Massive fire breaks out at Asian Paints showroom in Godhra, no casualties reported
A massive fire broke out at an Asian Paints showroom in Godhra, Gujarat, leaving the showroom completely gutted. The fire brigade team rushed to the spot and began firefighting operations. However, no casualties reported.
Gujarat Police Cracks Down on Medical Stores for NDPS Violations
Gujarats anti-narcotics task force inspects 213 medical stores, issuing 25 notices for NDPS violations in a week-long operation. Gujarat Police Cracks Down on Medical Stores for NDPS Violations
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GSFC plans Jamnagar acid plant to cut fertiliser input import dependence
In a major move, Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals has announced plans to establish a new plant in Jamnagar dedicated to the production of sulphuric and phosphoric acid. This facility will play a crucial role in ensuring the availability of essential raw materials for phosphate fertilizers, particularly in light of increasing prices driven by geopolitical tensions.
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Gujarat: Greater connectivity to Gir; Keshod Airport upgradation reviewed
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Ongoing upgradation work at the Keshod Airport in Gujarat was reviewed by Samir Kumar Sinha, secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, and Puneet Kansal, chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI), along with a member (planning), AAI, on Wednesday. The review focused on project implementation, adherence to stipulated timelines and quality standards, and effective coordination to ensure the timely completion of works as per schedule, while maintaining the required quality standards, the AAI said. Upgradation of the Keshod Airport is expected to be completed by January 2027, following which Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 aircraft would be able to operate from it. This will be a big boost for tourism. The airport is located barely 40-60 km from the Gir National Park and Sasan Gir, the only natural habitat of the endangered Asiatic lion. It is also close to the Somnath Temple and the Girnar Jain Temples, as well as the Uparkot Fort, Buddhist caves and the historic Adi Kati Vav and Navghan Kuvo stepwells. Spread over an area of 450 acres, Keshod Airport was built by the Nawab of Junagadh, Nawab Mohabat Khan, in the early 1930s for his personal use. It later fell into disuse before being revived in the late 1980s for commercial flights. The last flight from the airport at that stage was in 2000 by Jet Airways. After the launch of the RCS-UDAN scheme, Keshod Airport was listed as an RCS airport, and after several infrastructure upgradation works and with an accorded DGCA license for public use as an aerodrome, it started commercial flights again on April 17, 2022, the AAI said. Now, Alliance Air operates regular flights from the airport. Upgradation of the airport was taken up after the Government of Gujarat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AAI in December 2023, agreeing to provide 205 Acres for its development. The redevelopment is estimated to cost nearly Rs 363 crore and includes the construction of a 6,500 square metre new terminal building, expansion of its existing runway to 2,500 metres x 45 metres, construction of a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, and an apron to handle up to three Airbus A320/Boeing B737 narrow-body aircraft. Runway 05/23 will be strengthened and extended under Phase I. A link taxiway, a 701-metre-long parallel taxi track, an apron, an isolation bay, a perimeter road, and an operational boundary wall will also be constructed as part of Phase I. We expect a high volume of traffic at Keshod after the upgradation is completed and larger aircraft start operating. International tourists will also start using the airport as connectivity goes up to more locations across the country. There are enough facilities all around to handle more tourist volumes, an official said.
Gujarat Giants Full Squad After WPL 2027 Auction
Gujarat Giants have completed their squad for the 2027 Women's Premier League (WPL), signing three players at the auction held in Kochi on Wednesday
Molineux mania! UP Warriorz outgun RCB in Rs 1.10 cr showstopper at WPL auction
UP Warriorz secured Australia captain Sophie Molineux for Rs 1.10 crore after a bidding battle with RCB at the WPL mini auction in Kochi. They also signed Grace Harris, Sushma Verma and Sneh Rana, prioritising experience. Delhi Capitals bought Kiran Navgire for 75 lakh, while Gujarat Giants signed Gunalan Kamalini. Sri Lankan veteran Chamari Athapaththu surprisingly went unsold.
Gujarat: 213 medical stores inspected; 25 notices issued over NDPS drug sale violations
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Gujarat Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) inspected 213 medical stores and pharmacies across the state over a week to check compliance with regulations governing medicines linked to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with the Food and Drugs Department issuing 25 notices during the exercise. The inspections were conducted between October 6 and 12 by the ANTF's various zones and its Surveillance headquarters in Gandhinagar, following instructions from the senior officials. The exercise was aimed at preventing the illegal sale, storage and distribution of narcotic substances and NDPS-related medicines, as well as their misuse. Officials examined compliance with applicable rules and procedures governing the sale and distribution of medicines at the establishments inspected. Of the 213 medical stores and pharmacies checked, the Surveillance headquarters in Gandhinagar accounted for the highest number, at 64. The Vadodara zone inspected 43 establishments, followed by the Rajkot zone with 36 and the Border zone with 32. The Ahmedabad zone inspected 23 medical stores and pharmacies, while the Surat zone covered 15. During the operation, the Food and Drugs Department issued 25 notices for regulatory compliance, according to officials. Of these, 11 were issued in the Ahmedabad zone, 10 in the Surat zone and four in the Surveillance headquarters zone in Gandhinagar. The latest inspections follow previous statewide efforts to curb the misuse and illegal sale of narcotic and psychotropic medicines. In July last year, Gujarat Police inspected 7,575 medical stores in a separate drive conducted with the Food and Drugs Control Administration, focusing on compliance with prescription requirements and restrictions on the sale of controlled medicines. Such inspections and surveillance would continue to prevent the illegal trade and misuse of narcotic substances and NDPS-related medicines across Gujarat, officials added.
Gujarat Giants strengthen WPL 2027 squad with Kamalini, Prendergast, Samaira additions
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PM Modi to release Rs 18,680 crore under PM-Kisan scheme on October 30
On October 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the 24th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme in Gujarat, aiming to support over 9.34 crore farmer families across the country with more than Rs 18,680 crore. In Gujarat alone, financial assistance surpassing Rs 1,051 crore will be granted to over 52.33 lakh farmer families.
UP Warriorz acquired Australia captain Sophie Molineux and all-rounder Sneh Rana during the mini-auction held in Kochi. Delhi Capitals signed Kiran Navgire while adding several young talents to their roster as well. Gujarat Giants acquired G Kamalini and Orla Prendergast to enhance their squad for upcoming matches. Royal Challengers Bengaluru brought Jess Jonassen on board despite her ongoing recovery from injury.
WPL 2027 full squads: How MI, RCB, DC, GG, UPW stack up after the auction
The five franchises Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz had a total of 27 slots to fill.
PM-Kisan 24th instalment on October 30: PM Modi to release 18,680 crore for farmers check details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to release the 24th PM-Kisan instalment in Gujarat on October 30, distributing more than 18,680 crore to over 9.34 crore farmer families. Check who's eligible and other details.
Gym Trainer Arrested for Online Fraud in Gujarat, Duping Victim of
A gym trainer from Uttar Pradesh was arrested for his role in duping a Surat resident of 5.88 lakh through an online scam. Gym Trainer Arrested for Online Fraud in Gujarat, Duping Victim of 5.88 Lakh
No slogans, just look at results: Hardik Patels dig at Congress over MLC results
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Gujarat BJP MLA Hardik Patel on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress over its performance in Legislative Council elections across four states, highlighting that the polls were conducted using ballot papers, but the party failed to win a single seat. In a post on social media platform X, Patel wrote: 4 major states. 28 MLC seats. Elections conducted using ballot papers! Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Now, take a guess: how many of these 28 seats did Congress actually win? No slogans. No excuses. Just look at the results! The post came amid counting and the declaration of results for 28 Legislative Council seats across the four states. The Congress failed to secure a victory in the election cycle, with the results providing ammunition for the BJP to question the Opposition partys arguments in favour of ballot papers amid its allegations concerning electronic voting machines (EVMs). The outcome in Karnataka was a particular setback for the Congress, which is in power in the state. The BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance swept the four Legislative Council seats there, including the Bengaluru Teachers constituency previously held by the Congress. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP won four seats, and the Samajwadi Party secured two, while counting continued in other constituencies. Bihar also witnessed setbacks for established parties. Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party won its first Legislative Council seat after its candidate Suresh Rai defeated former Bihar Congress president Madan Mohan Jha in the Darbhanga Teachers constituency. The Rashtriya Janata Dal also wrested the Patna Teachers seat from five-term BJP MLC Nawal Kishore Yadav. Counting for other constituencies was continuing, while results in Maharashtra were still emerging. Patels intervention carries an added political dimension given his own journey from being a prominent critic of the BJP to becoming one of its legislators in Gujarat. He rose to prominence in 2015 as the face of the Patidar reservation agitation, which challenged the then BJP-led state government. The movement made him a significant political figure ahead of the 2017 Gujarat Assembly elections, when the Congress improved its performance against the BJP. Patel joined the Congress in March 2019 and was appointed working president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee in July 2020. However, differences with the party leadership grew, and he resigned from the Congress on May 18, 2022, criticising its functioning and leadership. He formally joined the BJP on June 2, 2022, in Gandhinagar, subsequently receiving the partys ticket from Viramgam for the Gujarat Assembly elections. Patel won the seat in December 2022, defeating Aam Aadmi Party candidate Amarsinh Thakor by more than 51,000 votes, and entered the Assembly as a BJP MLA. His latest post continues his criticism of his former party, using the ballot-paper results to challenge the Congresss political messaging on electoral processes.
