Ricin terror plot: Gujarat ATS recovers literature, black flag

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat ATS, probing the alleged ricin chemical poison terror plot, has recovered digital literature titled How to Stay Anonymous from a conversation between one of the accused and his handler on a social media platform, officials said on Friday. The probe agency also found video footage in which the same accused is seen 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 .

BLO dies by suicide in Gujarat, note blames SIR duty stress

Kodinar: A school teacher deployed to work as a Booth Level Officer (BLO) allegedly died by suicide in Gujarats Gir Somnath district on Friday, with his family claiming that he left a note citing mental stress and exhaustion due to the SIR of electoral rolls as reasons behind the extreme step. The teacher, Arvind Vadher, 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 .

Adani Green adds two fresh entities to boost renewable operations

Adani Green Energy is expanding its clean energy reach. The company has formed two new subsidiaries in Gujarat. These entities will focus on generating and distributing renewable power. This move strengthens Adani Green's commitment to solar and wind energy development. The subsidiaries will handle the entire process from generation to supply.

Tata Chemicals to invest Rs 910 cr for capacity expansion at Mithapur, Cuddalore plants

Tata Chemicals on Friday cleared investments totalling 910 crore to expand manufacturing capacities at its plants in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The board approved 135 crore to increase dense soda ash capacity at the Mithapur facility and 775 crore for expanding precipitated silica production at the Cuddalore plant, the company said in a regulatory filing.

Trump Jr offers prayers at Ganesha temple, performs Dandiya during Gujarat visit

Donald Trump Jr., on a private visit to India with his girlfriend, spent Thursday touring Vantara wildlife rescue and conservation center located in Jamnagar, offering prayers at a Lord Ganesha temple there, and attending a private dandiya night hosted by Anant Ambani. The couple, according to reports, visited Gujarat as a guest of the Ambani family. Videos of Trump Jr quickly went viral showing him enthusiastically joining Gujarati dance and praying at the Ganpati Temple in the Vantara complex. A separate clip also showed him performing dandiya with Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. On his second trip to India, Trump Jr., was welcomed in Jamnagar by Anant Ambani after touring the Taj Mahal on November 20. According to a report, Trump Jr.s visit coincides with the wedding of Netra Mantena, daughter of US billionaire Rama Raju Mantena, with Vamsi Gadiraju in Udaipur. The three-day festivities begin on November 21 and will wrap up with the wedding ceremony on November 23.

'The Ghost of Lakhpat': Karan enters Gujarati cinema

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BLO ends life in Gujarat; family says death due to mental stress from SIR duty

A delegation of Gujarat Rajya Prathmik Shikshak Sangh, an association of government primary teachers, met election officials in Gandhinagar and made a representation about issues being faced by teachers working as BLOs.

Gujarat Poll Officer Dies By Suicide, Family Says He Blamed SIR Workload

A school teacher deployed to work as a Booth Level Officer (BLO) allegedly died by suicide in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district on Friday.

Reeva Rachh: Raam Bharosey added karmically to Laalo'

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'I cant do this SIR work anymore...': Gujarat teacher dies by suicide, cites BLO workload pressure

AHMEDABAD: Shock and anger gripped Gir Somnath district on Friday after 40-year-old teacher and Booth Level Officer (BLO) Arvind Mulji Vadher died by suicide in his native Devli village, leaving behind a devastating note that directly blamed the crushing workload of SIR ( Special Intensive Revision ) and rising mental stress. What began as a routine morning in the village quickly spiralled into a district-wide storm, exposing the pressure-ridden machinery operating behind BLO duties. According to the police, Arvind, a teacher at Chhara Kanya Primary School in Kodinar, died early in the morning by hanging himself. His suicide note written to his wife set off alarm bells across the education and election departments. I cant do this SIR work anymore I have been feeling constantly tired and mentally stressed for the last few days. Take care of yourself and our son. I love you both very much but now I have no choice but to take this final step, he wrote, leaving instructions to hand over his work documents to the school. As his note spread among teachers and BLO groups, the district plunged into mourning and outrage. The situation took a sharper turn when viral messages surfaced on social media, showing directives instructing BLOs to work till midnight to complete SIR uploads. These messages triggered a wave of fear among teachers already burdened with on-ground duties and technical issues on the SIR portal. Teachers unions immediately stepped to the forefront, alleging that Arvinds death was not an isolated tragedy but a direct consequence of systemic administrative pressure. Vinod Barad, President of the District Primary School Teachers Association, said the entire teaching community was shaken. Because of the maximum workload of SIR work, Arvindbhai has committed suicide. He was known as one of the best teachers in Kodinar. The pressure was unbearable. The outrage intensified as the All India Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh publicly demanded accountability and financial support for the bereaved family. Its state president, Mitesh Bhatt, issued a strong statement, Reading the suicide note of this Gir Somnath teacher clearly shows the extreme pressure put on teachers. Our union strongly opposes this system. We demand strict action against the responsible officer and one crore rupees for the teachers family. Bhatt also revealed that the union had already submitted a petition to the Chief Minister regarding the unsustainable burden of SIR work. As his note spread among teachers and BLO groups, the district plunged into mourning and outrage. As the pressure mounted, the district administration was forced to respond. Gir Somnath Collector N. V. Upadhyay, who oversees BLOs and SIR progress, insisted that Arvind had never reported any distress. He told local media, We are deeply concerned. Speaking personally about his performance in SIR, he was exceptional. Not a single complaint was ever received. He had already completed 43% of his work. He never informed us about feeling pressured, the Collector said, stressing that the case must be examined only after the police investigation report. Upadhyay also addressed the viral midnight-work message, attempting to distinguish official instructions from misuse. The instruction to work till midnight was a general directive from the Mamlatdar, meant for BLOs whose progress was below 20%. It was not targeted at Arvind. Due to the complexity of the process, we often have to work late. A general work pressure is there on all of us, not just BLOs. Meanwhile, the State Election Commission acknowledged the seriousness of the situation. Additional CEO Ashok Patel stated, The department is monitoring the situation. This incident is deeply distressing. We have asked the Collector to submit a detailed report soon. Political reactions quickly followed, with the Opposition sharpening its attack on the government. Gujarat Congress Chief Spokesperson Dr Manish Doshi said the system was collapsing at the cost of human lives. 99 per cent of primary teachers have been deployed as BLOs for SIR. Workers from 14 other cadres, Anganwadi, Talati, GEB, Gram Sevaks, are supposed to be used, but only teachers are burdened. Schools with three or four teachers have all of them pulled out as BLOs. Threatening orders come from Mamlatdar offices, and the SIR site barely functions. Childrens education is suffering, and teachers are breaking down, he said. He also recalled a recent case where a school principal in Kapadvanj died of a heart attack, due to the stress of BLO duties. With unions protesting, political parties attacking, viral messages circulating, and the Collector urging caution, the police investigation becomes crucial to determining whether Arvinds mental breakdown stemmed solely from administrative pressure or a mix of circumstances. But in Devli village and across Gujarat, the sentiment is one of pain and anger. A dedicated teacher remembered as calm, sincere and responsible was pushed to the brink. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.) Gujarat principal dies of heart attack after weeks of relentless BLO workload Bengal CM Mamata blames SIR pressure for BLO deaths; urges EC to halt drive in Bengal

