Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla praised the atmosphere and safety arrangements at Mumbais Ganpati celebrations, where she further highlighted how thousands of devotees, including men and women, were able to participate in the festivities safely and peacefully. Speaking about the celebrations, Juhi said she was struck by the respectful and joyful atmosphere surrounding the festival, with devotees coming together to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. As you can see, what can I say, there is a very happy and respectful atmosphere here. So many people are going to worship Baba, with so much respect. I am surprised that, and a very good thing, there are women here, men too, and everyone is going safely, she told IANS. Juhi further said, Everyone is going safely, and you can see, there are so many people, thousands, lakhs of people, but everyone is safe. And everyone is going with ease, with their happiness, to worship Baba. It is a very beautiful atmosphere, she added. I think this is the pride of Mumbai, and thank you, Shaina, for inviting me here. Watching this on TV is one thing, but actually watching it in real life, fills the heart, Juhi said. The actress also spoke about the significance of Ganpati celebrations in Maharashtra and Gujarat, describing the festival as a special part of the region's cultural celebrations. I am saying the same thing, that, first of all, this festival is very important for Maharashtra, for Gujarat. Here, we celebrate this with a lot of love, and this is very special. What you are seeing here, maybe this doesn't happen anywhere else in the world. Where else in the world is such a festival celebrated? she said. Alongside praising the festivities, Juhi also used the occasion to make an appeal for greater environmental consciousness. She urged organisers of large Ganpati pandals to take the lead in adopting eco-friendly practices. And I say to the big pandals, the big Ganpatis, I say to them, please, when will you make an eco-friendly Ganpati? When will you? When you do, all the pandals will follow you. So please, first try to become eco-friendly, she said. Known for her work across Hindi cinema, Juhi Chawla has remained associated with many social and environmental causes over the years. She has been a part of the entertainment industry for over four decades.
Matter Of A Season Or Two For Delhi Mens To Regain Red-ball Consistency, Says New Head Coach Dahiya
Ranji Trophy Elite Group: Newly appointed Delhi senior mens head coach Vijay Dahiya believes it is only a matter of time before the seven-time Ranji Trophy champions rediscover their consistency in red-ball cricket. Despite regularly producing cricketers for India and the IPL, Delhi has failed to advance past the group stage in each of the last seven seasons of the Ranji Trophy. The side last lifted the prestigious trophy in the 2007/08 campaign - a triumph achieved during Dahiyas first stint as Delhis head coach shortly after retiring as a player. Now returning to coach Delhi ahead of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C opener against Bengal on October 11 in Kalyani, Dahiya stated that restoring Delhi's authority in red-ball cricket is his chief priority. I've been around and have been watching cricket in Delhi. I've been watching a lot of domestic matches and tournament matches in Delhi. That's the plus point I have of being in Delhi. So, officially I'm back after a while, but it's good to be back, Dahiya told IANS in an interview on Saturday. Reminded of the 2007/08 title triumph, Dahiya laughed off the distant memory to focus squarely on the immediate task of rebuilding the current sides red-ball consistency. I don't even remember, it's that old! I mean that's past. I'll be very honest, the kind of talent I see in the Delhi dressing room or in the tournaments and everything, I think it's a matter of season or two for Delhi to get back on track as far as red-ball cricket is concerned. I think Delhi is a very, very strong team in white-ball format. But yes, for red-ball, it's a work in progress and that's what the scene is. But I'm really, really excited to work with this a lot, he added. While Delhi players continue to earn national and international accolades, including middle-order batter Ayush Badoni leading India A in the T20 World Cup warm-up games, that individual promise has not yielded collective domestic cricket silverware in recent years. See, if you look at it that way, I think there are a lot of people who are doing individually very well. There are people playing for India and India A - Ayush Badoni almost leading India A. There are a lot of other guys who are getting selected in white ball format. But as a team, we have not done very well and that's absolutely a challenge because you need to understand the mindset, and why is it happening. For me, from the outside, it's very difficult to say why. But once I get into it, try and understand work, like I just mentioned, it's a very exciting lot. You just need to understand what clicks for them and try and find those buttons which I can press and get the best out of them because it's not just the 15 that I've seen last year, there are a lot of other very exciting youngsters, he added. Dahiya, who served as assistant coach with IPL franchise Gujarat Titans this year, takes over from former India off-spinner Sarandeep Singh. His support staff in Delhi includes assistant coaches Kshitiz Sharma and Kuldeep Rawat, alongside bowling coaches Sanjeev Sharma and former India pacer Parvinder Awana. He also stressed on the importance of working seamlessly with the selection panel comprising former Delhi players Bhaskar Pillai, Manu Nayyar, and Praveen Gupta. I'm really looking forward to work with the selectors as well because I have a lot of respect for both the selectors, especially Bhaskar Pillai and Manu Nayyar, because they were my seniors when I made my debut for Delhi. I think they will also play a very important role for Delhi's progress. Everybody needs to be on the same page. This is the first time for Praveen to be a selector for the senior group. But these two have been around and they understand the psyche of Delhi cricket when Delhi cricket dominated the domestic scene. So I'm really looking forward to work with those two, especially the selection panel, and try and find the right path to follow in all formats, he added. That alignment across the board is vital to turning potential into changing Delhis red-ball fortunes. Sometimes a lot of people look at everything with two mindsets. If everybody is on the same page, sometimes it's not about the number because everybody is on the same page. Sometimes you can have two people in a team and being on the different page, there can be trouble in that. As the chief coach of the side, it's going to be very important for me to keep everybody on the same page and that same page is how and what we can do to get the best out of the players. So in that sense, I think that's my job. It doesn't matter at the moment because it's already done. It's so important to keep everybody