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Patel opposed Nehrus J&K policy, was against taking issue to UN: LG
He ensured JK remains integral part of India Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 1: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today joined the Sardar@150 Unity March (Padyatra) at Vadodara, Gujarat. The National Padyatra, which began at Sardar Patels family home in Karamsad, will cover nearly 190 km in 11 days, and will conclude at the Statue of Unity on 6th December. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing the event on the theme Kashmir, Hyderabad and Sardar, said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel would [] The post Patel opposed Nehrus J&K policy, was against taking issue to UN: LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Unique imprito portrait of Sardar shines at Unity March
CWG ambitions spur major sports boost for Vadodara
Lieutenant Governor Joins National Padyatra of the Sardar@150 Unity March at Vadodara
Jammu, 1 Dec : Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today joined the Sardar@150 Unity March (Padyatra) at Vadodara, Gujarat. The National Padyatra, which began at Sardar Patels family home in Karamsad, will cover nearly 190 km in 11 days, and will conclude at the Statue of Unity on 6th December. Addressing the event on the theme Kashmir, Hyderabad and Sardar, the Lieutenant Governor said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel would have ensured complete and irreversible integration of Jammu Kashmir if he had [] The post Lieutenant Governor Joins National Padyatra of the Sardar@150 Unity March at Vadodara appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MSU scientists craft cotton fabric that fights mosquitoes, germs
Bamboo bat by Barodian promises better strokes
Gujarat duo shines as team Kalpanik wins best AI film award at IFFI
Special squad formed in Panchmahal to combat cow smuggling
Affair lead to murder: Two men get life term for killing friend
MSU introduces compulsory internship for civil engineering students
Five NDRF teams from Vadodara airlifted to Chennai
'Laalo' earns 15,000% profit on its production cost
The devotional drama 'Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate' is a massive Gujarati box office success, crossing Rs 100 crores. The film is drawing overwhelming crowds both domestically and internationally, with houseful shows reported across multiple countries and even a special screening at Vadodara Central Jail for 1,800 inmates.
'Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate': The film touches prisoners hearts in Vadodara
A Gujarati devotional film, 'Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate,' has profoundly impacted nearly 1,800 inmates at Vadodara Central Jail. Prisoners found the movie's message of karma and redemption deeply moving, sparking emotional transformations and encouraging reflection on their actions. Jail authorities hailed the screening as a historic and inspiring event for the inmates.
New mother undergoes rare cancer surgery
Congress tried to erase Sardar from history: Nadda
SOG raids unit making illegal plastic bags
Pistol recovered from ST bus depot dormitory
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WPL Auction Had Special Significance Attached Due To Recent Success Of Womens Team: Saikia
DY Patil Stadium: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the recent success of the Indian womens team lent special significance to the WPL auction held on Thursday, adding that the tournament can take womens cricket to a different level in the coming years. The WPLs first-ever mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday saw 67 players picked, including 23 overseas cricketers, with all five franchises collectively spending Rs 40.8 crore. The fourth season of the WPL will run from January 9 to February 5, with DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai set to host the first 11 games, before the action shifts to the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. This WPL auction has actually become very significant after the recent victory of the Indian team. So that has opened up the gateway for Indian girls to grow bigger and bigger in their careers. Thats why this auction gets a special significance because of the recent success of Indian women, said Saikia in a video posted by WPL on their X account on Saturday. He also pointed out that having USA pacer Tara Norris shows that WPL is helping associate nation players rub shoulders with the best in the world. Norris had been with the Delhi Capitals in WPL 2023 and even picked a five-wicket haul. She will now represent UP Warriorz in WPL 2026. This WPL auction has actually become very significant after the recent victory of the Indian team. So that has opened up the gateway for Indian girls to grow bigger and bigger in their careers. Thats why this auction gets a special significance because of the recent success of Indian women, said Saikia in a video posted by WPL on their X account on Saturday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Now after this World Cup victory, a lot of big names are being part of WPL as well as Indian cricket. So you can see ChatGPT and other companies are joining this league and this shows how the game is growing bigger and bigger and I'm sure this will take women's cricket to a different level in the coming years, added Saikia. Article Source: IANS
Cong Worked Hard To Erase Sardar Patel From History, Says Nadda; Slams Nehru For Article 370
Vadodara, Nov 29: BJP president JP Nadda on Saturday said the Congress made great efforts to erase Sardar Patel from history, with the party even questioning the cost and need for the Statue of Unity constructed as a memorial to the stalwart by the Narendra Modi government. The Congress did not want Sardar Patel to be remembered, Nadda said while addressing a gathering at the Sardar@150 Unity March at Atladra village here. He also said the countrys first prime minister [] The post Cong Worked Hard To Erase Sardar Patel From History, Says Nadda; Slams Nehru For Article 370 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt reforms, manufacturing push lift Q2 growth to 8.2%: Goyal