Gujarat teacher dies by suicide after BLO workload pressure

AHMEDABAD: Shock and anger gripped Gir Somnath district on 21 November after 40-year-old teacher and Booth Level Officer (BLO) Arvind Mulji Vadher died by suicide in his native Devli village, leaving behind a devastating note that directly blamed the crushing workload of SIR (Systematic Information Review) and rising mental stress. What began as a routine morning in the village quickly spiralled into a district-wide storm, exposing the pressure-ridden machinery operating behind BLO duties. According to the police, Arvind, a teacher at Chhara Kanya Primary School in Kodinar, died early in the morning by hanging himself. His suicide note written to his wife set off alarm bells across the education and election departments. I cant do this SIR work anymore I have been feeling constantly tired and mentally stressed for the last few days. Take care of yourself and our son. I love you both very much but now I have no choice but to take this final step, he wrote, leaving instructions to hand over his work documents to the school. As his note spread among teachers and BLO groups, the district plunged into mourning and outrage. The situation took a sharper turn when viral messages surfaced on social media, showing directives instructing BLOs to work till midnight to complete SIR uploads. These messages triggered a wave of fear among teachers already burdened with on-ground duties and technical issues on the SIR portal. Teachers unions immediately stepped to the forefront, alleging that Arvinds death was not an isolated tragedy but a direct consequence of systemic administrative pressure. Vinod Barad, President of the District Primary School Teachers Association, said the entire teaching community was shaken. Because of the maximum workload of SIR work, Arvindbhai has committed suicide. He was known as one of the best teachers in Kodinar. The pressure was unbearable. The outrage intensified as the All India Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh publicly demanded accountability and financial support for the bereaved family. Its state president, Mitesh Bhatt, issued a strong statement, Reading the suicide note of this Gir Somnath teacher clearly shows the extreme pressure put on teachers. Our union strongly opposes this system. We demand strict action against the responsible officer and one crore rupees for the teachers family. Bhatt also revealed that the union had already submitted a petition to the Chief Minister regarding the unsustainable burden of SIR work. As his note spread among teachers and BLO groups, the district plunged into mourning and outrage. As the pressure mounted, the district administration was forced to respond. Gir Somnath Collector N. V. Upadhyay, who oversees BLOs and SIR progress, insisted that Arvind had never reported any distress. He told local media, We are deeply concerned. Speaking personally about his performance in SIR, he was exceptional. Not a single complaint was ever received. He had already completed 43% of his work. He never informed us about feeling pressured, the Collector said, stressing that the case must be examined only after the police investigation report. Upadhyay also addressed the viral midnight-work message, attempting to distinguish official instructions from misuse. The instruction to work till midnight was a general directive from the Mamlatdar, meant for BLOs whose progress was below 20%. It was not targeted at Arvind. Due to the complexity of the process, we often have to work late. A general work pressure is there on all of us, not just BLOs. Meanwhile, the State Election Commission acknowledged the seriousness of the situation. Additional CEO Ashok Patel stated, The department is monitoring the situation. This incident is deeply distressing. We have asked the Collector to submit a detailed report soon. Political reactions quickly followed, with the Opposition sharpening its attack on the government. Gujarat Congress Chief Spokesperson Dr Manish Doshi said the system was collapsing at the cost of human lives. 99 per cent of primary teachers have been deployed as BLOs for SIR. Workers from 14 other cadres, Anganwadi, Talati, GEB, Gram Sevaks, are supposed to be used, but only teachers are burdened. Schools with three or four teachers have all of them pulled out as BLOs. Threatening orders come from Mamlatdar offices, and the SIR site barely functions. Childrens education is suffering, and teachers are breaking down, he said. He also recalled a recent case where a school principal in Kapadvanj died of a heart attack, due to the stress of BLO duties. With unions protesting, political parties attacking, viral messages circulating, and the Collector urging caution, the police investigation becomes crucial to determining whether Arvinds mental breakdown stemmed solely from administrative pressure or a mix of circumstances. But in Devli village and across Gujarat, the sentiment is one of pain and anger. A dedicated teacher remembered as calm, sincere and responsible was pushed to the brink. Gujarat principal dies of heart attack after weeks of relentless BLO workload

SIR for purification of voters list, Bihar win mandate against infiltrators, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah was addressing the BSF Diamond Jubilee (61st Raising Day) celebrations in Bhuj, in Gujarats Kutch district

Gujarat Officer Who Murdered Wife, Kids Was In Extra-Marital Relationship With Colleague

ACF Shailesh Khambhla was arrested in Bhavnagar for killing his wife and two children. Police suspect marital tensions led to murders.

Deepti, Renuka, Devine, Ecclestone, Healy, Kerr, Lanning And Wolvaardt In WPL Auction Marquee Set

Allrounder Deepti Sharma: Allrounder Deepti Sharma and fast bowler Renuka Singh are the only two Indian players in the marquee set for the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction, to be held in the national capital on November 27. The marquee list also features New Zealand duo Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr, Englands Sophie Ecclestone, Australia's pair of skipper Alyssa Healy and multiple-time World Cup winning captain Meg Lanning, along with South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt. While six players have kept a base price of INR 50 lakh in the marquee set, Renuka has set her amount at INR 40 lakh, while Laura has listed hers at INR 30 lakh. Deepti, the Player of the Tournament in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup win, Sophie and Alyssa previously featured for UP Warriorz, and could be brought back by the franchise as they have four righttomatch (RTM) options. A total of 277 players will go under the hammer for 73 available slots at the auction. The list features 194 Indian cricketers, including 52 capped and 142 uncapped players competing for 50 spots. On the other hand, 66 overseas capped players and 17 foreign uncapped players will vie for the 23 slots earmarked for non-Indian cricketers. 19 players have entered the auction in the highest baseprice bracket of INR 50 lakh, while 11 players have registered in the INR 40 lakh category. Another 88 players have listed themselves in the INR 30 lakh bracket. India batter Harleen Deol, who was with Gujarat Giants, has entered the capped allrounders list at the highest baseprice bracket of INR 50 lakh, while Radha Yadav, Sneh Rana and N Shree Charani, her teammates in the recent ODI World Cup win, have all set their base price at INR 30 lakh. Assam wicketkeeper Uma Chetry, who was the backup wicketkeeper-batter in Indias squad, and fast bowler Kranti Gaud, who has represented UPW, have also listed themselves in the INR 50 lakh bracket. Australia leg spinner Alana King (INR 40 lakh), Indias spin bowling trio of Asha Sobhana, Priya Mishra and Saika Ishaque have all kept their base price at INR 30 lakh and will be in the sixth set. In the auction list, Australias Tahlia McGrath, who featured for UPW, and Sophie Molineux, who played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are notable absentees from the 23member Australian contingent in the pool. The list also includes 22 players from England, 13 from New Zealand and 11 from South Africa. Sri Lanka will be represented by Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Inoka Ranaweera, with Chamari having played for UPW last season. Bangladesh trio of Marufa Akter, Shorna Akter and Rabeya Khan have entered the pool too. Thailands leftarm spinner Thipatcha Putthawong is the sole representative from her country, while the USAs Tara Norris, who played for Delhi Capitals in WPL 2023 and was the first bowler to claim a fivewicket haul in the competition, is the only American player in the pool. The list also includes 22 players from England, 13 from New Zealand and 11 from South Africa. Sri Lanka will be represented by Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Inoka Ranaweera, with Chamari having played for UPW last season. Bangladesh trio of Marufa Akter, Shorna Akter and Rabeya Khan have entered the pool too. Also Read: Live Cricket Score They are followed by RCB (INR 6.15 crore), Mumbai Indians (INR 5.75 crore) and Delhi Capitals (INR 5.70 crore). Two-time champions MI and three-time runners-up DC, after having retained five players each, will not have any RTM options available. Article Source: IANS

CCTV Shows Gujarat ISIS Suspect Leaving Ahmedabad Hotel A Day Before Arrest

Authorities said the CCTV clip is part of a wider effort to map the timeline of events and verify locations visited by the accused.

Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate beats Chhaava to score the biggest 6th week of the year

Gujarati film Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate has achieved an unprecedented box office feat, outperforming Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava with a staggering Rs 24.40 crore in its sixth week. This modest-budget regional success, driven by exceptional word-of-mouth and cultural resonance, demonstrates remarkable staying power, drawing family audiences and repeat viewers, marking a historic moment for Gujarati cinema.

Murmu to Inaugurate Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav 2025 in Hyderabad

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Reliance Halts Russian Oil Imports To Export Refinery Amid EU Sanctions

Reliance Industries Ltd has said it has halted the use of Russian crude at its export-only refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, as the company moves to comply with European Union sanctions.

Reliance stops Russian oil use at its only-for-export refinery to comply with EU sanctions

