9-year-old Surat girl found in Mumbai after 15-day search
Teacher loses 6 lakh over promise of police constable job
Man loses 2.3 lakh in credit card fraud
Udhna station handles massive festive rush, 44k travel in 15 hours
Centenarian, two children among 8 rescued from Surat flat fire
4 Killed As Car Rams Bridge On Surat-Chennai Expressway In Karnataka
Two occupants died on the spot, while the other two, who sustained serious injuries, were rushed to a hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.
Surat Businessman Gifts Over Rs 20 Lakh Diwali Bonus to 20 Employees, Wins Hearts Online
Ramswaroop Munde distributed more than Rs 1 lakh in cash to each of his 20 women employees, saying they are like family and deserve to share the business's success.
Four Killed as Car Hits Under-Construction Bridge on Surat-Chennai Expressway
They were returning to their native village on Saturday after visiting the Bhavani Devi temple at Tuljapur in Maharashtra
Surat Trader Gifts Rs 1 Lakh+ Diwali Bonus To 20 Employees
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A farmer secured relief in a 18.24 lakh land valuation tax dispute after the ITAT Surat directed the tax officer to examine the Departmental Valuation Officer's (DVO) report. Here's how the ruling could help land buyers challenge excessive stamp duty valuations.
Surat Businessman Gives Rs 1 Lakh Cash Bonus To Every Employee For Diwali, Video Viral
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20 Employees, Over Rs 1 Lakh Each: Surat Businessmans Diwali Gesture Goes Viral
A Surat textile businessman handed each of his 20 women employees over Rs 1 lakh in cash for Diwali, laid out on puja thalis. Calling it mamera, a Rajasthani tradition, he left several of them in tears.
ITAT Surat deleted a 2.45 crore capital gains addition after a landowner showed that he received only 25 lakh in the relevant year, despite 2.86 crore appearing in Form 26AS. The tribunal considered subsequent tax returns and co-owners' cases.
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.
Car crashes into wall on under-construction expressway, 4 killed
Yadgir: Four young men were killed on the spot after their car rammed into a roadside wall on the under-construction Chennai-Surat Expressway near the Ibrahim DBL Camp in Shahapur taluk of Yadgir district late Friday night, November 6. The deceased have been identified as Gururaj Chavan, 35, Reddy Rathod, 33, Govind Chavan, 28, and Kumar 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 .
Sarvajanik University Extends Diwali and New Year Greetings
Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 7: On the auspicious occasion of Diwali and the New Year, Shri Ashish Vakil, Honble Chairman, Sarvajanik Education Society and Honble President, Sarvajanik University, extended heartfelt
ITAT Surat ruling: Retired employee wins leave encashment tax dispute over 8.02 lakh exemption claim
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Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has released Notification No. P.R.O/319/2026-27 for 23 vacancies, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts. Eligible candidates can apply online at suratmunicipal.gov.in from 30 November 2026 to 14 December 2026.
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Mr. Desai, encountered difficulties with the Income Tax Department after purchasing land for a price less than the stamp duty value. The Income Tax Department attempted to levy taxes on an Rs 18.24 lakh discrepancy, but his Chartered Accountant opposed this claim. The case was sent to the Departmental Valuation Officer, who appraised the land at Rs 14.08 lakh.
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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.
4 die as car carrying two Gujarati families plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand
Fake sponsorship letters leave Surat duo 17L poorer
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Surat: Co-Worker Killed, Decapitated Over Wage Dispute
A man in Surat, Gujarat, has been arrested for allegedly killing his co-worker over a wage dispute and later decapitating the body to conceal the victim's identity. The police recovered the severed head after the accused confessed to the crime.
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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Surat Man Missing For 4 Months After Joining Russian Army, Family Seeks Help
The man initially went to Russia in 2025 on a three-month business visa, which was subsequently extended by a year.
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Surat diamond worker untraceable after joining Russian army
Ramnik Sakhwala, a 39-year-old from Surat, moved to Russia in 2025 for work and joined the Russian Army in June 2026 in a non-combatant role. He has been untraceable for over four months, leaving his family in Surat desperately seeking government and embassy assistance to locate him.
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A 22-year-old woman in Surat, Gujarat, allegedly killed her father after an argument over household chores and mobile phone use. The incident occurred on October 31, where she reportedly attacked him with a pressure cooker lid and a kitchen knife. The father succumbed to his injuries, and the daughter was arrested on November 1.
