Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Veteran singer-actress Ila Arun recently had an emotional and nostalgic evening as she attended a special celebration at Prithvi Theatre before heading for a Ganesh Maha Aarti, where she reunited with none other than Hema Malini and Jeetendra. Ila posted pictures with Hema Malini, Jeetendra and other friends from the film and theatre fraternity, while recalling her association with the two veteran actors. In the first picture, Ila Arun is seen posing with Hema Malini. Dressed in a green silk saree and traditional jewellery. Another photograph features Arun with Jeetendra, with the two smiling for the camera at the venue. A third picture captures Arun with Raj Babbar and his daughter Juhi Babbar. Sharing the photographs, Ila Arun wrote, Last night was very emotional & enriching for me. First, I went to Prithvi Theatre for Nadira jis 50 years celebration of Ekjute. I started my Mumbai theatre journey with her in Lower Depths, A View From The Bridge and Yahudi Ki Ladki. For two years I learnt what discipline and theatre truly mean. I had just finished my short course at NSD, and knowing Nadira ji & Raj Babbar ji from Delhi made me feel at home in Mumbai. Later, I went for Ganesh Maha Aarti at Meenu jis place from Gangaur Sweets. Beautifully organised. For me, Gangaur is family. Lovely coincidence aarti was with Hema ji & Jeetu ji. I have worked with both Rihaee with Hema ji and Jaal with Jeetu ji. Time really flies! Ganpati Bappa Morya!- Ila Arun For the uninitiated, Ila Arun and Hema Malini have worked together in Aruna Raje's 1988 film Rihaee. Directed, written and produced by Aruna Raje, the film explored the lives of women in a Gujarat village whose husbands had migrated to cities for work, while examining themes of loneliness, sexuality, relationships and societal double standards. Hema Malini played Taku, while Vinod Khanna, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ila Arun, Reema Lagoo, Mohan Agashe and Pallavi Joshi were part of the ensemble cast. Arun played Jhumku in the film. The movie released on August 31, 1988, Arun also recalled her association with Jeetendra through Umesh Mehra's 1986 action film Jaal. Produced by F.C. Mehra and Parvesh C. Mehra under the Eagle Films banner, the film featured a large ensemble cast led by Rekha, Mithun Chakraborty, Mandakini and Moon Moon Sen. The film featured music by Anu Malik and included songs such as Raina Bawari Bahi Re, which was sung by Ila Arun.
No matter how much power we gain, BJP won't leave path of service: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that from Gujarat to Delhi, service has always been the guiding principle of the BJP's governance and values, and the party will never deviate from the path of service. Modi made the remarks during a video conference with participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra, which is being taken out from Vadnagar in Gujarat to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The yatra, involving youth from different states, is being organised to mark Modi's 76th birthday and 25 years of his public life as an elected representative. The participants are currently in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district. PM Modi said, From Gujarat to Delhi, service has been the core of our governance and values. When service is at the heart of governance, the resolve of 'Nagarik Devo Bhava' (Citizen is God) is at the heart of every policy. Our conduct should show that no matter how much power we gain in politics, our fundamental path will remain service. We will never deviate from it, no matt
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi and emphasised that service should remain the primary duty of those in public life. The Seva Yatris are travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi in 10 groups on a bike yatra, engaging communities through initiatives focused on service, public outreach, youth participation, social welfare, cultural connect and grassroots mobilisation. Yatra is currently underway and will end on October 7, with the teams travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi and from Varanasi to Vadnagar. During the interaction, participants shared their experiences of connecting with people during the yatra and encouraging them to join the NaMo App. They also spoke about receiving blessings from beneficiaries of government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Interacting with the Seva Yatris through video conferencing, PM Modi said that the message of service should be conveyed through actions rather than words. I would say the same to all my colleagues: please take care of yourselves as well. Service should be our primary duty, and while serving, we should convey the message of service. We should not preach about service; we should convey its message through our actions, he said. Through our own conduct, people should see that no matter how powerful we become in politics, or how high a position we attain, our path will always remain the path of service, PM Modi added. PM Modi also shared an old saying about the spiritual merit associated with undertaking a journey and paying respects to those who complete it. There is an old saying that when someone returns from a journey, and you offer them your salutations, half the spiritual merit earned from that journey is transferred to the person who pays their respects. So today, by bowing to all these Seva Yatris, I, too, am stealing half of that merit, he said. PM Modi said Vadnagar and Varanasi were two ancient and historic cities, describing Vadnagar as his birthplace and Varanasi as his karmabhoomi, or the land where he had dedicated his life to service. Kashi holds the blessings of Baba Vishwanath, while Vadnagar is a land blessed by Hatkeshwar Mahadev. You are all spearheading a massive campaign of service connecting these two cities, he said. Recalling his days as a BJP worker, PM Modi said he had participated in and organised several yatras and was aware of the difficulties faced by participants, including challenges posed by weather and changing locations. He said the spirit of service had inspired several initiatives, including the Ayushman Bharat scheme, and stressed that politics and elections were separate from the broader objective of nation-building. Politics is at one place, elections are at one place, but we are here for Rashtra Nirman, he said. PM Modi said the country was working towards the resolution of Viksit Bharat and emphasised the role of young people in achieving the goal by 2047. By 2047, we will have to strengthen the youths role. Today, the younger generation is the maker of Viksit Bharat. They will also be its beneficiaries, he said. PM Modi further said that it feels like wherever you are going, you are building bridges of dialogue and public participation It feels like wherever you are going, you are building bridges of dialogue and public participation. Discussions in several Jan Sabhas, interactions with beneficiaries, tree plantation programmes, programmes related to cleanliness, participation in cultural events, interactions with social media influencers, and efforts to expand the social media network-all these activities carried out in the spirit of service are remembered by people, and people give their blessings. For me, people have always been the greatest source of energy in my life. And today, as you are travelling, you may never have imagined that you would receive blessings from such diverse groups of people, he said. PM Modi further said that when there is a spirit of service, the Jyotigram Yojana is born There is a resolve to uphold the principle of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava', citizens are like God. And in Gujarat, people have truly experienced this. When there is a spirit of service, the Jyotigram Yojana is born. When there is a spirit of service in ones heart, initiatives like the Sujalam Sufalam Yojana bring about a water revolution, he added. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma were also present during the interaction. Meanwhile, one of the participants, Hemang, welcomed the Seva Yatris and said the journey was aimed at carrying forward the message of service and inspiring the younger generation. Under the Seva Sankalp Yatra, I warmly welcome all the travellers. From 2001 to 2026, through your public life, you have given the countrys youth a lesson that no matter what the position is, the commitment to serve is the greatest, he said. Hemang said the BJP had organised the yatra, with participants travelling through 159 villages. He added that those travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi would perform Jalabhishek in Varanasi, while participants travelling from Kashi would perform Jalabhishek in Vadnagar. At every stop, we are doing 25 different works, he said.