and get the best out of them. Awana and Sanjeev played for Delhi, Kuldeep has been around for a while and even Kshitiz for that matter - he's been around. So I'll try and get the best out of these guys, but Sanjeev and Awana have been around and I think they're going to be a help for the whole group. Looking ahead to starting their campaign on the road in Kalyani, before potentially playing their home games in Palam due to drainage upgradation work set to happen at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Dahiya remained realistic about the challenge ahead. You don't have to go far. Sometimes a familiar surface plays so much in your mind. So in that sense, yes, I've been there, done that. A lot of people have played there. So in that sense, it's not going to be an unfamiliar territory. But having said that, it's going to be a challenge. There's no doubt about that. My vision should be the team's vision and the team's vision should be my vision and that is only one - that is how we can play our best. When I say best cricket, it's what is available to us. I think I've watched enough domestic cricket. I've seen enough talent on the display in domestic cricket. If we can play our best cricket, and if as a support staff we can provide them the environment where they feel free, fearless, trusted and can give their best, I have no doubt that we can do really well. Dahiya signed off by calling on Delhis players to embrace pride in representing the national capital in the domestic season. I'm not somebody who starts the journey looking at the destination. I'm somebody who starts step by step. The first step is to get a group together which believes in one thing, as well as hard work, honesty and being true to their potential and honest about what they bring to the park and then the rest of it - everything else will start from there. If we can play our best cricket, and if as a support staff we can provide them the environment where they feel free, fearless, trusted and can give their best, I have no doubt that we can do really well. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I may be 50-plus, but I don't behave like that because I don't feel like that and that is what I want to see in the boys as well because it's an honour to play for your state, especially the one which has given so much to the country. It's high time where we stop asking or thinking what Delhi has given us. We need to start understanding what we have given to Delhi, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Kishanganj police arrest one after video of assault on woman circulates on social media
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 26 (IANS) Kishanganj police have arrested one person and launched a search for others after a video allegedly showing a young woman being assaulted and verbally abused near Tulsia Halt railway station in the Dighalbank police station area was sent to Superintendent of Police (SP) Santosh Kumar. According to police, the video was received on the SP's WhatsApp at around 12:30 a.m. on September 25. The SP immediately directed the technical team to examine the footage. The preliminary investigation indicated that the incident had taken place near Tulsia Halt railway station, police said. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was subsequently constituted under the leadership of Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO)-02, and raids were launched at suspected locations to identify and apprehend those allegedly involved. Police said the video appears to be approximately four to five months old. The footage allegedly shows several youths taking a young woman into a house, followed by an altercation in which she was allegedly subjected to verbal abuse and physical assault. After receiving the video, the SP directed a police team to inspect the suspected location and ordered immediate action. Based on the technical examination of the footage and other Intelligence inputs, police initially identified several suspects. They were identified as Afsar alias Hati, son of Tajmul and a resident of Mustafaganj; Zuber Khan, son of Md Basir and a resident of Shripur; Mizan alias Salman, son of Jahagir and a resident of Dahibhanga; Kamil, son of Ashauddin and a resident of Muharar Toli; and Shahnaz, son of Sabir and a resident of Janirpasti Dahibhanga. Police said preliminary verification indicated that some of the identified suspects are currently living outside Bihar. Afsar alias Hati is reportedly residing in Gujarat, Zuber Khan in Haryana, Mizan alias Salman in Karnataka and Kamil in Punjab. Efforts are underway to verify the whereabouts of the remaining suspects. Police said the woman has been identified and her statement has been recorded during the investigation. According to her statement, she had gone to the railway station to meet a friend when she was allegedly noticed by some youths from nearby villages. The youths allegedly made objectionable remarks and assaulted her. Police said a village-level panchayat meeting was subsequently held in the presence of the village Mukhiya in an attempt to resolve the dispute. Based on the woman's complaint and statement, an FIR has been registered, and further investigation is underway. Police are also examining the roles of other individuals who may have been involved. Acting on the evidence gathered during the investigation, Kishanganj police arrested one of the named accused, identified as Shahzad, aged around 21, a resident of Shabbir Tola, Jagir Dahibhat, under Dighalbank police station. Shahzad was arrested in Dighalbank and is currently being interrogated, police said. Meanwhile, raids are continuing at suspected hideouts to apprehend the other accused. Investigators are using technical evidence as well as human Intelligence to trace those allegedly involved in the incident. SP Santosh Kumar said that all individuals found to be involved would face legal action in accordance with the law after their roles are established during the investigation.
No train ticket found: SC restores compensation claim for passenger's death
The Supreme Court has said the absence of recovery of a train ticket from a deceased passenger cannot result in defeating the compensation claim, as it restored the payout awarded to the parents of a man who died after falling from a moving train in Gujarat in 2017. A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and AS Chandurkar set aside the order of the Gujarat High Court rejecting the compensation awarded to the parents of Maheshbhai, who died falling off the general compartment following a sudden jerk and jolt while travelling to Surat via Ahmedabad on September 27, 2017. The bench on Friday said, The high court gave undue importance to the absence of the railway ticket without taking into consideration the statement made on oath by the victim's father and the fact that the victim had been hospitalised for a period of more than one month. On the preponderance of probabilities, it can be concluded that the victim was a bona fide passenger and that absence of recovery of his ticket cannot ...
