Delhi Police bust narco-extortion network, seize 2 kg Pakistani-origin heroin
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Delhi Police Special Cell, in a joint operation with the Gujarat Crime Branch, has busted a narco-extortion network operating between Delhi and Gujarat and recovered 2 kg of Pakistani-origin heroin valued at around Rs 12 crore. Police said an accused associated with the Rohit Godara and Mahendra Delana gang was arrested during the operation. The accused has been identified as 31-year-old Kuldeep Swami, a resident of Rajasthan's Churu. According to police, Swami was involved in a major narco-extortion module and was wanted in connection with a high-profile extortion case involving approximately Rs 10 crore registered in Gujarat's Vadodara. During the investigation, police recovered 2 kg of high-quality heroin, a car, and currency notes used for hawala token verification. A secret cavity was also found in the recovered vehicle, police said. Investigators are now probing the alleged links of the network with gangsters Godara and Delana, along with possible connections to Pakistan-based narcotics networks. The latest action comes amid a series of operations by the Delhi Police against criminal networks involved in extortion, narcotics and arms-related offences. Earlier, on August 26, the Delhi Police Special Cell had arrested two alleged sympathisers of the Gogi gang who were reportedly planning to commit extortion-related crimes. Police had identified the accused as 22-year-old Chirag, a resident of Narela, and 26-year-old Sagar, a resident of Haryana's Sonipat. The two were arrested near the Munak Canal on August 19 following a tip-off, officials said. A .32-bore semi-automatic pistol along with four live cartridges, a country-made single-shot pistol and two mobile phones were recovered from their possession, according to a senior police officer. In another case, on March 19, a team of the Delhi Police Special Cell apprehended a proclaimed offender who had allegedly been evading arrest in connection with an Arms Act case registered in Delhi. The accused, identified as 26-year-old Jaswinder Singh, a resident of Haryana's Ambala, was wanted in an FIR registered at Jagatpuri Police Station under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. Police had said Singh had been absconding since the registration of the case and was subsequently declared a proclaimed offender by a court.
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Established new benchmarks of good governance: Prez Murmu extends birthday wishes to PM Modi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that over the past 25 years, during his tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, he has established several new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. President Murmu took to social media 'X' and said, Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Over the past 25 years, during your tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, you have established many new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. While advancing on the path of modern progress with a sense of cultural pride, our countrymen are realising the harmony between heritage and development. I pray to God for your excellent health and long life, so that you may continue to relentlessly advance your campaign of public service and nation-building, the President said. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, in present-day Gujarat. PM Modi was born three years after India's Independence in 1947, making him the first Prime Minister of the country to have been born in independent India. He grew up in a modest family and helped at his family's tea stall during his childhood. He became an RSS pracharak in Ahmedabad in 1972, beginning a period of full-time organisational work. During the Emergency of 1975-77, he participated in activities associated with the movement opposing the Emergency and seeking the restoration of democracy. He completed a master's degree in political science from Gujarat University. PM Modi began working as the BJP's General Secretary in Gujarat in 1987, marking his formal rise within the party organisation. One of his first major assignments in the BJP involved the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation election, where the party recorded its first victory in the civic body. In the 1990 Gujarat Assembly election, the BJP emerged as the state's second-largest party behind the Congress. The BJP won 121 seats in the Gujarat Assembly in the 1995 election, when PM Modi was working in the party's organisational structure. He became a BJP national secretary in 1995 and was given responsibility for the party's activities in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. He subsequently became the BJP's General Secretary (Organisation), one of the party's senior organisational positions. He played an organisational role in the BJP's preparations for the 1998 Lok Sabha election, when the BJP emerged as the largest constituent of the government formed under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He became the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, and went on to serve in the post for more than 12 years. He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from both Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Vadodara in Gujarat. He won both seats in the 2014 election and subsequently retained Varanasi. The BJP won 282 Lok Sabha seats in the 2014 general election, giving the party a majority on its own. He was sworn in as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, with then President Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan. PM Modi contested Varanasi again in the 2019 Lok Sabha election and won the seat for a second consecutive time. The BJP won 303 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 general election. PM Modi contested the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency for the third consecutive general election in 2024. PM Modi won Varanasi in the 2024 election and retained the constituency for a third consecutive term. The BJP won 240 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general election, below the 272 seats required for a majority on its own. PM Modi subsequently took oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term.
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The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 178 Draftsman, Work Assistant and More Posts. The online application opens on 11-09-2026, and closes on 25-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through VMC website, vmc.gov.in.