Reliance Industries Ltd has said it has halted the use of Russian crude at its export-only refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, as the company moves to comply with European Union sanctions. Reliance is India's largest buyer of Russian oil, which it processes and turns into fuel, such as petrol and diesel, at its giant oil refining complex at Jamnagar. The complex is made up of two refineries - one SEZ unit from which fuels are exported to the European Union, the US and other markets, and an older unit that caters to the domestic market. The European Union - a big market for Reliance - has imposed wide-ranging sanctions targeting Russia's energy revenues, including measures that restrict the import and sale of fuels produced from Russian crude oil. To comply with these, Reliance has stopped processing Russian crude oil at its only-for-exports (SEZ) refinery. We have stopped importing Russian crude oil into our SEZ refinery with effect from November 20, a company spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday. As is the case with any large industrial factory, the refinery must have past raw material (crude oil) inventories, which it is currently processing and turning into fuels. Once the old inventory runs out, newer products will only be made from non-Russian oil. From December 1, all product exports from the SEZ refinery will be obtained from non-Russian crude oil, the firm said. The transition has been completed ahead of schedule to ensure full compliance with product-import restrictions coming into force in January 2026. Last month, when the US sanctioned Russia's largest oil exporters - Rosneft and Lukoil, the firm had stated that it would meet all applicable restrictions and would adjust its refinery operations to meet compliance requirements. We have noted the recent restrictions announced by the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States on crude oil imports from Russia and export of refined products to Europe. Reliance is currently assessing the implications, including the new compliance requirements, Reliance had said on October 24. Reliance, which operates the world's largest single-site oil refining complex at Jamnagar in Gujarat, purchased about half of the 1.7-1.8 million barrels per day of discounted Russian crude shipped to India. The company refines the crude into petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), a large share of which is exported to regions such as Europe and the United States, at market prices, generating strong margins. All this may change after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Open Joint Stock Company Rosneft Oil Company (Rosneft) and Lukoil OAO (Lukoil) -- Russia's two largest oil companies that he accuses of helping fund the Kremlin's war machine in Ukraine. Additionally, the European Union has barred the import of fuel made from Russian crude, starting January 2026. We will comply with the EU's guidelines on the import of refined products into Europe, Reliance had said. On Thursday, the firm said the crude oil import in SEZ is a fully segregated facility catering to the production line in SEZ. All pre-committed liftings of Russian crude oil as of October 22, 2025, are being honoured, considering all transport arrangements were already in place. The final such cargo was loaded on November 12. Any (Russian) cargoes arriving on or after November 20 will be received and processed at our refinery in the domestic tariff area (DTA), it said. All operational activities ordinarily incident to such oil supply transactions can be completed, we believe, in a compliant way. Reliance, which has signed a 25-year deal to buy up to 5,00,000 barrels of crude oil per day (25 million tonnes in a year) with Rosneft, has been cutting Russian imports since the US sanctions. The company has huge business interests in the US and cannot risk attracting scrutiny. Reliance, which bought an estimated USD 35 billion worth of Russian oil since the start of the Ukraine war in February 2022, started ecalibration of its imports soon after the European Union adopted its 18th package of sanctions against Moscow in late July this year. Recalibration is nothing but moving the import requirement to a different region. And this may get expedited now, industry sources said. Transactions involving the two sanctioned Russian firms need to be wound down by November 21. Russia currently supplies nearly a third of India's crude imports, averaging around 1.7 million barrels per day (mbd) in 2025, of which approximately 1.2 mbd came directly from Rosneft and Lukoil. Most of these volumes were bought by private refiners, Reliance Industries Ltd and Nayara Energy, with smaller allocations to state-owned refiners.

US President's son Donald Trump Jr visits Vantara

JAMNAGAR: Donald Trump Jr, son of US President Donald Trump, visited Vantara, a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre at Jamnagar in Gujarat, on Thursday. According to sources, Donald Trump Jr visited Vantara, the brainchild of Reliance Industries director Anant Ambani, on the invitation of the Ambani family. He took a round of the sprawling wildlife facility with Anant Ambani and also visited a few temples in the area, sources added. Earlier during the day, Donald Trump Jr visited the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Donald Trump Jr visits Anant Ambani's Vantara wildlife centre in Gujarat - India Today

Donald Trump Jr visits Anant Ambani's Vantara wildlife centre in Gujarat India Today

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Women's Cricket Will Rise To Next Level After ODI World Cup Win, Says Tanuja Kanwer

ODI World Cup: Indias left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Tanuja Kanwer said the 2025 ICC Womens ODI World Cup win, coming after the U19 Womens T20 World Cup was retained, would elevate womens cricket to the next level in the country. I think this has been a very good year for India. We won the U-19 World Cup for the first time. We also won the India A series in Australia, and then they also won a bilateral game here against them after 25 (18 years, in New Chandigarh in September). We got a lot of motivation from there. After that, winning the World Cup is a big thing for women's cricket. I think women's cricket will go to the next level from here. It was very important to win the World Cup, said Tanuja in an exclusive conversation with IANS, on the sidelines of an event by OneDice on Thursday. Tanuja has managed to play two ODIs and four T20Is for India after putting in impactful and economical performances for the Gujarat Giants (GG) in the Womens Premier League (WPL). I think WPL has been very good for domestic girls. Before that, we used to get to play for India directly after domestic cricket. So, we couldn't match that level after suddenly going in there. But since WPL came, we started playing with overseas players and are able to match that level in WPL. That's why players don't get nervous when playing for India. They can play comfortably, and I think WPL has played a big role here, she said. In Brisbane this year, striking a composed halfcentury off 57 balls to guide India A to a series win in the 50-over series over Australia A. Walking in with the side in trouble at 157/6 after Minnu Manis dismissal, Tanuja steadied the innings with a knock that included three boundaries. She stitched a vital 62run eighthwicket stand with Prema Rawat, who hit an enterprising 32 not out and ensured India A crossed the line to seal the series. We were discussing at that time how deep we can take the game. We were discussing whether 5 runs are enough for now in an over. We didn't take much risk at that time. We made 5-6 runs in every over in the 6-7 overs phase. But after that, when Prema and I decided to accelerate, it wasn't just me who accelerated. We were playing from both sides in the same way, and I think that was the biggest thing, said Tanuja. Asked about her bowling mantra, Tanuja said, I try to bowl wicket-to-wicket as much as I can because if you bowl wicket-to-wicket, the chances of scoring a run for the batter are very low and the likelihood of picking a wicket are very high. So I try to bowl wicket-to-wicket as much as I can. If one doesn't get a run from my side, the batter is under pressure. If I don't get a run or a wicket from my side, I think a wicket will come from the other side. It creates pressure on the batter, and I then think anyone, including me, could get a wicket from the other side. Asked about her bowling mantra, Tanuja said, I try to bowl wicket-to-wicket as much as I can because if you bowl wicket-to-wicket, the chances of scoring a run for the batter are very low and the likelihood of picking a wicket are very high. So I try to bowl wicket-to-wicket as much as I can. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Tanuja signed off by crediting support from her father to play cricket professionally. I think the support of the family is the most important. My father loved cricket since childhood. He used to play cricket with us. We used to play together in school or with my siblings at home. One day, he saw my huge interest in cricket and then got to know about the HPCA cricket academy in Dharamshala, and he put me in it. Article Source: IANS

Kangana Ranauts Somnath Temple look is so refreshing

Kangana Ranaut showcased her grounded elegance during a Somnath Temple visit, opting for a simple teal blue salwar suit. Her choice highlighted Indian textiles and cultural respect, mirroring her off-duty style. Beyond devotion, her Gujarat trip included a Gir safari and family time, revealing a relatable star who finds joy in simplicity, proving true elegance needs no extravagance.

Five held after Gujarat Forest Department seize leopard skin in Valsad

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Gujarat farmer dies by suicide after digital arrest scam by fake ATS officer

AHMEADABAD: A 65-year-old farmer from Gujarats Vadodara district died by suicide after being trapped in a terrifying digital arrest scam by cyber fraudsters posing as Delhi Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) officers. The scammers subjected him to a day-long barrage of threats over a fabricated Rs 40-crore fraud case, leaving his family shattered and demanding strict police action as Dabhoi police launch a full investigation. A chilling and possibly first-of-its-kind case of a farmer driven to suicide after being trapped in a digital arrest scam has jolted the Kayavarohan area of Vadodara district. The victim, 65-year-old Atulbhai Hirabhai Patel, a resident of Kaka Ramna Phalia, was allegedly hunted, harassed and psychologically crushed by fraudsters who posed as Delhi ATS officers and claimed he was embroiled in a 40-crore bank fraud investigation. The nightmare began when cyber criminals allegedly called Atulbhai repeatedly, warning him that the Anti-Terrorist Squad was watching him and probing his alleged involvement in a massive financial crime. The callers, switching between WhatsApp voice and video calls every few minutes, allegedly declared him digitally arrested, instructing him not to leave the house and to remain constantly available. Fear reportedly consumed him. Pressure mounted. Silence tightened. And by Monday at 5 am, the farmer swallowed poison. The family, who sensed something was wrong but could not persuade him to speak, said the threats had completely shattered him. Our uncle is no longer with us today he was restless for three days, said his nephew Ansh Patel, holding back emotion as he recounted the final hours. We kept asking him what happened; friends asked too but he told no one anything. He was terrified. At 5 am he consumed the poison. We rushed him to the hospital. He died the next morning. Linking their suspicion with the evidence on his phone, relatives dialled the number that had allegedly been tormenting Atulbhai. Shockingly, the man on the other end allegedly sent an ID card claiming he was Inspector Gaurav Grover of ATS Delhi, further confirming the scale of the scam. The WhatsApp profile, the family says, displayed two flags and a symbol with 3C in the middle, adding to the suspicion of a large, organised cyber-crime network. Ansh, who also received threatening calls from the same fraudsters, said the intimidation was relentless. These cyber crooks were calling every five minutes threatening not to leave the house. My uncle told me alone, Delhi Police are calling me. He was so scared he was under digital arrest for a whole day. With the village plunged into mourning and the incident sending shockwaves across the region, the family has vowed to pursue justice. We will file an FIR. We want the strictest action. Cybercrime is increasing I appeal to people, dont lose your life the way my uncle did, Ansh said. Dabhoi police have begun an investigation, examining the digital trail, phone data and WhatsApp identifiers tied to the suspected cyber-fraud network. Officers say preliminary evidence suggests a highly coordinated scam allegedly designed to mentally imprison victims through fear of law enforcement. As Kayavarohan mourns its elderly farmer, the case stands as a grim reminder of how digital extortion can push even the most grounded individuals into fatal despair, exposing the urgent need for cyber-crime awareness and swift police action.