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Non-recovery of train ticket from deceased passenger can't defeat compensation claim: SC
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Gujarat students can now order textbooks online through Amazon, ensuring home delivery at printed prices without extra charges. Gujarat Students Can Now Order Textbooks Online via Amazon
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Delhi's Initial Ranji Games May Happen In Palam Due To Major Drainage Revamp At Arun Jaitley Stadium
Palam Air Force Ground: Delhis initial home matches in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy season could be shifted to the Air Force Ground in Palam as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) prepares to undertake a major overhaul of the drainage system at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The venue, which recently hosted three T20Is between India and Afghanistan earlier this month, will require an extended period of downtime once the civic work commences. A proposal has been sent out to improve the drainage system at the venue. Right now, people concerned are waiting for the final approval. Lets be clear - this process needs time; in winter, it takes time for the grass to grow, and for this, proper sunshine is needed, and you can have an idea of it by seeing the weather in December and January, a source familiar with the matter told IANS on Friday. Delhi, which kicks off their Elite Group C campaign against Bengal in Kalyani from October 11, have two scheduled home fixtures in the first phase - against Gujarat (October 1821) and Services (November 25). Both matches are now expected to take place at the Palam Air Force Ground. The upgradation in the drainage system will also lead to the soil-based outfield being converted into a sand-based one. The process will involve a lot of watering, and the invitation for tenders is expected to begin soon. People who have worked in upgrading drainage systems at other Test venues and are known to the BCCI are expected to be preferred for this work. A final confirmation is likely to come by the first week of October, added the source. The timeline for the outfield work, initially understood to be of four months, could also cast doubt over New Delhi hosting the mens ODI between India and Sri Lanka, to be played on December 13. Should the upgradation work and grass cultivation face delays, the BCCI may have to look at an alternative venue for the match. Delhi will have a second-phase Ranji Trophy home game against Maharashtra, slated to be held from February 1 to 4. Previously, former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya was appointed head coach of the Delhi men's domestic team for the 2026/27 season and will take over from Sarandeep Singh, who was on the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) and notably recommended his name for the role. Should the upgradation work and grass cultivation face delays, the BCCI may have to look at an alternative venue for the match. Delhi will have a second-phase Ranji Trophy home game against Maharashtra, slated to be held from February 1 to 4. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories This marks Dahiya's fourth stint in charge of Delhi, after having previously guided them to their last Ranji Trophy title in 2007/08, besides coaching Uttar Pradesh to the semi-finals in 2021/22. A seasoned coach, Dahiyas extensive resume includes IPL assistant coaching roles with Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders, and he coaches Purani Dilli 6 in the Delhi Premier League (DPL). Article Source: IANS
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Encourages Youth to Embrace Skills and Contribute to Nation-Building
CM Bhupendra Patel urges youth in Gujarat to develop skills and contribute to the vision of a developed India by 2047. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Encourages Youth to Embrace Skills and Contribute to Nation-Building
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Railway Ministry approves tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat, Barauni in Bihar
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India clocks 6 per cent rise in FDI at $19.81 bn during April-June
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India recorded a 6 per cent increase to $19.81 billion in the April-June quarter of the current financial year compared to the corresponding figure of $18.62 billion in the same quarter of 2025-26 despite the global uncertainties, according to figures compiled by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The month-wise figures show that FDI inflows nearly doubled in April this year to 12.1 billion from $6.6 billion in the same month of the previous year, after which they declined in May to $2.8 billion before picking up some momentum at $4.91 billion in June. Japan emerged as the highest investor during the first quarter of the current financial year with FDI to the tune of $5.71 billion, followed by Singapore at $5.22 billion, Mauritius ($2.31 billion), the Netherlands ($1.38 billion), the US ($1.34 billion), and the UAE ($868 million). FDI from the US declined by over 76 per cent to $1.34 billion in April-June 2026-27 from $5.61 billion in the same period of the previous financial year, while inflows from the UAE dropped $868 million compared with $1 billion in the first quarter of 2025-26. The main sectors that have attracted healthy inflows include services ($7.04 billion), computer software and hardware ($2.84 billion), trading ($1.92 billion), non-conventional energy ($1.24 billion), and auto ($622 million). Total FDI, including equity inflows, reinvested earnings and other capital, increased about 22 per cent to $30.65 billion during April-June 2026-27. Tamil Nadu led among the Indian states, attracting as much as $5.95 billion in FDI during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, with Maharashtra coming in the second position as receipts touched $4.22 billion, followed by Delhi ($2.67 billion), Karnataka ($2.11 billion), and Gujarat ($1.3 billion), which made up the rest of the top five in the FDI list.
Health check-up camp organised at BJPs central office under Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) A large-scale free health check-up camp was organised at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s Central Office in the capital on Friday under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide month-long campaign marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public life. At the health camp, many party office staff and their family members underwent comprehensive health check-ups by reputed doctors and medical experts from across the country and received necessary medication and medical advice. The health check-up camp, inspired by PM Modi's vision for public service and Arogya Bharat (Ayushman Bharat initiative), sought to address the health concerns of party functionaries, educate them about the importance of fitness, and motivate them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Many senior party functionaries, including BJP national Vice-President Lal Singh Arya, party national General Secretary (Organisation) B. L. Santosh, national secretary Swadesh Singh, Delhi and Haryana organisation general secretary Pawan Rana, national office secretary Mahendra Pandey, partys national media coordinator Ashish Usha Agrawal, office superintendent Sarvendra Kumar, along with all party support staff, participated in the health camp. With enthusiastic participation from office employees and their family members, the medical experts offered important advice. They guided them on healthy lifestyle practices, contributing to the realisation of the Prime Ministers resolve of Fit India and Aarogya Bharat. Many office support staff praised the initiative and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has brought a spirit of public service and sensitivity, beyond its political role, and this has made every member of the organisation feel valued and taken care of. Notably, the Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan is a month-long campaign organised across the country by the BJP to observe and link PM Modis long years of public life with the spirit of seva. As the Prime Minister formally completes 25 years in office on October 7, 2026 (since becoming Gujarat CM), his role of Pradhan sevak and jan seva (public service) is set to take centre stage, with the party seeking to portray this as governance coupled with public service.
