Gujarat Integrates Fire Services with Dial 112 Emergency System
Gujarat has unified its fire emergency services with the Dial 112 platform, enhancing response efficiency across multiple emergency services. Gujarat Integrates Fire Services with Dial 112 Emergency System
Major Drug Price Scandal Uncovered in India, Claims Gujarat Chemists Association Chief
A shocking revelation exposes collusion in Indias drug pricing, involving major hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, according to Jaswant Patel. Major Drug Price Scandal Uncovered in India, Claims Gujarat Chemists Association Chief
PM Modi to interact with 'Seva Yatris' via video conference tomorrow
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants in the 'Seva Yatra' via video conference at 9 a.m. on Thursday, as 10 groups of Seva Yatris continue their motorcycle journey from Gujarat's Vadnagar to Varanasi. The Seva Yatra began on September 17 and is part of the wider 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to highlight PM Modi's 25 years of public life. The participants are travelling through towns, districts, talukas and villages, with the programme focusing on taking community service and public engagement activities to the grassroots. The organisers said the journey is not limited to a motorcycle expedition, but is designed to bring together service, communication, youth participation, social welfare, cultural connect and community mobilisation at different locations along the route. 10 groups are undertaking the Vadnagar-to-Varanasi journey. BJP leaders said the two-way motorcycle yatras between Vadnagar and Varanasi involve young participants travelling across multiple states, districts and villages. During the journey, the Seva Yatris have engaged with local communities and participated in service-oriented activities. These have included cleanliness drives and interactions with beneficiaries and residents, as well as activities at schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and other community locations. The journey is scheduled to continue until October 7. The broader campaign was launched from Vadnagar on September 17 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, with the Vadnagar-to-Varanasi bike yatra being flagged off as part of the initiative. The interaction with the Prime Minister on Thursday will give the Seva Yatris a chance to share their experiences from the journey, which is intended to connect youth participation and community service across the locations covered by the teams. The wider motorcycle initiative includes journeys in both directions between Vadnagar, associated with PM Modi's early life, and Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency.
BJP appoints new state in-charges; Nitin Nabin congratulates appointees
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Gujarat eyes wider CBG network with Japanese financial, technical support
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 23 (IANS) The Gujarat government, Suzuki Motor Corporation and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are set to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand compressed biogas (CBG) plants in the state, with Japanese financial and technical assistance proposed for the initiative. The proposal was discussed at a meeting in Gandhinagar on Wednesday attended by Finance Minister Kanu Desai, Cooperation Minister Jitu Vaghani, Minister of State for Revenue Sanjaysinh Mahida, and a Japanese delegation. The Japanese delegation included Toyokazu Nagamune, regional representative of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Kenichiro Toyofuku, Managing Officer of Suzuki Motor Corporation; Takuro Takeuchi, chief representative of JICA India; and senior representative Sota Koide. The initiative seeks to establish CBG plants through cooperative dairies with government support, with the broader objective of strengthening the cooperative sector and promoting environment-friendly energy production. During the meeting, representatives of Suzuki and JICA presented a detailed proposal for providing financial and technical assistance to expand biogas plants in Gujarat. The proposal also envisages increasing the production of quality organic fertilisers alongside biogas. The discussions on the proposal were described as preliminary and positive. Based on the deliberations, the Gujarat government, Suzuki and JICA are expected to formally sign an MoU in the coming period. The proposed expansion comes as Gujarat already has a dairy-linked CBG project involving Suzuki, Banas Dairy and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of the Cooperation Department Arun Kumar Solanki; Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue Department Jayanti Ravi; Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department T. Natarajan; and Registrar of Cooperative Societies Bharat Joshi, besides senior officials from various state government departments. Senior officials from Banas Dairy and NDDB also attended the meeting and participated in the discussions. The development also comes shortly after the Centre operationalised its Rs 23,731-crore 'GOBARdhan' scheme for compressed biogas, which aims to support CBG production through measures including assured offtake, capital assistance and financing support.
Gujarat Police bust illegal call centre targeting foreign nationals in loan settlement scam
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) An alleged illegal call centre that targeted foreign nationals by posing as bank lawyers and offering loan settlements at reduced rates was busted by Naroda Police in Gujarats Ahmedabad, with seven people, including two women, apprehended and equipment worth Rs 2.60 lakh seized, officials said on Wednesday. Acting on a tip-off received during patrolling, a Naroda Police team raided Shop No. 112 on the first floor of Sahitya Arcade near Rajchandra Circle in Naroda-Hanspura area, where Jignesh Zalavar was allegedly operating the call centre with other persons. Police said seven people five men and two women were found at the premises. The arrested persons were identified as Jignesh Zalavar, 40, who was listed as a businessman; Devang Sapkal, 20; Sushil Tomar, 19; Dev Vaishnav, 20; Imtiheen Chamyard, 30; Preetiben Patel, 42; and Vaishali Vedhani, 25. The latter six were listed as working in data entry handlers. According to police, the alleged operation was headed by Jignesh Zalavar, who obtained bank lead data relating to foreign nationals through Microsoft Teams. He allegedly posed as a bank lawyer and contacted the targets with offers to settle loans at lower amounts. Police said the accused then allegedly obtained credit-card details from the victims. The details were subsequently sent to vendors through WhatsApp and Telegram, following which money was allegedly withdrawn from the accounts. Police said 50 per cent of the proceeds were received through Bitcoin, while the remaining amount was allegedly collected in cash through hawala channels. During the raid, police seized seven laptops valued at Rs 1.30 lakh, eight mobile phones worth Rs 1.20 lakh, one keyboard worth Rs 300, one mouse worth Rs 200, one CPU worth Rs 3,000, one desktop computer worth Rs 5,000 and two routers worth Rs 2,000. The total value of the seized material was put at Rs 2,60,500. Naroda Police Station registered a case under Sections 61(2)(a), 318(4), 319(2) and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. Police said further legal action was being taken in the case.
