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Delhi's Initial Ranji Games May Happen In Palam Due To Major Drainage Revamp At Arun Jaitley Stadium

Palam Air Force Ground: Delhis initial home matches in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy season could be shifted to the Air Force Ground in Palam as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) prepares to undertake a major overhaul of the drainage system at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The venue, which recently hosted three T20Is between India and Afghanistan earlier this month, will require an extended period of downtime once the civic work commences. A proposal has been sent out to improve the drainage system at the venue. Right now, people concerned are waiting for the final approval. Lets be clear - this process needs time; in winter, it takes time for the grass to grow, and for this, proper sunshine is needed, and you can have an idea of it by seeing the weather in December and January, a source familiar with the matter told IANS on Friday. Delhi, which kicks off their Elite Group C campaign against Bengal in Kalyani from October 11, have two scheduled home fixtures in the first phase - against Gujarat (October 1821) and Services (November 25). Both matches are now expected to take place at the Palam Air Force Ground. The upgradation in the drainage system will also lead to the soil-based outfield being converted into a sand-based one. The process will involve a lot of watering, and the invitation for tenders is expected to begin soon. People who have worked in upgrading drainage systems at other Test venues and are known to the BCCI are expected to be preferred for this work. A final confirmation is likely to come by the first week of October, added the source. The timeline for the outfield work, initially understood to be of four months, could also cast doubt over New Delhi hosting the mens ODI between India and Sri Lanka, to be played on December 13. Should the upgradation work and grass cultivation face delays, the BCCI may have to look at an alternative venue for the match. Delhi will have a second-phase Ranji Trophy home game against Maharashtra, slated to be held from February 1 to 4. Previously, former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya was appointed head coach of the Delhi men's domestic team for the 2026/27 season and will take over from Sarandeep Singh, who was on the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) and notably recommended his name for the role. Should the upgradation work and grass cultivation face delays, the BCCI may have to look at an alternative venue for the match. Delhi will have a second-phase Ranji Trophy home game against Maharashtra, slated to be held from February 1 to 4. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories This marks Dahiya's fourth stint in charge of Delhi, after having previously guided them to their last Ranji Trophy title in 2007/08, besides coaching Uttar Pradesh to the semi-finals in 2021/22. A seasoned coach, Dahiyas extensive resume includes IPL assistant coaching roles with Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders, and he coaches Purani Dilli 6 in the Delhi Premier League (DPL). Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 25 Sep 2026 11:38 pm

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Encourages Youth to Embrace Skills and Contribute to Nation-Building

CM Bhupendra Patel urges youth in Gujarat to develop skills and contribute to the vision of a developed India by 2047. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Encourages Youth to Embrace Skills and Contribute to Nation-Building

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 10:04 pm

Railway Ministry approves tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat, Barauni in Bihar

Train No. 19427 Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express will depart from Bhuj at 5:30 p.m. and reach Barauni at 04:05 a.m.. In the return direction, Train No. 19428 Barauni-Bhuj Amrit Bharat Express will depart Barauni at 11.55 pm and reach Bhuj at :15 pm, says a press statement from the Railway Ministry

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026 9:13 pm

Railway Ministry approves tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Bhuj in Gujarat, Barauni in Bihar

Train No. 19427 Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express will depart from Bhuj at 5:30 p.m. and reach Barauni at 04:05 a.m.. In the return direction, Train No. 19428 Barauni-Bhuj Amrit Bharat Express will depart Barauni at 11.55 pm and reach Bhuj at :15 pm, says a press statement from the Railway Ministry