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From Varanasi to Vadnagar, BJYM plans 21-Day youth 'seva yatra' across 10 states
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 14 (IANS) More than 1,000 young volunteers from across the country will take part in a 21-day Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Seva Yatra connecting Prime Minister Narendra Modis childhood home town of Vadnagar in Gujarat with his parliamentary constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, organisers said on Monday. The Varanasi to Vadnagar Seva Yatra will begin on September 17 and continue until October 7, with participants travelling simultaneously in two directions from Vadnagar to Varanasi and from Varanasi to Vadnagar. The campaign is being organised to mark and draw inspiration from 25 years of PM Modis public life and his emphasis on public service and nation-building. BJYM national president and Vadodara Lok Sabha MP Hemang Joshi said the programme would not be limited to a motorcycle journey, but would seek to involve young people in community service activities along the routes. Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years of public life represent an inspiring journey of service, dedication and putting the nation first for the youth of India. This Seva Yatra from Varanasi to Vadnagar is an effort to transform that philosophy of life into a resolve of the nations youth, Joshi said. Our objective is to ensure that the youth of India are not merely spectators of change, but active participants in nation-building, he added. The participants, or Seva Yatris, will come from several parts of the country, including Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Bihar and the Northeast. The organisers said the participation of young people from different regions, languages and cultures was intended to reinforce the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. The Yatra will cover 20 routes named after sacred Indian rivers and pass through 10 states, 193 districts, 773 tehsils and 1,159 villages. At each halt, the participants will undertake service-oriented activities. Nearly 25 types of initiatives have been planned, including tree plantation and the creation of Seva Vatikas, cleanliness drives, Nasha Mukt Bharat and TB Mukt Bharat campaigns, water conservation and awareness programmes for a plastic-free India. The programme will also include the honouring of saints and seers and felicitations for sanitation workers. Joshi said the organisers would avoid traditional receptions for the participants and instead focus on cleanliness and community service. Under the Swachhta Se Swagat initiative, local BJYM workers will conduct cleanliness drives at each destination two days before the Seva Yatris arrive, he added. The Yatra will also establish a symbolic connection between Vadnagar and Varanasi through river water. Participants travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi will carry sacred water from rivers in Gujarat for Jalabhishek at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Those travelling in the opposite direction will carry sacred water from rivers in Uttar Pradesh for Jalabhishek at Shri Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Vadnagar. Joshi said rivers were central to Indias civilisation, culture and faith and that using river water as a symbol of the Yatra was intended to represent cultural unity and a shared commitment to service. Nation-building is not the responsibility of the government alone. It is the responsibility of every citizen, and particularly of the youth. Inspired by PM Modi, we want every young Indian to make seva a part of their life in their respective communities and contribute to the building of a Viksit Bharat, he asserted. The Yatra will therefore seek to link Vadnagar, associated with PM Modis childhood and formative years, with Varanasi, where he has represented the constituency in the Lok Sabha and continued his public life.
Hindu shop refuses to give Ganesh Chaturthi donation, attacked
Gujarat: A dispute over donations for Ganpati Chaturthi celebrations turned violent in Gujarats Vadodara after a group of young men vandalised a shop when its owner refused to pay as a donation. The incident occured in Chokhandi area at a store called Rajasthan Kulfi Store. The men demanded Rs 21,000 as a contribution from the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Caribbean Premier League: Before the chat with Pooja Vastrakar began, Shikha Pandey quizzed her on what the ongoing stint in the Womens Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) had taught her so far. The answer from Pooja, who also went on a cruise trip, had nothing to do with her bowling, batting, or anything she might carry into a match. I learnt to enjoy everything from Qiana (Joseph), because we Indians do a lot of overthinking when it comes to our games and other small things. Here in the Caribbean, I'm learning a lot. They enjoy their present moment and small things. So, I'm sure it'll be great if I go back to India, she said in a quick reply. For most cricketers, life about playing in a global franchise T20 league is mostly about showcasing your skills and then picking up lessons from other players and coaches. For Pooja, the seam-bowling all-rounder currently playing for Barbados Tridents in the WCPL, it is something else to live and follow the new-found philosophy acquired via a shoulder injury layoff. Pooja isnt a stranger to injuries needing surgeries -- she went through a right-knee ACL reconstruction in 2017, before she had played for India, and was followed by a second operation on the left knee the following year. But the shoulder surgery done after the 2024 Womens T20 World Cup has been a perspective-altering event for Pooja. The surgery was done on a torn supraspinatus tendon in her shoulder. Rehab at the CoE ran to almost nine months, before a hamstring injury delayed her return to competitive cricket. But once the fitness certificate came through she turned out for RCB in the fag end of the WPL, where the side won the title and has since played in whatever tournament has been available to her. Navigating loneliness despite being around a plethora of players and specialists was hard for Pooja, who picked up a few wise lessons. There's a lot to learn because you spend a lot