Gujarat CM to unveil projects worth Rs 583.85 crore in Ahmedabad tomorrow
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for 12 development projects worth a combined Rs 583.85 crore in Ahmedabad on Thursday, besides distributing housing benefits and appointment letters to newly recruited municipal employees, as part of the Seva, Sankalp, and Samarpan Abhiyan. The programme will include the e-inauguration of six completed projects costing Rs 279.80 crore and the laying of foundation stones for six projects estimated at Rs 304.05 crore. The event will be held at 9:50 a.m. at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium Hall in the Bodakdev area. Among the key projects to be inaugurated is a four-lane flyover at Vadaj Junction, constructed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)s Bridge Project Department at an estimated cost of Rs 127.92 crore. A four-lane railway overbridge over level crossing 24 on the Ahmedabad-Botad railway line in Vejalpur, built at Rs 98.60 crore, will also be inaugurated. The other completed works include 329 Economically Weaker Section housing units out of 1,190 units being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana at TP-39, Final Plot No. 59 in Thaltej, at an estimated cost of Rs 22.24 crore; procurement of 15 First Response Vehicles for Ahmedabad fire stations at Rs 19.74 crore; procurement of 10 motorised boats with engines for fire stations at Rs 3.40 crore; and rehabilitation of 108 housing units and 46 shops at the Pakhaji No Kuwo slum area in TP Scheme No. 14, Final Plot No. 157, Shahibaug, at Rs 7.90 crore. The six projects for which foundation stones will be laid include developing a road network in the Ramapir No Tekro L.A.P. area of Stadium Ward at an estimated Rs 72.78 crore and rehabilitating an existing 1,800-mm diameter drainage line from Nagarvel Hanuman Temple to Guruji Bridge in Amraiwadi at Rs 65.51 crore. A new drainage pumping station and rising line at Navana in Vatva will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 61.81 crore. In Nikol, an AMTS and BRTS bus charging station and parking facility will be developed at TP-110, Nikol-Kathwada, Final Plots 95 and 96, at Rs 61.89 crore. Infrastructure for bus parking and charging stations for a depot or terminus will be developed on a 19,896 square metre plot opposite Dwarkesh Opulence Klet, near Nobo Restaurant and opposite the S.P. Ring Road in Tragad, at an estimated Rs 28.08 crore. The sixth project is a Tourism Temple Circuit along the eastern bank of the Sabarmati River, connecting Saptarishi Ashram via Jagannath Temple to Atal Ghat. The AMC Heritage Department will undertake the project at an estimated cost of Rs 13.98 crore. The Vadaj flyover will be inaugurated separately at 9:30 a.m. opposite Welcome Hotel near Agakhan Ni Gali. At 10:45 a.m., an intensive cleanliness drive will be held in Ghuma village under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. A drawing competition for school students will follow at 11 a.m. at M.K. Patel Anupam Primary School in Ghuma, aimed at encouraging awareness and public participation in cleanliness and a clean environment. The programme will also feature housing draws and the distribution of appointment letters to newly appointed Assistant Technical Supervisors and Junior Clerks. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is organising the events as part of the campaign marking 25 years of public service and governance associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Watch the Official teaser from gujarati movie 'Bhagya 4' starring Malhar Thakar, Karan Joshi, Chetan Dhanani. 'Bhagya 4' movie is directed by Rahul Bhole and Vinit Kanojia. To know more about 'Bhagya 4' teaser watch the video. Check out the latest gujarati teasers, new movie teasers, trending gujarati movie teaser, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
'More than a stadium': What Ahmedabads Rs 825-crore sports complex offers athletes
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) The Rs 825-crore Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad's Naranpura area provides athletes with training, fitness, medical support, and accommodation, while adding infrastructure for the city to host national and international sporting events. Built with the support of the Gujarat and central governments, the complex was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 14 last year. Spread across 1.19 lakh square metres, it has indoor and outdoor facilities for 18 sports, including swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, squash, shooting, wrestling and gymnastics. The facility also includes accommodation for athletes and coaches, along with medical facilities. Athletes using the complex said the training and fitness facilities were helping them prepare for major competitions. Swimming Federation of India's General Secretary Monal Choksi said the aquatic facility at the complex meets international-level standards. The Veer Savarkar Sports Complex has been built in the Naranpura area of Ahmedabad, and it also has an aquatic complex. If I speak on behalf of the Swimming Federation of India, the aquatic complex that has been built here is international-level sports infrastructure, Choksi said. The complex has seven entry gates, seating for thousands of spectators, and parking for 900 vehicles. Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani said the complex is currently hosting 10 sporting events and has good sports and coaching facilities. Overall, the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex is currently functioning very well for 10 sports events. The sports facilities and coaching facilities available here are very good, Pani said. The range of facilities is designed to provide athletes from Gujarat with opportunities to train and develop their skills in an environment equipped to international standards. With its combination of indoor and outdoor sporting infrastructure, athlete accommodation, medical facilities, and supporting amenities, the complex is also intended to strengthen Ahmedabad's capacity to host major sporting events, including the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and the proposed Olympics in 2036.
ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.15 crore in DA case against former GLDC field assistant
ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.15 crore in DA case against former GLDC field assistant Surat: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 15 immovable properties worth around Rs 1.15 crore in Gujarat and Maharashtra in a money laundering case involving Valiya Shibabhai Zunzabhai alias Bhupatbhai, a former Field Assistant with the Gujarat Land Development [] The post ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.15 crore in DA case against former GLDC field assistant appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Pyramid Technoplast receives GPCB's amended authorisation to recycle industrial packaging waste
Pyramid Technoplast has received an amended Consolidated Consent and Authorisation (CCA) from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), enabling the Company to receive, collect, store, transport and recycle industrial packaging waste generated by other companies, including empty barrels, containers and liners contaminated with hazardous chemicals/wastes.
