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WPL 2027: Vadodara, Mumbai to host fifth edition of mega event from January 14 t
The tournament will begin with a clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and fellow two-time winners Mumbai Indians on January 14
WPL 2027 schedule announced, Vadodara and Mumbai to share hosting duties
WPL 2027 schedule announced, Vadodara and Mumbai to share hosting duties
Vadodara, Mumbai To Host WPL 2027 From January 14 To February 7
The tournament will begin with a clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and fellow two-time winners Mumbai Indians on January 14
WPL 2027 to begin on January 14 with RCB-MI clash; Vadodara, Mumbai to host matches
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will open the fifth season of the Womens Premier League (WPL) against two-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) in Vadodara on January 14. The tournament will run from January 14 to February 7, with Vadodaras BCA Stadium and Mumbais Brabourne Stadium, home of the Cricket Club of India (CCI), sharing the 22 matches equally. Both venues are familiar WPL hosting territories. The Brabourne Stadium hosted matches in the 2023 and 2025 seasons, including the finals of both editions won by MI. The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Vadodara hosted WPL games in 2025 and 2026, and staged last seasons final won by RCB. The two grounds will also serve as venues for the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy, to be played from February 14 to 28, a week after the WPL final is held. Vadodara will stage the first 11 games, from January 14 to 24, before the competition moves to Mumbai. After a rest day on January 25, the Brabourne Stadium will host the remaining nine league matches from January 26 to February 3, along with both playoff fixtures. Each of the five teams will play the others twice in the league stage. The team that finishes on top of the table will go straight into the final. The second- and third-placed sides will meet in the Eliminator on February 5 for the other spot in the summit clash on February 7. A rest day sits before each of the two playoff matches. All matches, including the playoffs, will start at 7:30 pm IST, with no afternoon games on the calendar. The opening weekend has a full slate. Gujarat Giants take on UP Warriorz on January 15, while RCB, the two-time winners, face four-time runners-up Delhi Capitals a day later, and MI meet UP Warriorz on January 17. The RCB-MI rematch will happen on January 26, when the two sides open the Mumbai leg in a repeat of the season opener. Gujarat Giants are listed as the home side in four of their Vadodara matches, while Mumbai Indians are the designated hosts for four league fixtures at the Brabourne Stadium. The league stage ends on February 3 with Delhi Capitals taking on UP Warriorz. WPL 2027 full schedule: Vadodara (BCA Stadium) January 14: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians January 15: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz January 16: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 17: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians January 18: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals January 19: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz January 20: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians January 21: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals January 22: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 23: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians January 24: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants January 25: Rest day Mumbai (Brabourne Stadium, CCI) January 26: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 27: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants January 28: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz January 29: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals January 30: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants January 31: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru February 1: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals February 2: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants February 3: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz February 4: Rest day February 5: Eliminator February 6: Rest day February 7: Final
WPL schedule announced: Vadodara, Mumbai to host 5th edition; RCB vs MI in opener
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially unveiled the schedule for the eagerly awaited fifth edition of the Women's Premier League. Kicking off on January 14, 2027, the tournament will take place across the vibrant cities of Vadodara and Mumbai. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will clash with the Mumbai Indians in the opening match.
Vadodara and Mumbai to host WPL 2027
Vadodara will host the first 11 league matches before the remaining nine and the knockouts will be played at the Brabourne Stadium
WPL 2027 schedule announced, check full fixtures, venues, dates and match timings here
The Womens Premier League fifth edition will commence on January 14 with RCB facing MI. The tournament will run until February 7, 2027, across two venues. The Vadodara leg will start the tournament and host matches until January 24. The remaining matches will occur at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai starting January 26. The playoffs, concluding with the final, will decide the champion on February 7, 2027.
RCB to play MI in season opener as WPL announces schedule for 2027 season; check full details
Womens Premier League has announced its schedule for the 2027 season. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Mumbai Indians in the opening game on January 14 in Vadodara. The final will be held on...