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PM Modi to interact with 'Seva Yatris' via video conference tomorrow
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants in the 'Seva Yatra' via video conference at 9 a.m. on Thursday, as 10 groups of Seva Yatris continue their motorcycle journey from Gujarat's Vadnagar to Varanasi. The Seva Yatra began on September 17 and is part of the wider 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to highlight PM Modi's 25 years of public life. The participants are travelling through towns, districts, talukas and villages, with the programme focusing on taking community service and public engagement activities to the grassroots. The organisers said the journey is not limited to a motorcycle expedition, but is designed to bring together service, communication, youth participation, social welfare, cultural connect and community mobilisation at different locations along the route. 10 groups are undertaking the Vadnagar-to-Varanasi journey. BJP leaders said the two-way motorcycle yatras between Vadnagar and Varanasi involve young participants travelling across multiple states, districts and villages. During the journey, the Seva Yatris have engaged with local communities and participated in service-oriented activities. These have included cleanliness drives and interactions with beneficiaries and residents, as well as activities at schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and other community locations. The journey is scheduled to continue until October 7. The broader campaign was launched from Vadnagar on September 17 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, with the Vadnagar-to-Varanasi bike yatra being flagged off as part of the initiative. The interaction with the Prime Minister on Thursday will give the Seva Yatris a chance to share their experiences from the journey, which is intended to connect youth participation and community service across the locations covered by the teams. The wider motorcycle initiative includes journeys in both directions between Vadnagar, associated with PM Modi's early life, and Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Gujarat Police bust illegal call centre targeting foreign nationals in loan settlement scam
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) An alleged illegal call centre that targeted foreign nationals by posing as bank lawyers and offering loan settlements at reduced rates was busted by Naroda Police in Gujarats Ahmedabad, with seven people, including two women, apprehended and equipment worth Rs 2.60 lakh seized, officials said on Wednesday. Acting on a tip-off received during patrolling, a Naroda Police team raided Shop No. 112 on the first floor of Sahitya Arcade near Rajchandra Circle in Naroda-Hanspura area, where Jignesh Zalavar was allegedly operating the call centre with other persons. Police said seven people five men and two women were found at the premises. The arrested persons were identified as Jignesh Zalavar, 40, who was listed as a businessman; Devang Sapkal, 20; Sushil Tomar, 19; Dev Vaishnav, 20; Imtiheen Chamyard, 30; Preetiben Patel, 42; and Vaishali Vedhani, 25. The latter six were listed as working in data entry handlers. According to police, the alleged operation was headed by Jignesh Zalavar, who obtained bank lead data relating to foreign nationals through Microsoft Teams. He allegedly posed as a bank lawyer and contacted the targets with offers to settle loans at lower amounts. Police said the accused then allegedly obtained credit-card details from the victims. The details were subsequently sent to vendors through WhatsApp and Telegram, following which money was allegedly withdrawn from the accounts. Police said 50 per cent of the proceeds were received through Bitcoin, while the remaining amount was allegedly collected in cash through hawala channels. During the raid, police seized seven laptops valued at Rs 1.30 lakh, eight mobile phones worth Rs 1.20 lakh, one keyboard worth Rs 300, one mouse worth Rs 200, one CPU worth Rs 3,000, one desktop computer worth Rs 5,000 and two routers worth Rs 2,000. The total value of the seized material was put at Rs 2,60,500. Naroda Police Station registered a case under Sections 61(2)(a), 318(4), 319(2) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. Police said further legal action was being taken in the case.
Luxury hotels and hospitality take centerstage as Gujarat preps for centenary edition of CWG Games
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) With Ahmedabad getting ready to host the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030 and the state setting its sights on Olympic Games 2036, the city's skyline is being shaped by slew of five-star luxury hotels and hospitality projects. Multiple luxury hotels, multi-storey buildings are taking shape in the city to welcome the sporting teams from across the globe, accompanied by thousands and lakhs of guests, slated to arrive in the city during centenary edition of the CWG Games. Many hotels, homestays are under construction, infrastructure development has taken centrestage while city's landscape in being spruced up. According to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, approvals were granted for around nine hotels in 2025 alone, and their construction is underway. Approvals for the construction of four additional hotels were granted this year. Five new five-star hotel projects are coming up along Sindhu Bhavan Road, with three of them already under construction. Plans are also in place to build a 16-storey, five-star hotel with 200300 rooms, along with a convention and exhibition centre, on the western bank of the Sabarmati river. Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani speaking to IANS, told, We approved around nine hotels within the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation area in 2025, and their construction is currently in progress. Approvals for four more hotels were granted in 2026, and construction work on these is also underway. A large number of hotels are being built at various locations across Ahmedabad city. Narendra Somani, Ahmedabad President of the Hotel Association, said, Preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games are underway. We are witnessing the development of infrastructure and hospitality projects across the city. Construction has already begun on three hotels near Sindhu Bhavan Road, and plans for two or three additional hotels have been submitted to the municipal corporation for approval; work on these is set to start soon. A large convention centre and a major five-star hotel are being built on the riverfront, alongside one or two new hotels near the airport. In addition to hotels, work is progressing on numerous projects related to roads, bridges, water supply, drainage, railways, and public transport. Notably, Ahmedabad is set to host Commonwealth Games 2030. As the Union government is planning to bid for hosting Olympics 2036, the pace of development in Ahmedabad could make it the de-facto first choice for the international sporting event.