Vadodara, Nov 29 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said a host of steps and reforms undertaken by the government to improve ease of doing business have helped the economy post an 8.2 per cent growth in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal. He said the countrys exports too are registering healthy growth despite global uncertainties at the trade front. The 8.2 per cent growth reflects the host of reform measures taken by the government. Number [] The post Govt reforms, manufacturing push lift Q2 growth to 8.2%: Goyal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IndiGo adds two daily, fivetimesweekly services from Navi Mumbai Airport
New Delhi: Indian carrier IndiGo announced new direct routes and frequency additions from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), strengthening connectivity from the newly inaugurated gateway to key domestic destinations such as Coimbatore, Chennai, Vadodara and North Goa. The carrier will operate daily flights between NMIA and Coimbatore and between NMIA and Chennai, both effective December 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 .
IndiGo announces new flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport. Check full schedule
IndiGo has announced new routes and added frequencies from the recently opened Navi Mumbai International Airport, widening domestic links from the citys second aviation hub. The airline will launch daily flights to Coimbatore and Chennai from 29 December 2025, start five weekly flights to Vadodara from 30 December, and raise services to North Goa to five times a week from 26 December.
WPL 2026 schedule: Women's Premier League to kick in with MI vs RCB on Jan 9, check full schedule
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will commence on January 9 with a clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The BCCI has released the full schedule for the 22-match tournament, which will be held across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara from January 9 to February 5, 2026.
MI-RCB Clash In Navi Mumbai To Open WPL 2026, Final In Vadodara On A Weekday
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 will kick off with a marquee clash between two-time champions Mumbai Indians and 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 9, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday. Previously, WPL chairman Jayesh George had announced the 2026 season dates and venues on Thursday before the first mega auction began in New Delhi. While unveiling the schedule on Saturday, Secretary Devajit Saikia said the tournament will feature two double-headers in Navi Mumbai, while the final is slated to be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on a weekday, February 5, thus adding a fresh dimension to the competition. The Navi Mumbai leg will be held from January 9-17, and will host 11 matches before the action shifts to Vadodara for the remaining 11 fixtures, including the Playoffs. Gujarat Giants will open the Vadodara leg with a clash against RCB, followed by a rematch of the 2025 final between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. Once the league stage concludes on February 1, the Eliminator, contested by the second and third-placed sides, will be held on February 3, while the table topper advances directly to the final on February 5. It will cap off a crowded time, as the mens Under-19 World Cup will happen on February 6, while the mens T20 World Cup starts on February 7. Staged for the first time in the January-February window, the WPL avoids clashes with major international fixtures after three seasons in the February-March slot. Mumbai Indians enter as defending champions, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the only other side to have lifted the WPL trophy. Delhi Capitals have finished runners-up thrice, with Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz yet to reach a final. Soon after WPL is over, Indias all-format tour of Australia will begin on February 15 and run until March 9. With the mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday reshaping and strengthening squads, WPL 2026 is poised to deliver its most riveting season yet. Young Indian players are set to break through alongside seasoned international performers, promising high-intensity cricket throughout, said Saikia. WPL 2026 schedule Navi Mumbai leg January 9: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 10: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants January 10: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals January 11: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants January 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz January 13: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants January 14: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals January 15: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz January 16: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants January 17: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians January 17: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vadodara leg January 19: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 20: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians January 22: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz January 24: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals January 26: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians January 27: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals January 29: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 30: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians February 1: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz January 30: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Also Read: Live Cricket Score February 5: Final Article Source: IANS