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Gujarat Artist Shaheena Gandhi Gifts Unique Agate Artwork to PM Modi
Vadodaras Shaheena Gandhi presents a stunning agate artwork to PM Modi, celebrating national unity and her artistic journey. Gujarat Artist Shaheena Gandhi Gifts Unique Agate Artwork to PM Modi
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Gujarat artist Shaheena Gandhi gifts PM Modi Agate Artwork depicting National Unity Day Parade
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Nov 2 (IANS) Shaheena Sikander Gandhi, an agate stone artist from Gujarat's Vadodara, gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi a unique artwork made from naturally coloured agate stones, depicting the National Unity Day parade and the Statue of Unity. Gandhi, who has been practising the art for nearly four decades, has also been nominated for the Golden Book of World Records for creating what she describes as the first agate chips wall artwork. Speaking to IANS, Gandhi said the nomination followed a process to verify whether anyone else had created a similar form of art. They checked whether anyone else had created this art form, and only after that was I given the award for being the first to create it, she said. Gandhi described presenting her artwork to the Prime Minister as a proud moment for her and her family. She also showed a photograph of herself with Modi, which the Prime Minister shared on social media platform X. In the photograph, she can be seen holding the artwork as Modi looks at it before accepting it as a gift. Prime Minister Modi accepting my artwork as a gift was a very proud moment for me and my family. The painting that I gifted him depicted the entire National Unity Day parade. I was inspired by the rally held on National Unity Day, she said. The artwork also features the Statue of Unity set against a landscape, bringing together the national event and the iconic monument in a composition made entirely from agate stones. Shaheena said she had been creating such artworks for the past 40 years and had produced around 500 to 600 pieces so far. The time required to complete each work depends on its size and the level of detailing involved. One of her most elaborate creations is an artwork depicting the map of India, in which each state is represented through its significant historical architecture. She said the piece took a year to complete. Recalling her first meeting with Modi, Shaheena Gandhi said she had presented the Prime Minister with the agate artwork depicting India's map. He appreciated the creation but could not accept it as a gift at the time because of its large size. She later got another opportunity to meet him through the Central Cottage Industries initiative at Bharat Parv 2026. During the event, she presented her latest artwork, which Modi appreciated and accepted as a gift. Gandhi said the price of her creations ranges from Rs 5,000 to Rs 5 lakh, depending on the intricacy and detailing of each piece. Explaining the painstaking process involved, she said agate stone artwork requires patience and precision because the designs are assembled from very small stone chips. The natural colours of the stones are central to the technique, and artificial colours are not used. She also said she had learnt the art on her own rather than receiving formal training. By the grace of Allah, I did not learn this art from anywhere. I learnt it myself, Gandhi said. Her home bears testimony to her decades-long journey, with its walls adorned with awards and recognitions received from various institutions for her artistic work. Through her intricate creations, Gandhi has developed a distinctive art form that combines natural materials, painstaking craftsmanship and representations of India's cultural and historical heritage.
Vadodara Artist Shaheena Gandhi Presents Unique Artwork to PM Modi
Vadodara artist Shaheena Gandhi gifts a unique artwork to PM Modi, celebrating national unity with agate stones. Vadodara Artist Shaheena Gandhi Presents Unique Artwork to PM Modi
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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.
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Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 30 (IANS) The first Traction Substation (TSS) for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is nearing completion at Bilimora in Gujarats Navsari district, as work progresses on the 14 substations planned to supply power along the 508-km high-speed rail corridor. The substation, spread across approximately 18,000 square metres, is at an advanced stage of construction, with equipment installation, testing and commissioning activities under way. Installation work in the control panel, changeover switch, transformer and circuit breaker buildings has been completed. Work on all gantry towers and beams has also been finished. A total of 14 traction substations (TSS) are being developed along the corridor to ensure an uninterrupted power supply for the bullet trains. These substations will receive electricity from the grid, transform it to the required voltage levels and feed it into the traction power system that powers the trains. Of the 14 substations, five will be located in Maharashtra at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar and Thane Depot, while the remaining nine will be in Gujarat at Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Mahemdavad, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati Depot. In Gujarat, the traction substations will receive electricity from the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited's (GETCO) 220 kV Ambetha Grid Substation. The power will subsequently be supplied to the overhead equipment (OHE) installed along the viaduct through the 2 25 kV traction power supply system adopted for the corridor. The system is designed to distribute electricity to the overhead equipment, which transfers power to the trains through their pantographs. The entire traction power supply network will be monitored in real time from a centralised control centre to oversee the electricity supply along the corridor. The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is India's first bullet train project, connecting Maharashtra and Gujarat. The 14 traction substations will form a key part of its power infrastructure, supporting the operation of trains along the route.