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Rajasthan: Blast On Railway Track Near Pakistan Border, Trains Cancelled
A railway track in Sri Ganganagar district, Rajasthan, was damaged in a powerful explosion on Tuesday night, putting security agencies on high alert because the site is close to the India-Pakistan border. The blast hit the Anupgarh-Suratgarh line near 50 GB
Train Passed Just 45 Minutes Before Blast! Explosion Damages Railway Track in Rajasthan
An explosion damaged railway track supports near 50 GB village in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district. The blast took place around 45 minutes after a passenger train had passed through the area. Two passenger trains on the Suratgarh-Anupgarh route ...
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Bomb Plot Foiled in Sri Ganganagar Train Blast
Sri Ganganagar, November 4: A major plot to blow up a train in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, has been thwarted. The incident occurred on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line, where Bomb Plot Foiled in Sri Ganganagar Train Blast
Blast rocks railway track near India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan, several trains cancelled
A powerful explosion rocked a railway track in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, near the India-Pakistan international border, triggering a major security alert. The blast occurred on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line in the Ramsinghpur police station area which damaged two concrete blocks beneath the tracks and left a nearly two-foot-deep crater.The incident took place late Tuesday night, around 9:45 pm, near 50 GB village in Anupgarh. According to preliminary information, the explosion occurred approximately 45 minutes after a passenger train travelling on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh route had passed through the area.
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Gujarat Finds 38 Fake Doctors In 15-Day Drive, 35 Charged
Rajkot accounted for the highest number of suspected bogus doctors, with 17 identified, followed by Surat with nine, Gir Somnath with three and Surendranagar with two. The remaining cases were reported from other districts, with one each.
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Gujarat: 38 fake doctors detected in 15-day statewide drive, FIRs filed against 35
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Nov 3 (IANS) The Gujarat Health Department has identified 38 suspected fake doctors during a 15-day statewide crackdown on unauthorised medical practitioners, with FIRs registered against 35 of them, Minister Praful Pansheriya said on Tuesday. The drive involved 298 teams formed by the department, which conducted inspections across all districts in coordination with local police, Crime Branch and Special Operations Group (SOG). The operation was carried out under the supervision of Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Rajiv Topno and Health Commissioner Ratankanvar Gadhvi Charan. Rajkot reported the highest number of cases, with 17 suspected fake doctors identified, followed by Surat with nine, Gir Somnath with three and Surendranagar with two. The remaining cases were reported from other areas, with one each, taking the total number of FIRs registered to 35, the minister said. Pansheriya said district-level committees had also been constituted under earlier government directives to identify and take action against people practising medicine without recognised qualifications. The committees use information from local informers to identify suspected practitioners and conduct raids. The committees comprise the Taluka Health Officer, Medical Health Officer, police sub-inspector and head constable of the concerned area, a multipurpose health supervisor, a senior clerk from the taluka health office and the talati-cum-mantri of the village or area. During the drive, officials also found that some suspected practitioners had shut their clinics and dispensaries and fled before the joint teams could reach them. The Health Department and police have continued searches and surveillance to trace them and initiate legal action, Pansheriya said. He added that the campaign would continue after Diwali and the festive period, and appealed to citizens, non-governmental organisations and local representatives to report anyone suspected of practising medicine illegally without a recognised degree. Complaints can be made to the nearest primary health centre (PHC), community health centre (CHC), police station or SOG. The minister also urged people to seek treatment only from registered practitioners holding recognised qualifications, including MBBS, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy or other government-approved medical courses. Government hospitals, CHCs and PHCs provide free treatment, medicines and laboratory diagnostic tests, he said, adding that treatment by unqualified practitioners could cause permanent harm to patients and put their lives at risk.