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026 9:13 pm

India clocks 6 per cent rise in FDI at $19.81 bn during April-June

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India recorded a 6 per cent increase to $19.81 billion in the April-June quarter of the current financial year compared to the corresponding figure of $18.62 billion in the same quarter of 2025-26 despite the global uncertainties, according to figures compiled by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The month-wise figures show that FDI inflows nearly doubled in April this year to 12.1 billion from $6.6 billion in the same month of the previous year, after which they declined in May to $2.8 billion before picking up some momentum at $4.91 billion in June. Japan emerged as the highest investor during the first quarter of the current financial year with FDI to the tune of $5.71 billion, followed by Singapore at $5.22 billion, Mauritius ($2.31 billion), the Netherlands ($1.38 billion), the US ($1.34 billion), and the UAE ($868 million). FDI from the US declined by over 76 per cent to $1.34 billion in April-June 2026-27 from $5.61 billion in the same period of the previous financial year, while inflows from the UAE dropped $868 million compared with $1 billion in the first quarter of 2025-26. The main sectors that have attracted healthy inflows include services ($7.04 billion), computer software and hardware ($2.84 billion), trading ($1.92 billion), non-conventional energy ($1.24 billion), and auto ($622 million). Total FDI, including equity inflows, reinvested earnings and other capital, increased about 22 per cent to $30.65 billion during April-June 2026-27. Tamil Nadu led among the Indian states, attracting as much as $5.95 billion in FDI during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, with Maharashtra coming in the second position as receipts touched $4.22 billion, followed by Delhi ($2.67 billion), Karnataka ($2.11 billion), and Gujarat ($1.3 billion), which made up the rest of the top five in the FDI list.

bhaskarlive 25 Sep 2026 9:04 pm

Health check-up camp organised at BJPs central office under Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) A large-scale free health check-up camp was organised at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s Central Office in the capital on Friday under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide month-long campaign marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public life. At the health camp, many party office staff and their family members underwent comprehensive health check-ups by reputed doctors and medical experts from across the country and received necessary medication and medical advice. The health check-up camp, inspired by PM Modi's vision for public service and Arogya Bharat (Ayushman Bharat initiative), sought to address the health concerns of party functionaries, educate them about the importance of fitness, and motivate them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Many senior party functionaries, including BJP national Vice-President Lal Singh Arya, party national General Secretary (Organisation) B. L. Santosh, national secretary Swadesh Singh, Delhi and Haryana organisation general secretary Pawan Rana, national office secretary Mahendra Pandey, partys national media coordinator Ashish Usha Agrawal, office superintendent Sarvendra Kumar, along with all party support staff, participated in the health camp. With enthusiastic participation from office employees and their family members, the medical experts offered important advice. They guided them on healthy lifestyle practices, contributing to the realisation of the Prime Ministers resolve of Fit India and Aarogya Bharat. Many office support staff praised the initiative and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has brought a spirit of public service and sensitivity, beyond its political role, and this has made every member of the organisation feel valued and taken care of. Notably, the Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan is a month-long campaign organised across the country by the BJP to observe and link PM Modis long years of public life with the spirit of seva. As the Prime Minister formally completes 25 years in office on October 7, 2026 (since becoming Gujarat CM), his role of Pradhan sevak and jan seva (public service) is set to take centre stage, with the party seeking to portray this as governance coupled with public service.

bhaskarlive 25 Sep 2026 8:49 pm

Gujarat: RRU, CAPSI join hands to develop indigenous Bharat Gold Standard for private security sector

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an indigenous framework for training, assessment and professional certification of private security personnel, with a proposed Bharat Gold Standard aimed at aligning skills with Indias regulatory, operational and technological requirements. The initiative follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah's vision for a trained, technology-enabled private security sector capable of serving as an effective first line of response and complementing public security institutions. The MoU brings together RRUs academic, training, research, simulation and assessment capabilities with CAPSIs industry network and understanding of operational requirements. The partnership seeks to establish common professional standards linking training with practical assessment and certification. During the signing ceremony at the RRU campus in Gandhinagar, Vice Chancellor Prof Bimal Patel interacted with the CAPSI delegation on the broader direction of professionalising private security in India. RRU was represented by Nimesh Dave, Director, SICSM, Lt Col B. S. Rao, Coordinator, and other university representatives. Chairman Kunwar Vikram Singh led the CAPSI delegation. It included Secretary General Mahesh Sharma, National Vice President Anil Puri, President V. V. Katti, COO of SSSDC Col A. K. Singh, President of CAPSI Gujarat Chapter Dr Sheetal Nair, National Vice Presidents Dr R. K. Tyagi and R. P. Chauhan, National Secretary (Reforms) Sanjeev Bhardwaj, Honorary Secretary of SAG Anil Rai, General Secretary of CAPSI Gujarat Rajesh Pillai, Vice President I. P. Singh, Deputy General Secretary Rajesh Yadav and Treasurer of SAG R. K. Chaturvedi. RRU's Advanced Security Skills Training Centre will serve as the institutional platform for the initiative. The centre is intended to cater to young entrants; security personnel seeking career advancement; veterans and former police personnel transitioning to civilian security; private security agency owners and managers; and professionals in risk, compliance, and facility management. The training ecosystem combines classroom instruction with simulation, laboratory exposure, scenario-based learning and physical preparedness. It includes driving and firing simulators, OSINT and technology laboratories, drone training, K9 exposure, maritime-security facilities, a dedicated Private Security Lab, moot-court exposure and human-performance infrastructure. The proposed framework places technology literacy alongside traditional security skills. With private security operations increasingly involving CCTV analytics, electronic access control, alarm systems, drones, digital communications and AI-enabled platforms, personnel would be trained in prevention, detection, reporting, escalation and first response. The proposed professional pathway would link deployment with skills, assessment, certification, specialisation and professional mobility. It is intended to allow personnel to progress from entry-level guarding and site duties to supervisory and specialised roles, including K9, drones, OSINT and technology-enabled security, and subsequently to managerial, consulting and entrepreneurial positions. The initiative also envisages training of trainers, executive education and continuing professional development to extend these competencies across private security organisations. CAPSI estimates that India's private security workforce comprises around 10 million personnel deployed across industrial facilities, financial institutions, corporate establishments, hospitals, educational campuses, residential communities, logistics networks and other public-facing spaces. The proposed Bharat Gold Standard is envisaged as a professional ecosystem covering occupational competencies, structured curricula, qualified trainers, practical learning, assessment, certification and continuing education. The framework is intended to evolve with changes in technology, security threats and operating environments. Through the partnership, RRU and CAPSI aim to establish an Indian framework that links training and assessed competence with specialised skills and continuing professional development across the private security sector.