of time alone while in CoE, Bengaluru and you don't want to go back to your old life because cricket is a team sport and we always do training or sessions with the team. But when you go to the rehab, the feeling of loneliness is very strong, and it eats you up from the inside. At the same time, it teaches you a lot and makes you stronger. You build a lot of knowledge - you learn about your body, training, physiotherapy and load management. So, there's a lot to learn because people like me say that I've had three surgeries and spent a lot of time alone, Pooja told IANS in a select virtual interaction organised by FanCode, the official broadcaster of WCPL in India. Whenever a player has to face the rehab and recovery route, their go-to person is now Pooja. A lot of players don't even call their physios instead, they call me and say, 'I've had an injury. What should I do? They sometimes have fun with me. In CoE, the physios said that I have enough knowledge to deal with small injuries by myself. It's because you live in that atmosphere, you get that knowledge and learn a lot about yourself. Support also came from the people in her life close friends, family, CoE trainers, physios and the management at RCB consisting of coaches, trainer, physio and captain Smriti Mandhana. Theres a time when after an injury, there are a lot of biomechanical changes. In India, there is no awareness of it and people don't have knowledge. They compare the previous Pooja with the current Pooja. Like if someone has come from a knee surgery, even if they get a fitness certificate after nine months, the biomechanical changes in the ground will still be there. If someone is limping, it is very easy to judge in India that she is limping because he is injured. But she is not injured, as she is playing, and has got a certificate. If she is bowling, it means she is fit. Biomechanical changes will be there all the time in life. How the player manages to play is down to her talent. If any player is playing at a higher level, no one is 100 percent fit. There are a lot of matches like WPL, international, bilateral series and domestic games. Everyone manages to play well. I felt really good that RCB supported me a lot. At one time, the pace of bowling was going up and down. They told me to come and will take care of me and even said that my batting is enough for them. That helps a lot because at one time, I thought that I was not enough. When you have a lot of talent within you, we don't understand it at that time. When someone tells you that you can do this, that moment changes a lot, she explained. For all the changes the shoulder surgery brought to Poojas life view, one thing has been thankfully untouched: her bowling action. She watched bowlers who keep hurting long after the surgeon has called the healing complete and the strength coach has signed off the numbers, and who end up rebuilt at the crease because nobody can find another answer. That has never been her, and she says so with a touchwood attached. The one concession is at the start of a session - a body coming back to load does not simply accept it because you have turned up, so her warm-up runs longer than it used to. The rest is a matter of getting reacquainted with her skillsets. Actually, I don't think about the future. If the body responds at that time, and there is a little pain, then the coping mechanism of the body is such that it holds. Yes, when you bowl after 2-3 months of injury, the load is different. The body is not used to the load. Initially, you will feel pain for 2-3 days. But later on, you will feel that it is normal and the same is said by physios. You are not used to the load, but then you like it. Yes, you feel a little fear that when you fall, your fear that it shouldn't get worse. But when you keep doing it, you get used to all these things. Then there comes a moment when you go up in life, and then it doesn't matter. The RCB connection is hard to miss, considering Pooja had a setback in her hamstring while trying to become match fit and eventually came at the final phase of WPL phase in Vadodara, albeit as a specialist batter. They picked me during the rehab, and that was a very big thing for me. They showed so much faith that if Pooja gets fit, she can do batting, bowling or fielding for us in any department. But getting confidence from a franchise is the biggest thing. I joined the team very late. So, I didn't get a chance to work that much. But whatever small talks I had with Anya (Shrubsole, assistant coach), she focuses a lot on planning. Like, we put in the balls that we know and during the tournament, we can't work much on the technical side. So, the main thing I learnt from them is that they focus a lot on planning. Like, what should be your plan A, plan B, plan C. If you're sending down a bouncer, yorker, slower ball or a stock ball, then you need a specific field. If that field doesn't work, then what's your plan B? So, I got to learn a lot from them in terms of planning. Back home in the MP T20 League, where she captained Chambal Ghariyals to winning the title, she barely bowled not due to the injury, but because she counted the youngsters in the squad, who were waiting for a game to showcase their skills. Pooja also likes what is coming through behind her and thinks the coaching has sharpened since her own age-group days. When small kids come to my hometown and ask questions, my answer is that the game has become very advanced. It's important to bring those three skills and now they are also learning like WPL and different tournaments are happening. So, their coaches have become very smart as they are moulding the kids to be all-rounders. So, it's looking good. Though Pooja hasnt set the WCPL on fire, her mood is still cheerful. Yes, it's been great. We haven't had a lot of matches so far. But the atmosphere of the team and the practices we've been doing and the matches that are coming up, we're very positive about that. Actually, our first match didn't go so well. But the bond of our team is great. It's very important for us and even more important for women's cricket because the way women's cricket is developing, and when we play in public, we get to perform in front of a lot of fans. We then get to represent our country, and if we don't get a lot of opportunities, then it becomes a very good tournament