Mamta Ben, a spirited woman from Surat, India, made a bold move to Canada nearly forty years ago. Now, she proudly maneuvers vans and large trucks on the bustling Canadian highways. Her remarkable journey caught the attention of Anupam Kher during an encounter, leading him to share her motivational tale. With a warm 'Jai Hind,' she reaffirms her bond with India and dedicates three months annually to her homeland.
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Rajasthan panchayat polls: BJP, Congress recalibrating strategies after civic election lessons
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 30 (IANS) After the civic body elections, the BJP and Congress are now recalibrating their strategies for the upcoming Panchayat polls in Rajasthan. For the BJP, the focus is on improving vote share and plugging organisational gaps, despite the party forming boards in around two-thirds of the state's civic bodies. The party organisation has intensified its grassroots preparations, with a focus on booth management, local caste equations, candidate selection and coordination between the government and the organisation. For the Congress, the challenge extends beyond winning seats to converting electoral gains into control of Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads. The party is reviewing the factionalism, ticket disputes and floor-management issues that affected board formation in several civic bodies. It is now weighing greater state-level intervention in candidate selection and post-election management, along with a wider network of observers, to keep its elected members together and prevent internal divisions from undermining its prospects in the Panchayat polls. For the BJP, the immediate focus is not just on the number of urban local bodies where it managed to form boards, but also on its vote share and the organisational gaps exposed during the civic elections. Despite securing boards in around two-thirds of the state's civic bodies, the party's central leadership is reviewing areas where its electoral performance fell short of expectations. The BJP has consequently intensified preparations at the grassroots level, with particular attention to booth management, local caste equations, candidate selection and coordination between the government and the party organisation. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has emerged as an active part of this organisational exercise. During his recent district tours, Sharma has combined government programmes with meetings involving party workers and local leaders. Feedback on Panchayat election preparations, possible candidates and booth-level mobilisation is being gathered during these interactions. State BJP president Madan Rathore has also increased his organisational outreach, including engagement with younger sections of the electorate. The Panchayat elections are expected to put the BJP's rural organisational network to another test. The party's strategy involves leveraging the government's development and welfare initiatives while simultaneously strengthening its booth-level machinery. Recently, BJP National General Secretary and Rajasthan State In-charge Sanjay Bhatia held an organisational meeting at the party's state office with state office-bearers, district presidents and in-charges of various organisational wings and departments. The meeting was Bhatia's first organisational review since taking charge as the party's Rajasthan in-charge. Addressing party leaders, he attributed the results of the recent local body elections to the hard work of BJP workers and the performance of the party-led government. Bhatia said the party's strategy for the upcoming Panchayat elections should build on the coordination between the government and the organisation demonstrated during the local body polls. He stressed the need to replicate this organisational synergy at the grassroots level. Now, the challenge is to translate government schemes and the party's organisational presence into support at the grassroots, where local issues, caste combinations and candidate equations can significantly influence electoral outcomes. Sharma's recent tour schedule reflects the BJP's effort to intensify organisational engagement. He visited Pratapgarh and Udaipur on September 26, Sri Ganganagar and Suratgarh on September 27, followed by Alwar-Khairthal Tijara, Kota-Jhalawar and Kishangarh. His upcoming visits to Barmer, Jodhpur and Pali are also expected to include organisational meetings. The Congress, meanwhile, is drawing lessons from the difficulties it faced while forming boards in several urban local bodies. Although the party had a substantial number of councillors in several civic bodies, it was unable to translate that strength into board formation everywhere. The issue of floor management has therefore emerged as a key concern for the party ahead of the Panchayat elections. The Congress is now considering greater involvement of the state organisation in the electoral process, including ticket distribution and the subsequent formation of Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads. The debate within the party centres on how much control should remain with district-level leadership and how much coordination should come from the state organisation. The Congress's experience in the civic elections has also raised concerns over factionalism and coordination among local leaders. Ticket-related disputes surfaced in several districts, while cross-voting was reported during the formation of some boards. Against this backdrop, the party is examining whether greater state-level supervision could help prevent similar problems during the Panchayat elections. The political challenge for the Congress will extend beyond winning individual seats. The party will also need to maintain cohesion among its elected members to secure control of Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads. As part of its preparations, the Congress is considering deploying observers not only at the Assembly constituency level but also at the Panchayat Samiti level. The proposal is aimed at strengthening coordination between the state organisation and local units, particularly during candidate selection and the post-election process of forming Panchayat bodies. Swarnim Chaturvedi, Media Chairperson of the Rajasthan Congress, said the party is considering appointing observers at the Panchayat Samiti level in addition to Assembly constituencies. With both parties now recalibrating their organisational strategies, the Panchayat elections are set to become a test of their grassroots networks, candidate management and ability to keep local factions aligned through the electoral and board-formation processes.