Bengal: Hawkers assault Rashtriya Ekta Diwas rally participants
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 30 (IANS) People travelling from West Bengal to Vadodara in Gujarat to participate in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations were brutally assaulted by hawkers at the Bhusaval station in Maharashtra on Friday. The railway police at Bhusaval confirmed that a complaint has been lodged and several people have been detained for questioning. Further investigation is underway, an official said. We were in a group of 99 people from the Jhargram district in West Bengal, selected by the district administration to travel by a special train to Vadodara for the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations on October 31. When the train stopped at the Bhusaval station, some of us decided to get out and stretch our legs as it had been a long journey, said Nirmalendu Mahato. He, along with his daughter, purchased some bananas from the platform. While Mahato remained outside, the girl went inside the compartment to keep the bananas near their luggage. Trouble started after she rejoined her father on the platform and Mahato started videographing the surroundings. We had heard a lot about Bhusaval and its bananas, so it was only natural for me to make a video. There were some hawkers around, but it was not my idea to focus on them. Suddenly, an elderly man approached me from behind and asked me harshly to stop making the video. I asked him the reason, when four others approached. Realising that they were out there to create trouble, I turned to send my daughter back into the compartment. This was when they pushed me from behind, Mahato said. His co-passengers noticed the incident and accosted the hawkers, resulting in a minor scuffle. The team from Jhargram, which comprises police and administrative officers from the district, then approached the elderly man who had started the whole thing. When he was asked why he started the whole ruckus, the man left. We believed that was the end of the matter. However, he returned in a few minutes with over 20 men and started assaulting us. At least a dozen members of our group received injuries to their faces, shoulders, backs, and other parts of the body. We somehow managed to get into the train and get in touch with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mahato said. The injured, including Mahato, received treatment at the next station, where a complaint was also registered by the railway police. After reaching Vadodara, they were taken to a hospital for medical examination. On the evening of October 30, senior police officers from Bhusaval reached Vadodara and spoke to us in detail. A DSP of West Bengal Police, who was part of our group, also provided details. We were told that seven of the miscreants have been identified and detained. More people will be booked as the investigation progresses, we were told, Mahato said. According to a senior police official, it was the handiwork of illegal hawkers against whom Central Railway has been taking steps for the last few months. Several hundred illegal hawkers have been identified and removed from stations in that area. However, they keep on returning to the stations on the sly. It seems that they were scared that their activities would get recorded when the video was being made and attacked the passengers, the official said. Whatever the reason, the incident has left a bad taste in the mouth for Mahato and the others, who had left home so happily, proud to be part of the national event, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Samad, Lotra rescue J&K from defeat against Baroda
Srinagar, Oct 29: Sensational centuries from Abdul Samad and a fighting knock from Sahil Lotra helped Jammu and Kashmir salvage a draw against Baroda in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group match at the Reliance Cricket Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday. Baroda, however, secured victory on the basis of a first-innings lead after J&K finished their second innings at 316 for six in 96 overs. Forced to follow on after conceding a massive 313-run first-innings lead, J&K were staring at a possible defeat after their top order once again failed to provide a solid foundation. However, Samad and Lotra produced a remarkable fightback, ensuring the visitors batted out the final day to save the match. Samad was the chief architect of the rescue act, hammering a magnificent 143 off just 152 deliveries. His aggressive innings featured 16 fours and seven sixes, as he took the attack to the opposition and shifted the momentum with a display of fearless strokeplay. The right-hander showed his ability to change the course of a match, countering Barodas bowling with an attacking approach when J&K needed it most. At the other end, Lotra displayed tremendous patience and composure, remaining unbeaten on 96 off 240 balls. His innings was built on discipline and resilience, providing the perfect foil to Samads attacking approach. Lotra held his ground and his partnership with Samad proved decisive in taking J&K out of danger. The pair stitched together a crucial 225-run partnership, transforming a precarious situation into one of relative comfort for the visitors. Their contrasting styles, Samads aggression and Lotras calm resistance,proved effective against a Baroda attack that had dominated proceedings for much of the match. J&K had resumed the fourth day under pressure after being asked to follow on. Their first-innings total of 303 had left them 313 runs behind Barodas imposing 616, built around Priyanshu Moliyas unbeaten 321 and Mahesh Pithiyas 102. The visitors second innings initially followed a familiar pattern, with the top order struggling to make an impact. Qamran Iqbal scored 20, Shubham Khajuria managed five, Kawalpreet Singh contributed 22, while captain Paras Dogra fell for one. The early setbacks raised the prospect of Baroda completing a convincing victory. However, Samads counter-attacking century and Lotras determined effort changed the complexion of the contest. After Samad was dismissed for 143, Lotra continued to bat with discipline, ensuring Baroda could not force a result. Rydham Sharma added 11, while Vanshaj Sharma remained unbeaten on one alongside Lotra when the match was drawn. For Baroda, Mahesh Pithiya claimed three wickets, while Rasikh Salam, Bhargav Bhatt and Atit Sheth picked up one wicket each. Priyanshu Moliya was adjudged Player of the Match for his monumental unbeaten 321 in Barodas first innings, which laid the foundation for the hosts first-innings advantage. While J&K managed to avert defeat through a determined batting display, Baroda took the match honours by virtue of their commanding first-innings total.