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Unity March marking Patels 150th birth anniversary reaches Vadodara
Very Pleased With How It Played Out, Says Klinger On GGs Squad After WPL Mega Auction
The Adani Sportsline: Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger said he was very pleased with how the proceedings panned out in shaping the squad for the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) mega auction, held in the national capital on Thursday. The Adani Sportsline-owned franchise secured marquee signings of New Zealand veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine for Rs 2 crore before adding India pacer Renuka Singh Thakur for Rs 60 lakh. The franchise exercised its first RTM to re-acquire Bharti Fulmali for Rs 70 lakh and secured young seamer Titas Sadhu for Rs 30 lakh. Were very pleased with how the auction played out. We picked up the players we wanted and now have a dynamic squad that combines experienced leaders with energetic young players. As a coach, that balance gives us tremendous flexibility. Its always sad to say farewell to some previous players, but were excited for this new chapter. Our core values remain the same, an attacking, fearless mindset. Im confident well see an excellent turnout this season, said Klinger in a statement. In the accelerated round, Gujarat used their second RTM on Kashvee Gautam (Rs 65 lakh) and followed up with three successive buys Kanika Ahuja (Rs 30 lakh), left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Tanuja Kanwar (Rs 45 lakh) and Australia leg-spinner Georgia Wareham, who returned to the side for Rs 1 crore. GG further bolstered their squad with Australia all-rounder Kim Garth and local girl, wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia (both Rs 50 lakh), alongside talented domestic players Anushka Sharma (Rs 45 lakh), Happy Kumari (Rs 10 lakh) and Shivani Singh (Rs 10 lakh). We are very happy with how things unfolded for us at the auction. We now have several experienced players within the squad, who can guide the group and give us tremendous flexibility in how we build our playing combinations. GG further bolstered their squad with Australia all-rounder Kim Garth and local girl, wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia (both Rs 50 lakh), alongside talented domestic players Anushka Sharma (Rs 45 lakh), Happy Kumari (Rs 10 lakh) and Shivani Singh (Rs 10 lakh). Also Read: Live Cricket Score They closed proceedings with acquisition of England batter Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (Rs 50 lakh) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (Rs 40 lakh), while investing in promising youngster Ayushi Soni for Rs 30 lakh. The 2026 WPL season will be held from January 9 to February 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. Article Source: IANS
India To Host Sri Lanka For Five-match Women T20I Series From Dec 21 To 30
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: India will host Sri Lanka for a five-match womens T20I series from December 21 to 30, with the first two games to be played in Visakhapatnam before the remaining fixtures will be played in Thiruvananthapuram, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday. As per a statement by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, India and Sri Lanka will play first two T20Is on December 21 and 23 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The remaining three matches will be played on December 26, 28 and 30 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The announcement comes after Bangladeshs scheduled trip to India in December was postponed earlier this month amidst political tensions between the two countries, which had previously led to India mens tour of Bangladesh being postponed to September 2026. Visakhapatnam was the host to Indias league matches against South Africa and Australia during the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, as well as for the sides ten-day pre-tournament camp. Thiruvananthapuram, meanwhile, will be playing hosts to womens international games for the first time after hosting mens T20Is and ODIs, as well as youth ODIs and Tests. The announcement comes after Bangladeshs scheduled trip to India in December was postponed earlier this month amidst political tensions between the two countries, which had previously led to India mens tour of Bangladesh being postponed to September 2026. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The T20I series against Sri Lanka will be followed by fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL), to be played from January 9 to February 5, 2026 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, before India leaves for the multi-format tour of Australia happening from February 15 to March 6. Article Source: IANS
Class 12 student ends life at home
City to host WPL finals on Feb 5
Drunk teacher hits motorcyclist in Mahisagar
VMCs new registration rule for gardens sparks uproar
Four vehicles torched in Warasia, CCTV captures attackers
Vadodaras round-the-clock signals fail to stop night-time violations
Partition refugee struggling to retain his vote in Godhra
WPL 2026 Auction LIVE: Deepti Returns To UP Warriorz For 3.20 Crore
The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League will be held in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, starting from January 9
WPL 2026 set for double-venue season in Mumbai and Vadodara; tournament to begin from THIS date
The 2026 Women's Premier League season will be hosted across Mumbai and Vadodara, with the tournament set to begin on its newly announced start date. Fans can expect a packed schedule, high-stakes clashes, and a competitive buildup to the knockout stages.