Five killed, five injured after bus-truck collision in Gujarat; PM Modi condoles deaths
Digital Desk | Anand, Sep 30 (IANS) Five people were killed and five others injured after a private luxury bus collided with a truck on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway in Gujarats Anand district at around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, police said. Reacting to the news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths of the five people in the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the mishap. Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a mishap in Anand, Gujarat. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured, PM Modi said in a post on X. The bus collided with the truck on the expressway when the bus was attempting to overtake the truck. Anand Superintendent of Police, G.G. Jasani, said the bus was carrying around 30 to 40 passengers when the collision took place. The Sai Darshan Travels bus had departed from Surat for Rajasthan and was travelling from Anand towards Nadiad when it collided with the truck. Most of the passengers were asleep at the time of the accident. The impact left several passengers trapped inside the damaged bus. After receiving information, police personnel and local residents reached the spot and launched rescue operations. The injured were pulled out of the bus and shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The bodies of the deceased were sent for autopsy following the necessary inquest proceedings. One of the injured passengers, Dhanesh Jadhav, said he had boarded the bus in Surat and was asleep when he was suddenly jolted awake by the sound of the collision. Panic and confusion spread among the passengers immediately after the crash, he said. The accident also disrupted traffic movement on the expressway for some time. Police cleared the damaged vehicles from the road and restored traffic movement. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision, including the bus driver's attempt to overtake the truck.
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Gujarat Police Arrest Three in Major Investment Fraud Case Linked to Mumbai
Surat police have arrested three individuals for allegedly defrauding investors of over 1.1 crore through fake stock market schemes. Gujarat Police Arrest Three in Major Investment Fraud Case Linked to Mumbai
Gujarats nutrition campaign clocks 2.43 crore activities; districts step up outreach
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 29 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded more than 2.43 crore nutrition-related activities during 'Poshan Maah-2026', with the state focusing on tackling malnutrition through dietary diversity, regular growth monitoring and care during the first 1,000 days of a childs life. The statewide campaign, being observed under the theme Aapni Anganwadi, Aapni Javabdari (Our Anganwadi, Our Responsibility), was launched by the Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Dr Manisha Vakil. The campaign involves the Women and Child Development Department along with health, panchayat, rural development and education departments, local self-government bodies, Anganwadi and health workers, self-help groups, parents and communities. Of the more than 2.43 crore activities recorded up to September 27, the Women and Child Development Department accounted for 56.13 lakh, while around 1.87 crore activities were carried out by other departments and associated agencies. The Health and Family Welfare Department, AYUSH Division, Rural Development Department, Panchayat Department and Education Department were the five leading contributors. At the district level, Mahisagar, Valsad, Patan, Anand and Mehsana recorded the highest number of activities. In Valsad, the District Collector also flagged off a 'Poshan Jagruti' rally as part of the campaign. A major focus this year is promoting locally available nutritious food and discouraging unhealthy dietary habits. Activities are highlighting protein-rich foods, millets or Shri Anna, pulses, green vegetables, fruits, milk, nuts and seeds. Nutritious recipe demonstrations, exhibitions featuring dishes prepared from Take Home Ration (THR) and millets, Poshan Melas and guidance on balanced diets are being organised across the state. In Surat, college students are also participating in awareness activities focused on healthy diets and the harmful effects of junk food. The campaign is also seeking to strengthen the role of Anganwadi centres in early childhood development. Centres are being used to provide fresh, hot, hygienic and nutritious meals, while Anganwadi Management Committees are being activated to increase community participation. SNP menu boards are also being displayed, alongside efforts to promote community ownership under the Maari Anganwadi, Maari Javabdari (My Anganwadi, My Responsibility) approach. The state is simultaneously focusing on early childhood care and education, early stimulation and responsive caregiving during the first 1,000 days and the first six years of a child's life. Children are being weighed and measured regularly, with their details registered on the Nutrition Tracker to facilitate early identification of malnutrition. Children identified as malnourished are being referred for treatment and follow-up in coordination with the Health Department under initiatives such as Poshan Sangam. The campaign also coincides with 10 years of the 'Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana' in 2026. A saturation campaign is being undertaken to increase the registration of pregnant and lactating mothers under the scheme. The state government has said its objective is to make nutrition a daily practice and a shared social responsibility rather than limiting related activities to Poshan Maah, with the broader goal of building a Suposhit Gujarat.
