proposals. The government aims to use the engagements to establish direct links with investors and encourage companies to consider Haryana for new industrial units and expansion projects. The Make in Haryana Industrial Policy -- 2026 is aimed at accelerating industrial development, strengthening manufacturing and creating a conducive environment for domestic and international investors, according to the state government. Under the policy-led investment push, Haryana has set a target of attracting approximately Rs 5 lakh crore in fresh investments and creating more than 10 lakh jobs by 2030-31. The Gujarat outreach is intended to familiarise investors with the state's industrial ecosystem and encourage investment proposals that could support manufacturing growth, technological innovation and employment generation. The government expects the engagements in Surat and Gandhinagar to open avenues for new industrial ventures, expansion of existing businesses and partnerships with companies across sectors. The visit forms part of Haryana's broader effort to widen investor engagement and position the state as a destination for industrial investment and business expansion.
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BJP leaders in Surat claim Congress is undermining democracy by protecting intruders and opposing voter list revisions. BJP Accuses Congress of Protecting Intruders During Save Democracy March in Surat
'Congress protecting infiltrators: BJP launches Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' march in Gujarat
Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 25 (IANS) The Gujarat unit of BJP on Sunday accused the Congress of protecting infiltrators and opposing their removal from electoral rolls, as it launched a Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy campaign in Surat, alleging that the Opposition party is attempting to undermine public confidence in democratic institutions and the election process. State BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma made the remarks while addressing a march held in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil. The campaign, according to the BJP, aims to counter what it described as misleading propaganda against democratic institutions, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the election process. Congress is working to protect infiltrators. It does not want infiltrators to be removed from electoral rolls, Vishwakarma said, accusing the party of attempting to create unrest and disrupt the country's atmosphere. He alleged that Congress is unwilling to accept the people's mandate and is instead spreading confusion and distrust about the country's democratic institutions. He also accused the party of attempting to incite young people by acting at the behest of foreign forces. India's youth stand with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the public has complete faith in the country's democratic institutions, Vishwakarma said, adding that the alleged designs of Rahul Gandhi and his associates would never succeed. The state BJP president further alleged that Congress is using what he described as a politics of lies to create an atmosphere of anarchy. The people are aware of the party's political tactics and would not forgive it for allegedly conspiring to defame India, he said. Referring to PM Modi's leadership, Vishwakarma said the country is moving towards becoming a developed nation and achieving self-reliance under the 'Make in India' initiative. He also noted that PM Modi had recently completed 25 years of public service and dedication. According to Vishwakarma, the BJP and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are in power in 22 states. The march began near Prime Market in Adajan and passed through Presidency Circle, Machhli Circle and Varun Hospital Circle before concluding at Bhulka Bhavan Circle. Participants raised slogans including Congress supports infiltrators, Those who are friends of infiltrators are traitors to the country and The country will not tolerate the insult to the people's mandate in the name of vote theft. The march was attended by state Minister Naresh Patel, BJP state general secretary Prashant Korat, Surat city BJP president Paresh Patel, party office-bearers, MPs, MLAs, elected representatives, religious and community leaders, traders' association representatives, women, NGO representatives and other citizens.
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Tiger Shroff firing: Turkish, desi pistols recovered in Surat, youth held in MP
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Tiger Shroff shooting: Sonipat youth held in Indore; firearms recovered from Surat
Police arrested Pranjal Thakran in Indore for his involvement in the October 18 shooting targeting Tiger Shroff. Investigations revealed that the assailants were informed about police movements via television updates. Two firearms related to the attack were recovered in Surat during targeted raids by security forces. Eleven individuals have been arrested, including direct shooters and their logistical supporters from various states.
Tiger Shroff Attack: 11 Arrested, Firearms Seized
Mumbai Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in Indore and recovered two firearms from Surat in connection with the shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car. The total number of arrests in the case has now reached 11, with police also revealing that assailants received real-time updates on the investigation via news channels.
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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.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Navigating the global uncertainty, the Indian economy has been anchored by solid macroeconomic fundamentals and policy interventions to cushion downside risks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its October 2026 issue of its monthly Bulletin on Friday, adding that the domestic economy continues to demonstrate strength as evidenced by high-frequency indicators across both industry and services. Despite being a net energy importer, GDP growth has been supported by sustained domestic demand and services. Headline CPI inflation edged up over the months and showed signs of greater generalisation across commodities, calling for a commensurate change in the monetary policy stance. The external headwinds are also being dealt with a slew of regulatory measures by the Reserve Bank to curb speculative activity in the foreign exchange market, the RBI Bulletin stressed. Strong inflows under the FCNR (B) swap window augmented reserves, while FDI, ECB, and remittance flows strengthened in August. With strong export growth, the trade deficit narrowed in September, it added. According to the monthly document, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation edged up in September, driven by a broad-based increase in food, fuel, and core components. Double-digit growth in merchandise exports during the first six months of 2026-27 helped in narrowing the trade deficit. FDI, ECB, and remittance flows strengthened in August. Strong inflows under the FCNR(B) swap window augmented reserves, it said. On the supply side, manufacturing grew at a robust pace, while services activity strengthened further on the back of buoyant domestic and external demand. The kharif sowing concluded with total acreage above its normal level amidst a deficient and uneven southwest monsoon. After a depreciating bias till early October, the Indian rupee gained following the Reserve Banks measures to curb speculative activity in the forex market, said the Bulletin. External commercial borrowing (ECB) activity strengthened during April-August 2026, with both registrations and net inflows marking an improvement over the previous year. External sector vulnerability indicators remained contained, supported by adequate foreign exchange reserves, it added. The Indian economy has withstood the shocks well. The IMF raised Indias growth projection for 2026-27 by 60 basis points (bps) to 7.0 per cent, from its July estimate, citing stronger-than-expected momentum, driven by resilient domestic demand and robust services activity.
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