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Gujarat woman hammered to death by kin over viral video with man

Ahmedabad: A woman was allegedly murdered in an honour killing in Gujarats Sakhrej by her father and brother after a video of her with a man was widely circulated on social media. The M Division Traffic Police on Tuesday, September 8, transferred the case to Sakhrej police station after an investigation of an August 12 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

How Indias $13 billion plan aims to boost self-reliance in chip production

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India plans to invest $13 billion in the second phase of its semiconductor mission, as it seeks to build a domestic chip ecosystem covering design, manufacturing, assembly and testing. The aim is to reduce the countrys heavy dependence on imported chips while the surging domestic demand is expected to touch $200 billion by 2035, according to a new report. The report from The Times Kuwait highlights that the government has already approved 12 semiconductor projects across six states, with Micron, Kaynes Semicon and CG Semi beginning commercial production this year, mainly in assembly, testing and packaging rather than advanced wafer fabrication. A Tata ElectronicsTaiwanese Powerchip partnership in Dholera, Gujarat, is targeting its first chip output in December, while Tata has also signed an $11 billion memorandum of understanding with ASML for advanced chipmaking serving industries including automobiles and artificial intelligence. Indias strongest advantage is its established position in semiconductor research and design. The country has a very large pool of chip-design engineers, but faces a shortage of fab-floor operators and process engineers needed to manage wafer production and convert raw silicon into functioning chips, the article states. It underscores that the talent base is increasingly becoming a central part of the governments strategy. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India aims to develop 100,000 semiconductor engineers, while 85,000 have already been trained in four years, compared with an original 10-year target. Semiconductor design programmes are now available at 355 universities, including institutions in smaller cities and towns. At the same time, the global industry is projected to face a shortage of about 1 million workers by 2032, potentially giving India a significant workforce advantage, the article points out. According to a NITI Aayog report, India currently imports 9095 per cent of its semiconductors, while domestic demand is projected to exceed $200 billion by 2035. Reducing that dependence is, therefore, a strategic priority. To attract investment, the Central government is offering subsidies of up to 50 per cent of semiconductor manufacturing project costs, with additional support available from state governments. For India, the larger ambition is, therefore, moving beyond Make in India to Engineer in India -- using its engineering workforce as the foundation for a complete semiconductor ecosystem. The success of the strategy will ultimately depend on whether that talent can be matched with the manufacturing skills, infrastructure, technology and industrial networks required to produce chips competitively, the article added.

Gujarat approves Rs 1.5 crore for tribal school and hostel facilities

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GSRTC revises bus pass fares, offers up to 50% relief to over 2.5 lakh commuters

Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation has revised its bus pass structure. Commuters now pay for fifteen days to travel for thirty days. This revised monthly pass structure reduces the financial burden on regular bus users. Quarterly passes also offer additional savings for frequent passengers.

Gujarat Police register 74,242 cases of traffic violations including wrong-lane driving and over-speeding

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) Gujarat Police registered 74,242 cases of wrong-side driving and over-speeding across the state, collecting fines totalling Rs 5.33 crore, as part of a month-long traffic enforcement drive in August. According to the state police, 36,159 cases of wrong-side driving were registered during the period from August 1 to 31, with fines of Rs 3,64,52,000 collected. Another 38,083 cases of over-speeding resulted in fines of Rs 1,69,26,900. The combined figure was 74,242 cases and Rs 5,33,78,900 in penalties. The enforcement drive also targeted illegal parking on highways and major roads. Police registered 10,408 cases of illegal parking on national highways and 20,813 cases on state highways and other roads during the month. In addition, 5,078 cases were registered against vehicles obstructing traffic, while direct action was taken against 580 vehicles. The police said the enforcement forms part of wider measures aimed at improving road safety and addressing traffic violations that can increase the risk of accidents. Wrong-side driving and excessive speed were specifically targeted during the August campaign. The focus has now shifted to vehicle number plates. Director General of Police (DGP) Gyanendra Singh Malik has ordered a statewide drive from September 1 to October 14 against vehicles being driven without number plates or carrying tampered, unclear or otherwise unauthorised number plates. The police said accurate identification of vehicles is important for preventing vehicle theft, supporting crime detection and maintaining law and order. The new drive will target vehicles without number plates as well as those with plates that have been altered, obscured or do not comply with prescribed requirements. The stated objectives include strengthening vehicle identification, helping trace stolen vehicles and preventing the potential misuse of vehicles in criminal activities. State Traffic Branch SP V. Sahitya appealed to motorists to ensure that their vehicles carry valid, clear and properly formatted number plates in accordance with Regional Transport Office rules. Officials also urged motorists not to tamper with number plates, to remain within prescribed speed limits and to drive only in their designated lanes. Road safety is not only the responsibility of the police administration but also a shared social responsibility of every citizen, they said. They urged motorists not to drive on the wrong side of the road and not to park carelessly on national or state highways and major roads in a manner that obstructs traffic. Ctizens must comply with traffic regulations and contribute to safer roads across Gujarat, they added. The latest enforcement comes against the backdrop of continuing efforts by authorities to curb dangerous traffic violations. Ahmedabad police, for instance, have previously conducted dedicated enforcement drives against wrong-side driving, including registration of cases against motorists found violating the rule. The Gujarat Police's latest statewide figures put the scale of enforcement in August at more than 74,000 cases for just two categories of violations, while the separate number-plate campaign is set to continue until October 14.

BJP announces month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark PM Modi's 25 years of public service

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced that it will conduct a special month-long campaign titled 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', starting September 17 to mark the completion of 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public life and service. BJP National President Nitin Nabin, addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, announced that PM Modi will complete 25 years of public service on October 7. To mark this occasion, the BJP will conduct a special month-long campaign from September 17, which is the Prime Minister's birthday, to October 17. Prime Minister Modi's journey of service began on October 7, 2001, when he assumed office as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Over the past 25 years, he has worked continuously, guided by the mantra of public service to national service,' Nabin said. The Prime Minister's public life is characterised by his unwavering focus on his objectives and resolutions from day one, and his persistent efforts to bring them to fruition, he added. The BJP President asserted that when PM Modi assumed charge of the top office in 2014, the atmosphere in India was marked by despair and policy paralysis. During that period, he said, the Indian economy was counted among the 'Fragile Five'; however, now India ranks among the world's fastest-growing major economies, and the country's stature and prestige on the global stage have steadily risen. PM Modi's journey began as an ordinary BJP worker, and today he discharges his responsibilities as the nation's 'Pradhan Sevak'. Clear vision, firm resolve, and continuous efforts to bring about positive societal change have shaped this journey, he said. Nabin stated that under PM Modi's leadership, the country has strengthened its cultural identity and heritage alongside its development. Citing the Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, and the Somnath and Mahakal corridors, he said the Modi government has worked to preserve, restore, and develop the nation's cultural heritage. Additionally, referring to Narendra Modi's tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, the BJP chief mentioned how he worked to ensure water supply to the people through the Narmada project, while also making efforts to establish the state as a major hub for development and investment through the 'Vibrant Gujarat' initiative. Linking the Prime Minister's development journey from Gujarat to the national level, Nabin noted that this same vision drove the implementation of large-scale development schemes across the country. While the nation's youth once faced an atmosphere of despair, a sense of hope and optimism emerged after 2014, he said. Citing the rise of startups and unicorns, he noted that India now ranks among the world's leading nations for startups. He asserted that the country's youth are no longer merely job seekers but have emerged as job creators. Highlighting sports initiatives like 'Khelo India' and 'Fit India', he noted that Indian youth are now representing the nation across various fields. The BJP chief further mentioned that PM Modi has championed the concept of women-led development and highlighted the continuous efforts made to enhance women's economic participation by referencing schemes like 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao to Lakhpati Didi. He also mentioned the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', noting that it represents a significant step toward providing political representation to women and ensuring their participation in policymaking. Nabin added that Prime Minister Modi has transformed the traditional perspective regarding border areas. Previously, border villages were referred to as the country's 'last villages', but the government redefined their role and importance by designating them as 'India's first villages', he added. The BJP observes Prime Minister Modi's birthday as 'Seva Diwas' (Day of Service). In this spirit, a month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' will be organised this year from September 17 to October 17. It is the BJP's responsibility to take the message of public service to as many people in society as possible. Through this campaign, Prime Minister Modi's work spanning 25 years of public life -- encompassing service, development, and nation-building -- will be highlighted to the public, Nabin said. The Prime Minister's 25-year journey of service should be viewed not merely as a series of political achievements, but as an unwavering commitment to serving the people and the nation, the BJP chief said, while calling upon party workers and the general public to join the campaign.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to begin seven-day India visit today