Gujarat govt makes textbooks available on Amazon with home delivery at printed price
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Students and parents in Gujarat can now order textbooks online and have them delivered to their homes at the printed price, under the state government's Books to Students with Just One Click initiative. The Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks has entered into an MoU with e-commerce platform Amazon to make textbooks available online without any additional delivery charges, providing an alternative to purchasing books from physical bookstores. The initiative covers books published by the board for all standards and mediums. While the state government provides some textbooks to students free of cost, students must purchase other books, particularly those studying in self-financed schools. Under the arrangement with Amazon, students and parents can order these textbooks through the platform and receive them at home at the printed price, without paying an additional delivery cost. Kinjal Makwana, a parent from Ahmedabad, said the facility was useful for working parents who found it difficult to visit bookstores. My child studies in Class 1. We had ordered the books from Amazon through the Gujarat Textbook Board. Both of us are working, so we did not have time to travel back and forth. We had limited time, so we ordered the books from Amazon. We easily got all the books, and they were delivered to our home without any difficulty, she said. Manubhai Pavra, Executive President of the Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks, said the agreement aimed to ensure books could be delivered to students and parents at home at no additional cost. We recently held discussions with Amazon and signed an MoU under which textbooks can be delivered to children and parents at home at the printed price, without them having to pay any additional cost. Accordingly, whenever children need a book, they will now be able to receive it at the printed price through Amazons e-commerce platform, Pawar said. The Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks distributes around 1.5 crore textbooks every year. The online facility is also intended to serve students who need additional copies or books beyond those provided through the governments distribution system. The initiative lets parents and students access the boards textbooks through an online ordering system, so they don't have to visit bookstores for every requirement.
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an indigenous framework for training, assessment and professional certification of private security personnel, with a proposed Bharat Gold Standard aimed at aligning skills with Indias regulatory, operational and technological requirements. The initiative follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah's vision for a trained, technology-enabled private security sector capable of serving as an effective first line of response and complementing public security institutions. The MoU brings together RRUs academic, training, research, simulation and assessment capabilities with CAPSIs industry network and understanding of operational requirements. The partnership seeks to establish common professional standards linking training with practical assessment and certification. During the signing ceremony at the RRU campus in Gandhinagar, Vice Chancellor Prof Bimal Patel interacted with the CAPSI delegation on the broader direction of professionalising private security in India. RRU was represented by Nimesh Dave, Director, SICSM, Lt Col B. S. Rao, Coordinator, and other university representatives. Chairman Kunwar Vikram Singh led the CAPSI delegation. It included Secretary General Mahesh Sharma, National Vice President Anil Puri, President V. V. Katti, COO of SSSDC Col A. K. Singh, President of CAPSI Gujarat Chapter Dr Sheetal Nair, National Vice Presidents Dr R. K. Tyagi and R. P. Chauhan, National Secretary (Reforms) Sanjeev Bhardwaj, Honorary Secretary of SAG Anil Rai, General Secretary of CAPSI Gujarat Rajesh Pillai, Vice President I. P. Singh, Deputy General Secretary Rajesh Yadav and Treasurer of SAG R. K. Chaturvedi. RRU's Advanced Security Skills Training Centre will serve as the institutional platform for the initiative. The centre is intended to cater to young entrants; security personnel seeking career advancement; veterans and former police personnel transitioning to civilian security; private security agency owners and managers; and professionals in risk, compliance, and facility management. The training ecosystem combines classroom instruction with simulation, laboratory exposure, scenario-based learning and physical preparedness. It includes driving and firing simulators, OSINT and technology laboratories, drone training, K9 exposure, maritime-security facilities, a dedicated Private Security Lab, moot-court exposure and human-performance infrastructure. The proposed framework places technology literacy alongside traditional security skills. With private security operations increasingly involving CCTV analytics, electronic access control, alarm systems, drones, digital communications and AI-enabled platforms, personnel would be trained in prevention, detection, reporting, escalation and first response. The proposed professional pathway would link deployment with skills, assessment, certification, specialisation and professional mobility. It is intended to allow personnel to progress from entry-level guarding and site duties to supervisory and specialised roles, including K9, drones, OSINT and technology-enabled security, and subsequently to managerial, consulting and entrepreneurial positions. The initiative also envisages training of trainers, executive education and continuing professional development to extend these competencies across private security organisations. CAPSI estimates that India's private security workforce comprises around 10 million personnel deployed across industrial facilities, financial institutions, corporate establishments, hospitals, educational campuses, residential communities, logistics networks and other public-facing spaces. The proposed Bharat Gold Standard is envisaged as a professional ecosystem covering occupational competencies, structured curricula, qualified trainers, practical learning, assessment, certification and continuing education. The framework is intended to evolve with changes in technology, security threats and operating environments. Through the partnership, RRU and CAPSI aim to establish an Indian framework that links training and assessed competence with specialised skills and continuing professional development across the private security sector.