Surat-based Anupam Rasayan completes 1,750-cr acquisition of 48.2% in Bliss GVS Pharma
This marks Anupam Rasayans third strategic inorganic transaction, as the Surat-based specialty chemicals maker expands into finished pharmaceutical formulations
Gujarat Police arrest three men from Mumbai in Rs 1.10 crore investment fraud case
Digital Desk | Surat, Sep 29 (IANS) The Surat City Cyber Crime Branch has arrested three men from Mumbai in connection with an alleged Rs 1.10 crore share market investment fraud, with police finding that the bank account used in the case had been linked to complaints from multiple states. The arrested accused have been identified as Rahul Rajak (27), Ashish Sonar (37), and Bhushan Sendane (34). Police said Rajak allegedly created a firm in his name, obtained an Udyam certificate and opened a current account with IDFC Bank, which he handed over to Sonar for Rs 10,000. Sonar allegedly passed the account to Sendane for Rs 30,000, while Sendane subsequently handed it to another accused for Rs 20,000. According to the police, transactions worth Rs 2,41,03,506 were carried out through the current account between October 18, 2025 and January 9, 2026. A check on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) found 29 complaints from different states linked to the account, involving alleged fraud of Rs 16,13,44,790 or about Rs 16.13 crore. DCP (Cybercrime Cell) Bishakha Jain said, The three arrested accused had together received Rs 60,000 as commission for facilitating the bank account. The case began after the complainant was allegedly contacted in the name of share market investment and promised high returns. Police said the accused sent him an APK file of a fake Axis Bank application and falsely claimed to be calling from the banks customer care service. The complainant was allegedly asked to download the application, create a demat account and carry out trading through it. After the account was created, the complainant was instructed to transfer money to different bank accounts for trading. Police said he transferred Rs 1,10,90,000, but when he later sought to withdraw his investment and the purported profits, the accused demanded additional payments towards withdrawal and other charges. The complainant was allowed to withdraw only Rs 5,000, while Rs 1,10,85,000 remained blocked, following which he realised that he had been defrauded, police said. A case was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Amendment Act, 2008. Police said efforts are continuing to trace other accused persons allegedly involved in the fraud. The Cyber Crime Branch has appealed to people to be cautious of advertisements promising high returns through online share market investments and not to transfer money to unknown persons without verification.
Harit Zaveri Jewellers, ajewellery destination founded in 2014, marks its expansion across Gujarat with the opening of its new flagship in Surat. Located at Parle Point, the new space brings together the brands contemporary interpretation of heritage Indian jewellery, considered design and commitment to transparent retail. Actor Vicky Kaushal, alongside Founder Harit Zaveri, inaugurated [] The post Harit Zaveri Jewellers Expands its Presence with a New Flagship in Surat, Inaugurated by Vicky Kaushal appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 29
Gems, jewellery exporters rush to beat new US tariff deadline
Mumbai and Surats gems and jewellery exporters are stepping up production and rushing shipments to the US ahead of a potential new tariff deadline in October. Units in Mumbais SEEPZ and Surats diamond-cutting hub have extended working hours to clear Christmas and holiday-season orders before October 16, amid uncertainty over possible duties under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
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300 TPH Steam Capacity | Indicative 30 MW Power Generation | 25-Year O&M | Asset-Light Growth Model. Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 28: Steamhouse India Limited (Steamhouse or the Company) has
Sri Lanka Tourism Takes Its Destination Wedding Story to Hyderabad, Surat, Pune
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Western railways Mumbai central division intensifies 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign
In a bid to enhance hygiene standards, the Mumbai Central Division of Western Railway conducted an extensive cleanliness campaign from September 21 to 24, successfully collecting more than 10 tonnes of waste with contributions from railway personnel and travelers. Notable measures included targeted cleanliness operations at the Surat Coach Care Centre and outreach activities aimed at educating local households on waste disposal and composting.
Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent UN Security Council seats, opposes Germany, Japan
Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 27 (IANS) Russia backed India and Brazil for permanent membership of the UN Security Council while opposing seats for Germany and Japan, two of Indias partners in the G4 reform coalition. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov set out Moscows position during his address to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Saturday. His remarks placed Indias claim at the centre of a renewed debate over how to make the Council more representative. UN Security Council reform cannot involve any additional seats being allocated to Western countries, especially to Germany and Japan, who are now on the path to militarism and revanchism, Lavrov said. We are in favour of broadening the representation of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We support Brazil's and India's candidatures for a permanent seat, he added. The statement was an explicit endorsement of Indias long-standing campaign. It also exposed a fault line within the G4, which brings together India, Brazil, Germany and Japan in a joint push for permanent membership. The four countries met on the sidelines of the General Assembly this week. Their foreign ministers called for expansion in both the permanent and non-permanent categories. They also sought stronger representation for Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. Russias position supports two G4 members but rejects the other two. Moscow also backed greater African representation, according to the UNs account of Lavrovs speech. India received support from other countries during the high-level debate. Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful endorsed Indias candidature while speaking about Council reform. We support the positions of the G4 and of L69 on Council reform, and we reiterate our support for India's candidature for a permanent seat, commensurate with its constructive role in global affairs, Ramful said. Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro also supported permanent representation for Africa, Brazil and India. The Marshall Islands, meanwhile, backed Japan and its G4 partners. The Marshall Islands affirms its longstanding support for Japan and its G4 partners to achieve permanent membership on the UN Security Council, President Hilda Heine said. African countries have sought expansion of the UN Security Council. In his address, Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio said the Council still reflected the power structure of 1945, while Africa remained without a permanent seat. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama linked reform to the UNs legitimacy and credibility. The UN Secretariat has not endorsed any individual candidate. Asked on Friday about support for India, UN spokesperson Stphane Dujarric said the decision rested with member states. Well, its not for the Secretary-General to take position on the individual candidacies or proposals for specific Member States for a permanent seat on the Security Council, Dujarric said. He added that the Council required broader representation so people around the world could feel that they were represented, either directly or more widely. The Security Council has 15 members. China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States hold permanent seats and veto power. Ten other countries are elected for two-year terms. Changing that structure would require a UN Charter amendment approved by two-thirds of the General Assembly and ratified by two-thirds of UN members, including all five permanent Council members. India has argued for years that the Council no longer reflects contemporary political and economic realities. It points to its population, growing global role, record in UN peacekeeping and representation of the Global South. New Delhi has served eight terms as an elected Council member and continues to campaign with Brazil, Germany and Japan for permanent seats.
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Bengal: PMs advisor inspects Dankuni station upgradation works
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Tarun Kapoor, advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visited Dankuni station of Eastern Railway (ER) on Saturday to review ongoing development work. ER General Manager Gitika Pandey and other senior officials accompanied him. Earlier in the day, Kapoor held a meeting at the ER headquarters to review and accelerate infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on upgrading passenger amenities. Dankuni, an important station on the Howrah/SealdahNew Delhi route, is close to Kolkata and is being developed into a major freight and coaching terminal. Kapoor inspected the stations operating layout, booking counter and One Station One Product (OSOP) stalls. The primary objective was to assess passenger amenities, enhance operational efficiency and ensure swift completion of pending projects. Dankuni station, built in 1917, handles an average daily footfall of more than 30,000 passengers. Officials said redevelopment work is being undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 18.66 crore. Completed works include the ground floor of the main station building, renovation of the elevation, porch construction, circulating and parking areas, platform surfaces and sheds, upgraded illumination systems and train information/GPS clock systems (TIB/CGDB). Earlier this year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament about remodelling work at the Dankuni yard. This involves extending the shunting line and upgrading signalling/interlocking arrangements at a sanctioned cost of Rs 27.18 crore. He also said preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Dankuni coaching terminal has been taken up. The Union Budget 2026 announced a new Dedicated Freight Corridor connecting Dankuni to Surat in Gujarat. Work to prepare and update the DPR for this corridor has also begun.