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Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Sabhai Gadhvi, a kabaddi player from Mota Bhadia village in Kutch district, has become the first woman from Gujarat to earn a place in the Indian womens team, which has reached the semi-finals of the 'Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026' being held in Ahmedabad. Gadhvi, who has also been named Best Defender in one of the matches, is competing in the championship being held from October 23 to 31. Her selection follows years of training and participation in state and national-level competitions. Her journey began at Mota Bhadia Primary School No. 2, where principal Mayur Joshi and teacher Haresh Pandya recognised her talent and prepared her for competitions, including the state governments Khel Mahakumbh. After completing primary education, she joined Navjivan Vidyalaya in Morbi, where she trained under coaches Vijaykumar Chaudhary and Narsinh Rabari. In 2016, Gadhvi participated in the state-level Khel Mahakumbh in Vadodara, where her school team finished fourth. The following year, the team secured second place at the competition held in Bhavnagar. In 2018, she appeared for the District Level Sports School (DLSS) examination conducted by the Sports Authority of Gujarat (SAG) and secured the first rank across the state. She subsequently trained as a physical training (PT) player under the DLSS scheme from 2018 to 2022. Her performances and medal wins at national-level competitions led to her selection under the Centre of Excellence (COE) scheme in 2022. In 2024, she was selected for the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Gandhinagar, where she continues to train. Her achievements include a bronze medal in the Under-14 category and a gold medal in the Under-17 category at the Khel Mahakumbh, as well as a gold medal in the Under-19 category of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). She has also won gold medals in state-level sub-junior and senior competitions. Besides competing in various national tournaments, Gadhvi has participated in the Indian training camp for the 20th Asian Games. Her journey from a village school playground to the international championship highlights the role of grassroots sports development programmes in identifying and nurturing talent. Sabhai Gadhvis journey from the playground of Mota Bhadia to the global stage of Commonwealth kabaddi demonstrates the success of grassroots sports development initiatives such as DLSS. With proper guidance and unwavering hard work, the daughters of Gujarat can also reach for the skies, officials said. The Indian womens team has advanced to the semi-finals of the championship, with its next match awaited.