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network, is beginning his seven-day visit to India starting Wednesday at the invitation of Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during his visit till September 15, Prince Rahim will call on President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. He will also meet Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S.Jaishankar. In addition to these engagements, Prince Rahim will visit Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad, where Aga Khan Development Network is involved in various development and community initiatives. This is the first visit of Prince Rahim to India since his accession as the 50th Imam of the Ismaili community, the MEA mentioned. Prince Rahim was named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims in February 2025 following the death of his father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, in accordance with historical Shia Imami Ismaili tradition. Throughout their 1,400-year history, the Ismailis have been led by a living, hereditary Imam. The Ismailis live in more than 35 countries, and their number is nearly 12 to 15 million. Prince Rahim also serves on the boards of many agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). He has closely followed the work of the Institute of Ismaili Studies and the Ismaili community's social governance institutions. The visit of Prince Rahim comes against the backdrop of longstanding engagement between the Aga Khan Foundation and India. Last year, Prince Rahim's father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, passed away. Prime Minister Modi had condoled the demise of the leader, describing him as a visionary who dedicated his entire life to service and spirituality, Aga Khan IV was a spiritual icon to millions of Ismaili Muslims and also the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). He passed away in Lisbon on February 4, 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. During his visit to India in 2015, Aga Khan IV was conferred the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to social development in India. Prime Minister Modi had then praised the work of the Aga Khan Foundation, especially in the areas of rural development and sanitation, which, he said, he had the opportunity to witness first-hand when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Gujarat Assembly session begins today; 182 MLAs to join 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation drive

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) The Gujarat Legislative Assemblys three-day ninth session will begin on Wednesday, with all 182 MLAs expected to join a tree plantation drive at the Secretariat as part of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, adding an environmental programme to the opening day of the legislative sitting. The plantation programme will be held at the premises, opposite the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, after the inauguration of the advanced disaster management facility BHISHM Cube. Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, members of the Council of Ministers and all 182 MLAs have been invited to participate. The ninth session of the 15th Gujarat Legislative Assembly is scheduled from September 9 to 11. The dates were revised last month, with the Governor cancelling the earlier summons for September 8-10 and issuing a fresh summons for September 9-11. The three-day duration remains unchanged. The Business Advisory Committee had earlier discussed the scheduling of Bills and the order in which they would be taken up during the session. Government spokesperson Jitu Vaghani said the meeting was held under the chairmanship of Speaker Shankar Chaudhary in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rushikesh Patel, Finance Minister Kanu Desai, senior minister Kunvarji Bavaliya, Congress legislature party leader Tushar Chaudhary and deputy leader Shailesh Parmar. According to Vaghani, the committee discussed the proposed legislative business as well as condolence references for former and serving legislators who had died. The Bills listed for consideration include the Gujarat Agricultural Universities Amendment Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 10); Natural Farming Science University Amendment Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 21); Gujarat Rent Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 22); and the Gujarat Livestock Feed, Poultry, Grain and Mineral Mixture Production, Storage, Distribution, Sale and Quality Control Regulation Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 23). The remaining Bills are the Gujarat Land Revenue Amendment Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 24); Gujarat Prevention of Fragmentation and Consolidation of Agricultural Land Amendment Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 25); Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Amendment Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 26); Gujarat Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 27); and Gujarat Goods and Services Amendment Bill, 2026 (Bill No. 28). Vaghani said some of the proposed legislation were amendment Bills while others were new Bills. The final sequence and timing would be announced by the Speaker in the House, he said. The tree plantation drive is part of the third phase of the nationwide Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. The initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day in 2024 to encourage people to plant trees in the name of their mothers and in honour of Mother Earth. The campaign has since continued through successive phases, with the 2026-27 programme setting plantation targets across states. The programme is intended to strengthen participation in the campaign and the broader objective of increasing green cover and encouraging environmental conservation.

Hamari Bhabhi Number 1: Sonal Khilwani on exploring complex bhabhi-devar bond

Sonal Khilwani opens up about Hamari Bhabhi Number 1, sharing why the warmth and complexity of the bhabhi-devar bond drew her to the show. She also discusses playing Bansari and bringing authenticity to her Gujarati character

Kashmiri films can travel globally with right stories: Sriram Raghavan

Srinagar, Sep 8: Acclaimed filmmaker Sriram Raghavan on Tuesday said that Kashmir has the potential to develop on the lines of Malayalam, Marathi and Gujarati cinema and called for greater opportunities for local artists and filmmakers across Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) on the second day at SKICC here, Raghavan said the film festival could prove to be a significant catalyst for the growth of the local film ecosystem. For me, I think it is a vital thing that has happened. I am wondering why it has not happened yet. But now that it has happened, I think it will just continue and it will flourish, he said. Raghavan said greater interaction between filmmakers from different parts of the country and the local film community would create a beneficial exchange of ideas and exposure to world cinema. He said that Jammu and Kashmir should not be viewed merely as a location for shooting films, but as a place capable of producing its own stories and filmmakers. It is not like that. There should be stories from here. Local artists should also be brought here. We should give them a chance so that more youth can come here, he added. Raghavan said there was no reason why it could not achieve the kind of recognition enjoyed by regional industries such as Malayalam, Marathi and Gujarati cinema, saying that he was confident that a strong Kashmiri film industry will emerge in Kashmirs future. Where are the Kashmiri films? I am sure that the films will come gradually and the initial growth could come through smaller productions, he added. He further said that Kashmiri filmmakers should not feel compelled to make mainstream commercial films to reach a wider audience. Small and distinctive films with compelling stories could have greater potential to travel internationally. Dont think that it has to be a mainstream film. It can be a small film that will go all over the world. Its just a matter of getting the right story, he said. Raghavan also welcomed efforts to streamline the process of obtaining permissions for film shoots in the region, saying such measures could help the industry grow. Referring to Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs address, the filmmaker said he was impressed by the governments intent to bring change and facilitate filmmaking in J&K. I was very impressed with his speech. He really wants to see a change here. He is doing his best to reduce the single window. Lets see how. I think it will all really help, he said. Raghavan said the regions growing tourism and its locations could also provide opportunities for filmmakers, while cautioning that increased tourist activity could make popular destinations challenging for film shoots. He said the impact of initiatives such as IFFJK may become visible over the next few years and local youngsters will gain professional skills and eventually seek employment within the regions film industry. This is the first festival. You can see the difference in five years. In five years, they will be professionals. They will be looking for work here, he said. Raghavan added that while he had not interacted extensively with local people but he believed there was considerable interest in filmmaking among the youth and that more local participation would emerge with time.

Prime Minister Modi Reflects on Inspiring Journey from School Dropout to Nurse in Gujarat

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to visit Gujarat on Sept 10-11, focus on electoral transparency

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will undertake his first visit to Gujarat as the head of the Election Commission of India on September 10 and 11, with interactions with Booth Level Officers (BLOs), Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) members and citizens planned around the theme of Transparency from Roll to Poll. Kumar, who took charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner in February last year, will begin his two-day visit by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram. He will then visit the historic Adalaj Stepwell as part of a programme introducing him to Gujarat's cultural heritage. On the evening of September 10, CEC Kumar is scheduled to visit the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) premises, where he will interact with citizens on Conducting Elections in India The World's Largest Democracy. On September 11, the CEC will interact with more than 500 BLOs from across the state at Atal Kalam Hall at Gujarat University. The programme is intended to focus on the role of grassroots election officials in maintaining transparency in the electoral process. CEC Kumar will later interact with more than 1,000 members of Electoral Literacy Clubs at the AUDA Auditorium in Shela. The programme will include an introduction to the vision, mission and key features of the recently launched ELC 2.0. The Election Commission has been promoting ELCs as platforms for familiarising young citizens with electoral processes and democratic values. An information session on ECINET, the Election Commission's one-stop digital platform for election-related information and services, will also be held. ECINET was launched by the Commission in January this year and is available in 22 scheduled languages, besides English. Senior Election Commission officials will provide technical and media-related guidance during the programmes through PowerPoint presentations. They include Director General (Media) Ashish Goyal, Director General (IT) Seema Khanna, Director Shubhra Saxena and Deputy Director (Media) Apoorva Kumar Singh. The interactions have been planned by the office of Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer Sandeep Sagale to communicate Gyanesh Kumar's emphasis on Transparency from Roll to Poll and provide direct engagement with officials involved in electoral work and voter awareness.