WPL 2027 auction: New signings give us more options, says GG head coach Klinger
Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger said that picking G Kamalini, Orla Prendergast and Samaira Raghav at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction had given the franchise more options, as it completed its 18-member squad for the new season. The franchise went into the auction with 15 retained players, having spent Rs 13.75 crore on retentions, and Rs 1.25 crore left in their purse to fill three slots, one of them for an overseas player. GG bought Tamil Nadus left-handed top-order wicketkeeper-batter Kamalini, a member of Indias 2025 ICC Womens Under-19 T20 World Cup winning team, for Rs 40 lakh. Irelands seam-bowling all-rounder Orla was signed for Rs 30 lakh. Samaira, a 16-year-old all-rounder, came in at her base price of Rs 10 lakh. The players did well last season and gave us a strong foundation to build on. Our preseason camp in Bengaluru helped us assess the squad and identify the areas we needed to strengthen. Kamalini gives us an aggressive option throughout the batting order, Orla brings real all-round quality as a wicket-taking medium pacer, and Samaira adds explosive power in the middle order. The new signings complement our retained players and give us more options. We are pleased with how the squad has come together and look forward to the season ahead, Klinger said in a statement by the franchise at the conclusion of the auction. Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer of Adani Sportsline, which owns the franchise, said the signings reflected GGs commitment to finding and developing young talent. We entered the auction with a strong retained core and a clear idea of what the squad needed. We are pleased with the players we have brought in. G. Kamalini, Orla Prendergast and Samaira Raghav each add something specific, whether it is aggression at the top, all-round quality or fearless hitting in the middle order. Our belief is in unearthing young talents and nurturing them. Kashvee Gautam, Anushka Sharma and Happy Kumari reflect the strength of our scouting programme, and we are hopeful that 16-year-old like Samaira is the next in line. The aim is to build a team that plays fearless cricket and contributes to the growth of the game for women in Gujarat and across the country, he said. GG finished second in the group stage of WPL 2026, winning five of their eight matches, before going out in the Eliminator after losing to Delhi Capitals. The 2027 WPL season will be played from January 14 to February 7. Gujarat Giants squad: Ashleigh Gardner (captain), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia, Anushka Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh, Tanuja Kanwer, G Kamalini, Orla Prendergast, Samaira Raghav.
Haryana CM meets Bhupendra Patel, invites Gujarat counterpart to business summit
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday met his Gujarat counterpart Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar and invited him to attend a business summit scheduled to be held in Haryana in April 2027. Saini, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat with a delegation, arrived in Gandhinagar from Surat on Wednesday afternoon and paid a courtesy visit to Patel. Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh was also present at the meeting. The visit is part of Haryana's investment outreach initiative, Happening Haryana 2.0 Invest in Haryana, Invest in the Future, under which Saini and his delegation are holding meetings with business leaders in Surat and the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar region to explore investment opportunities in the state. The invitation to Patel comes as Haryana seeks to attract fresh investments and strengthen industrial cooperation with Gujarat ahead of the proposed Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit in April 2027. During his visit, Saini has held meetings with industrialists and investors to encourage them to expand their businesses in Haryana. The state has highlighted its industrial infrastructure, connectivity, investment-friendly policies and opportunities across sectors including manufacturing, textiles, engineering, pharmaceuticals and logistics. The Haryana government has also announced investment proposals worth more than Rs 50,000 crore during the Gujarat visit, covering sectors such as defence, real estate, oil and gas, semiconductors, agriculture and food processing. The proposed April 2027 summit is expected to provide a platform for investors to explore business opportunities in Haryana and establish partnerships with industries in the state.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Australia captain Sophie Molineux was the most expensive buy at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction, going to UP Warriorz (UPW) for Rs 1.10 crore in Kochi on Wednesday. In all, 25 players were sold in a quick mini auction that needed less than an hour of active bidding. UPW were the busiest franchise of the evening with eight signings, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) did all their business in the accelerated rounds after losing out on Sophie early in the day. Sophie, who was part of RCBs title-winning squad in 2024 and missed WPL 2026, entered the auction at a base price of Rs 50 lakh. RCB, her former side, pushed UPW all the way to Rs 1.05 crore before dropping out, having started the day with only Rs 1.15 crore in their purse. The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder, who captained Australia to 2026 Womens T20 World Cup triumph in England, recently returned to international cricket after recovering from a hip injury. Delhi Capitals made the second-biggest buy by signing big-hitting India batter Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh after a bidding contest with Mumbai Indians, who pulled out at Rs 70 lakh. Gujarat Giants landed young wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini for her base price of Rs 40 lakh, with no other franchise bidding for the 2025 Under-19 World Cup winner who recently won the Asia Cup and Asian Games gold medal with the senior team. Apart from Sophie, UPW brought back Australian all-rounder Grace Harris, who began her WPL career with them in 2023 and won the 2026 title with RCB. They also signed Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana, joining her fourth franchise in five seasons, and veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma, all for Rs 30 lakh each. UPW also added Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce and uncapped all-rounders Manali Dakshini and Sahana Pawar for Rs 10 lakh each. They brought back leg-spinner Asha Sobhana for Rs 30 lakh, at a fraction of the Rs 1.1 crore they had paid for her in the 2026 auction. UPWs shopping has, however, left them with a selection puzzle. With Meg Lanning set to lead the side and Phoebe Litchfield an automatic pick at the top of the order, Sophie, Grace and Englands left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone could end up competing for the remaining two overseas spots. UPW may well field an all-Australian overseas quartet on a regular basis. RCB, who had not bid for anyone until the accelerated round, opened their account with Australias left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Jess Jonassen for her base price of Rs 40 lakh. They then added India batter Tejal Hasabnis, who had gone unsold in the opening round, and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon for Rs 30 lakh each, and Bengaluru-based batter Vrinda Dinesh for Rs 10 lakh. The defending champions were under little pressure to buy, and the signings of Jess and Chloe add depth to their overseas options. Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Nadine de Klerk and Lauren Bell, all central to RCBs title run in 2026, look set to fill the four overseas slots, making it hard to see both newcomers getting regular game time. Mumbai Indians (MI) went towards buying youngsters by picking up six uncapped players. Vidarbha teammates Disha Kasat and Latika Inamdar, who had played key roles in a Senior Womens T20 Trophy chase against Punjab only a day earlier, were signed for Rs 10 lakh each. Other MI signings include Delhis left-arm spinner Bharti Rawal, 2025 Under-19 World Cup winner Saanika Chalke and 19-year-old all-rounder Akshita Bhagat, a winner of the WPL Speed Queen U-23 competition and recently played for India. Delhi batter and 2023 U-19 World Cup winner Shweta Sehrawat, who was UPWs lone retention in 2026, went to MI for Rs 20 lakh, double her base price, after a brief tussle with Delhi Capitals. Disha, Latika and Shweta give the franchise plenty of batting cover. With Kamalini no longer in their ranks, Disha or Latika could get an early chance to play. Gujarat Giants (GG), who needed only three players, also signed Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh, making her the first Irish cricketer picked in the WPL. They used their final slot on 16-year-old Delhi all-rounder Samaira Raghav, a late addition to the auction pool, for Rs 10 lakh. Spending Rs 40 lakh on Kamalini, who was tipped to get a big payday, might look odd for a side that already has two wicketkeepers in Yastika Bhatia and Beth Mooney. GG, however, made it clear they see her as a valuable addition purely for her batting. Orlas signing also made history, as she became the first Irish cricketer to be picked in the WPL. Delhi Capitals (DC), the four-time runners-up, added 15-year-old Karnataka all-rounder Uma Kashvi, Scotland left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon, a former England international who will now count as an Associate player, and uncapped Delhi all-rounder Nazma Khan, each for Rs 10 lakh. DCs most surprising decision, though, was not buying a wicketkeeper. Having released Taniya Bhatia and Lizelle Lee, the franchise is now relying entirely on 23-year-old Mamatha Madiwala behind the stumps, with no back-up keeper in the squad. Hyderabad-based Mamatha played a handful of matches for DC in 2025 before an injury ruled her out of the 2026 season. The franchise will, however, be allowed to sign replacements if Deeya Yadav and Uma Kashvi are picked for the 2027 Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup. Several established names went unsold. These included Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, England batter Sophia Dunkley and India wicketkeepers Taniya Bhatia, Uma Chetry and Nuzhat Parween. India spinners Saika Ishaque and Priya Mishra, pacer Titas Sadhu and all-rounder Devika Vaidya also went unsold, as did Australias Tayla Vlaeminck, South Africas Nonkululeko Mlaba and UAE captain Esha Oza. The 2027 WPL season will be played from January 14 to February 7, with venues yet to be known. Players picked by franchises in the WPL 2027 player auction: Delhi Capitals: Kiran Navgire, Nazma Khan, Kirstie Gordon, and Uma Kashvi Gujarat Giants: G Kamalini, Orla Prendergast, and Samaira Raghav Mumbai Indians: Disha Kasat, Bharti Rawal, Latika Inamdar, Akshita Bhagat, Shweta Sehrawat, and Saanika Chalke Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jess Jonassen, Tejal Hasabnis, Chloe Tryon, and Vrinda Dinesh Mumbai Indians: Disha Kasat, Bharti Rawal, Latika Inamdar, Akshita Bhagat, Shweta Sehrawat, and Saanika Chalke Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Vadodara: Family Of Three Dies By Suicide
A woman and her two adult children were found dead by suicide in Vadodara, Gujarat, on Wednesday. Police are investigating the cause, and no suicide note was found. The family's patriarch had died about a year ago.