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan recently recalled a hilarious incident involving his wife, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, from the time they were shooting for their 2008 film Tashan in Ladakh. Appearing on the quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Saif opened up about his first-ever bike ride with Kareena and how the actress ended up digging her nails into him because she was petrified of the speed of the ride. During the episode featuring Saif and Akshay Kumar, Saif said, Shuru-shuru mein, Kareena aur mein zyada baat nahi kar rahe the us waqt pe... just being polite co-stars. Toh kisi ne kaha ki 'Why don't you ask her for a bike ride? Wo bahut pasand karti hain motorcycles.' Aur us waqt main maine ek bike hire kiya tha. Ladakh ki roads bahut khubsurat hai toh main headphones laga ke shooting pe aata tha bike chalate hue. Toh unhone kaha ki 'Why don't you give her a bike ride?' Toh maine poochha unko ki 'Would you like to go on a bike ride?' And she said, 'Yes, I... you know, I would love to, I love bikes.' Toh maine kaha chalo. (Initially, Kareena and I weren't talking much at that time. We were just being polite co-stars. Then someone suggested, 'Why don't you ask her for a bike ride? She really likes motorcycles.' At that time, I had hired a bike. The roads in Ladakh are very beautiful, so I used to ride to the shooting location wearing headphones. Then they suggested, 'Why don't you take her on a bike ride?' So I asked her, 'Would you like to go on a bike ride?' And she said, 'Yes, I... you know, I would love to, I love bikes.' So I said, 'Come on, let's go) Recounting how Kareena got frightened during the ride, the actor said, So I took her on a little ride, and every two seconds,... she dug her nails into me and said, 'Stop stop stop stop! Roko roko roko roko..' You know, I was like, 'But...' So I was driving again, she said, 'Stop, stop, not so fast, not so fast..' And after a while she said, 'No, I hate bike rides..' (So I took her on a little ride, and every two seconds, she dug her nails into me and said, 'Stop, stop, stop, stop! Stop, stop, stop, stop.' I was like, 'But...' I started driving again, and she said, 'Stop, stop, not so fast, not so fast.' After a while, she said, 'No, I hate bike rides) Concluding the amusing anecdote, Saif shared what went through his mind after Kareena repeatedly asked him to stop. He said, So I said, 'Then why are we on this bike?' Then I thought, 'Ah... okay, maybe there is something else to it.' So I think we liked each other, but she did not like the bike.. For the uninitiated, Saif and Kareena's love story blossomed on the sets of Tashan, which also starred Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor. The two eventually fell in love while filming the action entertainer and went on to become one of Bollywood's most celebrated couples. They also worked together in films such as Omkara, Kurbaan and Agent Vinod. Saif and Kareena eventually tied the knot in October 2012. The couple are now parents to two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan.
India's 1st bullet train: 280 kmph speed, 557 passengers, 8 coaches; top 20 features
Indian Railways is working towards starting trial runs of the B28 train on the 100-km Surat-Vapi stretch of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail corridor by May-June 2027. Commercial services on this section are expected to commence in August 2027. What will be special about Indias first bullet train? What are the features that passengers can look forward to? We take a look:
&K Deaf Cricket Team wins National T20 Cricket Cship
Srinagar, Nov 2: Jammu & Kashmir Deaf Cricket Team emerged champions of the IDCA 10th T20 National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2026, bringing pride to the region with an impressive performance in the national-level tournament held in Surat, Gujarat. The championship was organised by Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) in association with the Gujarat Deaf Cricket Association (GDCA) and Deaf Cricket Association Surat (DCAS). It was held from October 26 to November 1 at Bawaji Cricket Ground, Bhatpore, with teams from 14 states and regions participating. Jammu & Kashmir's Shariq Majeed added to the team's achievement by receiving the Player of the Match award in the final for his outstanding performance. The closing ceremony was attended by Santosh Kumar Rai, Special Secretary, Home Department, Government of Delhi, as the chief guest. He congratulated Jammu & Kashmir on winning the championship and appreciated the efforts of players, coaches, officials and organisers. IDCA President Sumit Jain congratulated the J&K team and said the successful championship marked another milestone in strengthening deaf cricket in India. The tournament provided a national platform for deaf cricketers to showcase their talent, discipline and sporting abilities. The participation of 14 teams reflected the growing reach of deaf cricket across the country. The closing ceremony also featured a special felicitation for Parth Gajjar in recognition of his contribution and service to Indian Deaf Cricket. Jammu & Kashmir's championship victory stands as a proud moment for the region and highlights the determination, hard work and sporting excellence of its deaf cricketers.