India's tribal development model highlighted at UNHRC
Digital Desk | Geneva, Sep 23 (IANS) India highlighted its approach to inclusive tribal development at the Annual Panel on Indigenous Peoples at the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday, with an Indian NGO representative pointing to efforts that link development with dignity, identity, and community participation. Addressing the Council, Arushi Lal Santania, Representative of the Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan Sansthan (RSKS India), illustrated the transformation through the changing life of a tribal girl in a remote Indian village, saying a generation once separated from essential services was increasingly gaining access to residential education, healthcare, infrastructure and stronger participation in local development. India's experience shows that development can reach remote communities while respecting the identity, knowledge and cultural heritage that make those communities unique, Santania said. She highlighted Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyaan (PM-JANMAN) as an important example of India's focused approach, noting that the mission is designed to improve the socio-economic conditions of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) communities across 18 states and one Union Territory through interventions covering housing, drinking water, education, healthcare, road and telecom connectivity, electrification and sustainable livelihoods. Santania also highlighted India's expanding Eklavya Model Residential School network, saying official data records 518 functional schools with more than 170,000 enrolled Scheduled Tribe students, including more than 86,000 girls. She further highlighted India's framework of community-based governance through Gram Sabhas and the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, which provides an institutional foundation for participation in Scheduled Areas. Against a global backdrop of more than 476 million Indigenous people across 90 countries, she emphasised that Indigenous knowledge and cultural traditions remain invaluable assets for sustainable development and humanity's shared heritage. Concluding her address, Santania urged governments, international institutions and heritage bodies to deepen meaningful community participation in conservation, management and benefit-sharing, adding that development should expand opportunity without weakening identity. The Rs 24,104 crore Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) programme targets the PVTGs, among India's most isolated communities. Many live without pucca housing, clean drinking water, electricity, or road access. The government launched PM JANMAN in November 2023 to fill these gaps through a coordinated effort of all concerned ministries.
Gujarat CM to unveil projects worth Rs 583.85 crore in Ahmedabad tomorrow
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for 12 development projects worth a combined Rs 583.85 crore in Ahmedabad on Thursday, besides distributing housing benefits and appointment letters to newly recruited municipal employees, as part of the Seva, Sankalp, and Samarpan Abhiyan. The programme will include the e-inauguration of six completed projects costing Rs 279.80 crore and the laying of foundation stones for six projects estimated at Rs 304.05 crore. The event will be held at 9:50 a.m. at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium Hall in the Bodakdev area. Among the key projects to be inaugurated is a four-lane flyover at Vadaj Junction, constructed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)s Bridge Project Department at an estimated cost of Rs 127.92 crore. A four-lane railway overbridge over level crossing 24 on the Ahmedabad-Botad railway line in Vejalpur, built at Rs 98.60 crore, will also be inaugurated. The other completed works include 329 Economically Weaker Section housing units out of 1,190 units being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana at TP-39, Final Plot No. 59 in Thaltej, at an estimated cost of Rs 22.24 crore; procurement of 15 First Response Vehicles for Ahmedabad fire stations at Rs 19.74 crore; procurement of 10 motorised boats with engines for fire stations at Rs 3.40 crore; and rehabilitation of 108 housing units and 46 shops at the Pakhaji No Kuwo slum area in TP Scheme No. 14, Final Plot No. 157, Shahibaug, at Rs 7.90 crore. The six projects for which foundation stones will be laid include developing a road network in the Ramapir No Tekro L.A.P. area of Stadium Ward at an estimated Rs 72.78 crore and rehabilitating an existing 1,800-mm diameter drainage line from Nagarvel Hanuman Temple to Guruji Bridge in Amraiwadi at Rs 65.51 crore. A new drainage pumping station and rising line at Navana in Vatva will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 61.81 crore. In Nikol, an AMTS and BRTS bus charging station and parking facility will be developed at TP-110, Nikol-Kathwada, Final Plots 95 and 96, at Rs 61.89 crore. Infrastructure for bus parking and charging stations for a depot or terminus will be developed on a 19,896 square metre plot opposite Dwarkesh Opulence Klet, near Nobo Restaurant and opposite the S.P. Ring Road in Tragad, at an estimated Rs 28.08 crore. The sixth project is a Tourism Temple Circuit along the eastern bank of the Sabarmati River, connecting Saptarishi Ashram via Jagannath Temple to Atal Ghat. The AMC Heritage Department will undertake the project at an estimated cost of Rs 13.98 crore. The Vadaj flyover will be inaugurated separately at 9:30 a.m. opposite Welcome Hotel near Agakhan Ni Gali. At 10:45 a.m., an intensive cleanliness drive will be held in Ghuma village under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. A drawing competition for school students will follow at 11 a.m. at M.K. Patel Anupam Primary School in Ghuma, aimed at encouraging awareness and public participation in cleanliness and a clean environment. The programme will also feature housing draws and the distribution of appointment letters to newly appointed Assistant Technical Supervisors and Junior Clerks. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is organising the events as part of the campaign marking 25 years of public service and governance associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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'More than a stadium': What Ahmedabads Rs 825-crore sports complex offers athletes
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) The Rs 825-crore Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad's Naranpura area provides athletes with training, fitness, medical support, and accommodation, while adding infrastructure for the city to host national and international sporting events. Built with the support of the Gujarat and central governments, the complex was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 14 last year. Spread across 1.19 lakh square metres, it has indoor and outdoor facilities for 18 sports, including swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, squash, shooting, wrestling and gymnastics. The facility also includes accommodation for athletes and coaches, along with medical facilities. Athletes using the complex said the training and fitness facilities were helping them prepare for major competitions. Swimming Federation of India's General Secretary Monal Choksi said the aquatic facility at the complex meets international-level standards. The Veer Savarkar Sports Complex has been built in the Naranpura area of Ahmedabad, and it also has an aquatic complex. If I speak on behalf of the Swimming Federation of India, the aquatic complex that has been built here is international-level sports infrastructure, Choksi said. The complex has seven entry gates, seating for thousands of spectators, and parking for 900 vehicles. Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani said the complex is currently hosting 10 sporting events and has good sports and coaching facilities. Overall, the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex is currently functioning very well for 10 sports events. The sports facilities and coaching facilities available here are very good, Pani said. The range of facilities is designed to provide athletes from Gujarat with opportunities to train and develop their skills in an environment equipped to international standards. With its combination of indoor and outdoor sporting infrastructure, athlete accommodation, medical facilities, and supporting amenities, the complex is also intended to strengthen Ahmedabad's capacity to host major sporting events, including the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and the proposed Olympics in 2036.