Dont compare yourself with others: Gujarat CM tells youth
Digital Desk | Bhavnagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday urged young people to develop skills, gain practical knowledge and contribute to the governments vision of Viksit Bharat-2047, while stressing that development must extend beyond major cities to villages and every section of society. Addressing students at a Yuva Samvad programme at Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Patel said youth could play an important role in nation-building and creating a better society through skill development, positive thinking, sensitivity and self-confidence. The interaction was organised under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modis public service. Students raised questions on employment, education, agriculture, healthcare, sports, womens empowerment, cybercrime, de-addiction, infrastructure and Viksit Bharat-2047. Viksit Bharat would not be achieved only through the development of major cities, but by ensuring that development opportunities and the benefits of government schemes reach villages and every citizen, he said. He also urged young people not only to make use of government schemes themselves but to help needy people and friends access them. Highlighting employment opportunities emerging in Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), Patel called on youth to acquire technical skills suited to the requirements of upcoming industries. The government is working with companies to provide skill development training, particularly in sectors such as semiconductors, he asserted. On physical and mental well-being, the Chief Minister advised young people not to compare themselves with others and said they should move ahead according to their own abilities. If success is not achieved, one should make another attempt, he said, while highlighting yoga and positive thinking for maintaining a healthy mind and body. Responding to a question on agriculture, Patel said modern farming methods, suitable seeds, technology and equipment could help young people improve their own farms and contribute to agricultural development in their villages. He encouraged students to supplement classroom learning with practical experience by visiting model farms and exploring value addition of agricultural produce. On cybercrime, Patel highlighted government initiatives to create awareness among students about cybersecurity and online fraud. On sports, he said: Sports infrastructure is being developed across Gujarat, and government support is there for projects to develop hockey and other sports facilities in Bhavnagar. The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of womens participation in policy-making and highlighted efforts to increase their representation in local self-government institutions. Learning other languages is important, but there should be no hesitation in speaking ones mother tongue, he said. Patel expressed confidence that the youth could make a significant contribution to nation-building through skills, positive thinking, sensitivity and self-confidence.
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Gujarats new initiative allows students to order textbooks online through Amazon without delivery charges, easing access for busy parents. Gujarat Government Launches Easy Access to Textbooks via Amazon
Gujarat ANTF launches nationwide drug awareness reel, short film competition
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 25 (IANS) The Gujarat Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has announced a nationwide reel and short film-making competition to involve students, content creators, filmmakers and citizens in creating awareness about drug abuse, illegal trafficking and the social and economic impact of narcotics. The Drug Awareness Content Creation Competition-2026, announced on Friday, will accept entries from September 28 to October 27, with cash prizes of up to Rs 2.5 lakh in the short film category and Rs 2 lakh in the reel category. The competition is open to participants from across India, including students, professionals, content creators, filmmakers, designers, musicians, NGOs, agencies, and members of the public. Participants can enter individually or as teams, and each contestant may submit up to three entries. The short film category will accept films of eight to 12 minutes in Full HD resolution, with a 16:9 landscape aspect ratio, while reels can be up to two minutes long in Full HD with a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. Only content produced in Gujarati or Hindi will be accepted. The ANTF said the competition aims to promote factual and responsible public awareness on the risks of drug use, rehabilitation and recovery, legal provisions relating to narcotic drugs, early warning signs, reporting of illegal trafficking, social responsibility and community participation. Other themes include the financial and economic impact of drugs, appropriate treatment of affected persons and reduction of stigma, as well as the responsibilities of people affected by drug addiction and their families. The first, second and third prizes in the short film category are Rs 2.5 lakh, Rs 2 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh, respectively. In the reel category, the corresponding prizes are Rs 2 lakh, Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh. Consolation prizes of Rs 20,000 each will also be awarded to winners ranked fourth to 10th in the reel category. The task force said entries must be original, factual and suitable for public awareness and must not glorify or promote drug use or illegal drug trafficking. Medical and legal information must not be misleading, while participants must have the necessary copyright or permissions for music, images, footage and graphics. Entries containing hate, discrimination, defamation, obscenity or stigmatising attitudes will not be accepted. The ANTF Gujarat logo and its official toll-free number must be included in the submitted content, and the mascot may also be incorporated appropriately. Entries can be submitted through a Google Form or by email along with the participant's Unique ID, personal details, and a Google Drive link containing the content. The entries will be assessed on the clarity and relevance of the message, creativity and presentation, factual accuracy and responsible communication, potential impact on public awareness, technical quality and adherence to the prescribed format. The ANTF said selected winning content may be used on its official social media platforms and digital campaigns, as well as in schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions, at awareness and public programmes, and on its website and other official digital platforms. The competition comes shortly after the Centre's third national conference of heads of State and Union Territory ANTFs, which focused on strengthening measures against drug trafficking and substance abuse, including demand reduction, prevention and rehabilitation.
FSSAI proposes to prohibit manufacturing, sale of analogue paneer across country
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Indias food regulator has proposed to prohibit manufacturing and sale of analogue paneer across the country, notifying draft amendments for consultations. According to the FSSAI draft, the amendment is proposed in the following regulation to restrict manufacturing and sale of analogue product as paneer so as to prevent misleading consumers regarding the nature and composition of the product. Products already licensed or registered under 'Analogue in Dairy Context' category shall discontinue the use of the term Paneer in their nomenclature, labelling or marketing. It added. Several state governments have banned the sale and manufacturing of analogue paneer. FSSAI has decided to introduce draft amendments in the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) regulations. The draft regulations shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Official Gazette in which this notification is published are made available to the public. The food regulator has taken regulatory action against several food businesses after inspections found food safety violations and non-compliance. The regulator suspended licences and issued prohibition orders relating to non-compliant ghee products and adulteration concerns. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration recently banned the production, distribution and sale of artificial 'analogue' paneer for one year, citing public health concerns. The action followed laboratory findings in which more than 35 per cent of recent paneer samples tested in the state failed quality tests due to vegetable-fat adulteration. The Gujarat government also announced a statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of non-standard analogue paneer, cheese, and butter, citing concerns over consumer deception, food safety, and the protection of the state's dairy sector. Products made from vegetable oil and other non-dairy ingredients were being presented as paneer, misleading consumers, harming genuine dairy producers and raising serious food safety concerns.