Carzbazzar Crosses 1,000 Cars Stocked in Just Six Months; Valuation Reaches Rs 150 Crore
Asset-light business model, 1,500+ dealer network, successful SaaS platform and transparent customer processes drive rapid growth Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 23: Carzbazzar, one of Indias fastest-growing automotive technology companies, has
GPSC released the Provisional Answer Key 2026 for District Education Officer / District Primary Education Officer (Class-1, Advt. No. 41/2026-27, PwD Special Recruitment Second Attempt) on 22 September 2026, for the prelim test held 17 September 2026. Check important dates, objection fee, step-by-step objection process, and official links.
Pidha Pachhi | Song - Radha Aavo Toh Ramiye Raas
Watch the song 'Radha Aavo Toh Ramiye Raas' from Gujarati movie 'Pidha Pachhi' starring Akash Pandya, Smit Pandya and Hemin Trivedi. 'Radha Aavo Toh Ramiye Raas' is sung by Umesh Barot and Shruti Pathak and music of the song is given by DJ Kwid and Gaurav Dhola. Lyrics of 'Pidha Pachhi' song 'Radha Aavo Toh Ramiye Raas' are written by Manu Rabari. Nishith Brahmbhatt directorial is slated to release soon. 'Pidha Pachhi' also stars Akash Trivedi, Tarjanee Bhadla, Dhaval Barbhaya, Garimaa and Vrajana Pandya in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Radha Aavo Toh Ramiye Raas' song from Akash Pandya and Smit Pandya starrer 'Pidha Pachhi' watch the video.
Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released a combined recruitment notice covering Advertisement Numbers 42/2026-27 to 56/2026-27. Online applications are invited for 26 Class 1 and Class 2 vacancies, including Marine Engineer, Engineer Surveyor, Port Officer, Pilot Officer, Naval Architect, Assistant Port Officer, Manager, Assistant Director, Junior Architect and Joint Director posts. The online application process will open on 24 September 2026 at 1:00 PM and close on 8 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Gujarat: Three held with ambergris worth Rs 1.05 crore in Ahmedabad
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Gujarat Polices Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested three persons and seized 1.051 kg of ambergris, a substance derived from sperm whales, allegedly being transported for sale in the Naroda area, officials said on Wednesday. The seizure, valued at approximately Rs 1.05 crore, was made after the Crime Branch received information that three persons were moving around the Naroda area with whale vomit, commonly known as ambergris, for the purpose of selling and transporting it. The action was carried out as part of efforts linked to the Centre's 'Operation Thunder-2026', a global operation aimed at tackling wildlife and forest-related offences and the illegal trade in fauna and flora. The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch had formed separate teams to take action against persons involved in illegal wildlife trade and transportation and activities that could cause harm to the environment. Acting on the information, Crime Branch personnel intercepted the three suspects and recovered 1.051 kg of ambergris from their possession. The seized material was valued at approximately Rs 1,05,10,000, the police said. The arrested persons have been identified as Maheshbhai Rathod, 46, a resident of Lilalnagar in Khodiyarnagar of Ahmedabad; Kiran alias Bhurabhai Bharwad, 25, a resident of Rohini village near the bus stand in Khambhat taluka of Anand district; and Karan Dininath God, 27, a resident of Lilalnagar in Khodiyarnagar. The three were allegedly involved in the sale and transportation of ambergris, officials added. The seized material has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding its possession, transportation and intended sale. The action was undertaken as part of measures to protect terrestrial and marine wildlife and to take action against illegal wildlife trade and transportation, officials noted. The Crime Branch said the investigation would continue into the case and the activities of the arrested persons.
Smriti Irani appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, Vinod Tawde to look after UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and union territories. The appointments, detailed in an official press release issued from the partys central office, take effect immediately. According to the circular, the party has assigned organisational responsibilities covering nearly all states and UTs. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chhattisgarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh and Dr Bhola Singh as co-in-charge for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde has been appointed state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Dr Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal will serve as state in-charge for both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges include Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments feature Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge, Ram Madhav as state in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, Harish Dwivedi as state in-charge for Bihar and Karnataka, and Dr Satish Poonia as state in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named state in-charge for Assam, while Dr Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Meanwhile, BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list also covers smaller states and UTs: Jay Prakash (Andaman and Nicobar), Dr Devesh Kumar (Arunachal Pradesh), Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe (Delhi), Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar (Goa), Tarun Chugh (Gujarat), Shrikant Sharma (Himachal Pradesh), Gajendra Patel (Jharkhand), Prof M Nagaraja (Kerala), Rajkumar Bhatia (Ladakh), George Kurian (Lakshadweep), Dr Rajdeep Roy (Manipur), Kanad Purkayastha (Meghalaya), Dr Bhagwat Karad (Mizoram), Anil Antony (Nagaland and Goa Sah Prabhari), D Purandeswari (Odisha), K Surendran (Puducherry), Raju Bista (Sikkim) and Mriganka Deb Barman (Tripura). Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities under the partys organisational restructuring. The circular has been issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries for information and necessary action. The appointments aim to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Ex-Gujarat University VC Returns Funds After Irregularity Allegations
Former Gujarat University Vice Chancellor Neerja Gupta resigned as Principal Investigator for the PMJVK scheme and returned over Rs 14 crore to the university. This comes amidst allegations of financial irregularities and a multi-crore rupee scam by the NSUI, which also led to the suspension of 10 temporary appointees made by Gupta. An audit is pending for the remaining Rs 2 crore.
Steel prices to stay firm as tight supply, duties fuel dealer inventory build-up: Centrum report
Domestic steel prices are forecasted to remain strong in the coming months due to tight supply constraints. Dealers are actively building inventory in anticipation of further price hikes as demand surpasses supply. While demand is generally healthy, significant factors include rising prices and lower allocations from primary producers. The festive season may cause temporary demand fluctuations, particularly in Gujarat.