Why Are National Film Awards Leaving Delhi? Gujarat Venue Sparks Political Row

The National Film Awards are moving beyond Delhi, with the Centre announcing that the prestigious ceremony will now be hosted in different parts of the country. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting says the new policy is aimed at reflecting India's diversity and bringing the country's cinematic talent together.

Punjab minister Cheema responsible for suicide: Congress workers protest

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) Thousands of Congress workers from across Punjab on Tuesday staged a demonstration against the Aam Aadmi Party government. Led by the state party President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the party workers gathered outside the Punjab Congress Bhawan here and started marching towards the Chief Ministers residence for the gherao. However, they were stopped by a police contingent, which prevented them from reaching the Chief Ministers residence. Speaking on the occasion, Warring demanded the dismissal of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and his arrest for being responsible for the alleged suicide of Gulzar Singh of Dirba after raising the drug issue in Punjab. He pointed out that Gulzar Singh had said in his dying declaration that Cheema was responsible for his suicide. He also referred to the police brutality unleashed on Mohanjit Singh of Sheron village just because he had dared to show a black flag to the Chief Minister. Warring also questioned the Chief Ministers silence over the protection granted to a rape accused. The BJP wants AAP to help it in Gujarat by dividing the anti-BJP votes and, in a quid pro quo, the BJP will help AAP in Punjab, he said, adding that this is why the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was playing a fixed match with the Punjab Police over the arrest of corruption accused. He asked why the ED did not act the way it acted in the case of the Congress leaders like Sadhu Singh, who were straightway arrested. The ED did not ask the Punjab Police to register a first information report (FIR) in that case, he pointed out, adding that in the case of AAP leaders it was dilly-dallying deliberately. Lashing out at AAP for inducting convicted gangsters like Gupreet Sekhon, Warring said that while the people of Punjab wanted to get rid of the gangsters, the ruling party was inducting them and providing them with a political platform and power. He said Sekhon had been convicted and sentenced and was out just because the High Court had suspended his sentence. What message are you giving to people of Punjab? he asked CM Mann.

PM Modi's Gen Z Push: 'Jhooth Ki Goonj' Attack, 'Naaraaz Fufaji' Jibe In Vadodara

Days after his headline-making address at Delhi's SRCC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his message to Vadodara, the Gujarat city central to his political journey since 2014. In a speech aimed heavily at young Indians, PM Modi invoked Vadodara's educational legacy and urged youngsters to stay focused on ruth amid what he called the Opposition's jhooth ki goonj.

National Film Awards In Gujarat: A Venue Change Or A Bigger Message?

For decades, the National Film Awards have largely been associated with New Delhi, with Vigyan Bhavan serving as the traditional venue. But this year, the 72nd National Film Awards will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, breaking a long-standing convention.

'More powerful than votes': PM Modi on Navsari's resolve against TB, malnutrition

Digital Desk | Navsari, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Gujarat's Navsari district for taking up campaigns to make the district free of malnutrition and tuberculosis (TB), saying such efforts could have a lasting impact on future generations. Speaking at a public meeting here, PM Modi said the district's campaign against malnutrition is significant because it involved the health and well-being of children and the blessings of mothers and families. Making a district free of malnutrition means receiving the blessings of every family and every mother. It is something lakhs of times more powerful than votes, he added. PM Modi said the success of such an effort should not be measured only in political terms, but by whether families could say that their children were no longer malnourished and that somebody had taken responsibility for their well-being. When mothers and sisters from every household bless you and say that no one in their home is malnourished anymore, that no small child is malnourished anymore, and that someone is concerned about their child that the child continues to smile, that the child's face remains cheerful and radiant, and someone stays awake and works for that receiving those blessings is something extraordinary, he added. The Prime Minister also spoke about tuberculosis and the possibility of patients recovering through timely treatment and nutritional support. Now TB is not such a frightening disease anymore. If a patient is taken care of properly for exactly six months, whatever medicines the government provides are given regularly, and if arrangements are made to provide food and that food is given, the patient can become free of TB within six months, PM Modi said. He added that India is moving forward in the direction of becoming TB-free, while highlighting the commitment made by Navsari workers to pursue the same objective at the district level. And today, India is successfully moving forward in the direction of becoming TB-free. But when my (BJP) workers in Navsari district take a pledge that we will make Navsari district TB-free, it means that you are working for the welfare of future generations, he said. PM Modi added that public service undertaken at the grassroots could create a form of social goodwill that was different from electoral support. He said the affection and blessings of people who benefited from such work gave BJP workers the motivation to continue their efforts. Service never goes waste. And society is so generous that it never forgets to repay its debt. It repays that debt through its blessings, he added. He said that such blessings could also encourage BJP workers to take up new initiatives and sustain their efforts. The Prime Minister said initiatives such as the malnutrition- and TB-free campaigns represented the same broader principle of public service: identifying problems affecting ordinary families and working consistently to address them. He also called upon party workers to ensure that the new BJP office became a place where citizens could bring their problems and seek assistance. Every citizen has a right over us here, and we are their servants, PM Modi emphasised. He added that the BJP workers should treat the entire Navsari district as one family and work with renewed enthusiasm to serve its residents.

PM Modi recalls girl he took to school as Gujarat CM who later returned as a nurse

Digital Desk | Navsari, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday recalled a girl from a poor and tribal family whom he had encouraged to attend school during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, saying she returned years later with an old photograph and told him that she had become a nurse. Speaking at a public meeting in Navsari district, PM Modi recalled his early years as Gujarat Chief Minister and his visits to villages as part of the 'Kanya Kelavani' campaign to promote girls education. He said he would travel to villages during the intense summer heat and take girls to school, while persuading their parents to educate their daughters. When I was newly appointed Chief Minister of Gujarat and you all gave me the opportunity to serve, during the initial years, when I began working, I would go to villages. On June 13, 14 and 15, in the heat of 44 degrees Celsius, PM Modi said. He recalled that electricity was not available around the clock at the time and that many villages did not even have fans. For the Kanya Kelavani campaign, I would travel from village to village, hold the fingers of girls and take them to school. I would explain to their parents that they should educate their daughters, he said. PM Modi said the work did not always attract media attention. It was such straightforward work that it would not get much coverage in newspapers, it would not appear on television, and nobody would take much note of it, he said. Despite this, he said he continued visiting villages every year. He then described meeting some of the girls again after they had grown up. And now, whenever I go to a village, the same girls whom I had once taken to school have now grown up. They come to me carrying those old photographs and proudly say, Sir, you took me to school, and now I have become a nurse. Now I am studying in the final year', he emphasised. He said such encounters provided a sense of fulfilment that could not be measured simply by the number of years a person had held public office. Instead of thinking about how many years someone has been Prime Minister or how many years they served as Chief Minister, think about this: When a small girl, a daughter of a poor family, a daughter of a family living in the forests, my tribal daughter, meets me again after 18 or 20 years, think about how much satisfaction that brings to life, he said. PM Modi said public service, when pursued consistently, could produce results that became visible only years later. He added that the blessings of people were themselves a source of motivation. There is so much strength in those blessings that they give us the power to do something new every day, provide inspiration and give us the strength to reach the pinnacle of hard work, he said. The Prime Minister linked the experience to the wider idea of service, saying the purpose of political organisation, public office and government should ultimately be to serve citizens.

