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New hope for chronic shoulder pain patients in Vadodara

The Times of India 5 Jan 2026 2:12 am

Two groups clash under Lalbaug bridge

The Times of India 5 Jan 2026 2:08 am

Fiancs murder: Cops probe involvement of third person

The Times of India 5 Jan 2026 1:52 am

PU students bag 3rd prize at ICASM 2025 in Qatar

The Times of India 5 Jan 2026 1:34 am

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning named UP Warriorz captain

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been named UP Warriorz captain ahead of the 2026 Womens Premier League starting January 9. Bought for Rs 1.9 crore, Lanning joins after leading Delhi Capitals in previous seasons. A seven-time World Cup winner, she takes charge as UP Warriorz rebuild after finishing fifth last season. The WPL will be held in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.

The Times of India 4 Jan 2026 9:33 pm

Cycling Is The Best Way To Get Fit, Says Former India Cricketer Rajesh Chauhan As Vadodara Leads Nationwide 55th Edition Of Fit India Sundays

Vadodara Municipal Commissioner Arun Mahesh: The New Year started on a positive and healthy note, with the 55th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle happening across 5000 locations nationwide, led by Vadodara in partnership with Swachhta Senanis and the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of Gujarat. Vadodara shifted into a festive spirit as the event turned into a fitness festival, with over 1000 people of different ages taking part in activities such as yoga, Zumba, badminton, and rope skipping. In Vadodara, the cycling event was inaugurated at the iconic Laxmi Vilas Palace by former India cricketer Rajesh Chauhan and health and wellness coach Sapna Vyas. Honble Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi, Asian Championship gold medalist Nandini Agasara, Vadodara Municipal Commissioner Arun Mahesh Babu, DCP Zone 3 Abhishek Gupta, and DCP Zone 2 Majitha K. Vanzara attended the event and also completed the 4.5-kilometre ride. Other notable attendees included Steel Man of India, multiple Guinness World Record holder Vispy Kharradi, popular fitness coach Urvi Parwani, and others. The Fit India Sundays on Cycle event is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) in partnership with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Indian Rope Skipping Federation (IRSF), led by Shikha Gupta, Yogasana Bharat, Raahgiri Foundation, My Bikes, and MY Bharat. This cycling initiative takes place simultaneously in the capitals of all States and Union Territories, as well as at SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), and Khelo India Centres (KICs), involving various age groups. Honble Member of Parliament from Vadodara, Hemang Joshi said: It was a historic day for the city of Vadodara as we started the Fit India Sundays on Cycle campaign from the iconic Lukshmi Vilas Palace. Today, people from all age groups including children and the elderly participated in large numbers to strengthen our Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modis vision for a fitter and healthier India. All of them gathered to take part in the cycling drive apart from activities like yoga, Zumba and rope skipping. I am delighted to say that an initiative like this will help create a mindset for fitness in Vadodara and Gujarat at large. I am thankful to the Honble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya for starting this initiative. We received some terrific response from the public and I want to announce that we will continue to organise it every week in Vadodara. Former Indian cricketer Rajesh Chauhan, who played 21 Tests and 35 ODIs from 1993 to 1998, taking 76 international wickets, praised the initiative, saying: I am glad to be part of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Vadodara which is a fantastic jan andolan by the Government of India and Sports Authority of India. It was nice to see the enthusiasm of so many elderly as well as young people on a cold winter morning here. I believe everyone should take part in this movement and improve their immunity and make themselves fitter through such initiatives. If we look back at the COVID-19 period, everyone got aware about fitness and immunity and cycling I personally think is the best way to get fit. It is a one-time capital investment in a good cycle and then you can not only make yourself fit but also make environment clean around you and reduce air pollution. Nandini Agasara, who secured bronze in the heptathlon at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, shared her excitement about being part of this groundbreaking initiative. I am very proud to be part of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement. I was very happy to see both young and old individuals brimming with energy and participating in all kinds of physical activities, whether it was zumba, yoga or rope skipping. I would urge everyone to be part of this movement and invest at least 30 minutes to 1 hour daily on their own fitness and health, said Nandini, who is also a Target Olympic Podium Scheme athlete. Launched by Honble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in December 2024, Fit India Sundays on Cycle has grown into a mass movement, encouraging fitness, environmental cleanliness, and sustainability, with over 22 lakh participants across more than 2 lakh locations. I am very proud to be part of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement. I was very happy to see both young and old individuals brimming with energy and participating in all kinds of physical activities, whether it was zumba, yoga or rope skipping. I would urge everyone to be part of this movement and invest at least 30 minutes to 1 hour daily on their own fitness and health, said Nandini, who is also a Target Olympic Podium Scheme athlete. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Top celebrities such as Ayushmann Khurana, Rohit Shetty, Saiyami Kher, Sharvari, Amit Sial, Rahul Bose, Madhurima Tuli, Mia Maelzer, and Gul Panag have also expressed their support for this initiative. They have been awarded the title of Fit India Icon. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 4 Jan 2026 6:02 pm