Ranji Trophy: Kotian, Bhut grab eight-fors as Mumbai, Saurashtra register big wins
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Tanush Kotian and Parth Bhut both claimed eight-wicket hauls on the final day of the latest round of Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. Kotians effort set up Mumbais 10-wicket rout of Haryana, while Bhut bowled Saurashtra to victory over Assam by an innings and 12 runs. At the BKC Ground in Mumbai, off-spinner Kotian finished with 8-81. He had taken the first wicket of Haryanas second innings on day three and added seven more on the final day. Kotian removed overnight batters Himanshu Rana (46) and Nishant Sindhu (44), and later ended a lower-order fightback led by Samant Jakhar. Mumbai needed only 97 runs for victory, and they knocked off the runs in under 11 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored a hundred in the first innings, smashed an unbeaten 67 off 39 balls. At the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Player of the Match Bhut, who had six wickets by stumps on day three, was even more destructive, finishing with 8-17 in 18 overs and had a match haul of ten wickets as Saurashtra wrapped up a bonus-point win. Ravindra Jadeja, who will be a part of Indias Test series against New Zealand next month, took 2-58 wickets in 22 overs, including 4 maidens. Bengal crushed Kerala by 287 runs in Thiruvananthapuram, with Pradipta Pramanik taking 6-51. Pramanik had claimed all four Kerala wickets that fell on day three and added two more on the final morning as the hosts were bowled out for 120. Captain Shreyas Gopals 5-36 bowled Karnataka to an innings-and-116-run win over Tripura in Mysuru, with the visitors dismissed for 180 in their second innings. Vidarbha thrashed Goa by an innings and 27 runs in Nagpur, with Harsh Dubey taking 4-38. He struck twice in quick succession to remove Manthan Khutkar, who top-scored with 70, and Yash Kasvankar, before taking wickets off consecutive deliveries to bowl Goa out for 195. Several matches ended in draws. In Vadodara, Abdul Samads 143 off 152 balls, which included 16 fours and seven sixes, and Sahil Lotras unbeaten 96 rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir against Baroda. The pair added 225 runs after J&K had slumped to 53/4 after being made to follow-on. In Pune, Gujarat declared their second innings on 446/5 against Maharashtra after Aarya Desai hit 151, followed by an unbeaten 119 from Jaymeet Patel and 96 from Urvil Patel, but the hosts held on for a draw. The Punjab and Hyderabad match ended in a draw at tea on the final day in Secunderabad, after half-centuries from Vihaan Malhotra, Prabhsimran Singh (68 off 76 balls) and visiting captain Uday Saharan (55 not out off 106 balls). Akash Vasisht struck an unbeaten 126 as Himachal Pradesh replied with 559/6 to Chandigarhs 685/5 declared in a high-scoring draw. Puducherry secured a draw against Uttar Pradesh by taking the first-innings lead, despite Kartik Yadavs 6-42.
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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.
India Women completed a commanding 3-0 white-ball ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe Women, securing an eight-wicket victory in the third match at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Driven by 20-year-old spinner Vaishnavi Sharmas maiden international five-wicket haul and rapid, unbeaten half-centuries from openers Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma, the hosts comfortably chased down a target [] The post Vaishnavi Sharmas Maiden Five-For and Rapid Fifties from Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma Seal 3-0 Series Sweep for India Women appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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IND W vs ZIM W 3rd ODI: Zimbabwe Win Toss, Opt to Bat First
Zimbabwe Women skipper Josephine Nkomo won the toss and elected to bat first against India Women in the third and final One-Day International at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Kotambi. Having already pocketed the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead, Team India enter the final encounter with a single-minded focus: executing a clinical [] The post IND W vs ZIM W 3rd ODI: Zimbabwe Win Toss, Opt to Bat First appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
3rd ODI: Harleen, Kranti and Yastika return as Zimbabwe ask India to bowl
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 28 (IANS) Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat against India in the third women's ODI at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo said the ongoing series against India has provided valuable international exposure to her players, helping them understand the gap between the two sides and identify areas for improvement. Definitely, the exposure is good. Now we know how big the gap is and where we need to work on. It has been a good exposure for the girls; we haven't played at this level much. It also gives them a chance to be picked in one of the leagues, Nkomo said. Reflecting on the small wins achieved by her team during the series, she added, It feels good but I know we can do better. We still have a lot to offer, we just need to believe in ourselves. Nkomo, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, said the team wanted to put runs on the board on what she considered a good batting surface. Zimbabwe made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Tendai Makusha, while Nkomo identified a total of around 250 or more as a competitive target. Anything around 250 above 250, gives us a good chance, she said. India captain Smriti Mandhana, meanwhile, confirmed three changes to her side, with Kranti Goud returning to the playing XI alongside Harleen Deol and Yastika Bhatia, who replaced Richa Ghosh and Tejal Hasabnis. Looking ahead to the upcoming South Africa tour and the Champions Trophy, Mandhana said India could consider playing three specialist pacers, particularly with