Indias UN Security Council bid gains support
Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) Indias campaign for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council has received fresh backing at the General Assembly, with Portugal and Mauritius explicitly supporting New Delhi and the Marshall Islands endorsing Japan and its G4 partners. The endorsements came during the 81st General Assembly debate here at the UN headquarters in New York, amid wider calls to make the Council reflect present-day regional and political realities. Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro called for a more representative Council with permanent seats for Africa, Brazil and India. Mauritian Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful gave the clearest direct endorsement in his Friday address. We support the positions of the G4 and of L69 on Council reform, and we reiterate our support for India's candidature for a permanent seat, commensurate with its constructive role in global affairs, Ramful said. Mauritius also backed the Common African Position. It calls for no fewer than two permanent and five non-permanent African seats. Ramful said any new permanent member should receive the same rights as the original permanent members if the veto is retained. He also supported a seat for small island developing states. Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine added indirect support for India through the four-nation G4 grouping. The Marshall Islands affirms its longstanding support for Japan - and its G4 partners - to achieve permanent membership on the UN Security Council, Heine said in her address. Japan also made reform a central demand, although Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not name India or the other G4 candidates in that passage. We need to transform it without delay into a structure that truly reflects the current realities of the international community, Takaichi said of the Council. She said both permanent and non-permanent categories should be expanded, adding that a majority of UN members supported enlargement in both. Other leaders sought broader regional representation without endorsing particular countries. Finnish President Alexander Stubb proposed at least two new permanent seats for Africa, two for the Asia-Pacific and one for Latin America. He also opposed giving any single state veto power. Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre pressed for a rapid end to years of inconclusive negotiations. The prolonged reform process must be concluded quickly to include expanded permanent and non-permanent membership for Africa, the Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean regions, Pierre said. African leaders mounted the strongest collective case for change. Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio said the institution remained anchored in an earlier era. The Security Council still reflects the world of 1945. Africa, home to more than 1.6 billion people and the subject of much of the Council's work, still has no Permanent Seat, Bio said. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama framed the question as one of institutional survival. Security Council reform is not a favour to Africa; it is an imperative for the legitimacy, credibility, and survival of the United Nations, Mahama said. The speeches showed broad agreement that the Council is outdated. But differences remain over national candidates, regional allocation and the veto, preventing negotiations from producing a reform package. India, Brazil, Germany and Japan make up the G4 and support one anothers campaigns for permanent membership. India has cited its population, economic weight, UN peacekeeping record and role as a voice of the Global South in arguing that the Council no longer reflects contemporary realities. The Council has five permanent members with veto power China, France, Russia, Britain and the United States and 10 elected members serving two-year terms. Changing its composition requires approval by two-thirds of the General Assembly and ratification by two-thirds of UN members, including all five permanent members.
Badshah shares glimpse of his first ever doggo friend Laddu
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Rapper-singer Badshah recently introduced his fans to his first ever doggo friend Laddu. Sharing an adorable glimpse of their meeting on social media, Badshah shared a picture where he is seen sitting on a chair while the furry Laddu stands in front of him. Badshah captioned the post simply, My first ever doggo friend - Laddu. The rapper, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh, has established himself as one of the prominent names in India's contemporary hip-hop and commercial music scene. He began his musical journey with the hip-hop collective Mafia Mundeer before embarking on a successful solo career. His breakthrough came with tracks such as Saturday Saturday, followed by a string of popular songs. Badshah's Bollywood career includes Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai from Khoobsurat, Kar Gayi Chull from Kapoor & Sons, Kala Chashma from Baar Baar Dekho, The Breakup Song from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Garmi from Street Dancer 3D and Naina from Crew. His independent music has also produced many popular tracks, including DJ Waley Babu, Mercy, Paagal, Genda Phool, Paani Paani, Jugnu and She Move It Like. DJ Waley Babu, featuring Aastha Gill, became one of his defining songs after its release in 2015. Badshah's personal life has also remained a subject of public interest. In March 2026, Badshah married Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi in an intimate ceremony. Isha publicly confirmed the marriage in June after months of speculation surrounding their relationship. However, the marriage was short-lived. On August 31, Badshah and Isha announced that they had mutually decided to part ways and move forward on separate paths, requesting privacy and asking people not to speculate about their relationship. Isha has since entered Bigg Boss 20, where she has also spoken about experiences from a past relationship.