Cost of missing govt files: 5,082-crore water bill

The Times of India 4 Jan 2026 4:33 am

Dilapidated house collapses in Nyay Mandir area

The Times of India 4 Jan 2026 3:55 am

Traffic offender alleges torture by cops, DCP to probe

The Times of India 4 Jan 2026 3:55 am

Rare kidney cancer case treated at Karamsad hospital

The Times of India 4 Jan 2026 3:54 am

Fake food delivery boy robs 74-year-old

The Times of India 4 Jan 2026 3:39 am

Shreyas Iyer To Join Mumbai Squad In Jaipur, Set To Feature In Last Two Vijay Hazare Trophy Matches

Vijay Hazare Trophy: India batter Shreyas Iyer will arrive in Jaipur on Sunday and will feature in Mumbai's next two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, said Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar. Iyer has completed the last phase of his rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, and after being cleared for return to competitive cricket, he will play Mumbais final two league matches against Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on January 6 and 8, respectively. Shreyas will go to Jaipur tomorrow and will play the last two matches of this ongoing competition after getting the necessary clearance from the CoE. Its definitely a very, very big boost for the Mumbai team, said Khanvilkar to IANS on Saturday. The two games will be of huge importance to Iyer as hes included in the squad for the ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 11 in Vadodara, subject to getting fitness clearance, especially with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and committee member RP Singh in attendance. Iyer, Indias ODI vice-captain, suffered a serious spleen laceration while attempting to take a diving catch of Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25. Subsequent scans at a hospital in Sydney revealed internal bleeding that required immediate hospitalisation and intensive care. He underwent a minor surgical procedure to control the bleeding and was closely monitored by local medical specialists in Australia and India, including the Indian team doctor, before his condition improved and he flew back home. After a rest period, Iyer underwent rehab sessions and more tests before resuming lightweight gym training. On December 24, Iyer resumed batting for around 30-45 minutes at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) nets in Mumbai, where he was reported to be showing no signs of discomfort. Subsequent scans at a hospital in Sydney revealed internal bleeding that required immediate hospitalisation and intensive care. He underwent a minor surgical procedure to control the bleeding and was closely monitored by local medical specialists in Australia and India, including the Indian team doctor, before his condition improved and he flew back home. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Shreyas went through a lot of simulation tests at the CoE and did well. He only had one problem to overcome, which was related to his weight. Due to the injury, his weight had reduced, and he wasn't getting the power in his shots. But in the last few days, that aspect was worked out, and hes now fit to play, said a source tracking Iyers recovery to IANS. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 3 Jan 2026 5:38 pm