the matches expected to be played under lights. We have South Africa big tour and the Champions Trophy. Considering those will be night matches. Three pacers will be ideal. As we get closer to the Champions Trophy, we will think what will be the best combination. We have so many part-time spinners in our team. So, we can always go with an extra pacer in the team, she said. Mandhana also stressed the importance of taking early wickets with the new ball, praising Kranti, Sayali Satghare and Jintimani Kalita for bowling in the right areas. Pacers with the new ball, I feel we can pick more wickets with the new ball. That's the point for sure. Kranti, Sayali and Jinti, all bowled well in the right areas, she said. Assessing the bowling unit's performance, Mandhana said she would ideally want to restrict opponents to below 150, although a total under 180-200 would also be a reasonable outcome. Well, considering the anything below 180-200 will be good. They are batting decently well. But if I'm being very critical to our bowlers, anything under 150 would be great as a captain. But anything under 180-200 will be good, she added. Playing XIs: India: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Deepti Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita, Vaishnavi Sharma Zimbabwe: Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Loryn Phiri, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo (c), Nyasha Gwanzura, Chiedza Dhururu, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda, Tendai Makusha, Olinder Chare
Adani Sportsline's Khush Parikh wins gold; Shreeja bags bronze at Khel Mahakumbh 2026
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Adani Sportsline Tennis Academy players Khush Parikh and Shreeja Shah won gold and bronze, respectively, at the district-level Khel Mahakumbh 2026. Khush claimed the Under-14 Boys Singles title, while Shreeja finished third in the Under-14 Girls Singles category. Shreeja joined the academy on 20 April 2026 and went on to win the Under-14 and Under-16 Girls Singles titles at Gujarat State Tennis Association tournaments in July. She is now targeting the Under-14 Nationals Championship in 2027, with the long-term ambition of representing India. Khush, who joined the academy in August 2025, recently finished runner-up in Under-14 Boys Doubles and reached the semi-finals of Under-14 Singles at the All India Ranking Championship Series Tennis Tournament 2026, held at Mamta Tennis Academy in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. His other achievements include qualifying for the School Games Nationals in 2025, finishing runner-up in Under-14 Doubles at an All-India Tennis Association Championship Series tournament in Vadodara and winning Gujarat State Tennis Association ranking tournaments. Both players train with the academys coaching team, focusing on stroke technique, footwork, shot placement, consistency and match strategy. Khush and Shreeja will now prepare for their upcoming competitions, looking to build on their latest results.
India eye series sweep against Zimbabwe
Vadodara, Oct 27: A dominant India will look to sign off their first-ever bilateral womens ODI series against Zimbabwe with another emphatic win when the two teams square off in the third and final 50-overs game here on Wednesday. India have already clinched the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead after comprehensive victories in the []
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Liechtenstein Prince Alois accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Liechtenstein's Hereditary Prince Alois was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed Prince Alois upon his arrival at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prince Alois arrived in the national capital from Gujarat's Vadodara on Monday. He was received by Union Minister of State (MoS) Jayant Singh at the airport. A new chapter in IndiaLiechtenstein engagement. H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrived in New Delhi today, following his visit to Vadodara, as part of his ongoing State Visit to India. He was received by MoS Jayant Singh at the airport. The visit will provide renewed impetus to the bilateral relations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X. Extending a warm welcome to Prince Alois, MoS Singh took to X and posted: Following our earlier engagement at Davos, I look forward to further strengthening the warm and friendly ties between India and Liechtenstein and advancing our shared interests through greater cooperation. Prince Alois arrived in Mumbai as he began his State Visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is accompanied by his wife, Princess Sofia, and a high-level official and business delegation comprising top industry leaders. This is the second visit of Prince Alois to India in 2026, as he had earlier visited New Delhi in February to attend the AI Impact Summit. He had previously visited India in 2010 and 2018. Prince Alois will pay a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and have a meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar. Prince Alois is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House later on Tuesday, where they will discuss cooperation in various sectors, including trade and investment, science, technology and innovation, and people-to-people exchanges, as well as views on regional and global developments. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary will call on Prince Alois on Tuesday. Prince Alois will then meet President Droupadi Murmu, who will also host an official banquet in his honour. The visit is expected to provide further impetus to the growing engagement between India and Liechtenstein, particularly since the operationalisation of the IndiaEFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement in 2025. The visit will provide an opportunity to further deepen the friendly ties between India and Liechtenstein and build partnerships in new areas of mutual interest, the MEA said in a statement.