bhaskarlive 25 Sep 2026 8:23 pm

Dont compare yourself with others: Gujarat CM tells youth

Digital Desk | Bhavnagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday urged young people to develop skills, gain practical knowledge and contribute to the governments vision of Viksit Bharat-2047, while stressing that development must extend beyond major cities to villages and every section of society. Addressing students at a Yuva Samvad programme at Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Patel said youth could play an important role in nation-building and creating a better society through skill development, positive thinking, sensitivity and self-confidence. The interaction was organised under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modis public service. Students raised questions on employment, education, agriculture, healthcare, sports, womens empowerment, cybercrime, de-addiction, infrastructure and Viksit Bharat-2047. Viksit Bharat would not be achieved only through the development of major cities, but by ensuring that development opportunities and the benefits of government schemes reach villages and every citizen, he said. He also urged young people not only to make use of government schemes themselves but to help needy people and friends access them. Highlighting employment opportunities emerging in Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), Patel called on youth to acquire technical skills suited to the requirements of upcoming industries. The government is working with companies to provide skill development training, particularly in sectors such as semiconductors, he asserted. On physical and mental well-being, the Chief Minister advised young people not to compare themselves with others and said they should move ahead according to their own abilities. If success is not achieved, one should make another attempt, he said, while highlighting yoga and positive thinking for maintaining a healthy mind and body. Responding to a question on agriculture, Patel said modern farming methods, suitable seeds, technology and equipment could help young people improve their own farms and contribute to agricultural development in their villages. He encouraged students to supplement classroom learning with practical experience by visiting model farms and exploring value addition of agricultural produce. On cybercrime, Patel highlighted government initiatives to create awareness among students about cybersecurity and online fraud. On sports, he said: Sports infrastructure is being developed across Gujarat, and government support is there for projects to develop hockey and other sports facilities in Bhavnagar. The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of womens participation in policy-making and highlighted efforts to increase their representation in local self-government institutions. Learning other languages is important, but there should be no hesitation in speaking ones mother tongue, he said. Patel expressed confidence that the youth could make a significant contribution to nation-building through skills, positive thinking, sensitivity and self-confidence.

bhaskarlive 25 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

Gujarat Deploys 6,000+ Personnel To Secure Ambaji Pilgrims Amid Recent Accidents

With lakhs of devotees travelling to Ambaji for Bhadarvi Poonam, Gujarat has intensified security, traffic management and emergency assistance along pilgrimage routes.