'Laalo': Highest-grossing Gujarati movie arriving in Hindi

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Planting Stories, Growing Futures: US-Based Gujarati Theatre Visionary Prafulkumar Panchal Wins Prestigious Award

Theatre pioneer who is known world over in terms of grassroots storytelling and preservation of culture.

Supreme Court directs Centre to prepare sustainable mining plan for Aravalli Range

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Central government to prepare a comprehensive Management Plan for Sustainable Mining (MPSM) applicable across the Aravalli hill system, which spanned across the States of Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat, along with the national capital. The Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice [] The post Supreme Court directs Centre to prepare sustainable mining plan for Aravalli Range appeared first on India Legal .

Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate crosses Rs 60 crore mark

A Gujarati film, 'Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate,' has achieved unprecedented success, becoming the highest-grossing film in the industry's history. Initially released with little fanfare, its emotional and devotional themes resonated deeply, leading to a word-of-mouth explosion. The movie shattered expectations, crossing the Rs 60 crore mark in just 41 days, a remarkable turnaround from its modest opening.

ACME Solar Holdings commissions additional 16MW of Gujarat wind power project

ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned an additional 16 MW of its wind power project in Surendaranagar, Gujarat. This brings the project's operational capacity to 44 MW. The company's total operational capacity now stands at 2,934 MW. The project, financed by PFC, will sell power under a 25-year PPA. Officials confirmed the commissioning.

Kolkata woman duped of Rs 78 lakh in phone call fraud, 3 Gujarat men arrested

KOLKATA, Nov 19: Three persons were arrested from Gujarat for allegedly defrauding an elderly woman of Kolkata of over Rs 78 lakh after convincing her that a parcel in her name contained illegal drugs, police said on Wednesday. The suspects were nabbed from different parts of Gujarat by the Cyber Crime Wing of the Kolkata Police, they said. Deepanwita Dhar, a resident of Kolkatas Maniktala, received an automated call on March 9, 2024, informing her that a parcel in her [] The post Kolkata woman duped of Rs 78 lakh in phone call fraud, 3 Gujarat men arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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Ranji Trophy: Gujarat And Saurashtra Emerge Victorious, Rinku And Dhull Hit Centuries In Draws

Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: Gujarat and Saurashtra registered outright wins on the last day of 2025/26 Ranji Trophy round five, while India left-handed batter Rinku Singh and Yash Dhull struck big centuries in drawn encounters for Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, respectively. At Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun, Gujarat defeated Uttarakhand by 146 runs, with Vishal Jayswal claiming four wickets and Siddharth Desai picking three scalps. Aarav Mahajan top-scored for Uttarakhand in the second innings with 60, but despite a promising start, the middle order faltered and crashed to a loss. Saurashtra defeated Goa by an innings and 47 runs in their Ranji Trophy fixture at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C in Rajkot. Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut was named Player of the Match for finishing with a match haul of nine wickets two scalps in the first innings and seven wickets in the second innings to dismiss Goa for 180 after enforcing the follow-on. At Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore, Rinku hit a commanding 176 to steer Uttar Pradesh to getting three points via a crucial first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu in their Elite Group A clash. Resuming from his overnight score of 98, Rinku got his ninth first-class century in the morning session before converting it into a 247-ball effort laced with 17 fours and six sixes. He also stitched vital partnerships with Shivam Sharma (53) and Kartik Yadav (59) to keep UP in contention for taking the lead. Though he eventually fell to P Vidyuth in the 143rd over, Aaqib Khan and Kunal Tyagi held their nerve to secure a slender but valuable five-run lead that gave them three points. After UP were bowled out for 460, TN made 103/2, but got only one point. While B. Sachin was out after reaching his fifty, N. Jagadeesan was dismissed for 44. Their dismissals made the way for both teams to shake hands and settle for a draw. With the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy coming up, TN will now have M. Venkataramana taking over as head coach from M. Senthilnathan. At Madan Paliwal Miraj Sports Centre in Rajsamand, skipper Dhull stood tall for Delhi after being made to follow on by Rajasthan. Dhull hit a majestic 189 off 242 balls, laced with 27 fours and two sixes, as he helped Delhi to stave off an innings defeat and escape with one point. At Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani, Assam produced a gritty rearguard effort to deny Bengal six points in their Group C clash by batting out 120.4 overs to secure a draw. Despite making 200 in the first innings, Assam showed remarkable resistance, with Denish Das (73), Sumit Ghadigaonkar (48), and Sibsankar Roy (52) hitting crucial knocks while Abdul Kuraishi remained unbeaten on 23 off 68 deliveries in the final session, as Assams last batting pair survived 44 balls. At Madan Paliwal Miraj Sports Centre in Rajsamand, skipper Dhull stood tall for Delhi after being made to follow on by Rajasthan. Dhull hit a majestic 189 off 242 balls, laced with 27 fours and two sixes, as he helped Delhi to stave off an innings defeat and escape with one point. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The resistance denied Kerala their first win of the season, with last years runners-up collecting three points from the drawn encounter. Sachin Baby and B. Aparajith struck centuries in a 176-run partnership that led to Kerala declaring at 314/5. Kerala looked on course for a win, but Pandey and Kartikeya ensured MP survived being bowled out by reaching 167/8 in 69 overs. Article Source: IANS

In 11 days, Gujarat purchases 1,177 cr groundnut crop on MSP

With over 9.31 lakh farmers registered, this effort is part of a bigger plan to invest Rs 15,000 crore in various Kharif crops this season

29,000 'Aspirational Toilets' to be built across States under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0

NEW DELHI: Under its flagship Swachh Bharat MissionUrban (SBM-U) 2.0, the Centre is encouraging all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to expand public toilet (PT) infrastructure at tourist destinations, high-footfall areas, and religious sites to meet growing sanitation needs. It has also been recommended that these facilities be classified as Aspirational Toilets. So far, 29,000 Aspirational Toilet seats have been approved under SBM-U 2.0. The mission aims to significantly enhance the user experience of public toilet services, supported by innovative models and solutions designed to ensure their long-term sustainability, said officials of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The aspirational toilets include smart features, user-friendly designs, accessible-inclusive infrastructure,gender-neutral, child-friendly facilities and environmentally sustainable technologies. Across the nation, aspirational toilets were inaugurated on Wednesday on the occasion of World Toilet Day. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh (5,131), Maharashtra (4,385) and Tamil Nadu (3,562) have the maximum number of Aspirational toilets. On the occasion, Sulabh International and World Toilet Organisation kick-started the three-day World Toilet summit with global stakeholders to accelerate sustainable sanitation, in which Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal and Union Minister for Jal Shakti CR Patil were present. Speaking on the occasion, Manohar Lal called for global cooperation on swachhata and sustainability. Across India and around the world, better and cleaner toilet systems are being put in place. In our country too, mindsets are changing and must change. After all, cleanliness is not judged by a tidy home or bedroom, but by the condition of ones toilet, he said. He also stressed the need for wastewater treatment, reuse, cleaner toilets, and faster behavioural change. He further underscored early sanitation habits in children and the importance of waste-to-wealth and circularity under SBM-U. Marking World Toilet Day, the ministry also launched Toilet Paas Hai & Main Saaf Hi Achha Hoon - a year-long advocacy drive to champion responsible toilet use. It is aimed at promoting responsible toilet use and hygiene habits across communities. A range of advisories and training resources has also been released to strengthen urban sanitation efforts, including specialised training modules.