Digital Desk | Bhildi (Gujarat), Oct 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme from Bhildi in Gujarats Banaskantha district on October 30, with more than 9.34 crore farmer families across the country set to receive financial assistance exceeding Rs 18,680 crore. More than 52.33 lakh farmer families in Gujarat will receive over Rs 1,051 crore under the instalment, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Wednesday after reviewing preparations for the national-level PM Kisan Utsav Diwas programme in Bhildi. The minister held a meeting with local administrative officials and subsequently addressed a press conference. He said the event would also feature the inauguration and foundation-laying ceremonies of projects in the agriculture and animal husbandry sectors. These include the inauguration of the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBRC), built for Rs 328.77 crore, and the virtual inauguration of Banas Dairys new potato expansion facility and UHT-ASRS facilities. The foundation stones of two compressed biogas plants at Tharad and Radhanpur, being developed by Banas Dairy, will also be laid. The first 23 instalments of the PM-Kisan scheme have resulted in the disbursement of more than Rs 4.47 lakh crore to over 11 crore farmer families nationwide. In Gujarat, more than Rs 24,137 crore has been distributed to over 69.26 lakh beneficiary farmers, Vaghani said. The national programme will be telecast live across the country. Gujarat will organise 34 district-level events and more than 2,100 cluster-level programmes, attended by ministers, MPs, MLAs, local representatives, agricultural scientists and senior officials. Beneficiaries will also receive approval letters for various Agriculture and Horticulture department schemes at these venues. In Gandhinagar district, the main event will be held at the Town Hall in Sector 17. A total of 56 locations across the district will host programmes, with two events planned for each District Panchayat constituency, allowing farmers to watch the live telecast. PM Modi will also visit Gujarat on October 30 and 31 for programmes at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar. On October 30, he is scheduled to visit the Bharat Parv pavilion and watch 'Anandamath', a play presented by the National School of Drama. On October 31, National Unity Day, he will pay floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, attend the Aarambh 2026 programme, interact with trainee officers and participate in the main celebrations at the Parade Ground, where he will inspect the parade and take the salute. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi are also expected to attend.
WPL 2027 Auction: Got Kamalini Cheaper Than We Thought, Says GG Coach Klinger
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger said the franchise was pretty much sorted after acquiring G Kamalini and Orla Prendergast at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction, adding that both signings had come cheaper than expected. GG signed Kamalini, who previously played for Mumbai Indians, for her base price of Rs 40 lakh and Irelands seam-bowling all-rounder Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh. In all, four teams have managed to pick just 10 players so far, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru yet to sign a player. Were pretty much sorted. The two selections so far, we probably got cheaper than we thought, to be honest. We felt Kamalini was the best batter in the auction, the most talented batter. We were looking for an all-rounder to complement our squad. With the overseas selection and all of Prendergast as a medium pace all-rounder gives us plenty of options during the season. I was lucky enough to work with her at the Welsh Fire in the Hundred this year. Shes a leading player for Ireland, also has good leadership qualities, and will be fantastic around the group, Klinger told reporters after six sets of the auction were completed on Wednesday. The former Australia batter said Orlas all-round skills made her a valuable addition for GG, as she becomes the first Ireland player to be a part of the five-team tournament. It was for what we needed in terms of the purse we had left and the versatility she can give us in our squad. Whether theres an injury, whether we want to go for another overseas medium pace option, who can bat in the top six or seven. So she gives us a lot of versatility. As I said, Ive worked with her before and shes a world-class all-rounder. So itll be great to have her amongst the squad. Klinger added that the franchises planning had been fairly straightforward, as they needed only a couple of players and had a healthy purse to work with. GG have Rs 55 lakh remaining in their purse, with one slot left to fill and all overseas spots filled. Our planning was not too difficult this time around. Other than the new players, we feel we had the second most in terms of purse because we only really needed to get one player if we had to as well. So given we got Kamalini a little bit cheaper than we thought we might, it opened up that overseas spot for a few options. Klinger added that the franchises planning had been fairly straightforward, as they needed only a couple of players and had a healthy purse to work with. GG have Rs 55 lakh remaining in their purse, with one slot left to fill and all overseas spots filled. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Ranji Trophy: Bengal Turn the Screw on Kerala
Bengal is on the verge of a hat-trick of victories in the Ranji Trophy, having reduced hosts Kerala to 53 for 4 in pursuit of a 355-run target on day three. Veteran off-spinner Jalaj Saxena and left-arm spinner Pradipta Pramanik were key performers for Bengal. Meanwhile, other Ranji matches saw Gujarat take a lead against Maharashtra, and rain affecting games involving Delhi and Odisha.
Notorious Criminal Arrested in Gujarat After Burglary in Vapi
Gujarat police apprehend a burglar in Dadar, recovering stolen items worth over 18 lakh from a recent Vapi heist. Notorious Criminal Arrested in Gujarat After Burglary in Vapi
Kochi hosted the Women's Premier League 2027 mini-auction on October 28, where G Kamalini was acquired by Gujarat Giants. Kiran Navgire transitioned from UP Warriorz to Delhi Capitals after intense bidding. Several players, including Raghvi Bist and Ayushi Soni, went unsold during the auction process. Teams are focusing on enhancing their line-ups with 27 available slots.
GSACS Deputy Director Recruitment 2026
Gujarat State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) has released the official notification for the post of Deputy Director. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 05 November 2026. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit gsacsonline.org.
Promised e-commerce profits, cheated Gujarat man of Rs 5.88 lakh; UP gym trainer held
Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 28 (IANS) The Cyber Crime Branch of Surat City Police, Gujarat, has arrested a 32-year-old gym trainer from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly helping siphon off money obtained through an online fraud in which a complainant was cheated of Rs 5.88 lakh on the promise of high returns from an e-commerce business. The accused, Abdullah alias Sonu Mazid, allegedly facilitated the movement of the cheated money through bank accounts obtained on a commission basis and converted part of the proceeds into USDT, a cryptocurrency linked to the US dollar, as instructed by an absconding accused based in Dubai, police said on Wednesday. According to the police, the complainant was contacted through a dating app and sent a link to a fake website. The accused allegedly persuaded the complainant to create an account on the website, claiming that investing in e-commerce activities would generate good returns. The complainant was subsequently induced to transfer a total of Rs 5,88,909 to different bank accounts. The money was not returned. A case was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, as amended in 2008. During the investigation, police traced Mazid to Varanasi and arrested him following a technical investigation conducted by a team led by Police Inspector A M Mori. The operation was carried out under the directions of senior officials. Police said Rs 1,77,590 belonging to the complainant had been transferred to an HDFC Bank account linked to another accused, Imran Yusuf Khilchi, who had been arrested earlier in connection with the case. According to the police, the absconding accused had the money deposited through cash deposit machines into bank accounts arranged by Mazid in exchange for commissions. Mazid allegedly withdrew the money through ATMs and cheques, retained Rs 12,590 as his commission and used the remaining Rs 1.65 lakh to purchase USDT before transferring it as instructed by the absconding accused in Dubai. The previously arrested accused, Imran Yusuf Khilchi, 46, is a businessman from Mumbai in Maharashtra. The Surat City Police have urged residents not to allow others to use their bank accounts in exchange for commissions or other inducements, warning that such accounts may be used to route proceeds of cyber fraud. Account holders could face legal action if their accounts are used in criminal activities.
WPL 2027 auction: UPW pick Sushma Verma, MI get Disha Kasat as Bhatia, Sobhana, Saika go unsold
Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) UP Warriorz (UPW) signed veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma for Rs 30 lakh, and Mumbai Indians picked up uncapped batter Disha Kasat for Rs 10 lakh, in an otherwise quiet phase of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction here on Wednesday. It was a phase where a string of India internationals went unsold. UPW continued to be the busiest franchise at the table by landing Sushma at her base price. She last played a T20I for India in December 2016, but was with Gujarat Giants in WPL 2023, and now returns to the league via UPW, a side whose trials she did attend before the auction happened. Disha, formerly with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their title winning season in 2024, was the only uncapped batter to find a buyer via Mumbai Indians. Taniyaa Bhatia, Asha Sobhana and Saika Ishaque were among the big names who failed to attract bids. Sushma was the only one of the four capped wicketkeepers to be picked. Uma Chetry, part of Indias ODI World Cup-winning squad and the first cricketer from Assam to represent India, went unsold, so did Taniyaa, who was released by Delhi Capitals and Nuzhat Parween. Though Taniyaas glovework is highly rated, but franchises have been wary of her batting. Fast bowlers had a lean round too. Indias Saima Thakor and Titas Sadhu, Australias Tayla Vlaeminck, Sri Lankas 19-year-old Mithali Ayodhya and New Zealands Rosemary Mair all went unsold at their base prices. Titas, an Under-19 World Cup winner in 2023 who has played for Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants, has had injury concerns. Rosemary was part of New Zealands T20 World Cup-winning squad in 2024. The capped spinners fared no better. Leg-spinner Priya Mishra, who made her India debut in 2024 and has played for Gujarat Giants, did not attract a bid. Left-arm spinner Saika, who made a strong impression in her debut WPL season with Mumbai Indians in 2023 before going on to play for India, did not get a buyer. South Africas Nonkululeko Mlaba, the first player from her country to go under the hammer on the day, was unsold. The most notable of them going unsold was Asha Sobhana, who was part of RCBs title-winning side in 2024, and missed the 2025 season through injury and was then bought by UP Warriorz for Rs 1.1 crore in 2026 after a fierce bidding war. This time, veteran leg-spinner Asha found no takers at Rs 30 lakh. Purvaja Verlekar, former UP Warriorz batter Vrinda Dinesh, former RCB player Gautami Naik, former Mumbai Indians batter Humaira Kazi and Shweta Sehrawat, who was UP Warriorzs lone retention ahead of 2026 WPL auction, all went unsold. Unsold players could still be picked up in the accelerated rounds later in the auction
