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Rajkot, August 19: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajkot police seized 204.9 kilograms of cannabis worth 1.02 crore from a truck near Bamanbor on the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway. Two individuals were arrested during this operation, which was reported by police on Tuesday. This action was part of a crackdown on the sale and transportation of ... Read more Major Drug Bust in Gujarat: Two Arrested with 1 Crore Worth of Cannabis
Enjoy The New Gujarati Music Video For 'Monghi Mulakat' By Mahesh Vanzara
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Guwahati, August 18: The Gujarat CID has arrested a 25-year-old man from Assam for allegedly masterminding a cybercrime network linked to 1,090 cases, including digital arrest scams, involving fraud of around 1,071.5 crore across the country. The accused, Rafiqul Alam, was arrested in Barpeta, Assam. Police said he helped transfer fraud proceeds through 1,758 bank... The post Assam Man Arrested In 1,071-Crore Cyber Fraud Network first appeared on Northeast Today .
After impressive role in Bihar polls, Vinod Tawde now election in-charge of UP
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The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports: Ahmedabad must use the 2030 Commonwealth Games to build a sporting and urban legacy for India rather than allow the event itself to dictate what the country builds, according to Dr Utsav Chaware, Director of the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCORE) at Rashtriya Raksha University. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Chaware said the centenary Commonwealth Games should become a practical test of India's ability to host major sporting events sustainably and could provide important lessons for the country's ambition to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. India must use the Games strategically. As a nation, a city and a state, we need to leverage the opportunities they create. The Games themselves are not the most important thing; what matters is how our cities, states and country use and benefit from them, he said. The remark comes as Ahmedabad prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games after the city was formally awarded the event at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow in November 2025. The Games will mark 100 years of the Commonwealth sporting movement. India is also pursuing its 2036 Olympic ambition, with the Indian Olympic Association's bid currently in the International Olympic Committee's Continuous Dialogue phase with its Future Host Commission. Chaware, who heads India's first IOC-recognised Olympic Studies Centre, said the central question for Ahmedabad should not simply be whether it can stage the Games, but what the city and country want to achieve through them. We should not prepare ourselves merely for the Games; rather, we should use the Games to advance our own broader objectives, he said. He questioned, How do we want to come up as a country on the global map? How do we want to project Ahmedabad on the global map as a city and Gujarat as a state on the global map? His comments come against the backdrop of a fundamental change in the way major sporting events are being designed. Commonwealth Sport's Games reset framework explicitly calls for lower hosting costs, greater use of existing venues, host-specific Games, mixed public and commercial funding and legacy planning. It says hosting costs should be reduced by at least 60 per cent from historic Commonwealth Games levels and that governments should no longer be expected to provide an unlimited financial guarantee. Chaware said India should learn from countries that have hosted the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, studying their experiences and adapting successful models to suit Indias own needs. He pointed to Barcelona 1992 Olympics as an example of a city using a major sporting event to transform itself rather than developing infrastructure solely for the event. Barcelonas 1992 Olympics is a strong example, where the Games were used to accelerate urban regeneration, improve infrastructure, transform the waterfront and create new public spaces. Similarly, India should plan the Games not just as a sporting event, but as a catalyst for long-term city development and improved quality of life. he said, adding that India should set the terms instead of becoming entirely following organising bodies. That approach, he argued, is particularly important because Ahmedabad is already developing substantial sporting infrastructure. Existing facilities such as the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex and Karai facilities could provide a foundation, but he said the Games should be viewed as an ecosystem rather than a collection of competition venues, specailly for the society. It is not just the venue where the competition happens. Around the venue, there are many avenues that we should be ready to attend- accommodation, hospitality, transport, training and acclimatization centers, gyms, medical facilities and commercial spaces. Countries often look for suitable locations to establish training bases and acclimatize their athletes before competition. This also brings additional footfall through athletes, officials, spectators, media and tourists, creating demand for hotels, restaurants, retail and local transport. So all these facilities and the wider economic activity have to be planned in tandem as part of the city, he told IANS. Ahmedabad's preparations already include major sporting infrastructure projects. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is being developed as a key part of the city's sporting plans, while the Gujarat Police Academy area at Karai is being developed into a sports hub. But Chaware warned against assuming that every facility required for the Games must be permanent. One lesson India should draw from recent Olympic hosting, he said, is the greater use of temporary and makeshift venues. Paris 2024 demonstrated how temporary structures could allow existing urban spaces and landmarks to become part of the Games without creating a permanent stock of facilities that may struggle to find a post-event purpose. Paris has showcased that instead of building any new venue for the Games, we have been working on the temporary venues, he said. India would still need permanent infrastructure where it serves longer-term sporting needs, he added, but temporary facilities could allow Ahmedabad to experiment with a more flexible model. These makeshift arrangements, these temporary venues can be one of the highlights of how India presents itself.. how do we bring that culture of having temporary venues, using the existing venues in scaled form, in some forms, which represent our own unique innovative ideas?, he emphasised. Chaware cautioned, however, that temporary does not automatically mean cheaper. Temporary venues can also be more costly than the permanent venues, he said. That is where he believes India's preparation should differ from the troubled legacy associated with the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, which faced questions over expenditure, governance and the eventual use of infrastructure. Chaware said Ahmedabad should be prepared from the outset for independent scrutiny of what the Games deliver. He backed the idea of an independent economic and legacy assessment mechanism that would examine the Games after they are over, including infrastructure utilisation, employment, tourism, transport, accommodation, broadcasting, logistics and sporting participation. We can have an independent organisation; we can have someone else to scrutinise these Games and pull out some of the challenges and to pull out some of the loose angles, he said. Such assessments, he said, should not be limited to a government-generated legacy report. If we simply say everything is good, we risk overlooking the gaps and challenges that come with organising the Games, he said. He added, It is important to critically assess what works, where the shortcomings are and what needs to improve, so that the experience can inform better planning and delivery in the future. He proposed that the problems, challenges and gaps identified during major sporting events should be shared with research institutions, universities, organising bodies and management firms. This would allow experts to assess these issues, identify existing solutions and develop India-specific approaches where required, particularly in areas such as accommodation, transportation, traffic management, hospitality, logistics, broadcasting and viewership. The approach would be particularly relevant for India because Ahmedabad is not being prepared for only one major event. The city and Gujarat are expected to gain experience through a succession of international competitions before 2030, including the World Police and Fire Games in 2029. The Commonwealth bid itself has been presented as part of a wider effort to build experience and infrastructure ahead of India's Olympic ambition. For Chaware, the sporting legacy should also be measured in athletes and participation rather than only in buildings. He said Ahmedabad has traditionally been known more for commerce and business than for sport, and the Games should change that. Legacy is what happens after the Games. Every school, every college, every university should be so packed enough maybe by the end of 2030 that every university might be having an Olympian or an international athlete, he said. The question of what sports India should prioritise in 2030 is another area where Chaware believes the host should exercise greater influence. He supports bringing shooting, wrestling, hockey, archery back into the Commonwealth Games programme, along with retaining India's strengths in wrestling and boxing. Shooting has been absent from the Commonwealth Games since Gold Coast 2018, while India has traditionally been a strong performer in the discipline. India is very explicitly performing in shooting. Maybe Glasgow was not our home, but India is, Ahmedabad is. So that is one area, he said. He also suggested that yoga could be considered, subject to the formal requirements for recognising a sporting event, while arguing that cricket should not be excluded from the conversation. With cricket, why not? It will give all the viewership, attendance, sponsorship and it could mold the game how India wants to fashion the game, he said. The sports programme, he said, should ultimately be used strategically rather than simply expanded for the sake of scale. Commonwealth Sport's Games Reset already envisages a flexible, host-specific sports programme developed jointly with the host, while maintaining integrated para-sport. We should invite global sponsors, but again, marketing ourselves as a nation, it has to be the cycle economy, he said. At the same time, he cautioned against assuming that government funding alone should carry the Games. The experience of previous mega-events shows how quickly costs can escalate. We need to identify potential gaps and financial risks in advance, test different scenarios and put contingency plans in place so that we are prepared to manage the scale and economical complexity of a mega sporting event, he said. India, he argued, should combine public funding with partnership and commercial models rather than reducing the scale of the Games simply because of financial concerns. India should bring some models which are borrowed from international standards, but also create internal