BJP workers did not become 'intoxicated' by power despite years of support: PM Modi

Digital Desk | Navsari, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s workers had continued to follow the path of public service despite receiving electoral support for several years, saying they had not become intoxicated with power. Addressing a public meeting in Gujarat's Navsari after the inauguration of a BJP office, PM Modi noted that the district had repeatedly showcased its support for the party, with several generations of voters now backing the party. Think about it: for so many years, you have given the BJP votes in abundance. You have not looked back. Perhaps two or three generations have now become voters supporting the BJP, he said. The Prime Minister added, But the speciality is that even the smallest BJP worker has not become intoxicated with power. After receiving so much love for so many years, they have still firmly followed the path of service. PM Modi referred to Navsari's electoral record, recalling that voters in the district had sent Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil to Parliament with what he described as the highest number of votes in the country. The whole country wonders, where is Navsari? You are people who do such remarkable things, he said. He added that sustained electoral success should not lead party workers to become complacent. When someone achieves so much and receives so much love, one might think, 'Now let us lean back a little and rest.' But no, this is the Bharatiya Janata Party. For us, rest is forbidden, the Prime Minister said. He added that the organisation's work is not confined to electoral politics and that BJP workers continued to undertake public-service activities at the grassroots. PM Modi cited cleanliness drives across Navsari district as an example, saying campaigns had been conducted village by village with public participation. He said that government agencies could carry out routine work, but changes achieved through public participation were more lasting. It is natural for the government to carry out small and large works through government mechanisms. But when change comes through the strength of ordinary people, that change becomes permanent. That change creates new confidence, he added. The Prime Minister also linked the BJP's organisational culture to a broader emphasis on service, saying positions, power, prestige and the organisation itself should be viewed as instruments of public service. For us, the path of service; power too for service; the organisation too for service; positions too for service; prestige too for service; the system too for service; service of every individual, he said. The Prime Minister said the public office inaugurated in Navsari should carry forward that approach and serve as a point of contact for citizens. He added that the public office should become a refuge for those in distress and that a ray of hope against injustice should emerge from it. Constructing a building is not difficult, he said, adding that the more important task is to expand the tradition of service associated with the organisation and reach people who had remained outside its fold. PM Modi said the office should be inclusive and should work to address the problems of all sections of society. It should be inclusive. It should be beneficial to all. It should work to resolve the problems of every section of society. When such a role is established, we change the situation, the Prime Minister added. He concluded by calling for continued work for Navsari's development and urged BJP workers to regard the district as one family, saying every citizen should be treated as someone to whom they owed a responsibility of service.

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Naraz Fufa now has work: PM Modi takes swipe at critics in Gujarat

While speaking at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Gujarat's Vadodara, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 35,000 crore, PM Modi said the country's work culture has transformed over the past 12 years after the BJP came to power

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PM Modi Inaugurates 150 Km Key Stretch Of Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway

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PM Modi lays foundation stone for 35,000 crore projects in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth 35,000 crore in Gujarat and marked the completion of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. He also targeted the Congress over delays in the project and took a Naraz Fufa jibe at the Opposition.

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J&K, Ladakh agencies step up coordination to combat narcotics trafficking

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 8 (IANS) The second Union Territory-level Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting on Narcotics Control for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh was held in Srinagar on Tuesday, with senior officials from multiple enforcement and intelligence agencies reviewing strategies to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking. Officials said the meeting was held at the Police Control Room, Srinagar, under the chairmanship of DDG (NWR), NCB, and IG Crime/ANTF Head of J&K Police. Senior officers from various enforcement and stakeholder agencies, including ED, BSF, State Drug Controller, IB, Customs, DRI, Income Tax, and NIA, along with District SSPs from Jammu, Srinagar and Ganderbal participated in the meeting. The participating agencies shared their experiences and enforcement initiatives and deliberated upon emerging trends in drug trafficking, inter-State linkages, illicit cultivation, information sharing, joint investigation, financial investigation and effective prosecution. Discussion was also held on making sincere efforts for implementation of Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029) by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, in the 10th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi on June 26. It was highlighted that the emphasis shall be on a network-centric approach to combat the drug menace. Further, emphasis was laid upon the need for strengthened inter-agency coordination, joint interrogation, effective financial investigation and greater utilization of available information-sharing mechanisms. The meeting concluded with a call for sustained cooperation among all stakeholder agencies and adoption of a Whole-of-Government approach to detect, disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks in J&K and Ladakh. Narcotics control is a major challenge faced by the country, and is more serious in border states like Punjab, J&K, Ladakh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and the northeast. In recent months, the Narcotics Control Bureau has seized heroin and other narcotic substances in huge quantities costing tens of millions. The control of narcotics assumes national significance not just for its danger of running a parallel economy, but more so for destroying future generations through addiction.

PM Modi takes naraz fufa ji swipe at Opposition in Gujarat, says India's youth stand with sach ki hunkar (Ld)

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a swipe at the political opponents while explaining the wider economic benefits of the Dedicated Freight Corridor. He used the phrase naraz fufa ji (literal meaning annoyed uncle) to dismiss an imagined objection that faster freight trains could hurt truck operators. While describing the operation of a double-stack container freight train between JNT Port in Mumbai and Vadodara, PM Modi said one such train could carry cargo equivalent to more than 250 trucks. The annoyed uncle will shout: what will happen to the truck operators? Where will the trucks go? What will happen to those who bought trucks? PM Modi said, referring to the critics as naraz fufa ji. His broader point was that rail freight would not eliminate road transport but would allow large volumes of goods to move rapidly across the country, while trucks could continue to perform other transport functions. The Prime Minister presented the freight corridor as an addition to Indias logistics capacity rather than a replacement for existing modes of transportation. The remarks came as PM Modi dedicated the final key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in Vadodara, completing the Dedicated Freight Corridor network. The three sections cover 326 route kilometres and were developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. The completed network is intended to separate freight and passenger traffic, increase cargo capacity and reduce transit times. The Prime Minister used another political formulation in his speech, contrasting what he called misleading claims with his government's presentation of development figures. There are people at every crossroads who can mislead you with jooth ki goonj (echo of lies). But Indias youth move with the sach ki hunkar (call of truth) and they move for the call of truth, he asserted. The remarks were made while discussing Indias expansion in renewable energy and emerging technologies. The country is focusing on solar, wind, hydro and nuclear energy because future industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, data centres and artificial intelligence would require large amounts of reliable electricity, he noted. He said India has developed more than 200 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity and referred to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, saying 55 lakh families across the country have installed rooftop solar systems, including 11 lakh families in Gujarat. PM Modi linked the growth of renewable energy with employment, saying the expansion had created opportunities in production, installation and servicing and had brought new vendors into the market. He also said India is working to secure supplies of uranium, critical minerals and rare-earth minerals through international agreements, describing the effort as part of preparations for the future of young Indians. The Prime Minister then shifted to skills and artificial intelligence, saying the changing economy required young people to acquire skills alongside formal degrees. He noted that the government is moving towards providing free online coaching for students preparing for competitive examinations, with teaching from what he described as he countrys best teachers. He also said a major government campaign would be launched to prepare young people for artificial intelligence. AI skills would not be limited to the IT sector and could be applied in agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and robotics, he said. Indias youth must become proficient in AI, he added, noting that young people could use the technology to develop agricultural solutions, healthcare applications, manufacturing improvements and robotics start-ups. The Vadodara programme involved projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore across railways, highways, housing, water supply, urban development and renewable energy. Three WDFC sections were dedicated to the nation, while new rail services were flagged off and foundations laid for additional railway and highway projects.

'Naraz Fufa Ji Now Has Work': PM Modi Takes Veiled Swipe At Congress In Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a fresh swipe at the Congress, referring to the party as Naraaz Fufa during the NaMo for Viksit Bharat event in Vadodara, Gujarat.PM Modi said some people could never be happy with Indias progress while highlighting the development of the Dedicated Freight Corridor and its role in strengthening Indias logistics network.He also spoke about a double-stack freight train carrying cargo equivalent to more than 250 trucks and highlighted the benefits of reducing logistics costs, fuel consumption and pressure on road transport.