BCA to hold elections on Feb 15

The Times of India 3 Jan 2026 4:38 am

Meenesh Shahs tenure as NDDB chairman extended

The Times of India 3 Jan 2026 4:37 am

High water levels keep migratory birds away from Wadhwana

The Times of India 3 Jan 2026 4:03 am

New Zealand series: Md Siraj, Pants ODI future in focus

New Delhi, Jan 2: The indefatigable duo of Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj is expected to be the big talking point on Saturday when the selectors pick a 15-member Indian ODI squad for a three-match series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara. While no major shake ups can be foreseen in the squad []

The Shillong Times 3 Jan 2026 3:59 am

23-year-old arrested for murdering suspicious fianc

The Times of India 2 Jan 2026 11:12 pm

Robber who struck Abad house nabbed

The Times of India 2 Jan 2026 11:12 pm

Pant In Focus Ahead Of Selectors Meeting To Pick Indias ODI Squad For New Zealand Series

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: With the Ajit Agarkar-led national senior selection committee set to meet in online mode on Saturday to finalise Indias squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, the debate over whether Rishabh Pant can retain his place in the squad will be under huge focus. A majority of players who played in the 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa, including the veteran Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are surely going to be there for the three matches against a New Zealand squad which has a fair mix of youngsters and experienced campaigners. The series begins in Vadodara on January 11, and is followed by clashes in Rajkot and Indore on January 14 and 18 respectively. But when the matter comes to having Pant in the ODI squad, expect a serious discussion to happen in the selection meeting. Pant's form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy has been uneven, with just one half-century in four matches, totalling to 121 runs coming at an average of 30.25. Pant has not played an ODI since featuring against Sri Lanka in August 2024 - it came after he missed substantial game time due to recovering from injuries sustained in a life-threatening car accident in December 2022. His recent domestic performances have done little to bolster his case, and add to it, KL Rahuls sparkling form as a first-choice keeper-batter in the ODI team means Pant has been left warming the bench. In 2025, Pant didnt play a single ODI and was an unused member of the victorious Champions Trophy squad, as well as in the series win over South Africa. Making things complicated for Pant is the re-emergence of Ishan Kishan, whos now in the T20 World Cup squad on the back of blazing form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, as well as Dhruv Jurel making big runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Already out of India's T20I side and with his ODI prospects looking bleak, Pant has effectively only the IPL and a handful of Tests later this year to showcase his continued relevance to India's white-ball plans. Another name likely to feature in discussions by the selection committee is in-form left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal, who has scored three centuries in four games in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. But with captain Shubman Gill returning, as well as Rohit, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad around, it will be interesting to see how the selectors go about in accommodating Padikkal in the squad. Another name likely to feature in discussions by the selection committee is in-form left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal, who has scored three centuries in four games in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Also Read: Live Cricket Score If the youngsters are to be rested in order to keep them fresh for the T20 World Cup, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami can be in frame of a comeback, though whether the selection committee opts to recall him is uncertain. The spin department appears settled due to the presence of Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 2 Jan 2026 2:38 pm

WTT Youth Contender: 334 players from 10 countries, Feeder Series in Vadodara

The second edition of the WTT Youth Contender, featuring U-11 to U-19 categories, will be held from January 2 to 5, followed by the WTT Feeder Series from January 7 to 11

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 4:02 am

Unidentified body found near bridge in Jambua

The Times of India 2 Jan 2026 2:07 am

VMC begins clearing Vishwamitri floodplain

The Times of India 2 Jan 2026 2:06 am

Panchayat computer operator caught taking bribe

The Times of India 1 Jan 2026 10:54 pm

Nicholas Lee To Take Over As New Strength And Conditioning Coach Of Indian Womens Team