WPL 2027 Auction: Molineux Fetches Rs 1.10 Crore From UPW, Kamalini Goes To GG For Rs 40 Lakh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Australia captain Sophie Molineux was the biggest buy in the opening phase of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction, when UP Warriorz acquired her for Rs 1.10 crore here on Wednesday. Gujarat Giants picked up young India wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini for her base price of Rs 40 lakh. Sophie, who was part of Royal Challengers Bengalurus title-winning squad in 2024 and missed WPL 2026, had listed herself at a base price of Rs 50 lakh. UPW opened the bidding, but RCB stayed in the contest, and the price climbed to Rs 95 lakh in under a minute. UPW pushed it to Rs 1 crore, and RCB responded with Rs 1.05 crore. Finally, UPW sealed the deal with a bid of Rs 1.10 crore. The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder recently returned to international cricket in the T20I series against New Zealand after recovering from a hip injury. Kamalini, released by Mumbai Indians ahead of the auction and widely tipped to have a big payday after not being in the mix for the 2027 U19 Womens T20 World Cup, went to GG with minimal fuss as no other franchise bid for her. Although her WPL record for Mumbai Indians has been modest, Kamalini, a member of the 2025 U19 World Cup-winning team, has been in the India A and Tamil Nadu teams, apart from being in the senior team. GG also added Irelands seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh. Delhi Capitals made their first signing of the auction by securing India batter Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh. Mumbai Indians opened the bidding at Rs 40 lakh and pushed the former UPW players price to Rs 70 lakh, before DC went to Rs 75 lakh. With only Rs 90 lakh in their purse, MI pulled out. UPW also brought in Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana and Australias hard-hitting all-rounder Grace Harris for their base price of Rs 30 lakh each. Sneh, a former Gujarat Giants captain who was part of RCB as a replacement player, drew no other bids, including from her former team DC. Grace returns to UPW after a productive season with RCB, who won the WPL title in 2026. RCB released her with Ellyse Perry set to return, and she is likely to compete for an opening slot in UPW alongside Meg Lanning or Pratika Rawal. Several others also went unsold in the early rounds. Raghvi Bist, who has played two T20Is for India and was the first player to go under the hammer, attracted no bids at her base price of Rs 30 lakh. Maharashtras big-hitting middle-order batter Tejal Hasabnis, currently part of Indias ODI squad for the series against Zimbabwe, also went unsold. So did Ayushi Soni, who has played one T20I and one WPL match for GG. Several others also went unsold in the early rounds. Raghvi Bist, who has played two T20Is for India and was the first player to go under the hammer, attracted no bids at her base price of Rs 30 lakh. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Judge cites Manusmriti while sentencing 3 in cow slaughter case
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Gujarat centre to produce 25,000 cattle embryos a year to improve milk yields
Digital Desk | Banaskantha, Oct 28 (IANS) A cattle breeding centre in Gujarats Banaskantha district aims to produce 25,000 embryos annually using advanced reproductive technology, allowing genetically superior cows to produce up to 10-20 calves a year instead of one through traditional breeding methods. The Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC), spread across 127 acres at Bhildi, is designed to improve milk productivity per animal and reduce production costs by multiplying superior livestock genetics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the centre on October 30. The project has received technical support from the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), while the Centre has sanctioned Rs 38.83 crore under the 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission'. Banaskantha, one of the state's major dairy-producing regions, has a livestock population of around 28 lakh animals. These include approximately four lakh Kankrej cows, 14 lakh buffaloes and 10 lakh crossbred Holstein-Friesian (HF) cows. The regions livestock already produces milk at levels exceeding the national average, and the centre aims to further improve productivity through genetic selection and advanced breeding techniques. The facility will use technologies such as Ovum Pick-Up, In Vitro Embryo Production and Embryo Transfer (OPU-IVEP-ET). Eggs collected from elite donor animals are matured and fertilised in a laboratory using semen from high-quality bulls. The resulting embryos are preserved through vitrification, an ultra-rapid freezing technique, until a suitable recipient animal is available. The frozen embryos can be transported to villages and transferred into healthy recipient cows or buffaloes. While conventional breeding generally allows a cow to produce one calf a year, the technology can allow a single elite donor cow to contribute to the production of 10-20 calves annually through multiple embryos and recipient animals. The centre plans to develop embryos from indigenous cattle breeds, including Kankrej, Gir, Punganur, Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, Rathi, Tharparkar and Ongole; buffalo breeds such as Mehsani, Banni, Murrah and Jafarabadi; and high-yielding exotic and crossbred cattle, including Holstein-Friesian, HF-cross and Jersey. To make the technology accessible to farmers, the initial price will be Rs 1,000 per embryo. Once pregnancy is confirmed, the remaining cost will be covered through subsidies jointly provided by the state government, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) and Banas Dairy. The centre will also supply disease-free bulls with superior genetic traits for breeding. The objective is to improve the genetic quality of existing livestock across the Banaskantha milk-shed, increasing milk production per animal without requiring a corresponding expansion in the number of animals. The initiative also includes a Bovine Breedpreneur Club, which encourages dairy farmers to rear and breed high-quality livestock. As many as 316 breedpreneurs are currently associated with the centre and have access to animals with superior genetic traits under agreements with the BBBRC. Under these arrangements, the centre receives first preference to purchase calves, embryos and bulls born on participating farms, while farmers remain free to sell other animals in the open market. Members must maintain records of birth dates, lineage, growth, daily milk yields and health status, and ensure that their animals undergo annual health screenings. The farms are intended to function as local breeding centres, extending the reach of improved livestock genetics beyond the facility at Bhildi. The BBBRC brings together farmer cooperatives, technical support from the NDDB and government funding. The model could also support the wider use of Indian livestock genetics, with potential applications in breeding programmes that prioritise climate resilience, animal health and efficient conversion of feed into milk. The initiative is aligned with the Centres 'Sahkar Se Samruddhi' vision, which seeks to strengthen rural development through cooperation. Its stated goal is to improve the productivity and economic returns of dairy farming by combining superior genetics with better breeding practices.
Gujarat bomb threats: Email trail leads to Bangladesh, Pakistan
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Two separate bomb threat emails sent to schools, courts, government offices and Narendra Modi Stadium in October appear to have been routed through Bangladesh and Pakistan using old email accounts, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch said on Wednesday. The threats, received on October 7 and October 27, named a total of 35 locations, including 24 schools, the Mayors Office, courts and the cricket stadium in Motera. The police have registered two cases and are investigating them in coordination with central agencies. According to the Cyber Crime Branch, the October 7 email threatened bomb blasts at 16 locations, including 10 schools, the Mayors Office, the Gujarat High Court, the Sola court, the Metro Court at Gheekanta, the District and Sessions Court in Ahmedabad and Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The email was sent with the subject line Time B00 MB at Gujarat Schools. @11:11AM and used the email addresses onnieeubanks49@gmail.com and kwajids@gmail.com. The message, which invoked Khalistani organisations, urged people not to attend Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjhs shows and threatened explosions at Narendra Modi Stadium on November 21 and at Delhis JLN Stadium on November 1. It also referred to the 1984 anti-Sikh violence and contained references to the Khalistan National Army and Babbar Khalsa, along with the names of several individuals. The second email, received on October 27 from eduak079@gmail.com, carried the subject line Warning! BOMB Blast Ahmedabad Schools @ 1:11 PM. It threatened attacks at 19 locations, including 14 schools, the Mayors Office, two offices at Danapith, the Metro Court at Gheekanta, the City Civil Court in Ahmedabad and Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The message again invoked Khalistani organisations and warned of bomb attacks linked to Dosanjhs November 21 show. It also threatened explosions involving iPhones, referred to the 1984 anti-Sikh violence and warned people against travelling through Motera Stadium Metro Station on November 21. The Cyber Crime Branch said it had registered cases in connection with both emails under Sections 351(3), 351(4), 353(1)(b) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 66(c) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Police visited the affected schools and court premises and examined email headers and information obtained from Gmail to trace the origin of the messages. Preliminary findings indicated that the email accounts used to send the threats had been operated from Bangladesh and Pakistan. The October 7 email was traced to accounts apparently operated from Bangladesh and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, while the October 27 email appeared to have been operated from Rangpur in Bangladesh and Lahore in Pakistan, the police said. The investigation has also drawn on an earlier case involving similar bomb threats issued in the name of Khalistani organisations. During that investigation, an accused was arrested in West Bengal. Police found that he had sold hacked Gmail accounts to a person based in Bangladesh. During further questioning, the Bangladesh-based individual disclosed that he sold the accounts to a person in Pakistan and received payments in cryptocurrency, according to officials. Investigators found that individuals based in Pakistan were allegedly sending bomb threat emails ahead of festivals and other significant events to create fear and panic among the public. They were also allegedly obtaining previously used or compromised email accounts from individuals in Bangladesh and elsewhere through Telegram and WhatsApp groups. The Cyber Crime Branch said investigations into both cases are continuing in coordination with central agencies.
New train halt at Chandkheda Road aims to ease commute for Gujarats industrial belt
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (IANS) A new halt for the Sabarmati-Katosan Road MEMU train at Chandkheda Road railway station in Gujarat is expected to improve rail connectivity for daily commuters, industrial workers and devotees travelling to Becharaji, with the service commencing on Wednesday. The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway introduced the halt for trains 69249 and 69250 from October 28. Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, Deputy Mayor Anju Shah and Divisional Railway Manager Ved Prakash inaugurated the facility by flagging off the Katosan Road-Sabarmati MEMU train at Chandkheda Road station in the presence of other officials. The new halt will provide passengers from Chandkheda and surrounding areas with improved access to Sabarmati, Kalol, Kadi, Katosan Road and Becharaji. It is expected to benefit commuters travelling to work and educational institutions, as well as employees of industrial units and devotees visiting the Mata temple at Becharaji. Train 69250, running from Katosan Road to Sabarmati, will arrive at Chandkheda Road at 9:40 a.m. and depart at 9:41 a.m. Train 69249, travelling from Sabarmati to Katosan Road, will arrive at 5:27 p.m. and leave at 5:28 p.m. Addressing the gathering, Ved Prakash said the halt was part of efforts to strengthen rail connectivity across Ahmedabad, including the areas of Sabarmati, Chandkheda, Kalol, Kadi and Becharaji. He highlighted the importance of rail services for employees travelling to industrial centres, particularly the Becharaji industrial belt, which includes the Maruti industrial area. The improved connectivity would also assist devotees visiting the Mata temple in Becharaji, he said. The divisional railway manager said Chandkheda Road station had the potential to develop into an important railway hub. Plans are being drawn up to upgrade the station and improve its road connectivity, with the aim of integrating it more effectively into Ahmedabad's urban transport network, he said. A joint survey by the state government's Urban Development Department, Gujarat Metro and Indian Railways has assessed population patterns and anticipated urban expansion to help plan future transport infrastructure. The objective is to improve links between residential areas, employment centres and industrial zones, while reducing dependence on road transport and easing congestion. Ved Prakash also outlined plans for a proposed mega coaching depot at Vatva, which is expected to have around 100 lines. The facility is intended to meet the maintenance and operational requirements of trains serving the Ahmedabad rail complex as passenger transport demand grows. On railway investment, he said: Gujarat's annual budget allocation for railway development had risen from Rs 589 crore before 2014 to Rs 17,366 crore, an increase of nearly 30 times. He also said 88 railway stations in the state are being redeveloped under the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme' to improve passenger amenities, upgrade station premises and strengthen links with surrounding urban areas. Railway infrastructure projects, including a circular railway network, new lines, station redevelopment and modern coaching facilities, are being planned with transport requirements over the next 50 to 100 years in mind, he said. The new halt at Chandkheda Road is intended to strengthen local rail connectivity as Ahmedabad and its surrounding industrial and residential areas expand.