WPL 2026 To Be Held in Navi Mumbai And Vadodara From Jan 9 to Feb 5
The league which is usually held during the February- March window has been moved ahead this year to accommodate the men's T20 World Cup which commences on February 7
TATA WPL 2026 to be held in Navi Mumbai, Vadodara from January 9
The WPL once again will be played in a caravan model, with the first half the tournament will be played at the DY Patil Stadium, the same venue where India lifted the women's ODI World Cup earlier this month
Two cousins arrested for driving Vadodara farmer to suicide with digital arrest threat
Thief targeting cars at weddings arrested
Amul Dairy, Kurien Museum on global cooperative heritage map
ASI firms up framework to end excavation delays
NEW DELHI: Learning from years of stalled excavations and delayed reports, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is preparing a structured framework to ensure that major archaeological projects no longer hinge on individual officers or collapse when they are transferred or retire. The proposed guidelines, officials said, will clearly define objectives for every excavation, establish continuity regardless of personnel changes, and impose stricter accountability across branches. At present, excavations often run on the initiative of individual officials. When one leaves, there is no coordination and the next person starts work in a completely different way, an official familiar with the plan said. These are long-term projects and must have defined goals. Once the mechanism is in place, archaeological work, excavations or museum projects will continue seamlessly, and the scope can be expanded or reduced as needed. A key focus of the overhaul is fixing the weak link that has plagued ASI for decades, the preparation and publication of excavation reports. In several cases, findings have not been submitted to ASI headquarters for years after fieldwork ended. To address this, ASI plans to enforce firm deadlines. Excavators have been told to submit a primary report within three months of completing fieldwork, supported by fortnightly updates. Analytical components that require laboratory testing can follow later. Annual reports, officials said, must also be filed on schedule and full project reports completed within three years. The Survey currently has over 20 active excavation sites, supported by six dedicated excavation branches in Nagpur, Delhi, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Vadodara and Mysore. Recent work includes the fortified ancient city at Vadnagar in Gujarat, Rakhigarhi in Haryana, and Hastinapur in Uttar Pradesh. To avoid the chronic post-fieldwork gaps that slow down documentation, excavation teams will now be required to remain on site for additional days after digging concludes. Surveyors, archaeologists, photographers, they come from different units. Once they disperse, coordination becomes difficult. The team must stay together to finish preliminary records and compile the basic report, an official said. Between 2014 and 2024, the Modi government allocated Rs 9,652 crore to ASI, including Rs 63.27 crore specifically for excavations. Major digs during this period, Rakhigarhi in Haryana, Sinauli in Uttar Pradesh, Keezhadi in Tamil Nadu, remain without published official reports. Excavators have presented findings at conferences and in interviews, but the formal documentation is still absent. In 2023, ASI told a Rajya Sabha standing committee it had received 11 reports from Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, but all of them were still under vetting. The committee urged ASI to expedite the process and make the reports public. New mandate ASI has over 20 active excavation sites, supported by six dedicated branches. Excavators to submit a primary report within three months of completing fieldwork, supported by fortnightly updates. Excavation teams required to remain on site after digging concludes, to finish preliminary records and compile basic report. Annual reports to be filed on schedule and full project reports completed within 3 yrs. From 2014 to 2024, the Modi govt allocated Rs 9,652 cr to ASI, including Rs 63.27 cr for excavations.