Sussex County Cricket Club: Nicholas Lee is set to take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team. Sources familiar with the matter told IANS that Lee is likely to join the Indian team after the 2026 season of the Womens Premier League (WPL) is over on February 5 in Vadodara. Yes, its confirmed that Lee will be the new S&C coach of the Indian womens cricket team. Australias Nathan Kiely was also in talks, but Lee was always in the running for this role. Once WPL is over, Lee will link up with the Indian team, sources further said. After the five-team WPL is over, India will play a multi-format series in Australia from February 15 to March 9. The multi-format tour begins with the T20I leg, starting at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on February 15, followed by games at Manuka Oval, Canberra, and Adelaide Oval on February 19 and 21, respectively. Focus will then shift to the ODI series, where India enters as World Cup winners. The series will begin at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on February 24. The second and third ODIs will be staged at Hobarts Bellerive Oval on February 27 and March 1, respectively. The third ODI match was previously moved to Hobart from Melbourne by Cricket Australia (CA) due to floodlight issues. The tour culminates with a day-night Test at the WACA Ground in Perth, set to take place from March 69. Coming to Lee, hes an experienced strength and conditioning coach specialising in physical preparation and conditioning in elite sports. His recent assignment was serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the Gulf Giants in season four of the UAEs ILT20. Lee previously worked as the strength and conditioning coach of Afghanistan's mens team from January 2024 to December 2025, and served as head of physical performance at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) from March 2020 to January 2024. Coming to Lee, hes an experienced strength and conditioning coach specialising in physical preparation and conditioning in elite sports. His recent assignment was serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the Gulf Giants in season four of the UAEs ILT20. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Lee, a graduate of Anglia Ruskin University, played 13 first-class matches as a right-handed batter, amassing 490 runs at 30.62, including three half-centuries and a highest score of 79 not out. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 1 Jan 2026 7:52 pm

WPL 2026: Ismail, Illingworth And Carey Join Mumbai Indians Pre-season Camp

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have bolstered their 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) preparations with the arrival of former South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail and the Australian duo of Milly Illingworth and Nicola Carey at their training camp, said the franchise on Thursday. Over the weekend, MI began their training camp to defend their title in the fourth edition of the WPL. MI have won two of the three WPL seasons so far and will kick off their campaign on January 9 against 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the DY Patil Stadium. Shabnim previously played for MI and was brought back by the franchise in the mega auction held in New Delhi in November 2025. For Milly and Nicola, this will be the first time for them featuring in the WPL. Here we are. We already started our journey, 2026, and the way these youngsters are coming forward, really excited about this season and with quality players, like Shabnim Ismail. All others will come, but Shabnim is always special - the way she performs and is a genuine quick bowler and competitor, and whenever she's around in our group, the vibes are different. So again, looking forward for one more season with her and looking forward that she'll do well the way she has done in the past, said Jhulan Goswami, MIs bowling coach and mentor. Here we are. We already started our journey, 2026, and the way these youngsters are coming forward, really excited about this season and with quality players, like Shabnim Ismail. All others will come, but Shabnim is always special - the way she performs and is a genuine quick bowler and competitor, and whenever she's around in our group, the vibes are different. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The 28-day tournament will be played across two venues in Navi Mumbai and BCA Stadium, Vadodara. This is the first time the WPL will be held in the January-February window, after the first three seasons were played in February-March just before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 1 Jan 2026 2:40 pm

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians Players And Staff Celebrate New Year Within Camp

DY Patil Stadium: Players and coaching staff of the Mumbai Indians Womens Premier League (WPL) squad kicked off the new year in style with an in-house celebration. The franchise arranged a party for all the members who have already joined the camp and started training ahead of the fourth edition of the tournament. MI shared a video of the celebrations across their social media handles, featuring the players, alongside head coach Lisa Keightley and bowling coach Jhulan Goswami, cutting a cake, dancing, and enjoying themselves. They captioned the video, writing, Walking into 2026 in style. Two-time champions MI commenced their training camp on December 30, with the fourth edition of WPL set to take place across two venues: the first leg in Navi Mumbais DY Patil Stadium and the second in Vadodaras Kotambi Stadium from January 9 to February 5. Speaking about the camp, Keightley had said, It's really good. We've had one training. It was great to work with domestic players. Really excited to see what they can do. Its a good opportunity to watch, to see and communicate and make connections with the players. I'm really excited and really impressed with what I have seen so far. So let's see how we go for the rest of the week. The defending champions will kick off their campaign on the opening day of the tournament, January 9, 2026, against the WPL 2024 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Speaking about the camp, Keightley had said, It's really good. We've had one training. It was great to work with domestic players. Really excited to see what they can do. Its a good opportunity to watch, to see and communicate and make connections with the players. I'm really excited and really impressed with what I have seen so far. So let's see how we go for the rest of the week. Also Read: Live Cricket Score MI Squad for WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, Kamalini G, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Rahila Firdous, Sajana S, Sanskriti Gupta, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Milly Illingworth, Saika Ishaque Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 1 Jan 2026 1:10 pm