PM SVANidhi scheme transforms lives of street vendors and small traders; beneficiaries thank govt
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, launched in June 2020 as a first-of-its-kind micro-credit initiative for empowering street vendors, has brought notable change in the lives of small traders and street vendors, with beneficiaries from across the country - from J&K to Haryana to Madhya Pradesh, thanking the Central government for the benefits. A couple of street vendors from Tral in J&Ks Pulwama district told IANS that the financial assistance proved immensely beneficial for them and their small businesses. A vendor stated that the assistance greatly helped them in sustaining their livelihood and also urged the Kashmir youth to avail themselves of the loan facility provided by the government to either start or strengthen their own small businesses. In Madhya Pradeshs Neemuch, the PM SVANidhi scheme is transforming the fortunes of small traders. Pushcart operators and small shopkeepers, who previously struggled with a shortage of funds, are now obtaining loans without any hassle. The scheme has become a strong vehicle for self-reliance, particularly for women. Neemuch CMO (Chief Municipal Officer) Durga Bamaniya told newsmen, The PM SVANidhi scheme was implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower street vendors and small retail traders financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that women vendors benefited significantly from the scheme. A beneficiary named Priyanka Jain said, I live in Neemuch. I received a loan of Rs 10,000 from the municipality. With that loan, I procured raw materials for incense sticks and started a new business. It has been very beneficial for me. As a woman, I would like to say that what the Prime Minister is doing for women is excellent; he has empowered women from middle-class and impoverished backgrounds. Another beneficiary, Rekha Prajapati, shared, I received a loan of Rs 10,000 under the PM SVANidhi scheme. We manufacture and sell earthenware. This scheme has greatly benefited me and many other women like me. We used to stay at home, but now we have the opportunity to step out and work. Beneficiary Gopal Krishna Chhabra said, I repaid the Rs 10,000 loan on time. Earlier, I was operating on a small scale, but receiving the loan has been beneficial; I have expanded my market reach. I deal in whole spices, selling packets ranging from 10 grams to 100 grams. In Haryanas Panipat, the PM SVANidhi has given small businesses a chance to stand on their own feet. The story of Govind, a vegetable vendor, serves as a prime example. Govind, who used to work as a labourer before the lockdown, started selling vegetables afterwards. Under the scheme, he received loans of Rs 10,000, then Rs 20,000, and subsequently Rs 50,000. He shared that he operates his cart daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. After covering all expenses, he manages to save between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 a month. He uses these savings to pay the loan instalment of Rs 3,100 and cover his family's living expenses. His family consists of eight members, including two children, two daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. Govind further shared that in recognition of his work, he was invited to Delhi to meet the Prime Minister on Republic Day. Similarly, Sunita established a livelihood through the scheme. She initially started a tea cart, but it did not succeed. She then took another loan to set up a chowmein cart. She availed loans of Rs 10,000, then Rs 20,000, and finally Rs 50,000 in 2024, and she has been repaying all instalments on time. Expressing gratitude to PM Modi, Sunita noted that she used to do odd jobs previously and the cart now covers the household expenses as well as her children's needs.
ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.15 crore in DA case against former GLDC field assistant
ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.15 crore in DA case against former GLDC field assistant Surat: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 15 immovable properties worth around Rs 1.15 crore in Gujarat and Maharashtra in a money laundering case involving Valiya Shibabhai Zunzabhai alias Bhupatbhai, a former Field Assistant with the Gujarat Land Development [] The post ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.15 crore in DA case against former GLDC field assistant appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Pyramid Technoplast receives GPCB's amended authorisation to recycle industrial packaging waste
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Byndoor Police Seize Rs 16 Lakh Worth of Equipment in Mining Raid
Police and Mines Department officials raid government land in Byndoor taluk
South Korean PM, US envoy discuss ways to strengthen alliance
Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 23 (IANS) South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong-sook met with US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Wednesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation across various sectors and further strengthen the bilateral alliance. During the meeting, Han said the two countries have expanded their partnership beyond security into areas such as the economy and culture, building on their longstanding alliance. She asked Steel to play an active role in further advancing bilateral ties during her tenure. Han also expressed hope that Seoul and Washington would expand economic cooperation and mutual investment, and achieve greater outcomes in advanced industries, including shipbuilding, semiconductors and artificial intelligence, Yonhap News Agency reported. In response, Steel pledged efforts to build a stronger alliance by enhancing cooperation in various areas, including security and investment, stressing that the alliance was lood-forged, according to Han's office. Steel, who was born in Seoul, also highlighted South Korea's remarkable economic growth and growing global cultural influence compared with when she left the country decades ago. Today, I met with Prime Minister Han Seong Sook and reaffirmed the deep and unwavering ROK-US alliance. I look forward to continued close cooperation in the future for our two countries' shared priorities. Had a great meeting with PM Han Seong Sook today and reaffirmed the deep and enduring US-South Korea Alliance. Looking forward to continued cooperation on shared priorities, Steel posted on X. Meanwhile, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has met with US senators in New York on Monday (local time) and discussed the South Korea-US alliance, Korean Peninsula issues and regional affairs, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Cho, who is in New York to attend the UN General Assembly's high-level week, held a meeting with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Chris Coons (D-DE) together on Monday (local time), according to the ministry. Cho highlighted that he and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed during last week's bilateral talks in Washington to maintain close communication to ensure the faithful implementation of key summit agreements reached by their leaders and outlined in the joint fact sheet. He called for active support from the US Congress to ensure the swift advancement of strategic cooperation in key areas, including shipbuilding and nuclear energy. The joint fact sheet, issued in November following the summit between President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump the previous month, calls for Seoul to invest USD 350 billion in the United States, including USD 150 billion for shipbuilding cooperation, in exchange for lower US tariff rates. It also includes other security-related arrangements, such as Seoul's push to develop nuclear-powered submarines and secure rights to enrich uranium and reprocess spent nuclear fuel. Cho also shared his assessment of the situation on the Korean Peninsula and explained Seoul's efforts to achieve denuclearisation and maintain peace on the peninsula. Shaheen and Coons reaffirmed strong bipartisan support in Congress for the alliance between the two nations and welcomed Seoul's investments in the US, noting that they have contributed to job creation and the rebuilding of the US manufacturing sector. The senators also pledged continued congressional attention and support for the smooth implementation of key summit agreements, while vowing to actively cooperate to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, the ministry said.
Carzbazzar Crosses 1,000 Cars Stocked in Just Six Months; Valuation Reaches Rs 150 Crore
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GPSC released the Provisional Answer Key 2026 for District Education Officer / District Primary Education Officer (Class-1, Advt. No. 41/2026-27, PwD Special Recruitment Second Attempt) on 22 September 2026, for the prelim test held 17 September 2026. Check important dates, objection fee, step-by-step objection process, and official links.