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Two booth level officers engaged in SIR die in Madhya Pradesh, kin blame work pressure
BHOPAL: Two government teachers working as booth level officers under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls have died in two separate districts of Madhya Pradesh over the last 24 hours. The two have been identified as Ramakant Pandey and Sitaram Gond. While the authorities claimed that the two BLOs died due to health related issues, the bereaved families alleged that it was due to unbearable work pressure and fear of being suspended for not achieving the daily targets. Confirming the death of Ramakant Pandey, a teacher-cum-BLO from Satlapur area, who was assigned voter list revision task in Mandideep area, the sub divisional officer (SDO) and electoral registration officer of Raisens Bhojpur assembly segment Chandrashekhar Srivastava reportedly said that Pandey died on Friday night due to some illness. We are awaiting the autopsy, which will make the cause of death clear. Pandeys widow Rekha and other family members, however, alleged that excessive work pressure, including working late at nights, repeated orders to achieve unrealistic targets and fear of being suspended for dereliction of duty if the targets werent met, caused the death of the middle-aged teacher, who was posted at Tilakhedi primary school. Around 220 km away, in Damoh district, another middle-aged school teacher Sitaram Gond, who was tasked with enumeration duties in Ranjra and Kuda Kudan villages, suddenly fell ill on Thursday while getting the enumeration forms filled. He was first taken to the Damoh district hospital, but later referred by doctors to Jabalpur for advanced treatment in serious condition, where he breathed last during treatment on Friday night, an education department official said. The deceased teachers close relatives and friends claimed that he was under severe work pressure. He had only managed to complete 10-15% of work in the two villages assigned to him. Vadodara BLO assistant dies on duty amid rising SIR workload concerns; four deaths in four days across Gujarat Earlier, on Wednesday, another teacher-cum-BLO identified as Bhuwan Singh Chouhan, had died at his home in Alirajpur district, after slipping from the stairs in his house. He left behind his widow and eight children, only two of whom are married. While recounting his suspension for dereliction of duties on Tuesday, elder daughter Sangita and son Anil alleged that the stress after being suspended caused the death. His brother-in-law, who too is a teacher-cum-BLO, said, Unrealistic verbal targets have been set for us, completing enumeration of 100 voters in a single day. A large part of the population works as migrant labourers in the adjoining Gujarat, so its becoming difficult to track them and get the enumeration work done. Bhuwan Singh was suspended for not attending the training. How can he attend training while he was in the field to achieve the unwritten targets of completing enumeration tasks with 100 voters daily? He was under severe stress due to suspension and subsequent attachment to Ranapur tehsil in adjoining Jhabua district, which could have caused the killer mishap. According to SDM-Jhabua district Bhaskar Gachle, Bhuwan was suspended on the basis of a report by Nayab Tehsildar-Bori about the concerned BLO not doing the enumeration work properly. Prior to this, on November 11, a 50-year-old teacher-cum-BLO Udaybhan Sihare had allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a noose tied to a ventilator in the washroom of a primary school in Pandokhar of Datia district. My brother neither knew how to drive a motorcycle, nor did he know how to properly operate a mobile phone. He was unable to do the SIR related work properly and was under severe stress, owing to the fear of getting suspended. It perhaps provoked him to take the extreme step, the deceased teacher-cum-BLOs brother Dharmendra Sihare said. One more BLO dies by suicide in West Bengal, family alleges SIR-related stress
AHMEDABAD: A female BLO assistant collapsed and died on duty at a Vadodara school on Saturday, triggering sharp questions over mounting SIR workload pressure, especially as four BLO staffers have died in four days across Gujarat - two of them after sudden heart attacks and one by suicide. The incident in Gujarats Vadodara has intensified concerns over mounting SIR workload pressure as the BLO assistant, Ushaben Indrasinh Solanki, collapsed and died on duty at Pratap School in Kadak Bazaar. The incident unfolded in a matter of minutes, yet every detail connects to a larger pattern of exhaustion and unaddressed complaints. Police said Ushaben, who worked at Gorwa Mahila ITI, had been deployed for BLO duty despite poor health. Her husband, Indrasinh Solanki, revealed that the family had warned officials earlier. My wifes health was not good. We live in PW quarters in Subhanpura and she worked in Gorwa ITI. We had requested that she not be given this BLO duty, he said. But