Category Articles: India/World

Update on work in progress on Dahod-Gujarat-MP Border section of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

November 22, 2024
Update on work in progress on Dahod-Gujarat-MP Border section of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Dahod: The construction of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is ongoing, with packages 26 to 31 falling under the Dahod to Vadodara segment. In previous updates, we discussed packages 27 to 31. In this latest update, we share the most recent information from vloggers and on-site footage regarding Package 26, which stretches from Bhimpura village (Dahod district) to the state border between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Based on the visuals, it appears that this last package in Gujarat is likely to take ...Read More

Bullet Train Project: NHSRCL aims to complete civil construction of Gujarat section by December 2025

November 21, 2024
Bullet Train Project: NHSRCL aims to complete civil construction of Gujarat section by December 2025

Ahmedabad: The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is working on India’s first bullet train project. The Managing Director of the organization recently shared updates on the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor. He stated that 225 km of viaduct construction in Gujarat had been completed, work on stations was progressing rapidly, and the civil construction work in the Gujarat section would be completed by December 2025. In a special interview with Sansad TV, the official parlia...Read More

One held at Ahmedabad Airport in Rs 100 crore Malegaon ‘cash-for-votes’ scam

November 20, 2024
One held at Ahmedabad Airport in Rs 100 crore Malegaon ‘cash-for-votes’ scam

Ahmedabad: An individual named Nagani Akram Mohammad Shafi was arrested today at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport by the Immigration Authority. The arrest was based on a lookout circular (LOC) against Shafi by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to a 'cash-for-votes' case in Maharashtra. Shafi was allegedly attempting to flee to Dubai before being apprehended by the authorities. Last week, the central agency conducted sea...Read More

Vadodara court allows firing of Ranchhodji Mandir’s cannon after 29 years

November 19, 2024
Vadodara court allows firing of Ranchhodji Mandir’s cannon after 29 years

Vadodara: A local court on Monday ruled in favor of the priest of Ranchhodji Mandir on MG Road, granting permission to fire the temple’s over 150-year-old cannon. The cannon-firing tradition, part of the Dev Uthani Ekadashi procession, had been halted since 1996 due to "public safety concerns." With the court's approval, the cannon will be fired again next year on Kartak Sud Agiyaras, ending a 29-year hiatus. The cannon was seized by the District Collector in 1996 following a nega...Read More

Package-wise update on work in progress on Gujarat portion of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

November 17, 2024
Package-wise update on work in progress on Gujarat portion of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Vadodara: The work on the 1,386 km long, eight-lane Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is progressing at a rapid pace. The project has been segmented into various sections and packages to streamline its development. In this write-up, we provide a package-wise update on the progress of the 426 km portion of the expressway that passes through Gujarat. The expressway runs through Gujarat in two major sections: Delhi to Vadodara and Vadodara to Virar. The Delhi to Vadodara section comprises a total of 31 pa...Read More

SpiceJet adds another Ahmedabad-Jaipur direct flight

November 16, 2024
SpiceJet adds another Ahmedabad-Jaipur direct flight

Ahmedabad: SpiceJet announced on Friday the launch of a new flight service from Ahmedabad to Jaipur, which will continue on to Varanasi. As part of its winter schedule, the airline has introduced flight SG 2957 from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPI) to Jaipur International Airport. This flight will operate daily. From Sunday to Friday, the flight will depart from SVPI at 9:25 pm and land in Jaipur at 11:05 pm. On Saturdays, the flight will depart from Ahmedabad at 8:20 pm an...Read More

Development of Central Park starts in GIFT City; Phase 1 likely to be ready by 2025

November 16, 2024
Development of Central Park starts in GIFT City; Phase 1 likely to be ready by 2025

Gandhinagar: The construction work for a 21-acre Central Park has reportedly begun in GIFT City in Gandhinagar. This park will serve as a green space aimed at enhancing social infrastructure and is designed to host both occasional and ceremonial events, while also serving the daily needs of residents and office users. As per a news report, the first phase of development, covering around 7 acres, is currently underway and is expected to be operational by early 2025. This phase will include a f...Read More

October 2024 list of top sold 25 cars in India

November 16, 2024
October 2024 list of top sold 25 cars in India

Mumbai: October 2024 saw a strong performance in the Indian car market, with Maruti Suzuki leading the pack with multiple models in the top 10. Key Highlights: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga topped the charts with 18,785 units sold. Maruti Suzuki Swift came in second with 17,859 units. Hyundai Creta secured the third spot with 17,497 units. Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Maruti Suzuki Fronx followed closely, showcasing the brand's dominance. Tata Punch, Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Nexon, and Maru...Read More

Children’s Day: Reliance Foundation’s annual ‘Kahani Kala Khushi’ begins

November 15, 2024
Children’s Day: Reliance Foundation’s annual ‘Kahani Kala Khushi’ begins

Mumbai: Reliance Foundation’s Kahani Kala Khushi is back! This year’s initiative kicked off on Children’s Day to inspire children across schools and Anganwadi centres through storytelling and other activities across India over the next few weeks. As part of this initiative, employee volunteers from across Reliance businesses, representatives of organisations partnering with Reliance Foundation in this initiative and communities will engage with children from disadvantaged backgrounds. D...Read More

70.55% final voter turnout in Vav Assembly by-polls 2024

November 15, 2024
70.55% final voter turnout in Vav Assembly by-polls 2024

Vav: The by-election for Gujarat's Vav Assembly seat in Banaskantha district recorded a 70.55% voter turnout, according to data released by election authorities on Thursday. Polling took place on Wednesday. “A total of 70.55% of voters cast their ballots in the by-election for Vav. This final turnout figure is slightly above the provisional turnout of 68.01% recorded on polling day,” said Kartik Jivani, the returning officer and assistant collector. The vote count is scheduled for Novembe...Read More