to make a comeback into the team. Its going to be close to two years since Pooja donned an India jersey, and while the comeback may happen, she doesnt think too much about the future, as she now prefers to go with the flow. I have done a lot of things in my life and we tend to plan a lot for doing this and that in our respective lifetime. But I don't know how many things I have achieved in my life out of it. Most of the time, we are result-oriented. We think more about the result. Everyone's wish list and manifestations are about the result. My go with the flow philosophy is due to the fact that I don't have to think about or to manifest for the result. Its going to be close to two years since Pooja donned an India jersey, and while the comeback may happen, she doesnt think too much about the future, as she now prefers to go with the flow. I have done a lot of things in my life and we tend to plan a lot for doing this and that in our respective lifetime. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I should follow the process as we become result-oriented a lot and forget the process. If the result is not clear, we get a lot of disappointment. But now I don't want all of that - I want to live in the present and be in that moment. Article Source: IANS
From sanitation workers to organ donation: Gujarats Ganeshotsav takes a community focus
Digital Desk | Surat, Sep 14 (IANS) Ganeshotsav celebrations in parts of Gujarat took a community-focussed turn this year, with sanitation workers felicitated in Surat, an appeal for organ donation made during the festival and traditional celebrations held in Jamnagar and Vadodara. At the Kamrej Assembly Karmayog Office in Surat, the idol of Lord Ganesh was installed in the presence of state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya and other officials after prayers and an 'aarti'. Sanitation workers and their families, who work through the night to keep the city clean, were specially felicitated during the event, while the first 'aarti' was performed by members of the sanitation worker families. Pansheriya said sanitation staff worked through the night to keep Surat clean and their contribution was important in maintaining cleanliness in the city and across the state. He called for people to worship together and conveyed a message of social harmony, saying that there should be no distinction between people as big or small. The event was organised under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, as part of programmes marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modis governance and public service journey. Pansheriya outlined government efforts to take public service and welfare initiatives to the people and prayed for the welfare, health and prosperity of citizens. He also urged people to ensure that government welfare and healthcare schemes reached those who needed them and could benefit from them. Linking the festival with a social cause, Pansheriya appealed to people to encourage organ donation during Ganeshotsav so that those awaiting transplants could receive a new lease of life. He called for greater public awareness and efforts to increase organ donation. Leaders and workers from the Kamrej Assembly constituency, along with a large number of people, attended the event, officials said. In Jamnagar, the Brahma Social Group organised the Open Saurashtra Modak Competition for the 18th consecutive year on Ganesh Chaturthi. A total of 44 participants competed across the children, women, men and senior citizen categories. The event promoted traditional, homemade and nutritious food while discouraging dependence on junk food. In Vadodara, Lord Ganpati was brought to the Laxmi Vilas Palace as part of the traditional procession of the royal family. The idol was prepared according to traditional practices and installed at the palace following rituals and prayers.
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Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 12 (IANS) Gujarat BJP in-charge Tarun Chugh concluded a five-day organisational tour of six districts in the state on Saturday, with a visit to Vadodara district where he held meetings with party office-bearers, elected representatives and cooperative leaders to review organisational work and discuss coordination in public service. Chugh, along with state BJP Organisation General Secretary Ratnakar, visited Gandhinagar, Kheda, Panchmahal, Dahod, Chhota Udepur and Vadodara between September 8 and 12. During the tour, meetings were held with party functionaries and other stakeholders to review the organisation's functioning and discuss measures to make it more active and stronger. During the Vadodara visit, Chugh and Ratnakar held separate meetings with organisational office-bearers, elected public representatives, cooperative leaders and the district coordination committee at the district BJP office. The meetings covered organisational planning, ongoing activities and programmes under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. Discussions also focused on strengthening coordination between the party organisation and public service activities. At the meeting with elected representatives and cooperative leaders, the BJP leaders called for continuous public contact at the local level and efforts to ensure the quick resolution of people's problems through public service activities. They also stressed the need to ensure that various government schemes reach every eligible beneficiary through saturation coverage. The meeting with the district coordination committee focused on improving coordination between organisational activities and public welfare work, as well as ensuring their effective implementation. The visit was attended by state BJP General Secretary Hitendrasinh Chauhan, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha national president and MP Hemang Joshi, state vice-president Rasik Prajapati, Vadodara district BJP president B.J. Brahmbhatt, district in-charge Dr Ritvij Patel, MLAs, party office-bearers, cooperative leaders, senior members and other party workers. The organisational tour was aimed at reviewing the party's functioning across the six districts and metropolitan areas and providing guidance on strengthening its organisational activities and coordination with public service initiatives, party sources said.