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Ranji Trophy: Baroda Fight Back After Early Setbacks Against Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Priyanshu Moliyas unbeaten century helped Baroda recover from a middle-order collapse to reach 259 for six at stumps on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Jammu and Kashmir at the Reliance Cricket Ground in Vadodara on Monday. Moliya was unbeaten on 113 off 220 deliveries, anchoring the innings []
Liechtenstein Prince arrives in Delhi, set to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi on Tuesday
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Liechtenstein's Hereditary Prince Alois arrived in New Delhi on Monday as part of his ongoing State Visit to India which aims at further strengthening bilateral ties. Prince Alois arrived in the national capital from Gujarat's Vadodara. He was received by Union Minister of State (MoS) Jayant Singh at the airport. A new chapter in IndiaLiechtenstein engagement. H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrived in New Delhi today, following his visit to Vadodara, as part of his ongoing State Visit to India. He was received by MoS Jayant Singh at the airport. The visit will provide renewed impetus to the bilateral relations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X. Extending a warm welcome to Prince Alois, MoS Singh took to X and posted: Following our earlier engagement at Davos, I look forward to further strengthening the warm and friendly ties between India and Liechtenstein and advancing our shared interests through greater cooperation. Prince Alois arrived in Mumbai on Sunday as he began his State Visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is accompanied by his wife, Princess Sofia, and a high-level official and business delegation comprising top industry leaders. A warm welcome to India! H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrived in Mumbai on a State Visit to India. He was received by Shri Jaykumar Rawal, Minister of Protocol, Government of Maharashtra. IndiaLiechtenstein share warm and cordial relations, based on shared values, the MEA posted on X. This is the second visit of Prince Alois to India in 2026, as he had earlier visited New Delhi in February to attend the AI Impact Summit. He had previously visited India in 2010 and 2018. Prince Alois will be accorded a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. He will pay a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and have a meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar. Prince Alois is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House later on Tuesday, where they will discuss cooperation in various sectors, including trade and investment, science, technology and innovation, and people-to-people exchanges besides also views on regional and global developments. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary will call on Prince Alois on Tuesday. Prince Alois will then meet President Droupadi Murmu, who will also host an official banquet in his honour. The visit is expected to provide further impetus to the growing engagement between India and Liechtenstein, particularly since the operationalisation of the IndiaEFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement in 2025. The visit will provide an opportunity to further deepen the friendly ties between India and Liechtenstein and build partnerships in new areas of mutual interest, the MEA said in a statement.
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Deepti Sharma scores her second ODI century after a nine-year wait, leading India to a 121-run victory against Zimbabwe. Deepti Sharma Celebrates Long-Awaited ODI Century in Vadodara
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CBI court sentences bank fraud accused to seven years' rigorous imprisonment
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) A special CBI court at Rouse Avenue, New Delhi, has convicted and sentenced bank fraud accused Sanjeev Dixit alias Sanjay Sharma to seven years' rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.6 lakh, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a statement on Monday. According to the CBI, the case was registered on July 11, 2013, against Dixit, proprietor of M/s Shankar Metals; Sanjay Sharma, proprietor of M/s Super Machines; Indra Rani; and other unknown persons. The agency alleged that the accused, acting in criminal conspiracy, fraudulently obtained a cash credit facility of Rs 4 crore from Punjab National Bank's Jor Bagh branch in New Delhi using forged property documents. The loan amount was diverted for purposes other than those for which the credit facility had been sanctioned, the statement said. The CBI said that in 2016, Dixit escaped from judicial custody while being produced before a court in Sonipat in connection with another case. He subsequently absconded and was declared a proclaimed offender by the trial court on November 23, 2017. In January 2026, the agency received information that the proclaimed offender was living in Vadodara under a fake identity as Pankaj Bhardwaj, son of Brij Mohan Bhardwaj. Acting on the tip-off, the CBI traced him to Mata Tripura Sundari Mandir in Rajasthan's Banswara district and arrested him on January 30. During the trial, Dixit pleaded guilty to charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating by personation, cheating, forgery of valuable security, forgery for the purpose of cheating, and using forged documents as genuine. Following his plea, the Rouse Avenue court on October 24 convicted him and sentenced him to seven years' rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1.6 lakh.
Jammu Kashmir to Face Baroda in Ranji Trophy Clash
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