The LogicaI Indian 25 Sep 2026 7:55 pm

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel highlights reforms at Ship Recycling event

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The News Mill 25 Sep 2026 7:22 pm

Bhavnagar Unveils

Gujarats Chief Minister inaugurates 738 crore in development projects in Bhavnagar, emphasizing public service and sustainability. Bhavnagar Unveils 738 Crore Development Projects, Including New Collector Office

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 7:13 pm

Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP, Bihar passengers, take note: New Amrit Bharat Express to cover 2,532 km; Bhuj-Barauni train gets 20+ stoppages. Check full details

Railways has approved a new tri-weekly Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express covering 2,532 km across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with services to begin on a date to be announced. The Railway Ministry has also approved the extension of the Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express to Mathura, increasing its route length from 217 km to 270 km and adding four commercial stoppages.

The Economic Times 25 Sep 2026 6:35 pm

Gujarat Polics in Joint aegis with Delhi nabs Arif, right hand of Goldy Brar

In a late-night operation, a joint team of Gujarat and Delhi police arrested Arif, alias Pistol, allegedly associated with the Goldy Brar gang.

Web Dunia 25 Sep 2026 6:16 pm

COH Gujarat Staff Nurse DV Schedule 2026 - Check Waiting List Document Verification Schedule at ojas.gujarat.gov.in

Commissionerate of Health (COH), Gujarat has released the document verification schedule for the Staff Nurse Class-3 waiting/pending list under Advertisement No. COH/202425/1. Verification will be held on 30 September 2026 at GMERS Medical College & Sola General Hospital, Gandhinagar. Check the full schedule, venue, timing, required documents checklist, and the complete merit-rank-wise waiting list of candidates (SC, SEBC, General) inside.

FreeJobAlert 25 Sep 2026 5:58 pm

Gujarat Government Launches Easy Access to Textbooks via Amazon

Gujarats new initiative allows students to order textbooks online through Amazon without delivery charges, easing access for busy parents. Gujarat Government Launches Easy Access to Textbooks via Amazon

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 5:43 pm

Gujarat ANTF launches nationwide drug awareness reel, short film competition

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 25 (IANS) The Gujarat Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has announced a nationwide reel and short film-making competition to involve students, content creators, filmmakers and citizens in creating awareness about drug abuse, illegal trafficking and the social and economic impact of narcotics. The Drug Awareness Content Creation Competition-2026, announced on Friday, will accept entries from September 28 to October 27, with cash prizes of up to Rs 2.5 lakh in the short film category and Rs 2 lakh in the reel category. The competition is open to participants from across India, including students, professionals, content creators, filmmakers, designers, musicians, NGOs, agencies, and members of the public. Participants can enter individually or as teams, and each contestant may submit up to three entries. The short film category will accept films of eight to 12 minutes in Full HD resolution, with a 16:9 landscape aspect ratio, while reels can be up to two minutes long in Full HD with a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. Only content produced in Gujarati or Hindi will be accepted. The ANTF said the competition aims to promote factual and responsible public awareness on the risks of drug use, rehabilitation and recovery, legal provisions relating to narcotic drugs, early warning signs, reporting of illegal trafficking, social responsibility and community participation. Other themes include the financial and economic impact of drugs, appropriate treatment of affected persons and reduction of stigma, as well as the responsibilities of people affected by drug addiction and their families. The first, second and third prizes in the short film category are Rs 2.5 lakh, Rs 2 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh, respectively. In the reel category, the corresponding prizes are Rs 2 lakh, Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh. Consolation prizes of Rs 20,000 each will also be awarded to winners ranked fourth to 10th in the reel category. The task force said entries must be original, factual and suitable for public awareness and must not glorify or promote drug use or illegal drug trafficking. Medical and legal information must not be misleading, while participants must have the necessary copyright or permissions for music, images, footage and graphics. Entries containing hate, discrimination, defamation, obscenity or stigmatising attitudes will not be accepted. The ANTF Gujarat logo and its official toll-free number must be included in the submitted content, and the mascot may also be incorporated appropriately. Entries can be submitted through a Google Form or by email along with the participant's Unique ID, personal details, and a Google Drive link containing the content. The entries will be assessed on the clarity and relevance of the message, creativity and presentation, factual accuracy and responsible communication, potential impact on public awareness, technical quality and adherence to the prescribed format. The ANTF said selected winning content may be used on its official social media platforms and digital campaigns, as well as in schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions, at awareness and public programmes, and on its website and other official digital platforms. The competition comes shortly after the Centre's third national conference of heads of State and Union Territory ANTFs, which focused on strengthening measures against drug trafficking and substance abuse, including demand reduction, prevention and rehabilitation.