Pidha Pachhi | Song - Radha Aavo Toh Ramiye Raas
Watch the song 'Radha Aavo Toh Ramiye Raas' from Gujarati movie 'Pidha Pachhi' starring Akash Pandya, Smit Pandya and Hemin Trivedi. 'Radha Aavo Toh Ramiye Raas' is sung by Umesh Barot and Shruti Pathak and music of the song is given by DJ Kwid and Gaurav Dhola. Lyrics of 'Pidha Pachhi' song 'Radha Aavo Toh Ramiye Raas' are written by Manu Rabari. Nishith Brahmbhatt directorial is slated to release soon. 'Pidha Pachhi' also stars Akash Trivedi, Tarjanee Bhadla, Dhaval Barbhaya, Garimaa and Vrajana Pandya in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Radha Aavo Toh Ramiye Raas' song from Akash Pandya and Smit Pandya starrer 'Pidha Pachhi' watch the video.
For the first time, the National Film Awards moved beyond New Delhi, with Gujarats Statue of Unity providing the backdrop for the 72nd edition. President Droupadi Murmu presented the honours on Tuesday, celebrating films certified in 2024 and 92 winners across categories. Niharika Konidela, Priyanka Dutt, Yami Gautam and Kartik Aaryan share what the national honour meant to them
Gujarat: Three held with ambergris worth Rs 1.05 crore in Ahmedabad
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Gujarat Polices Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested three persons and seized 1.051 kg of ambergris, a substance derived from sperm whales, allegedly being transported for sale in the Naroda area, officials said on Wednesday. The seizure, valued at approximately Rs 1.05 crore, was made after the Crime Branch received information that three persons were moving around the Naroda area with whale vomit, commonly known as ambergris, for the purpose of selling and transporting it. The action was carried out as part of efforts linked to the Centre's 'Operation Thunder-2026', a global operation aimed at tackling wildlife and forest-related offences and the illegal trade in fauna and flora. The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch had formed separate teams to take action against persons involved in illegal wildlife trade and transportation and activities that could cause harm to the environment. Acting on the information, Crime Branch personnel intercepted the three suspects and recovered 1.051 kg of ambergris from their possession. The seized material was valued at approximately Rs 1,05,10,000, the police said. The arrested persons have been identified as Maheshbhai Rathod, 46, a resident of Lilalnagar in Khodiyarnagar of Ahmedabad; Kiran alias Bhurabhai Bharwad, 25, a resident of Rohini village near the bus stand in Khambhat taluka of Anand district; and Karan Dininath God, 27, a resident of Lilalnagar in Khodiyarnagar. The three were allegedly involved in the sale and transportation of ambergris, officials added. The seized material has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding its possession, transportation and intended sale. The action was undertaken as part of measures to protect terrestrial and marine wildlife and to take action against illegal wildlife trade and transportation, officials noted. The Crime Branch said the investigation would continue into the case and the activities of the arrested persons.
Smriti Irani appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, Vinod Tawde to look after UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and union territories. The appointments, detailed in an official press release issued from the partys central office, take effect immediately. According to the circular, the party has assigned organisational responsibilities covering nearly all states and UTs. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chhattisgarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh and Dr Bhola Singh as co-in-charge for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde has been appointed state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Dr Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal will serve as state in-charge for both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges include Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments feature Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge, Ram Madhav as state in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, Harish Dwivedi as state in-charge for Bihar and Karnataka, and Dr Satish Poonia as state in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named state in-charge for Assam, while Dr Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Meanwhile, BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list also covers smaller states and UTs: Jay Prakash (Andaman and Nicobar), Dr Devesh Kumar (Arunachal Pradesh), Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe (Delhi), Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar (Goa), Tarun Chugh (Gujarat), Shrikant Sharma (Himachal Pradesh), Gajendra Patel (Jharkhand), Prof M Nagaraja (Kerala), Rajkumar Bhatia (Ladakh), George Kurian (Lakshadweep), Dr Rajdeep Roy (Manipur), Kanad Purkayastha (Meghalaya), Dr Bhagwat Karad (Mizoram), Anil Antony (Nagaland and Goa Sah Prabhari), D Purandeswari (Odisha), K Surendran (Puducherry), Raju Bista (Sikkim) and Mriganka Deb Barman (Tripura). Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities under the partys organisational restructuring. The circular has been issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries for information and necessary action. The appointments aim to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
SEBI board meet likely to consider PMS revamp, broader FPI access: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Indias market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is expected to take up about a dozen proposals at its board meeting this week, including a comprehensive revamp of Portfolio Management Services (PMS) rules, a review of settlement norms and measures to widen the accredited investor framework. Other proposals under review include a common advertising code and permission for REITs and InvITs to raise foreign capital through depository receipts, according to multiple reports. The regulator is likely to consider a major overhaul of the PMS framework that would broaden investment choices and ease entry and compliance. SEBI considers if PMS managers should be allowed to invest in foreign securities, including listed overseas equities and debt, as well as overseas mutual funds investing in listed equities, debt and REITs, subject to FEMA, Liberalised Remittance Scheme limits with explicit client consent. Investments in to-be-listed securities could be allowed and discretionary PMS managers enabled to invest up to 10 percent of client assets under management in investment-grade unlisted debt. Demat portability, digital disclosure documents, simpler reporting, relaxed dealing-room and qualification requirements and easing of power-of-attorney norms are among other proposals. FPIs could be allowed in physically deliverable non-agricultural commodity derivatives, where they would have to square off or roll over positions three days before the delivery period. The proposal involving settlement framework review will link the base settlement amount to the minimum penalty prescribed under securities laws. A fast-track settlement route for cases involving amounts up to Rs 10 lakh, and extension of the application deadline from 60 to 90 days feature among other proposals. The proposed framework for Common Advertising Code reportedly ensures unified norms for stock brokers, mutual funds, portfolio managers, investment advisers, research analysts and other intermediaries.
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Ex-Gujarat University VC Returns Funds After Irregularity Allegations
Former Gujarat University Vice Chancellor Neerja Gupta resigned as Principal Investigator for the PMJVK scheme and returned over Rs 14 crore to the university. This comes amidst allegations of financial irregularities and a multi-crore rupee scam by the NSUI, which also led to the suspension of 10 temporary appointees made by Gupta. An audit is pending for the remaining Rs 2 crore.