CBI arrests Gujarat man in USD 7.2 mn US cyber fraud case
New Delhi: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an accused in a transnational cyber-financial fraud case who allegedly defrauded US nationals of over USD 7 million through illegal call centres in Gujarat in the past two years, officials said Friday, September 25. The agency arrested Ankit Satishchandra Pandey on Wednesday, who allegedly cheated US 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 .
Major Cyber Fraud Accused Arrested By CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ankit Satishchandra Pandey in connection with a transnational cyber-financial fraud case. Pandey allegedly defrauded US nationals of over USD 7 million by impersonating US federal agency officials through illegal call centres in Gujarat, coercing victims into transferring funds and purchasing gold.
Police Assist Differently-Abled Devotees at Gujarat Fair
A heartwarming moment from Gujarats Bhadarvi Purnima fair shows police personnel assisting differently-abled devotees in reaching the temple for darshan. The gesture highlighted the spirit of compassion and service during the religious gathering.
Gujarat road accident: Four Mumbai residents killed in expressway crash
Four Mumbai residents were killed after their car crashed into a stationary dumper on the Bharatmala Expressway near Dhatva village in Gujarats Surat district. Police said the victims were travelling to a Jain pilgrimage site in Patan when the fatal collision occurred on Friday morning
The success and recognition of Kalki 2898 AD continues to add to the anticipation surrounding its much-awaited sequel, with director Nag Ashwin reflecting on the journey of creating the ambitious sci-fi epic and the trust placed in his vision by leading star Prabhas. The film recently added another major milestone to its remarkable journey, winning two National Awards for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Special Effects at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held in Gujarat on September 22. Speaking about the trust and support he received from Prabhas while bringing the ambitious world of Kalki 2898 AD to life, Nag Ashwin shared, It is a blessing to have a star like him trust your vision. Prabhas presence and conviction have been central to the films larger-than-life storytelling, with the actor headlining a cinematic universe that brought together an unprecedented scale, visual spectacle and a futuristic interpretation of Indian mythology. Reflecting on the challenges ahead as the team works on Part 2, Ashwin recently told The Hollywood Reporter India, There were a lot of challenges in Part 1, especially because it was the first time we were attempting something on this scale and in this space. There will be bigger challenges in Part 2, because now it is the second time and the expectations are even higher. So, in many ways, the journey continues to come with new challenges. The director also assured audiences that the sequel will deliver on the promise established by the first chapter, adding, The audiences can expect the epic they were promised. The recognition for the first film is very gratifying and gives us added energy as we continue working on the next chapter. It is encouraging to see the first film receive this kind of recognition after the journey the entire team has been through, and that naturally adds to the motivation as we work towards Part 2. With Kalki 2898 AD earning two National Awards and Part 2 promising to expand the world further, anticipation continues to build around Prabhas return to the ambitious franchise. The actors collaboration with Nag Ashwin remains at the heart of the next chapter as the team continues to take the story and its scale forward. Also Read: Kalki 2898 AD wins two National Awards; Vyjayanthi Movies celebrates Best Popular Film and Best Special Effects honours
4 Mumbai residents headed to Jain pilgrimage site killed in expressway crash in Surat
Breaking out: 97-year-old South Indian Bank wants to outgrow name, go national
The lender, based in Thrissur, Kerala, plans to expand in Maharashtra, Gujarat and the national capital.
Dahiya Returns As Delhi Senior Men's Head Coach; Bhaskar Named Chief Selector
Raj Kumar Sharma: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Delhi senior mens cricket team for the 2026/27 domestic season. Raj Kumar Sharma, the childhood coach of India batting stalwart Virat Kohli and a Dronacharya Awardee, has been named the 'State Mentor', while Sunita Sharma has been appointed in the same role for the women's teams. The decisions for men's and women's teams selection committee and coaches were taken after all recommendations were submitted by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), according to an official statement issued by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Friday. Dahiya, the assistant coach with IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans, had coached Delhi to 2007/08 Ranji Trophy triumph and served in the same role in 2012/13, 2014/15 and 2015/16 seasons. Dahiya, who played two Tests and ten ODIs for India, now takes over from former India off-spinner and selector Sarandeep Singh, who had been at the helm for the last two seasons and is now in the CAC. Dahiya will be joined by assistant coaches Kshitiz Sharma and Kuldeep Rawat, with Sanjeev Sharma and former India pacer Parvinder Awana serving as bowling coaches. Delhi will begin their Ranji Trophy campaign on October 11 against Bengal in Kalyani. Former Delhi stalwarts KP Bhaskar and ex-India player Reema Malhotra have been appointed as head of the senior mens and senior womens selection panels, respectively. Bhaskar will chair a three-member committee featuring Manu Nayar and Praveen Gupta, while Reema is joined by Swarn Chadha and Rani Ojha. In the age-group divisions, former Delhi batter Robin Bisht takes charge as chief coach of the Mens Under-23 team and will be assisted by Mohan Chaturvedi and Rajinder Singh Chawla. Rajiv Nayyar will lead the Mens U-19 coaching staff, while Raju Sharma and Abhishek Mankotia have been named chief coaches for the Mens U-16 and U-14 setups, respectively. In the age-group divisions, former Delhi batter Robin Bisht takes charge as chief coach of the Mens Under-23 team and will be assisted by Mohan Chaturvedi and Rajinder Singh Chawla. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The DDCA also announced a High Performance Group, where former India batter Gursharan Singh and Bantoo Singh have been appointed as chief batting coaches for the mens and womens programs, respectively. Tilak Raj Sharma and V. Arvind will oversee the bowling department in the High Performance division. Article Source: IANS
Gujarat is poised as a frontrunner in the renewable hydrogen landscape, thanks to its extensive refinery and ammonia capacity. The state's rich renewable energy inventory and favorable project incentives pave the way for future endeavors. Projecting a target of three million metric tonnes of hydrogen production yearly by 2035, many initiatives currently linger in feasibility assessments, despite proactive governmental support.