bhaskarlive 25 Sep 2026 5:40 pm

FSSAI proposes to prohibit manufacturing, sale of analogue paneer across country

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Indias food regulator has proposed to prohibit manufacturing and sale of analogue paneer across the country, notifying draft amendments for consultations. According to the FSSAI draft, the amendment is proposed in the following regulation to restrict manufacturing and sale of analogue product as paneer so as to prevent misleading consumers regarding the nature and composition of the product. Products already licensed or registered under 'Analogue in Dairy Context' category shall discontinue the use of the term Paneer in their nomenclature, labelling or marketing. It added. Several state governments have banned the sale and manufacturing of analogue paneer. FSSAI has decided to introduce draft amendments in the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) regulations. The draft regulations shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Official Gazette in which this notification is published are made available to the public. The food regulator has taken regulatory action against several food businesses after inspections found food safety violations and non-compliance. The regulator suspended licences and issued prohibition orders relating to non-compliant ghee products and adulteration concerns. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration recently banned the production, distribution and sale of artificial 'analogue' paneer for one year, citing public health concerns. The action followed laboratory findings in which more than 35 per cent of recent paneer samples tested in the state failed quality tests due to vegetable-fat adulteration. The Gujarat government also announced a statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of non-standard analogue paneer, cheese, and butter, citing concerns over consumer deception, food safety, and the protection of the state's dairy sector. Products made from vegetable oil and other non-dairy ingredients were being presented as paneer, misleading consumers, harming genuine dairy producers and raising serious food safety concerns.

bhaskarlive 25 Sep 2026 5:37 pm

CBI arrests Gujarat man in USD 7.2 mn US cyber fraud case

New Delhi: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an accused in a transnational cyber-financial fraud case who allegedly defrauded US nationals of over USD 7 million through illegal call centres in Gujarat in the past two years, officials said Friday, September 25. The agency arrested Ankit Satishchandra Pandey on Wednesday, who allegedly cheated US Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Sep 2026 4:44 pm

Major Cyber Fraud Accused Arrested By CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ankit Satishchandra Pandey in connection with a transnational cyber-financial fraud case. Pandey allegedly defrauded US nationals of over USD 7 million by impersonating US federal agency officials through illegal call centres in Gujarat, coercing victims into transferring funds and purchasing gold.

Rediff 25 Sep 2026 4:27 pm

Gujarat: Engineering Student Dies by Suicide at Marwadi University, 2nd Case in 6 Days

The incident comes just six days after a female student of the same university committed suicide by jumping from the hostel building.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Sep 2026 4:11 pm

Police Assist Differently-Abled Devotees at Gujarat Fair

A heartwarming moment from Gujarats Bhadarvi Purnima fair shows police personnel assisting differently-abled devotees in reaching the temple for darshan. The gesture highlighted the spirit of compassion and service during the religious gathering.

The Times of India 25 Sep 2026 3:46 pm

Gujarat road accident: Four Mumbai residents killed in expressway crash

Four Mumbai residents were killed after their car crashed into a stationary dumper on the Bharatmala Expressway near Dhatva village in Gujarats Surat district. Police said the victims were travelling to a Jain pilgrimage site in Patan when the fatal collision occurred on Friday morning

Mid Day 25 Sep 2026 3:42 pm

Breaking out: 97-year-old South Indian Bank wants to outgrow name, go national

The lender, based in Thrissur, Kerala, plans to expand in Maharashtra, Gujarat and the national capital.