models where we fund, yes, the government funds because we want to achieve it, but also the other global and local or regional partners should fund, he said. Another area he believes requires attention is athlete safeguarding. BCORE has made Safe Sport and athlete safeguarding a major part of its work, with a national programme planned for the 2026-27 academic session at Rashtriya Raksha University. The programme is intended to bring together athletes, coaches, administrators, safeguarding professionals and researchers and examine issues ranging from risk assessment and safe coaching to reporting mechanisms and the Indian legal framework. BCORE was established in 2024 and is recognised by the IOC as an Olympic Studies Centre. Chaware said safeguarding cannot begin only when athletes arrive at a competition venue. Why don't we make Safe Sport an integral part of the training ecosystem, as an integral part of the coaching ecosystem? he said. He noted that the IOC framework identifies physical, psychological, neglect and sexual abuse as areas of concern, and argued that safeguarding should apply not only to athletes but also to coaches and support staff. While national sports governance provisions provide for safeguarding officers and policies within federations, he said the critical question is how effectively those mechanisms are implemented. We have to see that we prepare a Safe Sport that is value-based and it is there in the institution throughout the year, throughout the training session, he said. Anti-doping is another area where Chaware believes India needs to strengthen its systems as it prepares for both 2030 and 2036. He said India's sporting performance itself is not the primary concern. Performance is not a matter, he said, pointing to India's ability to win medals even at the reduced Glasgow programme, where several of its traditional medal sports were absent. Instead, he identified anti-doping as one of the three areas that India must strengthen, alongside broader participation and its global presentation of the Games. India needs more technologically advanced solutions, stronger research and education in anti-doping, and better compliance mechanisms, he noted. Anti-doping is another area where Chaware believes India needs to strengthen its systems as it prepares for both 2030 and 2036. He said India's sporting performance itself is not the primary concern. Performance is not a matter, he said, pointing to India's ability to win medals even at the reduced Glasgow programme, where several of its traditional medal sports were absent. Instead, he identified anti-doping as one of the three areas that India must strengthen, alongside broader participation and its global presentation of the Games. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The third priority is India's global narrative. He said, Ahmedabad 2030 should give India an opportunity to tell a story about how a major sporting event can be economically, environmentally and socially sustainable. Article Source: IANS
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KPI Green Energy energizes 130 MW solar capacity in Gujarat
KPI Green Energy announced that it has energized 130 MW AC / 195 MW DC solar capacity under its 370 MW AC / 677 MW DC Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Project (IPP) at Bharuch, Gujarat.
A day after unveiling BJP national president Nitin Nabins new team, the party announced state incharges for three key pollbound states Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat. Rajya Sabha MPs Tarun Chugh, Vinod Tawde and Satish Poonia have been entrusted with Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab respectively. All three leaders are considered strong organisational hands, [] The post BJP Appoints State InCharges for Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Gujarat cop resigns over jantar mantar protest to support PM Narendra Modi for 2029 Lok Sabha polls
A 32-year-old Gujarat police constable, Ramgar Mohangar, has resigned from his post to work full-time for the RSS and BJP. He also vowed to remain barefoot until the Narendra Modi-led government is re-elected in 2029. However, police authorities have not accepted his resignation yet.
BJP reshuffle: Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia, Tarun Chugh get BJP poll duties under Nitin Nabin
Nitin Nabin appointed new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat. Vinod Tawde will oversee Uttar Pradesh, while Satish Poonia takes charge of Punjab. Tarun Chugh has been appointed in-charge for Gujarat and will retain his national role. These appointments are effective immediately and reflect ongoing party restructuring. Further state in-charge appointments will be made in due course.
Yash Soni had a rocking debut with the super-hit Gujarati film, Chhello Divas (2015), and then went on to work in many memorable and successful films. Chaal Jeevi Laiye (2019) stands out. It was the first Gujarati movie to collect more than Rs. 50 crores and also ran for cinemas for almost 6-7 years. It has been hailed by trade, industry and fans as Sholay Of Gujarati Cinema and also been compared with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge for its long, historic run in theatres. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Yash Soni explained what according to him worked for Chaal Jeevi Laiye. Yash Soni said, My earlier film, Chhello Divas, connected with people due to its friendship angle. As for Chaal Jeevi Laiye, the father-son emotional bond touched people a lot. Thats what I feel though its difficult to guess what has worked for the moviegoers. Many times, I am asked in the interviews that since I have given so many hits, I know the pulse of the audience. I always maintain Mujhe bilkul bhi nahin pata! I am not at that level where I can guess whether the audience would like it. For me, whats important while selecting a script is whether I like it or not. He added, However, when I introspect, I guess the father-son emotional bond and the way it was presented have worked. Also, the makers have dealt with the films piracy with an iron hand. The makers have gone to great lengths to ensure that the film is not available illegally. Yash Soni revealed, Even now, whenever a big film fails to meet expectations, cinemas bring Chaal Jeevi Laiye back. And its shows often go house-full. Around 4-5 months ago, I was at a cinema hall when I was informed that Chaal Jeevi Laiye was playing on one of the screens. I decided to meet the audience. You wont believe it, there were so many senior citizens in the theatre, and some of them had even come in wheelchairs. They blessed me and said, We wanted to see the film. Thank you for bringing it back to cinemas. So, the film has formed a very strong emotional connection with the audience. Despite being such a historic blockbuster, Chaal Jeevi Laiye is still not available on any OTT platform. The same is true for many Gujarati films. Bollywood Hungama spoke to prominent producers last year, and they confirmed that streaming giants either dont pay them well for their films or are simply not interested in acquiring Gujarati films. When asked if this was an unjustified move on the part of the streamers, Yash Soni confessed, Of course, it is. Gujarati cinema is no longer at a stage where only one kind of film is being made. So many genres are being explored. In the last month alone, as many as six films have been released. So, theres a lot of content being produced as well. Hence, prominent OTT platforms should stream Gujarati films. However, a change is happening. A film like Vash Level 2 (2025) was picked up by Netflix. Moreover, the streaming giant promoted it extensively, just like it promotes any other regular release on its platform. I hope this consistency is maintained. Future plans After making a mark in Gujarati cinema, would Yash Soni like to work in Hindi films? The actor replied, I am waiting for good scripts from good makers. I am eager to work in Bollywood. Its a national platform. Gujarati cinema has been experimenting, but the level of experimentation in Bollywood is on another level and has been so for many years. Moreover, there are so many good filmmakers doing exceptional work in Hindi. Hence, I am just waiting for the right opportunity. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Yash Soni ADMITS his Diwali release Chaniya Toli was AFFECTED by Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate at the box office: It was a downer, but it also made me happya matter of PRIDE for Gujarati cinema
Gujarat records 1,541 new breast cancer cases at GCRI in 2025
Gandhinagar Gujarat Health Minister Pruful Pansheriya on Monday urged women to undergo regular breast cancer screening, citing state data showing The post Gujarat records 1,541 new breast cancer cases at GCRI in 2025 appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Gujarat govt to give free sanitary napkins to 10 lakh girls
Under the initiative, Rs 360 per girl will be provided annually, and quality oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins will be distributed free of cost every month
Gujarat: Botad gets Vande Bharat connectivity as train begins running via Gandhigram route
Gujarat: Botad gets Vande Bharat connectivity as train begins running via Gandhigram route Botad (Gujarat): Gujarats Botad district on Monday gained direct Vande Bharat connectivity with the Sabarmati-Veraval service beginning operations through the Gandhigram-Botad route, following a change approved by the Railway Board. The revised route came into effect on August 17, bringing the [] The post Gujarat: Botad gets Vande Bharat connectivity as train begins running via Gandhigram route appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Fake govt offices set up, funds siphoned off in Gujarat
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Highlights Global Talent in San Francisco
San Francisco, August 18: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is currently on a week-long visit to the United States and Canada. On Monday, during an address in San Francisco, he emphasized the significant role that Gujarati professionals and entrepreneurs residing in Silicon Valley can play in Gujarats burgeoning technology ecosystem. Speaking to the Gujarati community ... Read more Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Highlights Global Talent in San Francisco
Sachet App: A Digital Shield Offering Real-Time Alerts to Farmers and Fishermen in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, August 18: The government and state administration prioritize minimizing loss of life and property during natural disasters. The Sachet app, developed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), along with the Sachet National Disaster Alert Portal, has proven invaluable in saving lives during crises. In Gujarat, the Sachet app provides essential information to farmers ... Read more Sachet App: A Digital Shield Offering Real-Time Alerts to Farmers and Fishermen in Gujarat
Gujarat Police Launches 28-Day Safe Power Campaign Focused on Womens Safety
Gandhinagar, August 18: The Gujarat Police has initiated a 28-day statewide Safe Power campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of women and girls. This initiative includes preventive policing, digital safety awareness, victim support, community engagement, and performance-based monitoring. The campaign was launched following directives from Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, emphasizing that there should be ... Read more Gujarat Police Launches 28-Day Safe Power Campaign Focused on Womens Safety