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Gujarat Police nab notorious criminal from Dadar, recover valuables worth Rs 18 lakh
Digital Desk | Valsad (Gujarat), Oct 28 (IANS) A man accused of breaking into a bungalow in Vapi's GIDC area and stealing gold and silver jewellery and cash worth more than Rs 32 lakh was arrested in Mumbai's Dadar area, with the Valsad Local Crime Branch of Gujarat recovering property worth Rs 18.28 lakh, police said on Wednesday. The burglary took place on the night of October 24 at Bungalow No. A/4 in Vraj Co-operative Housing Society, Vraj Row House, on Chharwada Road in Vapi. According to the police, the accused cut through an iron window grille and broke a wooden window to enter a first-floor bedroom before taking jewellery weighing approximately 142.61 grams, around 900 grams of silver and Rs 12 lakh in cash from a wooden cupboard. The total value of the stolen property was estimated at Rs 32,62,482. Vapi GIDC police registered a case under Sections 305(a) and 331(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The arrested accused has been identified as Atish alias Dancer, 38, a labourer residing in Virar East in Mumbai's neighbouring Palghar district. Police said teams from the Valsad Local Crime Branch, its burglary squad and Vapi GIDC police station examined footage from more than 200 CCTV cameras along the route from the crime scene to Mumbai. Investigators also examined records of people involved in similar offences and used technical analysis to identify the suspect. Acting on a tip-off received by a team led by Local Crime Branch sub-inspector J G Parmar, the police traced and arrested the accused in Dadar. He and the recovered property were subsequently handed over to Vapi GIDC police for further investigation. During questioning, the accused allegedly told investigators that he had travelled by train from Virar to Vapi around two days before the burglary. He allegedly climbed onto the sheet-metal roof of a bungalow, approached a first-floor window, cut its iron grille with a hacksaw blade and broke the wooden window using a screwdriver before entering the house and stealing the valuables. According to the police, the accused's modus operandi involved surveying a target area two or three days before a burglary. After familiarising himself with the surroundings, he would allegedly approach the rear of a locked house, cut through a window grille and enter the premises. The recovered property includes three gold necklaces with earrings weighing 35.95 grams, valued at Rs 4.75 lakh; two gold bangles weighing 32.32 grams, valued at Rs 4.26 lakh; a gold chain worth Rs 1.03 lakh; diamond-studded gold earrings valued at Rs 78,000; and other gold ornaments and coins. Police also recovered a five-gram silver coin, Rs 5,48,800 in cash, two mobile phones valued at Rs 10,000, and a screwdriver and hacksaw blade allegedly used in the burglary. The total value of the recovered items was put at Rs 18,28,780. Police list 69 cases against the accused in Gujarat and Maharashtra, including cases registered in Umargam and several Mumbai police station jurisdictions. The listed cases date from 2005 to 2026 and include allegations of theft, housebreaking, robbery and cheating, among other offences. Further investigation is being carried out by Vapi GIDC police.
Gujarat visit goes beyond exploring investment opportunities: Haryana CM
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said his two-day visit to Gujarat went beyond exploring investment opportunities, with a strong emphasis on fostering closer cooperation, mutual engagement and stronger ties between the two states. During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with members of the Haryanvi community in Surat and Ahmedabad, where they shared their achievements, concerns and expectations. Acknowledging the issues raised during these interactions, CM Saini reiterated the Haryana governments commitment to safeguarding the interests of Haryanvis living outside the state and expanding facilities for their welfare. Addressing the Haryanvi community in Surat, the Chief Minister announced that the government would develop a dedicated online portal for the prompt and effective redressal of their grievances. The portal will enable Haryanvis residing outside the state to register their complaints and ensure their resolution within a stipulated timeframe. The initiative is expected to strengthen their connection with the Haryana government and make grievance redressal more accessible. Another significant initiative is the proposed establishment of a Haryana Bhavan in Gujarat, on the lines of the facility in Maharashtra. Steps have already been initiated in this direction. The proposed Bhavan will serve as a centre for cultural, social and administrative activities of the Haryanvi community while also acting as a cultural bridge between Haryana and Gujarat. The Chief Minister emphasised that cooperation between Haryana and Gujarat would not be confined to investment and economic opportunities but would also extend to strengthening social, cultural and people-to-people ties. He expressed confidence that the growing partnership with Gujarat, the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would give fresh momentum to Haryanas development journey and take the states growth story to new heights. Meanwhile, CM Saini met his Gujarat counterpart Bhupendra Patel and discussed various issues, with a focus on further strengthening coordination and cooperation between the states. Discussions were also held on sharing experiences and exploring opportunities for cooperation in various areas of development.
Duty over fear: Gujarat leaders laud pilot Smit Machchhar after UAE honour
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was gravely injured while fighting off an alleged attack by his co-pilot aboard a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, has been conferred the United Arab Emirates prestigious Order of Zayed II (First Class), with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi congratulating him on the honour. Machchhar is the first Gujarati and, according to Patel, only the third Indian to receive the distinction. The award recognises his actions and those of fellow flydubai crew members in protecting passengers during the September 30 incident aboard flight FZ-1073. In a post on social media platform X, Patel described the recognition as a proud moment for Gujarat and India, praising the captain for choosing duty over fear when confronted with danger in the cockpit. Inside the cockpit, at the moment of greatest danger, he chose duty over fear. He fought off the attacker and kept his passengers safe, the Chief Minister said. Patel added that Machchhar had carried Gujarats spirit of courage and service with pride while working far from home. Calling him an inspiration to young people, the Chief Minister said: Courage, calmness and a sense of duty could make an ordinary moment extraordinary. He also wished the captain good health and further achievements. Sanghavi, in his message, described Machchhar as an embodiment of courage, honour and the indomitable spirit of India. He said the captains actions had earned him the UAE honour and brought pride to the country. Captain Machchhar, your courage inspires a billion hearts. India salutes you! the Deputy Chief Minister said. The award was conferred by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The medals were presented by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at a presidential reception on Tuesday. The incident occurred when FlyDubai flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with more than 170 people on board. According to reports, the co-pilot allegedly attacked Machchhar with a crash axe, seriously injuring him, while the aircraft underwent a sharp loss of altitude. Despite his injuries, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew members to intervene and restrain the attacker. Two other FlyDubai pilots who were travelling on the aircraft then took control, and the flight made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. All those on board survived. Machchhar received initial treatment in Tabuk before being transferred to Abu Dhabi for further medical care. The circumstances and motive behind the alleged attack remain under investigation. The Order of Zayed II is a UAE state honour awarded for distinguished service and contributions.