Asiad 2026: Sawan Barwal wins silver in men's marathon with national record
Sawan Barwal ran a stunning marathon race to hand India an unexpected silver in the Asian Games, shattering his own national record in the process here on Saturday. The 28-year-old Armyman from Himachal Pradesh clocked 2 hour, 11 minute and 37 seconds to complete the distance of 42.195km and finish behind Japan's Ichitaka Yamashita (2:10:49). China's Peiyou Feng was third with 2:12:13. His silver is the first medal for India in the Asian Games after the bronze won by Hosur Kukkappa Seetharan in the 1982 edition in New Delhi. Barwal is also the fourth Indian to have ever won a medal in the Asian Games. Chhota Singh and Surat Singh Mathur had won a gold and bronze respectively in the inaugural Asian Games in 1951 in New Delhi. It is an incredible achievement for Barwal as this is his second national record in as many races in his career. He shifted to marathon only this year after running in other long distance races such as 5,000m, 10,000m and half marathon. In April this year, he
No train ticket found: SC restores compensation claim for passenger's death
The Supreme Court has said the absence of recovery of a train ticket from a deceased passenger cannot result in defeating the compensation claim, as it restored the payout awarded to the parents of a man who died after falling from a moving train in Gujarat in 2017. A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and AS Chandurkar set aside the order of the Gujarat High Court rejecting the compensation awarded to the parents of Maheshbhai, who died falling off the general compartment following a sudden jerk and jolt while travelling to Surat via Ahmedabad on September 27, 2017. The bench on Friday said, The high court gave undue importance to the absence of the railway ticket without taking into consideration the statement made on oath by the victim's father and the fact that the victim had been hospitalised for a period of more than one month. On the preponderance of probabilities, it can be concluded that the victim was a bona fide passenger and that absence of recovery of his ticket cannot ...
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SVNIT Surat Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat has invited applications for the recruitment of 4 Assistant Engineer (Civil) and Assistant Engineer (Electrical) posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications up to 26-10-2026. The prescribed application form and detailed notification are available on the official SVNIT Surat website.
Gujarat road accident: Four Mumbai residents killed in expressway crash
Four Mumbai residents were killed after their car crashed into a stationary dumper on the Bharatmala Expressway near Dhatva village in Gujarats Surat district. Police said the victims were travelling to a Jain pilgrimage site in Patan when the fatal collision occurred on Friday morning
4 Mumbai residents headed to Jain pilgrimage site killed in expressway crash in Surat
Surat Artist Creates Tiny 6mm Ganesha Idol On Tip Of A Pencil
The idea came to Mayank two years ago while he was experimenting with a pencil.
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Security blanket for citys Ganesh Visarjan; 90,000 idols to be immersed today
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Workers union holds shirtless protest over recruitment
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Godavadi murder unsolved despite massive forensic sweep
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RNSB Jr. Executive Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd. has released a recruitment notification for the post of Jr. Executive (Trainee) in 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for the available positions at Gandhidham and Surat locations. Interested candidates can submit their applications before 01 October 2026. The recruitment is conducted for candidates having First Class Graduation (Except Arts) or Postgraduate qualification (Except Arts) with a 2-year course. Candidates with experience in Co-operative Banks or financial institutions will be preferred, while freshers with computer knowledge may also apply.
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Surat artist creates 6mm Ganesha idol on pencil tip, calls it his 'smallest' creation | WATCH
As Ganeshotsav celebrations fill cities with grand pandals and towering idols, an artist in Gujarat's Surat has created a Ganesha idol that stands out for an entirely different reason. Patel Mayank Dineshbhai, a young local...