GPSC Interview Schedule 2026 Out - Check Check Interview Dates and Time @ gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
GPSC Interview Schedule 2026 dated 22 September 2026 released for Ads 82/2024-25, 103/2025-26, 104/2025-26 and 110/2024-25. Check interview dates and timings.
Navitas Solar plans 10,000-crore green energy blitz across Gujarat, Maharashtra
The proposed expansion will create manufacturing facilities across the solar value chain, including ingots, wafers, high-efficiency solar cells and battery energy storage systems
Kartik Aaryan takes National Award to Lalbaugcha Raja, places it at Bappa's feet to seek blessings
Kartik Aaryan headed straight toLalbaugcha Raja to seek Bappa's blessings, a day after winning the Best Actor National Award for Chandu Champion. The actor arrived with his parents and placed his awards at Bappa's feet, thanking in gratitude. The actor received the honour from President Murmu in Gujarat on September 22.
Gujarat puts 63.35 lakh farmers on digital registry; links Aadhaar to land records
This registry, part of the Centres Digital Agriculture Mission, aims to create a single digital identity for farmers and simplify access to government agricultural schemes and services
Asian Games: PM Modi Congratulates Jay Meena On Historic Bronze In Soft Tennis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jay Meena on Wednesday after the Indian soft tennis player created history by becoming the countrys first-ever Asian Games medallist in the sport. A historic achievement for Indian Soft Tennis! Congratulations to Jay Meena on winning Bronze in the Mens Individual event and becoming Indias first-ever Asian Games medallist in Soft Tennis. His achievement marks a memorable new chapter for the sport in India. May this medal inspire many more youngsters to take up Soft Tennis and excel. Best wishes to him for the journey ahead, PM Modi said in a post on X. Meena secured the historic bronze after his campaign ended with a 2-4 defeat to Japans Takuya Kurosaka in the mens singles semifinal in Nagoya on Wednesday. The Indian produced one of the tournaments memorable comebacks in the quarterfinals, recovering from a 3-5 deficit in the deciding game against Sherwin Nuguit. Meena won the next four points to complete a 4-3 victory and seal his place in the last four, while also guaranteeing India its maiden Asian Games medal in soft tennis. The bronze adds another landmark to Meenas steadily rising career in the sport. His journey began almost by accident. Initially aspiring to become a cricketer, Meena was introduced to soft tennis after joining Pioneer Public School in Dewas. He first watched players on the court and later helped as a ball boy before taking up the sport himself. He progressed through school and district-level competitions before moving on to state and national events. By the age of 14, Meena was already competing internationally in Japan, the birthplace of soft tennis. The Madhya Pradesh player won the mens singles gold at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022 and has since established himself as one of Indias leading soft tennis players. His international record has also continued to grow. He reached the mens singles quarterfinals at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou and represented India in the team event. In 2024, partnering Aadhya Tiwari, he won a bronze in mixed doubles at the World Soft Tennis Championships, giving India its first-ever medal at the tournament. The Madhya Pradesh player won the mens singles gold at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022 and has since established himself as one of Indias leading soft tennis players. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Now competing at his third Asian Games after appearances at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022, Meena has added the biggest milestone of his career so far: Indias maiden Asian Games medal in soft tennis. Article Source: IANS
AI can provide solutions, but students must ask the right questions: Murmu
Addressing the 75th convocation of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Gujarat, President Murmu said the university's range of academic disciplines placed it in a position to bring together different streams of knowledge
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed new state in-charges and co-incharges for various states and Union Territories as part of an organisational reshuffle. Former Union Minister Smriti Irani has been appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, while Vinod Tawde has been given charge of Uttar Pradesh. Satish Poonia has been appointed in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Tarun Chugh will oversee Gujarat, and Harish Dwivedi has been appointed Bihar in-charge.
Gujarat Boy Hit By Teacher Over 'Love You' Note To Classmate, Then A Rs 25 Lakh Claim
The incident took place on September 19, when the girl handed her teacher the note, saying that it had been tossed at her by the boy.
Entire Nation Hopes That Legends Virat, Rohit Win 2027 ODI WC For India: Rinku Singh
ODI World Cup: Middle-order batter Rinku Singh has expressed hope that veteran stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup and help India lift the coveted trophy. At the same time, Rinku mentioned that he wants to break the perception of being a single-format player by earning a Test cap. Rinku, who has played two ODIs and 48 T20Is so far, was a member of India's victorious 2026 T20 World Cup campaign on home soil earlier this year. They are legends, both Virat bhaiya and Rohit bhaiya. Not just me, but the entire nation hopes that they play in the World Cup and are part of the team that goes on to win it. It would be a huge moment for the whole country, as who knows, it could be their last World Cup. So, it would be huge if they can win it for India. It would be huge for them as well, because we havent won the World Cup in a long time. We last won it in 2011. So, we hope both of them are with the team, and that they lift that trophy, Rinku said to JioStar. While he gained instant global fame after hitting five consecutive sixes in an over during an IPL 2023 match for Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, Rinku stated that his primary career goal is to get more World Cup wins. Right now, people know me for hitting those five sixes in one over. Whats on my mind right now is that I want to win the World Cup for Team India, being part