Steel prices to stay firm as tight supply, duties fuel dealer inventory build-up: Centrum report
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PM Modis Government Operates Like an Innovation Lab, Says Report
PM Modis recent cabinet retreat highlights innovative governance strategies that aim to enhance bureaucratic efficiency and community engagement. PM Modis Government Operates Like an Innovation Lab, Says Report
GPSC Interview Schedule 2026 Out - Check Check Interview Dates and Time @ gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
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Kartik Aaryan takes National Award to Lalbaugcha Raja, places it at Bappa's feet to seek blessings
Kartik Aaryan headed straight toLalbaugcha Raja to seek Bappa's blessings, a day after winning the Best Actor National Award for Chandu Champion. The actor arrived with his parents and placed his awards at Bappa's feet, thanking in gratitude. The actor received the honour from President Murmu in Gujarat on September 22.
Gujarat Board to give a second chance for failed student in end of Year
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has taken a major and important decision for students of grades 10 and 12. Students who do not attend school regularly or have failed in more than three board exams will be given a ...
Gujarat puts 63.35 lakh farmers on digital registry; links Aadhaar to land records
This registry, part of the Centres Digital Agriculture Mission, aims to create a single digital identity for farmers and simplify access to government agricultural schemes and services
Asian Games: PM Modi Congratulates Jay Meena On Historic Bronze In Soft Tennis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jay Meena on Wednesday after the Indian soft tennis player created history by becoming the countrys first-ever Asian Games medallist in the sport. A historic achievement for Indian Soft Tennis! Congratulations to Jay Meena on winning Bronze in the Mens Individual event and becoming Indias first-ever Asian Games medallist in Soft Tennis. His achievement marks a memorable new chapter for the sport in India. May this medal inspire many more youngsters to take up Soft Tennis and excel. Best wishes to him for the journey ahead, PM Modi said in a post on X. Meena secured the historic bronze after his campaign ended with a 2-4 defeat to Japans Takuya Kurosaka in the mens singles semifinal in Nagoya on Wednesday. The Indian produced one of the tournaments memorable comebacks in the quarterfinals, recovering from a 3-5 deficit in the deciding game against Sherwin Nuguit. Meena won the next four points to complete a 4-3 victory and seal his place in the last four, while also guaranteeing India its maiden Asian Games medal in soft tennis. The bronze adds another landmark to Meenas steadily rising career in the sport. His journey began almost by accident. Initially aspiring to become a cricketer, Meena was introduced to soft tennis after joining Pioneer Public School in Dewas. He first watched players on the court and later helped as a ball boy before taking up the sport himself. He progressed through school and district-level competitions before moving on to state and national events. By the age of 14, Meena was already competing internationally in Japan, the birthplace of soft tennis. The Madhya Pradesh player won the mens singles gold at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022 and has since established himself as one of Indias leading soft tennis players. His international record has also continued to grow. He reached the mens singles quarterfinals at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou and represented India in the team event. In 2024, partnering Aadhya Tiwari, he won a bronze in mixed doubles at the World Soft Tennis Championships, giving India its first-ever medal at the tournament. The Madhya Pradesh player won the mens singles gold at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022 and has since established himself as one of Indias leading soft tennis players. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Now competing at his third Asian Games after appearances at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022, Meena has added the biggest milestone of his career so far: Indias maiden Asian Games medal in soft tennis. Article Source: IANS
AI can provide solutions, but students must ask the right questions: Murmu
Addressing the 75th convocation of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Gujarat, President Murmu said the university's range of academic disciplines placed it in a position to bring together different streams of knowledge
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed new state in-charges and co-incharges for various states and Union Territories as part of an organisational reshuffle. Former Union Minister Smriti Irani has been appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, while Vinod Tawde has been given charge of Uttar Pradesh. Satish Poonia has been appointed in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Tarun Chugh will oversee Gujarat, and Harish Dwivedi has been appointed Bihar in-charge.
Gujarat Boy Hit By Teacher Over 'Love You' Note To Classmate, Then A Rs 25 Lakh Claim
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Entire Nation Hopes That Legends Virat, Rohit Win 2027 ODI WC For India: Rinku Singh
ODI World Cup: Middle-order batter Rinku Singh has expressed hope that veteran stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup and help India lift the coveted trophy. At the same time, Rinku mentioned that he wants to break the perception of being a single-format player by earning a Test cap. Rinku, who has played two ODIs and 48 T20Is so far, was a member of India's victorious 2026 T20 World Cup campaign on home soil earlier this year. They are legends, both Virat bhaiya and Rohit bhaiya. Not just me, but the entire nation hopes that they play in the World Cup and are part of the team that goes on to win it. It would be a huge moment for the whole country, as who knows, it could be their last World Cup. So, it would be huge if they can win it for India. It would be huge for them as well, because we havent won the World Cup in a long time. We last won it in 2011. So, we hope both of them are with the team, and that they lift that trophy, Rinku said to JioStar. While he gained instant global fame after hitting five consecutive sixes in an over during an IPL 2023 match for Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, Rinku stated that his primary career goal is to get more World Cup wins. Right now, people know me for hitting those five sixes in one over. Whats on my mind right now is that I want to win the World Cup for Team India, being part of the team, contributing with the bat and helping India win the World Cup. I want people to know me more for that, rather than just the five sixes. Having established himself as a reliable finisher in T20s, though he was omitted from Indias squads after the tour of Zimbabwe in July, Rinku rejected the tag of being purely a white-ball specialist and pointed to his solid record in domestic red-ball cricket. Theres a bit of that perception that Im just a one-format player. But you can look at my average in domestic cricket, whether its in one-dayers or four-day matches. I have a dream of playing Test cricket for India as well. So, people shouldnt view me as a single-format player. I can play all three formats, and I do play all three formats in domestic cricket. But for India, I play only one format at the moment. On his evolving leadership credentials, Rinku said hes still a work in progress, while continuing to observe experienced leaders in both domestic and franchise cricket. Im still growing as far as captaincy is concerned. I was captaining in the UP League, and I became champion with my team. Last season, I was the vice-captain in the IPL. So, Im learning the ropes of captaincy, a bit from Ajju bhai (Ajinkya Rahane) at KKR and from many others. I played a lot with Surya bhai, so I kept observing him in the Indian team for two years and watching how he leads. Im working on my leadership skills, and hopefully, something good is in store for me in captaincy. On his evolving leadership credentials, Rinku said hes still a work in progress, while continuing to observe experienced leaders in both domestic and franchise cricket. Im still growing as far as captaincy is concerned. I was captaining in the UP League, and I became champion with my team. Last season, I was the vice-captain in the IPL. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Whenever I do something good, I think back to where I was and how far I have come from there. Its all Gods blessing. So, I keep looking back at how far I have come, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Article 370 Wins Big at 72nd National Film Awards; Yami Gautam Bags Best Actress
Political thriller Article 370 emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 72nd National Film Awards, held at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, clinching three honours including the coveted Best Feature Film award. Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the film also earned Yami Gautam her first-ever National Film Award, with the actress winning Best Actress [] The post Article 370 Wins Big at 72nd National Film Awards; Yami Gautam Bags Best Actress appeared first on Tfipost.com .