MSU student bags Schott Fiolax Scholarship

The Times of India 1 Jan 2026 2:36 am

CGST organizes trade outreach programme

The Times of India 1 Jan 2026 2:35 am

Hopes rise for restoration of rickety Mandvi pavilion

The Times of India 1 Jan 2026 2:34 am

Video lands man in trouble for public urination

The Times of India 1 Jan 2026 2:34 am

Two-day Millet Mahotsav in Vadodara - Times of India

Two-day Millet Mahotsav in Vadodara Times of India

Google News 1 Jan 2026 2:34 am

Start-up conclave to begin on Jan 3

The Times of India 1 Jan 2026 2:18 am

Opposition, activists gun for civic engineers

The Times of India 31 Dec 2025 3:03 am

IndiGo launches VadodaraNavi Mumbai flight service

The Times of India 31 Dec 2025 1:30 am

Gujarat athletes shine at 69th National School Games

The Times of India 31 Dec 2025 12:43 am

VMC to install GI cables on 17 bridges ahead of Uttarayan

The Times of India 31 Dec 2025 12:24 am

Two die as vehicle hits their bike

The Times of India 30 Dec 2025 11:15 pm

Manhole death: VMC suspends engineer for negligence

The Times of India 30 Dec 2025 5:25 am

Sevak Project brings breast cancer screening to villages

The Times of India 30 Dec 2025 5:10 am

20-year-old dies in bus-bike collision

The Times of India 30 Dec 2025 5:09 am

Manjalpur MLA thwarts digital arrest threat

The Times of India 30 Dec 2025 5:09 am

589 conferred degrees at AAU convocation

The Times of India 30 Dec 2025 4:52 am

Kavach 4.0 Commissioned On Bajwa-Ahmedabad Section, Vadodara DRM Explains Safety Features - Menafn.com

Kavach 4.0 Commissioned On Bajwa-Ahmedabad Section, Vadodara DRM Explains Safety Features Menafn.com

Google News 29 Dec 2025 6:37 pm

BJPs new Gujarat state executive triggers debate over factional balance, regional representation