of the team, contributing with the bat and helping India win the World Cup. I want people to know me more for that, rather than just the five sixes. Having established himself as a reliable finisher in T20s, though he was omitted from Indias squads after the tour of Zimbabwe in July, Rinku rejected the tag of being purely a white-ball specialist and pointed to his solid record in domestic red-ball cricket. Theres a bit of that perception that Im just a one-format player. But you can look at my average in domestic cricket, whether its in one-dayers or four-day matches. I have a dream of playing Test cricket for India as well. So, people shouldnt view me as a single-format player. I can play all three formats, and I do play all three formats in domestic cricket. But for India, I play only one format at the moment. On his evolving leadership credentials, Rinku said hes still a work in progress, while continuing to observe experienced leaders in both domestic and franchise cricket. Im still growing as far as captaincy is concerned. I was captaining in the UP League, and I became champion with my team. Last season, I was the vice-captain in the IPL. So, Im learning the ropes of captaincy, a bit from Ajju bhai (Ajinkya Rahane) at KKR and from many others. I played a lot with Surya bhai, so I kept observing him in the Indian team for two years and watching how he leads. Im working on my leadership skills, and hopefully, something good is in store for me in captaincy. On his evolving leadership credentials, Rinku said hes still a work in progress, while continuing to observe experienced leaders in both domestic and franchise cricket. Im still growing as far as captaincy is concerned. I was captaining in the UP League, and I became champion with my team. Last season, I was the vice-captain in the IPL. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Whenever I do something good, I think back to where I was and how far I have come from there. Its all Gods blessing. So, I keep looking back at how far I have come, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
GTU BE Semester 6 Regular and Remedial Recheck Result 2026 Declared
The Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has declared the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Semester 6 regular and remedial re-check/re-assessment results for the May 2026 examinations. The updated results were announced on September 22, 2026, for students who had applied for rechecking or
Gujarat launches GPU-as-a-Service to boost AI infrastructure
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Article 370 Wins Big at 72nd National Film Awards; Yami Gautam Bags Best Actress
Political thriller Article 370 emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 72nd National Film Awards, held at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, clinching three honours including the coveted Best Feature Film award. Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the film also earned Yami Gautam her first-ever National Film Award, with the actress winning Best Actress [] The post Article 370 Wins Big at 72nd National Film Awards; Yami Gautam Bags Best Actress appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Video: Rats Found Roaming At McDonald's Outlet In Gujarat, Company Responds
Rodents entering dining areas pose a severe risk of spreading serious illnesses through food contamination.
Asian Games: Jay Meena Bags Historic Bronze In Men's Soft Tennis
World Soft Tennis Championships: Jay Meena on Wednesday bagged India's first-ever medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games after losing to Takuya Kurosaka of Japan 2-4 in the semifinal here on Wednesday. Meena had secured India's first-ever medal in the soft tennis at the Asian Games after a sensational comeback win over Sherwin Nuguit in the quarter-final, where he was trailing 3-5 in the final game before clawing back to win the next four points and eventually taking the quarter-final 4-3 to make it to the last four, where he lost to Kurosaka, ending his campaign with a historic bronze. Meena's journey in soft tennis began almost by chance. He was more interested in cricket and initially aspired to become a cricketer. After joining Pioneer Public School in Dewas, he came across a soft tennis court, where his curiosity first led him to watch the players and eventually start as a ball boy. Gradually, he began playing the sport and progressed from school and district competitions to the state and national levels. By the age of 14, he was already competing internationally in Japan, the home of soft tennis. Meena established himself among Indias leading soft tennis players with a gold medal in men's singles at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022. He also contributed to Madhya Pradeshs medal-winning performances in the Mens Team and Doubles events. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. In 2024, partnering Aadhya Tiwari, he created history by winning Indias first-ever medal at the World Soft Tennis Championships, securing bronze in mixed doubles. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He went on to win four medals at the continental event. The TAGG (Target Asian Games Group) athlete is making his third Asian Games appearance, having previously represented India at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022. Article Source: IANS
Sunita bags Best Manipuri Feature Film award at 72nd National Film Awards
Imphal: Sunita has won the Best Manipuri Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards, with director Ajit Yumnam and producer Yumnam Brojen Singh receiving the honour from President Droupadi Murmu at the awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22. The film, which centres on a visually impaired woman and her pursuit [] The post Sunita bags Best Manipuri Feature Film award at 72nd National Film Awards appeared first on NorthEast Now .
NHAI Partners with SSNNL to Fast-Track National Highway and Canal Crossings in Gujarat
JPMorgan to double GIFT City business as $1 billion book expands
JPMorgan Chase & Co. plans to expand its operations at Gujarat's GIFT City in the next few years. The bank aims to double its business in areas like trade finance and payments. After establishing its branch in 2022, JPMorgan currently serves a few hundred clients with a book of nearly $1 billion. GIFT City is attracting multinational companies exploring treasury and cross-border financial operations.