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MTech engineer turns to cybercrime; dupes Surat trio of 2 crore
Digital Desk | Surat, Nov 2 (IANS) A man posing as a government cyber forensic specialist allegedly cheated a Surat-based petrochemical businessman of Rs 1.24 crore by promising lucrative returns through forex trading, cryptocurrency and overseas funds, before using the money to purchase property and luxury cars in Mumbai, police said on Monday. The Surat City Cyber Crime Cell has arrested the main accused, Priyank Vyas, 34, from Mira Road in Mumbai. A chartered accountant, Rohan Kelawala, who allegedly introduced Vyas to the complainant and facilitated the transactions, is absconding. According to the police, the accused and his associates collected Rs 1,29,25,100 from the complainant and his friend in 21 instalments over 11 months, between November 2025 and October 2026. Of this, Rs 4.70 lakh was returned to the complainant, leaving Rs 1,24,53,900 unpaid. The fraud came to light after the complainant, a petrochemical businessman, approached a chartered accountant in Surat in November 2025 for assistance with banking and loan-related work. The accountant allegedly told him that he invested clients' money in forex trading and introduced him to Vyas, describing him as a cyber forensic expert and cryptocurrency specialist. The two met at a hotel in Mumbai. To gain the businessman's confidence, Vyas allegedly displayed a fake identity card bearing the national emblem and identifying him as Dr Priyank Samirbhai Vyas Forensic Cyber Crime Specialist, Cyber Forensic Department, Mumbai. He also claimed that his car carried a government board and used a UPI ID named 'fslcyberforensic' and an email address named 'fslmumbai'. Vyas initially sought Rs 18 lakh, claiming that the amount was required to renew the IP address of a terminal developed by him. He promised to return Rs 30 lakh within 60 days and also offered the complainant a 20 per cent partnership in his business. On January 21 this year, the complainant sent Rs 18 lakh in cash to the chartered accountant's office. The accused subsequently communicated with the complainant through a 'Work' group on the BOTIM application, discussing IP purchases, software updates, cryptocurrency transactions and pre-authorised cards. Screenshots of USDT transactions and photographs of VISA cards issued by foreign banks were allegedly shared to reinforce the impression that the transactions were genuine. Between February and October 2026, Vyas allegedly demanded further payments on various pretexts, including a Rs 15 crore server fund, a Rs 153 crore fund from Argentina, the withdrawal of 5.3 million US dollars from a card and the recovery of Bitcoin from the wallet of a person in Nashik. The money was collected as gas fees, transaction charges, withdrawal charges, processing fees and personal loans through cash, bank transfers, Google Pay, angadia channels and USDT. Police said the accused repeatedly displayed large balances on a laptop, sent screenshots showing 'Transaction Success' and subsequently claimed that transactions had failed. He cited reasons such as IP-related banking errors, withdrawal limit issues, an Ethereum server outage and 83,768 ETH being blocked because of the size of a transaction. He also claimed that a wallet audit had identified 17 errors, comprising 15 yellow and two red alerts, and demanded additional fees to resolve them. The accused allegedly returned small amounts at intervals, including Rs one lakh, Rs 15,000, Rs 5,000 and Rs 3.5 lakh, to maintain the victims' confidence and persuade them to make further payments. On some occasions, the complainant and his friends were called to hotel rooms in Mumbai, where Vyas allegedly demonstrated a purported live transfer of 1.96 BTC on a laptop described as a government terminal. He also added the complainant's bank account as a beneficiary and shared screenshots showing 'Payment Initiated', 'RTGS' and 'Withdrawal Processed Successfully'. The police said the money was not used for any server, fund or cryptocurrency transactions. Instead, Vyas allegedly purchased a property in Mumbai worth around Rs 1.5 crore, bought a BMW luxury car and booked another flat for which he paid approximately Rs 80 lakh as a token amount. Investigators are collecting documentary evidence to establish that these assets were acquired using the proceeds of the fraud and initiate legal action for their seizure or freezing. The investigation has also revealed two other alleged victims in Surat. One of the complainant's friends paid Rs 74.90 lakh in instalments through bank transfers and cash, while another Surat resident allegedly paid Rs 7.5 lakh. Police suspect that the accused may have collected nearly Rs two crore from victims in the city and are investigating whether more people were cheated. Police said Vyas and Kelawala had earlier been cheated while trading on a platform named GlobalSwiftPay. Although the platform displayed large US dollar balances, the money could not be withdrawn. Investigators suspect that the two subsequently used the same concept of displaying fictitious balances and demanding fees to cheat others. The police also alleged that Kelawala played a key role in introducing the complainant to Vyas. He had assured the businessman that the money would be returned with profits within 30 days and said the responsibility for repayment was his. He received the initial Rs 18 lakh at his office and sent a message stating '1800 received'. He was also the administrator of the BOTIM group and shared transaction screenshots and photographs of foreign bank cards. When the complainant sought updates, he allegedly replied, 'Waiting bro'. The case was registered at the Surat City Cyber Crime Police Station on October 30 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. The FIR includes Sections 318(4), 204, 205, 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. A team led by Police Inspector N R Patel conducted the investigation under the supervision of senior officials. Investigators analysed transaction records, wallet screenshots and trace reports, and verified wallet addresses and transaction IDs through blockchain explorers. Technical analysis and human intelligence led the team to Vyas's location at Mira Road in Mumbai. Police have seized two mobile phones, two laptops, two hard disks, two pen drives, three cryptocurrency wallet cards, a chip, the fake Cyber Forensic Department identity card, a card of the Crime Grievance and Intelligence Council, two cheque books, two bank passbooks and documents relating to a flat in Mira Road. A BMW and a Honda City were also seized. The police have valued the seized items at a total of Rs 9.65 lakh. Kelawala remains absconding, and efforts are underway to arrest him. The police have urged people to verify investment platforms and brokers before transferring money, avoid offers promising guaranteed or unusually high returns, and refrain from paying additional amounts in the name of withdrawal or tax-processing fees.