Mid-Day staffer helps save 1893 Bellasis Road plaque for Mumbai heritage
Marble sign was built to pay tribute to people who built Bellasis Road in Mumbai Central as they settled here after escaping the 1793 Surat famine. When it was at risk of being lost forever, mid-days Rajendra B Aklekars report and follow-ups ensured that this piece of history is now saved for posterity
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India is on track to hit 100GW wind energy target by 2030: Suzlon's Tanti
India remains largely on track to achieve its 100 GW wind energy target by 2030, provided the country accelerates power grid expansion and maintains a steady pipeline of project auctions, Suzlon Group co-founder Girish Tanti said on Wednesday. The statement assumes significance in view of India's ambitious target of 500 GW of renewable energy (including 100 GW of wind) by 2030. Talking to PTI at WindEnergy 2026 in Hamburg, Tanti said the biggest dampener for renewable energy development in the country is grid readiness. He is of the view that the electricity transmission grid build-up (development) time is about five years, which is commensurate with traditional (thermal or hydro projects). It takes roughly five to six years to set up thermal or hydro power projects.Thus, in India, grid development takes place accordingly. The grid development or build-up time needs to be reduced to 12 to 18 months to match renewable energy capacity addition in the country. A solar or wind projec
Udaipur-Surat Vande Bharat to Run Regularly From October 3
Udaipur: The Udaipur-Surat Vande Bharat Express will start regular operations from Udaipur to Surat from October 3, providing improved rail connectivity between Mewar and major cities. The announcement comes after reports that the extension of the Udaipur-Asarva Vande Bharat Express to Surat could be cancelled had disappointed people in Mewar. Udaipur MP Dr Mannalal Rawat ... Read more Udaipur-Surat Vande Bharat to Run Regularly From October 3
KRCL is inviting applications on deputation basis (not direct/open recruitment) for 66 posts of Assistant Loco Pilot and Senior Assistant Loco Pilot, to be posted at any of the Crew Lobbies under KRCL's jurisdiction - Ratnagiri, Verna, Madgaon, and Surathkal. Applications must be forwarded through proper channel to the Chief Personnel Officer, KRCL, Navi Mumbai, by 22.10.2026, with an advance copy to be emailed by 19.10.2026. The normal term of deputation is 3 years.
Doctor in dock over 2cr in unpaid rent
CM inaugurates healthcare projects in Vyara
85 employees found arriving late at SMC headquarters
Textile sector voices concern over power charges, yarn rates
History-sheeter held for abetment of suicide
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Ahmedabad on Tuesday that work on India's bullet train project is progressing well, with construction of the first section between Surat and Vapi expected to be completed by December...
A Rs 24-Crore 'Revenge' Over Rs 10,000: Surat Textile Hub Blaze Wasn't An Accident
With petrol worth Rs 150 and two matchsticks, Vinod Pandit Savle set fire to his ex-employer's shop; it spread much further, police said. He escaped to Khatu Shyam, then Ayodhya, and was arrested upon his return.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 22
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 22: Sonani Jewels celebrated its first anniversary with a grand fashion showcase featuring its bridal and festive jewellery collections, bringing together fashion, celebrity style and the evolving world of lab-grown diamonds. The celebration featured talented actor Shivam Khajuria and an exclusive styling session by Bollywood stylist Kavita Kharayat.
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 21: Sarvajanik University, in collaboration with Rotary District 3060 and Rotary Club of Surat West, successfully organized the Final Live Online Pitch Competition on AI for
Rs10,000 salary dues led ex-staffer to torch Rs24cr goods in Surat textile mkt
Looming worries bind weavers together
Family seeks murder charge in Dihen road-rage death
Embroidery unit owners reject workers demand for weekly off
Vyara to get 800-bed modern hospital, medical college
Apparel Group betting big on Ben Sherman as strategic growth driver
As part of the initial store rollout, the company has opened stores in Surat , Indore, Greater Noida West, Lucknow, Thane, Delhi, Bengaluru and Dehradun
GD Goenka and Mission Kamyab Announce Scholarship Exam for JEE and NEET
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 21: Students and parents searching for a scholarship exam in Surat can now apply for MKAT 2026-27, the Mission Kamyab Aptitude Test. Conducted at G. D.