AHMEDABAD: The BJPs long-awaited announcement of its Gujarat state executive has reshaped the partys internal power structure, with the new team under state president Jagdish Vishwakarma triggering fresh debate over leadership influence, factional balance, and regional representation within the party. The Gujarat BJP saw a major organisational reshuffle late Saturday night after newly appointed state president Jagdish Vishwakarma announced his full team, ending weeks of speculation and setting off fresh discussions within the party. Ten leaders have been appointed as state vice presidents, while Anirudh Dave, Dr Prashant Korat, Hitendrasinh Chauhan, and Ajay Brahmabhatt have been elevated as general secretaries, positions that form the partys command structure. The BJP leadership insists the intent is organisational strengthening. According to the party, seasoned leaders have been entrusted with vice-presidential roles, while a representative mix has been created among general secretaries and ministers to sharpen booth-level efficiency and message delivery ahead of upcoming political wars. Simultaneously, state presidents of the Kisan Morcha, Yuva Morcha, Mahila Morcha, SC-ST, OBC, and Minority Morcha were announced, completing the social and political architecture of the party. Gujarat BJP chief spokesperson Dr Anil Patel sought to set the tone, revealing that a meeting was held with the newly appointed office bearers, the state president, and the organisation's general secretary immediately after the announcement. They were formally introduced and guided on their responsibilities, Patel said, underlining the partys expectations. Our focus is clear. how to strengthen the organisation and how to take the development work of the Gujarat government to the people. Every office bearer must understand what their role is in that mission. New responsibilities have been assigned with one objective - to support the government and ensure the party is ready for every program. Old and new office bearers will work in coordination. This is about teamwork, not titles, he added. However, the newly announced executive committee has once again brought allegations of factionalism to the surface. Several leaders considered close to former state BJP president CR Patil are conspicuously absent from the list, fuellign speculation of a deliberate sidelining. In contrast, leaders perceived to be from camps opposing Patil appear to have gained prominence, suggesting an intentional recalibration of internal power. The new BJP state executive has also drawn criticism over regional imbalance, with no general secretary appointed from South Gujarat, a long-time party stronghold, while Saurashtra has secured three of the posts, triggering allegations of geographical favouritism. The announcement has also sparked discontent at the local level. The elevation of a Surendranagar district leader to the post of state general secretary has drawn attention, as he had earlier faced opposition from party workers in his home district. The decision has surprised party cadres and reinforced concerns that grassroots feedback was overlooked. The appointment of Ajay Brahmabhatt from Kheda as general secretary has similarly led to murmurs within the party, with leaders from Vadodara and North Gujarat feeling they were sidelined. The reshuffle has also revived memories of past internal battles. Leaders who had publicly differed with CR Patils working style or whose names surfaced during controversies such as the Patrika episode have now found space in the new structure. Former minister Ganpat Vasava, widely seen as a Patil opponent, has been appointed state president of the Scheduled Tribes Morcha, while Zhankhanaben Patel, whose Assembly ticket was earlier cut, has been rewarded with a vice-presidential post in the state committee. The new executive has also renewed debate over the BJPs stated principle of one person, one position. Party critics note that several leaders who already hold organisational or governmental responsibilities have been included again in the state executive. This has raised questions within party circles about consistency in applying the rule and about internal discipline in the formation of the expanded committee.

The New Indian Express 29 Dec 2025 5:06 pm

19-year-old youth held for killing minor girl

The Times of India 29 Dec 2025 5:39 am

Two injured as stray cow ramps into bike

The Times of India 29 Dec 2025 5:22 am

UP-based chain snatching gang busted, one arrested

The Times of India 29 Dec 2025 5:06 am

NH 48 sees spate of accidents, woman killed

The Times of India 29 Dec 2025 5:06 am

Panchmahals nondescript villages turn havens for paper marriages - Times of India

Panchmahals nondescript villages turn havens for paper marriages Times of India

Google News 29 Dec 2025 3:17 am

One dead, 15 injured as truck rams into bus near Dahod

The Times of India 28 Dec 2025 3:58 am

IndiGo cancels evening MumbaiVadodara flight

The Times of India 28 Dec 2025 3:25 am

Out For Family Dinner, Man, 40, Dies After Falling Into Manhole In Gujarat

A man out for dinner with his family died after falling into an open manhole in Vadodara, officials said on Saturday.

NDTV 27 Dec 2025 8:31 pm

Vadodara to get direct flight to Navi Mumbai from Dec 30

The Times of India 27 Dec 2025 4:18 am

Man dies after falling into open manhole in Manjalpur

The Times of India 27 Dec 2025 4:01 am

Man dies after scooter skids in Diwalipura

The Times of India 27 Dec 2025 4:01 am

CM flags off development works worth 957cr in city

The Times of India 27 Dec 2025 3:43 am

Gujarat MLA Urges PM Modi For Urgent Action As Over 100 Youths Trapped In Myanmar Seek Help

Vadodara MLA Ketan Inamdar urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rescue over 100 Indian youths stranded in Myanmar after being trapped in a cyber scam racket.