UCC bulldozer is to permanently polarise society: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 23: The Congress on Wednesday alleged that for the Modi government, the UCC is not an instrument of considered legal reform but an instrument of division, disruption and diversion, as well as a tool for stoking prejudices and keeping society in a state of permanent polarisation. The opposition party's assertion comes after former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan resigned from the Maharashtra government's panel to prepare a draft for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), citing serious reservations over its decision to restrict public feedback on crucial social issues to a Yes/No format. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the resignation of a former high court judge from the Maharashtra government's committee to draft a UCC for the state raises larger questions, apart from his several concerns on the functioning of this committee. Posting his statement on X, Ramesh said, A retired High Court judge has shown courage to resign from a committee set up by the Maharashtra government to prepare a uniform civil code for the state. Here is our statement on the non-uniform 'Uniform' Civil Codes (UCC) the HM is trying to bulldoze through in every state. Did the Constituent Assembly ever imagine a situation in which every state would enact its own separate version of a UCC? The answer is a resounding no, Ramesh said. Did the architects of our Constitution led by Dr B.R. Ambedkar ever conceive states competing with one another to have different UCCs according to the political machinations and calculations of one political party, he asked. Again, the answer is a resounding no, Ramesh added. He pointed out that on June 17, 2016, the Modi government referred the question of the UCC to the 21st Law Commission of India for detailed examination. After extensive research, the Commission published its Consultation Paper on Reform of Family Law on August 31, 2018. Its conclusion appearing in paragraph 1.15 on page 7 of the Consultation Paper was clear: 'The formulation of a Uniform Civil Code is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage'. Instead it recommended addressing nor discrimination within individual family laws while preserving India's legal and cultural diversity, Ramesh said. The Modi government has chosen to disregard the findings of the very Commission it tasked with examining the issue because the facts, as usual, did not align with its political agenda, the Congress leader said. Over the last three years, one BJP-ruled State after another bulldozed through its own version of a UCC, Ramesh said. The UCC came into effect in Uttarakhand from January 27, 2025. Subsequently the Gujarat Assembly passed the UCC Bill on March 24, 2026, the Assam Assembly on May 27, 2026 and the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on July 21, 2026, he pointed out. Ramesh said these State-level UCCs, never envisaged in the Constitution, are not uniform. They contain different provisions, different penalties, different procedures and significant exemptions. Contrary to claims, the Uttarakhand UCC, the only one in force, continues with a number of patriarchal traditions and is creating many problems for perfectly law-abiding residents of the state, Ramesh argued. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made a typically bombastic announcement that a UCC will be implemented in all NDA-ruled States before the 2029 Lok Sabha election, he said. Evidently other NDA parties have lost their voices and are being silenced by the BJP, the Congress general secretary said. For the Modi Government, the UCC is not an instrument of considered legal reform to be implemented after the widest possible consultations and public debate and with the broadest possible consensus. It is, in reality, an instrument of division, disruption and diversion, a tool for harassment and intimidation, stoking prejudices and keeping society in a state of permanent polarisation, Ramesh said. Later, asked about the statement, he said, The UCC bulldozer is to permanently polarise society. In a letter to the panel chairperson Justice Ranjana Desai (retd), former Bombay High Court judge Chavan criticised the committee's approach, stating that reducing complex societal questions, such as delayed marriages, perversions, infertility, and rising matrimonial disputes, to binary options undermined the primary purpose of consensus-building. The former judge said he had misunderstood that the committee aimed to gather views of the people of Maharashtra and to generate a consensus to remedy the issues of late marriages, infertility, unstable marriages, time-consuming dispute resolution mechanism and so on. Now that the misunderstanding is removed, I realise that the aim is to just provide an opportunity to people who may care, to share their responses, in a 'yes or no' format to the questions posed so that analysis of data becomes easy, the letter said. In July, the state government set up a seven-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai to draft a framework for implementing the UCC, which seeks to establish equal laws across religions on issues about marriage, divorce, and property. Justice Chavan, a former high court judge, resigned from the panel on September 19. The Congress' statement also comes days after Shah said the BJP-led NDA governments in 21 states will introduce UCC before 2029. The next Lok Sabha polls are scheduled for 2029.
In a historic ceremony held against the grand backdrop of the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards, honouring cinematic excellence for the year 2024 across feature, non-feature, and writing categories. A total of 92 awardees were recognized during the event. Legendary actor Anant Nag was []
World Soft Tennis Championships: Jay Meena created history after he confirmed Indias first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis after reaching the men's singles semifinals here on Wednesday. With his quarterfinal win, Meena is assured of at least a bronze. He will play his semifinal match later in the day. Meena's journey in soft tennis began almost by chance. He was more interested in cricket and initially aspired to become a cricketer. After joining Pioneer Public School in Dewas, he came across a soft tennis court, where his curiosity first led him to watch the players and eventually help as a ball boy. Gradually, he began playing the sport himself and progressed from school and district competitions to the state and national levels. By the age of 14, he was already competing internationally in Japan, the home of soft tennis. Meena established himself among Indias leading soft tennis players with a gold medal in men's singles at the 36th National Games in Gujarat in 2022. He also contributed to Madhya Pradeshs medal-winning performances in the Mens Team and Doubles events. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. In 2024, partnering Aadhya Tiwari, he created history by winning Indias first-ever medal at the World Soft Tennis Championships, securing bronze in mixed doubles. By 2025, he had further strengthened his credentials by becoming the National Champion in Mens Singles. His international breakthrough continued at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where he reached the quarter-finals of the Mens Singles event and also represented India in the Mens Team event. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He went on to win a total of four medals at the continental event. TAGG (Target Asian Games Group) athlete is making his third Asian Games appearance, having previously represented India at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022. He supported under National Coaching Camps in Ahmedabad and Jammu towards preparation for the Asian Championship and Asian Games, respectively. Article Source: IANS
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Kashmir-shot film Obur wins Best Script Award
Ekta Nagar (Gujarat), Sept 22: A film shot against the backdrop of Kashmir has won national recognition, with Obur receiving the Best Script Award at the 72nd National Film Awards held at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on Tuesday. Direct and screenwriter Faraz Ali was honoured with the award for Obur, a bilingual Hindi-Kashmiri short film that brings together regional storytelling traditions and explores themes rooted in the social and emotional realities of Kashmir. The film was shot in the Doodhpathri area and several downtown locations of Srinagar. Ali, who hails from Lucknow, travelled to Kashmir to shoot the film. Obur (2024), directed by Faraz Ali, follows a teenage horse guide who sets out in search of a lost digital memory. The story has been written by Shahnawaz Bhat and Faraz Ali. The films bilingual narrative combines Hindi and Kashmiri, with the screenplay drawing attention for its treatment of language, cultural authenticity and regional setting. Writing a screenplay across two languages presented creative and structural challenges, with the filmmakers seeking to retain the distinctiveness of Kashmiri storytelling while maintaining a cohesive cinematic narrative. The National Film Award recognition for Obur also brings the spotlight on Kashmir as a setting for contemporary cinema and highlights the contribution of regional stories and voices to Indian filmmaking. The National Film Awards are among Indias highest honours in cinema and recognise excellence across filmmaking, screenwriting, acting and technical categories in different languages and regions.
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13 Crore Lamps Of Blessings, But Who Bore The Expenses?
It was an attempt to convince the masses, or the loyalists, that the BJPs stranglehold was intact. It started as the partys campaign, a call by the BJPs president Nitin Nabin to light 25 crore diyas to mark Mr Modis 25 years in public life, from being Gujarats chief minister to an undisputed national leader
All Hail Modis New Pain-for-gain Plan!