India and EU discuss trade facilitation, market access under FTA
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the comprehensive economic and strategic partnership, discussing opportunities for strengthening trade and investment ties, improving market access, enhancing supply chain resilience and advancing cooperation under the free trade agreement (FTA), an official statement said on Monday. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held high-level meetings in Brussels with Ditte Juul Jorgensen, Director-General, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE); Koen Doens, Director-General, Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA); and Gerassimos Thomas, Director-General, Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD), European Commission. The engagements reflect the growing breadth of IndiaEU cooperation across trade, investment, development partnership, taxation and customs, and reaffirm the shared commitment of both sides to further strengthening their strategic partnership, according to Commerce Ministry. During the meeting with Jorgensen, both sides discussed measures to facilitate two-way trade, improve market access, strengthen supply chain resilience and create new opportunities for businesses in India and the European Union. They reaffirmed their commitment to a fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial agreement and agreed to maintain close engagement to address the remaining procedural and implementation-related issues. In the meeting with Doens, both sides exchanged views on strengthening IndiaEU development cooperation and strategic partnerships, with discussions covering sustainable development, clean energy, green technologies and related areas, according to Commerce Ministry. The meeting with Thomas focused on customs cooperation, trade facilitation and preparations for the implementation of the IndiaEU FTA. Both sides recognised the importance of efficient, transparent, and digitally enabled customs procedures in supporting businesses, reducing transaction costs, and ensuring the smooth movement of legitimate trade. Meanwhile, Agrawal also met stakeholders from the diamond industry, including representatives associated with the Antwerp diamond ecosystem. The discussions covered the global diamond value chain, certification and traceability requirements, responsible sourcing, and opportunities arising from India's growing diamond market and manufacturing ecosystem. India and Belgium have identified gems and jewellery as an important area for deeper cooperation, with Antwerp, Mumbai and Surat recognised as major diamond centres. The Commerce Secretary also participated in a BusinessEurope roundtable with European industry representatives, highlighting India's strong economic growth, reform momentum and investment opportunities across key sectors, and invited European businesses to deepen their engagement with India and participate in its expanding value chains.
Gujarat: Vande Bharat transports live donor heart from Surat to Ahmedabad for third time
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 2 (IANS) A live donor heart was transported from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard a Vande Bharat Express, marking the third time the semi-high-speed train has been used to facilitate the movement of a heart for transplantation. The heart was carried on Train No. 20901, the Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, which departed from Surat on Sunday. It was brought from New Civil Hospital in Surat and safely loaded into coach C-12 at Surat railway station. On arrival at Ahmedabad railway station, a green corridor was created on Platform number 1 to ensure that the organ reached the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in the shortest possible time. Railway commercial department staff, personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP), and state police officials coordinated the transfer. The heart will be transplanted by the specialist medical team at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad Divisional Railway Manager Ved Prakash said, This was the third occasion on which the Vande Bharat Express had been used for the swift and safe transportation of a live heart. The movement of donor organs is time-sensitive, as a heart must be transplanted within a prescribed period after retrieval. The use of a scheduled train service is intended to reduce transportation time and ensure that the organ reaches the recipient hospital within the required window. Western Railway said it had coordinated with the hospitals concerned, the state police, medical teams and railway officials and staff to facilitate the transportation. The operation involved creating a green corridor at Ahmedabad station and ensuring a quick transfer from the platform to the hospital, where the transplant procedure is to be carried out.