despite the appeal, she was sent on duty. As she waited for her supervisor during field work, Ushaben suddenly collapsed. Indrasinh recounted the final moments with painful clarity. She fainted all of a sudden, it seems she had an attack. We rushed her to Sayaji Hospital, but the doctor declared her dead, Indrasinh recounted. Another relative, Vikramsinh Suhadiya, strengthened the allegation of excessive burden. We came to know she was under pressure from work that was given to her apart from her ITI clerk duties, he said, indicating she had been pushed beyond her designated role. Collector Anil Dhameliya said, Since the beginning of this exercise, we have been working to reduce the workload on Booth Level Officers. He clarified, We are ensuring that BLOs are not required to work at night, and additional staff members are being involved in digitisation so that BLOs do not have to handle the entire process alone. He also said, We have communicated the concerns of BLOs to the Election Commission to ensure they are not subjected to any pressure. Our aim is to make the process more decentralised. Originally from Tilkawada in Narmada district, Ushaben lived in Vadodaras Subhanpura area. Her death has left her family and colleagues in shock. Police have sent the body for postmortem, with a heart attack suspected as the cause, though the final report is awaited. Her death comes amid three other BLO/SIR staff deaths reported in the past four days across Gujarat. In Kodinar, Arvindbhai Vadher died by suicide , reportedly due to work pressure. In Tapi, Kalpanaben Patel, who was on BLO duty, died of a heart attack. A BLO in Kheda also collapsed and died during duty earlier this week.
Established under a strategic collaboration between Starbucks Coffee Company & Tata Starbucks, the FSP aims to empower 10,000 Indian coffee farmers by 2030 Starbucks will open its 500th coffeehouse in India this week in Delhi NCR a Starbucks Reserve location offering a premium and immersive coffee experience Reaffirming its long-term commitment to India, and its plans to deepen its coffee leadership in the market, Starbucks Coffee Company today announced the establishment of a Farmer Support Partnership (FSP). In collaboration with Tata Starbucks Private Limited, the FSP will connect local agronomists and farmers to global farming best practices through open-source agronomy. Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Starbucks re-affirm coffee leadership and announce a Farmer Support Partnership (FSP) to strengthen the coffee value chain from Bean to Cup Strengthening Indias coffee value chain from bean to cup Starbucks Coffee Trading Company, SARL (SCTC), Starbucks global procurement and trading subsidiary, will collaborate closely with Tata Starbucks to empower 10,000 farmers by 2030. The FSP based in Karnataka will combine Tata Starbucks deep local knowledge, Indias coffee-growing heritage, and decades of Starbucks global agronomy expertise. It will support farmers from Indias key coffee growing states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala to strengthen connections with Starbucks global network, drive innovation, and share best practices in farming and sustainability to ensure a sustainable future for India coffee. The FSP will set up technical model farms in partnership with farmers in India, incorporating global learnings, to embed best practices in coffee agronomy and test sustainable solutions. The FSP in India will serve as a hub for testing new varietals, provide knowledge on innovative farming techniques aligned to Indian practices and conditions, and share insights about other agroforestry initiatives to improve coffee quality, productivity and climate resiliency. The goal is to build upon traditional methods to help farmers improve both the quality of their crops and their profitability. The FSP will work closely with existing centers of excellence within the Starbucks global network. This includes partnering with Farmer Support Centers (FSC) in coffee-growing regions around the world, where agronomists collaborate directly with farmers on research, and learning from existing model farms within Starbucks supply chain. This network includes FSCs in the APAC region in North Sumatra, Indonesia and Yunnan, China and Hacienda Alsacia in Costa Rica, Starbucks first company-operated coffee farm and headquarters to the Starbucks Costa Rica Farmer Support Center and Starbucks Global Research and Development team. Through the FSP, Indian farmers will also benefit from Starbucks 2026 global digital training tools, which will offer detailed online modules on agronomy, coffee quality, and C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Farmer Equity) practices to foster ethical sourcing and ultimately enhance productivity and sustainability. It will also educate farmers about Regen-Ag (regenerative agriculture) practices and methods to reduce carbon, water, and waste footprints, and contribute to agroforestry and social development initiatives. The FSP will develop