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Nepal floods: Gujarat collects DNA samples of kin of 29 missing people
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government has completed DNA sample collection from relatives of 29 of the 30 people from the state, including Non-Resident Gujaratis (NRGs), who remain missing or uncontactable following the August 26 flash floods in Nepal, particularly along the Nepal-Tibet border and Bhote Koshi River corridor. The samples are being processed for DNA profiling to help identify bodies and human remains recovered in the disaster. The process for the remaining missing person is also underway. The Gujarat State Non-Resident Gujaratis Foundation (NRGF), under the NRI Division of the General Administration Department, has been coordinating with the families and authorities in India and abroad to facilitate the DNA collection and identification process. The initiative is being carried out in accordance with guidelines issued by the Central government, under which designated forensic laboratories have been identified for DNA sample collection and profiling of first-degree relatives of missing persons. DNA profiling at laboratories designated for the purpose is being undertaken free of cost, as directed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Six designated laboratories in Gujarat are facilitating the process, with DNA profiling being undertaken in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Junagadh and Rajkot. The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar, is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs on DNA profiling of samples collected in India and their linkage with the identification process in Nepal. A 10-member NFSU forensic team has also been involved in the identification efforts in Nepal. Nepal Police has separately initiated DNA profiling of recovered bodies and human remains following the incident. NRGF has been personally contacting relatives of each missing person and guiding them about the designated laboratories, available facilities and the procedure for DNA sample collection and profiling. It has also been coordinating with NRGs and relatives living abroad to ascertain the action taken by local authorities in their respective countries. In cases involving relatives in New Zealand, the United States, Canada and African countries, NRGF has obtained information about DNA samples collected by authorities in those countries and the status of the identification process. In several cases, samples of relatives living abroad have already been collected through the respective local authorities. The DNA profiling reports are being sent directly by the designated laboratories to Nepalese authorities through the official email addresses and contact numbers notified by the them for the identification exercise. Nepal Police has also requested first-degree relatives of missing people living abroad to undergo DNA profiling at authorised forensic laboratories in their respective countries. The Gujarat Government, through the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), district administrations and NRGF, has been coordinating efforts to trace people from the state and Gujaratis living abroad who were reported missing or remain uncontactable after the floods. A consolidated list of missing and untraceable persons prepared by SEOC and NRGF has also been shared with the Nepal government. So far, 30 people, including NRGs, remain untraceable from the flood-affected areas. Those reported missing or out of contact include people from Ahmedabad, Anand, Banaskantha, Kheda, Gandhinagar, Surat, Valsad, Rajkot and other parts of Gujarat. Several had travelled to Nepal for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through different travel agencies and routes. The scale of the disaster has made conventional identification difficult in cases where bodies or human remains have been severely damaged or recovered in parts. Nepal has therefore begun a large-scale DNA identification exercise, with samples being collected from relatives and compared with DNA obtained from recovered remains. The DNA-based process is expected to help establish the identities of victims from Gujarat and other parts of India, as well as foreign nationals, and provide families with confirmation about the fate of relatives who remain missing.
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Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modis public reception in Vadodara, describing the gathering as evidence of the profound trust and commitment between the Prime Minister and the people. In a post on social media platform X, Shah said: The bond of profound trust and commitment Modi Ji shares with people has grown from strength to strength with the passage of time. HM Shahs remarks came as PM Modi visited Vadodara to inaugurate, dedicate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore. The programme at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda drew a large gathering, with PM Modi receiving an enthusiastic welcome from those attending the NaMo 4 Viksit Bharat event. The Prime Ministers visit centred on a major expansion of Gujarats transport and urban infrastructure. The most significant component was the dedication of three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. The sections Sanand (North)-Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale and New Saphale-Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) complete the Dedicated Freight Corridor network across its full length. The completed freight network is intended to provide faster movement of export-import cargo, strengthen links between industrial centres and ports, reduce logistics costs and ease congestion on Mumbais railway network. PM Modi also flagged off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT. A new passenger train between Vadodara and Tanda Road was also flagged off, while the Jobat-Tanda Road railway line, developed as part of the Chhota Udepur-Dhar project, was dedicated to the nation. The line is aimed at connecting remote and tribal areas of Alirajpur with the national rail network. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones for three railway projects spanning 329 km and costing more than Rs 9,700 crore. These include the third and fourth lines between Vadodara and Ratlam, gauge conversion of the Miyagam Karjan-Choranda-Malsar section and doubling of the Vishwamitri-Dabhoi section. Three National Highway projects worth around Rs 1,780 crore were also included, along with Gujarat government projects worth around Rs 2,600 crore. In his address, PM Modi linked the infrastructure programme to his broader vision of a Viksit Bharat, while praising residents for a cleanliness campaign undertaken ahead of his visit. He also spoke about manufacturing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, skills and employment, and urged young Indians to prepare for emerging sectors. The public response to the Vadodara programme had also drawn attention before the Prime Ministers arrival. Free registration for public participation was opened through BookMyShow by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation, with all available seats reportedly booked within an hour and more than 42,000 additional applicants placed on a waiting list. The event used digital M-Tickets and live QR-code verification for entry. After Vadodara, PM Modi travelled to Navsari and Mumbai to inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest 2026, making the day-long Gujarat-Maharashtra visit a combination of major infrastructure announcements in Vadodara and a focus on emerging financial technologies in Mumbai.
PM Modi's Gen Z Push: 'Jhooth Ki Goonj' Attack, 'Naaraaz Fufaji' Jibe In Vadodara
Days after his headline-making address at Delhi's SRCC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his message to Vadodara, the Gujarat city central to his political journey since 2014. In a speech aimed heavily at young Indians, PM Modi invoked Vadodara's educational legacy and urged youngsters to stay focused on ruth amid what he called the Opposition's jhooth ki goonj.
Naraz Fufa now has work: PM Modi takes swipe at critics in Gujarat
While speaking at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Gujarat's Vadodara, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 35,000 crore, PM Modi said the country's work culture has transformed over the past 12 years after the BJP came to power
PM Modi Inaugurates 150 Km Key Stretch Of Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway
With construction underway on the Valsad-Vapi section in South Gujarat and the Palghar, Virar, and JNPT (Navi Mumbai) sections in Maharashtra, the entire expressway is expected to be completed by 2027-2028.
