Category Articles: India

Capt. Smit Machchhar Honoured with UAE’s First Class Order of Zayed II

October 28, 2026
Capt. Smit Machchhar Honoured with UAE’s First Class Order of Zayed II

Ahmedabad: Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot of Gujarat origin, has been honoured with the UAE’s prestigious First Class Order of Zayed II for his courage in protecting passengers during an in-flight incident involving a flydubai aircraft in September. He is the first Gujarati to receive the honour and the third Indian to be conferred the distinction. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour on Machchhar and other members of the flydubai crew in recognitio...Read More

Jio’s Blockbuster Debut Makes Reliance India’s Most Valuable Business Group

October 28, 2026
Jio’s Blockbuster Debut Makes Reliance India’s Most Valuable Business Group

Mumbai: Jio Platforms' blockbuster stock market debut has reshaped the rankings of India's most valuable business groups. As Jio listed at ₹1,358 per share on Wednesday, Reliance Group overtook Tata Group to become India's most valuable business group by market capitalisation. Following Jio's listing, the combined market capitalisation of Reliance Group's listed companies reached ₹28.9 lakh crore. Tata Group ranked second at ₹25.6 lakh crore, followed by Adani Group in third place at ₹16...Read More

Mukesh Ambani gets misty-eyed as Anant speaks about Reliance’s journey at Jio IPO listing ceremony

October 28, 2026

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani appeared tearful as his son Anant Ambani recalled the humble beginnings of his grandfather, Dhirubhai Ambani, and traced the family’s journey from Chorwad to Jamnagar and eventually to Jio during the Jio Platforms IPO listing ceremony in Mumbai. Anant Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited, spoke about the modest home in Chorwad where Dhirubhai’s dreams took shape and recalled how he once worked at a petrol pump in Aden...Read More

Jio Platforms IPO Listing: Record-Breaking Issue Debuts at 21.36% Premium

October 28, 2026
Jio Platforms IPO Listing: Record-Breaking Issue Debuts at 21.36% Premium

Mumbai: Jio Platforms made a strong stock market debut on Wednesday, October 28, with its shares listing at ₹1,358 apiece, a premium of 21.36% over the initial public offering (IPO) price of ₹1,119. The listing valued the telecom and digital services company at around ₹12.5 lakh crore, making it India’s second-most valuable listed company after Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). At around 10:02 am, Jio Platforms shares were trading at ₹1,359.10 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), up â...Read More

Fake Gir Cow Ghee Manufacturing Unit Busted in Junagadh; 500 Kg Stock Seized

October 26, 2026
Fake Gir Cow Ghee Manufacturing Unit Busted in Junagadh; 500 Kg Stock Seized

Junagadh: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Junagadh Police has busted an alleged fake ghee manufacturing unit ahead of Diwali, seizing 500 kg of suspected adulterated ghee worth around ₹1.10 lakh and arresting the accused, Kamlesh Jantilal Sodha. According to the police, the product was allegedly made using soybean oil, castor oil, artificial flavours and chemicals and sold as pure Gir cow ghee for ₹600 per kg. The unit was operating from Shop No. 15 at Jay Krishna Industries near Ju...Read More

₹16 Crore Ekta Cruise to Boost Narmada River Tourism at Statue of Unity in Gujarat

October 24, 2026
₹16 Crore Ekta Cruise to Boost Narmada River Tourism at Statue of Unity in Gujarat

Kevadia: Ekta Nagar, home to the Statue of Unity, is set to add a new attraction to its tourism offerings with the introduction of the Ekta Cruise on the Narmada River. Built at a cost of ₹16 crore, the cruise will offer visitors a river tourism experience with comfortable seating, catering and dining facilities, a music system and modern safety arrangements. The Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2018. Since then, sev...Read More

India vs Zimbabwe Women’s ODI Series: Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara to Host 3 Cricket Matches

October 21, 2026

Vadodara: Vadodara is set to host the India vs Zimbabwe women’s ODI series, with three One Day International matches scheduled for October 23, 25 and 28 at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Kotambi. The Indian and Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams are arriving in the city ahead of the series, with excitement building among cricket fans eager to watch the international matches live. The Indian women’s team received a warm welcome upon arriving at Vadodara airport on Wednesday. T...Read More

Gujarat Govt Assures Adequate Electricity Supply; Secures Additional Power and Coal

October 17, 2026

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat government on Saturday assured consumers of an adequate electricity supply and announced measures to secure additional power and coal to meet rising demand. The move follows the state recording its highest-ever electricity demand of 29,822 MW on October 16, 2026, prompting a review of power availability, supply arrangements and long-term generation capacity. Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel and Minister of State for Energy Kaushikbhai Vekariya chaired a review meeting on...Read More

ED Searches in Surat, Mehsana in Online Betting Fraud Case

October 17, 2026
ED Searches in Surat, Mehsana in Online Betting Fraud Case

Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai Zone-II, conducted search operations at 20 premises across Mumbai, Pune, Mehsana, Surat and Hyderabad on October 13, 2026, as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged large-scale online betting, gaming and cyber fraud syndicate. The searches were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The investigation centres on the online betting and gaming platforms All Panel Exchange (allpane...Read More

Reliance Foundation, Estée Lauder Companies Foundation Launch Partnership to Empower 1 Million Girls in India

October 14, 2026
Reliance Foundation, Estée Lauder Companies Foundation Launch Partnership to Empower 1 Million Girls in India

Mumbai/New York: Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Estée Lauder Companies, have announced the launch of a multi-year partnership that aims to empower one million girls and young women across India. As per a press statement, the programme is designed for girls and young women from 14 to 20 years of age, across both rural and urban communities with focus on building life skills and confidence. It will begin in the Indian sta...Read More