Western India heritage to take centre stage at Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav in Hyderabad

The nine-day festival will showcase traditions from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Gujarat State Forest and Environment Minister hails return of long-extinct tiger to forest

The settling of the tiger has prompted State Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia to announce that Gujarat has become the abode of three big cats- the lion, leopard, and tiger

Surat cyber cell busts CFOs Rs 9 crore job scam hidden behind corporate facade

AHMEDABAD: Surat Cyber Cell has uncovered one of Gujarats most meticulously engineered cyber-fraud operations, masterminded by a highly educated, white-collar criminal. The accused, Nitesh Govani, a B.Sc. Mathematics graduate and Chief Finance Officer at a reputed Pune-based firm, created a corporate maze so convincing that more than 1,200 people were duped and Rs 9 crore siphoned off. A respectable profile masking a criminal mind On paper, Govani appeared to be the model urban professional: a strong academic background, excellent command over statistics, a Rs 65,000 monthly salary, and a 20% stake in his company. Yet behind this faade, he was driven by greed and an ambition for crores, not a modest monthly income. His criminal behaviour was not new. In 2021, he had been arrested in Ahmedabad for a similar data-entry scam, extorting victims by accusing them of violating digital contracts. A six-month stint in Sabarmati Jail became, according to investigators, a crime research lab in his head rather than a place of reform. A fraud blueprint conceived behind bars Upon release, Govani resolved not to abandon fraud but to refine it. His plan: build a scam that looked entirely legal from the outside. While continuing his job in Pune, he envisioned a more professional and layered scheme, one far harder to detect. Buying a loss-making company to appear legitimate Bank regulations required a company to be at least a year old for subscription-based deductions. To bypass this, Govani purchased a struggling Surat-based firm, Global Index, from its original owner, Sanket Mangrola. This shell company became the anchor of his deception. In 2024, he created a paper-only Dubai entity named Connecting All India, and launched another firm, White Solver, to lure jobseekers with data-entry roles offering Rs 20 per app download. The perfect trap: digital contracts + legal threats The fraud worked by interlinking three companies: White Solver offered the jobs. Global Index acted as an HR consultancy issuing contracts. Connecting All India was presented as the platform provider. Victims were persuaded to e-sign digital contracts, which Govani later weaponised to accuse them of breaches, threatening legal action to extort money. He kept the entire structure clean on paper, filing GST, paying taxes, and keeping documents immaculate. In a calculated move, he even sold Global Index on paper to an individual named Satyendra Pal, ensuring that if investigators traced the company, it would not lead back to him. Yet he continued to operate all login IDs, passwords, and financial mechanisms secretly. Police crack the code The elaborate faade collapsed when the Surat Cyber Cell began probing suspicious call-centre operations. As digital trails converged, the same name, Nitesh Govani, surfaced repeatedly behind multiple companies, transactions, and locations. DCP Bishakha Jain, who led the investigation, stated: He created a network of multiple companies only to make his fraud appear legal. White Solver offered jobs, Global Index managed HR contracts, and Connecting All India was shown as the app company. On paper he had sold Global Index, but we found that Nitesh himself operated all login IDs, passwords, and financial controls. Every document looked lawful, making this one of the most sophisticated cyber-fraud structures we have seen. She added: He exploited peoples desperation for work and loans, trapped them through digital signatures, and extorted money by instilling legal fear. Altogether, he cheated more than 1,200 citizens and siphoned over Rs 9 crore. The end of the mathematical fraud Govani sought not only to extort money but also to inflate the valuation of his bogus Dubai company by amassing vast amounts of user data. However, his mathematical precision and corporate camouflage ultimately collapsed under the weight of forensic cyber investigation. With his arrest, Surat Cyber Cell has exposed how an educated CFO turned his degree, his job title, and corporate sophistication into tools to exploit thousands of innocent people, until the carefully crafted illusion finally crumbled.

Gujarats vanishing temple: The Lord Shiva temple that sinks and rises twice a day

A unique temple in Gujarat's Kavi Kambo village submerges twice daily. Known as the Gayab Mandir, it reappears as tides recede. Legend says Lord Shiva's son Kartikeya established a Shivling here after defeating a demon. Visitors flock to witness this natural phenomenon. The best time to visit is during Shravan month or Maha Shivratri.

Tiger returns to Gujarat after decades, marks historic nine-month stay in Ratanmahal sanctuary

AHMEDABAD: A wild tiger has made a return to Gujarat after several decades, establishing a permanent presence in Dahods Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary for nine consecutive months, the longest tiger stay recorded in the states modern history. The Forest Department has called the development a breakthrough for Gujarats ecosystem, while Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia hailed it as a historic moment that places Gujarat among the rare Indian states hosting lions, leopards and tigers together. The four-year-old male tiger, first sighted in February 2025, has been captured repeatedly on camera traps, each instance confirming what was once unthinkable: the apex predator has claimed a home in Gujarats rugged border landscape. Ratanmahal, which straddles the GujaratMadhya Pradesh boundary with nearly 70% lying within Gujarat, has now become the centre of one of Indias most significant wildlife developments in recent years. Officials clarified that the tiger was not brought under any translocation programme; instead, it wandered naturally from Madhya Pradesh, driven by the expanding tiger population there and attracted by suitable habitat across the border. The landscape linkage proved vital. Unlike the tiger that reached Mahisagar district in 2019 only to die within 20 days due to inadequate prey availability, this big cat has found sufficient food, water and habitat conditions to survive, and settle. Forest officers say the tigers stability indicates a deeper ecological transformation. Ratanmahals prey base, water sources and vegetation have improved to the extent that a tiger, the ultimate indicator of a healthy forest, now considers it viable long-term territory. Continuous monitoring teams are tracking its movement, prey interactions and territorial behaviour using advanced surveillance tools. Environment and Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia, celebrating the development as a landmark in Gujarats conservation journey, offered a detailed assessment. The tiger has now made Gujarat, the land of the Asiatic lion, its home, he said. For nine months it has lived in the Ratanmahal Sanctuary of Dahod, and this is a proud moment for the state. Gujarat has now become the only place in India where all three big cats, the Asiatic lion, the Indian leopard and now the tiger, live together in the same natural landscape, he added. Explaining the behaviour and ecology of the newcomer, Modhwadia said, A tiger usually travels alone, while the lion moves in families. Earlier, such tigers would come and go, but this one seems to have settled. We have made arrangements for food and water. It is under continuous surveillance, and we are working on the technical aspects required for its long-term conservation. His comments reflected both triumph and caution, triumph because Gujarat has regained a species once thought lost, and caution because managing lions, leopards and tigers within overlapping corridors poses unprecedented challenges. With a recent video of the tiger going viral on social media, the Forest Department now faces the delicate task of protecting an apex predator while ensuring safety and balance around human settlements near the sanctuary. But one message is unmistakable: the tiger has returned to Gujarat, and this time, it seems determined to stay.

Demonetisation-Like Long Queues Seen Outside Bank In Gujarat's Mehsana, Here's Why

Mehsana saw huge queues at Urban Cooperative Bank as residents rushed for new Rs 10 notes and coins, following RBI's directive to ease shortage of small-denomination currency

How Ten Days Of Hard Grind In Mumbai Helped Simon Harmer To Bamboozle India At Eden Gardens