projects across the key Starbucks commitments of unlocking coffee productivity, increasing farm profitability and building climate resiliency over the next 5 years. To build capability and strengthen Indias entire coffee value chain, Tata Starbucks will also donate one million high-yield variety Arabica seedlings to farmers over the next five years. During his visit to India this week, Brian Niccol, chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks said, India is one of our fastest-growing markets. Were partnering with Tata to shape the future of coffee in India, including supporting farmers, empowering communities, and delivering the highest quality offerings to our customers. Its a long-term commitment to build a stronger, more sustainable coffee ecosystem that benefits everyone, from bean to cup . Sunil D'Souza, Managing Director & CEO at Tata Consumer Products said, Through the past decade, together, Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks, have helped shape Indias thriving coffee culture and industry. With this new initiative, we are pleased to pair Starbucks global agronomy expertise with Tatas footprint in India to drive tangible impact and pave the way for the future of responsible coffee farming in India . Re-affirming Starbucks coffee leadership through differentiated and elevated experiences Since its inception in 2012 as a joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Consumer Products, Tata Starbucks has been dedicated to delivering the unique Starbucks Experience to customers in India. This has set the stage for Indias ever evolving and dynamic coffee culture. This week, Tata Starbucks will celebrate the opening of its 500th coffeehouse in India, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey and reaffirming its long-term commitment to the market. As one of Starbucks fastest-growing international markets, India remains central to the companys plans for strategic and sustainable expansion, with continued focus on job creation and meaningful development opportunities for its partners (employees). The 500th coffeehouse will be the second location to offer a Starbucks Reserve coffee experience in Delhi NCR, engaging coffee enthusiasts with an immersive experience that showcases Starbucks coffee craft, heritage, and storytelling. The coffeehouse and its Starbucks Reserve experience underscore Tata Starbucks commitment to elevating Indias coffee craftsmanship through elevated store design, handcrafted beverages, and locally inspired innovations. As part of the global strategy to make Starbucks a welcoming coffeehouse where people gather to enjoy the finest coffee handcrafted by skilled baristas, Tata Starbucks will continue to focus on creating a differentiated and elevated coffee forward experience in India. It invites customers to experience the full flavor profile it offers - serving the worlds finest coffee and elevated offerings in a welcoming coffeehouse environment that has made it a beloved part of Indias coffee landscape. Sushant Dash, chief executive officer of Tata Starbucks said, As the largest specialty coffee player in India, we are proud to bring the Farmer Support Partnership in collaboration with SCTC, a meaningful step toward strengthening Indias coffee-growing community and securing the future of high-quality Arabica. Our commitment to India extends beyond growth, to investing in farmers, partners (employees) and customers to continue building a vibrant coffee culture. We will continue to serve the finest Arabica coffee from India and around the world, brought to life through the warm, welcoming third place experience that defines Starbucks . About Starbucks Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 40,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at about.starbucks.com or starbucks.com . About Tata Starbucks Private Limited Starbucks entered the Indian market in October 2012 through a 50/50 Joint Venture with Tata Consumer Products Limited and currently operates more than 497 stores in India across 81 cities, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Alibaug, Amritsar, Anand, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bhatinda, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Faridabad, Gandhinagar, Ghaziabad, Goa, Guntur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior Haridwar, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Indore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Lonavala, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Meerut, Mumbai, Mussoorie, Mysore, Nagpur, Nashik, New Delhi, Noida, Pathankot, Patiala, Pondicherry, Pune, Raipur, Siliguri, Sonipat, Surat, Thrissur, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Vadodara, Vapi, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Varanasi and Vizag are cities in India. through a network of over 4,437 passionate partners (employees). Starbucks stores are operated by the joint venture, Tata Starbucks Private Limited, and branded as Starbucks Coffee - A TATA Alliance.