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Asian Games: Jay Meena Bags Historic Bronze In Men's Soft Tennis
World Soft Tennis Championships: Jay Meena on Wednesday bagged India's first-ever medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games after losing to Takuya Kurosaka of Japan 2-4 in the semifinal here on Wednesday. Meena had secured India's first-ever medal in the soft tennis at the Asian Games after a sensational comeback win over Sherwin Nuguit in the quarter-final, where he was trailing 3-5 in the final game before clawing back to win the next four points and eventually taking the quarter-final 4-3 to make it to the last four, where he lost to Kurosaka, ending his campaign with a historic bronze. Meena's journey in soft tennis began almost by chance. He was more interested in cricket and initially aspired to become a cricketer. After joining Pioneer Public School in Dewas, he came across a soft tennis court, where his curiosity first led him to watch the players and eventually start as a ball boy. Gradually, he began playing the sport and progressed from school and district competitions to the state and national levels. By the age of 14, he was already competing internationally in Japan, the home of soft tennis. Meena established himself among Indias leading soft tennis players with a gold medal in men's singles at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022. He also contributed to Madhya Pradeshs medal-winning performances in the Mens Team and Doubles events. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. In 2024, partnering Aadhya Tiwari, he created history by winning Indias first-ever medal at the World Soft Tennis Championships, securing bronze in mixed doubles. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He went on to win four medals at the continental event. The TAGG (Target Asian Games Group) athlete is making his third Asian Games appearance, having previously represented India at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022. Article Source: IANS
Sunita bags Best Manipuri Feature Film award at 72nd National Film Awards
Imphal: Sunita has won the Best Manipuri Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards, with director Ajit Yumnam and producer Yumnam Brojen Singh receiving the honour from President Droupadi Murmu at the awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22. The film, which centres on a visually impaired woman and her pursuit [] The post Sunita bags Best Manipuri Feature Film award at 72nd National Film Awards appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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UCC bulldozer is to permanently polarise society: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 23: The Congress on Wednesday alleged that for the Modi government, the UCC is not an instrument of considered legal reform but an instrument of division, disruption and diversion, as well as a tool for stoking prejudices and keeping society in a state of permanent polarisation. The opposition party's assertion comes after former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan resigned from the Maharashtra government's panel to prepare a draft for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), citing serious reservations over its decision to restrict public feedback on crucial social issues to a Yes/No format. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the resignation of a former high court judge from the Maharashtra government's committee to draft a UCC for the state raises larger questions, apart from his several concerns on the functioning of this committee. Posting his statement on X, Ramesh said, A retired High Court judge has shown courage to resign from a committee set up by the Maharashtra government to prepare a uniform civil code for the state. Here is our statement on the non-uniform 'Uniform' Civil Codes (UCC) the HM is trying to bulldoze through in every state. Did the Constituent Assembly ever imagine a situation in which every state would enact its own separate version of a UCC? The answer is a resounding no, Ramesh said. Did the architects of our Constitution led by Dr B.R. Ambedkar ever conceive states competing with one another to have different UCCs according to the political machinations and calculations of one political party, he asked. Again, the answer is a resounding no, Ramesh added. He pointed out that on June 17, 2016, the Modi government referred the question of the UCC to the 21st Law Commission of India for detailed examination. After extensive research, the Commission published its Consultation Paper on Reform of Family Law on August 31, 2018. Its conclusion appearing in paragraph 1.15 on page 7 of the Consultation Paper was clear: 'The formulation of a Uniform Civil Code is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage'. Instead it recommended addressing nor discrimination within individual family laws while preserving India's legal and cultural diversity, Ramesh said. The Modi government has chosen to disregard the findings of the very Commission it tasked with examining the issue because the facts, as usual, did not align with its political agenda, the Congress leader said. Over the last three years, one BJP-ruled State after another bulldozed through its own version of a UCC, Ramesh said. The UCC came into effect in Uttarakhand from January 27, 2025. Subsequently the Gujarat Assembly passed the UCC Bill on March 24, 2026, the Assam Assembly on May 27, 2026 and the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on July 21, 2026, he pointed out. Ramesh said these State-level UCCs, never envisaged in the Constitution, are not uniform. They contain different provisions, different penalties, different procedures and significant exemptions. Contrary to claims, the Uttarakhand UCC, the only one in force, continues with a number of patriarchal traditions and is creating many problems for perfectly law-abiding residents of the state, Ramesh argued. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made a typically bombastic announcement that a UCC will be implemented in all NDA-ruled States before the 2029 Lok Sabha election, he said. Evidently other NDA parties have lost their voices and are being silenced by the BJP, the Congress general secretary said. For the Modi Government, the UCC is not an instrument of considered legal reform to be implemented after the widest possible consultations and public debate and with the broadest possible consensus. It is, in reality, an instrument of division, disruption and diversion, a tool for harassment and intimidation, stoking prejudices and keeping society in a state of permanent polarisation, Ramesh said. Later, asked about the statement, he said, The UCC bulldozer is to permanently polarise society. In a letter to the panel chairperson Justice Ranjana Desai (retd), former Bombay High Court judge Chavan criticised the committee's approach, stating that reducing complex societal questions, such as delayed marriages, perversions, infertility, and rising matrimonial disputes, to binary options undermined the primary purpose of consensus-building. The former judge said he had misunderstood that the committee aimed to gather views of the people of Maharashtra and to generate a consensus to remedy the issues of late marriages, infertility, unstable marriages, time-consuming dispute resolution mechanism and so on. Now that the misunderstanding is removed, I realise that the aim is to just provide an opportunity to people who may care, to share their responses, in a 'yes or no' format to the questions posed so that analysis of data becomes easy, the letter said. In July, the state government set up a seven-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai to draft a framework for implementing the UCC, which seeks to establish equal laws across religions on issues about marriage, divorce, and property. Justice Chavan, a former high court judge, resigned from the panel on September 19. The Congress' statement also comes days after Shah said the BJP-led NDA governments in 21 states will introduce UCC before 2029. The next Lok Sabha polls are scheduled for 2029.