Livemint 25 Sep 2026 3:03 pm

Dahiya Returns As Delhi Senior Men's Head Coach; Bhaskar Named Chief Selector

Raj Kumar Sharma: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Delhi senior mens cricket team for the 2026/27 domestic season. Raj Kumar Sharma, the childhood coach of India batting stalwart Virat Kohli and a Dronacharya Awardee, has been named the 'State Mentor', while Sunita Sharma has been appointed in the same role for the women's teams. The decisions for men's and women's teams selection committee and coaches were taken after all recommendations were submitted by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), according to an official statement issued by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Friday. Dahiya, the assistant coach with IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans, had coached Delhi to 2007/08 Ranji Trophy triumph and served in the same role in 2012/13, 2014/15 and 2015/16 seasons. Dahiya, who played two Tests and ten ODIs for India, now takes over from former India off-spinner and selector Sarandeep Singh, who had been at the helm for the last two seasons and is now in the CAC. Dahiya will be joined by assistant coaches Kshitiz Sharma and Kuldeep Rawat, with Sanjeev Sharma and former India pacer Parvinder Awana serving as bowling coaches. Delhi will begin their Ranji Trophy campaign on October 11 against Bengal in Kalyani. Former Delhi stalwarts KP Bhaskar and ex-India player Reema Malhotra have been appointed as head of the senior mens and senior womens selection panels, respectively. Bhaskar will chair a three-member committee featuring Manu Nayar and Praveen Gupta, while Reema is joined by Swarn Chadha and Rani Ojha. In the age-group divisions, former Delhi batter Robin Bisht takes charge as chief coach of the Mens Under-23 team and will be assisted by Mohan Chaturvedi and Rajinder Singh Chawla. Rajiv Nayyar will lead the Mens U-19 coaching staff, while Raju Sharma and Abhishek Mankotia have been named chief coaches for the Mens U-16 and U-14 setups, respectively. In the age-group divisions, former Delhi batter Robin Bisht takes charge as chief coach of the Mens Under-23 team and will be assisted by Mohan Chaturvedi and Rajinder Singh Chawla. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The DDCA also announced a High Performance Group, where former India batter Gursharan Singh and Bantoo Singh have been appointed as chief batting coaches for the mens and womens programs, respectively. Tilak Raj Sharma and V. Arvind will oversee the bowling department in the High Performance division. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 25 Sep 2026 2:38 pm

Gujarat emerges as key hub for green hydrogen, but large-scale projects remain at feasibility stage: S&P Global

Gujarat is poised as a frontrunner in the renewable hydrogen landscape, thanks to its extensive refinery and ammonia capacity. The state's rich renewable energy inventory and favorable project incentives pave the way for future endeavors. Projecting a target of three million metric tonnes of hydrogen production yearly by 2035, many initiatives currently linger in feasibility assessments, despite proactive governmental support.

The Economic Times 25 Sep 2026 1:44 pm

Natural farming more than doubles turmeric yield in Gujarat study

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The News Mill 25 Sep 2026 1:22 pm

Lokesh discusses port-led development with Gujarat CM

The two States can work together for developing bilateral logistics and commercial corridor, he says

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026 1:11 pm

27 global wildlife organisations press Vantara to end animal imports permanently

Guwahati: More than two dozen international wildlife conservation and animal welfare organisations have urged Vantara, the private zoo funded by Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to permanently end wild animal imports and strengthen safeguards around the acquisition of animals. In an open letter dated September 22, the organisations also called for greater transparency, independent oversight [] The post 27 global wildlife organisations press Vantara to end animal imports permanently appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 25 Sep 2026 11:11 am

Gujarat Police honours over 30 retired senior officers at

Gandhinagar The Gujarat Police on Thursday honoured more than 30 retired DGP- and ADGP-rank officers at a Salute Our Mentors The post Gujarat Police honours over 30 retired senior officers at Salute Our Mentors programme appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 25 Sep 2026 7:00 am

Gujarat Launches Campaign to Combat Corruption with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity

The Gujarat government initiates a three-month campaign to prevent corruption, emphasizing cybersecurity and AI training. Gujarat Launches Campaign to Combat Corruption with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 4:19 am

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Issues Ultimatum to Officials for Timely Resolution of Public Complaints

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has ordered officials to resolve public complaints promptly, addressing issues like drainage and pollution. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Issues Ultimatum to Officials for Timely Resolution of Public Complaints

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 2:33 am

Gujarat Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife Over Suspicions of Infidelity

A man in Gujarat has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife after suspecting her fidelity, with police quickly apprehending him. Gujarat Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife Over Suspicions of Infidelity