News18 26 Dec 2025 10:15 pm

Over 100 Gujarati youths trapped in Myanmar, forced to involve in cybercrimes

AHMEDABAD: What began as a dream of well-paying foreign jobs has turned into a horrifying ordeal for more than 100 youths from Gujarat, who are now trapped in Myanmar after falling victim to an international cyber-scam racket. Lured by fake data-entry job offers promising easy work and attractive salaries, these young menmany from Vadodara districts Savli and Desar talukaswere sent abroad by agents posing as legitimate recruiters. However, soon after reaching Myanmar, the reality turned nightmarish. Instead of employment, they allegedly faced confinement, coercion, and were forced to participate in illegal cybercrime operations. According to the youths, they were made to work for 14 to 18 hours a day under threats and intimidation. Any attempt to resist reportedly invited severe consequences. Their plight came to light after a video appeal surfaced on social media, showing exhausted and frightened youths pleading with the Government of India and the Ministry of External Affairs to rescue them. For nearly 20 days, the victims claim they have been hiding in hell-like conditions at a safe house operated by a local NGO in Myanmars Maya Wadi area. With almost no money, dying phone batteries, and limited access to help, hope is fast fading. One of the trapped youths, Kunjan Shah from Sandhasal village, shared his ordeal through a viral audio message. We were brought here in the name of jobs, he said, his voice trembling. But we were forced into illegal work for 14 to 18 hours daily. We escaped when we got a chance. Now we have no money, no phone balance, and no support. Fear escalated further after news emerged that the Ahmedabad Crime Branch had recently busted a Myanmar-based cybercrime racket. Realising they were likely entangled in the same criminal network, the youths fled the company, choosing uncertainty over captivity. Despite reports that Myanmar authorities have cleared their immigration status, the youths allege that no concrete assistance from Indian officials has reached them yet. Back in Gujarat, families are shattered. Kunjans parents, Jayeshbhai and Hansabhen, broke down while speaking to the media. They revealed that their son had travelled to Thailand and later Myanmar four months ago in search of a better future. We dont want money or compensation, they said tearfully. We just want our son and all the other children to come home safely. As anxiety spreads among families, political pressure is building. On December 26, Savli MLA Ketan Inamdar wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging immediate intervention. He also reached out to Vadodara MP Dr. Hemang Joshi for support. In his letter, the MLA stated that Kunjan Shah and around 10 youths from Desar taluka, along with nearly 100 Indians, are currently stranded in Myanmar after being cheated under false job schemes. This is not an isolated incident, Inamdar said. More than 100 Indian youths are suffering. Ten are from Vadodara district, and one is from my own village.

The New Indian Express 26 Dec 2025 5:35 pm

Work on 30 road projects to begin in Vadodara today

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 4:03 am

Grandmother, grandson die in hit-and-run on NH 48

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 4:03 am

Water supply in Manjalpur to be hit

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 3:48 am

Copper cables stolen from Makarpura GIDC

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:13 am

Low-cost copper powder detects diabetes instantly

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:12 am

Padra man loses 90L in alleged bitcoin scam

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 6:19 am

Bystander shot alongside case witness in Dahod

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 6:19 am

Truck hits stationary bus on NH 48, one dead

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 6:19 am

VMC has spent 195 crore on treating 90MLD of sewage

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 6:03 am

Gambling debts led 29-year-old to steal vehicles

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 6:03 am

42 MSU students intern at Sayajibaug Zoo

The Times of India 23 Dec 2025 3:52 am

Three loan sharks held for extorting senior citizen

The Times of India 23 Dec 2025 3:34 am

Padra murder mimics chilling 2014 case

The Times of India 22 Dec 2025 12:23 am

Cyber gang scams 82-year-old of 1.12cr

The Times of India 22 Dec 2025 12:22 am