Natural farming more than doubles turmeric yield in Gujarat study
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27 global wildlife organisations press Vantara to end animal imports permanently
Guwahati: More than two dozen international wildlife conservation and animal welfare organisations have urged Vantara, the private zoo funded by Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to permanently end wild animal imports and strengthen safeguards around the acquisition of animals. In an open letter dated September 22, the organisations also called for greater transparency, independent oversight [] The post 27 global wildlife organisations press Vantara to end animal imports permanently appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Gujarat hilsa sold as Padma hilsa in Bangladesh, Dhaka stops imports from India
Gujarat hilsa sold as Padma hilsa in Bangladesh, Dhaka stops imports from India
Gujarat Police honours over 30 retired senior officers at
Gandhinagar The Gujarat Police on Thursday honoured more than 30 retired DGP- and ADGP-rank officers at a Salute Our Mentors The post Gujarat Police honours over 30 retired senior officers at Salute Our Mentors programme appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Gujarat Launches Campaign to Combat Corruption with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
The Gujarat government initiates a three-month campaign to prevent corruption, emphasizing cybersecurity and AI training. Gujarat Launches Campaign to Combat Corruption with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Issues Ultimatum to Officials for Timely Resolution of Public Complaints
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has ordered officials to resolve public complaints promptly, addressing issues like drainage and pollution. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Issues Ultimatum to Officials for Timely Resolution of Public Complaints
Gujarat Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife Over Suspicions of Infidelity
A man in Gujarat has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife after suspecting her fidelity, with police quickly apprehending him. Gujarat Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife Over Suspicions of Infidelity
National Film Awards: A Tribute to the Magic of Indian Cinema
On September 22, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat marking a departure from the recent tradition of holding the ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. As a major policy initiative by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the shifting of venue is foreseeing the possibility of future editions of the country's highest cinema honour to travel across other states and cities rather than stay anchored within the national capital. It may be perceived as a small logistical decision but it holds a symbolic weight for cinema that the ceremony belongs to every region, not just to the corridors of New Delhi. This year's list of winners, announced on July 18, 2026, reflects the similar spirit of the country's central measure of cinematic merit. In the category of the Best Feature Film, Article 370 was given the award along with its lead actress Yami Gautam who won the Best Actress award. Similarly, Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan were given the Best Actor honours for Bramayugam and Chandu Champion respectively, while Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Direction for the Tamil film Amaran. Interestingly the most quietly significant win came in the non-feature category, where Angen, directed by Ravi Raj Murmu, became the first Santhali-language film to be honoured a marker of how far the awards' linguistic reach now extends. This year, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, cinema's lifetime achievement honour was given to veteran actor Anant Nag, whose five-decade career spans over 300 films across six languages. Meanwhile, to understand the context why national awards matter so much in present circumstances we need to look back at where the process began in the country prior to partition of the subcontinent. In 1913, Indian cinema's own story started when Dadasaheb Phalke completed Raja Harishchandra, the country's first full-length feature film. It took four more decades for the Indian state to formally recognise the art form: following recommendations from the 1949 Film Enquiry Committee, the government instituted the State Awards for Films in 1954, honouring the films of 1953. That first edition was modest just seven honours across feature films, documentaries and children's films, with Shyamchi Aai winning the top feature film prize. The awards grew steadily with the industry itself. Acting honours arrived only in 1967-68, when Uttam Kumar and Nargis won the first Best Actor and Best Actress awards. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award followed in 1969, first given to Devika Rani. Administration passed to the Directorate of Film Festivals in 1973, and in 2022 that body merged into the National Film Development Corporation, which now runs the awards. Each of these shifts added new categories, new crafts, and new regions to the fold a process the 72nd edition continues, most visibly through its recognition of films in Garhwali and Tulu, languages outside the Constitution's Eighth Schedule that nonetheless now have a place on the national stage. The awards' purpose has stayed remarkably consistent since 1954: to encourage films of technical and aesthetic merit, to help audiences understand the country's regional cultures, and, through that understanding, to strengthen national unity. They are not simply trophies. A National Award pulls a film out of a narrow regional audience and onto a country-wide platform, often reshaping a filmmaker's career in the process. That mission carries real economic weight today. India's media and entertainment sector is now the fifth largest in the world, powered by millions of digital creators and a strong cost advantage in animation and VFX work. Cinema is not just cultural expression it is a livelihood engine and a form of soft power that carries Indian storytelling to global audiences. The 72nd National Film Awards capture an industry in transition: still rooted in the two-tier jury system introduced decades ago, still measuring films against the same core standards of craft and social relevance, but increasingly willing to look beyond the familiar centres of Hindi and major regional cinema. A Santhali film winning for the first time, a Garhwali and Tulu film earning separate recognition, and the ceremony itself relocating to Gujarat all point in the same direction toward an award that is finally trying to look as diverse as the country whose films it honours. If that trajectory holds, the National Film Awards may end up doing more than crowning the year's best films; they may help build the audience for cinema that has, until now, rarely reached beyond its own region. (Courtesy: PIB Srinagar)
Tech glitches halt licence test, teenager wins Rs900 refund fight against RTO
Security blanket for citys Ganesh Visarjan; 90,000 idols to be immersed today
Resident doctor of Surat civil hospital ends life