Gujarat: PM Modi to lay foundation for two Bio-CNG plants with 175-tonne daily capacity
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) Two new Bio-CNG plants in Gujarats Tharad and Radhanpur, which will together process 175 metric tonnes of cattle dung daily, will take the number of such facilities operated by Banas Dairy to six, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to lay their foundation stones from Bhildi in Banaskantha district on October 30. The plants, with processing capacities of 75 metric tonnes per day in Tharad and 100 metric tonnes per day in Radhanpur, are expected to boost the production of clean fuel and organic fertilisers while providing an additional source of income for animal husbandry farmers. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Legislative Assembly Speaker and Banas Dairy chairman Shankar Chaudhary will attend the event. The four existing Bio-CNG plants operated by Banas Dairy in Banaskantha collectively process around 340 metric tonnes of cattle dung daily. With the addition of the two proposed facilities, their combined processing capacity will rise to 515 metric tonnes a day. Banaskantha has an estimated livestock population of 28 lakh, including around 24 lakh animals belonging to husbandry farmers associated with Banas Dairy. These animals are estimated to generate approximately 24,000 metric tonnes of cattle dung every day, providing substantial raw material for the dairy cooperatives waste-to-energy model. Banas Dairy began producing and selling compressed biogas (CBG) in 2020 at its plant in Dama village in Deesa taluka, which can process 40 metric tonnes of cattle dung daily. Subsequently, three plants, each with a daily processing capacity of 100 metric tonnes, were established at Agthala, Bhukhla and Vinchhivadi in partnership with Suzuki Motor Corporation and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). According to the state government, the four operational plants have the capacity to produce around 6,150 kg of Bio-CNG, 83 metric tonnes of solid organic fertiliser and 260 metric tonnes of liquid organic fertiliser daily. Under the model, cattle dung is procured from animal husbandry farmers, giving them supplementary income. The Bio-CNG produced during processing is used as vehicle fuel, while the remaining slurry is converted into solid and liquid organic fertilisers and supplied to farmers under the brand name 'Bhumi Amrut'. The Bio-CNG is sold at subsidised rates compared with conventional CNG, with Banas Dairy currently selling approximately 6,100 kg daily. The expansion is also expected to increase the environmental benefits of the initiative. Cattle dung left in the open releases methane, a greenhouse gas with approximately 28 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide over 100 years. By converting dung into fuel, the Bio-CNG plants help reduce methane emissions while producing an alternative energy source. According to Banas Dairys estimates, the six plants will collectively prevent between 33,400 and 34,600 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Everyone Was Shocked: Du Plessis Recalls Smith Replacing Dhoni As RPS Captain
Faf Du Plessis: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said everyone in the Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) dressing room was shocked on hearing that MS Dhoni was removed as the sides captain and replaced by premier Australian batter Steve Smith ahead of the 2017 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Du Plessis, who was in the squad then, also said Smith handled the role admirably despite being new to leadership. Dhoni was stripped of the RPS captaincy before the 2017 IPL season began. It was a decision taken by the franchise owner, Sanjiv Goenka, at that time. Smith, who was early in his Australian captaincy career, took charge with Dhoni playing under him, and guided the Pune-based franchise to the 2017 IPL final, where they lost to Mumbai Indians by one run. It was also RPS's last game of the tournament. MS Dhoni was removed as captain of Rising Pune Supergiants after the end of the 2016 IPL season, and thats the biggest move you can make in a tournament of that stature. We hadnt won a couple of games, and the owner at the time made the decision to change the captain. Everyone was shocked after that call. MS Dhoni as captain was gone, and Steve Smith was the new captain. That was pretty early on in his leadership career. He wasnt experienced, but he did a good job. It was tough having MS Dhoni as your number two there, especially after hed just been removed as captain. Smith led the team to the final, and we lost that final, which we should have won. We were that close. Winning that final would have made Smith an IPL-winning captain in just one season of captaincy. That says a lot about him, du Plessis said on Cricinfos Cricketers on Cricketers show. RPS and Gujarat Lions were brought in as stand-in franchises for two seasons after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) were suspended over their team officials' involvement in illegal betting, following the 2013 IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal. Smith led the team to the final, and we lost that final, which we should have won. We were that close. Winning that final would have made Smith an IPL-winning captain in just one season of captaincy. That says a lot about him, du Plessis said on Cricinfos Cricketers on Cricketers show. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
WPL 2027: Mini Auction More About Planning Than Instinct, Says GG Coach Klinger
The Ashleigh Gardner: Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger believes the WPL 2027 mini auction would be driven far more by planning than instinct, as all five franchises go in with a clear picture of how many slots they need to fill and which skill-sets they are eyeing to complete their respective squads. GG go into the auction in Kochi with the second-biggest purse, Rs 1.25 crore, and three slots to fill. The Ashleigh Gardner-led side made the playoffs last season but lost to Delhi Capitals in the Eliminator. If I had to sum up the auction day in a few words, by the end of the auction Id just like to be thinking Oh, excited for a fantastic season. I think we were really happy with our retentions. Weve got a strong squad already, so the additions we have in the auction will just increase our depth, give us options for our starting eleven. But we also feel with what weve retained, weve got a really strong squad. I think in a mini auction, its probably less instinct. I think it can be a bit more planned because exactly how many spots, probably what skill sets other teams need on their list. Last year in a mega auction, there definitely has to be some instinct involved because things can happen pretty quickly and a player you may have missed on, you thought you may have got, youve got to move on to the next option really quickly and or vice versa. So I think this auction is probably a bit more structured and planned, said Klinger in a video posted on the franchises social media handles on Wednesday. He also said about wanting every member of the squad to be a genuine option for making it to the playing eleven. Probably the skill sets that we just need to fill up our squad to give us options for our starting 11. Now when we have a squad of anywhere between 15 and 18, we want every person in that squad to have a chance to play or to be able to pick them in our starting 11 if we need to. So thats probably our main criteria and theres some really good players in this auction. Some players who are released from other teams, some new players who may get their first shot. Scouts have done a great job over the last 12 months really to identify some players who potentially some other teams arent aware of. He added that the mood in the camp was relaxed ahead of the auction starting at 5:30pm. Everyones pretty relaxed in terms of the mood, only because I think were pretty comfortable with where were at the moment. I think, anything that we add to the squad is going to be high value but it also tops up the squad. So we got a good idea of whats available, what other teams are after. Theres always going to be some surprise on the day. The fifth season of the WPL will run from January 14 to February 7, 2027, with the venues yet to be known. Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer of Adani Sportsline, which owns the franchise, said GG had only a limited shopping list due to retaining 15 players the most by any side ahead of Wednesdays mini auction. I think this season is a little bit relaxed for us. We are here to only get one overseas and two domestic players. The core of giants is intact and then we have very little to do in this mini auction. I think the only team which will have to worry about the buildups are not the Giants. We have few options and then the buildups I think our core has been retained. So that is something which is good for us. We will look out for a few backups in the squad. I think the auction is already successful, but I think having a sizeable backup option for any squad is something a depth is more or less successful. I think this season is a little bit relaxed for us. We are here to only get one overseas and two domestic players. The core of giants is intact and then we have very little to do in this mini auction. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Tata Projects secures order from GSFC for acid complex in Gujarat
Tata Projects, the country's leading technology-led engineering, procurement and construction company, on Wednesday said that it has secured an order from Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GSFC) to develop an integrated phosphoric acidsulphuric acid complex in Gujarat. The contract marks an important milestone in Tata Projects' expansion into specialised process industries and reinforces its position as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner for complex industrial infrastructure. The proposed complex will comprise a 600 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) phosphoric acid plant and a 1,800 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) sulphuric acid plant, along with associated utilities and offsite infrastructure. Tata Projects... has secured a significant EPC contract from Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited for the development of an integrated Phosphoric AcidSulphuric Acid (PASA) complex at Sikka, Jamnagar, Gujarat, the company said in a statement. The ...
SC grants three-day bail to AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava on humanitarian grounds
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21 Days long Diwali Holidays for Primary Schools in Gujarat to begin from 5th Nov
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WPL 2027 auction live team-wise list: The Women's Premier League 2027 auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi. Five franchises will compete to finalize their squads for the tournament. A total of 146 players have been shortlisted, including 119 Indian cricketers. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app, while television broadcasts will be on Sony Sports Network.
Adani Sportsline's Khush Parikh wins gold; Shreeja bags bronze at Khel Mahakumbh 2026
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Adani Sportsline Tennis Academy players Khush Parikh and Shreeja Shah won gold and bronze, respectively, at the district-level Khel Mahakumbh 2026. Khush claimed the Under-14 Boys Singles title, while Shreeja finished third in the Under-14 Girls Singles category. Shreeja joined the academy on 20 April 2026 and went on to win the Under-14 and Under-16 Girls Singles titles at Gujarat State Tennis Association tournaments in July. She is now targeting the Under-14 Nationals Championship in 2027, with the long-term ambition of representing India. Khush, who joined the academy in August 2025, recently finished runner-up in Under-14 Boys Doubles and reached the semi-finals of Under-14 Singles at the All India Ranking Championship Series Tennis Tournament 2026, held at Mamta Tennis Academy in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. His other achievements include qualifying for the School Games Nationals in 2025, finishing runner-up in Under-14 Doubles at an All-India Tennis Association Championship Series tournament in Vadodara and winning Gujarat State Tennis Association ranking tournaments. Both players train with the academys coaching team, focusing on stroke technique, footwork, shot placement, consistency and match strategy. Khush and Shreeja will now prepare for their upcoming competitions, looking to build on their latest results.
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Asaram faces fresh legal trouble after delayed return to Jodhpur jail following medical parole
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 28 (IANS) Self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving a life sentence in a rape case involving a minor girl, has been booked by Jodhpurs Ratanada police for failing to return to Central Jail within the stipulated time after his 20-day medical parole expired. According to police, Asaram was required to surrender at Jodhpur Central Jail by 5 p.m. on Tuesday. However, he arrived in Jodhpur by air ambulance from Indore at around 10:40 p.m, several hours after the surrender deadline. The case was registered on October 27 under Section 58B of the Prisons Act, based on a complaint filed by jail guard Banwarilal. Assistant Sub-Inspector Bhawani Singh has been assigned to investigate the matter. Asaram had been granted 20 days of medical parole by the Rajasthan High Court on October 6. His parole period ended on October 26, and he was directed to surrender at the prison by the following evening. Asarams legal team had approached the Supreme Court seeking an extension of his parole. However, the apex court rejected the request and directed him to return to Jodhpur Central Jail by the prescribed deadline. Asaram was reportedly undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ujjain due to health concerns. He was subsequently transported to Jodhpur by air ambulance late on Tuesday night. Since he arrived at the prison late at night, jail authorities did not admit him, and he was taken to a hospital in the Bhagat Ki Kothi area. He was expected to be brought back to jail on Wednesday. Asaram was arrested in August 2013 in connection with the rape of a minor girl at his Jodhpur ashram. On April 25, 2018, a special POCSO court in Jodhpur convicted him and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Over the following years, he pursued several legal proceedings seeking relief on medical grounds. In October 2025, the Rajasthan High Court granted him six months of interim medical bail, followed by a similar order from the Gujarat High Court in November 2025. The Supreme Court subsequently declined to cancel the bail granted by the High Courts. On May 27, 2026, the Rajasthan High Court upheld Asarams life sentence. Most recently, the court granted him 20 days of medical parole beginning October 6. The latest case relates specifically to his delayed arrival at the prison after the parole deadline. The matter is now under investigation by the Ratanada police, said officials.