Modi govt dismantled ISI-backed terror network ahead of I-Day: HM
New Delhi, Aug 17: In a major multi-state crackdown ahead of Independence Day, security agencies have dismantled the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), arresting more than 200 operatives and thwarting its plans for subversive attacks across the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. In a post on X, Shah said 253 people were detained across 14 states on August 12 as part of the government's 'zero tolerance' policy towards cross-border terrorism. Over 80 FIRs and more than 200 arrests have been recorded against the Pakistan-based terror syndicate, which was linked to grenade, IED and petrol bomb attacks and targeted killings across India. Modi govt destroyed the ISI-backed terror group Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day and thwarted its plans for subversive attacks by arresting more than 200 operatives. Indian security forces ripped apart the network by launching coordinated operations across different locations in 14 states upholding a brilliant example of India's zero-tolerance towards terrorism, Shah said. The Home Minister said substantial recoveries, including IEDs, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, pistols, live cartridges, and CCTV cameras used for espionage, were made from the ISI-funded group. The coordinated multi-state operation was carried out on August 12 using a real-time intelligence-sharing system with State Police forces. It led to 253 detentions across 14 states Uttar Pradesh (62), Haryana (52), Delhi (51), Punjab (44), Rajasthan (15), Maharashtra (8), Uttarakhand (5), Karnataka, Gujarat and Bihar (3 each), and Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Kerala (2 each) with fresh FIRs registered in Delhi and Karnataka. The SBN network has been paying local conduits to recce police, defence and religious sites, and to install CCTV cameras for espionage. Cumulatively, over 80 FIRs and 200+ arrests have been recorded against SBN under UAPA, BNS, the Arms Act, NDPS Act and Explosive Substances Act. Security agencies reaffirmed the Government of India's zero tolerance for cross-border terror and said coordinated action would continue to dismantle SBN's networks nationwide.
Gujarat Reports 1,541 New Breast Cancer Cases in 2025
Ahmedabad, August 18: Gujarats Health Minister, Prabhull Panseria, urged women to undergo regular breast cancer screenings. He highlighted that breast cancer accounts for 31.2% of all cancers found in women in the state. In 2025, the Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI) recorded 1,541 new cases of breast cancer. Ahead of World Breast Cancer Research ... Read more Gujarat Reports 1,541 New Breast Cancer Cases in 2025
Gujarat police seize journalist Ravi Nairs devices
The police act on a search warrant issued by a magistrate court
SC Directs Meta Accounts of AAP Gujarat to Be Restored
Senior advocate Shadan Farasat and advocates Siddhant Sharma and Talha Abdul Rahman appeared for AAP.
Rahul Gandhi urges Hemant Soren to meet students; slams PM Modi, NTA
Rahul Gandhi has called on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to engage with the protesting students. He also took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Testing Agency, raising concerns over allegations of a UGC-NET exam paper leak. Throughout his remarks, Gandhi emphasized that the education system takes advantage of students financially and demanded accountability from the leadership of the NTA.
1981 bus robbery accused caught after 45 years in UP
Pune court grants anticipatory bail to advocate for objectionable social media post on PM Modi
Fire breaks out at resin unit in Dahej, no injuries reported
Social media used to instigate Amroli workers, say police
Sumul chairman, VC election postponed
Three from city complete 4,000-km ultra-distance cycling event in Europe
School electrical audits ordered after 15-year-old students electrocution
From MSU sanedo to BJPs national youth face
Robber who evaded arrested for 45 years nabbed in UP
Sunlight School Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Student-Led Patriotic Programme
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 17: Sunlight School celebrated the 80th Independence Day on its campus with a patriotic programme highlighting student participation, leadership and holistic development. The national flag was hoisted by Het Sojitra, a talented student and NCC cadet of the school, who was invited as the chief guest. The schools NCC Naval Cadets []
Kerala CM Satheesan Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Mining Law Amendment Review
The Chief Minister also pointed out that the Bill contains provisions to bring land with mineral resources under greater central control and to extinguish pending state tax liabilities.
Gujarat Police seizes Ravi Nair
The Gujarat High Court has refused to quash the FIR against propagandist Ravi Nair over the Adani-LIC story published in the Washington Post.
Supreme Court orders restoration of AAP Gujarat's Facebook, Instagram accounts
Court allows partys application subject to removal of objectionable posts, if any, and posts main case for hearing after two weeks
No fuel for vehicles without valid registration plates in Rajkot
Gujarats E-Zero FIR System Brings Justice to Cyber Fraud Victims at Home
Gandhinagar, August 17: The Gujarat governments E-Zero FIR system for reporting cyber financial fraud is proving to be a double boon. Firstly, it accelerates investigations, increasing the chances of preventing financial losses. Secondly, it allows victims to receive justice from the comfort of their homes. The E-Zero FIR system, initiated by the state government, has ... Read more Gujarats E-Zero FIR System Brings Justice to Cyber Fraud Victims at Home