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Drugs worth Rs 13 crore seized at Ahmedabad Airport, two held
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Ahmedabad Customs officials have arrested a man and a woman from Surat district after seizing 13.012 kg of hydroponic marijuana, estimated to be worth around Rs 13 crore, from their luggage after they arrived from Bangkok at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The seizure was made on Sunday by officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Ahmedabad Customs following passenger profiling. The two passengers were travelling on Thai Airways flight TG-343 from Bangkok. During X-ray screening of their check-in luggage, officials noticed suspicious images in the trolley bags. A detailed examination led to the recovery of 14 vacuum-sealed packets concealed inside the bags. Preliminary testing of the substance found in the packets returned positive results for ganja. The total weight of the recovered hydroponic marijuana was 13.012 kg. A Customs official told IANS, The two passengers, one male and one female, are both residents of Surat. The estimated value of the seized contraband is approximately Rs 13 crore. The narcotic substance was seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and both passengers were arrested. Further investigation is underway. The seizure comes amid a series of hydroponic marijuana interceptions at Ahmedabad airport in recent months. On September 22, Customs officials arrested a Mumbai resident after recovering 8.9 kg of hydroponic marijuana from his checked-in baggage following his arrival from Bangkok. Earlier, on September 6, officials seized 5.5 kg of the drug concealed in cookie boxes and a cornflakes packet from a passenger arriving from Ho Chi Minh City.
Major Drug Bust At Ahmedabad Airport
Customs officials at Ahmedabad airport arrested two passengers from Surat, Mohammed Akeel Sheikh and Kaniz Zahera Momin, for allegedly smuggling over 13 kg of hydroponic ganja. The contraband, valued at approximately Rs 13 crore in the illicit market, was discovered in their trolley bags after their arrival from Bangkok. The duo faces charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, with further investigation ongoing.
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Artificial intelligence should be integrated into ones thinking and working practices, while ethics, compassion and a sense of responsibility towards society must remain central to technological advancement, says B. Ravi, Director of the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal
AI must be integrated into thinking and work, says NITK Director
Artificial intelligence should be integrated into ones thinking and working practices, while ethics, compassion and a sense of responsibility towards society must remain central to technological advancement, says B. Ravi, Director of the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal
From Statue of Unity to defence manufacturing, Gujarats journey on display at Ekta Diwas parade
Digital Desk | Ekta Nagar, Oct 31 (IANS) From the Statue of Unity and the Sardar Sarovar Dam to Vadodaras emerging defence manufacturing sector, Gujarats cultural heritage, industrial development and cooperative movement featured prominently in a series of tableaux presented during the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' celebrations at Ekta Nagar on Saturday. The tableaux formed part of a larger presentation on Indias cultural diversity and heritage, inspired by the spirit of Vande Mataram. Officials described the display as a celebration of public participation and awareness, bringing together the countrys folk traditions, art, craft, history and natural landscapes. The opening tableau represented Ekta Nagar in Narmada district and was dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It depicted his role in integrating the princely states and strengthening farmers, with the message that national unity was the countrys greatest strength. The presentation also recalled Patels contribution to the idea of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. Another tableau brought together the religious and architectural heritage associated with Dwarka, Somnath and Modhera. It featured the Dwarkadhish temple, the Somnath temple and the Sun Temple at Modhera, presenting them as enduring symbols of faith and Indias civilisational history. The educational legacy of Vallabh Vidyanagar in Anand district was represented through a tableau highlighting the towns identity as a centre of learning. It traced the journey from traditional knowledge to modern education, research and innovation, with an emphasis on the role of young people in shaping the countrys future. A replica of the Sardar Sarovar Dam highlighted water conservation, irrigation and renewable energy. The presentation referred to the Jal Jeevan Mission and the Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) scheme, which aims to carry Narmada water to water-scarce areas. Vadodaras growing identity as a defence manufacturing hub was showcased through a tableau titled Vande Shakti. It highlighted indigenous defence production, including drones, technology and the BrahMos missile, as symbols of the drive towards self-reliance in national security. Surats diamond and textile industries featured in another tableau, while the Rann Utsav presentation showcased the white salt desert, the full-moon landscape and the tribal culture of Kutch. The cooperative movement and the White Revolution, associated with Anand and Banaskantha, were also represented, recalling the role of milk producers and cooperative institutions in transforming rural livelihoods. The presentation paid tribute to cooperative pioneers Tribhuvandas Patel and Verghese Kurien. A tableau on the 'Khelo India' initiative highlighted youth participation and sporting excellence. The available event commentary ended during its introduction. The celebrations are being held at Ekta Nagar, near the Statue of Unity, to mark Patels 151st birth anniversary on October 31. The Statue of Unity, inaugurated in 2018, commemorates Patels role in the integration of India after Independence. The annual 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' programme includes a parade and cultural presentations highlighting national unity and the countrys diversity.