Daily Kiran 25 Sep 2026 1:59 am

National Film Awards: A Tribute to the Magic of Indian Cinema

On September 22, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat marking a departure from the recent tradition of holding the ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. As a major policy initiative by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the shifting of venue is foreseeing the possibility of future editions of the country's highest cinema honour to travel across other states and cities rather than stay anchored within the national capital. It may be perceived as a small logistical decision but it holds a symbolic weight for cinema that the ceremony belongs to every region, not just to the corridors of New Delhi. This year's list of winners, announced on July 18, 2026, reflects the similar spirit of the country's central measure of cinematic merit. In the category of the Best Feature Film, Article 370 was given the award along with its lead actress Yami Gautam who won the Best Actress award. Similarly, Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan were given the Best Actor honours for Bramayugam and Chandu Champion respectively, while Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Direction for the Tamil film Amaran. Interestingly the most quietly significant win came in the non-feature category, where Angen, directed by Ravi Raj Murmu, became the first Santhali-language film to be honoured a marker of how far the awards' linguistic reach now extends. This year, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, cinema's lifetime achievement honour was given to veteran actor Anant Nag, whose five-decade career spans over 300 films across six languages. Meanwhile, to understand the context why national awards matter so much in present circumstances we need to look back at where the process began in the country prior to partition of the subcontinent. In 1913, Indian cinema's own story started when Dadasaheb Phalke completed Raja Harishchandra, the country's first full-length feature film. It took four more decades for the Indian state to formally recognise the art form: following recommendations from the 1949 Film Enquiry Committee, the government instituted the State Awards for Films in 1954, honouring the films of 1953. That first edition was modest just seven honours across feature films, documentaries and children's films, with Shyamchi Aai winning the top feature film prize. The awards grew steadily with the industry itself. Acting honours arrived only in 1967-68, when Uttam Kumar and Nargis won the first Best Actor and Best Actress awards. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award followed in 1969, first given to Devika Rani. Administration passed to the Directorate of Film Festivals in 1973, and in 2022 that body merged into the National Film Development Corporation, which now runs the awards. Each of these shifts added new categories, new crafts, and new regions to the fold a process the 72nd edition continues, most visibly through its recognition of films in Garhwali and Tulu, languages outside the Constitution's Eighth Schedule that nonetheless now have a place on the national stage. The awards' purpose has stayed remarkably consistent since 1954: to encourage films of technical and aesthetic merit, to help audiences understand the country's regional cultures, and, through that understanding, to strengthen national unity. They are not simply trophies. A National Award pulls a film out of a narrow regional audience and onto a country-wide platform, often reshaping a filmmaker's career in the process. That mission carries real economic weight today. India's media and entertainment sector is now the fifth largest in the world, powered by millions of digital creators and a strong cost advantage in animation and VFX work. Cinema is not just cultural expression it is a livelihood engine and a form of soft power that carries Indian storytelling to global audiences. The 72nd National Film Awards capture an industry in transition: still rooted in the two-tier jury system introduced decades ago, still measuring films against the same core standards of craft and social relevance, but increasingly willing to look beyond the familiar centres of Hindi and major regional cinema. A Santhali film winning for the first time, a Garhwali and Tulu film earning separate recognition, and the ceremony itself relocating to Gujarat all point in the same direction toward an award that is finally trying to look as diverse as the country whose films it honours. If that trajectory holds, the National Film Awards may end up doing more than crowning the year's best films; they may help build the audience for cinema that has, until now, rarely reached beyond its own region. (Courtesy: PIB Srinagar)

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The Economic Times 24 Sep 2026 2:27 pm

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The Hindu Businessline 24 Sep 2026 2:25 pm

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bhaskarlive 24 Sep 2026 1:01 pm

Gujarat bankers urge customers to complete key transactions before three-day strike

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The Economic Times 24 Sep 2026 12:35 pm

No matter how much power we gain, we will never deviate from path of service: PM Modi

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.

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bhaskarlive 24 Sep 2026 11:13 am

No matter how much power we gain, BJP won't leave path of service: PM Modi

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Business Standard 24 Sep 2026 10:51 am

PM Modi interacts with Seva Yatris travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi, says service should be primary duty

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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India TV 24 Sep 2026 7:50 am

PM Modi to interact with 'Seva Yatris' travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to interact with participants in the 'Seva Yatra' on Thursday, as 10 groups of 'Seva Yatris' continue their motorcycle journey from Gujarat's Vadnagar to Varanasi. The event will be held at around 9 a.m. The Prime Minister is scheduled to address the participants via video conferencing. As part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', organised by the BJP to mark PM Modi's 25 years in public life, the 'Seva Yatra' kicked off on September 17. 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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The Hindu Businessline 24 Sep 2026 6:52 am

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Daily Kiran 24 Sep 2026 3:18 am

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The Northlines 24 Sep 2026 12:54 am

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