Gujarat: PM Modi lays foundation stone of development projects worth Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed using power and positions for public service. He praised Gujarat BJP workers for their commitment to people's welfare. Modi inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara. He highlighted public participation in Navsari's cleanliness and malnutrition-free initiatives. Such service efforts earn blessings, which are more valuable than votes.

Big Cat Black Market Busted: DRI Gujarat Seizes Leopard Skin in Koraput, One Arrested

A special team of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Gujarat, raided a location in Jayapur and seized a leopard skin, officials confirmed on Tuesday. One person was arrested in connection with the alleged wildlife trade. The accused has been identified as Bibhuti Bhushan Patra, a resident of Irrigation Colony in Jayapur. According to Jayapur [] The post Big Cat Black Market Busted: DRI Gujarat Seizes Leopard Skin in Koraput, One Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

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In Navsari, young girls greeted PM Modi with advance birthday wishes as he inaugurated Namo Kamalam during his Gujarat visit. Young Girls Welcome PM Modi in Navsari with Early Birthday Wishes

Not jhooth ki goonj: PM Modi takes apparent dig at Rahul Gandhi in Vadodara

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appeared to take a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign during an event in Vadodara, Gujarat. Without naming Gandhi directly, Modi contrasted what he called the clamour of lies with what he described as the resounding call of truth, in an apparent reference [] The post Not jhooth ki goonj: PM Modi takes apparent dig at Rahul Gandhi in Vadodara appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

'Naraz Fufa ji' now has work, says Modi after inaugurating freight corridor

Vadodara, Sep 08: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed those who question his governments development record, once again calling them as Naraz Fufa (angry uncle). Speaking at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Gujarats Vadodara, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for Rs 35,000 crore development projects, Modi said the country's work culture has transformed over the last 12 years after the BJP came to power. The projects include a 2,800-kilometre dedicated freight corridor, which Modi called a historic achievement for the 21st century. Taking a swipe at those who would question the utility of the corridor project, Modi said, One Naraz Fufa ji will say: What will the truck drivers do? Naraz Fufa now has work, he said, without naming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. After 2014, India built 50,000 modern rail coaches but the previous (Congress) regime could not build even 50,000 toilets in 10 years, Modi said. Modi inaugurated three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai with Dadri in Uttar Pradesh, marking completion of the project. Dedicated freight corridors are the lifeline of a fast-developing India. Indias transformation is accelerating because of this modern freight network, Modi said. Earlier, passenger and goods trains had to run on the same tracks, slowing down both passenger travel and freight movement but the Dedicated Freight Corridor has changed this, he said. After 2014, with your blessings, when I reached Delhi, and as soon as we arrived there, we began accelerating this project. Work on the 2,800 km dedicated freight corridors has been completed today, he said. Today, the Eastern and Western Freight Corridors are becoming the main backbone of the country's trade and business, Modi said. The 2,800-km long Dedicated Freight Corridor a testament to how the country's work culture has transformed over the past 12 years, Modi said. The idea for this Dedicated Freight Corridor began in 2004. In 2006, a special company was established to carry out this work, and until 2014, files just kept shuffling from one place to another. Unfortunately, even these files weren't fortunate enough to get a dedicated corridor. The files would get stuck, hang around and wander aimlessly, Modi said. Modi took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' initiative, saying youngsters would stand with the truth and not be misled by what he termed Jhooth ki Goonj (echo of lies). At every nook and corner, you will find people who will try to mislead you through 'Jooth Ki Goonj', but today's youth will stand with the truth, the PM said. 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' is a student-dialogue campaign launched by the Congress, under which programmes are being organised in various cities across the country. Through the campaign, the Opposition party is attempting to corner the ruling BJP on issues such as exam question paper leaks, costly education, irregularities in government recruitment and unemployment. The prime minister said the youth could see how focused the government was on working across sectors, including solar, wind, hydro and nuclear energy. Modi also urged the youth to develop expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The youth of the country have to become experts in AI, and we want our youth to excel in the field, he added. Modi flagged off freight train services from New Sanand, New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT in Navi Mumbai. He also flagged off a passenger train service between Tanda Road and Vadodara.

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PM lays foundation stones, inaugurates projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore

The three WDFC sections New Sanand (North)-New Makarpura in Gujarat, New Umbergaon-New Saphale (between Gujarat and Maharashtra) and New Saphale-New Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (in Maharashtra) cover 326 route kilometres and have been developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore

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PM Modi gets rousing welcome in Vadodara, to unveil projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an enthusiastic welcome from the young crowd at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Vadodara on Tuesday, as thousands of people gathered for an event marking the launch and dedication of major infrastructure projects in Gujarat. PM Modi arrived in Vadodara as part of his visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra, with the Vadodara programme centred on development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore. The Prime Minister is scheduled to lay foundation stones, inaugurate and dedicate several rail, road, urban development and renewable energy projects to the nation. A key highlight of the programme is the dedication of three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. The sections are Sanand (North)-Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale, and New Saphale-Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). The commissioning of these sections marks the completion of the WDFC across its entire length. The corridor will provide direct freight connectivity to JNPA, facilitating the movement of export-import cargo between industrial centres and the port while helping reduce transit time and logistics costs and easing congestion on Mumbais railway network. PM Modi will also flag off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon, and New JNPT, Mumbai. A new passenger train service between Vadodara and Tanda Road will also be flagged off, benefiting people in Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, and Alirajpur districts. The Prime Minister will dedicate the Jobat-Tanda Road new railway line, developed as part of the Chhota Udepur-Dhar project, connecting remote and tribal areas of Alirajpur with the national rail network. Three railway projects spanning 329 km and costing more than Rs 9,700 crore will also have their foundation stones laid. These include the third and fourth lines between Vadodara and Ratlam, gauge conversion of the Miyagam Karjan-Choranda-Malsar section, and doubling of the Vishwamitri-Dabhoi section. On the road network, foundation stones will be laid for three National Highway projects costing around Rs 1,780 crore. The projects include six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section of NH-48, additional structures including major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48, and grade-separated structures at Abhava, Mindhola, and Khajod junctions on NH-53. Six-lane flyovers at Kandari Chokdi and Luvara Patia will also be inaugurated. Projects of the state government worth around Rs 2,600 crore are also part of the programme, including Phase II of the Vadodara Urban Development Authority Ring Road, a 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam, and a new Vadodara Municipal Corporation office. Housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and a water-supply project covering 11 villages in eastern Vadodara are among the projects to be inaugurated. Ahead of the Prime Ministers visit, public participation for the Vadodara programme was opened through free registration on BookMyShow, with the Vadodara Municipal Corporation managing registrations through the private digital platform. Organisers said all available seats were booked within an hour, while more than 42,000 additional applicants were placed on a waiting list. The event is also using a digital entry system, with registered participants receiving M-Tickets carrying secure live QR codes for verification. Registration, verification, entry, and seating are being managed digitally to facilitate crowd movement at the venue. After Vadodara, PM Modi is scheduled to travel to Mumbai, where he will inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in the evening.