Cricket South Africa: Nearly a decade after his Test career suffered a setback on Indian soil, Simon Harmer returned to pick 8-51 - the best figures by a South African spinner in India, and play a key role in the side's famous 30-run win inside three days at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While picking four-fers in both innings, Harmer captivated all with his control and varying speeds to bamboozle the Indian batters. When Harmer mentioned that Mumbai-based coach Umesh Patwal was behind his turnaround in Tests in the press conference after picking the first of his two four-wicket hauls in Kolkata, the latters phone started ringing immediately. I never doubted this. I knew from the time he played Tests against Pakistan, he was going to be amazing. Once I heard the news (of his four-for in the first innings), I would normally go and watch it at night. But that day I started getting calls after he mentioned me in the press conference. So I had to go and see him bowl via streaming. He's amazing and has great control. What we had spoken about a few years back, he's almost there now, Patwal said in a free-wheeling chat with IANS. The seeds of Harmer having an outing to remember in Kolkata were sowed nine years ago in India, through an intense 10-day workshop in Mumbai where he unlearnt all things spin bowling and rebuilt his game from scratch under Patwals guidance. Harmer had first met Patwal in May 2015 during a Cricket South Africa (CSA) spin camp in India, where the latter was Director of Cricket at Global Cricket School. But after picking only five wickets in two Tests in India, Harmer was overlooked for series against England and New Zealand, leaving his international career at a crossroads. In September 2016, Harmer flew to Mumbai for a 10-day intensive spin bowling training at Patwal's iThinkSportz Academy. Patwal, who worked as Afghanistan's batting coach and also coached Nepal, recalled that Harmer's frustration for the first two days stemmed not from learning new techniques, but from the need to discard long-held beliefs. The first two days were more difficult for him because he had to unlearn whatever he had done while playing Tests, because the theory and the concept which I bring is not very conventional and orthodox. For him to accept that took two days, which were very frustrating and was reduced to tears. Frustration starts when you know that you are good at something and you can do it. His frustration was knowing that this is something which can take me to the next level. So why is it taking time for me to accept that? he said. Patwal's coaching philosophy challenges traditional spin bowling techniques at every turn. The first lesson was about grip - Patwal realized Harmer was using his palm too much and gripping the ball too hard. He made him use the thumb more instead. The theory was simple - using much of your thumb on the ball is helpful as more surface area on the ball equals more revolutions. Another lesson Harmer learnt from Patwal was that gripping the ball too tightly often reduces an off-spinners control and effectiveness. Instead, a relaxed hand and lighter grip allows bowlers to generate more revolutions, similar to how a batter needs loose arms to swing freely. It's like while driving the car, people are told not to hold the steering of the car tightly, as it affects one's manoeuvrability. It's a cycle - one, two, three, and four. Usually, it is not pivoting, not going on the toe as often and like finish is not the most important part and not to use the thumb. Everything was opposite - so you have to use the thumb. You have to be on your whole feet when you are delivering the ball. You need to go more forward than pivoting or twisting and more about being relaxed than actually worrying about the finish. So if you look at all the sentences which I have used, nothing is in the traditional coaching style, he said. Apart from their sessions happening from 7am to 7pm for ten days without a break, Patwal ensured chats with Harmer had leadership development and perspectives on life. We would start from morning have breakfast together and discuss what are the things that took him so much time to understand. Then we went into the session for 3-4 hours and after that, sit down for lunch again. We would talk about not just bowling discussion on personal life characteristics also happened. It was about what leaders and best cricketers do, who are the topmost performers and why they are match winners. All these things matter more - then you come back and do the skill work again because at this age, you don't teach them. Instead, you make them understand why that skill is so important for him to understand what is bowling - the spin, turn, bounce and pace. We would have dinner together and then we would go back to our respective places. That's how we had those long days - not just cricket, but talking about lifes perspectives too, he explained. Harmer also explored Mahavir Nagar, where he would indulge in eating vada pav, chicken tikka masala and Gujarati cuisine. He also visited two local schools and interacted with players and children there. Central to Patwal's coaching was also instilling leadership qualities and seeing Harmers mindset shift from personal statistics to match-winning contributions. It's not about just developing a bowler. I think it's more about leadership qualities and he does have a lot of that. It really helped him because if you say that you want to be the best without being a leader, you cannot be the best. So we needed to explore that part. We spoke about how he can be the best bowler without not being a leader. For us, a leader means you don't have to lead the team - you have to lead yourself first and that's the best thing about him. He actually has that leadership quality and when he walked up to Bavuma and said that I still want to play for South Africa, it shows that he is someone who can break all the boundaries. So that personality of his is amazing - he's a person who just respects everyone around him as well, he said. That philosophy has stayed with Harmer throughout his resurgence in Tests. His words from Kolkata after getting Player of the Match award - I am not a statsman, I am a win-man, left Patwal delighted. I got a message from him for his man of the match award. He puts me as Umesh bhai and his message was, 'Umesh bhai, thank you'. I mean, it's just amazing. I remember that's what we spoke in those 10 days in Mumbai. When you are bowling, it's not about you taking wickets - it's about winning matches and that's been his biggest asset. It makes me really happy that we have stuck to the same thing done from those 10 days. The relationship between Patwal and Harmer extended beyond those initial 10 days. They had follow-up sessions in Abu Dhabi, where Essex had a pre-season camp, and Chelmsford, England. He called me to Abu Dhabi and put me in a seven-star hotel, so that shows the big heart he has. While the Essex team were training in a couple of nets, me and him were training individually, and we had a couple of sessions till Covid-19 arrived. Then I was in England for one couple of days. So he called me to Chelmsford where we did one session with white ball as well. Currently serving as head coach of the Assam U23 men's team in Vadodara, Patwal won't be able to meet Harmer in Guwahati, the venue for the second Test starting on Saturday, due to his current and few more commitments. But he signed off by explaining what young cricketers can learn from Harmer's journey of rebuilding his game to thriving due to the lessons learnt from those ten days in Mumbai. It's about trusting your belief. There is no such thing like you have to bowl the same way. If Simon Harmer is bowling one way, it's not that you have to bowl like him. You need to understand what's his strength and that belief is something which you can take from Simon Harmer. Just as a bowler you can take anything from him. Currently serving as head coach of the Assam U23 men's team in Vadodara, Patwal won't be able to meet Harmer in Guwahati, the venue for the second Test starting on Saturday, due to his current and few more commitments. But he signed off by explaining what young cricketers can learn from Harmer's journey of rebuilding his game to thriving due to the lessons learnt from those ten days in Mumbai. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score They should think about trying to win matches for their state or country and not just think about playing games. That's the biggest thing one can take from Simon Harmer, as a player, and a person for all the youngsters - not just go to play for themselves, but win games. Article Source: IANS

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Indias first bullet train inaugural run in 2027 to cover 100 km between Surat and Vapi, says Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI: India is set to witness the inaugural run of its first bullet train in August 2027, operating between Surat and Vapi in Gujarat. The initial stretch will cover 100 km and will gradually be expanded to the full 508 km route once the high-speed rail corridor between Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) and Mumbai is completed by 2029, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. Speaking to the media after launching the rationalisation of bulk cement rates and the policy for bulk cement terminals at Rail Bhawan, Vaishnaw said, A significant milestone is that the bullet train will cover the distance between Ahmedabad and Mumbai in just 1 hour 58 minutes upon the completion of the high-speed rail corridor. The inaugural run in August 2027 will cover 100 km between Surat and Vapi. On the 508 km corridor, trains will run at speeds of up to 320 kmph, completing the full route in 1 hour 58 minutes with four stops. The bullet train will cover the distance between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in 1 hour 58 minutes with four stops. However, if it halts at all 12 stations, the total journey time will be 2 hours 17 minutes, Vaishnaw said, adding that the entire network will be ready by December 2029. Asked whether the inaugural run would feature a Japanese-built or an indigenous train, the minister did not specify but reiterated the deadline: We will cover the first 100 km in August 2027. He noted that PM Narendra Modi, during a recent review in Surat, was satisfied with the pace of work. PM Modi said that whatever innovations we have made in this project should be applied elsewherenot only in railways and other high-speed projects but in various sectors, he added. Vaishnaw said the bullet train project has been complex, with several design challenges, but Indian Railways has addressed them through multiple innovations. The Shinkansen model, known for reliability and suitability for Indian conditions, is likely to be used. The minister also announced the introduction of specialised containers for transporting bulk cement to prevent dust pollution.

Ricin Terror Plot Accused Ahmed Saiyed Injured In Scuffle At Gujarat's Sabarmati Central Jail

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Doctor Arrested For Ricin Terror Plot Injured After Fight In Gujarat Jail

Ricin terror plot suspect Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed, arrested recently by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), was injured in a fight with three undertrial inmates inside the high-security Sabarmati Central Prison in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

ISIS Suspect Ahmed Attacked By Jail Inmates in Gujarat

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Gujarat cops arrest 'the ghost', key accused behind trafficking over 500 victims to Myanmar, Cambodia - Deccan Herald

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Terror case accused assaulted by fellow inmates inside Sabarmati Central Jail

AHMEDABAD: Dr Ahmed Mohyuddin Syed, accused in a terror case, was brutally assaulted inside Sabarmati Central Jail after an early-morning confrontation with three undertrial inmates. The clash left him with severe eye and facial injuries, triggering a formal FIR and a high-level internal probe. The incident has brought the jail under fresh scrutiny over the security of high-risk prisoners. The incident unfolded around 7 am, when a confrontation between Dr Ahmed Mohyuddin Syed and three inmates suddenly spiraled into a full-blown assault. Syed collapsed with injuries to his eye, face, and multiple body parts. Prison staff rushed him to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for urgent treatment. The accused, identified as three undertrials lodged in the same barrack, allegedly attacked Syed using a belt or strap. Speaking in sharp detail to TNIE , Gaurav Agrawal, SP of Sabarmati Central Jail, said: We have registered an FIR following the assault on Dr. Ahmed inside the jail ... The reason behind the confrontation is still unclear. Our team is questioning inmates, and further investigation against the three named individuals is underway. On November 9, Gujarat ATS had captured three persons from Gandhinagar and Banaskantha, uncovering a terrifying trail of radicalisation and preparations for a major terror strike. Dr. Ahmed Mohyuddin, a medical graduate from China, had alleged links with Pakistan-based handlers and was reportedly experimenting with cyanide to create lethal poison. Investigators claimed that he aimed to raise funds to launch a large-scale terror attack in Gujarat or elsewhere in India, all under the ideological influence of ISKP (Islamic StateKhorasan Province). Two other accused Azad Suleman Sheikh and Mohammad Suhail from Uttar Pradesh had earlier sourced arms from Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, and hidden them in a graveyard near Kalol, Gandhinagar. The ATS recovered three foreign-made pistols, 30 live cartridges, and 4 liters of castor oil, believed to be part of early-stage poison manufacturing.

Nuvoco Vistas to buy Vadraj Energy for Rs 200 crore to secure captive power

Nuvoco Vistas Corp is acquiring Vadraj Energy (Gujarat) for Rs 200 crore from JSW Cement and Alpha Alternatives Holdings to secure captive power for its cement operations. The deal, expected to close in 10 days, involves Nuvoco purchasing a 100% stake in Vadraj's holding company.