India targets 5 million metric tonnes annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) India aims to develop 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, an official factsheet said on Wednesday. This transition can reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and strengthen the countrys long-term energy security. The National Green Hydrogen Mission marks an important step towards building a cleaner, more self-reliant and globally competitive energy economy. The Mission is expected to reduce cumulative fossil fuel imports by approximately Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030. Beyond energy security, the Mission seeks to create new opportunities for industrial growth, investment and employment. It is expected to mobilise over Rs 8 lakh crore in investments and generate more than 6 lakh jobs across manufacturing, infrastructure, research, and project development. The production and use of the targeted green hydrogen quantum could also help avert nearly 50 MMT of carbon dioxide emissions annually, according to the factsheet. Moreover, six States have notified dedicated green hydrogen policies, complementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal are the States with notified dedicated policies. Four more states are finalising their dedicated green hydrogen policies. Haryana, Punjab, Bihar and Kerala are working on the draft policies. Seven States have integrated hydrogen into their existing industrial and renewable energy policy frameworks. These include Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Chhattisgarh. Moreover, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), directly or through the National Institute of Solar Energy, has signed MoUs, Letters of Intent or Joint Declarations of Intent. The partners are Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Uzbekistan. An MoU on renewable energy has been signed with the Netherlands. An IndiaUS Hydrogen Task Force has been formed under the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership. Green hydrogen is a focus area of the IndiaUS New and Emerging Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP). The MNRE launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India in April 2025. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) accredits agencies for monitoring, verification and certification. A dedicated portal went live in June 2026 for transparent certification and compliance. Credible certification will help Indian producers compete with confidence globally. Through these efforts, the government aims to accelerate industrial decarbonisation, strengthen domestic manufacturing and position India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, use and exports. This will contribute to Indias broader vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
Ranji 2026-27: Ajay reaches double ton, Kishan falls just short
Shillong, Oct 27: Meghalaya guest professional Ajay Duhan hit his maiden double century in first-class cricket against Mizoram today, finally falling for a monumental 239 in Nadiad, Gujarat, today. Resuming on 167 not out with Meghalaya on 385/2 in their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 plate group match, Ajay and Kishan (144 not out overnight) continued on [] The post Ranji 2026-27: Ajay reaches double ton, Kishan falls just short first appeared on Highland Post .
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146 Players, 27 Slots: WPL Teams Gear Up for Auction Day
The Women's Premier League (WPL) mini-auction in Kochi on Wednesday will see 146 players, including capped Indian and international cricketers, go under the hammer. Teams like UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, and Mumbai Indians will bid for 27 available spots, with a focus on Indian talent and strategic backups for the WPL 2027 season.
Gujarat: JP Nadda targets Congress over appointments linked to poll body
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 27 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday accused the Congress of attempting to influence the Election Commission through appointments to public offices during its tenure in power, while defending the poll body's functioning amid the Opposition's criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing the BJP's Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy rally in Ahmedabad, attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Nadda cited several former election officials who, he alleged, had subsequently received positions in government or public institutions under Congress administrations. He referred to former Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Seshan, who contested against BJP veteran L.K. Advani from Gandhinagar on a Congress ticket, and former Chief Election Commissioner M.S. Gill, who was nominated to the Rajya Sabha and later served as Union Sports Minister. Nadda also cited former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot's alleged allotment of six acres of land to Naveen Chawla for an educational trust. He referred to the appointments of former Election Commissioner Sukumar Sen as vice-chancellor of Burdwan University, K.V.K. Sundaram as an adviser to the Union Home Minister, and Nagendra Singh as India's representative to the United Nations General Assembly. He further cited V.S. Ramadevi's appointments as Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka, arguing that he Congress had attempted to bring the poll body under its influence through such appointments. Defending the BJP-led government's changes to the appointment process, Nadda said: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had, in accordance with a Supreme Court judgment, included the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha in the process of selecting the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The Union minister accused the Congress of questioning constitutional institutions whenever their decisions went against it. The party's criticism of the Election Commission is part of a broader pattern of challenging institutions, including the judiciary and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), he said. Referring to the Congress-led government's handling of the 2G spectrum and coal allocation controversies, Nadda alleged that the party had threatened the CAG and its officials over their reports. He also recalled former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's reported description of the Planning Commission as a group of buffoons, noting that Manmohan Singh was its chairman at the time. Nadda accused the Congress of undermining constitutional authority through the establishment of the National Advisory Council (NAC), which he said had been placed on a footing comparable to the Prime Minister's Office. He also referred to Rahul Gandhi publicly tearing up an ordinance brought by the Manmohan Singh government. The minister cited the dismissal of elected state governments under Article 356 of the Constitution as another example of what he described as the Congress's record on democratic institutions. Congress governments had dismissed elected governments on 100 occasions, with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi responsible for 50 of those instances, he said. Nadda also invoked the Emergency, alleging that around 1.3 lakh people had been imprisoned under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act and the Defence of India Rules without trial for prolonged periods. He questioned the Congress's present claims to defend democracy in light of that period. The BJP leader said, The Congress should reflect on its electoral performance instead of blaming the Election Commission and electronic voting machines for defeats. He argued that elections were decided by voters and not by rallies or protests, and asserted that the BJP would seek another mandate under PM Modi in 2029. The rally was part of the BJP's nationwide campaign against what it describes as attempts by the Congress and the INDIA bloc to undermine democratic institutions.
Haryana signs MoUs worth Rs 12,000 crore on first day of Gujarat visit
Digital Desk | Chandigarh/Surat, Oct 27 (IANS) Haryana signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) involving proposed investments of around Rs 12,000 crore on Tuesday, with commitments spanning defence textiles, renewable energy, industrial machinery and waste-to-energy projects, as the state seeks to attract fresh industrial investment ahead of its global summit in April 2027. The agreements were signed on the first day of a high-level delegations visit to Gujarat, led by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The proposed investments include Rs 5,000 crore in defence textiles, Rs 2,000 crore in technical textiles and Rs 500 crore in industrial machinery. A further Rs 4,000 crore has been proposed for the waste-to-energy sector, while solar energy and cosmetics manufacturing together account for investments worth Rs 400 crore. During the visit, Saini held one-to-one meetings with founders, managing directors and chief executive officers of various companies to discuss the expansion of their existing operations in Haryana, the establishment of new industrial units and potential investment proposals. Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh also attended the meetings. The Chief Minister said the state government was committed to supporting investors and entrepreneurs and attracting investment to generate employment opportunities for young people. Haryana is working to improve the ease of doing business and provide a favourable environment for industrial development. The government aims to offer investors a combination of supportive policies, industrial infrastructure, connectivity and essential facilities, while simplifying procedures and ensuring time-bound approvals, he said. Saini said the state is focusing on better coordination between government departments to reduce procedural hurdles and facilitate the establishment and operation of industrial projects. Haryanas single-window clearance system, investment promotion schemes and plug-and-play industrial facilities were among the measures intended to make the state more attractive to businesses. The government is also seeking to ensure that industries investing in Haryana receive applicable incentives, necessary approvals and departmental assistance in accordance with the rules. Feedback from industry representatives would be considered to improve policies and procedures and help companies implement projects on schedule, he said. He described the MoUs signed on Tuesday as steps towards expanding industrial activity, developing ancillary industries and encouraging new business partnerships. Their implementation could create employment opportunities, strengthen the local economy and increase Haryanas industrial capacity. The Chief Minister invited industrialists and investors to attend the 'Happening Haryana Global Summit', scheduled to be held in April 2027. During the meetings, industry representatives discussed investment opportunities across various sectors and expressed interest in Haryanas industrial infrastructure, business facilitation measures and investment promotion policies.
WPL 2027: G. Kamalini Fully Available As Four New Names Added To Player Auction Pool
Delhi Premier League: Four more players have been added to the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction list at the request of the five franchises, while India wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini will be available for the entire season, a source told IANS. The new entrants in the 2027 WPL auction pool, which now stands at 150 players, are Delhi all-rounders Medhavi Bidhuri and Samaira Raghav, New Zealand pacer Bree Illing and Uttar Pradesh bowler Avanya Jain. The auction will start at 5:30 pm in Kochi on Wednesday. Yes, during the auction briefing held today, the late addition of four players was made, and all five teams were informed about it. All five teams were also told that G Kamalini is fully available for the 2027 WPL season as she will not be playing in the 2027 U-19 World Cup, which was the case before, further said the source to IANS on Tuesday. Kamalinis availability for 2027 WPL had been in question before she was understood to be in contention for next years Under-19 World Cup, which directly clashes with the tournaments fifth season running from January 14 to February 7. Two-time winners, Mumbai Indians had released Kamalini, who had a contract of Rs 1.1 crore, during last months retention deadline. But with Kamalini, who has set her base price at Rs 40 lakhs, fully available for the WPL, it means that she can get a good payday at the auction, where 27 slots are to be filled, and wicketkeeper-batters will be in great demand. While Medhavi, who bowls leg-spin, has gone viral for her 6-7 celebration in the Delhi Premier League (WPL) womens competition, Samaira is coming off a good showing in the U19 Womens T20 Trophy and is also believed to be selected for the U19 Womens T20 Challengers tournament, which prompted her late addition to the WPL auction pool. The 2027 WPL auction will open with a full round of capped players, and is followed by a full round of uncapped players. After the 50th player, the accelerated rounds may begin. With each teams overall purse at Rs 15 crore, UP Warriorz, who finished last in 2026 and have never reached the final in four seasons, have the most to spend at Rs 3.75 crore. The Meg Lanning-led side has eight slots to fill -- five Indian and three overseas spots. Gujarat Giants have a purse of Rs 1.25 crore available to fill three slots -- one of which is overseas. Defending champions and two-time winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru have Rs 1.15 crore available to fill five slots -- two of which are overseas. Four-time runners-up Delhi Capitals have Rs 1.10 crore in hand to fill five slots -- one of which is overseas. Mumbai Indians have Rs 90 lakh purse available to fill six Indian player slots. Australias T20 World Cup-winning captain Sophie Molineux, who has listed herself at a base price of Rs 50 lakh, and Jess Jonassen, who missed the 2026 season with a shoulder injury, are the biggest overseas names in the auction pool. Scotland wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Bryce is another name that will keep five teams interested, as well as Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana. Uncapped batters Vrinda Dinesh, Gongadi Trisha, Saanika Chalke, and Mumbais 15-year-old batting sensation Ira Jadhav could draw strong bidding interest from the five franchises. Australias T20 World Cup-winning captain Sophie Molineux, who has listed herself at a base price of Rs 50 lakh, and Jess Jonassen, who missed the 2026 season with a shoulder injury, are the biggest overseas names in the auction pool. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
The 15th meeting of the Narmada Control Authority Review Committee was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Jal Shakti, CR Patil. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with senior officials, participated in the meeting via video conference, according to a press release. Patil stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, new dimensions have been established in long-pending inter-state water cooperation. The agreement reached on July 7, in New Delhi, in the presence of the Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, is being effectively implemented by the Narmada Control Authority Review Committee. He noted that decades-old water agreements have finally taken concrete shape through mutual consensus, coordination, cooperation,...