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AHMEADABAD: A 65-year-old farmer from Gujarats Vadodara district died by suicide after being trapped in a terrifying digital arrest scam by cyber fraudsters posing as Delhi Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) officers. The scammers subjected him to a day-long barrage of threats over a fabricated Rs 40-crore fraud case, leaving his family shattered and demanding strict police action as Dabhoi police launch a full investigation. A chilling and possibly first-of-its-kind case of a farmer driven to suicide after being trapped in a digital arrest scam has jolted the Kayavarohan area of Vadodara district. The victim, 65-year-old Atulbhai Hirabhai Patel, a resident of Kaka Ramna Phalia, was allegedly hunted, harassed and psychologically crushed by fraudsters who posed as Delhi ATS officers and claimed he was embroiled in a 40-crore bank fraud investigation. The nightmare began when cyber criminals allegedly called Atulbhai repeatedly, warning him that the Anti-Terrorist Squad was watching him and probing his alleged involvement in a massive financial crime. The callers, switching between WhatsApp voice and video calls every few minutes, allegedly declared him digitally arrested, instructing him not to leave the house and to remain constantly available. Fear reportedly consumed him. Pressure mounted. Silence tightened. And by Monday at 5 am, the farmer swallowed poison. The family, who sensed something was wrong but could not persuade him to speak, said the threats had completely shattered him. Our uncle is no longer with us today he was restless for three days, said his nephew Ansh Patel, holding back emotion as he recounted the final hours. We kept asking him what happened; friends asked too but he told no one anything. He was terrified. At 5 am he consumed the poison. We rushed him to the hospital. He died the next morning. Linking their suspicion with the evidence on his phone, relatives dialled the number that had allegedly been tormenting Atulbhai. Shockingly, the man on the other end allegedly sent an ID card claiming he was Inspector Gaurav Grover of ATS Delhi, further confirming the scale of the scam. The WhatsApp profile, the family says, displayed two flags and a symbol with 3C in the middle, adding to the suspicion of a large, organised cyber-crime network. Ansh, who also received threatening calls from the same fraudsters, said the intimidation was relentless. These cyber crooks were calling every five minutes threatening not to leave the house. My uncle told me alone, Delhi Police are calling me. He was so scared he was under digital arrest for a whole day. With the village plunged into mourning and the incident sending shockwaves across the region, the family has vowed to pursue justice. We will file an FIR. We want the strictest action. Cybercrime is increasing I appeal to people, dont lose your life the way my uncle did, Ansh said. Dabhoi police have begun an investigation, examining the digital trail, phone data and WhatsApp identifiers tied to the suspected cyber-fraud network. Officers say preliminary evidence suggests a highly coordinated scam allegedly designed to mentally imprison victims through fear of law enforcement. As Kayavarohan mourns its elderly farmer, the case stands as a grim reminder of how digital extortion can push even the most grounded individuals into fatal despair, exposing the urgent need for cyber-crime awareness and swift police action.
Rydham, Basit, Atif shine as J&K crushes Goa by 50 runs
U-23 Mens State-A Trophy Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 19: Jammu & Kashmir produced a commanding performance to defeat Goa by 50 runs in the ongoing U-23 Mens State-A Trophy at Motibaug Cricket Stadium, Vadodara today. The win was powered by a spectacular century from Rydham Sharma, a crucial half-century by Basit Nazir and a destructive bowling spell by Atif Bin Mushtaq. Electing to bat first, J&K posted a formidable 287 runs in 50 overs. Rydham Sharma displayed remarkable grit, [] The post Rydham, Basit, Atif shine as J&K crushes Goa by 50 runs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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