Hyderabad doctor arrested by Gujarat ATS beaten up in Sabarmati jail

Ahmedabad: Ricin terror plot suspect Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed, arrested recently by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), was injured in a scuffle with three undertrial inmates inside the high-security Sabarmati Central Prison in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, said an official. Following the scuffle, the prison administration has asked the local police to register an FIR in connection 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 .

JeM planning Delhi-like blast in J&K: Intelligence sources

NEW DELHI: Latest intelligence inputs have suggested that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is planning a recent Delhi and 2019-Pulwama-like high-intensity Vehicle-Bound IED (VB-IED) blast in Kashmir Valley, sources said on Tuesday. In the view of the alert, an advisory has been sent to the J&K police and the civil administration to keep high vigil across the Union Territory, as JeM operatives, who have acquired the skill of exploding bombs in a moving car, which they used in the recent Delhis Red Fort blast and also during Pulwama terror attack against a CFPF convoy in 2019. Sharing details of a highly classified intelligence input, which has been sent to all the security formations in Jammu & Kashmir, sources said that the JeM is suspected of planning another VB-IED blast in the UT, particularly in South Kashmir. They said that the latest input is in continuity with earlier alerts, which had suggested that elements from across the western borders with active support from Pakistans ISI have been preparing coordinated attacks in Delhi, Jammu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradeshs Ayodhya, and Gujarat. Security apparatus are of the view that the prevailing situation demanded immediate and intense vigilance, particularly with respect to abandoned or unfamiliar vehicles, which have been repeatedly linked to the attack methodology witnessed in the recent blast. Personnel deployed at Nakas (checkpoints) and Road Opening Parties (ROPs) have been instructed to treat such vehicles with maximum suspicion, the sources said, adding that instructions have been passed on to seniors to brief their personnel to keep maximum vigil, particularly with regard to abandoned items or suspicious vehicles in their respective jurisdictions. They said that the leadership in the J&K security architecture has also been asked to ensure increased vigil during the movement of forces in the UT to avoid any Pulwama-like incident. A VB-IED-type blast is basically executed using a moving vehicle, and Kashmir had seen such an incident in the past, when in 2019 terrorists hit an explosive-laden Maruti EECO car into a bus carrying CRPF personnel in a convoy in Pulwama, killing 40 jawans. In Delhi too, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is investigating the Red Fort Blast case, has termed it a VB-IED attack. Notably, the heightened alert follows a major breakthrough by the NIA in its probe into the Delhi blast, which killed 13 people and injured several. In a detailed press release issued on November 16, the NIA confirmed that the explosion was triggered using a vehicle-bound IED and announced the arrest of Amir Rashid Ali, a resident of Samboora, Pampore (J&K), who allegedly conspired with the suicide bomber, Umar Un Nabi. Senior security officials confirmed that the NIAs revelation that the Red Fort blast was a VB-IED-type attack has further reinforced our ongoing threat profile, especially the intelligence pointing to JeMs plans for a similar strike in in Kashmir and other parts of the country.

India launches updated action plan to combat rising antimicrobial resistance

NEW DELHI: Marking the start of the WHOs World AMR Awareness Week (1824 November), India has launched an updated National Action Plan to address the countrys rapidly growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. The Centre emphasised that AMR, which threatens critical medical procedures and long-term treatments, demands urgent and collective action. Union Health Minister JP Nadda, while unveiling the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR 2.0), said AMR poses significant risks, particularly in surgical procedures, cancer treatment and other essential healthcare interventions. He added that the overuse and misuse of antibiotics has unfortunately become common practice, underscoring the urgency for corrective measures. The NAP-AMR 2.0 is a significant step in tackling AMR through a One Health approach. With participation from over 20 ministries and clear timelines and budgets, stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to protecting public health, the ministry said in a statement. The second version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (202529) addresses gaps identified in the first NAP-AMR and strengthens efforts to create public awareness and private sector participation, among other areas. Nadda noted that Indias AMR journey began in 2010 with initial discussions, followed by the launch of the first NAP-AMR in 2017. Stressing the key strategies to be implemented under NAP-AMR 2.0, he highlighted the importance of increasing awareness, education and training. He said there is a requirement for enhancing laboratory capacity and infection control in healthcare facilities, emphasising the need for regular stakeholder meetings to resolve challenges promptly. At the launch, Dr A.K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, said the updated plan is a timely initiative for generating a more coherent and coordinated response to AMR, noting that it was being released appropriately on the first day of the WHOs AMR awareness campaign. He added that India is one of the pioneers in driving this effort globally and described AMR as like a pandemic affecting many developing countries, particularly in Asia and Africa. He highlighted several steps taken by India to counter AMR. Kerala and Gujarat, he said, are the first states to ban over-the-counter sales of antibiotics. Some antimicrobials and pesticides have also been banned for use in crops. The India AMR Innovation Hub was established involving both national and international stakeholders to build a novel technology platform. It has helped in mobilising resources, bringing out innovation and enhancing collaboration between multiple stakeholders, he added. The development of NAP-AMR 2.0 began in 2022 through a series of stakeholder consultations involving the human health sector, research institutions, professional associations, civil society organisations, and the environment and animal husbandry sectors. This process was followed by high-level meetings at NITI Aayog with representatives from more than 20 ministries and departments. Each stakeholder ministry or department developed its own action plan with defined goals and timelines. The updated NAP-AMR includes specific action plans for each key stakeholder ministry or department, complete with timelines and budgets to allow effective monitoring of progress. It also establishes well-defined mechanisms for coordination and collaboration within and across sectors. Each stakeholder is expected to develop an implementation roadmap ensuring the engagement of the private sector, technical institutions, professional groups, industry, cooperatives, NGOs, international partners and other relevant organisations, the ministry said.

ECI working on 'sinister design' to 'destroy' democracy, Opposition parties through SIR: Congress

The SIR is underway in Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep

EC working on 'sinister design' to 'destroy' democracy, Opposition parties through SIR: Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of working on a sinister design to destroy democracy and opposition parties through the SIR exercise, and vowed to take to the streets by holding a protest rally at Ramleela Maidan here in the first week of December. Upping the ante over its 'vote chori' pitch, the Congress said the poll body's conduct during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has been deeply disappointing as the exercise is aimed at deleting targeted votes and demanded that it must immediately demonstrate that it is not operating under the BJP's shadow. AICC general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal told reporters after the meeting that the Election Commission's motive is to destroy democracy and opposition parties, which has never happened in history. We are going to the streets. During the first week of December, the Congress party is organising a massive rally in Ramleela Maidan with lakhs of people attending it, he told reporters, adding that the Congress will expose the Election Commission by organising the protest event. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who chaired a meeting with key office-bearers from 12 states and Union Territories (UTs) where the SIR is underway, alleged that the BJP is attempting to weaponise the exercise of the electoral rolls process for vote chori. Kharge, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretaries participated in a review meeting with state unit chiefs, Congress Legislature Party leaders and secretaries of 12 states and UTs where the SIR is underway. The states and UTs are Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. Among these, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal will go to the polls in 2026. Phase-II of the SIR exercise began on November 4 with the enumeration stage and will continue till December 4. The Congress party is unequivocally committed to safeguarding the integrity of the electoral rolls, Kharge said on X after he chaired the meeting. We held a comprehensive strategy review with AICC General Secretaries, AICC In-Charges, PCCs, CLPs, and AICC Secretaries from the states/UTs where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is underway. The Congress Party is unequivocally committed to safeguarding the pic.twitter.com/cVcjyaJGEo Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 18, 2025 At a time when public confidence in democratic institutions is already strained, the Election Commission's conduct during the SIR process has been deeply disappointing, he said. It must immediately demonstrate that it is not operating under the BJP's shadow and it remembers its Constitutional oath and allegiance to the people of India, not to any ruling party, Kharge said. We firmly believe that the BJP is attempting to weaponise the SIR process for vote chori. And if the EC chooses to look the other way, that failure is not just administrative - it becomes a complicity of silence, the Congress chief said. Our workers, BLOs, and District/City/Block Presidents will therefore remain relentlessly vigilant. We will expose every attempt, however subtle, to delete genuine voters or insert bogus ones, Kharge said. The Congress will not allow democratic safeguards to be eroded by partisan misuse of institutions, he asserted. Venugopal said while purification of electoral rolls is an undeniably necessary objective, it must be carried out in a bona fide manner. The ECI's conduct thus far has been to further the BJP's 'vote chori' agenda, setting aside its Constitutional obligation of impartiality. We will relentlessly fight against their attempts to manipulate voter rolls through unfair deletions or the insertion of bogus voters to create space for the BJP to carry out its nefarious activities, he said on X. It is our democracy at stake, and we will stand up to every attempt - big or small - that threatens our Constitutional framework, Venugopal asserted. After the meeting, he said that the general feeling of the Pradesh Congress Committees was that the Election Commission was purposefully trying to delete votes of some sections of the society. The design of the SIR itself is to delete targeted votes. This is what we experienced in Bihar also and now they are going to start it in 12 states, he said, adding that they announced on Monday a different 'Special Revision' for Assam. This is a sinister attempt by the Election Commission to destroy democracy in this country. It is completely unethical and completely undemocratic, he alleged. Noting that the revision of the voter list normally takes place during elections for a longer time, but it is now done within one month. Due to this, several suicides by BLOs are taking place because of pressure, he claimed, adding that they are being pressured by EC officials to complete this exercise within one month. In Kerala, he said, the BLOs have been asked to submit the final list of the SIR on December 9, the day the first phase of local body elections will be held. He said even though the Kerala Assembly passed a resolution for postponing the SIR exercise, the state's chief electoral officer asked the EC to defer the exercise, saying this is not the right time to conduct it, and all political parties except the BJP made the same demand, but the EC is not listening. It is very clear that they are working only on behalf of the BJP and (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi. It is quite surprising, he claimed. Congress leader Pawan Khera also said the party's rally at Ramleela Maidan against the SIR exercise will expose the 'mal-intention' and politicisation of the EC. The SIR is to delete names and not add new names of voters, he asserted.