From 2006-14, this freight corridor was just in files...: Modi slams Oppn, hails WDFC in Vadodara
From 2006-14, this freight corridor was just in files...: Modi slams Oppn, hails WDFC in Vadodara
Jhooth ki goonj: PM Modis dig at Rahul Gandhis outreach campaign in Vadodara
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a swipe at the political opponents while explaining the wider economic benefits of the Dedicated Freight Corridor. He used the phrase naraz fufa ji (literal meaning annoyed uncle) to dismiss an imagined objection that faster freight trains could hurt truck operators. While describing the operation of a double-stack container freight train between JNT Port in Mumbai and Vadodara, PM Modi said one such train could carry cargo equivalent to more than 250 trucks. The annoyed uncle will shout: what will happen to the truck operators? Where will the trucks go? What will happen to those who bought trucks? PM Modi said, referring to the critics as naraz fufa ji. His broader point was that rail freight would not eliminate road transport but would allow large volumes of goods to move rapidly across the country, while trucks could continue to perform other transport functions. The Prime Minister presented the freight corridor as an addition to Indias logistics capacity rather than a replacement for existing modes of transportation. The remarks came as PM Modi dedicated the final key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in Vadodara, completing the Dedicated Freight Corridor network. The three sections cover 326 route kilometres and were developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. The completed network is intended to separate freight and passenger traffic, increase cargo capacity and reduce transit times. The Prime Minister used another political formulation in his speech, contrasting what he called misleading claims with his government's presentation of development figures. There are people at every crossroads who can mislead you with jooth ki goonj (echo of lies). But Indias youth move with the sach ki hunkar (call of truth) and they move for the call of truth, he asserted. The remarks were made while discussing Indias expansion in renewable energy and emerging technologies. The country is focusing on solar, wind, hydro and nuclear energy because future industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, data centres and artificial intelligence would require large amounts of reliable electricity, he noted. He said India has developed more than 200 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity and referred to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, saying 55 lakh families across the country have installed rooftop solar systems, including 11 lakh families in Gujarat. PM Modi linked the growth of renewable energy with employment, saying the expansion had created opportunities in production, installation and servicing and had brought new vendors into the market. He also said India is working to secure supplies of uranium, critical minerals and rare-earth minerals through international agreements, describing the effort as part of preparations for the future of young Indians. The Prime Minister then shifted to skills and artificial intelligence, saying the changing economy required young people to acquire skills alongside formal degrees. He noted that the government is moving towards providing free online coaching for students preparing for competitive examinations, with teaching from what he described as he countrys best teachers. He also said a major government campaign would be launched to prepare young people for artificial intelligence. AI skills would not be limited to the IT sector and could be applied in agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and robotics, he said. Indias youth must become proficient in AI, he added, noting that young people could use the technology to develop agricultural solutions, healthcare applications, manufacturing improvements and robotics start-ups. The Vadodara programme involved projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore across railways, highways, housing, water supply, urban development and renewable energy. Three WDFC sections were dedicated to the nation, while new rail services were flagged off and foundations laid for additional railway and highway projects.
Gujarat: PM Modi lays foundation stone of development projects worth Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed using power and positions for public service. He praised Gujarat BJP workers for their commitment to people's welfare. Modi inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara. He highlighted public participation in Navsari's cleanliness and malnutrition-free initiatives. Such service efforts earn blessings, which are more valuable than votes.
PM Modi Highlights Faster Freight Movement, C-295 Production And AI Skills In Vadodara
Even files didn't get dedicated corridor: PM Modi slams Oppn, hails WDFC in Vadodara
PM Modi Receives Enthusiastic Welcome at Vadodara Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the crowd at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat event in Vadodara.
Queens iconic We Will Rock You, followed by Aari Aari from the hit film Dhurandhar, played
Queens iconic We Will Rock You and Aari Aari from Dhurandhar played in Vadodara as Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a grand entrance to loud cheers from a young crowd.
PM Modi Unveils Rail, Road Projects Worth Rs 35,000 Crore In Vadodara
PM Modi also flagged off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT, Mumbai.
Not jhooth ki goonj: PM Modi takes apparent dig at Rahul Gandhi in Vadodara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appeared to take a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign during an event in Vadodara, Gujarat. Without naming Gandhi directly, Modi contrasted what he called the clamour of lies with what he described as the resounding call of truth, in an apparent reference [] The post Not jhooth ki goonj: PM Modi takes apparent dig at Rahul Gandhi in Vadodara appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
PM Modi Praises Vadodaras Cleanliness Initiative, Urges Residents to Sustain Efforts
PM Modi commends Vadodaras cleanliness campaign, urging citizens to maintain efforts ahead of upcoming festivals. PM Modi Praises Vadodaras Cleanliness Initiative, Urges Residents to Sustain Efforts
Truth Will Defeat Jhooth Ki Goonj: PM Modi Targets Rahul Gandhi In Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara would give further momentum to the journey towards a Viksit Bharat
Vadodara to Mumbai in 90 mins: Vaishnaw addresses youth in Vadodara; hails bullet train progress
'Celebration of growth': PM Modi unveils projects worth Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially inaugurated a series of development projects in Vadodara, surpassing Rs 35,000 crore in value. He highlighted key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, signifying an important achievement for the nation. The announcement also included various railway and highway enhancements, aimed at bolstering national infrastructure and expediting India's transformation into a fully developed country.