Dr Pandyas suicide: 4 doctors yet to be arrested
Workers union holds shirtless protest over recruitment
Financer cheated of 66L in ambulance scam
Godavadi murder unsolved despite massive forensic sweep
VMC seals six shops over repeated cleanliness violations
Child rapist to serve 40 years in jail
3,000 cops on guard for immersion of Ganesh idols today
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Gujarat: Woman strangled by husband over character suspicion
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband following a domestic dispute in Haripura village, Gujarat. Police arrested the accused within hours after he allegedly fled the spot with his daughter. A case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel directs swift action on over 5,000 public grievances via SWAGAT
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates development works worth Rs 584 crore in Ahmedabad
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Housing societies in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu lead residential rooftop solar installations
Tier II cities such as Coimbatore, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore (Nellore), Visakhapatnam, Kolhapur and Nashik are also catching up
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Participates in Cleanliness Drive in Ahmedabad
CM Bhupendra Patel joined a cleanliness drive in Ahmedabad, engaging with students and launching infrastructure projects worth 583.85 crore. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Participates in Cleanliness Drive in Ahmedabad
Waaree Group enters specialty gases market
To build plant in Gujarat for semiconductor and solar cell manufacturers
GPSC Assistant Director Answer Key 2026 - Download Provisional Answer Key at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
GPSC has released the provisional answer key for Assistant Director (Boilers), Class-2, Advt. No. 40/2026-27. Check the preliminary test date, 200-question key, objection last date (29-09-2026, 4 PM), Rs. 100 fee and how to raise objections.
GFGNL flouts norms, say domestic firms; BSNL flags restrictive conditions
The Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited is facing backlash over its stringent turnover requirements in the tender process. Domestic companies are voicing concerns that these limitations stifle competition. A Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited representative has cautioned against such an exclusionary clause, highlighting that these high financial benchmarks may contravene the Centre's guidelines and state policies.
Watch the Official trailer from gujarati movie 'Mitrata' starring Viraj Ghelani, Deep Vaidya, Vishal Parekh and Vishwaa Joshi . 'Mitrata' movie is directed by Oneel Karnik. To know more about 'Mitrata' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest gujarati trailers, new movie trailers, trending gujarati movie trailer, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
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Kutch Kadva Patidar Samaj has initiated a scheme to encourage families to have a third child. Parents who have a third child will receive Rs 50,000 as a fixed deposit. Community leaders are concerned that younger couples are choosing to have fewer children or remain childless. They believe this initiative will help address the declining population within their community.
Navitas Solar to invest over $1 billion in clean energy expansion
Navitas Solar intends to invest 100 billion rupees in Gujarat and Maharashtra over the next five years. This investment will support the expansion of solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules, and battery storage. The company is already constructing a 2.4 gigawatt solar cell plant in Gujarat, with operations expected to begin in July 2027. Additionally, Navitas is developing solar parks in Maharashtra with specified capacities.
Navitas Solar to invest 10,000 crore in Gujarat, Maharashtra over 5 years
The investment will fund expansion into solar ingots, wafers, cells and modules, as well as battery energy storage systems and renewable power generation.
Navitas Solar to invest 10,000 crore in five years across value chain
Surat-based Navitas Solar plans to expand beyond module manufacturing into cells, ingots, wafers, battery storage and renewable energy projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra
Maruti Suzuki India commissions green hydrogen plant at Manesar to support low-carbon manufacturing
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Manesar, Sep 24 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Thursday announced the commissioning of a 300 kW green hydrogen electrolyzer plant at its Manesar manufacturing facility in Haryana, marking a significant step in the company's efforts to adopt cleaner energy solutions and reduce carbon emissions from its production operations. The pilot project will produce green hydrogen using renewable energy and blend it with natural gas for use as process fuel in manufacturing activities. The automaker said the facility will also help maximize the utilization of solar power generated at the Manesar plant, particularly during holidays when electricity generation would otherwise remain underutilised. According to the company, excess solar energy generated at the facility will be used to produce green hydrogen through electrolysis. The hydrogen will then be stored and supplied for manufacturing operations when required. Maruti Suzuki said the project will serve as a learning platform for wider deployment of green hydrogen technology across its manufacturing facilities in Haryana and Gujarat. The initiative is aligned with the Government of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission and forms part of the company's broader strategy to diversify renewable energy sources used in its operations. Maruti Suzuki Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said the company has adopted a multi-pathway approach not only for its products but also for its manufacturing operations. He noted that the green hydrogen project, alongside investments in solar energy, biogas and battery energy storage systems, reflects the company's commitment to transitioning towards cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. Takeuchi said India is increasingly emerging as a global manufacturing hub, where competitiveness will be determined not only by cost and quality but also by carbon intensity. He added that Maruti Suzuki is building capabilities today to support a low-carbon and energy-efficient manufacturing ecosystem in the future. The company aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions from its manufacturing operations, targeting a decline from the current 615,000 tonnes to 266,000 tonnes by FY31 through the adoption of multiple clean energy technologies.
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi inaugurates Ambedkar National Foundation museum in Ahmedabad
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Gujarat NEET MDS Round 2 revised provisional merit list 2026 is out at medadmgujarat.org. ACPPGMEC has extended choice filling to September 24, 10 AM. Check dates, categories, and how to fill choices.