Inland port to be developed at Rajasthan's Jalore

Rajasthan will develop an inland port in Jalore district, directly linking the state to the Arabian Sea via Gujarat's Kandla Port. This Rs 10,000 crore project, supported by the Centre, will utilize a 262-km waterway to boost trade, industrial development, and logistics. The initiative aims to facilitate cargo movement and is expected to create over 50,000 employment opportunities.

ICA recognises ULCCS, a Kerala cooperative society, as global cooperative cultural heritage site

KOCHI: The Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS), Keralas century-old labour cooperative famed for its transformative role in community-led development, has been honoured as a Global Cooperative Cultural Heritage Site by the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA). The announcement, made at the iconic Itamaraty Palace in BrasliaBrazils Ministry of Foreign Affairs, designed by Oscar Niemeyerplaces ULCCS among 31 globally significant sites that capture the spirit and legacy of the cooperative movement. ULCCS shares the distinction with the Dr Verghese Kurien Museum of Amul in Anand, Gujarat, making India one of the few countries with two entries on the inaugural list. These 31 founding sites span 25 countries, including landmarks such as the birthplace of modern cooperation in Rochdale (UK), the Federation of Southern Cooperatives (USA), Moshi Co-operative University (Tanzania), and the ILO Cooperative and Social and Solidarity Economy Unit (Switzerland). Unveiled alongside the announcement was the worlds first Cooperative Cultural Heritage Platform and Global Map, a digital window into how cooperatives have shaped culture, livelihoods, education, and social progress across generations. ULCCS is featured on the platforms dedicated page, introducing global audiences to its unique legacy from rural Malabar. Cooperatives are not only enterprises; they are bearers of culture, history, and identity, said Ariel Guarco, ICA President. With this global map, we celebrate cooperation as humanitys shared heritage, he said in a release. Brazilian cooperative leader Mrcio Lopes de Freitas called the sites living classrooms of solidarity, while NCDC Managing Director Pankaj Bansal highlighted Indias technical partnership in developing the platform. The ceremony in Braslia saw participation from high-level dignitaries, including Ambassador Maria Laura de Rocha and UNESCO representatives. A century of labour-led transformation Founded in 1925, ULCCS has grown into one of the worlds largest and most diversified labour cooperatives, employing over 18,000 people and recording an annual turnover of Rs 2,334 crore. Recognised globally for its ethical labour practices and engineering excellence, the cooperative was ranked the worlds second-largest in the Industry and Utilities category by the World Cooperative Monitor for three consecutive years. From building Keralas major infrastructure to creating the worlds only labour-owned IT park (UL Cyberpark), ULCCS has diversified into technology, education, crafts, agriculture, housing, disaster management, and moresetting a global benchmark for labour-driven development. A growing global movement The ICAs new heritage initiative opens nominations worldwide, guided by a Charter that prioritises authenticity, community participation, sustainability, and cultural significance. Recognised sites will be awarded the ICACCH Label. Looking ahead, the ICA plans to launch the Intangible Cooperative Heritage List in 2026, spotlighting oral traditions, rituals, and practices that embody cooperative culture. With ULCCS now on the global map, Keralas cooperative legacy steps onto the world stagerooted in solidarity, powered by workers, and recognised as a living cultural treasure.g cultural rights and decent work.

Nirma Groups Nuvoco Vistas acquires Gujarat-based Vadraj Energy in Rs 200 crore deal

In a strategic move, Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, the cement division of Nirma Group, has finalized an all-cash acquisition of Vadraj Energy, located in Gujarat, for Rs 200 crore. Nuvoco is eager to incorporate Vadraj's power plants into its operations, a decision that promises to optimize energy usage across its cement facilities.

Gujarat: Newborn, Doctor Among 4 Killed as Ambulance Catches Fire

The blaze erupted in the ambulance on Modasa-Dhansura road when the one-day-old boy, who was sick after birth, was being taken to a private hospital in Ahmedabad

Nuvoco Vistas acquires Vadraj Energy from JSW Cement & Alpha Alternatives

NEW DELHI, Nov 18: Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, the cement business of Nirma Group, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Gujarat-based Vadraj Energy in a Rs 200-crore deal from JSW Cement Ltd and Alpha Alternatives Holdings. It has executed Securities Purchase Agreement for acquisition of 100 per cent of securities of Algebra Endeavour Private Ltd (the holding company of Vadraj Energy (Gujarat), said Nuvoco Vistas, the countrys fifth largest cement market in a regulatory update. Vadraj Energy (Gujarat), a wholly [] The post Nuvoco Vistas acquires Vadraj Energy from JSW Cement & Alpha Alternatives appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Newborn, doctor among 4 killed as ambulance catches fire in Gujarat

In the CCTV footage released by police, the ambulance can be seen slowing down near a petrol pump after the driver realised about fire on its rear side.

Newborn, doctor among four killed as ambulance catches fire in Gujarat

MODASA: A newborn baby, a doctor and two other persons were charred to death when an ambulance they were travelling in caught fire near Modasa town in Gujarat's Arvalli district in the wee hours of Tuesday, police said. The blaze erupted in the ambulance on Modasa-Dhansura road at around 1 am when the one-day-old boy, who was sick after birth, was being taken to a private hospital in Ahmedabad from a Modasa-based hospital for further treatment, police inspector DB Vala said. The child, his father, identified as Jignesh Mochi (38), doctor Shantilal Rentia (30), from Ahmedabad, and nurse Bhuriben Manat (23), a native of Arvalli, were killed, he said. Three others, Mochi's two relatives and the private ambulance driver, suffered burn injuries and were admitted to a nearby hospital, the official said. Jignesh Mochi was a native of neighbouring Mahisagar district and his newborn child was under treatment at a private hospital in Modasa after birth. When he was being taken to another private hospital, the ambulance caught fire on its way due to some unknown reason, Vala said. In the CCTV footage released by police, the ambulance can be seen slowing down near a petrol pump after the driver realised about fire on its rear side. While the driver and two of Mochi's relatives, who were on the front seat, escaped with injuries, the infant, his father, along with the doctor and a nurse, who were on the back side of the vehicle, were charred to death in the blaze, Vala said. Though the local fire brigade rushed to the spot after being alerted, the four victims could not be saved, he said. The injured persons have been identified as driver Ankit Thakor and Jignesh Mochi's relatives - Gaurang Mochi and Gitaben Mochi. District Superintendent of Police Manoharsinh Jadeja said forensic experts have been called in to investigate the incident and find out the causes that led to the tragedy.

Gujarat Forest Officer Kills Wife, 2 Children, Buries Them In Pit Behind Official Residence

Police in Gujarat have arrested forest officer for allegedly murdering his wife and two children and burying their bodies behind his official residence in Bhavnagar.

Gujarat HC rejects bail of cop accused in MICA students death, cost imposed of 5,000 - GujaratSamachar English

Gujarat HC rejects bail of cop accused in MICA students death, cost imposed of 5,000 GujaratSamachar English

Gujarat: Forest officer strangles wife and two children, hides bodies in pit following dispute - Deccan Herald

Gujarat: Forest officer strangles wife and two children, hides bodies in pit following dispute Deccan Herald

39-Year-Old Labourer Beaten To Death By Colleague In Mumbai: Cops

A 39-year-old worker hailing from Gujarat was beaten to death allegedly by his colleague at a private steel company in south Mumbai in the wee hours of Monday, police said.

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Gujarat horror: Man strangles wife for jobless jibe; arrested

A man in Vadodara allegedly strangled his wife late Sunday night. The couple frequently argued about his unemployment. During a heated argument, the wife reportedly taunted him about his joblessness. The man then lost his temper and attacked her. Police have registered a murder complaint and arrested the accused.