Praying for the longevity of the Prime Minister is a signal in code; crucial elections in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Manipur are due within the next five months. Organised and coordinated lighting of lamps is part of voter engagement, signifying the role of Modi as the guardian spirit who can repel the Bharat Todo Gang, a rather ugly euphemism for parties in Opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party
President Murmu Celebrates Unity and Social Themes at 72nd National Film Awards
President Murmu praises films highlighting unity and social issues at the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. President Murmu Celebrates Unity and Social Themes at 72nd National Film Awards
National Film Awards Move to Gujarat; Yami, Dhanush, Kartik, Mammootty & Randeep Honoured
The 72nd National Film Awards brought together leading stars and filmmakers in Gujarat as the prestigious ceremony was held at Ekta Nagar, marking its move beyond Delhi. Yami Gautam received Best Actress for Article 370, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared Best Actor honours for Bramayugam and Chandu Champion. Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Direction for Amaran, while Randeep Hooda was honoured for his directorial debut. Kalki 2898 AD and Captain Miller were also among the major winners at the ceremony.
Gujarat Increases Income Limit for Foreign Study Loans to
The Gujarat government raises the income limit for foreign study loans, benefiting more families seeking higher education abroad. Gujarat Increases Income Limit for Foreign Study Loans to 10 Lakh
Karthik Aryan and Yami Gautam Celebrate Their Wins at the 72nd National Film Awards
Karthik Aryan and Yami Gautam express their joy after winning at the 72nd National Film Awards in Kevadia, Gujarat. Karthik Aryan and Yami Gautam Celebrate Their Wins at the 72nd National Film Awards
Gujarats Safe Power Campaign Enhances Womens Safety with Increased Patrols
Gujarats 28-day Safe Power Campaign focused on womens safety, crime prevention, and digital security awareness. Gujarats Safe Power Campaign Enhances Womens Safety with Increased Patrols
Who Is Anant Nag? Meet the Kannada Acting Legend Honoured With the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, Indias highest cinema honour, at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, on Tuesday. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award, which marks the culmination of a screen career spanning more than five decades. This years ceremony [] The post Who Is Anant Nag? Meet the Kannada Acting Legend Honoured With the Dadasaheb Phalke Award appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Mines Ministry to launch incentive scheme for domestic lithium, nickel processing
The Mines Ministry will soon launch an incentive scheme to promote domestic processing of lithium and nickel as India seeks to build an integrated critical mineral value chain and reduce dependence on imported processed materials. The government has also cleared critical mineral processing parks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, while flagging concerns over auctioned mining blocks that remain idle despite securing clearances and leases.
German Green Steel, Power IPO to open on Sep 25 with price band of 132-139
German Green Steel and Power Ltd will hit the primary market on September 25 with a Rs 304-crore initial public offering (IPO), as the iron and steel maker seeks funds to expand its manufacturing capacity and invest in renewable power. In a public announcement, the Gujarat-based company has fixed a price band of Rs 132-139 per equity share for its IPO, which is scheduled to close on September 29. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 290 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of 10 lakh equity shares valued at Rs 13.9 crore. At the upper end of the price band, the issue size works out to around Rs 304 crore. The company has reduced its issue size as the earlier IPO plan comprised a fresh issue of up to Rs 450 crore and an OFS of up to 20 lakh equity shares. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be utilised for the expansion of the company's manufacturing facility at Samakhiyali, Kutch, Gujarat, and a hybrid wind and solar power plant, repayment of debt, and gener
72nd National Film Awards: Anant Nag receives Dadasaheb Phalke honour
Veteran actor Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 from President Droupadi Murmu at the 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat. Receiving a standing ovation, Nag dedicated the honour to Karnataka and reflected on his decades-long cinematic journey
Gujarat Police registers over 18,000 cases in drive against vehicles with improper number plates
Gandhinagar Gujarat Police have registered 18,014 cases and detained 4,187 vehicles during a statewide drive against vehicles running without number The post Gujarat Police registers over 18,000 cases in drive against vehicles with improper number plates appeared first on Bilkul Online .
NHAI Gujarat MoU: NHAI has signed an MoU with SSNNL to simplify and speed up approvals for National Highway and irrigation projects in Gujarat, while introducing new guidelines to standardise the design of upcoming access-controlled high-speed National Highways. The guidelines cover lane configuration based on traffic assessments, safety provisions for highway entries and exits, and uniform technical standards for four-lane and six-lane Greenfield and Brownfield corridors.
Gujarat CM inaugurates 317-bed hospital in Tapi, lays foundation for 800-bed facility
Tapi Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday inaugurated a 317-bed transitional hospital in Vyara and laid the foundation stone for The post Gujarat CM inaugurates 317-bed hospital in Tapi, lays foundation for 800-bed facility appeared first on Bilkul Online .
The Untold Migration To Gujarat
Their stories will go unheard, filed somewhere in the banal footnotes of history. Unwritten, untold, undocumented, notes Binu Alex.