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Gujarat: Illegal codeine sale under lens, Rs 83 lakh medicine stock prohibited

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 8 (IANS) Gujarats Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has launched a statewide special drive against the unauthorised sale, storage and misuse of medicines containing codeine, with officials prohibiting codeine-based syrup worth more than Rs 83 lakh at a firm in the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar area and taking action against several other pharmaceutical traders. The drive was conducted last week, following directions issued by the Health Minister Praful Pansheriya. During inspections of wholesale and retail medicine traders in Ahmedabad Rural, Ahmedabad City and Mehsana, officials checked purchase and sale records, bills, stock and other documents relating to codeine-containing medicines. At Balaji Pharma in Ahmedabad Rural-Gandhinagar, officials found 37,762 bottles of Rexton-T Syrup, each carrying an MRP of Rs 220. The stock was valued at Rs 83,07,640 and has been prohibited from further sale or use. A sample of the syrup was also collected for analysis according to the prescribed procedure. The department said an examination of Balaji Pharmas purchase and sale records indicated that the firm was primarily dealing in medicines containing codeine. A show-cause notice has been issued to the firm seeking an explanation for deficiencies detected during the inspection. At Health Point Pharma in Kalol of Gandhinagar, a show-cause notice was issued after an inspection on August 31. The firms response was found unsatisfactory and its drug sale licence was subsequently cancelled. Officials also issued show-cause notice to Pharmaline Lifesciences in Changodar of Ahmedabad Rural, over deficiencies relating to medicine purchase and sale bills and other records. At Rain Remedies in Santej ofAhmedabad Rural-Gandhinagar, officials examined bills and other records concerning codeine-containing medicines and issued a notice over deficiencies found during the inspection. At Capital Pharma in Visnagar of Mehsana, officials found that the firm was primarily engaged in the trade of codeine-containing medicines. A show-cause notice was issued over deficiencies in purchase and sale bills and other records. HRDM Global Solutions in Ahmedabad was also issued a notice over irregularities identified during the inspection. At Jai Ambe Distributors in Ahmedabad, officials found 57 bottles of R Tuss TD Syrup containing codeine, with an MRP of Rs 158 per bottle. The stock, valued at Rs 9,006, was prohibited from further sale or use. Examination of the firm's purchase and sale details indicated that it primarily dealt in codeine-containing medicines, following which a show-cause notice was issued. At Krishna Pharma in Kathwada of Ahmedabad, the process of issuing a show-cause notice over deficiencies found during the inspection is under way. Overall, seven firms have been issued show-cause notices, while the licence of one firm has been cancelled. The department said further scrutiny of purchase and sale records, bills and other documents relating to codeine-containing medicines was continuing. Pansheriya said the authorities were following a zero-tolerance policy towards the illegal storage, unauthorised sale and misuse of codeine-containing medicines. Strict action will be taken against firms violating the rules as per the applicable laws and regulations, he said. He added, Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, inspections and monitoring would continue across Gujarat to ensure that such medicines were used only against valid medical prescriptions and through legal channels. The action comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of codeine-based cough syrups in Gujarat.

PM Modi receives rousing welcome in Vadodara, set to unveil Rs 20,700-crore freight corridor projects

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Why Gujarat? Raees director Rahul Dholakia questions new National Film Awards venue

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National Film Awards ceremony moves out of Delhi; where will it be now held?

The National Film Awards ceremony is set to move out of Delhi this year. The 72nd edition will be held in Kevadia, now known as Ekta Nagar, in Gujarat on September 22. President Droupadi Murmu will present the honours, officials said on Monday, September 7.

Gill will only get better from here, remains a work in progress: Nehra

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is still a work in progress as a leader and will get better with experience, his Gujarat Titans team head coach Ashish Nehra said on Monday. Nehra and Hardik Pandya forged a highly successful captain-coach partnership after joining forces when Gujarat Titans entered the IPL in 2022. They guided the franchise to the title in its debut season and took it to the final again in 2023. Pandya's departure paved the way for Gill to take over as GT captain, and the youngster led the side to a runners-up finish in the last IPL season. They are very, very different. You are talking about north pole and south pole. Both of them were like me, not somebody who has done much coaching, Nehra said, comparing Pandya and Gill. Both of them were not somebody who has done much captaincy, but you learn on your way forward, and suddenly somebody is pretty much doing captaincy for India in two formats. He is only going to get better. The former India pacer wa

GRT Jewellers strikes Rs 1,033 crore deal to acquire controlling stake in Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Shares of Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri hit an upper circuit on Tuesday for a second consecutive day as GRT Jewellers India Private Ltd proposed to acquire a 74 per cent controlling stake in the company from its existing promoters in an all-cash deal worth Rs 1,033 crore, triggering an open offer for the jewellery retailer's public shareholders. TBZ has said in an exchange filing that it had received a copy of the detailed public statement from Axis Capital -- acting on behalf of GRT Jewellers -- in connection with the open offer. The open offer is for up to 1,72,70,845 fully paid-up equity shares, representing 25.88 per cent of TBZ's voting share capital. The transaction will give GRT control of TBZ, a jeweller founded in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazaar in 1864. The company has expanded from a single store to 37 stores across 28 cities, mainly in Maharashtra and Gujarat. In addition, TBZ derives roughly 65 per cent of its revenue from wedding and occasion-related jewellery purchases. The proposed acquisition marks a change in control of a business that has remained in family ownership for more than 160 years. Founded in 1964, GRT Jewellers is a jewellery retailer with operations in India and abroad. The public offer gives TBZ's public shareholders an opportunity to sell their shares following the change in control. Following this, shares of Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri hit the upper circuit of Rs 545.70 on the BSE, an increase of 4.99 per cent which is also their highest level in 52 weeks, extending gains after hitting a Rs 519.75 upper circuit on Monday. The stock has recorded a 52-week low of Rs 110.95. In the last one-year horizon, the stock has given a return of more than 190 per cent, according to the BSE data.

'Never seen him in person': Locals excited to see PM Modi during Gujarat visit

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat on Tuesday has created excitement among locals, with several people attending the programme saying they feel proud to have the opportunity to see him in person. IANS spoke to some people who had gathered to attend the Prime Minister's programme in Vadodara. A local said: I have never seen him in person. I have only seen him on television. I am very excited. Another local said: We are going to meet Modi ji. We are very happy and proud that we will get the opportunity to perform in front of him. It is a matter of pride for us. Most importantly, we will get to meet the Prime Minister. Another attendee described the occasion as the iggest day for her and said she had brought her children to the event. It is the biggest day for me. We have got the chance to meet PM Modi, and I have come here with my children. I have never seen him at close quarters. I have seen him on television, delivering speeches and doing good work. This is my first time. The development of India is very good because of Modi ji, she said. A teacher attending the programme said her son was scheduled to perform at the event. I am a teacher by profession. Today, my son is performing here. I have taken leave, and it is a matter of pride that my son will perform in front of PM Modi, she said. Another local said: We are grateful that we will get to see PM Modi up close. I am very excited. The Prime Minister will lay foundation stones, inaugurate, and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara. He will also address the gathering. The projects include three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. These include the New Sanand (N)-New Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale and New Saphale-New JNPT sections. At around 5.45 p.m., PM Modi will inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai and address the gathering.

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Prime Minister Modi to Launch Major Development Projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate significant development projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra, including railway and highway initiatives. Prime Minister Modi to Launch Major Development Projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra

National Film Awards Move Out Of Delhi, Ceremony To Take Place In Gujarat On September 22

The 17th National Film Awards were held in Chennai in 1971.

National Film Awards Move Out Of Delhi, Ceremony To Take Place In Gujarat

The 17th National Film Awards were held in Chennai in 1971.

Delhi-NCR to see partly cloudy skies, light rain; humidity to remain high

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy weather with light rain or drizzle in Delhi on Tuesday. The national capital is likely to witness partly cloudy skies on September 9 and 10, while another spell of light rain may occur from September 11. Humidity is expected to remain relatively high during the period. The weather department has not issued any warning for Delhi for the coming days. In Noida, partly cloudy conditions are likely to prevail from September 8 to 13. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to stay around 26 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels could rise as high as 90 per cent. No weather warning has been issued for the city. Gurugram is also likely to experience partly cloudy weather from September 8 to 12, with maximum temperatures ranging from 31 to 33 degrees Celsius. On September 13, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 32 degrees Celsius, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers possible. Humidity may reach 90 per cent, though no weather warning has been issued. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon remains active over several parts of the country. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other regions on Tuesday. The IMD has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across 17 states and Union Territories, including Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Wind speeds could reach 65-70 kmph in some areas. The weather department has forecast heavy rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh until September 13. Uttar Pradesh may receive rain between September 9 and 13, while Rajasthan could witness rainfall on September 12 and 13. Uttarakhand is likely to continue experiencing monsoon activity, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may receive rain during September 8-13.

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He Killed His Girlfriend, Days Later Gujarat Police Beat Him At Same Spot

Two days after a girl was beaten to death at the ST bus stand in Bhavnagar city, police recreated the crime scene with the accused. The accused, identified as Faisal alias Khatki Lakhani, allegedly brutally assaulted and killed his girlfriend, Kajal Baraiya. After recreating the incident, Neelambaug Police publicly beat the accused at the same spot where he allegedly committed the murder. Neelambaug Police Station PI D.P. Undad was seen publicly beating the accused. The man allegedly beat Kajal Baraiya for seven minutes at the ST bus stand. CCTV footage of the incident has also emerged.