Gujarat forms state-level panel to coordinate 'National Unity Day' events
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 27 (IANS) Gujarat will organise Run for Unity, unity pledges and cultural programmes across villages, towns and cities on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with a state-level committee formed under Chief Secretary M. K. Das to coordinate the celebrations. The programmes will be held across Gram Panchayats, talukas, municipalities and municipal corporations as part of National Unity Day, observed annually to promote national unity, integrity, security and social harmony in honour of Patel, widely known as the Iron Man of India. According to a release issued by the General Administration Department on Tuesday, programmes across the state will begin between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. with the collective singing of Vande Mataram, an Ekta Parade, patriotic performances by local artists and the felicitation of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society. Certificates will be presented to those honoured. The Ekta Parade and other events at the Statue of Unity (SoU), in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be telecast live across the country from 5:30 p.m. The Prime Ministers address will be watched collectively through a live telecast from 7:10 p.m., the release said. The celebrations will involve elected representatives, farmers associated with cooperative institutions, womens groups and self-help groups, as well as representatives from the education, healthcare and other sectors. Government institutions and local self-government bodies will also participate. Unity rallies and cultural programmes are planned in villages, municipalities and municipal corporations, alongside the Unity Pledge and Run for Unity. To oversee the arrangements, the state government has constituted a committee chaired by Chief Secretary M. K. Das, with senior civil service officers from the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Cooperation, Home, Revenue, Finance, Health, Urban Development, Education, Panchayat and General Administration departments as members. District-level committees have been formed under the respective District Collectors, while taluka-level committees will be headed by Deputy Collectors or Class-I officers. At the municipal corporation level, the Mayor will chair the committee. At the village level, Sardar Patel National Unity Committees have been established, comprising representatives from the Panchayat, the Revenue Talati, the Gram Sevak and village leaders. The state-wide observance is intended to encourage public participation in commemorating Patels birth anniversary and reinforce the message of national unity. Patel, independent Indias first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, played a central role in integrating princely states into the Indian Union.
Maha to receive 5 TMC water from Ukai Dam under Narmada Water Award: CM Fadnavis
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) In a major boost to Maharashtra's water share, directions have been issued to provide 5 TMC (Thousand Million Cubic feet) of water to the state from the Ukai Dam, in accordance with the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal Award. The decision was finalised during a high-level review committee meeting of the Narmada Control Authority, following strong representations made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C R Patil, issued immediate instructions to facilitate the release of water following the Chief Minister's demand. Under the original Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal Award, Maharashtra was sanctioned a total share of 10 TMC of water, comprising 5 TMC to be routed through the Narmada-Tapi diversion canal scheme and 5 TMC to be drawn directly from the Ukai Dam. CM Fadnavis highlighted that the decision to release water in accordance with regulations was previously agreed upon in a joint meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. CM presented Maharashtra's stance alongside an update on the state's obligations toward the Narmada project, said the government release. CM Fadnavis reiterated Maharashtra's right to its designated share of water from the Ukai Dam. As per the decision taken during the earlier meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra is entitled to receive its share of water from the Ukai Dam in accordance with the award regulations. We requested the Union Minister and the Gujarat Chief Minister to grant formal approval for the same, he said. Following the presentation, Union Minister C R Patil affirmed Maharashtra's right and issued necessary directives to ensure the immediate release of the state's share of water.
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GSSSB FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
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Gujarat, three other states approve agreement to resolve long-pending Narmada issues
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Gujarat and three other states have approved a memorandum of agreement (MoU) aimed at resolving long-pending issues related to the Narmada project, marking a step towards greater coordination among the states sharing the rivers waters. The agreement was approved at the 15th meeting of the Review Committee of the Narmada Control Authority (RCNCA), held in New Delhi on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the meeting, while the chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan joined virtually. The memorandum had been reached at the committees previous meeting in July this year. Its approval is expected to provide a basis for further discussions on outstanding issues concerning the Narmada project, with the Centre and the four participating states adopting a collaborative approach to finding solutions. The meeting also discussed the need to address other pending matters through dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation. The approach reflects an effort to build consensus among the states and the Union government on issues that have remained unresolved for years. The Narmada is a major source of water for Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, supporting agriculture, public welfare and regional development. Coordination among the states is central to ensuring the effective utilisation of the rivers water resources and addressing competing requirements. The approval of the agreement is an important step in strengthening inter-state coordination, although further discussions will be required to resolve other outstanding issues related to the project. The meeting was held in the context of the Centres emphasis on cooperative federalism under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah also cited in the state governments statement as guiding inter-state cooperation. Gujarat Chief Secretary M K Das joined the meeting through video conferencing. Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Dr Vikrant Pandey, and other senior officials also participated alongside Patel.
Odisha CM flags off train carrying delegates to National Unity Day parade
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday flagged off a special train from Bhubaneswar New Railway Station carrying nearly 1,000 delegates from 19 Naxal-free districts of Odisha to Gujarat to participate in the national parade marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31. The representatives will attend the parade near the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, symbolising Odishas progress towards peace, security and development, the Chief Minister said. Paying tribute to Patel, Majhi said the countrys first Deputy Prime Minister had built a Unified India by merging more than 550 princely states through his exceptional leadership and determination. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been observing Patels birth anniversary as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas every year since assuming office in 2014. CM Majhi asserted that this year's national-level unity parade will reflect the picture of a completely Naxal-free India. Majhi attributed the achievement of making Odisha and the country Naxal-free to the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah under the guidance of the Prime Minister and the efforts of security forces at the national and state levels. Highest priority is being given to social and economic development along with infrastructure construction in Naxal-affected areas. Particularly in 10 affected districts, various public welfare schemes are being delivered to the actual beneficiaries in an integrated manner through the 'Gramodaya Plus' scheme, enabling them to join the mainstream, said Majhi. The Chief Minister said that the collective efforts of the country's 140 crore citizens are continuing to realise the Prime Minister's vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. On the occasion, Majhi also announced that the Centre has approved a new express train service between Puri and Badampahar in Mayurbhanj district. He further informed that President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to inaugurate the service in the first week of November. The proposed train service is expected to improve connectivity among six districtsPuri, Khordha, Kataka, Jajpur, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanjstrengthening rail links across the state.
WPL 2027 Auction: UP Warriorz Eye Squad Overhaul As 146 Players Go Under The Hammer In Kochi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: With 27 slots up for grabs and several prominent Indian and overseas cricketers in the fray, the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction is set to trigger intense bidding battles as the five franchises look to complete their squads ahead of the fifth edition of the tournament, beginning in January. The auction, scheduled to take place in Kochi on Wednesday, will feature 146 players, with teams having contrasting purse sizes and squad requirements. UP Warriorz will head into the auction with the most slots to fill, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Giants (GG) will look to make targeted additions after retaining most of their core players. Among the players expected to attract attention are Indian cricketers G Kamalini, Sneh Rana and Sushma Verma, along with Australian stars Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen and Sophie Molineux. UP Warriorz have eight slots available and a remaining purse of Rs 3.75 crore, putting them in a position to make several additions to their squad. Mumbai Indians (MI), meanwhile, have six slots to fill but only Rs 90 lakh left to spend, which could make their auction strategy more selective. RCB, who won the previous edition, will have Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry available for the upcoming season and will look to strengthen their bench, particularly with Indian backups, as they aim to add another title to their tally. Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants will also seek to address specific squad requirements while retaining the nucleus of their teams. The auction comes at a time when the WPL is increasingly contributing to India's talent pipeline, with young players gaining exposure to high-pressure matches alongside international stars. India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana highlighted the league's role in identifying emerging talent and stressed the need to develop promising players into match-winners for the national team. The WPL has been a huge benefit in that we have found quite a few players in the WPL, but now it's our responsibility to figure out how we take them forward and make them into bigger match-winners. We definitely have exciting talent in our team right now, Mandhana said on JioStar's programme 'Follow the Blues: The Dawn of Captain Smriti'. She added that eight to nine players in the current Indian setup are aged between 19 and 24 and have impressed in India A matches. They have all played good cricket during the India A series. We have followed everything, and they have played very good cricket. So now it's on us to take them forward and make them lead the way for India, she said. Former India cricketer and JioStar expert Veda Krishnamurthy expects Indian wicketkeepers to be among the players in demand, with multiple franchises looking to strengthen their options behind the stumps. I think Indian wicketkeepers, especially, will be in demand, with quite a few teams looking for them. There are a couple of domestic players I'm interested in seeing how they go about things in the auction. Of course, Sophie Molineux is a big name to look forward to, given the kind of experience she brings. She's a match-winner and has already won the WPL with RCB, Krishnamurthy said. She also pointed to the interest surrounding young wicketkeeper G Kamalini and the importance of franchises identifying alternatives for each role before the bidding begins. The options and the number of slots available are very limited. Teams know exactly what they're looking for, so it's important for them to filter the names from the available cricketers and identify their options. They need to have at least three or four names for each proficiency because the auction can go in any direction, she added. The fifth edition of the WPL will be held from January 14 to February 7, 2027. Four-time finalists Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz will aim to secure their maiden title, while two-time champions RCB and Mumbai Indians will look to add to their trophy collections. The options and the number of slots available are very limited. Teams know exactly what they're looking for, so it's important for them to filter the names from the available cricketers and identify their options. They need to have at least three or four names for each proficiency because the auction can go in any direction, she added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