In a historic ceremony held against the grand backdrop of the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards, honouring cinematic excellence for the year 2024 across feature, non-feature, and writing categories. A total of 92 awardees were recognized during the event. Legendary actor Anant Nag was []
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar attended the 72nd National Film Awards with wife and actor Yami Gautam, as their 2024 film Article 370 emerged as one of the major winners at the ceremony. The film won Best Feature Film, while Yami was honoured with Best Actress for her performance. Article 370 also won Best Music Direction for Shashwat Sachdev. However, when Aditya Dhar was asked about his much-anticipated film Dhurandhar during a red carpet interaction, the filmmaker kept the focus firmly on the film being celebrated that evening. Aditya Dhar says, Today, it is all about Article 370 During the interaction, Aditya Dhar was asked about making what was described as one of the biggest films in the Indian film industry. While the question referred to Dhurandhar, Dhar pointed out that the occasion was about Article 370 and its National Award recognition. We are here for Article 370, we will discuss Dhurandhar hopefully if we come next year also. But, today, it is all about Article 370, he said. The comment comes as Dhurandhar continues to remain a major talking point around Dhars upcoming work. Since the current National Film Awards recognise films from the 2024 eligibility cycle, Dhurandhar is not part of this years awards. The film could be considered for a future edition, subject to the applicable eligibility rules. Watch | We will discuss Dhurandhar if we come next year also, but today it's about Article 370: Dhurandhar Maker Aditya Dhar at Ektanagar in Gujarat for National Film Awards with his Actress Wife Yami Gautam pic.twitter.com/AxsgUcaMBV DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) September 22, 2026 Yami Gautam Dhar calls National Award the biggest validation For Yami Gautam, the evening marked a major milestone as she received her first National Film Award for her performance in Article 370. Speaking about the honour, the actor said, It feels great. We were just discussing, this is the biggest validation for any artist. I think it is the highest honour presented to you by your country. I don't think I will be able to express right now. I am smiling, but from inside I am feeling like an energy of a newcomer for whom everything is so big, everything is so new and special, Yami said. The actor's win came alongside Article 370 being named Best Feature Film and Shashwat Sachdev receiving the award for Best Music Direction. Article 370s National Film Awards recognition Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Article 370 was among the films recognised at the 72nd National Film Awards. The ceremony was held on September 22, 2026, in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat. It marked the first time the National Film Awards ceremony was held outside Delhi. Also Read:Aditya Dhar teases wife Yami Gautam over Nayyi Navelli poster; says, So this is what i married into
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President Murmu Celebrates Unity and Social Themes at 72nd National Film Awards
President Murmu praises films highlighting unity and social issues at the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. President Murmu Celebrates Unity and Social Themes at 72nd National Film Awards
J&K FDA bans sale of 4 ghee brands after samples fail food safety tests
Srinagar, Sep 22: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, has prohibited the sale, storage, distribution and display of specified batches of four ghee brands across the Union Territory after samples collected from different districts were found to be Unsafe, Sub-standard or both during laboratory analysis. The prohibitory order has been issued by Khalid Jahangir, Commissioner, Food Safety, J&K, under the relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, with immediate effect. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. According to the order, samples of various ghee brands were lifted by Food Safety Officers from Anantnag, Jammu, Kathua, Samba and Pulwama and analysed by notified food laboratories, including the National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad, and Food Testing Laboratory, Srinagar. The reports found that the affected products did not conform to prescribed food safety standards. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The FDA said the analytical findings included the detection of beta-sitosterol, vegetable fat and foreign fat, along with positive Baudouin test results and deviations in prescribed parameters including Reichert-Meissl value, Polenske value, saponification value, B.R. reading, iodine value and fatty-acid profile. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. Four Ghee Brands Under Prohibition As per the order, the following affected batches have been prohibited throughout J&K:Cow Ghee Milk Bite Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Mahadev Industries, Rajasthan. The sample was collected from Jammu, batch No. 143, dated July 2026, with April 2027 as the best-before date and net content of 500 ml. The product was declared Sub-standard. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands.Pehalwan Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Comfy Agro Pvt. Ltd., Gidderbaha, District Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. The sample was collected from Anantnag, batch No. PW-005, dated May 2026, with a best-before period of nine months and net content of 500 ml. The analytical opinion classified it as Unsafe. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands.Swift Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Suneja Food Products, SICOP Industrial Estate, Hisar, Haryana. The sample was collected from Anantnag, batch No. M-92, dated April 2026, with April 2027 as the best-before date and net content of 450 ml. The product was declared Unsafe. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. Sangath Desi Ghee Manufactured by M/s Akshar Dairy Product, Santhal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The sample was collected from Anantnag, batch No. AD-05/01, dated May 2026, with February 2027 as the best-before date and net content of 200 ml. The analytical opinion classified it as Unsafe/Sub-standard. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. FBOs Directed To Immediately Stop Sale The FDA has directed Food Business Operators, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and other persons dealing in the affected products to immediately discontinue their sale, storage, distribution and display across J&K. The concerned operators have also been directed to segregate the affected batches and keep them in safe custody. They have been prohibited from disposing of, selling, transferring or otherwise dealing with the affected stock without approval or directions from the competent Food Safety Authority. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The order further requires all concerned FBOs to submit the complete stock position of the affected batchesincluding quantities received, sold/distributed and presently availableto the concerned Designated Officer within 48 hours of issuance of the order. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. Inspections, Surveillance Ordered The concerned Designated Officers and Food Safety Officers have been directed to ensure immediate implementation of the order and conduct necessary verification and inspections of premises and supply chains. The enforcement authorities have also been asked to maintain strict surveillance over the movement, storage, sale and distribution of the prohibited food articles and take immediate action wherever the affected batches are detected. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The FDA has warned that anyone found violating the prohibitory order will be liable for action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules and regulations framed thereunder, besides any other action permissible under law. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The order also states that the action has been taken as a precautionary measure in the public interest and does not prevent the concerned Food Business Operators from exercising their statutory right to seek re-analysis through an FSSAI-notified referral laboratory in accordance with law. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands. The prohibitory order was issued on September 22, 2026, and signed by Khalid Jahangir, JKAS, Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, J&K. PROHIBITORY ORDER of Various Ghee Brands.(KNC)