India-made bullet train set for track tests in May-June 2027: Vaishnaw
Travel time between Vadodara and Mumbai will be reduced to 1.5 hours, claims the Railway Minister
India-made bullet train body frame ready, will be on track for testing in 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that the first body frame of the indigenously built bullet train has been completed and sent for a squeeze test. According to Vaishnaw, the bullet train will be on the tracks for testing by May or June of next year. Once bullet train service resumes, people will be able to reach Mumbai from Vadodara in just an hour and a half. Speaking at the 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat' event, Vaishnaw said that the bullet train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister after two to four months of testing.
PM Modi gets rousing welcome in Vadodara, to unveil projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an enthusiastic welcome from the young crowd at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Vadodara on Tuesday, as thousands of people gathered for an event marking the launch and dedication of major infrastructure projects in Gujarat. PM Modi arrived in Vadodara as part of his visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra, with the Vadodara programme centred on development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore. The Prime Minister is scheduled to lay foundation stones, inaugurate and dedicate several rail, road, urban development and renewable energy projects to the nation. A key highlight of the programme is the dedication of three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. The sections are Sanand (North)-Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale, and New Saphale-Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). The commissioning of these sections marks the completion of the WDFC across its entire length. The corridor will provide direct freight connectivity to JNPA, facilitating the movement of export-import cargo between industrial centres and the port while helping reduce transit time and logistics costs and easing congestion on Mumbais railway network. PM Modi will also flag off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon, and New JNPT, Mumbai. A new passenger train service between Vadodara and Tanda Road will also be flagged off, benefiting people in Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, and Alirajpur districts. The Prime Minister will dedicate the Jobat-Tanda Road new railway line, developed as part of the Chhota Udepur-Dhar project, connecting remote and tribal areas of Alirajpur with the national rail network. Three railway projects spanning 329 km and costing more than Rs 9,700 crore will also have their foundation stones laid. These include the third and fourth lines between Vadodara and Ratlam, gauge conversion of the Miyagam Karjan-Choranda-Malsar section, and doubling of the Vishwamitri-Dabhoi section. On the road network, foundation stones will be laid for three National Highway projects costing around Rs 1,780 crore. The projects include six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section of NH-48, additional structures including major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48, and grade-separated structures at Abhava, Mindhola, and Khajod junctions on NH-53. Six-lane flyovers at Kandari Chokdi and Luvara Patia will also be inaugurated. Projects of the state government worth around Rs 2,600 crore are also part of the programme, including Phase II of the Vadodara Urban Development Authority Ring Road, a 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam, and a new Vadodara Municipal Corporation office. Housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and a water-supply project covering 11 villages in eastern Vadodara are among the projects to be inaugurated. Ahead of the Prime Ministers visit, public participation for the Vadodara programme was opened through free registration on BookMyShow, with the Vadodara Municipal Corporation managing registrations through the private digital platform. Organisers said all available seats were booked within an hour, while more than 42,000 additional applicants were placed on a waiting list. The event is also using a digital entry system, with registered participants receiving M-Tickets carrying secure live QR codes for verification. Registration, verification, entry, and seating are being managed digitally to facilitate crowd movement at the venue. After Vadodara, PM Modi is scheduled to travel to Mumbai, where he will inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in the evening.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from a large gathering at the 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat' event in Vadodara on Tuesday. The Prime Minister is on a visit to Gujarat, during...
BookMyShow Sees Huge Rush for PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming programme in Vadodara has already drawn a huge crowd even before the event begins. All the available seats were booked within an hour of registrations opening on BookMyShow, while more than 42,000 people were subsequently placed
PM Modi's Vadodara event fills up in an hour on BookMyShow, 42K on waitlist
During the 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat', PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several development projects worth more than 35,000 crore
'Never seen him in person': Locals excited to see PM Modi during Gujarat visit
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat on Tuesday has created excitement among locals, with several people attending the programme saying they feel proud to have the opportunity to see him in person. IANS spoke to some people who had gathered to attend the Prime Minister's programme in Vadodara. A local said: I have never seen him in person. I have only seen him on television. I am very excited. Another local said: We are going to meet Modi ji. We are very happy and proud that we will get the opportunity to perform in front of him. It is a matter of pride for us. Most importantly, we will get to meet the Prime Minister. Another attendee described the occasion as the iggest day for her and said she had brought her children to the event. It is the biggest day for me. We have got the chance to meet PM Modi, and I have come here with my children. I have never seen him at close quarters. I have seen him on television, delivering speeches and doing good work. This is my first time. The development of India is very good because of Modi ji, she said. A teacher attending the programme said her son was scheduled to perform at the event. I am a teacher by profession. Today, my son is performing here. I have taken leave, and it is a matter of pride that my son will perform in front of PM Modi, she said. Another local said: We are grateful that we will get to see PM Modi up close. I am very excited. The Prime Minister will lay foundation stones, inaugurate, and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara. He will also address the gathering. The projects include three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. These include the New Sanand (N)-New Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale and New Saphale-New JNPT sections. At around 5.45 p.m., PM Modi will inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai and address the gathering.