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has sponsored a rifle for Indian shooter Meghana Sajjanar after learning about the athletes difficulties in accessing suitable sporting equipment. According to Sajjanar, Khurrana came across an article about her journey and decided to extend support despite not knowing her personally. Sajjanar, who competes in rifle shooting, was looking to progress to the international level when access to suitable equipment became a challenge. The support from Khurrana enabled her to acquire the equipment she needed for training and competition. The shooter recently met Khurrana and shared details of their interaction on social media. Recalling how the actor came to her aid, Meghana wrote, In our sport, precision is everything but so is the gear in your hands. A year ago, I was pushing my limits but hitting a wall without world class equipment. Then, a single news article changed everything. Ayushmann Khurrana read about my journey and stepped in out of nowhere to sponsor my rifle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghana Sajjanar (@meghana__sajjanar) He didn't know me. We had never met. He just wanted to see an Indian athlete win on the global stage. That rifle leveled the playing field for me, allowing me to train without compromise, take on the best in the world, and achieve what I have today. Today, I finally got to meet the man who quietly backed my dreams when I needed it most. No noise, just pure support for Indian sports. Thank you for being in my corner. Jai Hind!, she added. In competitive shooting, equipment forms an important part of an athletes training and competition setup. For Sajjanar, the rifle sponsorship came as she was working towards competing at the international level. The gesture also comes amid Khurranas broader association with sports-related initiatives. In May 2026, the actor attended Commonwealth Games Day celebrations in Ahmedabad alongside Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi. The event was held as part of the build-up to the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which India is set to host. Khurrana also participated in a five-kilometre cycling rally at the event and spoke about encouraging a sporting culture among young Indians. Olympians and former Commonwealth Games medallists, including shooters Anjum Moudgil and Ankur Mittal, were also present. His latest association with Sajjanar comes through a more direct form of support, with the actor sponsoring equipment that the shooter says helped her continue her preparations for international competition. Also Read: Yeh Prem Mol Liya: Himesh Reshammiya to launch title track of Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari starrer live with 25-piece orchestra on September 20
72nd National Film Awards: I am incredibly happy, says Kartik Aaryan on his triumph
At the 72nd National Film Awards at Kevadia in Gujarat, actor Kartik Aaryan was over the moon for grabbing the Best Actor Award for Chandu Champion, a film that champions the spirit of Paralympians
National Awards 2026: Kartik Aaryan Wins Best Actor For Chandu Champion
The 72nd National Awards ceremony took place at Kevadia in Gujarat
National Awards 2026: Yami Gautam Wins Best Actress For Article 370, Husband Aditya Dhar By Her Side
The 72nd National Awards ceremony took place in Kevadia, Gujarat, today.
72nd National Film Awards: Mammootty Meets Aditya Dhar
Actor Mammootty, Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Dhanush and other prominent figures of the Indian cinema industry have arrived at the prestigious 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat.
The 72nd National Film Awards honoured the best of Indian cinema at a grand ceremony in Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the awards in Ekta Nagar. Article 370 emerged as Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam won Best Actress. Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty shared Best Actor honours for Chandu Champion and Bramayugam, respectively. Heres the complete National Film Awards 2026 winners list and key highlights from the ceremony.
Gujarat to Rank Government Offices on Cleanliness and Record Management
Gujarat launches a ranking system for government offices focused on cleanliness and record management under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 initiative. Gujarat to Rank Government Offices on Cleanliness and Record Management
Torrent Group to build 800-bed hospital & medical college in South Gujarat at 910 cr
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel on Tuesday performed the bhoomi pooja for the new hospital building, which will replace the existing 156-bed General Hospital.
Gujarat Police register 18,000 cases against illegal number plates
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72nd National Film Awards 2026: When, where to watch ceremony live
The 72nd National Film Awards will take place on September 22, 2026, in Kevadia, Gujarat, marking a historic shift as it is held outside New Delhi for the first time
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 22: Sonani Jewels celebrated its first anniversary with a grand fashion showcase featuring its bridal and festive jewellery collections, bringing together fashion, celebrity style and the evolving world of lab-grown diamonds. The celebration featured talented actor Shivam Khajuria and an exclusive styling session by Bollywood stylist Kavita Kharayat.
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is being held today, September 22, at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards to winners across various categories, recognising films released in 2024....
German Green Steel and Power IPO to open on Sep 25; price band fixed at 132-139/share
The Gujarat-based company has fixed a price band of 132-139 per equity share for its IPO, which is scheduled to close on September 29
The National Film Awards are among the most recognised honours in Indian cinema. The 72nd edition will be presented today, September 22, in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu conferring the awards.
A Reddit user claims she paid five lakh rupees to an agent for a visa appointment. She was denied a US F-1 student visa despite Harvard MBA admission. The visa officer questioned her decision to leave a high-paying consulting job. She explained her plans to join her family's diamond business in Gujarat. Her existing US tourist visa was also cancelled without prejudice.
Gujarat Biotechnology University Research Associate I Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Gujarat Biotechnology University has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Research Associate I post. Eligible candidates can apply online before 05 October 2026 through the official website, gbu.edu.in.
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag will be felicitated with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, today, September 22. President Droupadi Murmu will present the country's highest honour for an individual's contribution to Indian cinema during the ceremony.
72nd National Film Awards held in Gujarat hailed by Gopi Desai, Rabindra Behera and Rahul Bali
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Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 21: Sarvajanik University, in collaboration with Rotary District 3060 and Rotary Club of Surat West, successfully organized the Final Live Online Pitch Competition on AI for
Sri Sri Wellbeing reopens in Satellite with expanded therapy and Panchakarma facilities
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 22: Sri Sri Wellbeing, the Ayurveda and wellness arm of the Sri Sri Tattva group, has reopened its centre at Satellite following a renovation and expansion.
National Film Awards 2026 Live Details: When and where to watch the 72nd ceremony from Gujarat
The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented today, September 22, at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3 pm IST, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the awards to...
One killed and seven injured after vehicle strikes pedestrians in Sabarkantha, Gujarat
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Weather Forecast Today: Weather on September 22 is expected to remain mixed across India. Delhi is likely to stay dry, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad may receive rain. Gujarat faces thunderstorm activity, and parts of Maharashtra are under heavy rain warnings. Odisha and Coastal Andhra Pradesh face the strongest rainfall alerts.
Where Kolkatas hilsa comes from and why its waters may shape its taste
Is Ganga hilsa really different from Padma hilsa? What is Gujarat hilsa doing in Kolkatas markets, and why did old Calcutta connoisseurs claim they could taste the stretch of river a fish came from? Following the hilsa from ocean to river to plate reveals a story of ecology, appetite and inherited taste