At Western Zonal Council, CM Patel highlights Gujarats 'GOBARdhan' success and cooperative federalism

Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday highlighted the states experience with household biogas plants under the 'GOBARdhan' scheme at the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Goa, presenting it as a best practice in converting rural waste into clean energy and supporting organic farming. The meeting, chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in Panaji, was attended by the chief ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa, along with the Administrator of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The Western Zonal Council comprises Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa and the Union Territory. Patel said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had adopted cooperative federalism as the guiding principle for the countrys development and described the Zonal Council as an important platform for states to work together on issues of common interest. With the continuous guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Western Zonal Council has strengthened the tradition of mutual cooperation, coordination and dialogue, Patel said, adding that the council was emerging as a result-oriented platform rather than merely an advisory body. He said the meetings allowed participating states to share their strengths, resources, experiences and best practices to work towards common national objectives. According to Patel, this approach was providing renewed strength to the states to contribute towards PM Modis vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Chief Minister presented several initiatives undertaken by Gujarat, including the prompt availability of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112 services, fast-track courts for speedy disposal of serious crimes such as sexual offences, arrangements for maternal and infant nutrition, and the expansion of the cooperative sector in rural areas. The GOBARdhan scheme was presented as Gujarats best practice during the meeting. Patel said the Central Government scheme seeks to convert waste into wealth while promoting better waste management, clean-energy kitchens, reduction in pollution, livelihood opportunities for women and the expansion of ODF Plus. Under the household biogas plant model in Gujarat, 14,745 rural families have been covered, according to the state government. The plants have resulted in annual savings of Rs 36.86 crore in fuel expenditure, while more than 12,800 metric tonnes of carbon emissions are being reduced annually. The scheme has also generated 3.81 crore litres of bio-slurry annually, which the government said was helping promote organic farming and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers. Patel also said the Central Government, under PM Modis leadership, had approved the Rs 23,700-crore GOBARdhan scheme to promote Compressed Biogas (CBG) production across the country. Gujarat, he said, was committed to advancing the objective of turning waste into wealth through the GOBARdhan scheme at household, industrial and community levels under the CBG Mission. The meeting was held as the Centre continues to position the Zonal Councils as forums for structured dialogue between states and between states and the Centre. The Union Home Ministry has said the councils are intended to facilitate cooperation and help resolve issues involving two or more states or the Centre and states. Minister Rushikesh Patel; Gujarat Chief Secretary M. K. Das; Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sanjeev Kumar; and other officials accompanied the Chief Minister at the meeting. The 28th Western Zonal Council meeting was chaired by HM Shah as part of the council's regular institutional mechanism for cooperation among the western states and the Union Territory.

High-powered committee waiting for my retirement, says CJI on hearing over Aravalli conservation

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 7 (IANS) During a court hearing, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Monday that the high-powered committee constituted to examine the definition and conservation of the Aravalli range appeared to be seeking time until after his retirement. A three-judge bench led by CJI Surya Kant was hearing the matter when the committee sought time until February 27, 2027, to submit its report. Responding to the request, the CJI said, It appears from the committee's request that they are waiting for my retirement. The Supreme Court rejected the request for six months and directed the committee to submit its report within three months, by November 30, 2026. CJI Surya Kant asked the committee to work day and night to complete the exercise within the stipulated period. The matter will next be heard by the Supreme Court on December 2, 2026. CJI Surya Kant directed the committee to follow a comprehensive consultation process before arriving at its final conclusions. The committee has been asked to consider the views of all stakeholders affected by decisions concerning the Aravalli region, including tribal communities in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The court also permitted the committee to submit an interim report, so that proceedings do not have to wait until the completion of the entire consultation process. The dispute over the definition of the Aravallis intensified following a Supreme Court order dated November 20, 2025, which permitted mining on hills below 100 metres. The decision triggered widespread concern over the potential impact of the 100-metre criterion on the protection of the Aravalli range. On November 29, 2025, the Supreme Court stayed its own order. It subsequently directed the formation of an expert committee to examine the issue and sought responses from the Centre and the four states associated with the Aravalli range -- Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Haryana. During Monday's hearing, the bench said that the proceedings were not adversarial litigation, stressing that the primary objective was the conservation of the Aravalli range. The Bench also referred to issues highlighted in its December 29, 2025, suo motu order, saying that there could be a need for an independent expert body to re-examine the scientific, environmental, geological and legal aspects related to the definition of the Aravallis. The committee's report is expected to play a key role in determining how the Aravalli range is defined and protected going forward.

Ahead of PM Modi's Vadodara visit, 'Namo for Viksit Bharat' padayatra draws citizens

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 7 (IANS) A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat's Vadodara, the city witnessed a 'Namo for Viksit Bharat @ Vadodara' padayatra on Monday evening, with citizens, civic officials, youth and National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets taking part in a programme organised to mark his visit. The padayatra, led by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, began at the Faculty of Technology in Dandia Bazaar and passed through Kirti Stambh before concluding at Sursagar Lake, where a cultural programme was held. The event comes ahead of PM Modi's scheduled visit to Vadodara on Tuesday, when he is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore. The Prime Minister's programme has also seen a digital registration system introduced for public participation, with all available seats booked within an hour and more than 42,000 people subsequently placed on a waiting list. Speaking during the padayatra, Deputy CM Sanghavi said the response from Vadodara residents had been strong, noting that demand for participation was three times the available capacity. For the first time, online ticketing was introduced, and all seats were booked within an hour. To accommodate the large number of people, the administration has also set up special 'Fan Zones' so that everyone can watch the programme comfortably, he added. The Deputy Chief Minister thanked residents for their participation and said their support had helped take forward the resolve associated with the 'Viksit Bharat' campaign. The padayatra was attended by Legislative Assembly Chief Whip Balakrishna Shukla; Minister of State Manisha Vakil; Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi; Vadodara Municipal Corporation Commissioner Arun Mahesh Babu and senior officials, besides youth, NCC cadets and other prominent citizens. The evening programme at Sursagar Lake followed a cycle rally organised on Sunday as part of the events ahead of the Prime Minister's visit. Singer Kailash Kher performed at the cultural programme. During the gathering, 'Swachhata Doots' who have made notable contributions to cleanliness efforts in Vadodara were also felicitated. PM Modi's Vadodara programme on Tuesday is centred on major rail, road and infrastructure projects. He is scheduled to dedicate three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor spanning 326 km and valued at more than Rs 20,700 crore. He will also inaugurate or lay the foundation stones for railway and highway projects, along with state government projects estimated at around Rs 2,600 crore. The public programme, titled 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat', is scheduled to be held at the Maharaja Sayajirao University Pavilion in Vadodara on September 8.