PM Modi to inaugurate several development projects in Gujarat, Maharashtra today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on Tuesday and launch various development projects in both the states. At around noon, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. At around 5:45 p.m., the Prime Minister will inaugurate Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai and address the gathering as well. In Vadodara, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation three important sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. These include the New Sanand (N)- New Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale and New Saphale- New JNPT sections. The officials said that the direct connectivity of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) will facilitate faster movement of EXIM cargo, strengthen connectivity between industrial centres and ports, reduce logistics costs and help decongest Mumbai's railway network. With the commissioning of these sections, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network will stand fully operational across its entire length. The dedicated freight infrastructure will further strengthen the country's logistics ecosystem by improving multimodal connectivity, reducing transit time and facilitating seamless movement of cargo across different regions, the officials said. The Prime Minister will also flag off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT, Mumbai. In addition, he will flag off a new passenger train service between Tanda Road and Vadodara (Pratapnagar). PM Modi will dedicate to the nation the JobatTanda Road new rail line, developed as part of the Chhota UdepurDhar project. The new rail line will connect remote and tribal areas of Alirajpur with the national rail network. He will also lay the foundation stone for three railway projects spanning 329 kilometres and costing more than Rs 9,700 crore. These include the Vadodara-Ratlam third and fourth lines, Miyagam Karjan-ChorandaMalsar gauge conversion and the Vishwamitri-Dabhoi doubling project. The projects will enhance passenger and freight capacity, ease congestion and strengthen connectivity between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, officials said. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for three National Highway projects costing around Rs 1,780 crore. These include six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section of NH-48; construction of additional structures, including major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada, on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48; and grade-separated structures at Abhava, Mindhola and Khajod junctions on NH-53. He will also lay the foundation stone for and inaugurate various Government of Gujarat projects worth around Rs 2,600 crore. Major projects for which the foundation stone will be laid include Vadodara Urban Development Authority Ring Road Phase II and a 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam, construction of the new office of Vadodara Municipal Corporation, among others. Projects to be inaugurated include housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and a water-supply project for 11 villages in eastern Vadodara, among others. In Mumbai, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, one of the world's largest and most influential annual fintech conferences. The seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest is being held from Tuesday (September 8) to Friday (September 11). Since 2020, GFF has emerged as an international thought leadership platform bringing together policymakers, regulators, central banks, financial institutions, fintechs, technology companies, investors, academia and other global stakeholders to deliberate on shaping the future of finance. The theme of GFF 2026 is 'Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum - Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance'. Officials said that the GFF 2026 has been designed as a convergence point for policy, regulation, technology, capital and industry on a common platform. It seeks to build on India's leadership in digital payments and financial inclusion and move from potential to impact. The discussions will focus on how Agentic AI, programmable finance, quantum technologies and other critical and emerging technologies can create trusted, inclusive and measurable outcomes for citizens, enterprises and economies globally, officials said.
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Ahead of PM Modi's Vadodara visit, 'Namo for Viksit Bharat' padayatra draws citizens
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 7 (IANS) A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat's Vadodara, the city witnessed a 'Namo for Viksit Bharat @ Vadodara' padayatra on Monday evening, with citizens, civic officials, youth and National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets taking part in a programme organised to mark his visit. The padayatra, led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, began at the Faculty of Technology in Dandia Bazaar and passed through Kirti Stambh before concluding at Sursagar Lake, where a cultural programme was held. The event comes ahead of PM Modi's scheduled visit to Vadodara on Tuesday, when he is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore. The Prime Minister's programme has also seen a digital registration system introduced for public participation, with all available seats booked within an hour and more than 42,000 people subsequently placed on a waiting list. Speaking during the padayatra, Deputy CM Sanghavi said the response from Vadodara residents had been strong, noting that demand for participation was three times the available capacity. For the first time, online ticketing was introduced, and all seats were booked within an hour. To accommodate the large number of people, the administration has also set up special 'Fan Zones' so that everyone can watch the programme comfortably, he added. The Deputy Chief Minister thanked residents for their participation and said their support had helped take forward the resolve associated with the 'Viksit Bharat' campaign. The padayatra was attended by Legislative Assembly Chief Whip Balakrishna Shukla; Minister of State Manisha Vakil; Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi; Vadodara Municipal Corporation Commissioner Arun Mahesh Babu and senior officials, besides youth, NCC cadets and other prominent citizens. The evening programme at Sursagar Lake followed a cycle rally organised on Sunday as part of the events ahead of the Prime Minister's visit. Singer Kailash Kher performed at the cultural programme. During the gathering, 'Swachhata Doots' who have made notable contributions to cleanliness efforts in Vadodara were also felicitated. PM Modi's Vadodara programme on Tuesday is centred on major rail, road and infrastructure projects. He is scheduled to dedicate three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor spanning 326 km and valued at more than Rs 20,700 crore. He will also inaugurate or lay the foundation stones for railway and highway projects, along with state government projects estimated at around Rs 2,600 crore. The public programme, titled 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat', is scheduled to be held at the Maharaja Sayajirao University Pavilion in Vadodara on September 8.
