22 C Vadodara / The Times of India
A 23-year-old man sustained severe injuries after a speeding car struck his two-wheeler on Fatehpura-Bhanwada Road during Diwali celebrations. The car driver fled the scene, while the victim, Noor Pathan, was hospitalized in serious condition. This incident follows another fatal accident involving an 18-year-old on Akota-Dandia Bazaar Road, highlighting a rise in road accidents despite police efforts.
M S University has established its first Directorate of Research to foster high-quality, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research, aligning with the Gujarat Public University Act, 2023. The directorate, led by Professors P K Jha and Anjali Patel, aims to strengthen the university's research framework, enhance faculty participation in national projects, and build industry partnerships for technology transfer and commercialization.