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PM Modi's Gujarat visit to mark major push for rail, roads and urban infra

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 8 would include the launch of development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore, with the completion of key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) set to strengthen freight movement and the logistics network. Will be attending programmes in Vadodara, Navsari and Mumbai tomorrow, September 8, the Prime Minister said in a post on social media platform X, listing the inauguration and foundation stone-laying of major projects, the dedication of three sections of the WDFC and his participation in the Global Fintech Festival 2026 in Mumbai. In Vadodara, PM Modi will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation or lay the foundation stones for projects worth more than Rs 35,200 crore, comprising over Rs 32,606 crore of Central government works and more than Rs 2,597 crore of state government projects. The programme is scheduled at the University Ground at around noon. The biggest component of the visit will be the dedication of three WDFC sections covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of Rs 20,703 crore. These are the New Sanand (N)-New Makarpura section of 138 km, New Umargam-New Safale section of 86 km and New Safale-New Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) section of 102 km. Their commissioning will complete the WDFC, allowing direct freight connectivity to Jawaharlal Nehru Port and facilitating faster movement of export-import cargo, while improving links between industrial centres and ports and helping reduce logistics costs. PM Modi said the WDFC sections would provide a big boost to the logistics sector. Freight train services will also be flagged off from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umargam and New JNPT in Mumbai. A new train service between Vadodara and Tanda Road will also be flagged off, benefiting passengers in Vadodara, Chhota Udepur and Alirajpur districts. Among the other railway projects are the Jobat-Tanda Road new rail line, developed as part of the Chhota Udepur-Dhar project, and foundation stones for the 259-km third and fourth railway lines between Vadodara and Ratlam, estimated at Rs 8,885 crore. Gauge conversion and doubling works on other routes will also be taken up. The wider railway package is valued at more than Rs 30,766 crore. Road infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 1,840 crore will also be inaugurated or launched through the National Highways Authority of India. These include major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48, the six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section and grade-separated structures at Abhva, Mindhola and Khajod junctions on NH-53. A six-lane flyover at Kandari Chowkdi and Luvara Patiya on NH-48 will also be inaugurated. The state government projects, valued at more than Rs 2,597 crore, cover urban development, energy, water supply, roads, housing, transport and other sectors. Under the Urban Development Department, eight projects worth Rs 916.38 crore include the second phase of the Vadodara Ring Road, for which the foundation stone will be laid, and a new office building for the Vadodara Municipal Corporation. Water infrastructure for 11 villages in eastern Vadodara under the Vadodara Urban Development Authority, costing Rs 203.77 crore, will be inaugurated. The works include filter plants, water tanks, pipelines, distribution systems, underground sumps and pumping stations. Other projects include facilities in the Bhayli TP-3 and TP-4 areas, 150 MLD-capacity pontoons at Ajwa Sarovar and stormwater drainage works at various junctions in Vadodara. In the energy sector, the foundation stone will be laid for a 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam in Mahisagar district at a cost of Rs 489.20 crore. Transmission system projects worth Rs 94.58 crore in Vadodara and Surat will also be inaugurated. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, 13,888 houses constructed across Gujarat at a cost of Rs 236.10 crore will be inaugurated. Foundation stones will also be laid for major bridges over the Mahisagar and Vatrak rivers, a high-level bridge on the Nadiad-Dakor-Pali road and a new bus station at Anand. After Vadodara, PM Modi will travel to Navsari, where facilities developed at the Eru Police Headquarters will be inaugurated. Two works under Industries and Mines DepartmentGujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), including renovation of the Jhagadia-Kantiyajal pipeline and road widening and resurfacing works in Savli GIDC, are also on the programme. Three Regional Water Supply Scheme packages in Songadh in Tapi district, worth Rs 214.52 crore, will be inaugurated. The Prime Minister will then travel to Mumbai to inaugurate the Global Fintech Festival 2026 at around 5:45 p.m. The festival's theme is Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum - Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance.

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AI grain analysers introduced to ease paddy procurement in Gujarat

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 7 (IANS) Gujarat has used artificial intelligence to assess paddy quality at 10 procurement centres across four districts in a pilot aimed at making purchases under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme more transparent and consistent. The Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation deployed AI-based grain analysers during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025-26 at centres in Ahmedabad, Mahisagar, Anand and Panchmahal districts. The pilot recorded 13,334 registrations, with 6,191 paddy samples subsequently assessed using the AI systems. Of the samples analysed, 3,379, or 54.6 per cent, were classified as Grade-A, while 2,812, or 45.4 per cent, were classified as Common. A total of 341 samples were rejected. Dholka recorded the highest rejection rate at 24 per cent, whereas no samples were rejected at Viramgam. The 10 centres were Lunawada and Santrampur in Mahisagar; Khambhat and Borsad in Anand; Dholka, Bavla, Viramgam and Sanand in Ahmedabad; and Godhra and Shehera in Panchmahal. Registrations were highest at Khambhat, with 2,663, followed by Lunawada with 2,278. The AI grain analysers assess samples for foreign matter, damaged or discoloured grains, immature or shrunken grains, admixture and moisture content. The system requires uninterrupted electricity and one operator at each procurement centre. The Corporation said its existing third-party grading arrangement requires two people to collect samples and undertake grading using scientific equipment, including in situations where electricity is unavailable. The state currently procures wheat, paddy, maize, jowar, bajra and ragi under the MSP system through survey and grading agencies. Wheat and rice are procured according to Food Corporation of India standards, while grains procured under MSP follow Uniform Specifications prescribed by the Central Government. The Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation is the states nodal agency for procurement of notified commodities at MSP from farmers when market prices fall below the support level. The Corporation said its quality-control framework extends beyond procurement. It procures and distributes wheat, rice, paddy, bajra, jowar, ragi, tur dal, gram, groundnut oil, double-fortified salt and M-30 white sugar. For tur dal, gram, edible oil, sugar and double-fortified salt, it has prescribed quality standards that it says are stricter than Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requirements. For tur dal and gram, trucks are sealed with single-use wire seals before being sent to warehouses. Samples collected by warehouse managers are then subjected to 100 per cent cross-verification at the Food Research Laboratory through the Quality Control branch of the Corporations head office. The analysis is carried out using IS:4333 (Part I and II):2018 and IS:2813:2015 methods. The Corporation said the combination of AI-based assessment, prescribed procurement standards and complete sample cross-verification is intended to ensure that clean and unadulterated foodgrains reach beneficiaries through government schemes, while improving transparency in the public distribution system.

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PM Modis transformative work behind rapidly moving economy: HM Amit Shah

Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 7 (IANS) Highlighting the growth rate of 7.8 per cent achieved in the first quarter, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked continuously since 2014 to transform the country into a rapidly moving economy. Chairing the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, HM Shah said that the Indian economy recording such a growth rate amid global turbulence is a matter of pride for all of us. The Home Minister said that over the last 12 years, PM Modi has worked to realise the provision of cooperative federalism enshrined in our Constitution. He said that after PM Modi assumed office, there has been a significant increase in the number of meetings of the Zonal Councils. The Home Minister said that during 2004 to 2014, the total number of meetings of the Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees was only 25, whereas since 2014, a total of 71 meetings of the Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees have been held, which is an increase of nearly three times. He said that the nearly three-fold increase in the number of meetings is an excellent example of Prime Minister Modis concept of Team India. A total of 1,893 issues were discussed in these meetings, out of which 1,445 issues have been resolved. Home Minister Shah said that the countrys Western Region is extremely important from several perspectives and that this region is the countrys largest economic, industrial and financial centre. He said that Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the three States of the Western Zonal Council have also made a significant contribution towards achieving the growth rate of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year. He said that the Western Region is known as the WEST Engine of the countrys economic growth. W stands for wealth and finance, which are generated in this region; E stands for exports and ports; S stands for start-ups and semiconductors; and T stands for tourism and the blue economy, in which the Western Region has the largest share in the country, said HM Shah. He said more than 1 crore tourists visit Goa, of whom 5 lakh are foreign tourists. Tourism contributes 16 per cent of Goas GSDP. Maharashtra ranks first in the country with 33,872 start-ups. Dholera has now become a hub in the semiconductor sector. Gujarats Mundra Port handles the highest volume of cargo, and Deendayal Port (Kutch) is the largest port in terms of cargo volume. Mumbai, the country's financial capital, is also emerging as a major hub for global capital. Other issues discussed at the Western Zonal Council meeting included implementation of Fast Track Special Courts for speedy investigation and early disposal of cases of rape against women and children, and issues related to the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112). Home Minister Shah also discussed issues related to food safety standards, Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, provision of brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the prescribed radius of every village, issues related to railway development projects, issues concerning environmental clearances, and others. In addition, issues of national importance were also discussed, including urban master planning, issues related to electricity supply, strengthening Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACSs), eliminating malnutrition among children through the Poshan Abhiyaan, reducing the school dropout rate among school children, participation of public hospitals in the Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, and issues related to cybercrime and digital infrastructure, among others.

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Gujarat High Court Grants Interim Bail to AAP MLA for Assembly Session

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Aarti Industries commissions Phase 1 of its Zone IV project at Jhagadia, Gujarat

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NGO Withdraws Delhi HC Plea Seeking Damages From BBC Over Documentary on Modi

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National Film Awards move out of Delhi, to be held in Kevadia in Gujarat

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